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January 8, 2015

Vol. XXXII No.1

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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield On The Horizon

By NDW Public Affairs

Preparations for Force Protection and Anti-Terrorism exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield (SC/CS 15) 2015 are well underway. Personnel to expect increased security measures at Navy installations throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia starting Feb. 2-13.

SC-CS 15 is a Force Protection exercise conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) on all Navy installations in the Continental United States to enhance the training and readiness of Navy security personnel as well as establish a learning environment for security personnel to exercise functional plans and operational capabilities.

“The goal of this year’s Solid CurtainCitadel Shield is to drive decision making at all levels of command through immediate analysis, fusion and enunciation of threat indicators and warnings,” said Joseph Goldsberry, NDW lead exercise planner.

“We will test and assess our pre-emptive and defense in depth measures based upon

a variety of threats across the region.”

Solid Curtain is an exercise focused on command, control, and communication (C3) between all echelons Navy wide. Citadel Shield is an installation-level training exercise to test the ability of naval security forces during an emergency. “The protection of our personnel, mission and critical infrastructure has always been our primary goal,” said Goldsberry. “This year, we are also concentrating on the recovery phase of operations.”

The elevation of Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs) and increased security measures can be anticipated at all Navy installations for the duration of the exercise. While mitigations to alleviate traffic are in place, installations, and base tenant commands are encouraged to highlight the potential for base-access delays within their local communities to visitors, retirees, the workforce, Sailors and their families.

During the SC-CS15 exercise, installation personnel and the surrounding communities may see an increase in delay at installation entry control points.

Local area residents may also see increased military activity, and possible traf-

fic/pedestrian congestion, associated with the exercise.

Goldsberry said that his team will be looking for ways to utilize all security and emergency resources in a crisis faster and efficiently. “This way, we can provide resources to our personnel and restore our critical missions as fast as possible,” said Goldsberry.

Some of the training events that will be taking place are waterfront threats, personnel trying to gain unauthorized access to installations, among others.

“NDW does an excellent job training to our mission. Yet, we are always looking for ways to improve our plans, policies and response,” said Goldsberry. “As in exercises past, after this exercise we will collect lessons learned from our staff. The lessons learned will include things we think we did right and things we think we can improve on. We will use these lessons learned to build upon. This year is no different, we expect to improve over last year and find things to improve upon during the next exercise.”

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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Anthony Crooks clears the side of the Supply Department at Naval Air Station Patuxent River during Solid CurtainCitadel Shield 2014 active shooter and hostage drill. Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield is a two-week anti-terrorism force protection exercise that tests Navy installations on various crises in response to elevated force protection conditions.

Are You Ready For Winter?

From Commander, Navy Installations Command

Photo courtesy of Tedrick E. Fryman

A snowman is on the National Mall near the Washington Monument after a near-record snowfall in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area during the snowfall of Feb. 2010. The snow forced the closing of the federal government, including all national monuments and area schools and airports.

Winter’s weather makes emergency preparedness especially crucial at this time of year. With advanced planning you can be ready for any unexpected hazard that may surface.

A snowman is on the National Mall near the Washington Monument after a near-record snowfall in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area during the snowfall of Feb. 2010.

The snow forced the closing of the federal government, including all national monuments and area schools and airports. Winter’s weather makes emergency preparedness especially crucial at this time of year.

With advanced planning you can be ready for any unexpected hazard that may surface.

Photo courtesy of Tedrick E. Fryman A snowman is on the National Mall near the Washington Monument after a near-record snowfall in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area during the snowfall of Feb. 2010.

The snow forced the closing of the federal government, including all national monuments and area schools and airports. Winter’s weather makes emergency preparedness especially crucial at this time of year. With ad-

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vanced planning you can be ready for any unexpected hazard that may surface.

More News ‘O Christmas Tree’ Keep fire safety in mind when decorating for the holidays Navy Commands Receive Federal Energy and Water Management Award Volunteers Needed Naval District Washington Begins Holiday Season with Tree Lighting Ceremony Joint Base ushers in holiday season with annual tree lighting advertisement The arrival of January and winter means that we are bound for colder temperatures in the coming months. Visions of skiing, curling up by the fire, snowflakes as they fall gracefully to the ground, and all their preparations create eager anticipation, but the winter’s frigid temperatures, blizzards, and storms make emergency preparedness especially crucial at this time of year. With advanced planning in three key areas, you can be ready for any unexpected hazard that surfaces amidst winter’s delight. Ready Navy is here to help; visit www.ready.navy.mil.

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Be and Stay Informed Learn about hazards that are common in winter months and most likely to happen in your area, such as winter storms and power outages. The Ready Navy website “Be and Stay Informed” tabs offer specific instructions, information, and resources you may need to know regarding winter storms, power outages and home fires.

Make a Plan As a family, make an emergency plan so that everyone in the family understands what to do, where to go, and what to take in the event of a fire or any emergency. Additionally, winter fire hazards, ice and winter winds can bring down power lines, making traditional communication difficult. Your emergency plan should include how your family will communicate with each other, particularly if normal communication methods, such as phone lines or cell towers, are out. Road conditions and other hazards

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Personnel should register for the AtHoc wide area alert network if they have not already done so in order to be aware of force protection conditions and other emergency, environmental, or exercise related impacts on the area. Staggered entry and exit times for personnel working on installations should be considered in order to limit traf-

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Continued from 1 can limit ease of movement. Have a contact person outside the area that each member of the family can notify that they are safe, if separated. The Ready Navy website provides printable forms and contact cards to guide you in your planning.

Lastly, learn about the mustering requirements at your command and become familiar with the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS), https:// navyfamily.navy.mil.

Freeze Winter Fires Did you know that heating sources are the second leading cause of home fires every year, especially during winter months?

Kerosene heaters, candles, and wood burning fireplaces are big culprits, with December being the peak time for home candle fires. Freeze winter fires by using these items safely: - Keep anything combustible at least three feet away from any heat source.

- Use kerosene heaters only where approved by authorities, and refuel outside and only after the heater has cooled.

- Never leave a burning candle unattended or abandoned.

- Use fire screens to keep the fire in the fireplace and have your chimney cleaned every year.

- Make sure that your home has at least one smoke detector.

fic at entry control points. Personnel should also familiarize themselves with their command or tenant command anti-terrorism plan to better know what to expect during the exercise.

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Visit or new website at www.navdistwash.org<http://www.navdistwash.org> Build a Kit The best way to prepare for the unexpected is to create one or more emergency kits that include enough water and nonperishable supplies for every family member to survive at least three days. Keep a kit prepared at home, and consider having kits in your car, at work, and a portable version in your home ready to take with you. These kits will enable you and your family to respond to a winter (or any emergency) more effectively. Your various emergency kits will be useful whether you have shelter-inplace, are stranded at work or on the road, or move to another location. Be sure your kits address the needs of small children, individuals with special needs, and your pets.

In winter months, be sure to include blankets in your kits to warm family members should power outages knock out heat sources or you get stranded in a car. Additional winter items to consider are salt to melt ice on walkways; sand to increase traction; a broom and snow shovel to remove snow; plastic sheeting to keep winter winds from biting through windows; and hand warmers, hats, gloves, and seasoned wood for a source of warmth; as well as fire extinguishers for safety. You can find a suggested list of other kit items under the Ready Navy website’s “Make a Plan” tab.

Be Winter Ready Navy!

I am. Are you?

For information about Ready Navy and tips, forms, and guidance to be prepared for and stay informed about all hazards, visit www.ready.navy.mil. Ready Navy is a CNICsponsored emergency preparedness program.

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Naval Health Research Center Concludes Six-year Vaccine Study With FDA

By Anna Hancock Naval Health Research Center Public Affairs

The Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) recently concluded one of the largest vaccine safety studies in the command’s history, contributing to the fourth and final phase of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) smallpox vaccine safety trials.

For more than six years, NHRC led the six military facilities across the nation taking part in this effort. About 16,000 samples were collected when the FDA decided NHRC’s team had enough data to support the study.

“Even though the smallpox vaccine is an FDA approved vaccine, many vaccines undergo this post-marketing vaccine safety study [phase four],” said Lt. Cmdr. Lori Perry, a preventive medicine physician with NHRC and the study’s principal investigator. “It’s an extra measure to track all potential adverse effects.”

The smallpox vaccine, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, is safe and effective and given to people determined to be at high risk for smallpox infection. Routine vaccination against smallpox stopped in 1972 after the disease was eradicated in the United States.

“Military service members still receive the vaccine if they are deploying to an area where the threat of smallpox is present,” noted Perry.

In collaboration with the FDA and the vaccine manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur, NHRC established vaccine surveillance sites at Marine Corps Base Twentynine Palms, California, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Fort Bliss, Texas, Fort Hood, Texas, Fort Stewart, Geor-

gia and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, in 2008. Since then, NHRC’s teams diligently collected data each time a vaccine was administered and closely monitored the health and well-being of the person who received it.

The data was then reported to the manufacturer and ultimately the FDA who has the final authority on the vaccine’s safety.

“When we closed the surveillance sites down, it took the expertise from our quality assurance specialist and clinical trial program manager to ensure each applicable standard operating procedure was followed,” said Perry. “Every detail to safeguard personally identifiable information and ensure patient privacy was accounted for.”

This month, NHRC’s team is carrying out the administrative details in the turnover to its collaborative partners. This work will continue until the summer of 2015 but for now, NHRC’s Commanding Officer Capt.

Jacqueline Rychnovsky lauds the team responsible for executing the study.

“This study directly contributed to the safety and readiness of our service men and women,” explained Rychnovsky. “We appreciate the collaborative efforts from our Army, Marine Corps and Air Force counterparts at the surveillance sites. Their roles were integral to the success of the study.”

As the DoD’s premier deployment health research center, NHRC’s cutting-edge research and development is used to optimize the operational health and readiness of the nation’s armed forces. Within close proximity to more than 95,000 uniformed service members, world-class universities, and industry partners, NHRC’s expert team sets the standards in joint ventures, innovation, and practical application.

1st Navy Gold Star Dining Out

When: January 22, 2014 Location: Maryland-call for exact location!

You are invited to gather with other Gold Star Family Members for fellowship and support.

We look forward to meeting you! If you know of other Gold Star Family Members, please invite them to join us as well.

RSVP by January 20th, 2015 Installation Coordinator 301-400-3341 Regional Coordinator 202-433-3171 Naval District Washington **The Navy Gold Star Program supports Survivors of all Active Duty deaths, regardless of service or cause of death.

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This Week in Navy History January 2

1969 - Operation Barrier Reef began in Mekong Delta, Vietnam

January 3

1904 - Marines from USS Dixie arrive in Panama 1944 - Top Marine ace MAJ Boyington captured after shooting down 28 aircraft 1945 - Third Fleet carriers begin a 2 day attack against Formosa destroying 100 aircraft with loss of only 22 aircraft.

January 4

1910 - Commissioning of USS Michigan (BB-27), the first U.S. dreadnought battleship.

1863 - Blockading ship USS Quaker City captures sloop Mercury carrying despatches emphasizing desperate plight of the South.

1989 - Aircraft (VF-32) from USS John F. Kennedy shoot down 2 hostile Libyan Migs.

January 5

1855 - USS Plymouth crew skirmish with Chinese troops 1875 - CDR Edward Lull begins expedition to locate best ship canal route across

Panama. Route followed 30 years later.

1943 - USS Helena (CL-50) fired first proximity fused projectile in combat and shot down Japanese divebomber in southwest Pacific.

1968 - First Male Nurse Corps officer in Regular Navy, LT Clarence W. Cote.

January 6

1916 - First enlisted flight training class at Pensacola, FL 1942 - Japanese capture 11 Navy Nurses in Manila, Philippines 1967- Operation Deckhouse V begins in Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

1996 - USS Hopper, named for RADM Grace Hopper, launched.

January 7

1960 - Launch of first fully-guided flight of Polaris missile at Cape Canaveral (flew 900 miles) 1967 - Mobile Riverine Force begins arriving at Vung Tau, Vietnam

January 8

1847 - Battle of San Gabriel (Navy, Ma- Artist rendering of USS John F. Kennedy which shot down 2 Libyan Migs on Jan. 4 1989. rines, Army defeat Mexicans in CA)

Full Steam Ahead for Navy Science: Winter Comes to ONR From the Office of Naval Research The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has begun a new era, as Rear Adm. Mathias W. Winter-a decorated aviator with advanced degrees in both computer science and national resource strategy-was sworn in as the chief of naval research (CNR).

Winter officially took the helm of ONR, the organization that leads Navy and Marine Corps research efforts, during a change-ofcommand held on Dec. 30. The ceremony was held at the Pentagon and officiated by the Honorable Sean Stackley, assistant secretary of the Navy (research, development and acquisition).

“As the next Chief of Naval Research, I look forward to leading the ONR team in stretching the limits of physics and discovering the next generation of breakthrough technologies to ensure a dominant, capable and relevant naval force for the future,” said Winter.

“Our Navy/Marine Corps research enterprise has a rich history of discovering and inventing game-changing technologies that has truly shifted the corpus of human knowledge and enabled our Sailors and Marines to retain the decisive warfighting advantage where it matters, when it matters.”

As head of ONR, Winter will oversee the nearly $2 billion Department of the Navy budget for naval science and technology programs. ONR supports scientific efforts around the world, from basic and conceptual research to applied research and even quick-turnaround technologies requested

by Sailors and Marines.

Concurrent with the duties of CNR, Winter also will serve as director, Innovation Technology Requirements, and Test and Evaluation (OPNAV-N84).

He relieves Rear Adm. Matthew L. Klunder, who is retiring from the Navy after 32 years of naval service and three years as CNR. “I’m honored to be given this unique command opportunity as I build upon Rear Adm. Klunder’s successes in bringing together the brightest minds across the Department of the Navy, academia and industry to solve our toughest technological challenges,” he said.

U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams

Sean J. Stackley, assistant secretary of the Navy for research development and acquisition, joins Rear Adm. Mathias Winter’s daughter as they replace his one-star shoulder boards with two-star shoulder boards during a promotion ceremony at the Pentagon. Following the ceremony Rear Adm. Winter relieved Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder as the Chief of Naval Research (CNR).

As a flag officer, Winter served as commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division; assistant commander for test and evaluation, Naval Air Systems Command; and Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons.

Highlights of his earlier naval career include flying operational missions as an A6E Intruder bombardier/navigator, chief of staff to the PEO for tactical aircraft performance and major program manager of the DoN’s Precision Strike Weapons portfolio.

He holds a Master’s Degree from the Naval Postgraduate School and also from the National Defense University’s Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Winter, a na-

tive of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, graduated from Shippensburg Area High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame.

Winter will be the opening speaker at the Naval Future Force Science & Technology EXPO in Washington, D.C. The EXPO, to be held Feb. 4-5, also will feature a keynote speech from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert.

On the first day, Winter will join other Department of Defense leaders for a discussion on science and technology priorities. On the second day, he will moderate a discussion on research, development, test-

ing and evaluation.

For more information about the EXPO, visit: http://www.onr.navy.mil/expo.

ONR provides the science and technology necessary to maintain the Navy and Marine Corps’ technological advantage.

Through its affiliates, ONR is a leader in science and technology with engagement in 50 states, 70 countries, 1,035 institutions of higher learning and 914 industry partners. ONR employs More than 1,000 people, comprising uniformed, civilian and contract personnel, with additional employees at the Naval Research Lab in Washington, D.C. For more news from Office of Naval Research, visit www.navy.mil/local/onr/.

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NSA Washington-JBAB Fleet Family and Fun Centralized Scheduling

Military and Family Support Center (MFSC) located on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling introduces a comprehensive centralized scheduling service for your individual appointment needs. One call to our screeners gets you an appointment for pre-separation briefs, employment services, clinical counseling, personal financial management, relocation, deployment and a host of other programs and services.

MFSC is here to support you and stands ready to assist with every career and life change. Contact our Centralized Scheduling Center for individual, marriage and family counseling, individual resume assistance, financial counseling, relocation assistance or deployment/reintegration support. Please call 202-685-6019 to schedule an appointment.

CAREER SUPPORT AND RETENTION

The Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP)

Offers an array of services and benefits to transitioning service members, including computers setup for individuals to go online to different job banks, college and scholarship resources and career assessment tools. Resume Writing Workshops are offered which includes Federal Resume Writing Interview Skills, information on veterans’ benefits and a professional resource library; Two TAP Seminars and one Executive TAP Seminar - five-day programs - are offered monthly sponsored by the departments of Labor and Veteran Affairs, and include information that will benefit the transitioning military member.

Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP)

Offers seven basic services, which include job search strategies, job readiness, resource information, job referral service, individual counseling assistance, career planning and links to education and volunteer opportunities.

Pre-Separation Briefings

Service members preparing to transition from military to civilian life are required by law to attend a pre-separation counseling briefing. The pre-separation brief is designed to make transitioning military members aware of all the services and benefits available to them and their family members under Transition GPS. These briefings will provide the information necessary to make more informed decisions. For your convenience the preseparation counseling briefing is available through one-on-one appointments at Military and Family Support Center and can be made through Centralized Scheduling at 202-685-6019.

DEPLOYMENT READINESS/ FAMILY SERVICES Personal Financial Management (PFM)

Program offers individual and family financial counseling, financial classes, and is responsible for the Command Financial specialist training in the Region (NDW).

Life Skills Education

Provides presentations to help commands meet requirements, as well as enhance operational and personal readiness including parenting skills training, couples communication, anger and stress management, conflict resolution, Child Abuse Awareness, Spouse Abuse Awareness and suicide prevention. Trainings can be customized to fit needs of the command.

New Parent Support Program (NPS)

Assists new parents in coping with the demands of parenting and military life through parenting education and training and home visits to new parents prior to delivery and after delivery; information and referral for military and community resources; child development screenings and monitoring. All active duty members and their families who are pregnant and or have children in the home from infancy to three years old are eligible for these home visitation services.

Deployment/mobilization/readiness

Assisting Sailors and family members prepare for deployment, manage separations and reunite and reintegrate with families and community through services including the Family Accountability and Assessment System, Individual augmentee (IA) Indoc Course and Deployed Family Fun Days.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Provides assistance to service members with special needs children and family members with medical needs including resource referral to medical, counseling and educational services, support groups and care providers. Assists in finding duty stations where needs are met. Mandatory enrollment per OPNAVINST 1754.2D.

New PHA Process

The purpose of this policy is to inform all tenants of the new PHA process at the Branch Health Clinic Washington Navy Yard. In attempts to alleviate the daily PHA congestion, patients will now have an appointed date and time to complete their PHA. PHAs will be scheduled through the appointments line, 202-433-3132, and the service member will be complete their PHA on the provided date and time. PHAs will not be completed without a hard copy of the services member’s medical record.

The patients’ medical record must either be maintained at the Branch Health Clinic Washington Navy Yard or the patient must physically bring in their medical record.

If you have specific questions, please direct your questions to me or the Medical Readiness Department Leading Petty Officer, HM2 Matteson, Althea, althea.matteson@med.navy.mil , office 202-433-6713.

Boys and Girls Club volunteers

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington needs volunteer 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.martinez@afncr. af.mil.

Download the Free “ABSalute” App

The JBAB Warfighter & Family Readiness Marketing Department developed a

FFR/MWR Phone numbers Fitness Centers Washington Navy Yard, bldg. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-2282/2829

Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) Ticket Office, WNY Bldg. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-2484 Travel Office, WNY Bldg. 184 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 685-8299

Food & Beverage Catering & Conference Center, WNY Bldg. 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-3041/4312 Mordecai Booth’s Public House, WNY Bldg. 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 678-0514

Military and Family Support Center MFSC, JBAB Bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-6151 MFSC, JBAB Bldg. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-0450

Other Important Numbers FFR Administrative Office, WNY Bldg. 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FFRP Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MWR Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MWR Marketing Department, WNY Bldg. 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Regional Child Placement Office, JBAB Bldg. 414. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Family Housing Office, JBAB Bldg. 414 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Liberty Program/Center, JBAB Bldg. 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Outdoor Recreation/Equipment Rental, JBAB, Bldg. 928 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, JBAB, Bldg. 602 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . free smartphone application, bringing its resources to customers and employees on a mobile platform. Perfect for iPhone and Andriod devices.

“ABSalute” is a fast and easy-to-use application designed to allow quick access to events and programs. Download the app and receive the latest information about MWR, as well as Warfighter and Family Readiness programs.

The app features: - Facility finder including hours of operation, phone listings, and GPS capabilities - Upcoming special events and programs that can be added directly to your calendar - Outdoor Recreation and Capital Cove Marina equipment and boat rentals - Full dining facility menus - Quick links to the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler website, CNIC JBAB website, Naval District Washington (NDW) Facebook page and the current edition of the 411 magazine - Facility and Event Photos - Push notifications to alert users with the most current information.

Start off the New Year at the Fitness Center!

If your New Year’s Resolution for 2015 was to get into shape, the Washington Navy Yard Fitness Center has some great programs and promotions for you!

January Group Exercise Schedule Classes throughout the month of January are FREE* to all! So come on out and try something new to spice up your workout routine!

Monday Extreme Fitness 1045-1130 High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) 1140-1225 Stretch & Tone 1235-1320 (NEW!) Cycle Strong 1615-1700 (NEW!) Tuesday Yoga 1140-1225 Cycling 1235-1320

(202) 433-3659 (202) 433-4052 (202) 433-4662 (202) 433-5912 (202) 433-3055 (202) 433-0346 (202) 685-1802 (202) 767-9136 (202) 404-7050

Wednesday Cross Training 1100-1145 (NEW!) Absolute and Roll & Stretch 1200-1245 (NEW!) Yoga 1615-1700 Thursday Yoga Express 0700-0730 (NEW!) Beginner HIIT 1045-1130 (NEW!) Yoga 1615-1700 (NEW!) Friday Delvin’s Challenge 1100-1145 *Tae Kwon Do Class is not included in the FREE Group Exercise Promo. Please see the Fitness Center Staff for more information about Tae Kwon Do.

Annual 10lb. Challenge

January 5th thru March 31st Do you need direction and motivation to lose the weight you’ve always wanted to loose or the weight that snuck up on you during the holidays?

Goal - Lose 10 lbs.!

Registration & Weigh-In/Weigh-Out Dates - Everyone must weigh-in at the Fitness Center, in the Lobby on the same scale. This keeps it consistent.

First Weigh-in: January 5-7, 2015 Required Mid Weigh-in: February 16-18, 2015 Weigh-out: March 30-31, 2015 Cost & Eligibility - $10 & Open to all WNY Personnel Program Incentives FREE Group Exercise Classes for ALL during the month of January. Contractors who participate in the program will be given access to the Fitness Center at no charge throughout the program. Losers of 10lbs or more will split the pot of money made from registration. If all registrants lose 10lbs (we will work for that to happen) then everybody will get their $10 back!

For additional information, contact: WNY Fitness Center Staff at 202-433-2282 or stop by the Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 22

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DSO Changes Walk-in Hours

Defense Service Office North has changed walk-in hours to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. DSO North is the local office for legal defense services. Attorneys are available to provide advice to service members regarding nonjudicial punishments, summary courts-martial, Article 138 and 1150 complaints, administrative separation processing, hardship discharges and suspect’s rights. Consultations are confidential. DSO is located onboard WNY in Building 200, Suite 1200. Service members should present in uniform.

Wearing of Portable headphones, earphones, and Bluetooth devices:

The wearing of portable headphones, earphones, cellular hands-free devices, radios, recording devices or other portable listening devices while running, jogging, walking, bicycling, skating, or skate boarding in roadways and streets interferes with and impairs recognition of emergency signals, alarms, announcements, and the approach of EVs. NSAW personnel are advised use of these devices while performing the noted activities aboard NSAW fence line installations is prohibited. (TRAFFIC OPNAVINST 5100.12J)

Helmsmen Toastmasters

Want to improve your speaking and leadership skills? Come to Helmsmen Toastmasters! Join us Thursdays,7:30-8:45 a.m., at the Pentagon Library and Conference Center (PLCC). Toastmasters is an international organization that helps everyone speak, think, lead and listen better. For more info, contact Annika L’Ecuyer (annika.lecuyer@pentagon.af.mil or 703-614-7160) or Elizabeth Femrite (elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil or 571-256-8674). More information can be found at the Helmsmen Toastmasters website, http://helmsmen.toastmastersclubs.org.

NAVY 311

“NAVY 311” is the place to go for all types of information to help support Navy military, civilian, and retiree personnel and their families. Access NAVY 311 at 1-855NAVY-311 or (DSN) 510-NAVY-311. You can also email NAVY311@navy.mil or visit www.NAVY311.navy.mil.

Navy Wives Clubs of America

The D.C. Metro chapter of Navy Wives Clubs of America, Eleanor Roosevelt #37, hosts meetings every second Thursday of the month to discuss and plan volunteer activities in the local military and civilian communities. Military spouses of all branches are welcome to attend. For more information, email angeladowns@ me.com or visit www.facebook.com/NWCA37.

PAX Clinical Counseling Services

Clinical Counseling services can directly improve the quality of life of service members and their family by addressing the stressors facing today’s military: family hardships, marital conflicts, parent/child issues, money concerns, frequent moves, health and environmental factors, and many other difficulties. Make an appointment with a counselor by calling 301-342-4911 or 202-685-6019.

New PHA Process at WNY Clinic

In attempts to alleviate the daily PHA congestion, patients will now have an appointed date and time to complete their PHA. PHAs will be scheduled through the appointments line, 202-433-3132, and the service member will be complete their PHA on the provided date and time. PHAs will not be completed without a hard copy of the services member’s medical record. The patients’ medical record must either be maintained at the Branch Health Clinic Washington Navy Yard or the patient must physically bring in their medical record.

If you have specific questions, please direct your questions to me or the Medical Readiness Department Leading Petty Officer, HM2 Matteson, Althea, althea.matteson@med.navy.mil , office 202-433-6713

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NEX Focuses on Its Low Price Guarantee

By Kristine M. Sturkie Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs

Virginia Beach, VA (NNS) -- The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) announced Jan. 5 that its most recent market basket survey shows that customers save on average 24.15 percent when they shop at the NEX, not including sales tax.

And that’s not the only way customers are guaranteed to save at the NEX. “We want our customers to know that when they shop at their NEX they can be confident that they are getting the lowest price on the items they purchase,” said Tess Paquette, executive vice president, chief merchandising and marketing officer, NEXCOM. “To ensure that, we offer our Low Price Guarantee to our customers, which includes price matching, 14-day price guarantee as well as our everyday low price on household goods. We want the NEX to be top of mind for our valued customers when it comes to their shopping needs and know that we are committed to delivering quality, value and savings every day.”

The NEX’s price matching policy guaran-

tees that if customers find a lower price on a product at another retailer, the NEX will match the price. If the price difference is $10 or less, the price will be matched on the spot. No proof is required.

In addition, if a customer buys an item at a NEX then finds the identical item for less within 14 days in a NEX ad, a local competitor’s ad or at a qualifying online retailer (Target.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, BestBuy.com, ToysRUs.com, BabiesRUs. com), the NEX will match the price. The customer just needs to bring in the original NEX store receipt and proof of the current lower price.

Finally, to ensure the best prices on household items, the NEX lowered prices on hundreds of every day items such as laundry detergent, bleach, fabric softeners, paper towels and bath tissue.

“We know these are items our customers buy on a regular basis,” said Paquette. “We want customers to know when they purchase these items they are getting the best price in town. There’s no need to shop anywhere else but your NEX!” More information about NEX policies can be found at myNavyExchange.com/ command/customer_service.

DoD Releases 2015 Military Pay and Compensation Rates

By Defense Media Activity The Department of Defense announced the 2015 military pay and compensation rates for service members, with most service members receiving a one percent increase in basic pay Dec 22, 2014.

The new rates for basic pay, basic allowance for housing, basic allowance for subsistence, and the cost of living allowance rates for the contiguous United States will take effect on Jan. 1, 2015.

Basic pay for service members will increase one percent, except for general and flag officers who will not see an increase in 2015. For example, an E-4 with 3 years of service will see an increase in basic pay of $22.20 per month, while an O-3 with 6 years of service will receive a basic pay increase of $54.30 per month in 2015.

Basic allowance for housing rates for service members in 2015 will increase on average $17 per month, or 0.5 percent.

Rates are calculated using median current market rent and average utilities (including electricity, heat, and water/sewer) for each pay grade, both with and without dependents. Two changes were made to BAH rate computations for 2015: renter’s insurance, which contributed an average of one percent to rates, was eliminated, and the Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act reduced housing rates on average one percent for service members.

However, individual rate protection for service members remains an integral part of the BAH program. This means that even if BAH rates decline - including through the elimination of renter’s insurance and the reduction in the calculated rate - a service member who maintains uninterrupted BAH eligibility in a given location will not see a rate

decrease. This ensures that service members who have made long-term commitments in the form of a lease or contract are not penalized if local housing costs decrease.

Service members can calculate their BAH payment by using the basic allowance for housing calculator here<http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahcalc.cfm>.

The 2015 basic allowance for subsistence rates for military members will increase by 2.9 percent over last year. The new rates are: * $367.92 per month for enlisted members * $253.38 per month for officers The annual adjustments to basic allowance for subsistence -- a monthly nontaxable cash payment to military members intended to be used to buy food -- are linked to changes in food prices as measured by the annual change in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Cost of Food at Home Index. From the beginning of October 2013 through the end of September 2014, the index rose by 2.9 percent, forming the basis for the increased BAS rates.

The Defense Department also released its 2015 contiguous United States cost of living allowance rates. Roughly 12,000 members will see a decrease in their CONUS COLA payments, while some 7,000 members will see an increase or no change, and 4,000 members will no longer receive a CONUS COLA payment.

CONUS COLA is a taxable supplemental allowance designed to help offset higher prices in high-cost locations, and rates vary based on location, pay grade, years of service and dependent status. Rates can increase or decrease depending on the prices in a specific duty location compared to prices in an average CONUS location. Service members can calculate their CONUS COLA rate here<http://www.defensetravel. dod.mil/site/conuscalc.cfm>.

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New Housing Website Helps Property Managers, Landlords, Service Members and DoD Civilians Connect From Navy Installations Command Housing Program The Navy, along with the other military branches, has announced a new website, HOMES.mil, that is dedicated to helping service members, Department of Defense (DoD) civilians and their families with home finding services.

The new DoD website provides a vehicle for community housing landlords and property managers to create and update their profiles and listings.

HOMES.mil is a secure website that allows property managers, landlords and service members a means to market their properties. Those using the website are able to control their listings, and upload photos and floors plans to the website.

“The Navy has worked alongside the other services to offer the best housing options to service members around the world,” said Greg Wright, Navy Housing program director.

“HOMES.mil modernizes the way Navy Housing provides information on local rental properties and improves the Housing Service Centers’ customer service to Sailors and their families while helping to alleviate some of the burden and stress of PCS.” Landlords and property managers, who have worked with the Housing Service Centers (HSCs) in the past, can create a login for HOMES.mil and are able to access their previously listed properties. Once a landlord or property manager creates a login, they can manage their property listing. These listings can include a list of amenities, photos and additional information to assist service members in making informed housing decisions.

“The Navy is focused on assisting Sailors and their families in finding safe, suitable and affordable housing wherev-

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Builder Constructionman 3rd Class Perry Kelly, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133, and resident of on-base housing at Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC), Gulfport, clears his yard of items that could become hazardous during storm conditions. NCBC Gulfport is making final preparations as Hurricane Isaac nears the Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make landfall nearly 7 years after Hurricane Katrina. er they choose to live. HOMES.mil, in conjunction with the HSC’s professional housing staff, will provide an improved experience for our customers,” said Wright.

HOMES.mil offers a secure site for landlords and property managers wishing to list their properties for DoD service members and government civilians stationed near military installations. HOMES.mil is integrated with the HSC’s management software, allowing a streamlined experience for service members looking for community housing.

HOMES.mil is now available for landlords and property

managers to begin uploading information on properties they want to list. On Dec. 29, the HOMES.mil website will be available to all service members and their families to find housing. The HOMES.mil website address is https://www. homes.mil.

For questions about HOMES.mil and other housing information, please visit the Navy Housing website: www. cnic.navy.mil/HOUSING. For more news from Commander, Navy Installations Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cni/.

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CSADD Sea and Shore Winners announced

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) Sea and Shore chapters of the year (COY) were announced by the Chief of Naval Personnel Jan. 6.

USS George Washington (CVN 73) was named CSADD Large Sea COY, and Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light Four Nine (HSL 49) was named Small Sea COY. The Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan was selected as CSADD Shore COY, and the Navy Air Training Technical Center, Pensacola, Florida, was selected as the Shore Training COY. CSADD is a peer influence social group meant to encourage Sailors 18 to 25 years old to combat destructive behavior through a culture of “shipmates helping shipmates.”

CSADD also serves to build leadership skills in young Sailors.

Honorable mentions were awarded to USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS Hopper (DDG 70), Naval Hospital, Naples, Italy and Navy Medicine Training Support

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The best practices that made the winning chapters to stand out included integrating CSADD into their command indoctrination courses, organizing life skills workshops, making effective use of social media and networking resources with other organizations and chapters.

Since 2007 when CSADD was established, the group set out to inspire peer-to-peer mentoring to positively influence young Sailors’ behavior through resources and tools that promote good decision making.

This marks the final official award presented by OPNAV(N1), governing authorities have been turned over to commanding officers as of Oct. 1, 2014.

Leadership continues to support and encourage command participation in the more than 250 CSADD Chapters we have throughout the Fleet.

For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.

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

visit www.dcmilitary.com

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