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Vol. 24 No. 27 www.bethesda.med.navy.mil July 5, 2012

Baltimore Orioles Fly Into Walter Reed Bethesda

photo by David A. Dickinson

Marine Cpl.Tyler Southern(right) talksbaseball withBaltimore Ori-ole pitcher Dar-ren O'Day dur-ing the Birds'visit to WalterReed Bethesdaon June 25.Dur-ing their talk,Southern andO'Day discov-ered they hadlived less than amile apart inJacksonville,Fla.

By Bernard S. Little andSarah Marshall WRNMMC

Journal staff writers

As part of its strategic planning,Walter Reed Bethesda recentlyhosted a series of Gallery Walks,providing staff and patients the op-portunity to give their input intoshaping the medical center's fu-ture.

Ann-Marie Regan, an organiza-tional development practitioner, ex-plained the Gallery Walks are de-signed for "a free flow of informa-tion and ideas from staff and pa-tients to help define what we chooseto achieve in the next several yearsas a command. It's a way to get youropinions and voice into the [strate-gic planning] process," Regan said.

The Gallery Walks focused onfoundations and pillars of the med-

ical center’s strategic plan. The twofoundations are people and re-sources. The six pillars includequality of care, service excellence,research, readiness, education andthe business of health care. Theysupport the medical center’s mis-sion and vision of being the nation’smedical center leading in patient-centered care, innovation, and ex-cellence in education and research.

Set up like museum exhibits, butinstead of paintings and photo-graphs, the displays included ques-tions, statements, objectives and ef-fects on large posters hung on wallsand easels throughout the medicalcenter. Staff and patients were en-couraged to view the "displays" andpost their comments and ideas forachieving the effect for the objec-

Stakeholders Participate in Shaping WRNMMC’s Future

photo by Bernard S. Little

Wound and ostomy clinical nurses Sharon May and Maria PazAquinoparticipate in the Walter Reed Bethesda Command Strategic PlanSpecial Consolidated GalleryWalk in the corridor outside of the hos-pital dining facility June 28.The series of GalleryWalks held June 21,and 26-29,gave staff and patients the opportunity to give their com-ments and suggestions in the strategic planning process and help toshape of future ofWalter Reed National Military Medical Center. See GALLERY page 8

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Army Change of CommandCol. Danny B.N. Jaghab will relieve Col. Leon

E. Moores as Commander of the U.S. Army Med-ical Department Activity, Fort Meade, Md., andKimbrough Ambulatory Care Center on July 12at 9 a.m. Kimbrough will open at 1 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous MeetingAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets Mondays

(except for the first Monday of the month),Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 12:50 p.m.,and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to8:30 p.m. in Building 8, Rm. 2230 (Chaplain’s Con-ference Room). For more information, call (301)503-1210.

Navy College Tuition Assistance BriefsSailors may now attend either the 7 a.m. or

noon Navy College Tuition Assistance brief everyWednesday in Building 17, Suite 2D, Navy CollegeClassroom. For more information, call the NavyCollege at (301) 295-2014.

Social Security Administration SupportSocial Security Administration (SSA) represen-

tatives are available to assist all service memberswith disability applications every Tuesday from9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Tranquility Hall on thesecond floor of the Soldier and Family AssistanceCenter. For more information call Lisa Ramdassat (301) 400-0208.

Upcoming Lean Six Sigma CoursesLean Six Sigma courses are scheduled over the

next several months at Walter Reed National Mil-itary Medical Center (WRNMMC). The GreenBelt Course for Lean Six Sigma is scheduled forAugust 6-8, and Oct. 29-Nov. 2. The five-daycourse is worth 40 Continuing Education Units(CEU)/Continuing Medical Education (CME), andopen to all military and civilian WRNMMC em-ployees. For more information, contact Lt. JohnGardner, a National Capital Area Regional BlackBelt, at [email protected] or (301) 295-2037.

Bethesda NotebookBethesda NotebookCommander’s ColumnAs I reflect upon the

upcoming holiday, it oc-curred to me that Inde-pendence Day has nev-er been tied to sacrificethe way that Veteran’sDay and Memorial Dayhas been. Our inde-pendence was hard-wonand came at a greatcost, but we don’t al-ways consider the priceour forefathers paid.This column won’t beabout that price either,but rather what webought for that price,the right to have a say in how our na-tion is governed.

Americans declared their independ-ence because they wanted a say in howthey were governed. “No taxation with-out representation.” The originalcolonies didn’t go to war because theywere being taxed, they went to war be-cause they wanted a say in how thosetaxes were being decided and spent.They wanted a vote. Freedom, democra-cy, the American way of life, all of thosethings that we fight wars for, comesdown to one thing, wanting to have asay in how your country is governed.

I bring this up because in addition toWednesday being Independence Day,this week is also Armed Forces Voter’sWeek. I’m not sure if this is a coinci-dence, but it’s certainly appropriate thatthe two are so close together. One of themost important things that those serv-ing in the military and their familymembers can do is register and exercisetheir right to vote.

More than almost anyone, we are im-pacted by the decisions our elected lead-ers make. I’m amazed at how many peo-ple in uniform I’ve talked to, tell methey don’t vote or they think their votedoesn’t count. Voting is your opportuni-ty to make your individual voice heard.

Yes, we face more obstacles than most

when it comes to vot-ing. We’re often sta-tioned outside of ourhome states, some-times even overseas.It takes planningahead to get your bal-lot in on time. Theseare all reasons it canbe difficult for us tovote but they are notreasons NOT to vote.

Every military in-stallation has a VotingAssistance Programswith people trained tohelp you figure out ex-

actly what you need to do to registerand get a ballot. Many states have madethe effort to make voting easier for mil-itary members with early voting in ad-dition to absentee ballots. These deci-sions were made because your electedleaders realized that you should have achance to exercise that right vote and tobe heard regardless of where you arestationed.

Here at Naval Support ActivityBethesda and Walter Reed Bethesda,we have several Voting Assistance Rep-resentatives, to help educate and regis-ter staff members: Hospital Corpsman1st Class Akakpossa Ananou - (301)295-0968; Lt. Deirdre Desmond - (301)295-2688; or Olubunmi Yinka-Jaiye -(301) 319-5058.

Our blood, sweat, tears and sacrificeand those of our forefathers gives youthat right to vote. Enjoy your Fourth ofJuly and be safe you’ve earned it. But asyou’re partaking in barbecues, paradesand fireworks, I want you to keep inmind another day that’s equally impor-tant to our nation and make sure youpartake in that one as well - ElectionDay, Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012.

All Ahead Full,Capt. Frederick (Fritz) KassNaval Support Activity BethesdaCommanding Officer

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By Bernard S. LittleWRNMMC Journal staff writer

In order to attend a Boy Scoutscamp with his sons last summer,Navy Capt. Brent George went to seehis primary care physician for aphysical and was met by quality lifechanging decisions.

“He and I discussed my conditionand state of fitness at that time,”George recalled. “I was 15 to 20pounds overweight, not working outon a regular basis, and my healthnumbers (blood pressure, cholesterol,etc.) were trending upwards.

“We also discussed my family’shistory of obesity, diabetes, highblood pressure, high cholesterol andcolon cancer,” George continued,adding that by December, he wasn’tfeeling well physically, and didn’t likehow his uniforms and clothes fit.

“I did not want to decline any fur-ther, plus, it was troubling to knowthat I was borderline on many of myhealth numbers,” George added. “I

didn’t relish the thought of having totake medication every day if Icouldn’t get my numbers under con-trol.

His physician showed him a flyerabout the Integrative CardiacHealth Project (ICHP) at WalterReed National Military Medical Cen-ter (WRNMMC). “We discussed whatthe ICHP was about, and he recom-mended I give them a call,” Georgeexplained. “[My physician] asked meif I wanted to halt any further slideinto even worse health, or start mak-ing positive lifestyle and healthchanges. I did want to make changes,so I called ICHP.”

The father of three sons who are16, 14 and 12, George said they werepart of his motivation to live health-ier.

“I very much wanted to get backinto a state of health and fitnessthrough natural means under mycontrol, and I had the incentive ofknowing that if I did, then I couldonce again keep up with my sons

who are very active in outdoorsports, Boy Scouts, and life in gener-al.” In January, he began ICHP.

Launched at the former WalterReed Army Medical Center(WRAMC) in 1999, ICHP moved toWRNMMC last fall when WRAMCintegrated with the former NationalNaval Medical Center in Bethesda,Md., to form Walter Reed Bethesda.

“We have a vision of a healthierpopulation, preventing disease be-fore it affects the quality of life,changing outcomes that will make apositive difference to our patients in-dividually as well as collectively,” ex-plained retired Army Col. MarinaVernalis, executive medical directorof the ICHP.

A board certified cardiologist andchief of cardiology at WRAMC from1996 to 2005,Vernalis called ICHP a“one-of-a-kind Department of De-fense (DoD) Cardiovascular HealthCenter of Excellence.” It’s located inBuilding 17 at Walter Reed Bethes-da, in what Vernalis described as “a

state-of-the-art facility containingpatient education rooms, a largekitchen for healthy food demonstra-tions, a spacious room for stressmanagement to promote optimalwellness and healing, [and an eleva-tor ride up] from a brand new fitnesscenter with an Olympic pool and aninside walking/running track.” Shesaid this gives ICHP participants,such as George, the opportunity totake full advantage of their person-alized programs to improve cardiachealth.

“The primary mission of ICHP isto teach, implement and studylifestyle changes, attitudes and bestmedical practices that will result incardiovascular health. It incorpo-rates a “whole-person” approach toenable patients to be in charge oftheir health regimen, Vernalis ex-plained.

“Plans are created and individual-ized by an expert team cardiologists,

Integrative Cardiac Health Project Focuses on Building Healthy Lives

See CARDIAC page 5

By Mass CommunicationSpecialist 2nd Class

John K. HamiltonNSAB Public Affairs

staff writer

The Naval Support ActivityBethesda (NSAB) Sexual AssaultPrevention and Response (SAPR)team is searching for professional,empathetic and patient individualsto join their ranks.

According to the Department ofDefense (DoD) instruction 6495.02,the SAPR program is designed to,"prevent and eliminate sexual assaultwithin the [workplace] by providingcomprehensive procedures to betterestablish a culture of prevention, re-sponse and accountability that en-hances the safety and well-being of allDepartment of Defense members."

Some ways the program providessupport is by educating survivors ontheir reporting options and accompa-nying them to law enforcement in-terviews and court dates. The SAPRprogram also provides crisis inter-vention and assists survivors in con-necting with community resourcesas necessary, said Anton Altman,sexual assault response coordinatorwith NSAB.

"Many survivors of sexual assaultstruggle to recover from the assault, inaddition to suffering from a lack of em-pathy from colleagues,friends and evenfamily members.The major function ofthe SAPR team is to provide supportand empower survivors in regainingcontrol of their lives," said Altman.

There are many jobs available

within the program which alsobrings many responsibilities.

"Each SAPR team member mustembody professionalism," said Alt-man. "SAPR team members serving

in the role of Victim Advocate wouldbe expected to provide direct assis-tance and support to survivors ofsexual assault. SAPR Command Li-aisons are the survivors' direct rep-

resentatives to the commanding offi-cer. SAPR Points of Contact trainservice members in the realities ofsexual assault [and] appropriate in-tervention. SAPR Data CollectionCoordinators issue situation reportsto keep commanders informed ofnewly reported sexual assaults [and]provide status updates on previouslyreported assaults," he added.

All team members receive train-ing that helps them to carry out theirduties within the program.

"The training taught [me] how tohandle things more appropriately,"said Hospitalman Ashley McCown,of cardiology department at WalterReed National Military Medical Cen-ter and SAPR victim advocate."While you have rules to follow at thesame time you're consoling the per-son who might have been victimized.It gave [me] an idea of how to talk toa real person."

"The role playing was one of my fa-vorite parts of the training.You'll playboth the victim and also the victimadvocate. It makes you put yourselfin [the victim's] position," she added.

Anyone interested in becoming ateam member should gain the ap-proval of their command and contacteither of the Sexual Assault Re-sponse Coordinators (SARC) toschedule an appointment to inter-view for a position on the team. AllSAPR team members must also at-tend training. The SARCs may bereached at (301) 319-4087 or via e-mail at [email protected] [email protected].

SAPR Program Seeks Caring Members

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By MassCommunication

Specialist 3rd ClassNathan Parde

NSAB Public Affairsstaff writer

The Navy's Fleet RatingIdentification Engine (RIDE)is part of its Perform-to-Serve (PTS) program, whichreviews a Sailor's qualifica-tions to see if they are eligi-ble for a rating conversion orreenlistment.

"This past cycle, March of2012, was the last automaticPTS approval for people whomade rank," said Master-At-Arms 1st Class Craig Hector,Naval Support ActivityBethesda's (NSAB) com-mand career counselor. "Thismakes advancement morefair for Sailors by motivatingeveryone to maintain com-petitive standards through-out the year."

Perform-to-Serve was in-troduced in March 2003 as ameans for the Navy to bal-ance mission and manningrequirements. It merged

with Fleet RIDE Oct. 1, 2011to present Sailors with theopportunity to change theirrate to stay in the Navy.

"The merging of the PTSand Fleet RIDE systems re-sulted in a more streamlinedapproach. The selectionboard is now able to comparewhat [staffing] is available tothe current needs of theNavy. If you are denied PTSin your current rate, you maythen be offered another rate[to stay Navy,]" said Hector.

The Navy is more compet-itive now than ever before, sotoday's Sailor has to takesteps to stand out from his orher peers, he said.

"Today, the Navy is look-ing for people with highereducation and higher IQs be-cause the Navy is becomingmore technical," said Hector."They want to keep the bestand brightest and those whoare willing to support theneeds of the country."

PTS applications shouldbe submitted 12-15 monthsbefore a Sailor's projected ro-tation date or end of active

service, the first review willoccur one year before.

"Starting [at] 12 monthsout, the Navy will start tolook for who they want topromote. They can't promoteeveryone because they wantto force shape the Navy,"Hector said.

Whether a service mem-ber intends to reenlist or not,they should still submit aPTS application, which canbe obtained from a careercounselor. The applicationshould be accompanied bythe Sailor's last five evalua-tions and a copy of theirPhysical Readiness Informa-tion Management Systemreport.

After it is submitted, aPTS application is reviewedonce a month with two possi-ble results: either it is ap-proved, or it is denied androlled over to the next monthfor a subsequent review. Theapplication can receive amaximum of six reviews. Afinal denial means the Sailoris not approved to extendtheir service beyond their

EAOS, said Hector.Culinary Specialist 2nd

Class Stephanie Cooper, as-sistant building manager ofBuilding 62 at NSAB, ap-plied for PTS in October of2011. Her application was

looked at monthly for a totalof four months before it cameback with an approval.

"I was so relieved when Iheard back that my PTS hadbeen approved," said Cooper."I had been concerned that arecent evaluation might af-fect my status, but thankful-ly it takes into account morethan just one evaluation."

With her PTS now ap-proved, Cooper is able to ne-gotiate for orders to transferto another duty station. Sherecommends for any Sailorwho is approaching theirPTS window to apply as soonas they are able.

"If you are close to yourPTS, make sure you pay at-tention to the timeframe soyou can have your maximumamount of looks and ampletime," said Cooper.

More information on thePTS and Fleet RIDE programcan be found in NAVADMIN352/10.Service members con-cerned about PTS applica-tions should contact theircommand career counselor.

Fleet Ride, PTS Shapes Today's Navy

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rdClass Nathan Parde

Culinary Specialist 2ndClass Stephanie Cooperreviews her Perform-to-Serve status on the NavyKnowledge Online web-site at Naval Support Ac-tivity Bethesda Friday.

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sleep specialists, nurse practitioners,dietitians, clinical psychologists, ex-ercise physiologists and stress man-agement instructors who incorporateevidence-based research to help par-ticipants achieve their personal goalsfor optimal health,” she added.

“I like the fact that I have a per-sonal team of health professionalsand coaches who are there for me,”George affirmed. “The integratedprogram looks at the whole personand not just specific facets in isola-tion.”

Mariam Kashani, director of clini-cal operations at ICHP, has beenwith the project for more than 10years. Also the senior nurse practi-tioner, Kashani has had an integralrole in increasing participant en-gagement in the program, Edingersaid.

“Most people lead busy, fast-pacedlives that lack a sense of balance,”Kashani said. “At ICHP, our missionis to help our patients achieve lifebalance with a personalized andpractical plan of action to improvenutrition, exercise, stress and sleepmanagement. Our experience tellsus that even small adjustments indaily routines can lead to healthier,happier and more productive lives."

Amanda Lalicato, also a nursepractitioner with ICHP, is one of thefirst faces participants see when theybegin the program. She assists par-ticipants with their initial compre-hensive cardiovascular assessment,which includes their medical history,physical, BMI (Body Mass Index)measurement and EKG (electrocar-diogram). She also receives informa-tion from participants about theirlifestyle habits in nutrition, exerciseand sleep, as well as how they handlestress.

Following their initial appoint-ment with the nurse practitioner,participants have lab work done,which is reviewed along with theirmedical history by the ICHP team,who use the information to tailor aprogram for the ICHP participant.

Lalicato explained participantsthen usually come in once a monthfor four to six months to collaboratewith their team members in ICHP. Ifthey have been successful in follow-ing their regime, participants usual-ly don’t come back in ICHP for ayear, but receive periodic motivation-al calls from their team members tosustain their gains.

“At first, I found it had to be a verydeliberate decision to work out eachday and really consider what I want-ed to eat,” said George. “You have tomake very conscious choices aboutwhat your plan is each day regardingworking out, nutrition and even tosleep.” He said now it’s pretty much

routine for him as he nears some ofhis goals.

“To date, I have lost 15 pounds; Iwork out every day and look forwardto it,” George continued. “My healthnumbers and indicators have alldropped to much better levels, and Itruly feel better about myself. I con-sider everything I eat and make themental decision on what and howmuch. You don’t have to cut out theitems you love; you just need to con-sider their impact and do everythingin moderation.”

“I think a lot of people know whatthey need to change, but they justneed the knowledge and motivationto make those changes,” Lalicatosaid.

“Because the program is so indi-vidualized, we’re able to work withparticipants from where they arewhen they begin the program to in-stitute practical, small changes toimprove their health,” added GinnyKolb Jones, another nurse practition-er at the ICHP.

In over half of their patients, theICHP program has helped reversepre-diabetes, according to the HenryM. Jackson Foundation For The Ad-vancement of Military Medicine, Inc.(HJF). The HJF is a global organiza-tion dedicated to advancing militarymedical research and supports morethan 1,000 research projects rangingfrom small bench-top projects tocomplex, multi-site programs, ac-cording to HJF officials.

Other participants in ICHP havereported similar improvements inweight, exercise, stress management,sleep and energy levels, as George. Inaddition, the participants have im-proved blood sugar levels, blood pres-sure and lipids, the HJF reported.

Retired Cmdr. Richard Geel andhis wife, Linda, were referred to theICHP by their primary care doctorafter deciding they wanted “to loseweight and keep it off.” They’ve beenin ICHP for about four months.

“The combination of nutrition, ex-ercise, relaxation and encourage-ment by the ICHP team make thingspractical and personal,” the retiredNavy officer said. “The teaching bythe staff helps us understand ourbodies and our habits better. Wehave made the changes in ourlifestyles and want to maintain ourhealth,” he said. “We’re looking bet-ter, feeling better, and still losingweight.

“We look forward to our time withthe ICHP staff,” he added. “We areso grateful for the program and feelthat it is extending our quality of lifefor ourselves and our family.”

Participation in ICHP is availableto active duty and military benefici-aries 18 years and older, added re-tired Army Col. Rosemarie Edinger,chief nursing executive at ICHP. Shesaid participants may be referred bya provider without a consult, or theycan self refer by calling (301) 400-1111, or visit www.ichpcenter.org.

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John Cena visits Walter Reed Bethesda

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Professional wrestler and actor John Cena (center) and fellow World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler Alicia Fox (second fromleft) visit with wounded warriors, families and staff in the Warrior Cafe at Naval Support Activity Bethesda June 19. Cena and Foxsigned autographs, took pictures and spoke with wounded warriors about their care and rehabilitation at the Nation's MedicalCenter while also visiting the Military AdvancedTraining Center atWRNMMC.WWE Superstars regularly visit military bases andhospitals to bolster troop morale and thank military members for their service and sacrifice.


Specialist SeamanDion Dawson

NSAB Public Affairsstaff writer

Naval Support ActivityBethesda’s (NSAB) finger-print services have movedfrom Building 7 to Build-ing 17.

Open Monday throughFriday from 6 a.m. to noon,Major Jack Bieger, chief ofpolice for NSAB police de-partment said the main rea-son for the move was tomake fingerprinting servicesmore accessible to staffmembers referred by theWalter Reed National Mili-tary Medical Center’s (WRN-NMC) personnel security de-partment.

“We wanted to make iteasier for them,” he said.“They usually need finger-print services for securityclearances, background

checks and staff memberswho were recently hired. Soinstead of having to walk toBuilding 7 and then all theway back to 17, they will beable to stay in the building.”

When someone needs toget fingerprinted, they willneed a federal or state-is-sued identification card anda blank fingerprint card.

“The individual gettingfingerprinted will go throughthe card block by block, mak-ing sure it’s completely filledout. The process usuallytakes between 15-20 min-utes per person,” said Bieger.

Police officers recommend-ed anyone coming in for fin-gerprints to remember a fewthings before coming in.

“One of the biggest mis-takes is a lot of people try tocome in with their cards al-ready filled out,” said Cpl.Miles Jones, a police officerwith the NSAB security de-partment. “Just leave itblank until you get here.The agencies we send the

cards into have a standardthat we have to meet. So bywaiting until you get here tofill your cards out, we won’thave to start over with anew card.”

Before he could start fin-gerprinting, Miles had toattend mandatory eighthour training with the De-partment of Public Safetyand Correctional Servicesthrough the state of Mary-land.

Miles said sometimes thebiggest challenge is reassur-ing nervous participants.

“I have been fingerprint-ing for more than eight yearsand I always encounter peo-ple who are nervous,” hesaid. “So I just tell everyoneit’s going to be over beforeyou know it. Just relax, workwith me and I will get youfingerprinted as quickly aspossible.”

For more questions or in-formation regarding finger-print services, contact Biegerat (301) 319-4048.

NSAB Fingerprinting ServiceRelocates to Building 17

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dion Dawson

Cpl. Miles Jones, a police officer with Naval SupportActivity Bethesda, collects finger prints from GilBecker for a background check June 27 in the base-ment of Building 17.



Specialist 3rd ClassNathan Parde NSAB

Public Affairsstaff writer

The U.S. Naval SeaCadet Corps is an or-

ganization for stu-dents between theages of 11 and 17.The purpose of theprogram is to allowstudents to experi-ence the Navylifestyle and gain op-portunities for per-

sonal growth as theymature into adult-hood.

The HMCMWilliam R. CharetteBattalion of the SeaCadets, based inBethesda, Md., meetsone weekend a monthat the UniformedServices Universityof Health Sciences(USU) onboard NavalSupport ActivityBethesda.

“We have been con-duction practices atUSU since 2009,”said Colon. “We havean MOU (memoran-dum of understand-ing) with USU, andthe first class pettyofficer associationthere sponsors ourunit. They support usby allowing us to usethe classrooms onbase to carry out theplan of the day andour administrativework.”

Colon said cadetsare taught skills andprinciples that arealso used in thearmed forces.

“The Sea Cadetprogram is a youth

leadership programthat teaches leader-ship and patriotism,and to take pride inthemselves and theircountry,” said Lt.Cmdr. Isaac Colon,commander of theHMCM William R.Charette Battalion ofSea Cadets, based inBethesda, Md.“Cadets developskills including mili-tary discipline, sea-manship, courageand self-reliance,teamwork and ac-countability.”

Hospitalman Bren-ton Holbrook, cur-rently stationed inthe AnesthesiologyDepartment at Wal-ter Reed NationalMilitary MedicalCenter, joined theSea Cadets as athird-generation mil-itary child to seewhat the lifestylehad to offer.

“In high school, Iwas not active,” saidHolbrook. “I neverdid sports and just fo-cused on academics. Ifelt the need to dosomething elsethough, and becauseof my family’s mili-tary background, Iwas always interest-ed. I joined the SeaCadets when I wasabout 15 years oldand loved it. It fitperfectly with what Iwas looking for.”

Shortly after hejoined the SeaCadets, Holbrook wassent to the GreatLakes Recruit Train-ing Command in Illi-nois, which he laterfound was very simi-lar to the recruittraining a sailor re-ceives when he or sheenlists in the Navy.

“I definitely gainedfrom my time as aSea Cadet,” said Hol-brook. “When I wentto [Navy] boot campwith the other de-layed entry guys,many of them wereapprehensive aboutwhat to expect. They

only had their re-cruiter’s word to goby. I was calm andcollected the wholeway there, and theyasked me questionsabout what wouldhappen, which I wasable to answer. I evenslept in the samebuilding, same com-partment and samebunk as I did when Iwas a cadet.”

The similaritiesbetween the SeaCadet program andthe Navy did not endthere, said Holbrook.

“These cadets doevery type of trainingyou can think of, fromSEAL (Sea, Air,Land) training to Ba-sic Seamanship, toFirefighting, to Mas-ter-At-arms, to JudgeAdvocate General,”he said. “Cadets ex-perience marksman-ship with the lasersystem, tour battlestations, participatein marching andphysical training,and other boot campactivities. The pro-gram is simply amaz-ing.”

As cadets gain ex-perience, they takeadvanced trainingcourses and test toadvance in rank.With the trainingand experience thatthey have received,many cadets laterchoose to enter themilitary, either as anenlisted service mem-ber or as an officer,said Holbrook.

“After they reachE-3 as a Sea Cadet,they are able to jointhe U.S. military –specifically the Navyor Coast Guard, as anE-3,” he said.

Holbrook took ad-vantage of this incen-tive himself. With ap-proximately threeyears of participationas a Sea Cadet underhis belt, he turned 18years old, graduatedhigh school andsigned up for theNavy’s delayed entry

program to enter theNavy as an E-3. To-day, he continues tobe involved with theSea Cadets as a vol-unteer officer.

Sea Cadet officersare naval personnel(active, reserve andretired), seniorcadets and volunteeradult leaders fromother militarybranches or civilianvolunteers.

The Sea Cadet pro-grams also offers aninternational ex-change program thatsends cadets all overthe world, includingRussia, Canada,Japan, Australia,Sweden, Denmarkand the United King-dom. Holbrook saidthe opportunity totravel was one of hisfavorite parts of theprogram.

"As a Sea Cadet, Iwent to Kingsbay,Ga., and did thingsthat most 16-year-olds would never do,"said Holbrook.Cadets get to knowmore people in theircommunity and seemore of what is outthere - what the mili-tary and Sea Cadetsoffer, includingcourage and the moti-vation to reach yourgoals.

It's somethingeveryone should atleast consider.

"I would recom-mend the Sea Cadetprogram to every-body," said Holbrook,whose plans includecontinued involve-ment with the SeaCadet program whenhe transfers to theNaval Health ClinicHawaii in Honoluluthis summer.

For more informa-tion on the HMCMWilliam R. CharetteBattalion Students orfor students who areinterested in theNSCC or NLCC pro-grams, visit the Sea-Cadet website atwww.seacadets.org

Sea Cadets Receive Naval Training at USU

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Sea Cadets from the HMCM William R.Charette Battalion based in Bethesda, Md.,conduct physical training exercises at re-cruit training, Camp Pendleton,Va.

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Sea Cadets from the HMCM William R. Charette Battalion basedin Bethesda,Md.,march in the 2012 National Memorial Day Paradein Washington D.C. May 28.

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Stages of Healing PresentsNew Roots Music

photo by Bernard S. Little

Herb & Hanson, New Roots Music, perform in the courtyardnext to the Galley on June 13 as part of Walter Reed NationalMilitary Medical Center's (WRNMMC) Stages of Healing series.Herb Manila (mandolin and guitar) and Michael Hanson (guitar)began performing in 2000, and released their first album in2001.They incorporate a variety of genres in their music, fromblues, bluegrass, ballads, folk rock and more. Members of theWRNMMC community were able to eat lunch and enjoy theweather while listening to Herb & Hanson's performance.Stages of Healing events provide a respite for patients, families,visitors and staff at WRNMMC. For more information aboutStages of Healing,call Dr.Micah Sickel at (301) 295-2492,or SaraBarrett at (301) 295-1083.

tives of each foundation and pillar.Champion for the resources pil-

lar, Navy Capt. Joseph Pickel saidthe strategic plan is driven by com-mand staff and therefore, he en-courages everyone to take owner-ship. He went on to remind staffthe importance of this "historic en-deavor," and that's taking care ofour heroes. "It gives us a roadmapof where we need to be and whatwe have to do ... we're going tomake that the roadmap for thecommand."

Army Col. Michael Nelson,champion for the education pillar,agreed. "The [Gallery Walks] con-cept resonates with me. What I likeis the command at this institutionwants patients and personnel as-signed in every form and facet to bepart of the planning process. Wewant to make sure the plan makessense. We're part of the team thatwill execute it, we will help build it

and we’re going to make it work. Itmakes perfect sense."

Dr. Bill Gradwell said he postedhis comments and ideas on dis-plays during the Gallery Walks be-cause the process lets his voice beheard about one of the medical cen-ter’s “major” mission -- education.“[It’s] a key part of any medicalcomplex.”

Army Maj. Roseanne Ressnersaid her staff is committed to im-proving things at Walter ReedBethesda for patients, trainees andemployees.

“We’re really investing in im-proving anything we can from thetrainees to the staff to make WalterReed Bethesda the place thateverybody wants [it] to be,” shesaid. I think everybody should beinvested in it.”

"It's important we contributeand have a voice," said Army Maj.Lester Mack. "We should partici-pate in activities like this so we canget a buy-in from all stakeholders."

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