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July 18, 2013
Vol. XXX No.28
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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Message from the Commandant From Rear Adm. Markham Rich Commandant, Naval District Washington
Team NDW, as I assume duties as the 88th commandant of Naval District Washington I want to say thank you for the warm welcome you have given me and my family. I am truly looking forward to a memorable and productive assignment and I am looking forward to meeting you and seeing the wonderful work you do every day. I had an opportunity to see some of the region during my first few weeks as commandant, and in the coming weeks I will be visiting each of the installations, talking with your leadership and talking with you about how we can continue to improve the way we do business. Do not be afraid to say hello and tell me what you think. It was a tremendous honor being selected to be the 88th commandant of a region steeped in history. From Naval Air Station Patuxent River which has been on the forefront of naval aviation research development test & evaluation since 1937, to NSF Dahlgren which is named after John Dahlgren, the “Father of American naval ordnance,” to the Washington Navy Yard which is the Navy’s oldest shore installation and a favorite destination of President Lincoln during the rigors of his presidency, this region has been a witness to the growth of the world’s finest Navy from its early beginnings. Today, the tradition of excellence continues at NSA Annapolis where the U.S. Naval academy trains and educates 4,000 midshipmen to be the Navy’s future leaders, and at
NSA Bethesda which is home to the military’s newest worldclass medical treatment facility. It is the work that each of you does every day that has earned NDW such an exceptional reputation throughout the CNIC enterprise. As I take the helm, we are embarking on a journey full of uncertainty, but with that uncertainty comes great opportunity. Winston Churchill once said “A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” I am optimistic about the future of NDW and what we can make it. So let’s seize this moment, and use our collective imaginations to drive and shape our future. I am counting on each of you. I am very much aware that Reduction in Force (RIF) and furloughs and other impacts of reduced funding are very real concerns for you. I will make every effort to keep you up-to-date and ensure you have all of the latest information and tools available to assist you through this challenging time. I will be addressing those and other relevant issues in the future. Finally, I urge you to take precautions and stay safe this summer. Your safety and well-being are my top priority. Every single one of you plays a vital role in carrying out our mission and we need to ensure that you take every precaution to take care of yourselves and your families this vacation season. Let’s enjoy the summer safely and take care of our workforce, Sailors, and Navy families to help make this summer and hurricane season mishap free. Again, thank you for the warm welcome. I look forward to meeting each and every one of you. Stay safe and keep charging.
Rear Adm. Markham Rich
Sun Safety Keeps Burns at Bay By Patrick Gordon NDW Waterline writer
U.S. Navy photo by Paul Bello
Family and friends celebrate Independence Day during the block party along the waterfront at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, making sure to stay out of the sun. Utilizing shade is an excellent way to avoid harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Sun screen and protective clothing are also advised when spending time outside during the summer.
When the temperature rises, more and more people are enjoying outdoor activities. Whether going to the beach, camping in the woods, or just working in the yard, safety must be kept in mind to keep injuries at a minimum. One threat that may be overlooked, though, looms all day: the sun. Clear skies and warm temperatures expected to the end of the week will bring a lot of people out to enjoy the weather, but precaution must be taken when dealing with the sun’s rays. “Approximately 1 million skin cancers are detected annually. Reducing exposure to the sun’s Ultraviolet rays can decrease the risk of skin cancer,” said Lt. Cmdr. Beth Lawhorn, Registered Nurse, Department Head at the Washington Navy Yard Branch Health Clinic. “Many military personnel have jobs in which they spend many hours outdoors in the sun. It is important to protect our skin from ultraviolet [UV] radiation all year round but the UV rays from the sunlight are the greatest during the late spring and early summer. UV rays are able to reach you on cloudy and hazy days, as well as bright and sunny days.”
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The U.S. Navy Safety Center has a number of resources available that can help prevent over exposure to the sun. Among them is the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Sun Wise” action plan for sun safety and education. The Sun Wise action plan warns that “while some exposure to sunlight can be enjoyable, too much can be dangerous. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can result in painful sunburn. It can also lead to more serious health problems, premature aging of the skin, cataracts and other eye damage, and immune system suppression.” To avoid problems associated with sun overexposure, the “Sun Wise” action plan advises against staying in the sun for extended periods of time and to never use tanning beds due to their UV radiation risk. When in the sun, generously apply sunscreen to all exposed skin 15 minutes before going outside, reapplying every two hours and after swimming or sweating. When using sunscreen, it should have a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 and provide broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Even if you apply sunscreen, further protection should be taken.
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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption Book review
By Patrick Gordon NDW Waterline writer Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand. Published by Random House. New York, 2010. 398 pages. In a story almost too incredible to seem true, Laura Hillenbrand tells the mesmerizing story of Olympian and Army Air Force bombardier Louis Zamperini. The biography takes readers through the ups and downs of Zamperini’s whole life, and those who affected him most through some of his most trying times. The book starts by describing the young Zamperini as a delinquent child, regularly fighting classmates, committing petty theft, and becoming something of a menacing presence in his
neighborhood of Torrance, Calif. But his family always stood by his side despite his faults, and his brother, Pete, decided that Louis would benefit from putting his energy to work on the track team. From there, Louis began running and never looked back. He would eventually earn a spot on the 1936 Olympic track and field team, taking eighth place in the 5,000 meter dash. Zamperini committed himself to training for the next games, but any dreams he had of Olympic gold were dashed by the looming threat of war. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in December of 1941, Louis was in the service shortly thereafter, putting his Olympic training on hold indefinitely to fight axis forces in the Pacific as a B-24 Liberator bombardier. When his plane crashed in the Pa-
cific Ocean in May 1943 he would spend 47 agonizing days at sea waiting for rescue. Zamperini and two other survivors found themselves adrift on a seemingly endless sea with few supplies and little hope. Over the course of time adrift, they would endure thirst, hunger, a punishing sun, strafing by Japanese patrol craft, and repeated shark attacks. Unfortunately, their trial was only beginning. Picked up by a Japanese ship after reaching the Marshall Islands, Zamperini and the plane’s pilot were taken to a Japanese prisoner of war (POW) camps. Soon after, Zamperini would come under the constant scrutiny of the cruel POW camp guard Mutsuhiro Watanabe. For nearly a year, Zamperini would face almost daily beatings, humiliation and torture
at the hands of Watanabe, nearly breaking him physically and mentally. His eventual liberation by Allied forces near the end of the war brought initial joy to Zamperini and his family, who had never given up hope of his survival, but would belie the troubled years to come as Zamperini struggled to make peace with the war, his captors, and eventually, himself. The book offers a unique view of a storied life, weaving the thoughts, accounts and histories of many more figures than just Zamperini, adding to the richness of the story. The exuberant highs of triumphs are matched by crushing lows as Hillenbrand deftly tells the story of this little-known
See Review, Page 6
Around the Yard How do you practice sun safety?
When we go to Arlington, we use sunscreen and shades, and stay hydrated. Seaman Mike Kim U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Washington, D.C.
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Avoid the sun during mid-day hours if possible. Operations Specialist (SW) Robert Levar Military Sealift Command Washington Navy Yard
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This Week in Navy History
1775 – The Continental Congress resolves that each colony will provide armed vessels. 1779 - Commodore Abraham Whipple’s squadron captures 11 prizes in largest prize value of Revolutionary War. 1792 - John Paul Jones dies in Paris, France. 1813 - U.S. Frigate President captures British ships Daphne, Eliza Swan, Alert and Lion. 1920 - Naval aircraft sink ex-German cruiser Frankfurt in target practice. 1943 - German submarine shoots down K-74, the first and only U.S. airship lost during WWII. 1947 - President Harry S. Truman delegates responsibility for the civil administration of former Japanese mandated islands to the Secretary of the Navy. 1966 - Launch of Gemini 10 with Lt. Cmdr. John W. Young as command pilot. The mission involved 43 orbits at an altitude of 412.2 nautical miles and lasted two days, 22 hours, and 46 minutes. Recovery was by HS-3 helicopter from USS Guadalcanal (LPH-7). 1973 - Task Force 78, Mine Countermeasures Force, departs waters of North Vietnam after completing their minesweeping operations of 1,992 tow hours for the cost of $20,394,000.
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1812 - USS Constitution escapes from British squadron after three-day chase off New Jersey. 1886 – USS Atlanta, the first steel-hulled American cruiser armed with breech-loading rifled guns, is commissioned. 1897 – Lt. Robert E. Peary departs on year-long Arctic Expedition which makes many important discoveries, including one of largest meteorites, Cape York. 1918 - Armored cruiser USS San Diego (ACR-6) sunk off Fire Island, N.Y. by a mine laid by U-156. 1940 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs second Naval Expansion Act.
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1846 - First visit of U.S. warships, USS Columbus and USS Vincennes, to Japan is unsuccessful in negotiating a treaty. 1960 - In first launch of Polaris missile, USS George Washington (SSBN-598) successfully fires two operational Polaris missiles while submerged off Florida.
takeoffs without catapults from USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV-42). 1987 - Navy escorts first Earnest Will Convoy in the Persian Gulf.
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Photo courtesy of NASA
Former Navy pilot Neil Armstrong took this photo of fellow astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin on the surface of the moon. Armstrong and Aldrin were the first and second men to ever set foot on the lunar surface July 20, 1969.
1802 - Frigate Constellation defeats nine Corsair gunboats off Tripoli. 1905 - Body of John Paul Jones moved to Annapolis, Md., for reburial. 1953 - U.S. ships laid down heavy barrage to support U.N. troops in Korea. 1964 - Four Navy Divers, Lt. Cmdr. Robert Thompson, MC; Gunners Mate 1st Class Lester Anderson; Chief Quartermaster Robert A. Barth; and Chief Hospital Corpsman Sanders Manning, submerge in Sealab I for 10 days at a depth of 192 feet, 39 miles off Hamilton, Bermuda. They surfaced on July 31, 1964. 1974 - Evacuees from the coup on Cyprus arrive on board Navy vessels in the Mediterranean. Operation ended on July 24, 1974.
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1964 - Four Navy divers enter Project SEALAB I capsule moored 192 feet on the ocean floor off Bermuda for 11-day experiment. 1969 - Former Navy pilot Neil Armstrong is first man to set foot on the moon. While taking the first step, he said, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Armstrong was Commander of Apollo 11 which during its 8 day mission landed on the Sea of Tranquility. Recovery was by HS-4 helicopters from USS Hornet (CVS-12).
1947 - First Navy all jet squadron, VF-17A, receives its first aircraft (FH). 1948 - USS Putnum (DD-757) evacuates U.N. team from Haifa, Israel, and becomes first U.S. Navy ship to fly the U.N. flag. 1950 - USS Boxer (CV-21) sets record crossing of Pacific to bring aircraft, troops, and supplies to Korea at start of the conflict. 1958 - USS Nautilus (SSN-571) departs Pearl Harbor for first submerged transit of North Pole. 1993 - Sarah Deal becomes first woman Marine selected for naval aviation training.
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1823 - After pirate attack, Lt. David G. Farragut leads landing party to destroy pirate stronghold in Cuba. 1944 - Invasion and recapture of Guam begins. 1946 - In first U.S. test of adaptability of jet aircraft to shipboard operations, XFD-1 Phantom makes landings and
1813- Sailing Master Elijah Mix attempts to blow up British warship Plantagenet with a torpedo near Cape Henry, Virginia. 1944 - Following 43 days of naval gunfire and air bombardment, Naval Task Force lands Marines on Tinian.
Navy Gateway Inns and Suites Partners with Commercial Hotels to Save Travel Dollars
From Commander, Navy Installation Command Navy Lodging Program Office
The Navy’s primary lodging facilities for travelers on official orders (also available to Department of Defense (DoD) travelers), Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS), is expanding lodging opportunities. NGIS is partnering with commercial hotels in close proximity to Navy installations to accommodate guests when on base DoD government lodging is at full occupancy. Currently, DoD travelers on official orders to an installation may encounter an NGIS with no lodging availability. Travelers are then required to locate a local commercial hotel on their own after receiving a Certificate of Non-Availability (CNA). NGIS is taking on that responsibility for the traveler. In certain markets, this can be quite a challenge. First, the traveler must find a commercial property within a short commute to the base with a rate of per diem or lower, and most importantly; safe to reside in during their temporary duty. The Navy Lodging Program has seen the hurdles travelers face and has implemented a solution by partnering with commercial hotels. “Our priority is to maximize on-base DoD government lodging and then also to provide safe, secure hotels that meet our DoD traveler requirements by establishing relationships with commercial hotel partners in close proximity
of the Navy base,” said Tamara Davis, Navy Lodging Program manager. Travelers do not have to worry about finding lodging on their own in an area they are not familiar with, or being placed in a hotel that is less than desirable, that’s what the Navy Lodging Program mission is - to take care of our travelers whether they’re staying on base or off base.” The Navy Commercial Lodging Program’s hotel partners must meet established criteria. This criterion involves passing an annual inspection to ensure the property meets DOD Lodging Standards and DoD Fire, Safety and Health criteria, with contracted room rates at per diem or lower, and be within a 30 minute commute for the traveler. Prior to a TDY traveler receiving a CNA for commercial lodging the following steps will be followed: (1) Check availability at NGIS (On base lodging); (2) if no availability at NGIS, Navy Lodge will be contacted; (3) if no availability at Navy Lodge and there is no commercial lodging program, the traveler will receive a CNA requiring the traveler to locate a hotel within per diem. The Navy Commercial Lodging Program introduces multiple benefits for travelers: convenience, safety, travel savings and mission accomplishment. This program has proven very successful in markets such as Guam; Washington, D.C.; Bethesda, Md.; Fort Worth, Texas; Jacksonville and Mayport, Fla.; Seal Beach and San Diego, Calif. As the Navy Commercial Lodging Program continues to expand to new markets/locations, travelers will be assured of lodging accommodations to meet their travel needs with one phone call to 1-877-NAVY-BED.
U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Kiona Miller
Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS) is partnering with commercial hotels in close proximity to Navy installations to accommodate guests when onbase DoD government lodging is at full occupancy. NGIS is The Navy’s primary lodging facilities for travelers on official orders, and is also available to Department of Defense (DoD) travelers. NGIS Commercial Lodging Partnership Program also generates revenue which supports the NGIS lodging programs at headquarters and at the installation. For NGIS reservations and locations, visit http://ngis. dodlodging.net/. For more news from Commander, Navy Installations Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cni/.
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NSA Washington-JBAB Fleet Family and Fun Centralized Scheduling Military and Family Support Center (MFSC) located on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling introduces a comprehensive centralized scheduling service for your individual appointment needs. One call to our screeners gets you an appointment for pre-separation briefs, employment services, clinical counseling, personal financial management, relocation, deployment and a host of other programs and services. MFSC is here to support you and stands ready to assist with every career and life change. Contact our Centralized Scheduling Center for individual, marriage and family counseling, individual resume assistance, financial counseling, relocation assistance or deployment/reintegration support. Please call 202-685-6019 to schedule an appointment.
CAREER SUPPORT AND RETENTION The Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP) Offers an array of services and benefits to transitioning service members, including computers setup for individuals to go online to different job banks, college and scholarship resources and career assessment tools. Resume Writing Workshops are offered which includes Federal Resume Writing Interview Skills, information on veterans’ benefits and a professional resource library; Two TAP Seminars and one Executive TAP Seminar - five-day programs - are offered monthly sponsored by the departments of Labor and Veteran Affairs, and include information that will benefit the transitioning military member.
Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP) Offers seven basic services, which include job search strategies, job readiness, resource information, job referral service, individual counseling assistance, career planning and links to education and volunteer opportunities.
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
Pre-Separation Briefings Service members preparing to transition from military to civilian life are required by law to attend a pre-separation counseling briefing. The pre-separation brief is designed to make transitioning military members aware of all the services and benefits available to them and their family members under Transition GPS. These briefings will provide the information necessary to make more informed decisions. For your convenience the 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.
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
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Mordecai Booth’s Public House, WNY Bldg. 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 678-0514
Personal Financial Management (PFM)
Military and Family Support Center
Program offers individual and family financial counseling, financial classes, and is responsible for the Command Financial specialist training in the Region (NDW).
MFSC, JBAB Bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-6151
Life Skills Education Provides presentations to help commands meet requirements, as well as enhance operational and personal readiness including parenting skills training, couples communication, anger and stress management, conflict resolution, Child Abuse Awareness, Spouse Abuse Awareness and suicide prevention. Trainings can be customized to fit needs of the command.
New Parent Support Program (NPS) Assists new parents in coping with the demands of parenting and military life through parenting education and training and home visits to new parents prior to delivery and after delivery; information and referral for military and community resources; child development screenings and monitoring. All active duty members and their families who are pregnant and or have children in the home from infancy to three years old are eligible for these home visitation services.
Deployment/mobilization/readiness Assisting Sailors and family members prepare for deployment, manage separations and reunite and reintegrate with families and community through services including the Family Accountability and Assessment System, Individual augmentee (IA) Indoc Course and Deployed Family Fun Days.
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Provides assistance to service members with special needs children and family members with medical needs including resource referral to medical, counseling and educational services, support groups and care providers. Assists in finding duty stations where needs are met. Mandatory enrollment per OPNAVINST 1754.2D.
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
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NEX Barbershop Rate Increase
Fitness Center Renovations - Phase 2 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.
CMWR Ice Cream Socials WNY, Bldg. 22 Town Center/Fitness Center - July 11 & 25
NEXCOM is dedicated to provide our service members with the best services possible. In this continuous effort to enhance these services the NEX Barbershop located at WNY Bldg 22 will need to increase the cost of haircut services from $9 to $9.25. Thank you for your service and patronage in support of NEXCOM’s
Keep What You’ve Earned Summer Splash Photo Booth This summer, Navy bases coast to coast are hosting “Keep What You’ve Earned” summer safety events to remind Sailors that drinking responsibly is a key element to having a safe summer. NDW/NSAW CSAAD Chapter will be hosting its own summer safety event July 25, featuring a photo booth at the Ice Cream Social at the Washington Navy Yard Towne Center where Sailors could get their pictures taken with speech bubble props showing a personal reason for choosing to drink responsibly.
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NDW has a Facebook fan page in order to provide updated information to all NDW residents, tenants, employees (military, civilian, and contractors), and the American public. Show your support, “Like Us,” and become a fan to see exciting news relating to the Naval District Washington. www.facebook.com/NavDistWash Follow us on Twitter @navaldistwash - http://twitter.com/NavalDistWash NSAW has a Twitter page for the Washington Navy Yard to provide the public with up-to-date operating hours of the Navy Yard portion of DC’s Riverwalk. Follow us on Twitter @WNYRiverwalk - http://twitter.com/WNYRiverwalk.
DSO Changes Walk-in Hours
Defense Service Office North has changed walk-in hours to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. DSO North is the local office for legal defense services. Attorneys are available to provide advice to service members regarding nonjudicial punishments, summary courts-martial, Article 138 and 1150 complaints, administrative separation processing, hardship discharges and suspect’s rights. Consultations are confidential. DSO is located onboard WNY in Building 200, Suite 1200. Service members should present in uniform.
Wearing of Portable headphones, earphones, and Bluetooth devices:
The wearing of portable headphones, earphones, cellular hands-free devices, radios, recording devices or other portable listening devices while running, jogging, walking, bicycling, skating, or skate boarding in roadways and streets interferes with and impairs recognition of emergency signals, alarms, announcements, and the approach of EVs. NSAW personnel are advised use of these devices while performing the noted activities aboard NSAW fence line installations is prohibited. (TRAFFIC OPNAVINST 5100.12J)
Helmsmen Toastmasters
Want to improve your speaking and leadership skills? Come to Helmsmen Toastmasters! Join us Thursdays,7:30-8:45 a.m., at the Pentagon Library and Conference Center (PLCC). Toastmasters is an international organization that helps everyone speak, think, lead and listen better. For more info, contact Annika L’Ecuyer (annika. lecuyer@pentagon.af.mil or 703-614-7160) or Elizabeth Femrite (elizabeth.m.femrite. civ@mail.mil or 571-256-8674). More information can be found at the Helmsmen Toastmasters website, http://helmsmen.toastmastersclubs.org.
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NDW Recycling Program Now Collecting More Than Ever Separated white paper is still collected. But, “newspaper” is expanding to become “Mixed Paper”. “Mixed Paper” includes: newspapers, magazines, colored papers, envelopes, sticky notes, paper bags and paperboard. Cereal and snack boxes are okay but no food contaminants or liner bags accepted. Until your newspaper container is updated, deposit mixed papers in newspaper container. Questions? Stop by Recycling Centers at PAX, JBAB & Naval Academy. Or, contact regional recycling manager at 202-433-0929 or patrick.p.moran@ navy.mil.
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Continued from 1 “Wear clothing to protect exposed skin, and a hat with a wide brim to shade the face, head, ears and neck,” said Lawhorn. “As much as 80 percent of skin cancers occur on the head and neck. Wear sunglasses; for maximum protection look for glasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.” Lawhorn also advises to be aware of your environment. Find areas where shade is plentiful to avoid long periods of time in the sun, and be aware of reflective surfaces. “People take summer vacations and enjoy the beach when the UV rays reflect off of the surface of the water,” said Lawhorn. “The most hazardous hours for UV exposure occur between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.” One of the most important steps is to become familiar with the UV index. It provides important information on the strength of the sun’s harmful rays to help plan out-
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Continued from 2 American hero. Her account of Zamperini’s struggle with post-traumatic stress and alcoholism is rather poignant and reaches across generational lines, and the chapters dealing with the man hunt for Watanabe after the war add an element of mystery to
door activities in ways that prevent sun overexposure; the higher the number, the greater the chance of sun damage. The UV Index forecast is issued daily by the National Weather Service and EPA. For those with children, this is an important tool for knowing how much sun exposure can be expected during the day, as children, especially infants, are at greater risk for overexposure to UV radiation. “Whether you’re working or playing outside, sun safety is a huge concern,” said Edward Lewis, Naval Support Activity Washington safety & occupational health specialist. “The sun can be extremely harmful if not protected against. Sunburn can occur even on cloudy days, and it’s not uncommon to receive something as bad as a second-degree burn from being out in the sun too long. And nobody wants to miss work or vacation because they’re laid up with a bad burn or worse.” For more information on summer safety, visit http://safetycenter.navy.mil/. For more news on events in NDW, visit www. facebook.com/NavDistWash.
the whole story. Hillenbrand has told a story worth telling, and is a definite summer read for anyone interested in World War II, military aviation, or compelling biographies. Editor’s note: Patrick Gordon is a writer for Naval District Washington’s “The Waterline” newspaper and Navy Reservist. He would like to thank his family for their support of his interest in military history and their constant recommendations of good books.
ATRC Sailor Competes in USO Grill of Honor Competition
Photo courtesy of Audrey Tabrizi
Elaine Rodgers, center, president of the USO of Metropolitan Washington, tries a cheddar BLT burger grilled by Fire Controlman 1st Class Adonis Tabrizi, center right. Carson Daly, left, and Brooklyn Decker, right, also judged entries at the Grill of Honor competition at Nationals Park June 29.
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