Navy Air Force Half Marathon & Navy 5 Miler - September 14, 2014

The Navy-Air Force Half Marathon is an annual race hosted by Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). This prestigious race began 11 years ago as the Navy 5 Miler and has grown to about 5,000 runners! The year 2014 will mark the 3rd year for the Half Marathon and the 11th year for the 5 miler.

The event will take place on Sunday, September 14 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It starts and finishes at the Washington Monument, followed by an awards ceremony.

Road Closures

15th Street from Constitution Avenue to Independence Avenue will be closed at 4:30 am until approximately 11:00 am.

Roads leading to East and West Potomac Park will be closed from 5:50 am until approximately 11:00 am. Access will be allowed to East Potomac Park from either I-395N or SW Freeway

*A two way traffic pattern will be established on Ohio Drive to the exit of the Hains Point Golf Course

All vehicles exiting East Potomac Park will need to do so via the SE Freeway from Buckeye Drive.

Rock Creek Parkway will be closed from 5:50 am to approximately 11:00 am. Access will be allowed to Thompson's Boat Center.

There will be a two way traffic pattern at the ramp from K Street to southbound Rock Creek Parkway to access the Kennedy Center

Beach Drive will be closed northbound and southbound starting at Porter Street 5:50 am to 11:00 am.

**Exception** traffic will be able to exit the National Zoo and proceed northbound. Memorial Bridge will be closed at 5:50 am and should be reopened by 10:00 am.

One Year later: Remembering the D.C. Navy Yard




Washington Navy Yard survivor Ms. Jennifer Bennett and U.S. Park Police Officer Matthew Cooney

  On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, just days before the 1-year anniversary of the Washington Navy Yard shooting, Ms. Jennifer Bennett, United States Park Police Officer Matthew Cooney, Pilot Sergeant Kenneth Burchell, and Rescue Technician Sergeant David Tolson reunited at the “Eagle’s Nest” to reflect on the Navy Yard shooting and their forever bond.

Officer Cooney had provided first aid to Ms. Bennett’s gunshot wound on the roof of Building 197 as they awaited the Eagle to airlift her to safety. Officer Cooney presented Ms. Bennett with a patch from the uniform shirt he wore on September 16, 2013. In awe, Ms. Bennett asked “what happened to your shirt?” Officer Cooney advised her that the shirt was badly damaged and had to be destroyed. However, he saved a patch for himself and a patch for her as a small token of remembrance and resilience. With an embrace, Ms. Bennett expressed how special and meaningful the patch was to her.

U.S. Park Police Presents Award

Major J. Burks, Major S. Fear, Matt Birnbaum;FLIR Director of Sales, Jenny Brooks; FLIR Mid-Atlantic Territory Manager, Major C. Guddemi and Captain S. Booker

On Friday, September 5, 2014, the United Stated Park Police held an awards ceremony recognizing and honoring FLIR for their dedicated service. FLIR representatives and U.S. Park Police officials gathered at the "Eagle’s Nest" located in Anacostia Park to commemorate FLIR’s contributions and continued support with Inaugural celebrations, 4th of July celebrations, and numerous special events.

U.S. Park Police’s Eagle 2 is equipped with a FLIR 8500 infrared and color sensor that provides stable thermal imaging as well as color video that assists with a range of law enforcement and rescue operations.

Pioneers in thermal imaging FLIR Systems, Inc.R designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness.

2014 Events DC Nation’s Triathlon

The 9th Annual Events DC Nation’s Triathlon to Benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will take place Sunday, September 7, 2014 in the nation’s capital, Washington, DC.

It features a course that winds through Washington, DC’s monument corridor in the shadow of the nation’s best known memorials and national treasures. This International Distance triathlon, sanctioned by the USAT, includes a 1.5k swim in the Potomac River, 40k bike course through DC, and a 10k run through Washington, DC’s historical landmarks with a spectacular finish!

Date: Sunday, September 7, 2014
Time: 7:00 AM
Venue: Washington, DC
Address: West Potomac Park

There will be traffic closures in effect until 2:00 pm to include the following:

Most of East Potomac Park and all of West Potomac Park will be closed for this event from approximately 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. The only exception is a two way traffic pattern will be in affect to allow individuals to access Hains Point Golf Course and Tennis Bubble.

**Access can only be gained via the ramps from the Freeway to East Potomac Park. The only way to exit East Potomac Park will be from Buckeye Drive to the SE Freeway.

Maine Avenue will be closed west of East Basin Drive, from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Independence Avenue will be closed west of 15th Street, from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Rock Creek Parkway will be closed in its entirety. South of Virginia Avenue, will be closed from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. North of Virginia Avenue, will be closed from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm.

**The only exception is there will be one lane allowing a two way traffic flow from the ramp from K Street to southbound Rock Creek Parkway (to allow visitation to and from Thompson Boat Center).

Beach Drive will be closed south of Porter Street, with no access to or from The National Zoo from Beach Drive.

Traffic can flow south on Cathedral Avenue NW and up Shoreham Hill to Calvert Street NW.

Course Map:http://bit.ly/1redT89

U.S. Park Police - Cold Case

Sketch of deceased boy

The U.S. Park Police seeks assistance from the public in identifying a deceased boy found on the Baltimore Washington Parkway in 1981.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and U.S. Park Police Investigations Unit are currently working together to find out who this young man was and are looking for the public’s help.

For more information on this case please visit The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Blog