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Energy losers win big: NSAW competes in ‘Energy Biggest Loser’ competition By Whitney Anderson NSAW Public Affairs Office How much energy could you conserve in a month? Naval Support Activity Washington is interested in finding out. Beginning Nov. 1, Naval District Washington will kick off its “Energy Biggest Loser” competition, with all of NDW’s installations competing against one another in the interest of energy conservation. The goal of this competition is to achieve a regional energy reduction of 5% for the month of November, with the top three contestants being awarded cash prizes to use towards base improvements. The winning installation will receive $70,000, with second and third receiving $50,000 and $30,000 respectively. The competition will be judged by comparing each installation’s historic energy usage to their current levels of usage. The total usage will be collected weekly and then compiled at the end of the month. The winning installation will be picked based on the greatest percent reduction in electrical consumption in previous years. Lt. Cmdr. James Shefchik, NDW energy program manager, believes that a little competition is just what the region needs to optimize energy conservation efforts. “The Biggest Loser contest uses the spirit of friendly competition to encourage energy use reduction across the region,” said Shefchik. “Each of the six NDW installations, including their major special areas, will compete. We will compare the electric usage in the month of November with the expected electric use.” Lt. j.g. Laura Hess, NSAW assistant public works officer said despite their competitive drive to win, NSAW has been working towards energy conservation for years, such as energy monitors in buildings, the use of motion-sensor lights, and Smart Grid energy saving technologies in buildings around the installation. To support the installation’s “Biggest Loser” competition personnel are being urged to
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NSAW personnel are being urged to simply aid the energy conservation methods already in place in preparation for November’s “Energy Biggest Loser” competition. simply aid the energy conservation methods already in place. “The biggest thing is for individuals to turn off their computers and monitors at night. The competition is based on the percentage of energy reduction so anything that saves energy will help,” said Hess. Hess noted that one measure that may give NSAW an edge in the competition is the use of less energy at the start of the fall season to heat or cool facilities. “We’re in what’s called ‘shoulder season’ for our HVAC systems, which occurs in fall when we make that transition to turn off the A/C and for a short period of time there is no heating or cooling,” said Hess.
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Hess said that for this short period of time, individuals are asked to dress accordingly throughout their work day. “Until we turn the heat on it may be a little cool in your offices, but if we have an abundance of space heaters then that will skew the results for the competition.So for now I encourage people to dress warm and bring extra layers,” said Hess. Hess added that NSAW is looking beyond the competition with many projects in the works for fiscal year 2016 aimed at conserving energy. One of these is the president’s Capital Solar Challenge initiative, which will direct federal agencies, military installations, and federally-subsidized complexes to identify op-
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Frank Kendall, center, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, helps to cut the ceremonial ribbon symbolizing the opening of a FLEX-ACE Lab at Francis L. Cardozo Education Campus, Washington, D.C., Oct. 20. The Flexible Aviation Classroom Experience, or FLEX-ACE, replicates a test-range control room and operations center with state-of-the-art computers, flight simulators and a miniature air-traffic-control tower. The FLEX-ACE Lab is established through a partnership with Cardozo, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, and the DoD Test Resource Management Center.
DOD supports STEM learning effort in D.C. school By Cheryl Pellerin DOD News Defense Media Activity The Department of Defense is making it possible for a local school here to turn an ordinary classroom into a novel learning environment that engages students in a complex science, math and technology curriculum. Frank Kendall, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, spoke with students at the Cardozo Education Campus this week and helped cut the ribbon to launch the Cardozo FLEX Lab Aviation Classroom Experience, or FLEX-ACE. Through a partnership with Cardozo, the DOD Test Resource Management Center and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering supported the FLEX-ACE as part of their science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, effort. FLEX-ACE, developed by TEQGames, a learning and simulation company based in Orlando, Florida, turned a high-ceilinged Cardozo classroom into a test-and-evaluation, or T&E, lab featuring computer-based aviation platforms and simulators that help DOD test distributed simulation environments and improve students’ ability to learn, comprehend and retain new concepts. ‘A Great Opportunity’ Attending the ceremony were defense officials, DoD STEM partners, Cardozo administration and staff, and leaders from the District of Columbia government and public schools. But when Kendall took the podium, he spoke to the students. “You’ve got a great opportunity here to take advantage of the equipment, the interaction
you’ll have with others, the connection to other laboratories – the variety of things you can do here to open up things for yourselves,” Kendall said. The Cardozo FLEX-ACE classroom has three dual-pilot flight simulators, an air-traffic-control tower, and nine remotely piloted vehicle stations. The system lets students roleplay in real-world missions that take place at test ranges across the country and in local air space. “This is a real distributed test lab, and the students are emulating test operators,” said Dr. David Brown, deputy assistant secretary of defense for developmental T&E, who attended the Cardozo ceremony. Brown is also director of the department’s Test Resource Management Center. According to TEQGames literature, students who participate in the FLEX Lab experience “are challenged to new and engaging missions that range from introductory flight experiences to survival-support operations from the world’s most dangerous airport.” Each mission requires critical thinking in applying core math and science competencies ranging from time-speed-distance calculations to advanced physics, TEQGames says. Workforce Outreach FLEX-ACE introduces students to technical and engineering disciplines they might not otherwise be exposed to at the high school level, and a range of career paths aligned with the DOD T&E mission. The focus on science and technology is part of the DOD STEM mission – to attract, inspire and develop exceptional STEM talent across the education continuum to enrich current and future service members and the DOD
workforce to meet defense technological challenges. In March, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter spoke about the importance to the department of looking to the future. “I’ve made a commitment to the men and women in uniform, to President Obama and to the American people, that as secretary of defense I will drive change to build what I call the Force of the Future: the military and the broader Defense Department that we need to serve and defend our country in the years to come,” Carter said. Persistent Pipeline The DOD Test Resource Management Center also has a workforce outreach goal – to ensure that a persistent pipeline of technology adds to the DOD technology T&E enterprise, and adds talent to the DOD T&E community. The workforce is DOD’s most valuable T&E resource, Brown said. The Cardozo FLEX-ACE lab is the first of its kind in the district, and although it is the 18th FLEX-ACE classroom across the country and around the world, it is the third being used as a T&E distributed-test-environment test bed. The immersive laboratory environment puts students in realistic T&E range occupations – as engineers, scientists, and technologists. Through interactive T&E missions, students develop a strong foundation in basic T&E concepts and an appreciation for the diverse career field. FLEX-ACE allows students to see themselves in these roles and encourages their pursuit of challenging higher education, Brown said. In his remarks to the students, Kendall recalled that he went through school during the
Space Age, when the nation was working to put people on the moon. “Think about that era, and today there are some interesting parallels,” said Kendall. “Many areas of technology are opening up now too in aerospace and space.” Emerging Technologies Hypersonic flight is an emerging technology, and Kendall mentioned the record-breaking final flight of the Air Force’s X-51A hypersonic scramjet, which in May 2013 reached Mach 5.1. An aircraft speed is said to be hypersonic, according to NASA, when it is greater than Mach 5, which is five times the speed of sound. Typical speeds for hypersonic aircraft are greater than 3,000 miles per hour. Flying speeds above Mach 5 for military and commercial applications are on the horizon, Kendall said, “and we’re going to get there.” Amazing things are happening in space, he told the students. “Commercial companies like Google are talking about using massive constellations to provide internet everywhere, all the time, to everybody,” he said, and for Earth observation and communications in general. “Manned space flight will come back in a big way, eventually,” Kendall said. “We’re going to get beyond the space station, and NASA’s serious about going to Mars. There are enormous opportunities out there.” Kendall encouraged the students to get started now. “Make the choice to dig into this and learn as much as you can,” he told them. “It will serve you enormously well.”
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NSAW Catering and Conference Center to implement lower prices By Whitney Anderson NSAW Public Affairs Office Planning an event can be time consuming, not to mention costly. But Naval Support Activity Washington’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation program wants to alleviate some of this burden with the newest improvements in event budgeting to its Catering and Conference Center. The Catering and Conference Center is located on the Washington Navy Yard, and will no longer be quoting individuals a standard price for event gatherings. The new pricing scheme will now be formatted to fit around individual budgets, allowing customers to name their price of how much they can afford to spend and giving them options of what their money can buy. The new policy is geared at drawing more traffic and boosting business for the conference center, in hopes that local inhabitants will make use of a resource that is easily accessible, and now easily affordable. Angela Banks, Fleet and Family Readiness MWR director, said she hopes with the institution of personalized pricing Navy yard personnel will be more enticed to use the facility. “Our target audiences now are the folks that are on the base,” said Banks. “Previously people would come in and prices were always too high.Now people can come and we can ask them ‘what’s your budget?’ and work with that.”
Banks said that people are generally comfortable with spending lunch time prices, which is about $10-$12 per meal, and the new price guide will now give them that option. “We are really trying to reach out to those people to get them to come on base to do their retirement dinners, wedding receptions, or office events,” said Banks. “I think people would prefer to stay on the Navy Yard opposed to going other places to have these events.” The convenience of the location, mass parking after hours, and decreased pricing makes the conference center equally, if not more, appealing to personnel as any outside dining hall added Banks. “It’s a lovely facility and I think that folks here on the yard, once they realize the prices have been lowered and we will work with their budget, they’ll come in,” said Banks. The CCC can accommodate groups as small as 30 or as large as 600, with various menu options and a full catering staff available. “We want to work with the people here; we have 15,000 folks on the navy yard that could be using this space,” Banks said. To sponsor an event at the Catering and Conference Center you must be an active federal employee or a member of the military in any status, active, Guard, or Reserve. For more information or to plan your next event call the Catering and Conference Center staff at (202) 433-3041 or (202) 433-4312.
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The Catering and Conference Center can accommodate groups as small as 30 or as large as 600, with various menu options and a full catering staff available.
What the Navy is doing to remain cybersecure By Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance Navy Cybersecurity Division The cyber threat reaches beyond traditional information technology networks and computers to systems that affect nearly every aspect of the Navy’s mission. Machinery control, weapons, and navigation systems may be vulnerable, as well as the networks and computers commonly used by Navy personnel. To protect against these threats the Navy has made significant changes, including how it is organized and how much it invests in cybersecurity. In 2014, the Navy established Task Force Cyber Awakening to improve cybersecurity after its network was compromised the previous year. The mission of the task force was to take a comprehensive look at the Navy’s cybersecurity and make changes to improve its defenses. TFCA established priorities for protecting the Navy based on recommendations from industry, the cybersecurity community and stakeholders. Using these priorities, the task force evaluated hundreds of funding requests for addressing vulnerabilities, which resulted in $300 million being set aside in fiscal year 2016 for solutions that strengthened the Navy’s defenses and improved awareness of its cybersecurity posture. TFCA used the same approach to evaluate over 300 competing funding requests for the next five years of the Navy’s budget. One of these funding priorities was for control points which allow the Navy to isolate portions of the network after a breach is detected. Much like the watertight compartments on a ship, these control points will allow the Navy to limit the impact of a compromise and keep adversaries from moving to other targets in the network. These control points will also allow the Navy to selectively limit connectivity for parts of the network if increased cyber activity from adversaries is expected, similar to how ships set different material conditions of readiness. The task force also formed a Navy-wide group to implement the CYBERSAFE Program. CYBERSAFE is modeled after SUBSAFE which is the rigorous submarine safety program begun after the loss of the USS Thresher (SSN 593) in 1963. Like the submarine program, CYBERSAFE will harden a critical subset of warfighting components, which could be certain computer systems or parts of the network. CYBERSAFE will apply more stringent requirements to these components before and after
fielding to ensure they can better withstand attempted compromises. CYBERSAFE will also require changes in crew proficiency and culture to implement these requirements. Technical solutions alone cannot completely protect the Navy. The cybersecurity, professional and general workforce are also key contributors to the Navy’s defense. • Cyber workforce — To ensure the cyber workforce has people with the right skills, the secretary of the Navy is revising the Cyber Workforce Management Manual. After this manual is approved, the Navy will identify updated training, education and certification requirements for the cybersecurity workforce. • Professional workforce — To reduce vulnerabilities in the computers that control equipment, machines or weapons systems, the Navy identified positions within the systems commands that will need cybersecurity training. • General workforce — The Navy is bolstering its cybersecurity training for leaders and users because defending the Navy is not only the responsibility of the cybersecurity workforce, it is an all hands effort. Some examples of current training being provided to the general workforce include cybersecurity training for surface warfare officer leaders, and officers at submarine school. In September 2015, the chief of naval operations established the Navy Cybersecurity Division on the Navy headquarters staff to continue the transformation started by TFCA. The new division will oversee the Navy’s approach to cybersecurity, developing strategy, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policy, and advocating for cybersecurity requirements. The division will also evaluate and prioritize major investments and manage the CYBERSAFE program. Other organizations critical to the cybersecurity fight: Navy Chief Information Officer — Establishes policy and guidance relating to IT. * Developed the Navy’s approach for evaluating and improving the security of IT systems; * Revised the Navy’s policy for protecting information and information systems. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet — Operates, maintains and defends Navy networks and conducts cyber operations. * Began installing and operating the new technical solutions that have been purchased; * Continued defending the Navy’s networks, systems and data. Information Dominance Forces Command — Organizes,
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The Navy continues to strengthen its cyber posture. The most critical member of the Navy cybersecurity team is you.
mans, trains and equips the cybersecurity workforce. * Obtained approval to add another Division Officer cybersecurity position on CG, DDG, and LSD class ships; * Conducted training and assist visits to prepare Echelon II commands for cybersecurity and cyber readiness inspections. Systems Commands — Strengthen cybersecurity throughout the lifecycle of systems with the goal of “baking in” security from the beginning instead of “bolting it on” after systems are fielded. * Developed technical standards for building more secure systems; * Helped develop and implement the CYBERSAFE Program. The Navy continues to strengthen its cyber posture. But remember, the most critical member of the Navy cybersecurity team is you.
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History with character: highlighting the various programs at the Navy Museum By Whitney Anderson NSAW Public Affairs Office History – it’s a subject many in school struggle to avoid, yet all inadvertently become a part of. Because the past shapes the future, there are those who dedicate a great deal of their time to keeping institutions where history dwells a place of interest. The National Museum of the United States Navy is one of those institutions. Despite housing historic naval artifacts, the museum serves as an educational environment and a constant fixture of the Southeast DC community. Laura Hockensmith, NMUSN acting director of education and public programs stated the museum is much more than relics from past wars, there is an interactive side that many know little about. “Most of our public programs focus around public lectures – book lectures at lunchtime, we also do guided tours of the museum, and guided tours of the Washington Navy Yard,” said Hockensmith. “In addition to our STEM program we have a lot of history based programs that we do, not just for our home schooled students but for scouts, birthday parties…pretty much any type of group that’s looking to do a hands on program at the museum, we can schedule either a history or science based program that is free and open to the public.” Shejal Pulivarti, NMUSN public affairs officer, said that outside of the smaller programs there are also a few major events that the museum hosts throughout the year. “We do a few seasonal events like our upcoming haunted gallery [Oct. 30], we house big events like the Navy birthday cele-
bration, and things like that,” said Pulivarti. Pulivarti said the goal of the museum is to bring about interaction with the local D.C. community. “Our main goal is to have a wide variety of events that will bring in different demographics and cater to our local area as well,” Pulivarti said. Pulivarti said in recent years the attendance of the museum has declined, citing the fact that some people are confused regarding museum access on a military base. “It’s important that people know we are a public museum, a lot of people don’t realize that and think that just because we’re on a military installation we’re not open to the public, but we are-we’re open and free to all the public regardless of you having an affiliation with the government,” said Pulivarti. Pulivarti added that individuals or large groups interested in making a trip to the museum should not be deterred by not having a government issued Common Access Card or a military ID, stating that a state license would suffice and the museum could have escorts to meet individuals or groups at the gate. Pulivarti and Hockensmith both agreed that of all the events hosted by the museum throughout the year, the haunted house turned out to be the most popular. “Over the last few years our haunted house has been the most visited the most talked about, the most popular,” said Hockensmith.“People start calling mid-summer asking when it’s going to be, and it’s the most fun. It’s probably the least tied to naval history or science, but it gets people here.” The haunted house in past years took place on the Display
U.S. Navy photo by Shejal Pulivarti
NMUSN acting director of education and public programs Laura Hockensmith engages a home schooled student during a lesson on naval science.
Ship Barry, which for one night a year was known as the “Ghost Ship Barry.” But with the scheduled removal of the vessel this winter, the Halloween attraction has since been moved to the museum and Cold War Gallery. Whatever the event, the Navy Museum continues to be an educational and fun place to visit on the Navy Yard. The National Museum of the United States Navy and the Cold War Gallery are open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The museum is normally open on weekends and holidays from 10a.m. – 5p.m. For more information or to schedule a tour, call (202)433-6826.
Naval Support Activity Washington wins category in regional Community Service Program award By Olivia Hunter NDW regional community service program manager Naval Support Activity Washington is among the winners of Campaign Drug Free Flagship category of the 2015 Naval District Washington Regional Community Service Program of the Year Award competition. The Navy Community Service of the Year Award Program recognizes exemplary voluntary community service activities. Through this program, Navy volunteers make a difference by strengthening education, preserving the environment, providing humanitarian assistance, and promoting anti-drug and healthy lifestyles. NSAW is also eligible for the USS Bainbridge Award, which is presented annually to the one Navy command that exhibits the most outstanding community service. All regionalwinners will advance and represent the NDW region in the Navy-wide competition. For more information about the program in NDW, emailOlivia Hunter, NDW regional community service program manager, at olivia.hunter@navy.mil or call 202-433-6854. Large Shore Category Regional Winners: Naval Air Station Patuxent River • Personal Excellence Partnership Flagship • Project Good Neighbor Flagship Navy Information Operations Command Maryland • Environmental Stewardship Flagship
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NSAW volunteers with the Drug Education for Youth program teach students how to properly fold a U.S. flag in July 2014. The one-year program guides the children of DoD-affiliated personnel on how to make proper decisions when it comes to common pitfalls that face many of today’s younger generation. The command was recently awarded Campaign Drug Free Flagship category of the 2015 Naval District Washington Regional Community Service Program of the Year Award competition. • Health, Safety, and Fitness Flagship • Campaign Drug Free Flagship Medium Shore Category Regional Winners Naval Health Clinic Annapolis • Personal Excellence Partnership Flagship
Navy Medicine Professional Development Center • Project Good Neighbor Flagship • Environmental Stewardship Flagship • Health Safety and Fitness Flagship
Naval Support Activity Washington • Campaign Drug Free Flagship Small Shore Category Regional Winners Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Washington • Project Good Neighbor Flagship Large Shore Category Regional Honorable Mention: Navy Information Operation Command Maryland • Personal Excellence Partnership Flagship Naval Air Station Patuxent River • Environmental Stewardship Flagship • Health, Safety and Fitness Flagship Medium Shore Category Regional Honorable Mention: Navy Medicine Professional Development Center • Personal Excellence Partnership Flagship • Campaign Drug Free Flagship Naval Support Activity Washington • Project Good Neighbor • Health Safety and Fitness Flagship United States Ceremonial Guard • Environmental Stewardship Flagship Commands eligible to compete for the Bainbridge Award. • Naval Air Station Patuxent River • Navy Information Operations Command Maryland • Naval Support Activity Washington • Navy Medicine Professional Development Center
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Volunteers needed for National Family Volunteer Day By Olivia Hunter NDW regional community service program manager Volunteers are needed for the National Family Volunteer Day Nov. 14.The event encourages families to volunteer as a unit to perform community service and to instill the value of volunteering in children. Military personnel from the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, Coast
Guard, DoD civilians, and their families will join together to perform interior and exterior cleanup projects at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, DC. Projects will include wheelchair washing,clean assisted living dining chairs, light landscaping such as clearing of invasive weeds and raking of leaves, ceramics room cleaning, fall decorating, winterizingponds and gardens, comfort cart delivery. Children can participate as well by makingholiday
and thank you cards for inpatients. Event: National Family Volunteer Day Date: Nov. 14 Time: 8:30 a.m. to noon Location: Armed Forces Retirement Home 140 Rock Creek Church Road NW, Washington, DC 20011 Individuals interested in volunteering should use the on-line registration form at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/
about/community_services/community_service_sign_up_form.htmor contact their individual Commands Volunteer Coordinator at the listed numbers below. Air Force: 240-857-6344 / 414-7088208/202-404-5562 Coast Guard: 202-372-4087 Navy: 202-433-6854 Marines: 703-693-1253
Navy’s last coal-fired power plant decommissioned By Regina Adams NAVFAC Washington Public Affairs Office The Navy’s last coal-fired power plant was decommissioned during a ceremony held Oct. 23 at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md. The Honorable Dennis V. McGinn, assistant secretary of the Navy, Energy, Installations and Environment, was the guest speaker. “I think we should pause and thank the people that made this plant possible,” said Rear Adm. Kate Gregory, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command and chief of Civil Engineers. “We know nothing happens in our Navy without our people and we owe a debt of gratitude to all of those men and women who
have run this plant and made it possible for Indian Head to serve our Navy and our nation.” The power plant was named for Dr. Robert Hutchings Goddard, whose research brought forth the rocket and the guided missile. The power plant provided electricity and steam that supported Indian Head scientific breakthroughs for nearly 60 years. Gregory paid tribute to four Goddard Power Plant employees for their outstanding service and longevity. Those employees were Floyd Atkins who served the Navy 58 years; Steve Carrier and Mike Rawley, who have worked at the plant for 31 years; and Mr. Jenkins, who has worked at this plant for 35 years. “We are lucky to have people like them running our shore installation which makes our Navy possible. They are true leaders and dedi-
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“The Goddard replacement project demonstrates a strong commitment towards our Navy’s energy reduction mandates,” said Kathryn Simpson, NSF Indian Head energy manager. “From large projects like Goddard to smaller projects, that may not make headlines, our South Potomac team makes a win-win positive difference every day for both our Navy and our community.” To conclude the ceremony, McGinn and Gregory placed a lock on the entrance of the Goddard Plant gate, ending nearly 60 years of service. Demolition of the Goddard Power Plant, which sits on the bank of the Potomac, is scheduled for completion in 2016. For more news from Naval Facilities Engineering Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/ navfachq/.
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