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April 4, 2013
Vol. XXX No. 13
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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Navy Resident Energy Conservation Program Pays to Conserve By Patrick Gordon NDW Waterline writer
Energy conservation is an important aspect of day-to-day life in the Navy. It keeps costs down without sacrificing readiness, while simultaneously helping the environment. That spirit is now following service members home through the Resident Energy Conservation Program (RECP). RECP is helping those in Public Private Venture (PPV) housing by incentivizing energy consumption, saving money for residents and the Navy as a whole. Naval District Washington (NDW) will be participating with a roll out expected later this year. “We must move away from a culture of consumption to a culture of conservation through transparency and accountability, and that is where RECP comes in,” said Vice Adm. William French, Commander, Navy Installations Command, in a video message to the fleet. “It will make you more aware of the energy you and your family are using. Our research shows that we can generate sufficient reductions in energy without
sacrificing comfort by making residents responsible for the cost of their excessive utility usage.” The RECP helps to bring PPV utility usage in line with usage in private communities, and results in savings that will be reinvested to improve PPV community quality of life. The program establishes like-type groups of housing and measures the average usage for each like type group every month. A 10 percent buffer is then added above and below the average to create a Normal Usage Band (NUB). Residents will receive monthly statements on how their usage compares to the NUB. Those using more than the NUB pay for the excess and those using less than the NUB will receive a rebate or credit for the difference between the NUB and their actual usage. “RECP benefits service members by encouraging energy conservation and allowing military members the potential of earning rebates if they consume less electricity than the normal usage band established for their
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The RECP is helping those in Public Private Venture (PPV) housing by incentivizing energy consumption, which helps the environment while saving money for residents and the Navy as a whole. Under RECP, an energy usage buffer is created among like-type groups in PPV, and residents can earn a rebate for the difference between usage and the lower buffer. Naval District Washington will be participating with a roll out expected later this year.
Naval District Washington Observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month By Patrick Gordon NDW Waterline writer
U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Kiona Miller
Jim Thrift, self defense instructor for Calvert Mixed Martial Arts, performs a self defense move for participants during a self defense class inside of the West Fitness Center at Joint Base Andrews, April 13, 2012. The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) Washington Navy Yard Chapter will host a Self Defense Seminar in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 10, 2013.
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Commands throughout Naval District Washington (NDW) are observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) with events to educate personnel on how to prevent sexual assault and help victims of it. The Department of Defense’s (DOD) theme for this year is “We own it. We’ll solve it. Together.” “In the last 20 years, our nation has made meaningful progress toward addressing sexual assault,” said President Barack Obama in his National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2013 presidential proclamation. “Where victims were once left without recourse, laws have opened a path to safety and justice; where a culture of fear once kept violence hidden, survivors are more empowered to speak out and get help. Just as we keep fighting sexual assault in our neighborhoods, we must also recom-
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mit to ending it in our military - because no one serving our country should be at risk of assault by a fellow service member. Where this crime does take place, it cannot be tolerated; victims must have access to support, and offenders must face the consequences of their actions.” Since 2001, SAAM has been observed nationwide and provides commands and installations, as well as civilian organizations, an annual opportunity to highlight DOD and service policies addressing sexual assault prevention and response. “The month of April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the United States, not just the Navy or NDW,” said Kim Reese, regional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) for NDW. “Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise public awareness about
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First Lady Brings Cookies, Easter Spirit to Fisher House By MC2 Nathan Parde NSAB Public Affairs staff writer
Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Nathan Parde
First Lady Michelle Obama shares a laugh with military family members at Fisher House 4, March 20. As a part of the Joint Forces initiative - a national program to mobilize all sectors of society to give service members and their families the opportunities and support they have earned - it was the First Lady’s second annual visit to the Fisher Houses at Bethesda, but not her second time at a Fisher House.
First Lady Michelle Obama brought the Easter spirit and the White House dog, Bo, to visit military families and children at Fisher House No. 4 on the campus of Naval Support Activity Bethesda March 20. As a part of the Joint Forces initiative - a national program to mobilize all sectors of society to give service members and their families the opportunities and support they have earned - it was the First Lady’s second annual visit to the Fisher Houses at Bethesda, but not her second time at a Fisher House. “The Fisher Houses, as you all know, are just so important to families who are recuperating,” said Obama. “They’re doing some great stuff. As you can see, the houses are beautiful. And all around the country, they are as beautiful and as welcoming and as comforting as you guys are experiencing here.” Obama had a few surprises in store for the families at the Fisher House. The first,
she said, was in appreciation for the Fisher House Foundation and its mission, which is to provide a home-away-from-home for family members of critically ill patients while they receive care at Walter Reed Bethesda. “We are so supportive of all the efforts that the Fisher Houses do, and we’re grateful to the Fisher family. So, I like to come and hang out, number one, to bring cookies. Anybody like cookies here?” After an enthusiastic response from the kids, Obama revealed her next surprise. “We do this really cool thing at the White House around Easter every year. It’s called our Easter Egg Roll. We do it in the backyard of the White House on the South Lawn, and there are thousands of people who come. We’ve got great entertainment . bands playing, athletes who come, Easter bunnies and characters, face painting, and lots of running right on the South Lawn. Does that sound fun? “I brought tickets for all of you to come
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Around the Yard NDW will be debuting the Residential Energy Conservation Program later this year. How do you save energy at home?
Turn off all unneeded electrical devices. Culinary Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Herschel Ross Visiting Flag Quarters Washington Navy Yard
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This Week in Navy History April 4
1979 - Launching of first Trident submarine, USS Ohio (SSBN-726) at Groton, Conn.
1776 - Continental Navy frigate Columbus captures HM tender Hawke, the first American capture of British armed vessel. 1854 - Sailors and Marines from sailing sloop, Plymouth, protect U.S. citizens at Shanghai. 1898 - Appointment of first Civil Engineering Corps officer, Mordecai Endicott, as Chief, Bureau of Yards and Docks. 1949 - Establishment of NATO.
April 8 1925 - First planned night landings on a carrier, USS Langley (CV-1), by VF-1. 1950 - Unarmed Navy patrol aircraft shot down over Baltic Sea by USSR. 1951 - first of four detonations in Operation Greenhouse nuclear test.
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1946 - USS Missouri (BB-63) arrives in Turkey to return the body of Turkish ambassador to the U.S. and to show U.S. support and willingness to defend Turkey.
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1776 - Sloop-of-war Ranger, frigate Photo courtesy of the Naval History and Heritage Command. Queen of France and frigate Warren capture The “Stars and Stripes” wave proudly at the North Pole, having been planted British Hibernia and 7 other vessels. 1862 - Naval Gunfire from USS Tyler and there by Cmdr. Robert E. Peary and his men April 6, 1909. USS Lexington help save Union troops at Vietnam. 1917 - Navy takes control of all wireless the Battle of Shiloh. 1989 - President orders DOD to assist in radio stations in the U.S. 1909 - Cmdr. Robert E. Peary reports Exxon Valdez oil spill cleanup. 1942 - Navy accepts African-Americans reaching the North Pole. 1993 - Branch Navy Hospital Adak re- for general service. 1917 - United States declares war on Gersponds to crash of civilian Chinese airline many, ushering the U.S. into World War I. 1945 - First two Navy flight nurses land 1945 - First heavy kamikaze attack on providing lifesaving treatment and medical on an active battlefield, Iwo Jima. They are evacuation of 89 injured passengers. Only ships at Okinawa. Ensign Jane Kendeigh and Lt. j.g. Ann Purvis. 1961 - USS Lake Champlain (CV-39) one passenger out of 265 passengers died. 1945 - Carrier aircraft defeat last Japabrings oxygen to aid stricken passenger of nese Navy sortie in the Battle of East China April 7 British liner Queen of Bermuda. 1968 - USS New Jersey (BB-62) is recom1776 - Continental brig Lexington cap- Sea; Yamato, world’s largest battleship, and missioned for shore bombardment duty in tures British Edward. five other ships are sunk.
SECNAV Recognized as One of the Top 50 CEOs From Navy Office of Information
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus was recently recognized by an online jobs and career community as one of the top 50 highest rated CEOs. Glassdoor released its annual report announcing the top CEOs earlier this month; Mabus was included on this list as the CEO for the Department of the Navy. Two hundred ninety-nine anonymous individuals independently contributed to Mabus receiving an over 81 percent positive rating on his leadership of the Navy. Mabus was the only leader of a federal agency to be recognized on the list. “This award is rightly shared by the many great leaders, both uniformed and civilian, present throughout the Department,” said Mabus. “I appreciate being recognized and it is especially meaningful knowing the rating is based upon feedback provided by current and former service members and Navy civilians,” Mabus said. For a CEO to be eligible to be included in Glassdoor’s report, they must receive at least 100 approval ratings from employees during the past year. This rating is based on information employees provide Glassdoor about their last place of employment and whether they approve or disapprove of their former CEO. While the comments posted on the site as part of the survey varied greatly, most reflected an appreciation of the importance Mabus places on maintaining partnerships around the globe. Many reviews by current
U.S. Navy photo by MCC Sam Shavers
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks with Sailors, Marines and Department of Defense civilians at Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) in Jinhae, Republic of Korea. Mabus was recently recognized by an online jobs and career community as one of the top 50 highest rated CEOs. and former service members indicated international travel and opportunities to “see the world” were among the most positive aspects of a career in the Navy. One reviewer who was identified as a former sonar technician cited travel and “being a part of something larger than yourself” as a “pro” of
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1861 - Second relief convoy for Fort Sumter leaves New York. 1941 - Commissioning of USS North Carolina (BB-55), which carried nine 16inch guns. 1943 - Re-establishment of Commodore rank. 1959 - Selection of first seven Mercury astronauts includes four naval aviators.
April 10 1941 - USS Niblack (DD-424), while rescuing survivors of torpedoed ship, depth charged German submarine. It is the first action of World War II between U.S. and German navies. 1963 - During diving tests, USS Thresher (SSN-593) is lost with all hands (112 crew and 12 civilians) east of Cape Cod, Mass. 1966 - River Patrol Boats of River Patrol Force commenced operations on inland waters of South Vietnam.
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NSA Washington-JBAB Fleet Family and Fun 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.
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).
tomized 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.
Mordecai Booth’s Public House, WNY Bldg. 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 678-0514
Deployment/mobilization/readiness
Military and Family Support Center
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.
MFSC, JBAB Bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-6151
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.
DEPLOYMENT READINESS/ FAMILY SERVICES 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 cus-
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
MFSC, JBAB Bldg. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-0450
Other Important Numbers FFR Administrative Office, WNY Bldg. 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-3659 FFRP Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-4052 MWR Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-4662 MWR Marketing Department, WNY Bldg. 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-5912 Regional Child Placement Office, JBAB Bldg. 414. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-3055 Family Housing Office, JBAB Bldg. 414 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-0346 Liberty Program/Center, JBAB Bldg. 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 685-1802 Outdoor Recreation/Equipment Rental, JBAB, Bldg. 928 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-9136 Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, JBAB, Bldg. 602 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 404-7050
Modified March Exercise Schedule Monday 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. - Pilates 11:40 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. - Cardio Conditioning
Improve your speaking skills with Helmsmen Toastmasters Join us Thursdays, 7:30-8:45 a.m., at the Pentagon Library and Conference Center. Toastmasters is an international organization that helps everyone speak, think, lead and listen better. For more info, contact Carl Sabath at carl.sabath@osd. mil, 703-695-2804, or Elizabeth Femrite at elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil, 571256-8674. Remember, great Helmsmen say, “Yes!” To learn more about Helmsmen Toastmasters, visit http://helmsmen.toastmastersclubs.org
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Washington Wizards 2013 Military Education & Career Expo April 12| 1 to 4:30 p.m. | Verizon Center, Washington, D.C. The Washington Wizards invite all active
Fitness Center Renovations - Phase 1 Begins March 1 | WNY Fitness Center Phase 1 will include renovations to the 2nd and 3rd floors. The 2nd floor gym area and locker rooms will be closed but the equipment and locker rooms on the 1st floor will be available for use. Racquetball court #2 will also be closed so please coordinate reservations for use of racquetball court #1 at the front desk. The 3rd floor group exercise room will also be closed and classes will be relocated to Building 73 on the indoor tennis courts. Two changing rooms will be provided in Building 73. Towel service will be suspended throughout the entire renovations. For further information and updates throughout all phases, please do not hesitate to ask the staff members at the Fitness center. You can also sign-up for email alerts by emailing your full name and email to nsaw.marketing1@gmail.com.
Tuesday 6:30 - 7:15 a.m. - Basic Training Challenge 11:40 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. - Yoga 12:35 - 1:20 p.m. - Cardio Conditioning Wednesday 11 - 11:45 a.m. - Zumba 4:15 - 5 p.m. - Yoga Thursday 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. - Cardio Conditioning 11:40 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. - Boot Camp Friday 11 - 11:45 a.m. - Lean & Mean
Tax Day Relief Party & Karaoke @ the Pub April 18 | 4 to 8 p.m. | Mordecai Booth’s Public House Stop by the Pub and relax after turning your taxes in! DJ Scott Entertainment will be there playing great music and you can also do karaoke.
duty military, veterans, transitioning service members, wounded warriors, and military spouses to come to the Verizon Center April 12 for the first annual Military Education & Career Expo. Many top employers and educational institutions will be on hand to showcase the opportunities and services available to active and former military personnel and their families. These include Verizon, ITLS - Nuclear Technical Institute, JP Morgan Chase & Co, Liberty University, Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority, Allied Technology Group, Bellevue University, University of Baltimore, Capitol College, DLT Solutions, University of Phoenix, SUNY Empire State College, and many others. Admission is free, and as an added bonus, 500 tickets will be given away to those attending the expo for the Wizards vs. Philadelphia 76ers game scheduled for later that evening. To register, visit www. nba.com/wizards/washington-wizards2013-military-education-career-expo.
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NIOC Sailors Chip In at Baltimore High School
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By Terina Weatherspoon Special to the Waterline
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Volunteers Needed for Anacostia River Front Cleanup Naval District Washington (NDW) will be joining forces with the Anacostia River Watershed Society and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) for a riverfront cleanup April 20 from 8 a.m. to noon at 928 Arnold Ave. at JBAB. This family-oriented community event is open to everyone with base access. Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) will also sponsor Earth Day which will be full of family fun. Earth Day will include the Earth Day Poster Contest, 5K Run/Walk, USAF &USN Drill Team Performance and Blessing of the Fleet. For more details call MWR at 202-767-9136. To register on-line for this community event go to www.cnic.navy.mil/ndw, scroll to community service and go to on-line registration or call 202-433-6854.
Navy Adds Military Nutrition Environment Assessment Tool From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
The Navy has introduced an assessment tool that measures how work centers, commands and bases are doing with regard to supporting healthy eating, officials said March 27. “Navy, along with the rest of Department of Defense (DoD), has implemented the use of the Military Nutrition Environment Assessment Tool (m-NEAT) to assess food environments and policies to determine the level of support a command and base provide for healthy eating.” said Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Wallinger, a dietitian with the Navy Physical Readiness Office. “We’re very excited about getting the word out to commands and bases on the benefits of completing their own assessment.” M-NEAT is an appraisal system that uses DoD food program standards and other evidence-based recommendations to identify where commands are doing well, and areas for improvement. The process is designed to bring a coalition of community members together to develop actionable steps to make positive changes that support our service members, families and Navy employees. Navy encourages all commands to complete the assessment and develop an action plan. The m-NEAT looks at areas where food is available including “gedunk,” concessions, and the dining hall. The goal is to develop a plan to transition to options that are more healthful and acceptable by the crew, explained Wallinger. “Healthful options include fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and nonsweetened beverages, and having these op-
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Recruits eat lunch in the galley of the USS Triton barracks at Recruit Training Command, the Navy’s only boot camp. tions available at our picnics, meetings and potlucks contributes to a command culture where the healthy choice is the easy choice,” said Wallinger. How foods are arranged and displayed also makes a difference. Placing better options in more prominent locations and in higher proportions than less healthful foods has proven to make healthy choices easier. According to Wallinger, the program rests on the premise that environmental factors affect our eating behaviors to a greater degree than previously understood. “What you eat affects your mood, energy level and ability to deal with stressful situations,” said Wallinger. “The m-NEAT will increase awareness and help commands shape their food environment to promote resilience.” For more information on m-NEAT go to http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/ health-promotion/healthy-eating/Pages/ m-neat.aspx.
About 25 Sailors from the Navy Information Operations Command Maryland took part in a beautification project for the Maritime Industries Academy High School in Baltimore March 23. The project included painting the school’s gymnasium to match their school colors and cleaning and reorganizing three of the school’s largest storage closets. “This has not always been Maritime Industries Academy High School,” said Dorian Barnes, principal for the high school. “It has been five or six different schools and now it is ours. And we are struggling a bit with its identity. Sorting through decades of old equipment and repainting the gym to match our school colors is going to give our students much needed ownership.” Maritime Industries Academy is one of Baltimore’s themed high schools. Its curriculum is based mostly on the maritime industries and ordinary skills and jobs with an added water component. They also have an active Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program. “This school teaches honor, courage and commitment, along with leadership and development,” said Barnes. Our goal is to get our students both college and career ready.” Although the project only took about four hours to complete, it will leave a lasting impression on students who now have a gymnasium painted to match their school colors. “Everything about this building is original,” said Garfield Thomson, the athletic coach for MIA. “This update will boost morale. It will also show the students that we follow through when we say we are going to do something. Sometimes they lose faith in promises that are made and broken. If we show them that we are invested, maybe they will become more invested.” This is only the first in a long line of volunteer opportunities for NIOC Sailors to get involved with the students from MIA. “We plan to involve MIA in NIOC’s Personal Excellence Partnership program,” said Yeoman 2nd Class Jade Fitzwater. “The school is going to identify their needs and then we will work out a plan to support. The first thing we will work toward is a mentorship program. It is meant for us to be involved with this school since so much of what they teach here is rooted heavily in
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...so, the Monday after Easter, you guys are invited to my house to hang out,” she said. The First Lady revealed her final surprise when she called “Bo,” a Portuguese Water Dog, out to meet the families and children. “Bo is a sweetheart, but he’s big ...he’s really a big baby. He can do tricks if he’s paying attention.” The First Lady and Bo spent approxi-
U.S. Navy photo by Terrina Weatherspoon
Cryptologic Technician (Networks) Seaman Kayla Krause and Yeoman 2nd Class Jade Fitzwater organize hockey sticks during a beautification project for Maritime Industries Academy High School in Baltimore March 23. Twenty-five Navy Information Operations Sailors volunteered to paint the gym and clean and organize the school’s largest storage units. The project took about four hours, but will leave a lasting impression on students who now have a gymnasium painted to match their school colors. what we learn in the Navy.” The program was organized by Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 3rd Class Danielle Roberts. Roberts runs NIOC’s Project Good Neighbor program and when she was told that without NIOC’s help the MIA project would be dropped, she knew she had to do something. “I love to volunteer,” said Roberts. “It’s my passion. I love looking around at a completed project and knowing I had something to do with that. This school has more than 400 students and middle school students also use this gym. That is a lot of people impacted by the efforts of only a few. That is why I love volunteering. I prove over and over again that one person really can make a difference.” mately an hour visiting with the families - listening to their stories and reading the Easter cards they made her. WRNMMC Fisher Houses Manager Becky Wood said it was an experience the families will never forget. “It was a wonderful event enjoyed by all the families of the wounded, ill and injured. We are grateful to the First Lady and her staff for her kindness and generosity for our Fisher House families,” said Wood. After spending time with the Fisher House families, the First Lady left the Fisher House to visit wounded warriors hospitalized at Walter Reed Bethesda.
For more news from other bases around the Washington, D.C. area,
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General Albert C. Wedemeyer: Book review America’s Unsung Strategist in World War II Reviewed by Cmdr. Youssef Aboul-Enein General Albert C. Wedemeyer: America’s Unsung Strategist in World War II by John J. McLaughlin. Published by Casemate, Oxford, UK and Philadelphia, USA. 2012. John McLaughlin has produced an excellent biography of little known general of World War II, Albert Wedemeyer. His biography is more relevant now, as we increasingly expect our general officers to make military recommendations that enhance national security policies, Wedemeyer served at a time when strict separation of the military and the political meant decisions were made that were not in the best interest of the nation. Wedemeyer was one of Gen. George Marshall’s protégés, having read his report of Wedemeyer’s two years as a student of the Kriegsakademie in Berlin from 1934 to 1936. He was among the last exchange students sent to Germany, and Wedemeyer saw firsthand the rise of Nazi’s in Germany, but also had a deep understanding of German staff work, strategy formulation, and evolving tactics. Among his classmates was Col. Claus von Stauffenberg, famous for his plot to kill Hitler in 1944. The book discusses how an American strategist is cultivated, and demonstrates the importance of officer exchanges to truly understand a region. Wedemeyer was even allowed to command a Panzer division in practice maneuvers, allowing him to share Germany’s new armor “Blitzkrieg” tactics to those senior officers in America’s military willing to listen. He would return to the United
States and share what he experienced in Germany’s war academy in two articles, one published in the “Field Artillery Journal,” the other in the “Infantry Journal.” Months before Pearl Harbor, Wedemeyer would be tasked with writing “The Victory Plan,” and he used his copious reading, his views on Communist expansion, and what he learned in Germany to advocate the integration of what we would call all elements of national power. His report provided the first real look at what the United States capabilities were in terms of mobilization of human, material, and economic resources. This meant understanding what ration would be forward deployed in combat and whom would remain in the United States to satisfy domestic requirements of a wartime economy. McLaughlin captures the complexity of the task. The author discusses four questions that provide the central theme to his report: what is the national objective of the United States; what military strategy will be devised to accomplish that national objective; what military forces must be raised
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like-type group,” said Julie Barnes, regional Navy Housing Program manager for Naval District Washington. Barnes explained that the program directly benefits participants by providing incentives for energy conservation. Dollars saved through conservation will be put back into the PPV project in the form of capital reinvestments such as housing renovations and improvements, community amenities, quality of life programs, among others. Barnes added that service members’ Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) already includes an allowance for utilities. To ensure that they get the most from RECP, resi-
dents can request their property manager perform an evaluation of the home to ensure that all of the appliances and energy using features of the home are in good order. The property manager will also provide tips on how to make homes more energy efficient. “If you conserve, use electricity wisely, and stay within the normal usage band, you will not incur any out-ofpocket utility expense,” said Barnes. “However, with a little extra effort, you could receive a rebate for your conservation efforts.” Those exempt from the program include wounded, ill and injured service mem-
in order to execute that military strategy; and how will those military forces be constituted, equipped, and trained. For the real student of warfare this is the essence of strategic thought on how to merge resources with capabilities. The plan was designed to look into defeating the Germans and Japanese. The book does an excellent job of telling Wedemeyer’s story in the backdrop of inter-allied politics, pro-isolationist domestic political pressures that would lead Wedemeyer to be dispatched to China and away from the British portion of the Combined General Staff who found his intellect threatening. Chapters cover an intimate look at his service in China, his handling of Chiang Kai Shek and his nemesis Mao. It also contrasts Gen. Joseph Stillwell and Wedemeyer’s approaches to China policy. My only criticism of the volume is that no mention is given of Bernard Baruch, the special advisor to the Office of War Mobilization, who eventually headed the War Production Board; in my opinion, no discussion of America’s economic mobilization would be complete without including Baruch. That said, though, this was an excellent read. Editor’s Note: Cmdr. Aboul-Enein is the author of two books on the Middle East, his third book, “The Secret War for the Middle East: The Influence of Axis and Allied Intelligence Operations During World War II,” is scheduled for publication this October by Naval Institute Press. He wishes to thank the National Defense University Library for providing this book. bers, residents enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member (EFM) program, and handicapped residents outside of the EFM. To be considered for an RECP exemption, residents must prove that a medical condition has a direct impact on their home’s utility usage. A waiver must be obtained, and each housing office will have procedures for submitting a waiver. Residents throughout NDW can expect RECP billing to begin Oct. 1, with a “mock” billing period beginning July 1 for residents to see how much energy they consume before the program begins. For more information on the RECP, visit www.cnic. navy.mil/recp or www.LincolnRECP.com.
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Isn’t a utility allowance already part of my BAH?
Yes. The RECP will have no impact to the BAH allowance, and an allowance for “normal” utilities is a part of the BAH. BAH includes an allowance for the following utilities: electricity, gas or other heating fuels, and water/sewer. The BAH includes the cost of utilities based on averages from residents living in the private sector who are directly responsible for paying for their utilities. This program is intended to encourage residents to achieve normal usage and to reward them for conservation beyond normal expectations. If you conserve and use utilities wisely within the normal range, you will have no out-of-pocket utility expense and with a little extra effort could be eligible for a utilities rebate. NDW’s weekly RECP column will be providing you with tools and information on how to get smart with the Navy’s Resident Energy Conservation Program. RECP for electricity only is scheduled to start for NDW in October 2013. If you have specific questions regarding RECP, please email them to waterline.ndw.fcm@navy.mil and your question might just be featured on our column.
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling DOD Police Make Drug Bust By Joseph P. Cirone Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public Affairs A Temple Hills, Md. man was arrested March 21 after Department of Defense (DOD) police officers at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) found illegal drugs in his vehicle. The man, identified as Richard N. Littleford, was taken into custody at 10:27 a.m., then transported to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Seventh District station for processing. At approximately 10:18 a.m., Littleford, driving a motor vehicle, approached JBAB’s south access gate. DOD Police Cpl. Larry G. Moore observed that Littleford’s eyes were red and glossy and his speech slow and slurred. “I was suspicious, but did not know exactly what was wrong with the driver,” Moore said. While other police officers continued their duties at the gate by ensuring the flow of traffic and proper security for the military base, Moore detained the driver and requested assistance from another police officer who was assigned to vehicular patrol duties. DOD Police Cpl. Anthony Oquendo and Sgt. Hugh Johnson quickly responded as backup. The officers conducted a series of three standardized tests to determine the sobriety of the driver. “He failed all three,” Oquendo stated. Maintaining a keen observance of the driver’s
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Department of Defense (DOD) Police officer Cpl. Larry G. Moore stands by his car at Joint Base AnacostiaBolling. Moore and other DOD Police officers arrested a Temple Hills, Md., man March 21 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) after officers found illegal drugs in his vehicle. Moore observed that the suspect’s eyes were red and glossy and his speech slow and slurred, before detaining him for further investigation. movements, to ensure his safety and minimize the risk of injury from falling that he posed to himself, as well as ensuring their own safety, the police officers observed Littleford reaching for something in the glove box of the vehicle’s passenger compartment. The officers discovered a plastic bag, containing a green leafy substance, according to JBAB DOD Police Lt. Stanley R. Nichols, day shift watch commander, who was on-duty at the time. A JBAB DOD police investigator responded to the scene and conducted a field chemical test to determine what the substance was, Nichols said. “It tested positive for marijuana and amphet-
amines,” Oquendo said. Littleford was arraigned the following day in the District of Columbia Superior Court and is presumed innocent, pending the outcome of the legal proceedings. Reflecting on the law enforcement action, Moore said, “I’m happy to have done what we did, otherwise, the individual could have done a lot of damage to the base or somebody on the base.” DOD police officers and military security at JBAB routinely conduct law enforcement actions, including those that result in individuals being charged with
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Hail to the Chiefs: April 1 Marks 120th Anniversary of Chief Petty Officer By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer Ask the Chief. Those three simple words give voice to the high level of respect accorded those select few men and women who’ve earned the right to “wear the anchors.” Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs must consistently demonstrate leadership, composure, confidence, critical thinking, competency, fitness and knowledge. They must be subject matter experts in their technical field and communicate Navy standards and information, including its traditions, history and heritage. They train Sailors-enlisted and junior officers-and they bridge the gap between enlisted personnel and commissioned officers. “Good Chiefs, like ours, remember their roots as junior Sailors,” said NAS Patuxent River Executive Officer Capt. Ben Shevchuk. “We can trust them to coach us so that we relay a leadership message to that big group of our workforce in a way that’s effective with them. The Chiefs are always able to add that reality check to what we’re trying to accomplish.” Ask any Chief what they believe is their top job priority and they’ll immediately tell you, it’s taking care of their Sailors by giving them every tool they need to personally and professionally grow and accomplish their mission. “Taking care of my Sailors means going above and beyond training them in their field,” said Naval Test Wing Atlantic Command Master Chief Tim McKinley. “It includes learning what makes them tick and knowing how their home life is. If you care about your Sailors from a human perspective as well as a leadership perspective, they’ll perform better for you and there’s no end to what they can do; no obstacle they can’t overcome.” McKinley recalls a time when he was a junior Sailor and how his Chief stepped in
to help him. Unable to correct an administrative payroll error that left him with a zero sum paycheck, McKinley said his Chief pulled $400 out of his own pocket and paid McKinley’s rent that month. “It took me a while to scrape together that money, and when I went to pay him back, he wouldn’t take it,” McKinley said. “He told me I needed it more than he did and that I should just remember to do the same for someone else someday when I was in a position to do so.” McKinley made good on that promise years later when he himself, as a Senior Chief, bought a couple hundred dollars worth of groceries for a young Sailor in his charge who found himself down on his luck. “I told him the same thing my Chief had told me years ago-pay it forward for someone else,” McKinley said. “I felt like a Chief that day.” Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class David Ursua knows firsthand what a difference a Chief can make in the life of a Sailor. Just out of Afghanistan, Ursua arrived at Pax River in 2012 expecting to be discharged for high-year tenure. He had missed promotion to petty officer second class by only two points on a recent advancement exam and Chief Aviation Electrician Mate Evaristo Bonilla, deciding to take a closer look, uncovered an oversight in Ursua’s final multiple calculation. With a little effort, the situation was rectified and the Sailor’s final score was raised, earning him the promotion. Today, Ursua is with Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1. “Chief Bonilla saved my career,” said Ursua, who has a wife and a child. “I don’t know what I would’ve been doing if I left the Navy. I look up to him and want to be like him when I make Chief myself one day.” Bonilla doesn’t take much credit. Instead, he believes he was just doing his job. “I may not always be able to help,” he said, “but I want my Sailors to know I tried.
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A Naval District Washington chief petty officer is pinned by shipmates at the Navy Memorial in September 2012. This year marks the 120th anniversary of the rank of chief petty officer. Having gotten to this level is personally rewarding. I look at my job differently and feel compelled to impact the careers of others.” In fact, all of the Chiefs interviewed for this article credit former Chiefs in their own careers with setting them on the right course. Naval Test Wing Atlantic Chief Navy Career Counselor Ryan Marlatt entered the Navy after 9/11. He had already graduated from college and just wanted to serve; but had no intention to stay. “The Chiefs I had in my leadership saw things in me I didn’t see in myself,” Marlatt said. “They nudged responsibility in my direction and let me run with it.” Marlatt made Chief in just eight years. “Making Chief for me was a tribute to
them,” he said. “My goal now is to give others the same chance I had. Others believed in me and I want to take that and keep going with it.” Chiefs know they’re not alone-from their Sailors who do the “heavy lifting,” to their mentors and leaders who instill the drive and confidence they need to be successful; but, especially because of their Navywide fellowship of Chiefs, poised and willing to help at a moment’s notice. “Wherever I am, whatever I need, I can pick up a phone, talk to a Chief and get help,” said NAS Pax River Command Master Chief William Lloyd-Owen. “No one does
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Military Working Dogs Patrolling NAS Patuxent River
By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer
A second military working dog was added to NAS Patuxent River’s Public Safety Department when Abba, a 2 1/2-year-old Belgian Malinois, joined the force in December. “We currently have two MWDs and three handlers,” explained Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kenneth Mack, kennel supervisor and handler. “One of our teams is Abba and MA3 [Lance] Kalahar and the other is Bleck and MA2 [Evan] Desrosiers.” Bleck, a 5-year-old German shepherd, joined the department in May 2012. German shepherds and Belgian malinois are two breeds most often used as military working dogs because of their high energy, intelligence, athleticism and loyalty. Abba, dual-certified for patrol and detection, came to Pax River from the Military Working Dog Training Program located at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Lackland is the MWD program headquarters and provides dogs to all branches of the armed services. Kalahar, her handler, must also undergo weeks of certification training and know how to care for and control his canine partner, learn basic obedience commands, and the proper procedures for patrolling and
searching an area. “I communicate with her through verbal and hand commands then reward her with toys and praise when she performs the commands properly,” he said. “She loves her toys and will work very hard to get them-and to please me.” As a new team, it’s important for Kalahar to bond with Abba and build a rapport by playing with her and running her through the training/obedience obstacle course daily. “It’s fun for the dogs but also provides lots of real-world scenarios to prepare them for situations they may encounter like confined spaces, window obstacles, stairs, Aframes, catwalks or jumping up onto high surfaces,” Mack said. “It gets them acclimated and makes them comfortable.” When Kalahar is training Abba to perform a task, he tries to looks at it from her perspective. “I ask how I would get a dog to do this,” he explained. “I try to get into the dog’s head and find out what drives it, then harness that drive to make the dog do what I want. It takes a lot of patience and creativity.” The Pax MWDs are used not only to sniff out contraband or to locate and attack a perpetrator, but to also provide a psycho-
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Abba, NAS Patuxent River’s newest military working dog, works daily with her handler, Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Lance Kalahar, on the installation’s training/obedience obstacle course. The course tests the dog’s agility and coordination and prepares her for real-life scenarios she may face such as confined spaces, hurdles, stairs, A-frames and more. Abba, certified in both detection and patrol, can reach a running speed of 25 to 30 mph.
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Cherry Blossoms Signify the Coming of Spring
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Volunteers, Service Members Step Up During Base Clean Up
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Chaplain (Cmdr.) Wesley Sloat, of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s Chapel Center, joins two members from the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard during a recent base clean up day. Volunteers helped collect an estimated 30 cubic yards of garbage on the north side of base. By Paul Bello Joint Base AnacostiaBolling Public Affairs
Photo courtesy of National Cherry Blossom Festival
The blossoming of the cherry trees is a tradition in Washington, D.C., that is over a century old and attracts visitors from around the world to enjoy. The National Park Service goes through great lengths to predict the actual blossoming of the trees, which differs each year based on the weather. Peak bloom is expected to occur from April 3 - 6. By Cmdr. Kimberly Himmer Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public Affairs In Washington, D.C., spring is not marked by the vernal equinox, but rather by the blossoming of the cherry trees. There are approximately 3,750 cherry trees planted along the Tidal Basin, and countless others spread across the entire district. People from all over the world come to Washington, D.C., at this time of year to see the trees, and to take part in the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Over one million visitors are expected to descend on the National Capital Region over the next three weeks to view the blooms on the trees. The National Park Service goes through great lengths to predict the actual blossoming of the trees, which differs each year based on the weather. On its website, the Park Service tracks five key events that occur as the trees begin to blossom. As a result of the colder temperatures throughout March, the Park Service actually delayed its previous estimate for the peak bloom. It is now expected to occur from April 3 - 6.
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sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence.” The Navy is planning weekly themes to get the SAAM message out during April. The themes are, “Hurts One,” “Affects All,” “Prevention is Everyone’s Duty,” and “We Will Not Tolerate Sexual Assault.” The themes emphasize the Navy’s commitment to addressing sexual assault and impressing upon personnel to look out for their shipmates and prevent such a crime from occurring.
The idea to plant cherry trees around Washington, D.C., was first proposed in 1885 by a local citizen, Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore, who had recently returned from a trip to Japan. It took two decades before a U.S. Department of Agriculture official became involved, and began researching the idea. He planted cherry trees on his own property to first ensure they would survive in this climate. However, it was not until Helen Herron Taft, wife of President Taft, got involved in 1909, that the project gained real momentum. Through the concerted efforts of American and Japanese politicians and private citizens, 3,020 Japanese cherry trees arrived in Washington D.C. in March 1912. On March 27, 1912, Mrs. Taft, and Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese ambassador, planted two Yoshino cherry trees along the northern bank of the Tidal Basin during a simple ceremony. The remaining trees were planted around the basin, and in East Potomac Park. Throughout the 20th century, more trees have been added, and they are a popular tree to plant throughout the district, even today. Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) also has cherry trees planted on its grounds, thanks
to the efforts of the U.S Military Japan Alumni Association. JBAB received five Yoshino cherry trees from the Association, which fosters camaraderie between U.S. military members who served in Japan, and cooperation with Japan’s embassy to the United States and Japan’s Self Defense Forces. In a ceremony conducted a year ago, and attended by JBAB Commander, Navy Capt. Anthony Calandra and the Japanese Ambassador to the United States, Ichiro Fujisaki, the five cherry trees were planted by a representative from each branch of the U.S. armed forces and its Japanese SelfDefense Force counterpart. Each plant signifies the solidarity of those forces, and together they represent the longstanding solidarity of our two nations. The trees are located along the riverbank, adjacent to JBAB’s Giesboro Park. So, members of the JBAB community can enjoy the coming of spring to the Capital District, on our side of the Potomac River. As for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, it officially opened last weekend, and events continue through April 14. Check out www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org for event information.
Within the DOD, training and education of service members in sexual assault prevention is a priority year round. Sexual assault prevention and awareness training is mandatory throughout all branches of the military, and the Navy is no exception. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Leadership/Fleet (SAPR-L/F) training is required annually of all Navy personnel in an effort to teach Sailors that ending sexual assault in the Navy is every Sailor’s responsibility. Additionally, commands throughout NDW have SAAM events planned during April. The U.S. Naval academy and Naval Support Activity Annapo-
lis held a SAAM kickoff event April 1, with more events planned through the month. Naval Air Station Patuxent River will be hosting a SAAM 5K run/ walk April 20. And the Washington Navy Yard chapter of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) will host a self defense seminar in support of SAAM April 10 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Service members and their families can learn more about the resources available to them at 1-877-995-5247 and www.SafeHelpline.org. Additional information is available at the DOD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response website at www.sapr.mil.
A recent early morning base clean up on the north side of Joint Base AnacostiaBolling (JBAB) yielded an estimated 30 cubic yards of garbage being collected, according to Air Force Capt. Nathan Olsen, director of production for JBAB’s Public Works Department. The clean up, which JBAB arranges for every quarter, saw more than 100 civilian volunteers and service members from the Air Force and Navy team up and tackle the roads and ball fields near the Firth-Sterling Gate. Navy Chaplain (Cmdr.) Wesley Sloat, of JBAB’s Chapel Center, was one of those lending a hand to the effort. “It’s great to have everyone come together like this and show support for the community,” Sloat said. “Little by little, what we did today does in fact make a difference.” Residents of JBAB will also keep with tradition April 20 and participate in an annual Anacostia River clean up. The occasion coincides with Earth Day - which first began in 1970 and is now celebrated in more than 175 countries worldwide. The Washington, D.C., metropolitan area will have a variety of activities throughout April to help celebrate Earth Day 2013. The following is a list of some of those events. - Earth Month at Union Station: April 1-30. A month-long celebration that features interactive, eco-friendly exhibits and activities to raise awareness of environmental issues and encourage sustainability. - Potomac Watershed Cleanup: April 6 from 9 a.m. - noon. Families can help remove trash from one of 276 sites along the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
- U.S. Botanic Garden: April 19 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Enjoy cooking demonstrations with seasonal produce and meet with representatives of environmental organizations from throughout the region. - Earth Day at the National Zoo: April 20 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. No ticket required. Celebrate Earth Day and meet the Smithsonian National Zoo’s Green Team experts, participate in “green”-themed crafts, and learn simple daily actions that help you enjoy a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. - Alexandria Earth Day: April 20 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ben Brenman Park. This event focuses on efficient and eco-friendly transportation options such as walking, bicycling, ride sharing, and riding public transit. Activities include recycling and composting demonstrations, live music, an Arbor Day tree planting, a performance by Blue Sky Puppets, and a launch of the Eco-City Action Plan Phase II. - Earth Day at National Aquarium: April 21 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. National Aquarium experts will be on hand to present animal encounters including a critter talk about their adorable baby loggerhead sea turtle and a feeding with their juvenile American alligators. - Earth Day: A family celebration at Tudor Place: April 21 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. The historic house and garden in Georgetown hosts a family event with activities including games, a scavenger hunt, painting flower pots and planting them with seeds from the historic garden. Eco-friendly refreshments will be served. - Earth Day Festival at Brookside Gardens: April 21 from noon - 4 p.m. Wheaton, Md. Help celebrate by
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it by themselves. We know we can always rely on each other.” Senior Chief Air Traffic Controller Joseph Stone knew that back in 2004 when he placed a call to Chief Hospital Corpsman Kevin Campbell, while serving aboard NAS Joint Reserve Base in Ft. Worth, Texas. Campbell was an independent duty corpsman assigned to the base clinic and Stone had a Sailor with a medical condition that required surgery sooner than normal channels were allowing. Without the surgery, the condition would’ve led to serious back complications, forcing the Sailor out of the Navy. “Chief Campbell took care of it,” Stone said. “He diagnosed her, recom-
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mended surgery, walked down the hallway and explained the situation to the TRICARE [representative] himself, and that Sailor had the surgery she needed within one month instead of six months. All with one phone call.” Today, the Sailor is a petty officer first class, successful in air traffic control, Stone said; and Campbell is a Master Chief with, no doubt, a few stories of his own to tell. Becoming a Chief Petty Officer involves a twophased yearlong development and training process, known as CPO365 that tests prospective chief petty officers mentally, physically and professionally. After passing an advancement exam, new chief petty officers are selected by a board process and those selectees enter phase two of CPO365. Upon completion, they receive their anchors at the Chief Petty Officer
Frocking Ceremony, a tradition unique to the Navy. During this Navywide ceremony, held each year on or near Sept. 16, family members and friends pin the gold-foiled anchor insignia onto the uniform of each new Chief. Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Alan Gregorio has been in the Navy for 24 years, one of five in his family to have served. The only one still on active duty, Gregorio was the second to make Chief, but the only one to make Senior Chief. He still remembers his pinning ceremony which took place on USS New Jersey. “Because people trusted me and gave me the training and guidance I needed, I was able to switch from that blue shirt to khaki,” he said. “It was the best day of my naval career.” Chiefs are an uncommon breed of Sailor. Master Chiefs account for only one percent of Navy
in the kennel here on base. “We try not to leave them more than eight or 10 hours at a time,” Mack said. “First thing in the morning, we check on the dogs, feed them and give them any medications, as needed. “ MWDs typically serve about eight years, but Mack has seen some work 12 or 14 years before being retired. “We have to be observant for training or medical deficiencies,” he said. “If they decline, they become less effective.” Dogs have aided the U.S. military as far back as World
War I, supporting troops throughout the years with service as simple as killing rats in trenches to today’s sophisticated detection canines. In November 2000, President Bill Clinton signed bill HR 5314, which allowed for the adoption of retired MWDs to former handlers and other qualified civilians. “Our MWDs are a huge asset,” Mack said. “They’re with us and they cover us. It’s no different from two guys out there riding around together. They’re our partners and we know it.”
personnel and Senior/Master Chief combined cannot exceed three percent. It is estimated that, in total, the entire Chief community accounts for no more than 10 percent of the Navy’s more than 300,000 population. “There’s a reason why the Chief selection is so discerning,” Shevchuk said. “The Navy only wants those who have demonstrated that they can successfully transition from workforce to a level of management.” Happy 120th anniversary, Chiefs. Well done, and well deserved.
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also helping with a volunteer planting project from 9 a.m.12 p.m. Guests can join walks and tours, shop at the green craft and vendor fair, and let the kids enjoy activities and crafts throughout the afternoon. Kids can grow their own salad bowl by planting lettuce, or take part in a tree adventure scavenger hunt. Volunteers must pre-register by calling (301) 962-1429.
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base, its residents, workers and guests, as well as to ensure the national security, homeland defense, homeland security, presidential and ceremonial support and other missions conducted by numerous DOD and federal agencies continue unimpeded. “Our police officers are hard-working, professional, well-trained and enthusiastic people, who make a positive difference and are proud to be at the frontlines, protecting the base, its people and the national security,” Nichols concluded.
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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day coming to JBAB Exchange By Staff Sgt. Davina M. Stone Certified Pharmacy Technician 579th Medical Group
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Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) J3 Security Services and the 579th Medical Group will collaborate with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to give our community an opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs at the JBAB Exchange April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Joint Base AnacostiaBolling (JBAB) J3 Security Services and the 579th Medical Group will collaborate with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to give our community an opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs at the JBAB Exchange April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Disposing of old, expired, unused and unwanted medications can prevent drug abuse or theft of these powerful substances. During this time, anyone with base access may bring medications for disposal to the JBAB Exchange. This service is free and anonymous This is the fourth time
JBAB will be participating in this bi-annual DEA initiative. In the four previous take-back events, DEA, in conjunction with state, local and tribal law enforcement partners collected more than 2 million pounds (1,018 tons) of prescription medications that were removed from circulation. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of these medications. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medications that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental
poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trashpose potential safety and health hazards. Four days after the first take-back event in September 2010, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010 which amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by the attorney general to accept them. The act also allows the at-
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torney general to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain instances. The DEA has begun drafting regulations to implement the act, a process that can take as long as 24 months. Until new regulations are in place, local law enforcement agencies and the DEA will continue to hold prescription drug takeback events twice a year. Security Services personnel will be present at the collection site to ensure proper collection and disposal of controlled substances. In addition, representatives from the 579th Medical Group Pharmacy and Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention & Treatment Program (ADAPT) will be available to educate, answer questions and address any concerns. For more information, call 202-404-7742.
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