The Journal v. 30, no. 3, January 25, 2018

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Vol . 30 No. 3 www.dcmilitary.com/journal/ January 25, 2018
NSAB Set to Participate
Raising Awareness
in Citadel Shield-Solid
About Cervical Health
Curtain 2018
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Bethesda
Walter Reed Bethesda, NSAB
Notebook
Celebrate Life, Legacy of King
By Bernard S. Little “Our strength comes from our differences and Army Nurse Corps Birthday
WRNMMC Command Communication Walter Reed Bethesda observes the
those unique experiences and perspectives all of us 117th Army Nurse Corps Birthday
Jan. 29 at noon in Clark Auditorium.
The Walter Reed Bethesda bring to this hospital, base and world,” said NSAB Army Maj. Gen. Barbara Holcomb
community paid homage to the life will be the guest speaker. This year’s
and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Commanding Officer, Navy Capt. Marvin Jones. theme is “Keeping You in the Fight
Jr., during a program Jan. 16 in the Since 1901.”
rotunda of the historic Tower at the Carnival & Big Game
medical center. other variables, requires that these orientation, political orientation [or] Celebration
The Multicultural Committee different factors come together to your philosophical ideation, we all Walter Reed Bethesda’s Pathway to
hosted the event, which featured successfully accomplish the mission, inherit the responsibility to ensure Excellence and Nurses Association
Walter Reed National Military Kobelja furthered. we bestow the virtues of equality in host a Carnival & Big Game
Celebration Jan. 25-26 from 11 a.m.
Medical Center and Naval Support “I see that no more clearly than I do every facet of our lives.”
to 2 p.m. in Building 9’s mezzanine
Activity Bethesda leaders discussing here in the hospital setting,” he added, Adding that he’s no exception to
area (near Gastroenterology). In
the importance of diversity in the explaining that within the walls of the many who have been inspired by
addition to games and food, the
military, and the impact that King WRNMMC, there are “all walks of King, Jones said the human rights
event will include information
made on society. life, all backgrounds, all educational leader’s legacy has influenced him
concerning the medical center’s
Setting the tone for the program, levels, all ages and more represented. throughout his life.
efforts on its journey to completing
WRNMMC Director Navy Capt. (Dr.) And you don’t have to look very far King was born Jan. 15, 1929 in
P2E designation.
Mark Kobelja said, “We, the armed past our outcomes alone to realize Atlanta, Georgia, and April 4 of this Prostate Cancer Guest
forces of the United States, don’t do what power that diversity brings,” he year will mark the 50th anniversary Speaker Program
diversity; we are diverse. I think it’s concluded. of his assassination in Memphis, Dr. Jennifer Cullen presents “The
really important we pause occasionally NSAB Commanding Officer, Navy Tennessee, Jones explained. The Navy Critical Role of Patient-Reported
to reflect on that [because] it’s one of Capt. Marvin Jones agreed, adding captain recalled how his mother, who Outcomes in Improving Decision-
our great strengths. It’s a strategic that “understanding the value of he called “the original Rock,” cried like Making for the Treatment of
imperative that we understand this, diversity” was one of the gifts King so many others did when told of King’s Prostate Cancer” on Feb. 1 at 7 a.m.
continue to nurture it and take it to left people. “Our strength comes from assassination. “I had never seen my in the America Building, second
the next level.” our differences and those unique mother cry [before]. The significance floor, room 2525 at Walter Reed
Bethesda. The program will be aired
Kobelja added it’s also important experiences and perspectives all of us of that day really resonated with me.”
via video teleconference at Fort
to “pause and reflect on history and bring to this hospital, base and world. He also remembered the “mayhem
Belvoir Community Hospital on the
where we came from.” Diversity is a force multiplier,” he and rioting” in his hometown of
first floor on the Oaks Pavilion, room
“In the grand narrative of the added. Chicago and other cities throughout
S1.901 (Library Lecture Hall). For
beginning of our services to today, it Jones called King’s influence the nation after word of King’s
people without a military ID, call
doesn’t take a great student of history “irrefutable,” and said it helped assassination spread.
the Prostate Center at 301-319-2900
to see how far we have come, [and] “changed the face of American “Martin Luther King, Jr., was the
at least four business days prior to
of course we have much further to society for the better and forever.” hope of equality for the rest of the
the event for base access to WRB.
go. We are a diverse nation and it’s He added King’s dream of a better nation, particularly for those of us For those without a military ID at
important that we represent that,” and more just society with equality who felt disenfranchised,” Jones said. Fort Belvoir, arrive at the gate one
the WRNMMC director continued. for all, was one for which he fought He added people have a responsibility hour before the program to complete
The strategic imperative of for and laid down his life. “Each of us not to forget King’s life, legacy and paperwork for base access. For more
diversity within the military, which has a duty to live out that dream. It the causes for which he sacrificed his information, contact retired Army
encompasses race, culture, religion, doesn’t matter your race, color, creed, life including equality, diversity and Col. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or
age, socioeconomics, education and ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual inclusion in all aspects of the society. [email protected].
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NSAB Set to Participate in Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2018
restricting access to certain buildings.
By Andrew Damstedt
“It probably won’t be for a long time,
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but it is going to happen,” he said.
There may be a period when gate
Naval Support Activity Bethesda access is limited so NSAB employees
(NSAB) is set to participate in annual and visitors should be prepared for
Navy wide training exercises that will interruptions to traffic and pedestrian
consist of several security training access, and have a backup plan for
events. For two weeks, starting Jan. accessing the base.
29, this could impact some operations “People on base should be prepared to
around the base. use another gate while the training is
Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2018 going on,” Morford said.
are training exercises that stress and Hans Semple, NSAB Deputy Security
evaluate antiterrorism measures on Director and Antiterrorism Officer,
Navy installations. said training helps the security team
“It will be a great training respond more efficiently.
opportunity for the tenant commands “It helps us exercise our procedures
and the Naval Security Force that’s and it helps us interact with the base
participating,” said Kirk Morford, population, and it helps the base
NSAB Installation Training Officer. population understand how to act
NSAB FILE PHOTO BY MC3 WILLIAM PHILLIPS
“It will also allow visitors and tenant during emergency situations,” Semple
NSAB security personnel clear the Navy exchange during an active shooter
command personnel on base to see said.
drill at the Bethesda Navy Exchange as part of last year’s training exercise.
measures that they will have to NSAB security does training every
encounter if we move [Force Protection month but experiencing a drill is
Condition] Bravo to Charlie.” “ ... be prepared to use another gate while the beneficial.
An active shooter exercise is required “We put a lot of resources to making
for each installation, but other it as realistic as possible,” Morford
training is going on,” Morford said.
training exercises vary. Scenarios said. “As I’m setting up this exercise,
could include gate runners, suspicious I’m trying to conduct it with as few
packages, and vehicle born IEDs. Each simulations as possible.”
base must also conduct a “cascading some thought into how they’re going to a higher force protection condition, After Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain
drill,” which has one incident go right to exercise all of their resources,” said Morford. The security team will concludes, the Installation Training
into the next one. Morford said. be tasked with implementing security Team will evaluate the exercise and
“That gives a situation where Impacts to the base are likely during measures such as putting up concrete debrief the security team on lessons
senior leadership really has to put the exercises, especially if the base goes barriers, closing off gates, and learned.
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NSAB MWR
Holds
Winterfest
Photos by MC3 Julio Martinez Martinez
NSAB Public Affairs
Naval Support Activity Bethesda Morale, Welfare
and Recreation hosted a Winterfest for service
members, staff and their families Jan. 21. The
Winterfest included events like iceless ice skating,
balloon animals and a bounce house.
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‘Mission Nutrition’ Course Emphasizes Healthy Eating
She encourages people to make smart goals,
By Andrew Damstedt The 10 Nutrition Rules To Live By
such as “in the next two weeks, eat two serving of
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vegetables with each meal.” She also urges people From Navy Fitness
to choose a non-food related reward when they
The next time they shop the grocery store, Naval achieve their goal.
Come Back to Earth:
Support Activity Bethesda Fitness Center certified “Once you equate food into it, you’ve defeated the
exercise physiologist Sara Myers encourages vegetables,” she said. Choose the least-processed forms of food.
people to look at the ingredients of the food they She noted a good rule to follow is the 80/20 rule, Eat a Rainbow Often:
are buying. which is choosing foods that are best 80 percent of
Eat fruits or vegetables with each meal.
For example, she said, a lot of bread marketed as the time while incorporating those that might not
whole wheat is in fact not whole wheat. be the best but are favorites 20 percent of the time. The Less Legs the Better:
“Next time you go to the store, take a look and the “People tend to go 100 percent on their diets, Include a lean protein source with each meal.
first ingredient should be whole wheat, if it’s not, it eating perfect and not eating any junk food,” she
Eat Healthy Fats:
is not actually a whole wheat bread,” Myers said. said. “And the minute they eat junk food they are
Making people more aware of their food choices is all in. They are eating all the junk food they can Include healthy fats in your diet.
one of the sections Myers goes over in the Mission consume. It’s not just one cookie, it’s all the cookies.” Eat Breakfast Every Day:
Nutrition course that’s offered twice a year on the A good resource is the Navy Fitness meal builder
Eat within 30 minutes of waking up.
installation. which is found on the Navy Fitness website or the
The course is designed by Navy Fitness. Sections Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System Three for Three:
include eating habits, meal planning, sports (NOFFS) app. Eat smaller portions more often, spread evenly
nutrition, weight control, fad diets, emotional She said the meal builder takes into account across the day.
eating, and supplement safety. your weight, whether you are planning on losing,
Stay Hydrated:
Myers said she likes getting people to see how maintaining or gaining weight, to give an optimal
this information can help them in their lives. calorie count. Then it gives a meal plan showing Drink at least three liters of non-caloric beverages
“I like to keep an open format and get examples of how many servings of grains, proteins, fruits, every day.
what people eat, how they eat, and what their home vegetables and fats are best for each meal.
Don’t Waste Your Workout:
situations are because it’s just not applicable if you “Anyone who says it’s too hard to count calories,
Have a post-workout recovery meal or shake.
can’t translate it into your life,” she continued. this meal builder makes it simple,” she added.
Class participants are encouraged to keep a food The NOFFS app is good for Sailors on ships Supplement Wisely:
log where they track what they eat and why. because once it’s downloaded it doesn’t require any
Fuel first and supplement second.
“Are you eating because you’re hungry or because WiFi to use.
Sleep:
you’re bored or upset – so you want ice cream,” While the first class took place Tuesday, Myers
Myers said. “That gives people a really good insight said if people are interested in the course to contact Aim for eight hours of sleep.
into why they are making those food choices, too.” her at 301-295-0031.
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Raising Awareness About Cervical Health
By Kalila Fleming
WRNMMC Command Communications
“Cervical cancer is the most preventable
female cancer. Cervical Health Awareness
Month [observed during January] is
charged with raising awareness about
how women can protect themselves
from cervical cancer and HPV (human
papillomavirus), which is the major
cause of cervical cancer,” explained Air
Force Col. (Dr.) Chad Hamilton, chief of
Gynecologic Oncology at Walter Reed
National Military Medical Center.
About 79 million Americans have
HPV, and many do not know they
are infected, according to the U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services. This does not mean all women
with the HPV will get cervical cancer,
health-care officials added.
The HHS added that approximately
12,000 women in the United States get
cervical cancer each year, with about 4,000 “For most women, HPV will go away on “HPV vaccines have been shown to
dying from the disease. But the good news its own; however, if it does not, there is a prevent infection with the two types of
is the HPV vaccine can prevent HPV, and chance that over time if may cause cervical HPV that cause most cervical cancers.
cervical cancer can often be prevented cancer,” the CDC added. In its early stages, Also, regular screening by Pap or
with regular screening tests and follow- cervical cancer may not cause signs and HPV tests at recommended intervals
up care, Hamilton added. symptoms, but as it progresses there is important. These tests help find
Hamilton explained the cervix is may be pain and bleeding or discharge abnormal cells or high risk HPV in the
vulnerable to a number of health from the vagina that is not normal for the cervix before cancer develops when it is
conditions, many of which are woman, including as bleeding after sex. easily treated,” Hamilton added.
asymptomatic. “But some HPV types Hamilton agreed that the HPV and According to the American Congress
can cause changes on a woman’s cervix regular screening tests can help prevent of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,
that can lead to cervical cancer over time, cervical cancer. “As gynecologic cancer it is recommended that women start
while other types can cause genital or specialists, we strongly advocate that receiving periodic pelvic examinations
skin warts,” according to the Centers for young women and men ages 9 to 26 get beginning at the age of 21 (or younger
Disease Control and Prevention. vaccinated against HPV,” he said. when indicated by medical history). “Age
21 is also the recommended age to start
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cervical cancer (Pap) screenings, which Air Force Col. (Dr.) Chad Hamilton,
should then be continued at guideline chief of Gynecologic Oncology at
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