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November 19, 2015

Vol. XXXII No. 46

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Thanksgiving Safety: NSAW cautions personnel during their holiday plans

By Whitney Anderson NSAW Public Affairs Office As personnel around the Washington Navy Yard begin to make their Thanksgiving holiday plans, Naval Support Activity Washington’s safety office is offering tips to keep sailors and civilians safe and mishap free during their yearly feast.

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year. With many military and government employees being from outside the D.C. area, the number of personnel traveling via roadways and airways will likelybe on the rise within the coming week, setting the field for unexpected safety hazards for those who aren’t cautious in their holiday commute.

Edward Lewis, NSAW installation program director and safety manager, stated that before getting on the road personnel should take the necessary steps to assure they are fully alert and fully prepared to battle holiday traffic.

“For the people who are traveling out of town, the first thing would be to get a good night’s rest,” said Lewis. “Prior to that you want to check your vehicle; the oil, the gas, the preventive maintenance, your tires, you want to check these things before you set out on a trip.”

Lewis said due to the Washington, D.C. area experiencing large volumes of traffic on an average day, personnel should always keep in mind alternative ways to reach their destination.

“Have a primary and a secondary route,” said Lewis. “Where you are leaving from and going to, make sure someone knows you are in route and what time you anticipate your arrival so they can be on the lookout for you.”

According to the Navy Safety Center, Thanksgiving is also one of the leading days of the year for fires involving cooking equipment.

They advise personnel to always keep matches and utility lighters out of reach of children and to ensure smoke alarms are in good working order.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Karolina A. Martinez

Commissary vendors pass out free turkeys during a turkey giveaway at Naval Outlying Land Field Imperial Beach. Naval Support Activity Washington wants to remind all Washington Navy Yard personnel to be safe this Thanksgiving holiday. If you are choosing to use a deep fryer to prepare your turkey, remember the turkey must be completely thawed before entering the fryer oil to prevent any burn accidents.

Another potential hazard is fryers. Despite the popularity of oil-based turkey fryers, the National Fire Protection Association discourages the use of such cookers due to the nature of the equipment’s hot oil causing home fires and serious burn injuries every year. If personnel do use a fryer, the NFPA reminds users that a turkey must be completely thawed before placing it into the oil to prevent oil splatters that can cause serious burns.

Lewis advises personnel who cook their turkeys using an oil fryer to do so exercising extreme caution, as cooking oil is combustible

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“A lot of people like to deep fry their turkeys, but when you do it make sure it’s done outside, not on the grass but preferably on a concrete base so if there’s any spillage of the oil it won’t cause a fire,” said Lewis.”The biggest thing to avoid is leaving the grease and the turkey unattended once it’s in the deep fryer; the temperature of the grease fluctuates so you have to monitor that really closely.”

Lewis also cautioned against distractions when cooking, saying that many people who have been cooking for years become compla-

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No more winter blues - how to effectively manage your holiday season anxiety

By Whitney Anderson NSAW Public Affairs Office The holidays are the time of year that most people look forward to, a time to spend amongst family and friends to give thanks and usher in a new beginning. But the stress that goes into preparing for those holiday festivities may go overlooked. Naval Support Activity Washington wants to take this time to equip personnel and families with a few small reminders and tips to adequately manage stress as we gear up for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Lt. Chad Hoeppel, NSAW command chaplain, advised personnel that stress can come in many different stages and forms, but by knowing and addressing the issue head on, it can be managed.

Hoeppel noted along with the change of season come life circumstances and adjustments that have to be made for each individual.

“Not all of these adjustments and events are bad; in fact, many can be great,” said Hoeppel. “However, the danger is that we often get so busy that we forget self-care. When this occurs we fail to recognize certain signs that we would normally be attentive to, signs that signal stress.”

Hoeppel said the following are signs of stress that may go unnoticed: • Poor focus • Distress • Social isolation • Sleeplessness

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Common signs of stress can be social isolation, depression or anxiety. The holidays can add to stress through family and financial obligations. Steps such as exercising, eating healthy and having a stable support system can decrease your amount of stress significantly.

• Changes from normal behaviors • Irritation • Depression/anxiety “The aforementioned are by no means an

exhaustive list or may not apply to everyone,” said Hoeppel. “But, they are a good place to begin. Maybe the best thing you can do is listen to those around you. They may very well

be the ones who notice the danger signs first.”

He said despite the many stressors of the season, there are still ways to assure that you stay happy and stress free while preparing for the holidays. Becoming overburdened by family obligations and financial strains can have a costly toll on one’s health if not combated properly.

“Remember that self-care is vital for each of us. We are designed to function best when we learn to work out of rest instead of resting from work. By doing so, our productivity at work and at home will improve immensely,” said Hoeppel.

Hoeppel suggests the following ways to limit stress: • Strive to keep fit by exercising, eating healthy, and taking time to relax.

• Make sure to get sufficient sleep at night.

• Have a support system around you. These are the people that you are able to talk to and trust.

• Be socially and spiritually active. This could involve your faith community, neighbors, as well as community and extracurricular activities If you are struggling with stress and need someone to talk to there are resources provided by the Navy. Personnel can contact NSAW Fleet and Family Support Center at (202) 685-0229 or the Department of Navy Civilian Employee Assistance Program at 1-844-DONCEAP (1-844-366-2327).

Combating stress during the holiday season

By Chad E. Hoeppel NSAW Command Chaplain For many, the approaching holidays are a time of family, celebration and reliving great memories. However, for a number of others it can become a time of stress, depression, or loneliness.

For this group, the holiday season can seem overwhelming.

Here are a few tips to try and stay healthy over the holidays…

1. Seek Community. If you feel lonely or isolated find community, whether it is through your church, other social events, or maybe just a group of friends. Volunteering your time to help others can often lift your spirits as well.

2. Recognize your own feelings. If you have recently lost someone close to you or you can’t be with loved ones this year, it’s normal to feel sadness. Give yourself permission to cry and/ or talk to others about your feelings.

3. Budget, Budget, Budget! Before breaking the bank, decide how much you can afford to spend on gifts and food. Then make sure that you stick to your budget.

4. Plan.Even if you normally fly by the seat of your pants, take some time to plan what days you will be doing what and when and where you will be traveling. Decide what the greatest priorities are and stick with them. Let extended family know your plans. This will help prevent the last minute stressors.

5. Retain a healthy lifestyle.Keep up a healthy physical and eating regiment throughout the holiday season. Be careful not to commit to overindulgence allowing the holidays to become a free for all.

6. Take 5. It may do you good to step back from all the hustle and bustle at times to just simply breathe and refresh yourself.

Take a walk, get a massage, or whatever tends to get you relaxed.

7. Don’t be afraid to seek professional help. If your thoughts and emotions are filled hopelessness and/or a persistent feeling of sadness or anxiousness, understand that it’s okay to call others for help.

8. Evaluate. As a family, decide what events – both family and social –you enjoy attending and which ones you dread attending. This year may be the time you cut back on some of the dreadful activities simply because you feel the need to meet other’s expectations. Yes, this will upset some, but by you taking back your holidays your joy and sanity just may return.

9. Give them a break. As stated in #8, don’t put pressure on others to meet your expectations of them. By doing so, you may be placing unnecessary stress on them.

10. Serve. As mentioned earlier, take time to serve others.

For parents this is a great opportunity to train your kids on the heart of giving over receiving. It is not an overnight fix for your children, but it serves as a great catalyst to have them look at life through a different lens. Years after the fact,serving others will be the things that your children remember…or at least that’s the case for mine.

11. Faith. If you adhere to a faith group, surround yourself with their love and support. Your personal faith can have to ability to revolutionize your heart and mind.

Remember, it’s amazing how far a loving embrace or a kind word from a friend or family member can carry someone. This holiday season be a light to others, you may find that it helps you more than it helps others.

Remember, it’s amazing how far a loving embrace or a kind word from a friend or family member can carry someone. This holiday season be a light to others, you may find that it helps you more than it helps others.

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Take the time to evaluate to alleviate stress.

As a family, decide what events – both family and social –you enjoy attending and which ones you dread attending. This year may be the time you cut back on some of the dreadful activities simply because you feel the need to meet other’s expectations.

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NSAW gearing up for November TEC: Will tenants make their voices heard?

The above commands were represented at the August tenant executive council meeting. The quarterly TEC gives tenants a chance to make their voices heard on the issues affecting them.

By Whitney Anderson NSAW Public Affairs Office The quarterly tenant executive council meeting is scheduled to take place on Nov. 24 in the Admiral Gooding Center at the Washington Navy Yard. The meeting will serve as a sounding board for the more than 100 tenant commands housed at Naval Support Activity

Washington to make their voices heard and address the issues affecting them specifically.

This meeting will give representatives from each command an opportunity to not only stay abreast of current issues but to also vote on decisions being implemented in the next quarter that will affect them and their individual commands.This democratic approach al-

lows tenant commands to be an active part of the installation rather than just residents of it.

Topics to be discussed at the TEC concern major events scheduled to take place during the upcoming quarter, including possible food court renovations, future Display Ship Barry plans, and parking enforcement updates on the yard.

Lt. Cmdr. John Liddle, NSAW executive officer, headed the last council meeting, having made preparations in weeks prior to get the word out amongst tenant commands in hopes of boosting attendance and intends to do the same for the upcoming one in November.

Tenant commands are highly encouraged to attend and voice their concerns.

“We are doing our best to improve our communications by way of being more proactive,” said Liddle.”So we’re pushing a lot of information via email and through Facebook and The Waterline. We want folks to definitely make use of those resources, because that’s how we’re going to keep everybody informed between the councils, and hopefully that allows us to set a dialogue where we’re creating a continuous improvement.”

Tenant command participation is a large

part of the TEC. During the second half of the tenant executive council meeting back in August, representatives from each command were given the opportunity to vote on some installation-wide changes. Decisions that affect a multitude of Navy Yard employees can hang in the balance of a few votes, but many tenant commands however went unrepresented at the last TEC. However, there is hope that attendance numbers will increase for November’s council meeting.

“We are always looking for greater tenant participation,”Liddle said. “The only way we can make improvements to whatever their concerns are is to hear them directly from them,” Liddle explained, making the point that modern communication does not always replace personal interaction.

The next quarterly council meeting is scheduled to take place on November 24 at 1 p.m.in the Admiral Gooding Center at the Washington Navy Yard. Additional information, including meeting specific dates and times of all TEC meetings can be found via Facebook at www. facebook/NavalSupportActivityWashington, The Waterline, and email updates sent to every tenant command.

CNO: Innovation comes from learning faster From Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs Office Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson attended the Reagan National Defense Forum in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., and participated in a discussion panel on military innovation, Nov. 7.

The CNO spoke on the panel, Harnessing Innovation for Defense: the Role of Defense and Non-defense Companies, a topic which complements his stated belief in the importance of creativity and initiative to the future of the U.S. Navy.

The panel also included Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall; William Brown, chairman, president and chief executive officer for Harris Corporation; Wes Bush, chairman, CEO and president for Northrop Grumman; and Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer for SpaceX. In his remarks, the CNO emphasized that with the current speed of change, learning faster on both the individual and the team level is key to keeping pace with and enabling innovation.

“I see the pace of technology picking up very very quickly,” said Richardson. “How can we better learn how to acquire systems, so we can ride this technology curve, and have even the faintest hope of keeping up with the technological advances that are going on? It’s about the team that can bring the people, the technology and the processes together to learn the fastest--that’s the team that has the advantage.”

U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Chris Servello

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson answers a question from moderator Doug Cameron of the Wall Street Journal during a panel discussion at the Reagan National Defense Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library. Richardson and other defense sector leaders discussed the need to learn faster in today’s national security environment.

Richardson noted that innovation is commonplace in the fleet, likening the ingenuity with which sailors accomplish the Navy’s objectives using their available tools to the Apollo 13 mission.

“There’s a tremendous amount of creativity going on at the fleet level,” said Richardson.

“They’re the end users of all that we send them, and sometimes those tools are ideally suited to the situation that they face. Oftentimes, the situation has changed, and they have this toolkit that’s been given to them-then the ingenuity starts. It’s like the Apollo 13 scene in the movie where they just dump all this stuff on the table and say ‘OK, this is what we have,

how are we going to make this work?’”

A challenge the CNO addressed is connecting the innovation occurring on the tactical level to the operational and strategic levels as well as the Navy’s acquisition system.

“The first step is getting visibility on this fleet-level innovation,” said Richardson. “I had a chance to go and see some of that innovation firsthand, and I’m happy to use whatever top-down pressure I can to inject that into the acquisition system. There’s a lot of ‘HOV lanes’ being created around the more traditional acquisition system, just because speed is of such an essence.”

CNO highlighted new communication tech-

nologies as key to gaining visibility on and connecting with tactical innovation, and sees opportunity in connecting the sailors using systems in the fleet directly with the Navy’s industry partners and their teams responsible for designing and developing Navy systems.

“One of the most rewarding things that I’ve been able to do is bring some of the people that do this research and development out to the waterfront--on that carrier, that submarine, that destroyer or aircraft--and say ‘Hey look, this is what you did.’” said Richardson.

“Then they get to interact with the Sailors that are using that equipment, and that’s a very powerful dynamic.”

As the panel addressed creating environments that cultivate innovation, the discussion touched on the role of failure, a fear of which can stifle cutting-edge ideas.

“Experimentation and failure is appropriate early on in the development process,” said Richardson. “That environment needs to be a little more agile and perhaps a little bit riskier.

Going through that, we actually gain confidence and field a much better tested product, so that when it goes forward into the fight, it’s completely tested. So failure at the proper point is key to getting to a higher level of confidence faster.”

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Spice up your Thanksgiving with recipes from the NDW cookbook

U.S. Navy photo by Chatney Auger

Add some international flavor to your Thanksgiving meal plan with Belgian Endives stuffed with sautéed pears, walnuts and goat cheese.

By NDW Public Affairs Office With Thanksgiving a week away, it’s time to start preparing for the impending feasts as personnel around Naval District Washington gather with family and friends around tables to give thanks and enjoy the holiday.

For those looking to shake up the recipes from the perennial favorites to culinary creativity, follow our delectable day-long meal plan for fresh holiday food ideas: Breakfast Mother O’s Breakfast Casserole Start your day off with this hearty all-in-one breakfast dish from Olivia Hunter, NDW regional community service program manager: Ingredients • 1 can of canned biscuits • 4 or 5 potatoes • 1 green pepper • Half an onion • 1 medium size container of soft cream cheese • 2 breakfast sausages • 3 eggs or egg substitute • Sharp cheddar cheese Directions: Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Fry the potatoes with green peppers and onions and set aside. Fry breakfast sausage, drain grease, and set aside. Shred cheddar and mix in with eggs in a separate bowl and set aside. Take 4 or 5 biscuits and flatten to cover the bottom of a bake pan to create crust. Then layer the follow-

ing items over the biscuit dough: potatoes, soft cream cheese, sausage, potatoes, and pour the egg/cheese mixture on top last. Bake at 375 until fully cooked.

The Main Meal Perfect Bourbon-Maple Smoked Turkey For a twist on the traditional turkey meal, uncover the grill and try out Naval Support Activity South Potomac Installation Safety Specialist George Revoir’s smoky-flavored turkey creation: Ingredients • 1 thawed or fresh turkey • 1 onion • 2 or 3 garlic cloves • 3 sprigs rosemary • 3 sprigs thyme • 1 bay leaf • Olive oil • At least 2 cups of salt • Pepper • Your preferred brand of lump charcoal • Hickory wood chips or chunks, thoroughly water soaked to enhance smoking • 1 cup bourbon • 1/2-cup real maple syrup Directions: Remove neck, giblets and excess fat from turkey. Make gravy from giblets and neck, if desired. Completely rinse turkey inside and out. Place turkey in large brining bag that will fit in your refrigerator. Create brine with two gallons water (or enough to cover turkey), two cups salt, one cup bourbon and 1/2-

cup maple syrup. Refrigerate for at least four hours. Shake bag every couple hours to assure through soaking of bird. Remove turkey from brine, rinse and thoroughly pat dry. Add onion (sliced in half), garlic cloves, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf to inside of turkey. Season the inside with salt and pepper. Tie legs together with cooking string and twist wing tips under the back or cover with foil to prevent burning. Brush outside of turkey with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Place a foil pan below the grate on one side of grill to catch drippings; to prevent excess smoke, fill it halfway with water. Using a chimney-style charcoal starter, fill with charcoal and ignite; once charcoal is ready for cooking place hot coals on left and right sides of pan. Drain water from wood chips and or hickory chunks. Note that hickory chunks smolder longer and impart more smoked flavor. When lump charcoal is ash gray, add about one cup of wood chips to the fire. Place grate back on grill. Let preheat for about 10 minutes.

Arrange turkey on the grate, directly above the pan. Place lid on grill and cook turkey for approximately 15 to 20 minutes per pound, until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees. Add additional wood chips and charcoal every 30 minutes or as needed. When done, transfer turkey to serving platter, cover with foil and let stand 15 to 20 minutes before carving.

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Stuffed Belgian Endives NDW Deputy Public Affairs Officer Chatney Auger offers a side dish with some international flair: Ingredients • 2 Belgian endive heads (wash and pull apart) • Pears • Butter • Maple or agave syrup • Walnuts • Goat cheese Directions: Cut pears in cubes and sauté in butter until caramelized. Add a little bit of maple or agave syrup. Toast walnuts and chop finely. Mix walnuts, pears, and goat cheese and stuff in each endive leaf.

Delicious Dessert Conga Bars This sweet treat from Chief Petty Officer Allison Strong, NDW AFPAK Hands command leading chief petty officer,is not quite a brownie, and it’s not quite a cookie, but it is a great way to top off the meal.

Ingredients • 1 cup unsalted butter • 4 large eggs • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose baking flour • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels • 1 1/2 cups walnuts or pecans (optional) • 1/2 cup flaked or sweetened coconut (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup unsalted butter. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 2 1/3 cups packed dark brown sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Sift the flour over the mixture and add baking powder and chocolate morsels while stirring until mixed. Add walnuts or pecans if wanted.

When the batter is mixed, turn out into the pan, spreading to the edges. Bake on middle oven rack for about 25 minutes until firm when lightly tapped and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out slightly damp.

Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let stand until completely cool. Using the overhanging foil as handles, lift the bar to a cutting board.

Carefully peel off the foil and cut into bars.

The Late Meal and Leftovers Turkey sandwiches make easy post-Thanksgiving meals, but there’s much more you can make out of your leftovers.

Country Waffles with Turkey Gravy Maple syrup shouldn’t have a monopoly on your waffles. Take any leftover gravy you have, heat it up and add in diced turkey chunks.

Pour it over a stack of freshly made waffles for a hearty meal sure to warm you up on cold November days.

From everyone at NDW public affairs, have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

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Obama: Everyone has role in serving veterans

By Cheryl Pellerin DOD News, Defense Media Activity Everyone has a role to play to ensure veterans have the opportunities and support they deserve, President Barack Obama said.

In his weekly address from the White House, three days after the nation observed Veterans Day, Obama said gratitude to veterans should extend beyond what they’ve done in the past.

“It should remind us of our responsibility to serve them as well as they have served us,” he said. “It should compel us to keep our veterans central to the ongoing work of this nation.”

Historic investments In recent years, the nation has made historic investments to boost the Veterans Affairs Department’s budget, expand veterans’ benefits and improve care for wounded warriors, Obama added.

The disability claims backlog has been cut by nearly 90 percent from its peak, and veteran homelessness has been reduced as tens of thousands of them have been helped to get off the streets, the president said. The veteran unemployment rate is 3.9 percent, lower than the national average, he added.

“Of course we’re not satisfied,” he said. “We’ve still got more work to do, and I’ve directed my administration to keep doing everything it can

to fulfill our promise to our veterans.”

But this isn’t a job for government alone, the president said, and all have a role to play.

‘They know how to get stuff done’ Less than 1 percent of Americans are serving in uniform, Obama noted, so most don’t see and appreciate the skills and assets that veterans offer. But every American should know that the nation’s veterans are some of the most talented, capable people in the world, he said.

“They’ve mastered skills and technologies and leadership roles that are impossible to teach off the battlefield,” he said. “They know how to get stuff done, and as our veterans will tell you themselves, they’re not finished serving their country.” Veterans are teachers and doctors, engineers and entrepreneurs, social workers and community leaders, and they serve in statehouses across the country and in Congress, he noted.

The president said he regularly tells small business owners and CEOs that if they want to get the job done, they should hire a veteran, adding that every sector, industry and community in the country can benefit from their talents.

The best of America Medically retired Army Capt. Florent Groberg proved that troops and veterans give the nation their very best, the president said.

Three years ago, on patrol in Afghanistan, Groberg saw a suicide bomber coming toward his unit. Without hesitating, he

White House photo by Pete Souza

President Barack Obama, along with with Army Sgt. Andrew Mahoney, adjusts the Medal of Honor on retired Army Capt. Florent A. Groberg in the Blue Room of the White House, Nov. 12, 2015. The president said that veterans like Groberg give the nation their very best and reminded Americans to “serve them as well as they have served us.” grabbed the bomber by his vest and helped to push him to the ground. When the bomb went off, Groberg was badly injured, and four of his comrades were killed in the incident, but his sacrifice saved many more soldiers.

Groberg represents the very best of America, the president said, and this week Obama presented him with the Medal of Honor for his

actions.

“Veterans like Flo deserve the nation’s gratitude,” the president said. “They deserve the chance to keep serving the country they risked everything to defend. And so we must come together to keep giving them that chance – not just on Veterans Day, but on every single day of the year.”

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JESSICA GROUNDS, EML 2012. While Executive Director of Running Start, a group inspiring young women to lead in politics, Jessica chose to pursue her Executive Master’s in Leadership. Her EML journey helped to refine her leadership skills and broaden her horizons: Jessica would later become a director for a major national political organization and continue her work with various organizations to encourage women to seek political office. Through the EML, Jessica defined her future — and now empowers future leaders.

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