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Vol. 4, No. 32 August 23, 2013

INSIDEInnovative

programs keepMWR relevant

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Hagel announcesnew anti-sexualassault initiatives

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Back to SchoolSplash,

JBAB Regatta

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BY PATRICK GORDONNDW WATERLINE WRITER

Many think of a summer vaca-tion as a chance to get away, visita distant locale, or venture far intoparts unknown. But rather thanendure a lengthy trip, Naval Dis-trict Washington offers a numberof recreation activities and desti-nations just down the road.

One of the best resources per-sonnel can use when choosing rec-reational activities is the Morale,Welfare and Recreation (MWR) of-fice located on any military instal-lation. The Navy MWR administersa varied program of recreation,social and community supportactivities on U.S. Navy facilitiesworldwide. Their programs pro-vide personnel and their familieswith sports and physical fitness

activities, child development andyouth programs, and a variety offood and beverage services. Theirmission is to provide quality sup-port and recreational services thatcontribute to the retention, readi-ness, mental, physical, and emo-tional well-being of our Sailors.

“The biggest benefit of usingMWR for recreational planning isthe information as well as someamazing deals that are normallynot available for the average civil-ian,” said Ali Malone, Naval Sup-port Activity Washington Informa-tion Tickets and Travel manager.“Discounted tickets, day trips &vouchers for hotel stays in selectareas are just the tip of the iceberg.Our Information Tickets and Trav-el program also offers personalized

MWR offers recreation destinations throughout the region

Sunset Pier at the Navy Recreation Center Solomons is one of the many attractions avail-able for Naval District Washington personnel looking for recreation options in the region.See RECREATION, Page 2

BY DANIEL DUNHAM

SPECIAL TO JOINT BASE

JOURNAL

The new school year hasbegun so children all overJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB) are making their wayto their bus stop. Drivers,please slow down and lookout for students makingtheir way to the bus stop.

Children should be cau-tioned about the danger ofstrangers. For children ages5-8 a trusted adult shouldbe at your child’s bus stopevery morning and everyevening.

Parents please take a mo-ment and review the follow-ing safety tips and discussthem with your children.

Do not cross majorstreets or intersections to

use a bus stop other than theone you have been assigned.Students must not cross anyof the following streets Mon-day-Friday during the hoursof 6:45 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. and3:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. withoutan adult: Angell Street, De-fense Boulevard, McGuireAvenue, Arnold Avenue, andTinker Street.

Be at least five minutesearly to catch the bus.

There are blind spotswhere the bus driver canlose sight of a child:

Front danger zone: it’snever safe to walk close tothe front of the bus. Chil-dren should walk five giantsteps ahead of the bus be-fore crossing in front of it.

Side danger zone: chil-

Back to school:School bus safety

U.S. MARINE CORPS PHOTO BY LANCE CPL. SCOTT WHITINGSee BUS, Page 5

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BY DONNA MILES

AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE

WASHINGTON -- Military fit-ness centers, swimming pools,lodging facilities and outdoorrecreation offices might sound tosome like a footnote among com-peting budget requirements. ButEd Miles, the Defense Depart-ment’s Morale, Welfare and Rec-reation (MWR) policy director,and his counterparts across themilitary services see a close con-nection to military readiness.

“We have a direct impact on thereadiness and retention and resil-ience of the troops and their fami-lies,” Miles told American ForcesPress Service. “When you have ahealthy and fit force, it has abso-lute national security implications-- in terms of stress reduction,physical and emotional health andesprit de corps.”

Congress has long agreed,authorizing funds since 1989 tocover 85 percent of programs withthe most direct link to readiness:fitness centers, community cen-ters and library programs, amongthem, Miles explained.

Amenities such as arts-and-crafts centers, outdoor recreationcenters and youth programs thatare less directly tied to readinessreceive a lower authorization of 65percent.

Meanwhile, “nice-to-have” of-ferings such as military golf cours-es, bowling alleys, campgrounds,food and beverage services andsimilar services generally mustbe self-supporting, with user feescovering all costs and overhead.

A variety of factors has thrownthis formula off kilter, Miles said.With increased privatization, al-most three-quarters of militaryfamilies now live off installationsand tap services and programsin their communities. Many, liketheir civilian neighbors, have few-er spare dollars to spend on rec-reation. And with sequestrationputting a big dent in already-re-duced MWR budgets, the militaryservices find themselves strugglingto provide quality-of-life programs

and services to their members.The Air Force, along with the

other services, are looking at otherways to keep MWR programs vi-able.

They’re beginning to scale backoperating hours at fitness centersto the Defense Department-man-dated 90 hours per week. Patronsincreasingly find themselves be-ing asked to pay nominal fees foraerobics and other fitness classestaught by paid staffers. Libraryhours at many installations havebeen reduced to 40 hours a week.Most bases now operate just onepool to reduce lifeguard salariesand other overhead costs. Out-door recreation centers are con-sidering charging rental fees for

skis and other equipment, ratherthan the smaller maintenance feecharged in the past. Concerts andother special entertainment havebeen scaled back or cancelled al-together.

Volunteers, long the backboneof many MWR services and pro-grams, are putting in more timein fitness centers, family supportcenters and libraries as well as onintramural fields to cover person-nel shortfalls.

“It would be a lot tougher forour staff to deliver the quantityand quality of programs they dowithout those volunteers,” Milessaid. “And with sequestration, wefind that we are depending onthem more than ever. Without our

volunteers, we would be in a worldof hurt.”

Committed to preserving qual-ity-of-life offerings despite ever-tighter budgets, military MWRofficials are scaling back in someareas as they introduce innovativeapproaches to delivering servicesand programs.

Based on extensive surveys,the Air Force identified fitness,appropriated-fund dining facili-ties, youth and child care services,outdoor programs and libraries asits most important offerings, saidMichael Bensen, the Air Force Per-sonnel Center’s deputy director ofservices.

In some cases, the services aretrying new innovations to keep

popular programs running.The Air Force, for example, is

testing a pilot program at six basesthat gives qualified users 24/7 ac-cess to fitness centers, even afterthe paid staff has left for the day.Based on the results, the initiativecould be expanded to more bases,Bensen explained.

The Navy is revamping its com-munity recreation program tobundle services and programs atone location. A waterfront recre-ational area at Naval Base San Di-ego serves as a model, combiningoutdoor recreation services andthe ticket booth for local tours andattractions under one roof, servedby a central front desk. EielsonAir Force Base, Alaska, initiateda similar concept, consolidatingMWR activities under one overallmanager.

New partnerships are help-ing to keep services going despitebudget cuts. In some cases, mili-tary patrons now get free or low-cost access to community or com-mercial services and programs thattheir installations no longer offer.

For example, Joint Base An-drews in Maryland established apartnership with a popular pri-vate-sector company that teachesrappelling, kayaking and otheroutdoor activities to military pa-trons. That saves the Air Force thecost of hiring its own instructorswhile ensuring “a quality experi-ence at a reduced cost,” Bensensaid.

That mindset must continue tosustain morale, welfare and recre-ation programs through the cur-rent budget crunch, officials said.The result, they said, will have a di-rect impact on military readiness.

“We think MWR makes for anoverall healthy living experience,”said Lorraine Seidel, Navy recre-ation program manager. “If wedon’t take a step back and take careof ourselves, we lose the ability tofunction and be at our best. Thatunderlies everything MWR strivesto provide, so [service members]can live a healthy life and be readyfor the job.”

Innovative programs, centers keep MWR relevant

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY LAWRENCE CRESPO

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Whitney Massey, 99th Force Support Squadron services journeyman, spots Airman1st Class Benjamin Hurst on the free weights at the Warrior Fitness Center April 2, 2012, at Nellis Air ForceBase, Nev. The state-of-the-art facility’s strength training equipment offers Magnum, Nautilus Hammer Strength,Free Motion and Hampton Rubber Bumper Plates training.

planning for leisure travel. Whether bycruise ship or to an all-inclusive resort,we have you covered.”

Ali said that in and around the area,there are a number of destinationsthat offer entertainment for a day tripor an extended stay. Just down Inter-state 95 outside of Richmond, Va., arethe amusement parks Kings Domin-ion, and farther east, Busch Gardens.For those seeking a natural wonder,Ali suggests Luray Caverns, two hourswest on Interstate 66 in Luray, Va.

Washington, D.C., offers a num-ber of options for a day on the town.The curious mind can find plenty ofentertainment and education at sitessuch as the National Museum of Crimeand Punishment, located at 7th Street

North West across from the VerizonCenter, and the International Spy Mu-seum, located at F Street North West.For those on a budget, the Smithson-ian Institute consists of 19 museumsand the National Zoo at locationsthroughout the city offering variousart collections, gardens, historical ar-tifacts and exhibits to peak any visi-tor’s interest free of charge. For moreinformation on the Smithsonian andits facilities, visit http://www.si.edu/.

For those who prefer camping andoutdoor recreation, the region offersmilitary as well as civilian options.Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s Out-door Recreation Center & Capital CoveMarina provides a number of servicesfor fun in the sun including campingand leisure equipment rentals, picnicspaces, Potomac River dock and slipsaccess and boat/jet ski rentals. TheNavy Recreation Center SolomonsComplex is located 75 miles southeast

of Washington, D.C., near the conflu-ence of the Patuxent River and Chesa-peake Bay. It offers personnel similaramenities as well as beach miniaturegolf, a driving range, basketball courtsand tennis courts to name a few. Formore information on these and otherbase recreation sites, visit http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw.html. Forcivilian camping, Maryland and Vir-ginia have a number of state parksthat offer camping sites at a variety oflocations from mountains to beaches.For more information on Marylandand Virginia state parks, visit http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/,or http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/.

These are just a few examples ofthe recreational activities available inNaval District Washington. For moreinformation, contact your installationMWR office, or visit http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw.html.

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Troops to Teachers offers information sessionService members and others interested in pursuingteaching as a second career can attend an informa-tion session 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Sept. 5 in the EducationCenter, Building 1413, Room 108.

No reservations are required. Greg Coogan, Vir-ginia Troops to Teachers program coordinator, willspeak. The information session will be hosted byJoint Base Andrews Education and Training Ser-vices, 11th FSS/FSDE.

Contact Judah Simon with questions at judith.simon.ctr@afncr.af.mil.

Troops to Teachersoffers informationsession at Andrews

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BY JIM GARAMONE

AMERICAN FORCES PRESS

SERVICE

WASHINGTON -- De-fense Secretary Chuck Ha-gel today announced sevennew initiatives to strengthenand standardize the depart-ment’s sexual assault pre-vention and response effort.

In a memo to the field,Hagel called elimination ofsexual assault in the militaryone of the department’s toppriorities.

“This effort requiresour absolute and sustainedcommitment to providing asafe environment in whichevery service member andDOD civilian is free fromthe threat of sexual harass-ment and assault,” he wrotein a statement. “Our successdepends on a dynamic andresponsive approach. We,therefore, must continu-ally assess and strive to im-prove our prevention andresponse programs.”

On May 6, 2013, the sec-retary directed the servicesand defense agencies tostrengthen the program incommander accountability,command climate, victimadvocacy and safety.

The secretary’s initiativesannounced today strength-

en these areas further. Theyinclude:

-- The secretary directedthe services to improve vic-tim legal support. He direct-ed the service secretariesto create a legal advocacyprogram to provide legalrepresentation to sexual as-sault victims throughout thejudicial process. He set Nov.1, 2013, as an initial operat-ing capacity for this and forit to be fully functional byJan. 1, 2014.

-- Hagel directed thatpre-trial investigative hear-ings of sexual assault-relat-ed charges are conductedby Judge Advocate Generalofficers.

-- The secretary directedservice secretaries to en-hance protections calling onthem to develop and imple-ment policies allowing forthe reassignment or trans-fer of members accused ofcommitting sexual assaultor related offense. Hagelwants this done in order toeliminate continued contactwhile respecting the rightsof both victims and the ac-cused.

-- Hagel is requiringtimely follow-up reports onsexual assault incidents andresponses to be given to thefirst general or flag officerwithin the chain of com-mand.

-- He also directed theDOD Inspector General toregularly evaluate closedsexual assault investiga-tions.

-- Hagel ordered the ser-vice secretaries to standard-ize prohibitions on inap-propriate behavior between

recruiters and trainers andtheir recruits and traineesacross the department.

-- And, Hagel directedthe DOD general councilto develop and proposechanges to the Manual for

Courts-Martial that wouldallow victims to give inputduring the sentencing phaseof courts-martial.

The newmeasures shouldstrengthen the department’ssexual assault prevention

and response programs, thesecretary said.

“Remember, we are allaccountable and respon-sible for eliminating thiscrime from our ranks,” Ha-gel said in the memo.

Hagel announces new anti-sexual assault initiatives

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 1ST CLASS CASSANDRA THOMPSON

Electronics Technician 1st Class Rachel Preston, left, assigned to USS Freedom (LCS 1) talks with the 24th Secretary ofDefense (SECDEF) the Honorable Chuck Hagel.

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Immunization Clinic has new hoursAs of Aug. 1, the 579th Medical Group Immunization

Clinic will be open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fri-day from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:15p.m. On Thursdays, the clinic will be open from 8 a.m. to12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. The clinic closesat 12 p.m. for training the first Wednesday of each month.For more information, call 202-404-6724.

The Petty Officer’s Association Car WashThe Petty Officer’s Association at JBAB is having a carwash

on Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot at theAAFES Exchange (by the gas station)

JBAB Cub ScoutsAttention all boys grades 1st through 5th interested in

scouting. Please contact the JBAB Cub Scouts, Pack 343, atjbabcubscouts@yahoo.com for more information. Each denholds their own meetings each month along with one packevent. Boys will earn badges together and can work on in-dividual achievements as well. Come join us for popcorn,camping and so muchmore.

Toastmasters Club seeks membersThe Bolling Toastmasters Club is available for every-

one on JBAB as a place to practice your leadership skills.Toastmasters clubs are where leaders are made, and leader-ship starts with good communication. The program is self-paced, and it works. The Bolling Toastmasters Club meetsWednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at the JBAB ChapelCenter. Visitors are welcome. For more information, callJim Queen at 301-452-6931.

JBAB Cyclists on FacebookBasically a forum for all JBAB riders to get together. We

organize group rides over lunch and during commutinghours. Visit us online at www.facebook.com/groups/jbab-cyclists. For more information, email austin.pruneda@af-ncr.af.mil.

Navy Marine-Corps Thrift Shop hoursThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop has

relocated to Enterprise Hall (building 72). The store hoursare Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. and thefirst Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Formore information call 202-433-3364.

AFOWC Thrift ShopThe Air Force Officers’ Wives’ Club Thrift Shop is locat-

ed at 13 Brookley Ave and is open Tuesdays, Wednesdaysand Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations are accept-ed during business hours only. Profits from the AFOWCThrift shop go toward college scholarships and other mili-tary charitable organizations. For more information aboutthe AFOWC or its Thrift Shop call 202-563-6666 or emailafowcthriftshop@verizon.net.

Boys and Girls Club volunteer opportunityThe Boys and Girls Club of GreaterWashington needs vol-

unteer coaches for their youth 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 Michael.mar-tinez@afncr.af.mil.

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

to help support Navymilitary, civilian and retiree personneland their families. Access NAVY 311 at 1-855-NAVY-311 or(DSN) 510- NAVY-311. You can also email NAVY311@navy.mil or visit www.NAVY311.navy.mil.

Navy Wives Clubs of AmericaThe D.C. Metro chapter of Navy Wives Clubs of America,

Eleanor Roosevelt #37, hosts meetings every second Thurs-day of the month to discuss and plan volunteer activities inthe local military and civilian communities. Military spous-es of all branches are welcome to attend. For more infor-mation, email angeladowns@me.com or visit our FacebookPage at www.facebook.com/NWCA37.

JBAB Girl ScoutsCalling all Girls! Girls registered in Kindergarten - 12th

grade this fall and interested in joining should contactJBABgirlscouts@yahoo.com. The troop meets the secondand fourth Wednesday of each month at the communitycenter on Chappie James Blvd at 6 p.m. Girl Scouts; buildinggirls with confidence, character and courage for 100 years.

Firth-Sterling Gate operationsThe Firth-Sterling gate is closed on weekends. Once the

gate’s automated features become available, the gate willbe accessible by any CAC card holder 24/7 during normalFPCON “A” conditions.

JBAB photo studio closureThe JBAB Public Affairs photo studio is closed until

further notice. For official studio photography support,contact 11th Wing Public Affairs at 240-612-4430.

JNOTESMiscellaneous items related to your health,your career, your life and your community

BY DONNA CIPOLLONITESTER STAFF WRITER

Whether you’re a landlubberor know how to cut a jib, you’ll beable to participate in the PatuxentHabitat for Humanity and Patux-ent River Chiefs’ Aug. 31 inauguralfundraising event on SolomonsIsland, supporting local woundedwarriors and veterans programs.

The event, featuring a 5K run,a 3K walk and the Fouled AnchorRegatta, was the brainchild ofChief Petty Officer Spencer Wait,a search and rescue air crewmanwith Naval Air Station PatuxentRiver Air Operations.

“I’ve always felt the need to giveback to our wounded warriors,”

Wait said. “I’ve been fortunatethat, for the most part, my tours ofduty were stateside and I appreci-ate the sacrifices a lot of men andwomen have made. This is my wayof thanking them by helping outwith this event and raising moneyfor their needs.”

Key volunteers from the Navy,teaming with Patuxent Habitat forHumanity — which has its ownveterans programs — are urgingpeople to stay local for Labor Dayweekend and enjoy the event’s ac-tivities.

“We’re raising money for twogreat causes,” Wait said. “Wearen’t affiliated with the nationalWounded Warrior Project becausewe wanted all themoney to stay lo-

cally, to help our large contingentof local wounded warriors and vet-erans.”

The Warrior Fun Run, begin-ning at 8 a.m., is a low-key run/walk through Solomons Islandwith a start and finish at the Cal-vert Marine Museum. Ribbons willbe awarded to the top three male,female and children-under-13 fin-ishers.

At 10 a.m., view the WarriorBoat Parade off the riverfrontboardwalk as the boats participat-ing in the Fouled Anchor Regattaline up for the first start at 11 a.m.Organized by the Southern Mary-land Sailing Association, Inc., theregatta will be a fun and profes-sionally run race with trophies

awarded to the top five finishers ineach class.

Preregistration is required forall events and early registration isrecommended. Early registrationfor the run/walk is $30; youthsages 13 and younger run for free.Early registration for the regatta is$40 for sailboats 21 feet and more;and $20 for sailboats 20 feet andunder. See the info box accompa-nying this article to learn how toobtain registration forms.

All race packets must be pickedup the Friday before the eventsand will include a Warrior T-shirt,one dinner ticket and one eventpass to the Warrior Barbecue Din-ner and Concert Party being heldat the Navy Recreation Center Sol-

omons, beginning at 3 p.m.Have fun at the Rec Center pool

while enjoying pulled pork, potatosalad and baked beans prepared bythe Pax River Chief Petty OfficersAssociation; and get your grooveon with the Navy band, CountryCurrent, a country-bluegrass en-semble performing live in concert.

“The events are open to thepublic; all ages,” Wait said, “andwe’re hoping to see a lot of peopleout there participating and havinga good time.”

Any Wounded Warriors wish-ing to participate should phonePatuxent Habitat for Humanity at301-863-6227 to register. Their en-try fee will be waived.

Participants needed to raise money for local wounded warriors, veterans

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dren should always stay three giant stepsaway from the side of the bus.Rear danger zone: never walk behind the

school bus.Walk (do not run) three giant steps away

from the bus when getting off. When the busapproaches, step back from the curb at leastthree giant steps.Never run to catch the bus.Stay out of the road, and wait for the bus

to stop before you walk to it.Make sure you can see the bus driver’s

eyes when boarding or crossing in front ofthe bus.If you must cross the street to get to the

bus, always look left, then right, then leftagain.Use the handrail when you get off the

bus.Make sure there are no dangling pieces

of clothing, drawstrings on hoods, untiedshoestrings, key chains or backpack strapsthat could get caught on the handrail or inthe bus door.If you drop something under or near the

bus, don’t pick it up until you tell the busdriver. Otherwise, the drivermay not see you.

If you leave something on the bus, do notrun after the bus to get it.Stay away from the bus wheels, and

watch for moving cars.Ride safe: remember to remain in your

seat until the bus arrives at your destina-tion.Do not horseplay or disrupt the driver in

any way. Please remember that misconductcan lead to your suspension from the busand, more importantly, may be harmful toall those on the bus.If you have any bus questions or con-

cerns please contact the school bus trans-portation office located in the youth center.Your JBAB program assurance representa-tive is Yvonne Barnes and her number is(202) 767-8138.Students, I hope you have a great school

year. Study hard, have fun and make momand dad proud!

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

visit www.dcmilitary.com.

Make sure you can seethe bus driver’s eyes

when boarding or crossingin front of the bus.

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Back to School Splash and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Regattamarks near-end of 2013 pool season with playful competition, several smiles

U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY LT. CMDR. JIM REMINGTON

Families enjoyed time together in the water for one of theirlast opportunities for the 2013 season.

New Principal of Leckie Elementary School Atasha Jameskicked off the Regatta portion of the evening by offeringsome words of encouragement and excitement to studentsand parents about the coming 2013-2014 academic year.

One participant stands ready for the first round of the regatta.

Water enthusiasts found a variety of ways to enjoy themselves at the pool with activities rang-ing from swimming to climbing.

Two attendees standing poolside bask in the late-summer sunwhile listening to opening remarks for the JBAB Regatta.

5- to 7-year-old participants listen intently to their safety briefand instructions for their upcoming race.

One father cheers on his children’s team as their boat begins to capsize.

Youth Center Director Joyce Sheridan provides a safety briefto participants in the 5- to 7-year-old competitive category.

Race participants and their supporters packed the JBAB pool-side as the sun setwarmly at their backs.

This team remains focused on their goal - the other side ofthe pool - paddling strongly as supporters cheer them on.

Some participants struggled to surge ahead of the competition, while others struggled just to stay afloat as supporters filled the air with a cacophony ofcheers and laughter.

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The on-duty lifeguard keeps a watchfuleye fixed on and around the pool.

Two girls laugh as they attempt to continue on with theirrace after capsizing and then reembarking their raft.

This participant puts some real muscle into her strokes whileletting out her war scream.

Three young observers look on with surprise as the adultssplash one another in the pool at the regatta’s conclusion.

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Poetry/Rap NightAug. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Youth Center | 9-18

years oldDo you write poetry or rap? Are you will-

ing to share your thoughts with others thrua poem or music? Join us for an evening ofwriting and sharing with your peers. Pleasecall 202-767-4003 for more information.

Reggaefest featuring Stable RootsAug. 23 | 6 p.m. | Slip Inn Bar & GrillLet’s get together and feel alright… Join

us for our most popular event of the year!A special performance by the reggae bandStable Roots, playing all of your reggae fa-vorites to keep the dance floor packed allnight long! Visit http://www.myspace.com/stablerootsproductions1.

Please call 202-767-1371 for more infor-mation.

End of Summer Pool PartyAug. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | JBAB Pool | E1-E-6

Single Unaccompanied Active Duty MilitarySummer is coming to an end, so go out

with a big splash at the JBAB Pool with somefood, fun and good times! Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Skydive DelmarvaAug. 24 | 6 a.m.-7 p.m. | Laurel, DE | Ages

18 & upOutdoor Recreation is going skydiving!

A Tandem is the fastest and easiest wayfor you to make your first skydive. TandemSkydiving utilizes a dual harness parachute.The Tandem instructor wears the parachuteand the student is connected to the instruc-

tor. You exit the aircraft from around 14,000feet, guided during the entire jump by theTandem instructor. $35 for transportationfee.

Tandem Jumps: E-1-E-4 ($180)E-5-E-8($190), E-9-O5($200)Non-military Participants: Tandem

($225) Must not exceed 240lbs www.skydi-vedelmarva.com Please call 202-767-9136for more information.

Hike through Great Falls ParkAug. 24 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Great Falls Na-

tional Park | Sign up by Aug. 15 | E1-E-6Single Unaccompanied Active Duty Military

Enjoy one of the most beautiful sightsin the Washington DC Metropolitan area!Liberty is going on a day of hiking throughGreat Falls Park located just outside ofMcLean, VA along the Potomac River.

Please call 202-685-1802 for more infor-mation.

Youth Sponsorship and MonthlyBirthday Celebration

Aug. 24 | 7-8 p.m. | Youth Center | 9-18years old

Join the JBAB Youth Center Staff for ourMonthly Birthday Celebration. If your birth-day is in August this one’s for you. CurrentYouth Center Membership is needed for thisevent. We invite youth new to the JBAB com-munity to come and find out what the JBABYouth Center has to offer to you. Come andmeet fellow members and hear what theyhave to say about our programming, trips

MWR Calendar

See MWR, Page 1001040555

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CATHOLIC SERVICESReconciliation

Sunday 9 a.m. Chapel CenterRosary

Sunday 9:10 a.m. Chapel CenterMass

Tuesday 11:30 a.m. Chapel CenterWednesday11:30 a.m. Chapel CenterThursday11:30 a.m. Chapel Center

Friday 7 a.m. Chapel CenterSaturday 5 p.m. Chapel CenterSunday 9:30 a.m. Chapel Center

PROTESTANT SERVICESSunday Worship

Gospel 11:30 a.m. Chapel CenterGeneral Protestant 11 a.m. Chapel 2

Sunday SchoolSept - May 9:30-10:30 a.m.Any questions about these services or

other religious needs call 202-767-5900

Chapel Schedule

CAMP SPRINGSCOMMUNITY CHURCH

8040 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD • 301-868-3030Dr. James Lowther, Pastor

www.campspringschurch.com

Sunday: Sun. School 9:45am, Worship Services 11:00am & 6:00pm

Wednesday: AWANA, Teen Clubs, Adult Prayer & Bible Study 7:00pm

An Independent Bible Centered Church • In the Baptist Tradition - Missionary minded

Affiliated with IFCA International • Nursery Available All Services

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and activities. Please call 202-767-4003 formore information.

Super Smash Bros. TournamentAug. 29 | 6 p.m. | Liberty Center | E1-E-6

Single Unaccompanied Active DutyMilitaryIt’s the ultimate Battle Royale with your

favorite Nintendo Characters in SuperSmash Bros. Tournament. Last man stand-ing gets a Liberty prize bundle. Please call202-685-1802 for more information.

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

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

Video Game Tournament WeekendAug. 30-31| 7-9 p.m. | Youth Center | 9-18

years oldGet your team of two together to be the

best in Xbox,Wii or Play Station 3 competition!Please call 202-767-4003 formore information.

End of Season Pool PartySept. 2 | 12-4 p.m. | Base PoolThe summer is coming to an end! Pack

a picnic lunch and enjoy DJ entertainment.Free entry for all guests! Please call 202-767-5895 for more information.

Story TimeTuesday and Thursday | 10-11 a.m. | Li-

brarySept. 3: Crazy Chicken!Sept. 5: Cheesy Pizza!Sept. 10: Winnie the Pooh!Sept. 12: Celebrating September and Air

Force Birthday!Sept. 17: Skippy Jon Jones!Sept. 19: Fall into Autumn!

Sept. 24: Marco the Flamingo!Sept. 26: Please and Thank You!

Need Groceries?Sept. 3 | 5:30 p.m. | CommissaryLiberty will provide a weekly trip to the

Commissary everyTuesday at 5:30p.m. Pleasecall 202-685-1802 formore information.

Seafood BuffetSept. 4 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Bolling Club –

Washington Dining RoomTry the Club’s abundant selection of sea-

food favorites along with a salad and dessertbar! Club Members: $29.95 Non-Members:$34.95. Please call 202-563-8400 for moreinformation.

Crochet Fun: Making Pot HoldersSept. 4 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Youth CenterOn everyWednesday in themonth of Sep-

tember, come and learn the basics of Crochetandmake a simple pot holder for your home.Sign up at the Youth Center. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Patch ClubSept. 5 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | LibraryCalling all children ages 7-12! If you have

a love or reading or are working on it, joinus in the Patch Club! Some of the activitiesinclude puppet shoes, crafts and occasionalparties. Members earn patches for readingrequirements. Discuss books read duringthe previous month and discover a newgenre at each meeting. The genre for Sep-tember will be “Comedy/Humor.” Pleasecall 202-767-5578 for more information.

First FridaySept. 6 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | Bolling Club –

Washington Dining RoomJoin us on the first Friday of every month

featuring DJ Bob Ski. Club members will begiven FREE hors d’oeuvres from 5 to 7 p.m.;non members can enjoy these items for only$10. The Club’s famous fried chicken andChef’s specials will be available for purchasein the WASP lounge from 7 to 10 p.m. Pleasecall 202-563-8400 for more information.

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