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Vol. XXX No.25
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NDW Holds Change of Command Ceremony By Patrick Gordon NDW Waterline writer
Rear Adm. Markham Rich relieved Rear Adm. Patrick J. Lorge as commandant of Naval District Washington (NDW) during a change of command ceremony in Admiral Leutze Park at the Washington Navy Yard June 21. Lorge, a native of Turnersville, N.J., graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1981. He became a Naval Aviator, earning his wings in 1983, and has flown F-14, F-16, A-4 and F-5 aircraft. His commands include tours with VF-43, VF-14, VF-101 and VFA25 as well as Naval Air Station Oceana, Va. Lorge has also served at a variety of installations including the Joint Operations Directorate, Central Command Branch, Joint Staff, Washington; the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. Lorge became the 87th Commandant of NDW, the oldest continuously operated Navy installation in the country, and the Joint Forces Headquarters National Capital Region Deputy Commander in July of 2008. In his time as commandant of NDW, Lorge lead a workforce of more than 3,500 military and civilian personnel at six Navy and joint
installations. Additionally, he hosted the Naval Attaché Corps and personally oversaw all ceremonies featuring foreign dinitaries at the Washington Navy Yard, known as the “quarterdeck of the Navy,” on behalf of the Chief of Naval Operations. Lorge was a driving force behind the region’s first integrated cyber-secure infrastructure, the merger of Bolling Air Force Base and Naval Support Facility Anacostia to create Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the standup of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Naval Support Activity Bethesda. During the ceremony, Lorge thanked those he has worked with throughout his career, and reflected on his time at NDW. “NDW is a team of amazingly powerful success,” said Lorge. “They are the team that lends support to our warfighters and cares for their families back home. They are the team that buried Neil Armstrong. They hold the widows of our fallen shipmates at Dover. They are team 87. I will miss them, I will miss their dedication, their belief in accomplishing the impossible and the joy they show on a daily basis. I could never have dreamed a better dream than being the commandant of
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U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Gordon
Rear Adm. Patrick Lorge addresses the audience at the Naval District Washington (NDW) change of command ceremony in Leutze Park at the Washington Navy Yard. Lorge was relieved by Rear Adm. Markham Rich, left, who will assume command as the 88th Commandant of NDW. NDW encompasses more than 4,000 square miles, including the District of Columbia, and counties in Maryland and northern Virginia. The region includes such installations as Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Naval Support Activity Annapolis, and The Washington Navy Yard.
Flag Quarters Renovation Brings History to Modern Living By Patrick Gordon NDW Waterline writer
Photo courtesy of the Naval History and Heritage Command
A Marine sentry on duty at the Latrobe Gate, 8th and M Streets, Southeast, circa Summer 1978. In 1880 a Victorian three-story building was added on top and at each side of the original gate structure, which became the Visiting Flag Quarters (VFQ). The VFQ just completed extensive renovations including a new energy efficient mechanical system, a new electrical system, and new plumbing and fixtures.
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Visiting dignitaries to Naval District Washington (NDW) have an updated landmark to call home during their stay in Naval Support Activity Washington. After months of renovation, the Washington Navy Yard’s Visiting Flag Quarters (VFQ) will reopen, preserving its historic accents while providing the comforts of modern living. Today, the VFQ provides temporary accommodations for Navy and Marine Corps flag and general officers and foreign officers of equivalent rank during visits to Washington, D.C. Overlooking M Street in the city’s Southeast neighborhood, the building was an 1881 addition to the 1805 Latrobe Gate and served as Marine officers’ quarters and enlisted barracks until the 1960s. Another renovation to the VFQ was done between 1908 and 1909 to add tin and bead board ceilings, as well as sun rooms. That renovation over a century ago led to a rich discov-
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ery of historical artifacts during the most recent repairs to the building. Hidden in the ceilings and walls were everyday items of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, providing a glimpse into the lives of the workers who beautified the VFQ generations ago. “Those material resources served as a time capsule providing the clues in everyday life,” said Igor Boras, senior construction manager with the project management & engineering branch of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Public Works Department-Washington. “Things like cribbage made from the existing floor, clothing, alcohol bottles – the Navy prohibited use of alcohol on vessels and shore installations in 1914 – shaving powders, and food. The beautiful thing is that the Naval History and Heritage Command on the Navy Yard provided their services and restored some of the found artifacts, which will be exhibited
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Students Explore Bottle Rocket Physics
By Allison Johnson Atlantic Test Ranges intern
Chase. “I love working with the kids and giving them the opportunity to see what the NAWCAD community has to offer locally.” After the two tours, students created and launched recycled bottle rockets at the Mattapany Day Camp by predicting possible flight patterns at different units of pressure measurement. Pairs of students worked together: The co-pilot called out a countdown, the pilot released a rocket from the launch pad, the two-liter bottle shot up into the sky and landed in the campsite, and the co-pilot then measured how far the rocket traveled and recorded that data in a class chart. Every student got a chance to perform both the role of pilot and co-pilot. “I love seeing students’ eyes light up the moment they understand a difficult concept,” Simpson said. “When I see their eyes light up or a big smile on their face, I know I’m contributing to their education and making a difference in their lives.” The NAWCAD Education Outreach Program is geared toward energizing and exploring local students’ STEM education. The program partners scientists and engineers with schools to strengthen young scientific minds and support NAWCAD initiatives.
Twenty-one eighth graders recently explored how their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education translates into the work carried out here at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. In partnership with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Education Outreach Program, Atlantic Test Ranges environmental scientist Brandi Simpson guided Chesapeake Public Charter School students on a tour of both the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) and the Aircraft Survival Systems Development and Prototype Lab, as well as a hands-on bottle rocket experiment. At the Test Pilot School, USNTPS Security Manager Rich Harris explained to students what it takes to become a test pilot as they toured the aircraft hangar. At the Aircrew Survival Systems Development and Prototype Lab, aerospace experimental psychologists Lt. Cmdr. Hank Phillips and Joe Geeseman showed students more than five generations of protective flight and military apparel and the horizontal accelerator used for dynamic testing, and discussed the importance of flight safety. “I’m a big advocate for learning,” said NAWCAD Education Outreach Coordinator Terri
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Brandi Simpson (standing) watches as a Chesapeake Public Charter School eighth grader launches her recycled bottle rocket at Mattapany Day Camp.
Around the Yard The Washington Navy Yard’s historic Visiting Flag Quarters was just renovated. What’s you’re favorite piece of history on the Yard?
I like the photos of the Navy Yard from the 1800’s hanging in the Subway. It’s neat to see how much has changed since then. Genel Benson Command Support Services Naval District Washington
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The old foundry buildings. I started here back in the 70’s when they were empty, and it was my job to help with the health aspect of their renovations. Dr. John Austin Military Sealift Command Washington Navy Yard
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The story of Mordecai Booth, a private stationed here during the War of 1812. He saved Building 101 from being burned when the Navy Yard was burned to prevent it from falling into British hands. Joaella Lane Deputy Comptroller Naval District Washington
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This Week in Navy History
1813 - USS President anchors in Bergen, Norway. 1950 - To support U.N. call to assist South Korea, President Harry S. Truman authorizes U.S. naval and air operations south of 38th Parallel in Korea.
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1794 - Joshua Humphreys appointed master builder to build Navy ships at an annual salary of $2,000. 1814 - USS Wasp captures HMS Reindeer. 1865 - CSS Shenandoah captures 11 American whalers in one day. 1970 - USS James Madison (SSBN-627) completes conversion to Poseidon missile capability.
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1925 - Ships and men from 11th and 12th Naval Districts assist in relief after earthquake at Santa Barbara , Calif. 1950 - Truman authorizes sea blockade of the Korean coast. 1950 - USS Juneau (CL-119) fires first naval shore bombardment of Korean Conflict.
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1815 - USS Peacock takes HMS Nautilus, last action of the War of 1812. 1943 - Third Fleet Amphibious Force lands troops on Rendova Island while naval gunfire silences Japanese artillery. 1951 - Naval Administration of Marianas ends.
Department of Interior. 1972 - Date of rank of Rear Admiral for Samuel Lee Gravely Jr., who was the first U.S. Navy admiral of African-American descent.
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1923 - Commissioning of Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. 1926 - Distinguished Flying Cross authorized by Congress. 1937 - Amelia Earhart disappears in Pacific. Navy conducts extensive unsuccessful search. 1945 - USS Barb (SS-220) bombards JapU.S. Navy photo by MC1 Chad Runge anese installations on Kaihyo Island, Japan; Plebes in the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2015 march into Bancroft Hall fol- first successful use of rockets against shore lowing noon meal formation in Tecumseh Court in 2011. July 1, 1850 marked positions. 1946 - Establishment of VX-3 to evaluthe re-designation of the “Naval School at Annapolis” to the U.S. Naval Academy. Exactly one year later the Academy adopted a four-year course of ate adaptability of helicopters to naval purposes. study. Though the curriculum has changed since, Naval Academy midship1950 - USS Juneau (CL-119) and two Britmen still follow a four-year course of study today. ish ships sink five of six attacking North KoKeuka, NY, then prepares Lt. Theodore G. rean torpedo boats and gunboats. July 1 Ellyson, the first naval aviator, for his two 1967 - During Operation Bear Claw, Sev1797 - Naval Regulations passed by Consolo flights in A-1. enth Fleet Amphibious Force conducts heligress. 1914 - Prohibition of alcohol begins in copter assault 12 miles inland at Con Thien, 1800 - First convoy duty; USS Essex es- the Navy. Vietnam. corts convoy of merchant ships from East 1916 - Establishment of informal school Indies to U.S. for officers assigned to submarines at New July 3 1801 - U.S. squadron under Commodore London, Conn. Richard Dale enters the Mediterranean to 1898 - At Battle of Santiago, Cuba, Rear 1918 - USS Covington (ID-1409) hit withstrike Barbary pirates. out warning by two torpedoes from German Adm. William T. Sampson’s squadron de1850 - Naval School at Annapolis re- Submarine U-86 and sank the next day. stroys Spanish fleet. named Naval Academy. 1950 - USS Valley Forge (CV-45) and 1933 - USS Constitution commences 1851 - Naval Academy adopts four year tour of principal U.S. seaports. HMS Triumph (R16) participate in first carcourse of study. 1946 - First of two detonations in Opera- rier action of Korean Conflict. VF-51 aircraft 1911 - Trial of first Navy aircraft, Curtiss tion Crossroads nuclear test. from Valley Forge shoot down two North A-1. The designer, Glenn Curtiss, makes first 1951 - Responsibility for the Government Korean aircraft. The action is first combat flight in Navy’s first aircraft, A-1, at Lake of Trust Territories transferred from Navy to test of F9F Panther and AD Skyraider.
Confidentiality with Chaplains: Sailors Hold the Key
U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Devon Dow
Lt. Robert Mills, deputy chaplain for Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, gives suicide prevention training to Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89). The training provides Sailors with the tools to recognize warning signs that an individual could be thinking about committing suicide. In a recent poll on Navy Personnel Command’s website, 63 percent of 5,049 respondents did not believe that what they say to a chaplain is confidential, and 65 percent of 2,895 respondents believe that Navy chaplains are required to report certain matters to the command. By Christianne M. Witten Chief of Chaplains Public Affairs In a recent poll on Navy Personnel Command’s website, 63 percent of 5,049 respondents did not believe that what they say to a chaplain is confidential, and 65 percent of 2,895 respondents believe that Navy chaplains are required to report certain matters to the command. In light of these results and other anecdotal evidence, Chief of Chaplains Rear
Adm. Mark L. Tidd saw an opportunity to roll out an official campaign to help educate service members, leadership and families across the Navy and Marine Corps on SECNAV Instruction 1730.9: Confidential Communications to Chaplains. This policy was established Feb. 7, 2008 to protect the sacred trust between an individual and a chaplain.
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NSA Washington-JBAB Fleet Family and Fun Centralized Scheduling
Pre-Separation Briefings
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.
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 pre-separation 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.
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.
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
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
DEPLOYMENT READINESS/ FAMILY SERVICES
Military and Family Support Center
Personal Financial Management (PFM)
MFSC, JBAB Bldg. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-0450
Program offers individual and family financial counseling, financial classes, and is responsible for the Command Financial specialist training in the Region (NDW).
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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)
MFSC, JBAB Bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-6151
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
MFSC HAPPENINGS
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.
JBAB Daddy/Daughter Dance
Deployment/mobilization/readiness
June 27 | 3 to 5 p.m. | JBAB, Bldg. 72 - Military & Family Support Center For dads and moms with children age 0 to 1 year. All ranks and branches are welcome! Using a combination of group discussion and a dads breakout group and a moms breakout group, we will explore the joy and wonderment as well as the trials of parenthood. The dads breakout group is led by a dad and will include the topics of soothing a crying infant, infant care, preparing for a baby and what to do now that they are here, and how to enjoy being an active Dad as well as open group discussion. The moms group will include the topics of breast and formula feeding, preparing for your baby and what to do now that they are here, safe sleep, and maternal instincts as well as open group discussion. Learn about the first few months of your baby’s life and how positive parenting is im-
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.
June 15 | 1 to 3 p.m. | JBAB Bolling Club | $12 In celebration of Father’s Day join us for the 6th Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance. You see your little princess growing up so fast, join us for this event as the memories are sure to last. Activities include dancing, crafts, contests and fun! Attire is semi-formal. For reservations call 202-563-8400.
portant for infant growth and development. Prepare your home and relationship for the changes that are needed when a baby arrives so that you can enjoy being a parent and experience the fulfillment of being partners in parenting. To register please call 202-433-6151or 202-767-0450.
Dads Basic Training - Dads and Moms Partners in Parenting
Fitness Center Renovations - Phase 2 will begin June 10 The first floor locker rooms will be closed during this phase of the renovation project. The fitness equipment on the first floor, the second floor locker rooms, and third floor group exercise area will be available for use. All group exercise classes will resume in the 3rd floor group exercise area at the beginning of Phase 2. The front desk and first floor laundry area will also be closed during this phase. Staff will be located on the first and second floor of building W-22 for assistance. For more information please contact the Fitness Center at 202-433-2829/2882 or visit their website site at www.cnic.navy. mil/nsawfitness.
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Top DOD Health Official Visits Nation’s Medical Center
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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.
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Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs and director, TRICARE Management Activity, visits Army Staff Sgt. Sam Shockley in his room at Walter Reed Bethesda on June 7. Shockley, 25, was injured by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in March.
NDW Drinking Water Reports Available
By Bernard S. Little WRNMMC Journal staff writer
Wearing of Portable headphones, earphones, and Bluetooth devices:
Looking to hear the concerns and issues of staff, wounded warriors and their families during these challenging times, the top Department of Defense (DOD) health affairs official visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) recently. Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs and director, TRICARE Management Activity, met with WRNMMC senior leadership staff, before visiting with wounded warriors and their families on the wards, discussing their care and offering words of encouragement. Woodson, a vascular surgeon and brigadier general in the U.S. Army Reserve, was nominated by President Barack Obama to be assistant secretary of defense for health affairs and has served in the position since being confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Dec.
The 2012 Annual Water Quality reports for the Washington Navy Yard will be distributed in print and electronically prior to July 1. These reports have been prepared in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency Region III, the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority, and Naval Facility Engineering Command Washington. These routine reports are required by law, and are being provided to inform you about the quality of your drinking water. These reports are not being issued in response to a health threat. The water being served at the Washington Navy Yard met federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements in 2012. Copies of the reports will be available upon request. If you have any questions please contact Tawana Spencer, Public Works Department Washington Drinking Water Media Manager, at (202) 685-8007. 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)
Dahlgren Firefighters Teach Sea Cadets the Ropes By Andrew Revelos South Potomac Pilot Staff Writer
U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos
Firefighter Matt Ellis shows League Cadet PO2 Elijah White-Stansel how to tie a figure eight knot.
The Pentagon Division of the Naval Sea Cadets Corps and Navy League Cadets Corps got a first-hand look at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren Fire Department on June 8 and enjoyed demonstrations and interactive activities with the firefighters. After dividing into groups, the cadets learned about ladders, hoses and ropes and as might be expected, had plenty of questions for the firefighters. One group of cadets wondered what it was like to be inside a fire and whether or not firefighters broke down doors and windows very often. “If there’s a legit fire, we’ll bust out the windows,” said Firefighter CJ Newton. “When we go in, we see nothing. When it gets like that, we ventilate [the burning structure] so it will cool down and so we can see better.” Of course, understanding fire science is only part of a job that also requires courage. “I’d just jump out,” said Brendon, who was trying out the Sea Cadets for the weekend. The Sea Cadets were not only responsible for paying attention, but also for re-
taining the knowledge they were presented. After a detailed look at a fire truck and its capabilities, Steven Brown, a former Marine who helps teach the Pentagon Division drill team, quizzed the cadets. “How many gallons does the truck hold?” he asked. The cadets answered correctly. “Five hundred.” Cadets practiced rolling and unrolling hoses, which firefighter refer to as lines. Those lines have little in common with regular garden hoses and require draining and drying before they go into storage. Brown wanted the cadets, as well as his daughter Faith, who was attending a Sea Cadet event for the first time, to understand the dedication and skill it takes to be a firefighter. “I want them to have a little bit of exposure of what the fire department goes through, what their job entails,” he said, during an interactive knot-tying demonstration. “The knots are something they could use to help another cadet during training. Tying knots, if they end up going into the Navy is one of the things they need to learn.” Firefighter Matt Ellis led the rescue knottying class. As he instructed cadets, they practiced tying the knots, which got pro-
22, 2010. He also serves as principle advisor to the secretary of defense for health issues. In the Military Health System (MHS) worldwide, there are more than 133,000 military and civilian doctors, nurses, medical educators, researchers, health-care providers, allied health professionals, health administration, logistics, supply, information technology and communications personnel, among others. As director of the TRICARE Management Activity, Woodson manages all TRICARE health and medical resources, supervising and administering TRICARE medical and dental programs, serving nearly 10 million beneficiaries. In the military while on active duty, Woodson was “on the ground,” deployed to Saudi Arabia when Operation Desert Storm began, and he deployed to Kosovo, and Op-
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gressively more complicated. Most were based on the figure eight: the figure eight on the bight, a double-looped figure eight and a bowline thrown in for good measure. Airman First Class Mary Grace Balaban, assigned to the 614th Air and Space Operations Center Det 1, volunteers with the Pentagon Division and supports physical training. She was a quick learner when it came to knot-tying and patiently helped the youngsters along. “I really love being with the kids,” said Balaban, who began working with the cadets last month after running into them in the chow hall. “I kind of got hooked.” Ballaban thought the knot-tying was very useful knowledge. “I think emergency training is useful in every branch [of the military],” she said. As Ellis presented knots at the front of the classroom, Battalion Chief Tracy Hall offered the cadets pointers. Colin, who was attending his first Sea Cadet event, was perhaps a little over-confident after achieving quick success with the relatively simple figure eight. Hall helped Colin with the more
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The Last Shot: The Incredible Story of the C.S.S. Shanandoah and the True Conclusion of the American Civil War Book review
Reviewed by Cmdr. Youssef Aboul-Enein, USN
The Last Shot: The Incredible Story of the C.S.S. Shenandoah and the True Conclusion of the American Civil War by Lynn Schooler. Ecco Press, An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 10 East 53rd Street, New York 10022, 2005. Among the naval historical books to be published is Lynn Schooler’s fascinating and little-known account of the Confederate raider CSS Shenandoah. The author is a well-known historian of Alaska. In 1864, the Confederate raider Shenandoah was equipped and sent with orders to seek and destroy Union commerce on the
high seas, and all along the New England coast. The CSS Shenandoah would burn 38 American ships in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. The raider would further lead Union Navy ships on a
27,000-mile chase. The book details this chase and the attempts by the U.S. Navy to track down CSS Shenandoah and it reads like a Civil War version of Tom Clancy’s classic novel “Hunt for Red October,” except that it happened. By June 22, 1865, two months after Robert E. Lee surrendered to U.S. Army General Ulysses S. Grant, CSS Shenandoah was trading shots with Union Naval ships in the Arctic Sea. Making it the final shots the Civil War. Read this historical thriller and immerse yourself in a little known aspect of American naval history. Editor’s Note: Cmdr. Aboul-Enein teaches parttime at the National Defense University and is the author of two books on the Middle East.
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Target Usage Determined by Like-Type Groups How is my usage target determined? Your house will be combined with other housing units into like-type groups (LTG) of metered homes that have similar characteristics that affect home energy performance such as the square footage, age, and condition of the home. Each month the average usage of utilities for the LTG are developed with a 10 percent buffer above and below the average to create a Normal Usage Band. Residents with usage above the Normal Usage Band will pay for the excess and those conserving relative to the Normal Usage Band will receive a rebate for their savings. 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.
Flag Flown at NSWCDD for Lost Midway Sailor By John J. Joyce NSWC Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications
Capt. Michael Smith, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division commander, presents a World War II-era flag to Virginia Self Trent, 90, after a traditional flag folding ceremony June 6. The flag was flown over NSWCDD in honor of her brother - Seaman 2nd Class George Luther Self on the 71st anniversary of his death at the Battle of Midway on June 6, 1942.
A World War II-era flag that flew over Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in honor of a Sailor on the 71st anniversary of his death at the Battle of Midway was presented to his sister at a June 6 ceremony here. The Sailor, Seaman 2nd Class George Luther Self, was killed in action the day before his 25th birthday when a Japanese submarine fired torpedoes that sunk the destroyer USS Hammann.
“I am so happy that my brother is recognized and his memory is kept alive,” said Virginia Self Trent, 90, after the ceremony. The Hammann was towing the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown back to Pearl Harbor when it was attacked near the end of the battle. The destroyer sank in four minutes with heavy loss of life and the Yorktown went down early the next day. Trent and other family members watched as NSWCDD Sailors lowered and ceremoniously folded a 48-star flag in honor of Self. “I felt honored to be able to honor a fallen Sailor who gave the ultimate sacrifice
for his family and the country that he loved so much,” said Chief Fire Control Technician Christopher Morge. “We were extremely happy to be part of something that provided a little closure to a story that should have had the proper ceremony so many years ago.” NSWCDD Commander Capt. Michael Smith presented the flag to Trent, telling her that it’s a symbol of appreciation for her brother’s service to the United States and a grateful Navy. Smith also presented Trent with a certificate stating that the flag was flown over NSWCDD in Self’s honor with printed words ex-
pressing gratitude for Self’s courageous service. “This 48-star flag is just as alive as any flag today,” said Trent’s son, Bill Coleman, NSWCDD Rapid Development and Integration Branch Head. “It’s keeping my uncle’s memory alive.” Coleman located the vintage 48-state flag that would have been flown during World War II and contacted the NSWCDD commander in mid-May with a request to fly the flag at the NSWCDD headquarters building in honor of his uncle. “Imagine finding out that
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Navy Housing Early Application Tool Hits One Year Anniversary By Carol Casto Commander, Navy Installations Command Navy Housing
As the Navy’s Housing Early Application Tool (HEAT) reaches its first year, Navy Housing is already working on upgrades to be implemented over the next several years. Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Navy Housing launched HEAT, the online tool for service members
and their families to request housing information and begin the military family housing application process, in July 2012. Returning customers may notice some positive changes to the interface as Navy Housing launches the second phase of HEAT this summer. This upgrade also improves processes within the HSCs and allows for better inter-communication with Navy systems. HEAT allows service members and their fami-
lies to connect with multiple housing service centers (HSCs) to review all of their housing options at any Navy installation before accepting orders. HEAT can also start the housing application process for those interested in military and community housing. Navy Housing designed HEAT to engage customers earlier in the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) process. Though approximately 75 percent of HEAT users have orders, and/or
know where they’re going, HEAT can also be used before accepting orders. It is a convenient way to contact Housing Service Centers (HSCs) to collect valuable housing and local community information that may be important in making PCS decisions. The program is the first of its kind within the Department of Defense. “I am very impressed with how well HEAT has worked in its first year,” said Bill Pearson, acting housing
program manager, CNIC. “As the team rolls out improvements, Navy Housing hopes to see more and more service members and their spouses utilizing HEAT during their next PCS.” “More than 6,300 customers used HEAT in its first year, and I expect that to double next year,” said Mike Bowlin, CNIC Navy Housing HEAT Project Manager. “We continue to improve and expand HEAT, and the overall customer service experience with
Navy Housing. Although 95 percent of HEAT users are applying for military family housing, we want service members to know they can use it to contact the professional staff at our HSCs and find information on housing options and the local community too.” Service members and their families can begin their housing search online and to contact their next HSC using the HEAT website at www.cnic.navy.mil/HEAT.
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Naval District Washington.” At the ceremony, Vice Adm. William French, Commander, Navy Installations Command, presented Lorge with the Legion of Merit for his able and dedicated leadership of NDW from July 2008 to June 2013. Prior to coming to NDW, Rich commanded Naval Air Station Oceana and served in VF-101 both as an F-14 Instructor and as executive officer. He also served on the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations staff as deputy, Strike Aircraft Plans and Requirements and at U.S. Space Command, Policy and Plans Directorate. Rich was a 2004-2005 Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellow with Honeywell, International.
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“I couldn’t be more impressed with what I’ve seen here during the turnover of team 87,” said Rich. “It is a professional, capable and talented team. I’m excited by what I’ve seen, and I’m excited to get started. I look forward to harnessing those incredible abilities of the NDW team and to take on new challenges of our broad and diverse missions.” NDW encompasses more than 4,000 square miles, including the District of Columbia, the Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George’s, and St. Mary’s, and northern Virginia counties of Loudoun, Fauquier, Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford King George, Westmoreland, Arlington and the cities within their outer boundaries. The region includes such installations as Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Naval Support Activity Annapolis, and The Washington Navy Yard.
French awards Lorge with the Legion of Merit for meritorious service in the execution of his duties as 87th Commandant of NDW from July 2008 to June 2013. Lorge, left, accepts his command flag from NDW Command Master Chief Chris Adams.
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Military Spouse Embraced for Her Work at Local School rating books into proper sections, “Andrea has been such an inBy Paul Bello Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling as well as filtering out old, outdat- strumental part of the PTA. We’ve ed content for some much-needed raised approximately $6,000 in the Public Affairs For a little more than three years, Andrea Godbey has exemplified what being an “involved” community member is all about. The military spouse from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) has served as a volunteer at nearby Leckie Elementary School - doing everything from organizing bake sales to becoming an active and most trusted member of the school’s Parent Teachers’ Association (PTA). She was also instrumental in introducing the school to the community-based program Area Coalitions for Education - Excellence (ACE-E) a nonprofit organization that prides itself on reaching out to inner-city youth through its military mentorship program. Two years after ACEE began at Leckie, more than 30 students have gone on to receive free laptop computers upon completion of the organization’s technology course, Godbey said. Of course, her list of accomplishments doesn’t end there. A former librarian, she helped revamp the school’s library by sepa-
newer releases. She has also gotten her hands dirty while volunteering during the school’s annual Beautification Day project. She has been a central figure in the classroom, as well. Along the way, Godbey has immersed herself with various student related projects, including class presentations and food tastings on various cultures around the globe. She has also served on Leckie’s School Advisory Team, where a group of parents and faculty members team up to discuss such issues as budgeting. “I was so visible at the school that other parents assumed I just worked there full-time. They didn’t know I was a volunteer,” Godbey said. “I’ve enjoyed each and every moment at Leckie. My time as a volunteer has been the most personally rewarding in my life.” It’s a bittersweet time for Godbey. With her husband recently getting new orders, the family will be packing up and leaving JBAB this summer. With regret, she will not be able to continue as a volunteer at Leckie. However, her efforts in the community will not be forgotten.
time she’s been aboard,” said Hattie McDuffie, PTA president and chaplain with the Metropolitan Police Department. “Her passion and dedication speaks volumes as to who she is as a person. I’m going to miss her so much.” Leckie school principal Jermall Wright, who will be leaving the Washington area himself this summer for a position with a school district in Colorado, added similar praise when asked about Godbey. “She is the most engaged parent I’ve ever come across,” Wright said. “I came aboard as principal around the same time she started as a volunteer. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to work with. She’s the best.” Air Force Staff Sgt. Davina Stone, a certified pharmacy technician with the 579th Medical Group, also has fond memories of working alongside Godbey. Together, they helped organize a poison prevention day where service members got a chance to speak to children outside the gates.
U.S. Navy photo by Paul Bello
Leckie Elementary School principal Jermall Wright and Andrea Godbey, a volunteer and military spouse from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, will both be leaving the Washington area this summer. Both contributed to the introduction of the Area Coalitions for Education - Excellence (ACE-E) program at the school two years ago. “It’s obvious she cares about the people that surround her. She stays involved in just about everything you can think of,” Stone said. “Even with her busy sched-
ule, she still manages to find time to drop off her famous chocolate chip cookies. We’ve been very fortunate to have her on this base and in this community.”
America Pharmacy Ensures Safety, Informs Patients of Upcoming Delays
By Sarah Marshall WRNMMC Journal staff writer
To ensure safety and best practices, Walter Reed Bethesda’s America Pharmacy will close early Thursday, June 27, for a safety stand down. Patients may experience delays during this pharmacy staff training time, but can rest assured the temporary inconvenience will have a lasting impact. “Patient safety is always at the forefront of what we do, and will be part of this training,” said Col. Laurel Fields, chief of the Department of Pharmacy. On June 27, the America Pharmacy will open at its usual time, 7 a.m., but will close at 1 p.m., instead of 6 p.m., allowing all hands to participate in their department’s safety training, Fields said. During this time, the Arrowhead Pharmacy in Building 9 will remain open, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. as usual, so patients can continue to pick up their prescriptions that afternoon. The department spent months preparing for the safety stand down, Fields said, to allow maximum participation for the safety training since pharmacy services are provided 24/7 at the medical center. The department’s entire staff, including both the day and evening shift - roughly 140 staff
members - will have an opportunity to participate in the exercise. On June 27, pharmacy staff will have a chance to focus 100 percent on the training, Fields continued. “It is very hard to provide optimal patient care and train at the same time,” she said. “Reaffirming every staff member understands our medication process and performs that process the same way, ensures every patient receives the same service, every time. The Department of Pharmacy’s motto is ‘Every Prescription Counts.’ Ultimately, training reinforces consistent excellence in our services to each and every patient, every time.” In addition to the America Pharmacy’s early closure on June 27, patients should note Pharmacy hours will also change for the Fourth of July weekend. All pharmacy locations will be closed for the Fourth of July. On Friday, July 5, the America Pharmacy will be closed, but the Arrowhead Pharmacy in Building 9 and the drive-thru refill pick-up location will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, July 6-7, all pharmacy locations will be closed. In addition, after the holiday weekend, pharmacy hours will be modified due to sequestration, she said. During this time, howev-
er, the pharmacy will continue to provide 24/7 support for the Emergency Room and for all hospitalized patients. Beginning Monday, July 8, the Arrowhead Pharmacy will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the week, instead of 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Arrowhead Pharmacy will also be closed on Saturdays, due to sequestration. During this time, the America Pharmacy hours will remain open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the Drive-thru Refill Pick-up location will continue its weekday hours, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., but will be closed on Saturdays. Though there may be a reduction in hours, Fields said the pharmacy will not cut back on safety and quality. The department’s staff will remain dedicated to providing optimal pharmacy services to patients, she said. “Our staff [members] care deeply about our patients, and providing them optimal services,” Fields said. “We ask patients to please be patient on those days that may have longer wait times, as the focus continues to be on patient safety.” For patients referred to network providers with civilian prescriptions, Fields said the Military Treatment Facility Pharmacy is the least costly way to receive their medica-
Photo by Sarah Marshall
Private 1st Class Creia Pritchett, pharmacy technician in the Arrowhead Pharmacy, assists Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jerry Reaves at the window of the Arrowhead Pharmacy in Building 9 recently. Pharmacy hours of operation will change in the near future, yet staff will continue to put safety first and ensure patient needs are met. tions. For maintenance medications, patients have the option to use the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery Program, Express Scripts. Currently, there is no co-pay for a 90-day supply of any generic
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medication, she said. For more information about this program, patients can ask any of the pharmacies. They can also call, 1-877363-1433, or visit www.tricare. mil/pharmacy.
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RQ-21A Takes First East Coast Flight By Jamie Cosgrove Public Affairs Officer, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons The RQ-21A Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS) completed its first East Coast flight from Webster Field Annex on June 12, marking the start of the next phase of test for the program. A team from the Navy
and Marine Corps STUAS program office (PMA-263), the UAS Test Directorate at Webster and industry partner Insitu, Inc., are conducting flight operations at Webster, NAS Patuxent River’s outlying field, in preparation for Integrated Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) in the fall. During the June 12 flight, Insitu operators launched the unmanned aircraft using a pneumatic launcher,
eliminating the need for a runway. The RQ-21A was recovered after a 1.8 hour flight, using a companybuilt system known as the STUAS Recovery System (SRS). The system enables a safe recovery and expeditionary capability for tactical UAS on land or at sea. “This test period brings us closer to providing our warfighter with a unique ca-
pability - an indigenous UAS capable of operations from both land and sea,” said U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jim Rector, PMA-263 program manager. “The expeditionary nature of the RQ-21A makes it possible to deploy a multiintelligence capable UAS with minimal footprint.” The current phase of testing is intended to validate
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“practice, practice, practice” their knots. It was all a rather enjoyable day of activities for Sea Cadet E3 Tiffany Ray, who came away with a greater understanding of firefighting. She hopes to one day attend the Naval Academy and become an engineer. “I used to think firefighting was easier, but now I see all the procedures and stuff that goes into it,” she said. I see it is more work than I thought. You think firefighting is all about fire, but you see there is more to it like knots and ladders and steps and procedures.” For Sea Cadet E2 Joseph Ammaturo, the activities were less of a surprise and more of a confirmation. “I always thought firefighting was pretty cool.”
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The Navy and Marine Corps RQ-21A Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS) takes its first flight from Webster Field Annex, an outlying field to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, June 12. A team from the Navy and Marine Corps STUAS program office (PMA-263) at Pax River and Insitu are conducting flight operations at Webster in preparation for Integrated Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) in the fall.
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complicated knots that followed. “Dress it up,” advised Hall. “Clean it up so you can see if there’s anything wrong with it.” When Colin figured it all out and tied the knot, Hall offered a victory fist bump. “Give me some knuckles,” he said. Colin used the classroom time to ask Hall a technical question, whether a fire hose was really powerful enough to throw a person around, as he’d seen on TV. Hall kept a straight face and offered a reply. “It’s powerful enough to throw you around, fella,” he said. When the cadets finished up, Hall advised them to
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in display cases in VFQ.” Boras added that care was taken to maintain a sense of history while updating the interior of the building. Heart pine pilings salvaged from the old pier of the Washington Navy Yard were cut and repurposed to provide flooring in the building, giving the building an additional piece of Navy history while simultaneously recycling materials. “The antique heart pine pilings were in the Anacostia River for almost a century,” said Boras. He added that the pilings were likely there during historic events in the Washington Navy Yard’s history, such as aviator Charles Lindbergh’s visit in 1927 following his famous transatlantic flight. Heart pine was used for centuries for shipbuilding and housing due to its pest-resistant nature and hearty stock. Boras said that the renovations were not only aesthetic in nature, but also necessary from a structural standpoint. “The old VFQ was a dark place with worn out finishes and décor from early 1980s,” said
Boras. “The mechanical and patchwork electrical equipment exceeded its projected length. There was no structural analysis available to identify structural problems. The overall energy efficiency was poor and the layout was not optimal. There was no supply of fresh air, and the doors had so many layers of paint – lead paint too – that original unforeseen metal plates and hardware from 1881 resurfaced after a quarter-inch of paint was removed.” The renovations include a new energy efficient mechanical system, a new electrical system, and new plumbing and fixtures. Structural wood and brick repairs were made, and furnishings were replaced as well, to include new furniture, artwork and chandeliers. Safety updates have been made in the form of shatter proof glass in the existing historic window frames, improved fire protection, and the removal of lead paint and asbestos floor tiles. For more news on events in NDW, visit www.facebook.com/NavDistWash. For more information on the VFQ, visit http://goo. gl/3T14J.
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Per Navy policy, service members and families have the right and privilege to confidential communication with a Navy chaplain; Chaplains have the obligation and responsibility to protect and guard the confidential communications disclosed to them; and commanders honor and support the unique, confidential relationship between an individual and a chaplain. Chaplains cannot be compelled by the command, medical professionals or others to disclose what a service member or family member shares in confidence. “What you say to us stays between us, unless you decide differently- You hold the key,” said Tidd. “That being said, chaplains will always assist in guiding an individual to the appropriate resources and will not leave an individual alone when the individual or others are at risk,” Tidd added. Chaplains serve as advocates to help individuals get the support needed to overcome the challenges they face before matters escalate. “This unique relationship between an individual and a chaplain can serve as a
Waterline valuable safety valve to the commander to facilitate increased morale and mission readiness,” said Tidd. Given the continuing stigma service members associate with seeking help, chaplains offer Sailors, Marines and their families a safe place to talk, without fear or judgment. “Confidentiality can be particularly important when a Sailor or Marine may feel they have nowhere to turn during a personal crisis, or if they’re concerned about command involvement or an impact on their career,” said Tidd. In addition to a Message to the Fleet on confidentiality, the Chaplain Corps has established a resource page devoted to confidentiality on its website: www.chaplain. navy.mil. This page includes frequently asked questions, a fact sheet, a flyer, as well as a link to the policy. “The Chaplain Corps is committed to caring for all with dignity, respect and compassion, regardless of an individual’s beliefs, if any. One of the ways we do this is through confidentiality,” Tidd said. Contact your command chaplain today! Don’t know who your chaplain is? Contact Navy 311 for support in your area: 1-855-NAVY-311 or text to: Navy311@ navy.mil.
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Capital Directorate after the disestablishment of Joint Task Force Capital Medicine. In responding to questions from staff, Woodson said he will continue “to fight the battles” concerning budget challenges so MHS personnel can continue to focus on patient care, support and their other missions. He added that because of sequestration, there was an 8 percent cut in the MHS budget during the last half of this fiscal year. He explained if such budget challenges and practices continue, they could irrevocably harm the military and MHS. “We [also must] appreciate what our civilian colleagues do,” Woodson said in response to an audience member’s question regarding the 11 days of furlough DOD civilian employees face from July to September this fiscal year. He attributed about 40 percent of the MHS’ ability to deliver care and support services to its civilian employees. “Civilians are a very important part of our organization,” Woodson continued. “We need them. One would hope something bad would not happen [in delivery of care and services because of furloughs]. It’s my hope that clinical leadership would keep its ear to the ground and moderate the situation for potential critical faults. “I would remind you, your feelings are being felt throughout the entire MHS as we work through this transformative and [fiscally-challenging] period,” he added. “I cannot do this [and] your leadership cannot do this without you. We need you to surface the issues, continue to motivate and inspire and not get demoralized with the process. We will solve these issues together and on the other side, be stronger for it. Thank you for all you do.” Following his meeting with the Walter Reed Bethesda staff, Woodson visited wounded warriors and their families on the wards at the medical center, listening to their stories. He asked the recovering heroes and their families about the care they are receiving at the Nation’s Medical Center, and all praised the professionalism and care provided by the Walter Reed Bethesda staff. NSWCDD Sailors) flag folding ceremony. I could feel the gratitude from them for my uncle’s sacrifice.” Trent said her brother enlisted in November 1941. The family saw him for a day in South Carolina the following month, where he was on shore leave. After that, he sent postcards from the Pacific. “They were mainly about how much he missed us,” she said. “There’s not a day goes by that I don’t think of him.” The Battle of Midway - fought June 4-7, 1942, near the Central Pacific island of Midway - was considered the decisive battle of the war in the Pacific, ending Japanese naval superiority. The U.S. Pacific Fleet surprised Japanese forces, sinking four Japanese carriers, while losing only one. and three air vehicles, back to Norfolk, Va., to embark LPD 19 for shipboard flight testing in July. IOT&E will begin in October at Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MCAGCC) Twentynine Palms, Calif. Shipbased IOT&E is scheduled for December in preparation for the system’s initial deployment in 2014. The RQ-21A platform is designed to fill a need for the Marine Expeditionary Forces, Navy L-Class ships, and Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Units. When deployed, it will provide a 24/7 maritime and land-based tactical reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition data collection and dissemination capabilities to the warfighter.
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