The Nimitz Five Star Report May 2011
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From the Captain’s Cabin
“God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.”
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Chaplain’s Corner ; A Message from the CMDCM
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Ombudsman Information; Useful Information;
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
May Special Events
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NEX Models wanted; NBK Chapel Workshops
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Navy Teen Summer Adventure Scholarship Program; Extreme Makeover-Home Edition; Military Special Needs Program
From the Captain’s Cabin A Message from the CO Captain Paul Monger Commanding Officer, USS Nimitz
Hello to all our families and friends. This has been another busy month of getting work done on the ship in order to make NIMITZ even more capable to do our nation’s tasking on her next deployment. We have also taken a look into the future and started to prepare our Sailors and families for the impending homeport change from Bremerton to Everett, Washington in December. Continued on page 2 1
Capt. Paul Monger Commanding Officer
From the Captain’s Cabin
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Chaplain’s Corner Chaplain Brent Johnson Command Chaplain
We have a website dedicated to providing you information so you all will know what is happening and what you are entitled to during the move. In addition we held a homeport change fair on 29 Apr and I hope that you were able to attend. Our goal was to provide you as much information as possible and also to hear what your concerns are as we prepare for this big step. We had several speakers who presented information on many topics including housing, moving, your entitlements and commuting as well as many other subjects. I hope we answered your questions. If we were unable to provide your answer on the spot, we will research your question and post an answer on the homeport change website so others can benefit from the information as well.
The Odd Shaped Golf Ball I have this really odd shaped golf ball. It isn’t round like all other golf balls. It is shaped like a football. There are dimples on the surface and it is white like your typical golf balls but it looks odd. I bought mine in a gift shop on a vacation. At first I thought it was a novelty item, like Jack-a-lopes or weather rocks, but then I saw golf courses set up for this unique ball. People call the game golf cross, and use the oval shaped ball to play the game. When we see something that looks a little different from what we have become accustomed to we think of little Elmo singing, “One of these things is not like the other.” Not too long ago I had a “One of these things” moment in the Kingdom of God. I heard about the House Church Movement.
We also sponsored an open house at the government housing areas on the Everett side so you could see the quarters first hand and see what you may be getting in to. I hope you were able to attend this event and, as we promised, every Sailor that took the time to participate on Saturday, 30 Apr, will be entitled to a day off in the next couple of weeks. We are committed to making sure you have what you need to make an informed decision on your future. If we have missed something or neglected to give you a piece of information, please let us know.
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From the Command Master Chief
NIMITZ Family, The weather is finally starting to get – and STAY - warmer. Shari and I even Bar-B-Q’ed the last two weekends in a row! With the warm weather come all those activities that go along with it. The one I would like to touch on briefly is motorcycles, be they street or off-road. In case you did not know, every Sailor that rides a motorcycle needs to attend at least the basic Motorcycle Safety courses, even if they do not ride the bike on base. There are also mandatory Off-Road Safety courses and Café Racer Courses for those who own those type of vehicles – again regardless if they are ridden on base or not. Ultimately, these classes are for the safety of your Sailor – and for you too if you ride are a rider yourself. If your Sailor owns a motorcycle, ask ‘em if they have had the courses – it could just save their life. Respectfully, CMDCM William "Aussie" Lloyd-Owen Command Master Chief USS NIMITZ (CVN-68)
I also think it is important for you to understand that we will be doing things differently than maybe what you have experienced on other ships in the area, or you may have heard from friends who have been stationed here. We will not be entitled to Navy chartered ferries running back and forth between Bremerton and Everett, either while we are in Everett or after we make the next homeport change back to Bremerton in 2014. If you qualify, you will be entitled to a PCS move to Bremerton and I expect the criteria to qualify to be the same as it is now. If you do not qualify or chose not to move, you will be responsible for your transportation to and from work. Again, ferries will not be provided. Please check out the homeport change website through the link on our regular website. You will be glad you did! Also, if you want to see firsthand what we are up to, check out our Media Department’s allstar production of “Dry Dock” on our Facebook page. All the best, CAPT Paul O. Monger Commanding Officer USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) 2
The Odd-Shaped Golf Ball
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Ask an Ombudsman Selected by the commanding officer (CO), your Navy Family ombudsman is a spouse of a command member who voluntarily serves as the official liaison between the command and its families. The ombudsman is a vital resource to assist the command in discharging the CO’s responsibilities for the morale and welfare of the command’s families. The ombudsman is the link between the command and the Navy family. This is especially true in deploying commands, where the ombudsman is the primary point of contact between the families at home and the command during deployment. As a spouse, it is important to get acquainted with your local ombudsman. The ombudsman is not a counselor or a social worker, but can show you a direct route to getting the assistance you need to find solutions and resources.
This is where people gather for worship in their homes, and is more than just a Bible Study. They sing, plan ways to reach people in their communities, and connect with God. I immediately compared it to home schooling and assumed it was a continuation of the same movement. That worked until I met people who met in home churches who sent their kids to public schools. That paradigm didn’t pan out. Reading a book by Jim Wilson recently I ran across a sentence that helped me understand the basic motivation for anyone looking for a community of faith, and enabled me to comprehend why many people do not feel comfortable in a “traditional” church setting. Wilson says there are three essential “yearnings” common to all people. These yearnings are; to believe, to belong, and to become. Everyone comes to a religious gathering wondering what and who those who attend believe. They also want a place where they can belong without compromising their beliefs. Now you can suppose how I must feel about this. I’m a professional pastor, trained in a seminary with the purpose of providing pastoral care to members of a typical parish that meets in a church building. At first I sang, “One of these things is not like the others, one of these things does not belong here.” It was like looking at that oval shaped golf ball and saying to myself “this can’t be real.” As usual Jesus had a check for that thought already in place. I recalled a passage in the book of Mark when the disciples of Jesus were upset at meeting a guy who was not part of their group who was successful at doing ministry in the name of Jesus. They were jealous of their position close to Jesus, disciples who were close to the power of the Messiah. They gave him a cease and desist order. That made sense. Jesus surprised them. He told them to allow him to minister. The disciples heard him say “whoever is not against us is for us.” You can find that quote in the ninth chapter of Mark at verse forty. Jesus wasn’t threatened by him. He was concerned that the essential work of the Kingdom of God was getting done. The man was caring for people, doing the work of God. That was the bottom line. So are those house churches. People are believing in God, belonging to a community of faith, and becoming the people of God. Now I sing “One of these things is not like the other, one of these things is just not the same, and that’s ok.” Who knows, I may attend a house church someday and just sit in the back and believe, belong, and become. How about you?
From CNIC’s Family Connection, 2-2011
USS Nimitz Ombudsman Team Kristin Crow Jeanine Neiman La’Del Cassidy Email: uussssnniim miittzz@ @yyaahhoooo..ccoom m Direct: 360-340-2515 Careline: 1-877-600-NAVY (6289) #3 Here are a few examples of when to call your Ombudsman Team: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Resource & Referral Financial Difficulties Marital Difficulties Death in the Family Childbirth or At Risk Pregnancy General Information on the Nimitz Kitsap or San Diego County Activities
USS Nimitz Family Readiness Group (FRG) Being a part of your FRG is a great way to make friends, support our sailors and their families, and have Fun! See how you can be part of The Action! To subscribe to their Monthly Newsletter email: teamnimitz@yahoo.com
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Useful Information
USS Nimitz Mailing Address:
Naval Base Kitsap Fleet and Family Support Center (NBK FFSC): 1.866.854.0638
Your Sailor’s Rate and Name Sailor’s Dept/Division USS NIMITZ (CVN68) FPO AP 96620-2820
San Diego Area Fleet and Family Support Center (SD FFSC): 1.866.923.6478 Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS): www.nmcrs.org Navy Legal Service (NLSO): www.jag.navy.mil
Military One Source:www.militaryonesource.com American Red Cross – National: (877)272-7337 American Red Cross – Bremerton :( 360)377-3761 Safe Ride Taxi - BDCC Bremerton :( 360)782-2378 Safe Ride Taxi - Yellow Cab: (206)622-6500 Safe Ride San Diego: Dial 511
AFTER HOURS ACCESS LINE AVAILABLE FOR URGENT ISSUES & ADVICE An after-hours access line is available to beneficiaries enrolled to Naval Hospital Bremerton (or one of our health clinics) with questions, concerns and/or wanting to contact a provider. The access line is staffed 24 hours a day, however, during working hours patients are asked to call their clinic directly. After working hours the access line will provide information or contact a provider to assist patients (if needed). The purpose of this service is to allow direct access to providers for urgent issues or urgent advice. It is not designed for routine matter such as medication refills or laboratory result follow up. The access line can be reached by calling: 360-475-5700 (for Bremerton, Bangor, PSNS) or 425-304-4060 (for Everett).
MAY 2011 SPECIAL EVENTS 5 MAY – CINCO
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BREMERTON REC CTR: 1600-2100 BOWL ALL NIGHT FOR $5 SAM ADAMS: 1700-2100 $5 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT TACO BAR, DRINK SPECIALS, FIESTA MUSIC. INSIDE OUT LOUNGE: 2130 NO COVER CHARGE DJ M USIC , DRINK SPECIALS, FREE B AR SNACKS,
6MAY - F AM ILY BING O NIG HT JACKSON PARK YOUTH & TEEN CTR 1900-2200 FREE W ITH GAMES & PRIZES; FAMILIES MUST REMAIN ON-SITE FOR DURATION OF ACTIVITIES
8 MAY – MOT HER’ S DAY BRUNCH:
BANGOR PLAZA 0900-1400 PRICES $19.95(ADULTS) $17.95(55+/SENIORS) $14.95 (AGE10-12) $8.95(AGE5-9) AGE 4 & UNDER FREE
BOW LING:
Important Contact Information Naval Hospital Bremerton
BANGOR O LYM PIC LANES 1200- 1800 MOMS BOW L FREE W HEN ACCOMPANIED BY CHILD
SPECIAL:
BANGOR CINEMA PLUS T HEATER MOMS GET FREE ADMISSION
Tricare Regional Appointment Center: 1-800-404-4506
13–15 MAY – NW MILIT ARY SPORT S CHAM PIONSHIP G OLF T OUR NAM ENT
Hospital Information Desk: 360-475-4000 Pharmacy Refills: 360-475-4217
GALLERY GOLF COURSE, WHIDBEY; EVENT SERVES AS QUALIFIER FOR THE RAINIER CUP IN JUNE. OPEN TO ALL MWR PATRONS, PRIORITY T O ACT IVE DUT Y PART ICIPANT S. T H REGISTER BY MAY 9 .
Primary Care Clinics: Family Medicine: 360-475-4379 Internal Medicine: 360-475-4206 Pediatrics: 360-475-4216 Website:
VISIT HTTP://W WW .NAVYLIFEPNW .COM WWW .FACEBOOK.COM/KITSAPFFR
http://nhbremerton.org
FOR MORE EVENTS AND DETAILS
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The NEX on Bangor is looking for Men, Women, and children to walk to walk the catwalk during the Bangor Plaza Mother's Day Brunch. (This does not include the price of brunch.)
Navy Region Northwest Fleet & Family Support Center Here is a link to the navylifepnw website with a list of upcoming webinars for many months to come. You can see that the staff at Fleet and Family is trying to make a wide variety of classes easily available to all. Visit them at: www.navylifepnw.com or on Facebook
The models will be showcasing some of the styles or local NEX has to offer. If you are interested please call the NEX and ask for Stacey at 360-697-8714 or email her at stacey-stewart@nexweb.org. If you are already to walk the catwalk sign up at customer service. They do ask that you be available for a fitting and a dress rehearsal on Saturday May 7 before the big Fashion show on May 8th during the Mother's Day Brunch.
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Naval Base Coronado https://www.cnic.navy.mil/Coronado/BaseSupport/index.htm
Naval Base Point Loma https://www.cnic.navy.mil/PointLoma/BaseSupport/index.htm
Naval Base Kitsap Chapels "Finding Your Best Friend at Home" Marriage Workshop This is the marriage event of 2011! Join us for a relationship-changing night with nationally known marriage educators and counselors Bob and Carol Baker. You and your spouse will learn how to become great friends and live happily together! In addition, you will receive resources which will grow and strengthen the most important relationship in your life. What: "Finding Your Best Friend at Home" Marriage Workshop When: Friday, 13 May 2011 from 1700-1800 (Register/Dinner); 1800-2100 (Workshop) Where: Bangor Chapel Social Hall Welcomed to attend: Couples who are dating, engaged or Married and are Department of Defense Personnel, Retirees or Family Members. TALKING POINTS: Dynamic interactive events which will greatly strengthen the relationship with your partner. Learn how to overcome conflict, build intimacy and peace within your household. This FREE event is limited to 25 couples and it will fill quickly. Please call the NBK Chapel to register at 360-3966005.
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Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) is accepting applications for its 2011 Navy Teen Summer Adventure Scholarship Program, which will allow 180 eligible Navy teens, ages 13-17, to attend one of eight all-expenses paid summer camps, schools and workshops. To apply for the 2011 Navy Teen Camp Scholarship Program, visit www.cnic.navy.mil. Click "What We Do," then "Family Readiness." Or, visit www.tinyurl.com/3vu7gz9 to read the brochure and complete the application. Teens are required to write an essay about the adventure they want to experience. Eligibility Requirements . Participant must be eligible to enroll in Navy Youth Programs. . Participant must be dependent of Navy active-duty or Reserve personnel. . Participant must be between the ages of 13-17 by June 1, 2011. . Must possess a valid passport if traveling from a foreign country or applying for sailing camp. . Applications must be submitted no later than May 15, 2011. Applications must be received no later than May 20, 2011.
AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE – EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION WASHINGTON, April 19, 2011 - I'm excited to share new information about an amazing opportunity for deserving military families. The producers of ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" are seeking people involved in the military whose home deserves an extreme makeover. The producers are looking for people with "amazing strength of character and who put their own needs aside to help others," a press release said. "Whether it's a soldier, a mom, a teacher or a fireman, we think deserving families are families who inspire those around them." Additionally, the show's producers are seeking families whose houses need major alterations or repair - "homes that present serious problems for the family and affect the family's quality of life." To be eligible, families must own their single family home and be able to demonstrate how a makeover will make a difference in their lives. Interested military families or people who wish to nominate a military family should e-mail a short description of the family's story to emheusa@gmail.com. The e-mail should include the names and ages of household members, a description of the family's challenges, an explanation of why the family is deserving of a makeover or is a positive role model in the community, photos of the family and their home, and contact numbers. The deadline for nominations is May 30, but people should send submissions early, the release said. Only up to 25 families are selected each season. For more information on the application process, visit http://abc.go.com/primetime/xtremehome/index?pn=apply.
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