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Vol. 4, No. 5 February 8, 2013

INSIDEStandards, servicea premium attemporary baselodgingPage 3

Tuskegee Airmanshares role inblack history

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AF Band’s newestgroup preps fordeployment

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BY 79TH MEDICALWING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The National Commit-tee for Quality Assurance(NCQA) has announced thatthe 579th Medical Group(579 MDG) of Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB)has received recognitionfrom the Patient-CenteredMedical Home 2011 (PCMH2011) program for using ev-idence-based, patient-cen-tered processes that focuson highly coordinated careand long term participativerelationships.

The patient-centeredmedical home is a model ofcare emphasizing care co-ordination and communi-cation to transform primarycare into “what patientswant it to be.” Researchshows that medical homescan lead to higher qual-ity and lower costs, and im-prove patients’ and provid-ers’ reported experiences ofcare. The PCMH identifiespractices that promote part-nerships between individualpatients and their personalclinicians, instead of treat-ing patient care as the sum

of several episodic officevisits.

“Our clinical focus at the579 MDG is primary care.By focusing on primarycare, we empower everyoneon JBAB to reach optimalhealth. The award of NCQAlevel 3 recognition showspatients we are reachingtowards our vision to be theNational Capital Region’shome for world class prima-ry care,” said Col. KathrynTate, 579 MDG commander.

Each patient’s care istended to by clinician-ledcare teams, who provide forall the patient’s health careneeds and coordinate treat-ments across the healthcare system. Medical homeclinicians demonstrate thebenchmarks of patient-centered care, includingopen scheduling, expandedhours and appropriate useof proven health informa-tion systems.

“The patient-centeredmedical home raises thebar in defining high-qualitycare by emphasizing access,health information tech-nology and partnershipsbetween clinicians and pa-tients,” said NCQA presi-

dent Margaret E. O’Kane.“PCMH Recognition showsthat the 579 MDG has thetools, systems and resourc-es to provide their patientswith the right care at theright time.”

To receive recognition,which is valid for threeyears, the 579 MDG hasdemonstrated the abil-ity to meet the program’skey elements embodyingcharacteristics of the medi-

cal home. The standardsare aligned with the jointprinciples of the Patient-Centered Medical Home es-tablished with the AmericanCollege of Physicians, theAmerican Academy of Fam-

ily Physicians, the AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics andthe American OsteopathicAssociation.

The 579 MDG has metkey program componentsin the following areas:

• Written standards forpatient access and continu-ity of care

• Use of patient feedbackmaterials

• Appropriate use ofcharting tools to track pa-tients and organize clinicalinformation

• Responsive care man-agement techniques withan emphasis on preventivecare for individual patientsand for the entire patientpopulation

• Adaptation to patient’scultural and linguistic needs

• Use of informationtechnology for prescrip-tions, test and referral track-ing and coordination withother health care providers

• Use of evidence-basedguidelines to treat chronicconditions

• Measurement and re-porting of clinical and ser-vice performance

579th Medical Group earns national recognition for patient-centered care

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PAUL BELLO

Members of the 579th Medical Group perform an exercise in clinical care Wednesday attheir clinic on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Pictured are (Left-Right) Senior Airman LucasJensen, medical technician; Senior Airman Kendra Riley, medical technician and Capt. Patri-cia Evans, family medical physician.

BY JIM GARAMONE

AMERICAN FORCES

PRESS SERVICE

WASHINGTON - Thesecretaries of Defense andVeterans Affairs announcedtheir departments will speedimplementation of the In-tegrated Electronic HealthRecord program, allowingservice members and veter-ans better access and moreimportantly, better medicalcare.

“This approach is afford-able, achievable, and if we

refocus our efforts we believewe can achieve the key goal ofa seamless system for healthrecords between VA andDOD on a greatly acceleratedschedule,” said Defense Sec-retary Leon E. Panetta follow-ing a meeting with Secretaryof Veterans Affairs Eric Shin-seki at VA headquarters here.

The departments are ableto step up the records pro-gram because of advancesin information technologywhile working with exist-ing platforms. The originalgoal was to have the system

deployed by 2018. Now theexpectation is by the end ofnext year.

The goal is to provideone set of electronic recordsfrom entry into the militarythrough veteran status. Theprogram is designed to allowservice members or veteransto download information andpresent it to doctors or otherhealth care providers withoutdelays.

Previously, service mem-bers had to hand carry paperfiles from DOD facilities toVeterans Affairs.

Once complete, the re-cord program will provideDOD and VA clinicians withthe complete medical re-cords of more than 18 mil-lion service members, veter-ans and their beneficiaries.

“We’ve agreed to im-prove interoperability be-fore the end of this year bystandardizing health caredata,” Shinseki said. The twodepartments will also accel-erate the exchange of real-time data by September.

The departments are up-grading the graphical user

interface to display the newstandardized VA and DODhealthcare date by the endof this year, Shinseki said.

“By this summer, DODand VA will field and beginconducting a pilot programon the common interface fordoctors at seven joint rehabcenters across the countryand we’ll also expand its useat two other sites,” Panettasaid. “All of these facilitieswill be interoperable by theend of July 2013, so fast timetrack, but we think we canget it done.”

These centers will be inSan Antonio, Minneapolis,Palo Alto, Calif., Tampa,Fla., Richmond, Va., An-chorage, Alaska, and JointBase Elmendorf-Richard-son, Alaska.

“Rather than building asingle, integrated systemfrom scratch, we will focusour immediate efforts onintegrating VA and DODhealth data as quickly aspossible by upgrading ourexisting systems,” Panettasaid.

DoD, Veterans Affairs to speed integration of health records

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AMERICAN FORCESPRESS SERVICE

WASHINGTON - Naval Re-search Laboratory scientistGeorge Carruthers received the2011 National Medal of Technol-ogy and Innovation in a Feb. 1ceremony at the White House.

The award is the nation’shighest honor for technologyachievement, and is presented bythe president to America’s lead-ing innovators, officials said.

Carruthers’ geospace researchis improving the ability to under-stand and forecast space weath-er, which can affect military andcivilian space and communica-tion systems.

“I am proud to honor theseinspiring American innovators.They represent the ingenuity andimagination that has long madethis nation great -- and they re-mind us of the enormous impacta few good ideas can have whenthese creative qualities are un-leashed in an entrepreneurialenvironment,” President BarackObama said in announcing themedal recipients.

Carruthers, who works inNRL’s space science division,grew up during the space race.His love for space science ex-tended through his youth andeventually led him to pursue de-grees in aeronautical, nuclear,and astronomical engineeringfrom the University of Illinois.

“If there is one idea that setsthis country apart, one idea thatmakes us different from everyother nation on Earth, it’s thathere in America, success doesnot depend on where you wereborn or what your last name is,”Obama said during the ceremo-ny.

“Success depends on the ideasthat you can dream up, the pos-sibilities that you envision, andthe hard work, the blood, sweatand tears you’re willing to put into make them real,” the presidentadded.

Carruthers began work at NRLin 1964, after receiving a fellow-ship in rocket astronomy fromthe National Science Founda-tion. Throughout his tenure, hehas focused his attention on farultraviolet observations of theEarth’s upper atmosphere and ofastronomical phenomena.

In 1969, Carruthers received apatent for his pioneering instru-mentation, Image Converter forDetecting Electromagnetic Ra-diation Especially in Short WaveLengths, which detected electro-magnetic radiation.

In 1972, his Far Ultravio-let Camera Spectrograph, thefirst moon-based space obser-vatory, was sent to the moonwith the Apollo 16 mission. This50-pound, gold-plated camerasystem allowed researchers totake readings of and understandobjects and elements in space

that are unrecognizable to thenaked eye. It also gave scientistsviews of stars and solar systemsthousands of miles away.

His camera still sits on thesurface of the moon. A secondversion was sent on the 1974 Sky-lab space flight and was used toobserve Halley’s Comet, amongothers.

Carruthers has been the prin-cipal investigator for numerousDefense Department and NASA-sponsored space instruments, in-cluding a 1986 rocket instrumentthat obtained ultraviolet imagesof Haley’s Comet. His experimenton the Defense Department’sSpace Test Program AdvancedResearch and Global ObservationSatellite captured an image of aLeonid shower meteor enteringthe Earth’s atmosphere, the firsttime an image of a meteor hasbeen captured in the far ultravio-let from a space-borne camera.

The National Medal of Tech-nology and Innovation was cre-ated by statute in 1980 and is ad-ministered for the White Houseby the Commerce Department’sPatent and Trademark Office.The award recognizes those whohave made lasting contributionsto America’s competitivenessand quality of life and helpedstrengthen the nation’s techno-logical workforce. Nominees areselected by an independent com-mittee representing the privateand public sectors.

Naval Research Laboratory space scientist honored

U.S. NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY PHOTO

George Carruthers, left, and William Conway, a project manager at theNaval Research Institute, examine the gold-plated Ultraviolet Camera/Spectrograph, which housed the first observatory operated by man from afixed platform outside the Earth. Apollo 16 astronauts placed the camera,invented by Carruthers, on the moon in April 1972.

FROM BUREAU OFMEDICINE AND SURGERY

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (NNS) --The U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicineand Surgery (BUMED) created andreleased a new “Dirty Jobs”-styleinformational show, Jan. 31.

The episode released this weekis part of a larger series, titled“Scrubbing In,” and is hosted byBUMED public affairs specialistswho visit various commands acrossthe Navy Medicine enterprise toshowcase its vast capabilities.

“The goal of ‘Scrubbing In’ is toconnect to viewers in a unique wayby allowing them to step insideNavy Medicine and get a glimpse ofwhat our folks really do to supportour warfighters and their families,”said Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan,surgeon general of the Navy andchief, BUMED. “The series is de-signed to show how Navy Medicinecommands enable our Sailors andMarines to always be ready to re-spond when necessary, particularlywhen they are operating forward.”

The show will serve as a valuablerecruiting tool showing potentialSailors and Navy Medicine civiliansthe unique and rewarding jobs thatare available to them, according toNathan.

The premiere episode takesplace at the Navy Medicine Avia-tion Survival Training Centerin Patuxent River, Md., wherehosts Paul Ross and Josh Wick gothrough the same water survivaltraining all naval aviators are re-quired to complete.

“We hope the show does a goodjob of highlighting the peoplewho keep our Sailors and Marinesready and fit to fight,” Wick said.“The purpose is to give viewersa small taste of the types of workbeing done across Navy Medicinethat the average person might notknow about.”

In the first episode the twohosts go through the trainingcourse in the water and are taughtproper emergency egress proce-dures for the aviation communitykeeping in mind both the physi-ological and mental challengesof the scenario. At one point theyare fully submerged in water via amechanical dunker that simulatesa crashing helicopter, have to findtheir way out and then participatein a simulated open-water rescue.

“By doing a show like this weare able to illustrate the value andimportance of Navy Medicine.”Ross said. “’Scrubbing In’ is anavenue to demonstrate to viewersthe realistic nature of the training

and the expertise of Sailors at com-mands like the Aviation SurvivalTraining Center.”

“Scrubbing In” is being pro-duced in-house through theBUMED Visual Information Direc-torate. The Navy Medicine publicaffairs office aims to create five-sixshows a year with each episode fo-cusing on a different aspect of theenterprise.

The first episode is availableon the Navy Medicine YouTubepage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQdrykfZRMs.

“’Scrubbing In’ is just anotherway to show the great and impera-tive work being accomplished bythe men and women of Navy Med-icine,” Nathan said. “Whether it’son land, in the air, or above andbelow the sea, Navy Medicine’speople continue to provide world-class care...anytime, anywhere.”

Navy Medicine is a global healthcare network of more than 63,000Navy medical personnel aroundthe world who provide high qual-ity health care to more than onemillion eligible beneficiaries. NavyMedicine personnel deploy withSailors and Marines worldwide,providing critical mission supportaboard ship, in the air, under thesea and on the battlefield.

Navy Medicine debuts new“Dirty Jobs” - Style Show

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BY PAUL BELLOJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOL-LING, D.C. - The Gateway Innsand Suites, the temporary lodgingon Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB), recently completed a two-year renovation project that hasits staff and everyone who visitsexcited.

Located between the baseclinic and chapel, Gateway offers286 standard rooms and suites toguests ranging between $40-80 anight. That’s well below the ratesof other hotels or lodging facilitiesin the Washington, D.C. area, ac-cording to Gateway assistant man-ager Debra Raspberry.

Major upgrades to the Gatewayconsist of units that once had ashared bed or two being refur-bished to optional suites with amaster bedroom, living room, mi-crowave, mini-fridge and ironingboard. The lodging also providesfree on-site laundry, free WIFIand a free daily bus shuttle to thePentagon. Unlike before, there arealso family rooms now availablefor slightly larger gatherings.

Once located in temporarylodging offices across from theBolling Club, Raspberry said themove has been welcomed withopen arms by her and fellow staffmembers.

“The team that worked here did

an outstanding job getting every-thing ready for us. We have addedspace we didn’t have before,” Rasp-berry said. “We’re so excited withthis move. The rooms are beautiful.Our guests and staff love it.”

Front office manager JannetteJackson, who has been with tem-porary lodging since 2000, saidcustomer service has and willalways be a top priority for staffmembers. The Gateway caters toactive-duty service members, re-servists, civilians and anyone witha computer-access card (CAC). Italso offers a 30-day stay for thosewith permanent change station

(PCS) orders, Jackson said.“I’ve been to some base lodg-

ing that doesn’t even come closeto what we have here,” said AirForce Chief Master Sgt. Richard Si-monsen upon a recent visit to theGateway Inns and Suites. “This isreally nice and quite comfortablefor our guests. This is somethingJBAB can be very proud of.”

Anyone interested in book-ing a one or two-bedroom unit orsuite at JBAB’s Gateway Inns andSuites can call 202-610-8000 or1-877-NAVYBED. Reservationscan also be made online at www.dodlodging.net.

Standards, service a premium at temporary base lodging

A newly refurbished suite inside Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s GatewayInns and Suites.U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY PAUL BELLO

Customer Service Representatives Ruth Vincent and Lorraine White placereservations at the Gateway’s front desk.

Chief Master Sgt. Richard Simonsen recently visited Gateway Inns andSuites for a tour of some of their new amenities. Assistant managerDebra Raspberry and front office manager Jannette Jackson discuss therenovation project with Simonsen.

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BY STAFF SGT. AMBER RUSSELL11TH WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Somemoments in life can change the course of his-tory for the betterment of mankind. Living inan era when segregation and racism openlyplagued our nation, Dr. Roscoe Brown Jr.,former commander of the 332nd FighterGroup’s 100th Fighter Squadron, perseveredin the face of adversity.

Col. Scott A. Russell, 459th Mission Sup-port Group commander, invited the WorldWar II Tuskegee Airman to share his expe-riences at a Black History Month openingbreakfast and ceremony at Joint Base An-drews (JBA) Feb. 1.

“Everything we went through proves Afri-can Americans can do anything anybody elseon the planet can do,” said Brown. “Blackhistory month is about the excellence of Af-rican Americans. As we know, African Ameri-cans have contributed mightily to the historyof this country.”

During his speech, Brown cited signifi-cant accomplishments African Americanshave made.

“Washington D.C., our nation’s capital,was designed by Benjamin Banneker. Gar-ret Morgan invented the first traffic light.Dr. Charles Drew developed the blood bankused in World War II which saved thousandsof lives on the battlefield,” he said. “This tellsus excellence resides in the hearts, mindsand souls of every Black American. We mustkeep telling our story so people throughoutsociety, unaware of our achievements, un-derstand why we celebrate Black HistoryMonth.”

These achievements happened during

times of racial tension and societal resistanceto desegregation. Bringing Tuskegee Airmeninto the fold of military aviation was a greatchallenge as well.

“The story of the creation of the TuskegeeAirmen is about protest, protest, protest,”Brown said.

During this time of exclusion, Fred Pat-terson, president of the Tuskegee Institute,rejected forced segregation of military bases.After significant efforts and political unrest,the Civil Pilot Training Act, passed in 1939,allowing African Americans to train at MotonField, in Tuskegee, Alabama.

This accomplishment created opportu-nity for Brown and many others who madesignificant contributions to the military.

Brown received the Distinguished FlyingCross during World War II. He was instru-mental in shooting down a Nazi ME-262 onMarch 24, 1945, which contributed to the332nd Fighter Group earning the Distin-guished Unit Citation.

The well-educated leader became direc-tor of the Institute for African-American Af-fairs and a professor of education at NewYork University. He served the communityin that capacity for twenty years.

Brown professed to his students andTeam Andrews how important it is to getpassed “stereotype theory,” referencing stud-ies where people of different races believedtheir talents were determined by their race.

“There is no such thing as a white positionor a black position,” Brown said. “However,there is a position where excellence occurs,and that is where hard work, having positiverole models and following your aspirationsmeet.”

For more information on the achieve-ments of Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., “like” hisFacebook page.

Air Force District of Washington Airmenare encouraged to join the rest of the eventstaking place at Joint Base Andrews andJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling throughoutthe month.

Other events include:

• Soul Food Tasting, Feb. 15, 11 a.m. to 1p.m., at the Club at Andrews

• Book Reading, Feb. 19, 10-10:45 a.m., atthe Child Development Center

• Gala, Feb. 22, 6-10 p.m., at the Club onJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling

For questions or additional informa-tion about these events, contact Maj. JamesGoode or Master Sgt. Angel Williams.

Tuskegee Airman shares role in black history

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. NICHELLE ANDERSON

Tuskegee Airman Dr. Roscoe C. Brown Jr., speaks during the Black History Month openingbreakfast at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 1. Brown served as a squadron commander duringWWII and received the Distinguished Flying Cross for shooting down an ME-262 in 1945.


BY CHIEF MASTER SGT. JENN PAGNARDU.S. AIR FORCE BAND

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, D.C. -- Vector, apopular music ensemble comprised of eight members fromthe Concert Band, Singing Sergeants, Airmen of Note andTechnical Support flights, is preparing to deploy overseas.This volunteer group was formed especially for this deploy-ment.

After several weeks of musical preparation, the group istackling the required Combat Airman Skills Training. Thecourse is for Airmen who are deploying to jobs or locationsthat the Air Force and combatant commanders deem hos-tile or uncertain.

As a part of their pre-deployment training, trainees learnways to care for fellow Airmen, whether facing fire from op-posing forces or caring for their teammates who may havebeen harmed in combat. The 10-day training includes ex-perience in weapons training, field navigation, first-aid andleadership.

“We’re so proud of all the work that the team has done inorder to prepare for our most important mission--deploy-ing. Once Vector is deployed, they’re going to be bringingour troops that much needed taste of home through musicand performance, building esprit de corps. This training isone more integral step in the process to getting them overthere,” said 1st Lt Peter Folliard, officer in charge of Vector.

Vector is led by Senior Master Sgt. Matt Ascione, who is

also the group’s guitarist. Senior Master Sgt. Mitch Mortonis the band’s keyboardist, and their bassist is Master Sgt.Matt Murray. All are members of the Singing Sergeants’rhythm section.

The group’s saxophonist is Master Sgt. Jake McCrayfrom the Concert Band. Master Sgt. Bradley Bennett, fromthe Singing Sergeants, and Tech. Sgt. Paige Martin, from theAirmen of Note will serve as the featured vocalists. Drumswill be played by the Airmen of Note’s Tech. Sgt. Dave Mc-Donald. Technical Support will be provided by Master Sgt.Mark Hannah.

Deployments are not a new concept for members of TheU.S. Air Force Band. Other groups previously sent overseasfor troop morale and diplomatic performances include MaxImpact and the Airmen of Note.

As they prepare for and execute this very important AirForce mission, we wish them success, and we look forwardto their safe return later this year.

AF Band’s newest group preps for deployment

U.S. AIR FORCE BAND PHOTO

Vector, a popular music ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band,attends pre-deployment training.

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Winter Parking Specialat National Harbor

The National Harbor will beoffering one hour of free parkingMonday through Friday from 8a.m. to 4 p.m. until March 31. Takea stroll along the waterfront, meetup with some friends for lunch,or pick up a gift for someone spe-cial. Not valid at parking meters orGaylord National parking areas setaside for monthly parkers or over-night guests.

JBAB Girl ScoutsCalling all Girls! Girls regis-

tered in Kindergarten - 12th gradethis fall and interested in joiningshould contact [email protected]. The troop meets thesecond and fourth Wednesdayof each month at the communitycenter on Chappie James Blvd at6 p.m. Girl Scouts; building girlswith confidence, character andcourage for 100 years.

Navy Wives Clubsof America

The D.C. Metro chapter ofNavy Wives Clubs of America, El-eanor Roosevelt #37, hosts meet-ings every second Thursday of the

month to discuss and plan volun-teer activities in the local militaryand civilian communities. Mili-tary spouses of all branches arewelcome to attend. For more in-formation, email [email protected] or visit our FacebookPage at www.facebook.com/NWCA37.

Thrift Shop ReopeningThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief

Society Thrift Shop has relocatedto Enterprise Hall (building 72).The store hours are Tuesdays andWednesdays 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. andthe first Saturday of every monthfrom 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more in-formation call 202-433-3364.

Boys and Girls Clubvolunteer opportunity

The Boys and Girls Club ofGreater Washington needs vol-unteer coaches for their youthbaseball league for 10-year-oldsand 12-year-olds. For more infor-mation or to sign up, call 512-560-

5548 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. or [email protected].

Toastmasters Clubseeks members

The Bolling Toastmasters Clubmeets every Wednesday from12:15-1:15 p.m. at the JBAB Cha-pel Center. Participants can learnto hone their communication andleadership skills. Meetings areopen to all services and anyonewith base access. Call 301-452-6931 or email [email protected].

JBAB photo studio closureThe JBAB Public Affairs photo

studio is closed until further no-tice. For official studio photogra-phy support, contact 11th WingPublic Affairs at 240-612-4430.

AFOWC Thrift ShopThe Air Force Officers’ Wives’

Club Thrift Shop is located at 13Brookley Ave and is open Tues-

days, Wed-nesdays and Thurs-days 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donationsare accepted during businesshours only. Profits from theAFOWC Thrift shop go towardscollege scholarships and othermilitary charitable organizations.For more information about theAFOWC or its Thrift Shop call 202-563-6666 or email [email protected].

Jogging path closedThe jogging path by Giesboro

Park is closed until further notice.An alternate route has been pro-vided.

Protocol & Special EventsOffice has moved

The JBAB Protocol & Spe-cial Events Office has moved toBuilding P-12. Coordinator KarenSmith’s new phone number is202-767-7710.

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

BY MASTER SGT.VERONICA ACEVEDA

512TH AIRLIFT WING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del.(AFNS) -- Dawn Fiore has beenstudying martial arts for 17 years,but it was only last year she wentpublic about her toughest oppo-nent -- multiple sclerosis.

The wife of Maj. Christian Fio-re, a Reserve C-17 Globemaster IIIpilot assigned to the 326th AirliftSquadron here, was diagnosedwith MS in 2005 and can still re-member what she was doing whenshe felt her first symptom at age34.

“I got up from my desk one day,about to go to lunch with somefriends,” she said. “And, I had thishorrifying experience of vertigo;everything was spinning aroundme, to the point where I was hold-ing on to a wall.”

She said that feeling continuedthrough lunch. Six weeks later, themother of three had to take a leaveof absence from work, because thevertigo continued to worsen.

After a year of research, testsand mistreatments, Fiore receiveda spinal tap, which revealed someof the indicators for multiple scle-rosis, a degenerative disease of thecentral nervous system. MS cancause mild to severe neural andmuscular impairments.

“(The doctor) saw lesions in mybrain stem, and he told me I need-ed to take a daily injection of MSmedication,” she said. “I didn’tbelieve or accept the diagnosis un-til I had three reputable neurolo-gists confirm its accuracy.”

That affirmation came in 2005after a trip to Maryland, where shesaw the head of the MS Center forthe Johns Hopkins Health System.

“I was horrified at first,” shesaid. “But, I quickly learned theshots weren’t as bad as I thought.I’ll have to take them for the restof my life.”

She said her immediate familywas in disbelief.

“My mother and brothers wereterrified and very worried for me,”she said. “I think they were think-ing of the worst-case scenario. Iactually found myself consolingthem.”

Her husband of 16 years saidhis initial reaction was fear of theunknown.

“We didn’t know where thiswould lead us or how it wouldaffect our lives,” Christian said.“But, then we began the learningprocess.”

His wife, who is a first-degreeblack belt, said she realized thatthe disease is not a death sentence.She maintains the highest degreeof competency in Tae Kwon Do, amartial art which combines com-bat and self-defense techniques.She also holds a yellow belt inHaidong Gumdo, also known asKorean sword fighting.

Currently, she’s a student ofBrazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo and MixedMartial Arts at a school in New-ark, Del., where she trains underJeff Mitchell, a first generationblack belt of Robson Moura, whoDawn said is considered one of thegreatest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu mastersof all time.

She said she acknowledges howfar she’s come from watching her7-year-old son participate in a six-week trial membership Tae KwonDo class, which is what moved herto enroll herself.

“I was also painfully shy grow-ing up,” Fiore added. “The ideaof being able to fight with com-petency and confidence reallyprompted my passion for learninghow to fight.”

Last year during an interviewby a retailer known for promot-ing female fighters, Fiore cred-ited practicing martial arts for hermultiple sclerosis’ lack of progres-sion. Aside from her immediatefamily and friends, it was the firsttime she spoke publicly about the

disease she has been battling foreight years.

“Accepting the invitation to dothe interview and telling the worldwas a huge step for me,” the MMApractitioner said. “People wereshocked, especially in my MMAand Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes. It’shard to believe that I often fightwith guys younger than my old-est son; other students in my classhad no idea.”

Despite MS, Fiore said sheleads a normal life and stronglyfeels it’s because of her level of fit-ness.

“Being active has an extraor-dinary effect on your mental ca-pacity, your nervous system andyour body’s ability to regeneratecells,” the 134-pound exercise en-thusiast said. “And, the endorphinrush promotes your body’s senseof well-being, which is often chal-lenged by the daily stressors we allexperience.”

Fiore said she recognizes herresilient situation is not represen-tative of every MS case.

“As I understand it, statisticsshow a high percentage of thosediagnosed move to the progressivestage, and my heart goes out tothose who are suffering,” she said.

The full-time graphic designersaid she knows her quality of lifeis a gift and she feels compelled togive back.

“I want to help others,” shesaid. “I feel driven to move in thisdirection, and I feel very positiveabout the future.”

Fiore has created a work-out program called KICKinetics,which blends traditional martialarts, kickboxing and some high-impact jump training.

She said her goals includeleading a class at the base fitnesscenter and sharing her story withfitness-related magazines.

“Staying fit and healthy to the

Reservist’s wife battles MS with mixed martial arts

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY ROLAND BALIK

Dawn Fiore, the wife a Reserve pilot assigned to the 326th Airlift Squad-ron, Dover Air Base, Del., demonstrates a high block while practicingforms this past November at the base fitness center. Fiore was diagnosedwith multiple sclerosis in 2005, but has since earned a first degree blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do.See MARTIAL ARTS, Page 10


Champagne Sunday BrunchFeb. 10 & 24 | 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Bol-

ling Club Washington Dining RoomFeast on a abundant selection of shrimp,

fresh oysters, salads, baked and friedchicken, turkey, beef, fish, grits, bacon,vegetables, seasonal fruits, eggs benedict,made-to-order waffles and omelets, home-made banana pudding, assorted cakes andpies. Club Members: $17.95 Non-Members:$22.95. For parties of ten or more, $1 will beadded to each person’s meal.

Pre-DeploymentFeb. 11 & 25 | 9 to 11 a.m. | MFSC Bldg 13This class is for anyone that will be de-

ploying and their family members.

Employment Classes for FebruarySign up the Friday before each classAdecco Brief Feb 11 | 11 a.m. to Noon |

Bldg 13Lunchtime Webinar:Exploring Franchise Ownership Feb 11

| Noon to 1:30 p.m. | Bldg 13Tips to a Federal Career Feb 13

| 9 a.m. to Noon | Bldg 13Applying for a Federal Job Feb 14

| 9 a.m. to Noon | Bldg 13Resume Writing Workshop Feb 19


| Noon to 3 p.m. | Bldg 13Meet the Employer Event

Feb 20 | 8 a.m. to Noon | Bolling ClubDress for Success Feb 20

| 1 to 4 p.m. | Bolling ClubInterviewing Techniques

Feb 21 | 9 a.m. to Noon | Bldg 13Applying for a Federal Job Feb 22

| 9 a.m. to Noon | Bldg 13Adecco Brief Feb 25


| Noon to 3 p.m. | Bldg 13

ADECCOFeb. 11 & 25 | 11 a.m. to Noon | MFSC

Bldg 13Adecco staffing is the leading provider

of recruitment and workforce solutions. Ifyou’re looking for a new job opportunity, itmeans Adecco USA gives you access to morecompanies than anyone else and give youthe resources you need to realize your ca-reer goals.

Pre-SeparationFeb. 12, 19 & 26 | 9 to 11 a.m. | MFSC Bldg

13This class is mandatory for all personnel

retiring/separating from the military.

Story TimeTuesday and Thursday | 10 a.m. | LibraryTheme’s for February 2013 include:Feb. 12: Mardi Gras!Feb. 14: Valentines & Birthday Celebra-

tions!Feb. 19: Princess & the FrogFeb. 21: Healthy SmilesFeb. 26: International Polar Bear DayFeb. 28: We love Rosa Parks

Resume Writing WorkshopFeb. 19 | 9 a.m. to Noon | MFSC Bldg 13 |

Sign up by Feb. 15Learn techniques to write an effective

resume.

Right StartFeb. 13, 20 & 27 | 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. |

MFSC Bldg 13 | Sign up by the Friday before

each classFor all personnel new to Joint Base Ana-

costia-Bolling. Come and learn about whatJBAB has to offer. Family members are high-ly encouraged to attend. You must sign up.

ReintegrationFeb. 13, 20 & 27 | 9 to 11 a.m. | MFSC Bldg

13This class is a briefing for all those re-

turning from deployment. Spouses are en-couraged to attend. Call to register.

Anger ManagementFeb. 13 | 9 a.m. to Noon | MFSC Bldg 72 |

Sign up by Feb. 1Anger is a normal feeling, but do you

know what to do when the heat rises in asituation? In this class you can learn aboutthe patterns of angry behavior and a varietyof acceptable coping strategies to handleangry feelings. This class is designed to helpyou reduce unacceptable expressions ofanger at home and work. Registration is re-quired. Must attend both sessions to receivea certificate.

Sponsor TrainingFeb. 22 | 9 to 10:30 a.m. | MFSC Bldg 13 |

Sign up by Feb. 15For all personnel that are assigned as a

command sponsor.

Make your own Photo CubeFeb. 8-9 | 7 to 9 p.m. | Youth Center |Sign

up by Feb. 7 | 9 to 18 years oldCome and join us for an evening of mak-

ing your own photo cube. Bring along 3-4photos of friends family, pets, etc and dec-orate your own photo cube to put in yourroom. Sign up at the front desk.

Ombudsman/Key Spouse Assembly w/Advanced Training

Feb. 9 | 9 a.m. to Noon | MFSC Bldg 13 |Sign up by Feb. 1

A quarterly meeting for trained Ombuds-man and Key Spouses. Advanced trainingwill follow assembly.

Liberty Ski TripFeb. 9 | 9 a.m. | White Tail Ski ResortJoin Liberty for our ski trip of the new

year as we head to White Tail Ski Resort fora full day of hitting the slopes!

Triple Play Golf ChallengeFeb. 9 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Youth Center | 9 to

18 years oldThe JBAB Youth Center is looking for

preteens and teens to test their skills in aTriple Play Golf Challenge. Come and showyour skills as you are challenged with yourgolf grip, coordinate your body swing andkeeping your eye on the ball. Sign up at thefront desk.

Lunchtime Webinar: ExploringFranchise Ownership

Feb. 11 | Noon to 1:30 p.m. | MFSC Bldg13 | Sign up by Feb. 8

Come and obtain information on busi-ness franchises.

Credit ManagementFeb. 12 | 8 to 9 a.m. | MFSC Bldg 72Learners should be able to establish and

maintain good credit and determine a safedebt load.

Making the Rules and Following ThemFeb. 12 | 9 to 11 a.m. | MFSC Bldg 72 | Sign

up by Feb. 8

Rules are meant to be broken… or sothey say! Come and learn how to makesfamily rules so that your children are lesslikely to break them. Structure your homeand get what you want while teaching yourchildren valuable lessons in responsibilityand respect. All are welcome!

Mardi Gras CelebrationFeb. 12 | 6 p.m. | LibertyIt’s Fat Tuesday and Liberty is throwing

a celebration! Swing by for some refresh-ments and take in the festivities at the Lib-erty Center.

Membership BreakfastFeb. 12 | 7 to 9 a.m. | Bolling Club - Wash-

ington Dining RoomFeb. 12th is International Pancake Day!

Enioy the benefit of being a Club Member,“Make the Right Choice and Get Rewarded!”In addition to a FREE Breakfast buffet, ourClub Members will have the chance to winsome fabulous prizes.

February Fitness Challenge of theMonth

Feb. 13 | Fitness Center I or IIPhysical fitness has a lot to do with how

strong you are relative to your body weight.Push ups are one of the basic tests used bytrainers to determine upper body strength.They are one of the best exercises for thechest. They also work the abs, triceps,shoulders and torso. Come to the FitnessCenter I and II to take the ATOMIC PUSH-UP CHALLENGE. Come alone or bring afriend or co-worker.

Thrift Savings PlanFeb. 13 | 8 a.m. | MFSC Bldg 72Learn what TSP is, how to enroll and par-

ticipate and about investment funds andoptions.

Tips to a Federal CareerFeb. 13 | 9 a.m. to Noon | MFSC Bldg 13 |

Sign up by Feb. 8Looking to start a career in the Federal

Government? Learn the steps to starting afederal career.

Birthday LunchFeb. 13 | 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Washing-

ton Dining RoomFor all Club Members with a birthday in

February, show your Club card and proof ofyour February birthday and receive a com-plimentary lunch buffet and a slice of birth-day cake.

Command Financial SpecialistRefresher Training

Feb. 14 | 8 a.m. to Noon | MFSC Bldg 72 |Sign up by Feb. 8

This class is a required refresher trainingfor Command Financial Specialist.

Applying for a Federal JobFeb. 14 | 9 a.m. to Noon | MFSC Bldg 13 |

Sign up by Feb. 8Feb. 19 | 1 to 3:30 p.m. | MFSC Bldg 13 |

Sign up by Feb. 15Feb. 22 | Noon to 3 p.m. | MFSC Bldg 13 |

Sign up by Feb. 15Feb. 26 | Noon to 3:30 p.m. | MFSC Bldg

13 | Sign up by Feb. 22Learn the techniques for applying for a

federal job.

Valentines DinnerFeb. 14 | 6 to 8:30 p.m. | Capital BallroomAllow the Club to help you create a mem-

orable Valentines Day this year. Our dinner

this year will consist of:Your choice of: Creamed Red Pepper

Soup or Bleu Cheese Stuffed ShrimpFollowed by:Baby greens salad with pears, pecans and

Balsamic Vinaigrette or wedge salad withripe grape tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles,bacon pieces and ranch dressing.

Entrée Choices:Breast of Chicken stuffed with a blend

of spinach, mushrooms, tomato, feta andcream cheese or 8oz of tenderloin filet on ared wine mushroom sauce, cooked to orderor flaky baked tilapia served with capers andherbs.

All entrees will be served with Hassle-back potatoes and asparagus.

Dessert: Raspberry GranitaCost is $80 per couple for members,

$90 for non-members. Reservations are re-quired.

• Note: No 2 for 1 Steak Night on the 14

In House MoviesFeb. 15 | 6:30 to 10 p.m. | Youth Center |9

to 18 years oldEnjoy and evening of movies and pop-

corn at the JBAB Youth Center. Preteenmovie starts at 6:30pm and Teen moviestarts at 8pm.

Command Financial Specialist ForumFeb. 15 | 1 to 3 p.m. | MFSC Bldg 72 | Sign

up by Feb. 8This discussion will be on military finan-

cial issues, its impact on mission readiness,changes and updates to the Command Fi-nancial Specialist program.

3rd Friday: Chuck Brown TributeCelebration of Black History Month

Feb. 15 |5 p.m. to midnight | Bolling ClubIn honor of the “Godfather of Go-Go”,

celebrate as we pay tribute to Chuck Brownfeaturing live music from Uncle Hill andKinda Bleu playing a mixture of R&B, Hip-Hop and Go-Go.

Liberty Movie TripFeb.15 | 6 p.m. | AMC Hoffman Center 22Join Liberty for a night at the movies to

check out the latest new movies at AMCHoffman such as Identity Theft, Good Dayto Die Hard and Bullet to the Head.

Career WeekSign up by the Friday before each classResume Writing Workshop Feb 19

| 9am to Noon | Bldg 13Applying for a Federal Job Feb 19

| Noon to 3pm | Bldg 13Meet the Employer/Networking Feb 20

| 8am to Noon | Bolling ClubDress for Success Feb 20

| 1 to 4pm | Bolling ClubInterviewing Techniques

Feb 21 | 9am to Noon | Bldg 13Applying for a Federal Job Feb 22

| 9am to Noon | Bldg 13

Preteen Swimming at the William H.Rumsey Aquatic Center

Feb. 16 | 2 to 6:30 p.m. | Washington, DC |Sign up by Feb. 13 | 13 to 18 years old

Spend an afternoon swimming and thengrab dinner with the JBAB Youth CenterStaff. We will metro to the William H. Rum-sey Aquatic Center and then enjoy dinnerat one of the local eaterys near the EasternMarket. Member will be responsible for ametro card and the cost of dinner. There isno cost to attend the Aquatic Center. Cur-rent membership and permission slip isneeded for this trip.

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level she has taken it to is awe inspiring,”her husband said. “Obviously, I wish shewasn’t diagnosed with MS, but she’s doinga great job holding it at bay. She is the ulti-mate lesson of perseverance.”

No longer silent about her battle with

MS, Fiore has her diagnosis displayed on theopening page of her KICKinetics website,where she offers exercise tips, links to MS-related topics and other information abouthealth and well-being, including empower-ing quotes.

“Hopefully, one day there will be a curefor MS,” she said. “But, until that day comes,I’ll keep fighting.”

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