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November 20, 2014

Vol. XXXI No. 47

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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

NDW cookbook: Spice up your Thanksgiving recipes

By Shawn Miller NDW Public Affairs With Thanksgiving a week away, it’s time to start preparing for the impending feasts as personnel around Naval District Washington (NDW) 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 4-5 potatoes 1 green pepper ½ 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 4-5 biscuits and flatten to cover the bottom of a bake pan to create crust.

Then layer the following items over the biscuit dough: potatoes, soft cream cheese, sausage, potatoes, and finally, 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 barbecue grill and try out Naval Support Activity Washington Installation Safety Program Director George Revoir’s uniquely smoky flavored turkey creation: Ingredients 1 thawed or fresh turkey 1 onion 2-3 garlic cloves 3 sprigs rosemary 3 sprigs thyme 1 bay leaf Olive oil Salt (at least 2 cups)

See Recipes, Page 10

Photo by Chatney Auger

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

Cooking safety keeps Thanksgiving enjoyable

By Shawn Miller NDW Public Affairs

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Alysia R. Hernandez

As Sailors and civilians from around the region prepare to gather for this year’s Thanksgiving festivities, the Naval Support Activity Washington safety office is offering cooking safety tips to keep personnel safe and able to fully enjoy their holiday.

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As personnel around Naval District Washington (NDW) begin to make their Thanksgiving holiday plans, the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Washington safety office is offering tips for keeping Sailors’ and civilians’ annual gathering mishap-free.

George Revoir, NSA Washington safety installation program director, said it is very important to keep safety in mind, particularly when in the kitchen.

“The family kitchen during holiday cooking is a very busy place on a normal basis, but even more so at Thanksgiving,” Revoir said. “It’s only natural that kids love to be involved in holiday preparations, so some planning on ‘kiddie cooking’ should also be included.”

Easy-to-make cookie recipes or special Jell-O molds can help children stay involved in the process and bolster their pride in be-

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ing part of the family’s preparation while away from the main cooking area, Revoir noted.

“Anxious children are serious injured each year by holiday cooking mishaps,” he added. “Keep children away from the stove.

The stove will be hot and kids should stay at least three feet away. Curious children and some others in the house need to be kept away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.”

For the head chefs, Revoir said other helpful tips include turning pot and pan handles inward to keep them from being turned over accidentally when near the oven, keeping electric cords and plugs tidy and not dangling, and always having someone supervising the kitchen area.

Beyond keeping an organized operation,

DoD Distinguished Civilian Service Award given to Carderock Division scientist Page 6

See Safety, Page 10

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Commandant’s Corner: Warrior Care Month

Greetings Team 88, As we move into the fall and winter months we look forward to the upcoming holidays and our time with family. However, we should take this opportunity to remember that November is Warrior Care Month service wide. This year’s theme, “A show of Strength,” recognizes the fortitude and resiliency that seriously wounded ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen exhibit during their journey towards recovery.

Naval District Washington (NDW) has are several efforts underway to support Warrior Care Month.

A prime example of current efforts within our own region is NDW’s inaugural Wounded Warrior Family Symposium, which took place Nov. 6 at the NSA Bethesda USO. The purpose of the event was to highlight the challenges and triumphs of our own wounded, ill, and injured Sailors, coast guardsmen and their families along their road to recovery. By raising awareness throughout the region we as a military can better support those fellow service members who struggle with day to day duties and activities due to wound, injury or illness.

This year the region’s very own NDW

Navy Wounded Warrior seated volleyball team and other select members from the Navy Wounded Warrior - Safe Harbor program staff will compete with other Sailors and coast guardsmen at the Pentagon on the 20th of November in a larger interservice competition held annually. This healthy competition and chance for comradery among our wounded, ill, and injured is important part of the wounded warrior recovery process and provides a sense of pride for many Sailors and coast guardsmen in their branch of service.

Every month is Warrior Care Month; November is simply another time for the services to publically recognize the efforts and success of our wounded warriors. Our region offers support every day and all year round through the professional efforts of medical professionals and our own Fleet and Family Readiness teams. Let’s take a moment to recognize the tremendous efforts made by our wounded warriors and the support personnel behind them to make Warrior Care Month the important time of year that it is.

November is also Native American Heritage Month. Today more than 12,000 Sailors

and 1,500 civilians of Native American and Alaska Native heritage serve in the Navy. According to the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs, 565 federally recognized American Indian tribes and Alaska Natives reside in the United States, composed of nearly 4.5 million American Indians and Alaska Natives, or 1.5 percent of the nation’s population. As always, I encourage you to participate in any cultural events at your installation. In November in particular, let’s reflect and celebrate the cultures, histories and traditions of the indigenous peoples of North America, including parts of Alaska and the island state of Hawaii.

Lastly, November brings the major holiday Thanksgiving, one of the busiest longdistance travel holidays of the year. Please enjoy your time with family and friends, but employ some risk management. Plan your travel accordingly to avoid rushing, always wear a seatbelt, avoid tired driving, and do not drink and drive. A little bit of risk management will make your Thanksgiving one to remember.

That’s all for now.

Keep charging Team 88.

Rear Adm. Mark Rich, NDW 88th Commandant

Around the Yard “What’s your favorite Thanksgiving recipe?”

“My mother’s icebox pie. I’m from the South, so it’s our dessert.”

Legalman 2nd Class James Ruffin Defense Service Office North

“Brussels sprouts. You have to cut the Brussels sprouts in half, mix them with fresh garlic, olive oil, kosher salt, broiling it in the oven and then tossing it with some balsamic vinegar. Sometimes I add a little fresh parmesan cheese.”

Teressa Brown, KPMG

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This Week in Naval History November 20

1856 – Cmdr. Andrew H. Foote lands at Canton, China, with 287 Sailors and Marines to stop attacks by Chinese on U.S. military and civilians.

1917 – USS Kanawha, Noma and Wakiva sink German sub off France.

1933 – Navy crew (Lt. Cmdr. Thomas G. W. Settle, USN, and Maj. Chester I. Fordney, USMC) sets a world altitude record in balloon (62,237 ft.) in flight into stratosphere.

1943 – Operation Galvanic, under command of Vice Adm. Raymond Spruance, lands Navy, Marine, and Army forces on Tarawa and Makin.

1962 – President John F. Kennedy lifts the Blockade of Cuba.

November 21

1918 – U.S. battleships witness surrender of German High Seas fleet at Rosyth, Firth of Forth, Scotland, to U.S. and British fleets.

November 22

1914 – Title Director of Naval Aeronautics established.

November 23 U.S. Navy photo

1961 – Commissioning of USS Enterprise (CVA(N)-65), the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier, at Newport News, Virginia.

1940 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt appoints Adm. William D. Leahy as U.S. Ambassador to Vichy France to try to prevent the French fleet and naval bases from falling into German hands.

November 24

1852 – Commodore Matthew Perry sails from Norfolk, Virginia, to negotiate a treaty with Japan for friendship and commerce.

1964 – USS Princeton (LPH-5) completes 7-days of humanitarian relief to South Vietnam which suffered damage from typhoon and floods.

1969 – HS-4 from USS Hornet (CVS-12) recovers Apollo 12’s all-Navy crew of astronauts, Commanders Richard Gordon, Charles Conrad, and Alan Bean, after moon landing by Conrad and Bean.

November 25

1775 – Continental Congress authorizes privateering.

1943 – In Battle of Cape St. George, five destroyers of Destroyer Squadron 23 (Capt.

Arleigh Burke) intercept five Japanese destroyers, sinking three and damaging one without suffering any damage.

1961 – Commissioning of USS Enterprise (CVA(N)-65), the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier, at Newport News, Virginia.

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1847 – Lt. William Lynch in Supply sails from New York to Haifa for an expedition to the River Jordan and the Dead Sea. His group charted the Jordan River from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea and compiled reports of the flora and fauna of the area.

1940 – Sixth and last group of ships involved in Destroyers-for-Bases Agreement transferred to British at Nova Scotia.

Mobile training device simulates aircraft fires

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs The Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Device (MAFTD) is a steel mockup enabling firefighters from Naval District Washington/ NAS Patuxent River Fire and Emergency Services to realistically simulate an aircraft fire for training purposes.

“The MAFTD is built to mimic a number of different aircraft in one efficient package,” said Pax River firefighter, Capt. John Trossbach, lead instructor for the training device in the NDW region. “For engine fires, there’s a low-wing side simulating fighter jets and smaller aircraft, and a high-wing side for larger aircraft such as C-130s.”

Other simulated exterior fires include the fuselage, auxiliary power unit, wheel/brake, fuel spills or a tail engine fire —even though there aren’t many aircraft at Pax River that have tail engines.

“Since we run mutual aid to St. Mary’s County in the event of a plane crash, we need to train for everything,” Trossbach added.

Fire Capt. Joseph Miedzinski participated in the training and even with 32 years of experience, still finds the exercise beneficial.

“Being as we do not have many aircraft fire incidents, the MAFTD training allows us to maintain our firefighting skills,” he said.

“It lets us [experience] real fire scenarios in a controlled environment.”

During a recent training event using the MAFTD, Miedzinski and his training partner fought outside aircraft fuselage and engine

command box, and one outside next to the fire crews. For safety purposes, either operator can shut down the prop at any time. The MAFTD is also equipped with three emergency stops so the crews themselves can shut it down, as well as gas and heat detectors that prompt an automatic shutdown if unsafe levels are detected.

“In addition to fire department apparatus, an ambulance must be on standby as well,” Trossbach said. “That’s the standard for live-fire training, and this is considered live-fire training.”

Nine fire department members are certified to operate and maintain the MAFTD and every three years, recertification is required. Much of the upkeep to the device is done in-house.

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni “It’s an electronic and mechanical deFirefighters from Naval District Washington/NAS Patuxent River Fire and vice with a lot of moving parts behind metal Emergency Services battle a simulated aircraft fire using the Mobile Aircraft panels,” Trossbach said. “We’ve been able Firefighting Training Device, a self-contained, portable device that realistito avoid downtime by having guys trained cally simulates both exterior and interior aircraft fires. to handle a lot of the repairs.”

Pax River’s firefighters participate in “The command box houses the main fires, and then moved on to interior cockpit, required MAFTD live-fire training at least control panel and switches, and the fires galley, cabin and cargo fires. twice per year.

“We also gain training in attack hose line are fueled by two large 250-gallon propane “Aircraft fires are a serious situation bedeployment and nozzle operation, as well tanks onboard,” Trossbach said. “There are as pumper and water supply operations,” cameras, so we can watch the live action; cause of an aircraft’s moving parts, special video recording, so we can play it back later metals, composite materials — and the fuhe noted.

All fire scenarios are triggered and moni- for evaluation; and a nitrogen-fed smoke els burn hotter,” Trossbach said. “They can tored from the “command box,” located in- line, so we can add smoke in a search and hurt you quicker than a building fire can.

We train together and work together so in side a large semi-truck cab that also hauls rescue scenario.”

Trossbach explained that two operators the event something happens, we’re ready the portable device throughout the region are required during training — one in the to go.” for training at other bases.

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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.

DEPLOYMENT READINESS/ FAMILY SERVICES Personal Financial Management (PFM)

Program offers individual and family financial counseling, financial classes, and is responsible for the Command Financial specialist training in the Region (NDW).

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.

New PHA Process

The purpose of this policy is to inform all tenants of the new PHA process at the Branch Health Clinic Washington Navy Yard. In attempts to alleviate the daily PHA congestion, patients will now have an appointed date and time to complete their PHA. PHAs will be scheduled through the appointments line, 202-433-3132, and the service member will be complete their PHA on the provided date and time. PHAs will not be completed without a hard copy of the services member’s medical record.

The patients’ medical record must either be maintained at the Branch Health Clinic Washington Navy Yard or the patient must physically bring in their medical record.

If you have specific questions, please

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

Military and Family Support Center MFSC, JBAB Bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-6151 MFSC, JBAB Bldg. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-0450

Other Important Numbers FFR Administrative Office, WNY Bldg. 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FFRP Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MWR Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MWR Marketing Department, WNY Bldg. 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Regional Child Placement Office, JBAB Bldg. 414. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Family Housing Office, JBAB Bldg. 414 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Liberty Program/Center, JBAB Bldg. 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Outdoor Recreation/Equipment Rental, JBAB, Bldg. 928 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, JBAB, Bldg. 602 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

direct your questions to me or the Medical Readiness Department Leading Petty Officer, HM2 Matteson, Althea, althea.matteson@med.navy.mil , office 202-433-6713.

Boys and Girls Club volunteers

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington needs volunteer coaches for their youth baseball league for 10-year-olds and 12-year-olds. For more information or to sign up, call 512-560-5548 from 7 a.m.5 p.m. or email Michael.martinez@afncr. af.mil.

Toastmasters Club seeks members

The Bolling Toastmasters Club is available for everyone on JBAB as a place to practice your leadership skills. Toastmasters clubs are where leaders are made, and leadership starts with good communication. The program is self-paced, and it works. The Bolling Toastmasters Club meets Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at the JBAB Chapel Center. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Jim Queen at 301-452-6931.

Military and Family Support Offers Resume Review

Call for appointment | 202-685-6019 Military and Family Support Center offers a one-on-one resume review session for those that are job seeking. Knowledgeable staff will sit down with you and review your resume and assist you in developing a results-oriented resume. Having a solid and effective resume can greatly improve your chances of landing an interview. According to a recent study from TheLadders, recruiters spend just six seconds scanning your resume for certain information.

Will your resume make it in those six seconds?

(202) 433-3659 (202) 433-4052 (202) 433-4662 (202) 433-5912 (202) 433-3055 (202) 433-0346 (202) 685-1802 (202) 767-9136 (202) 404-7050

Your resume should portray your skills, talents, career highlights and make you stand out from the crowd. Focusing on your accomplishments vs. simple job experience and using key words can open the door for an interview.

Download the Free “ABSalute” App

The JBAB Warfighter & Family Readiness Marketing Department developed a free smartphone application, bringing its resources to customers and employees on a mobile platform. Perfect for iPhone and Andriod devices.

“ABSalute” is a fast and easy-to-use application designed to allow quick access to events and programs. Download the app and receive the latest information about MWR, as well as Warfighter and Family Readiness programs.

The app features: - Facility finder including hours of operation, phone listings, and GPS capabilities - Upcoming special events and programs that can be added directly to your calendar - Outdoor Recreation and Capital Cove Marina equipment and boat rentals - Full dining facility menus - Quick links to the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler website, CNIC JBAB website, Naval District Washington (NDW) Facebook page and the current edition of the 411 magazine - Facility and Event Photos - Push notifications to alert users with the most current information.

Mordecai Booth’s Hours Change

MordecaiBooth’s,locatedonthegroundfloor ofBuilding101ontheWashingtonNavyYard,has changed its hours. The new hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday, 2:30-8:30 p.m. Come on in and enjoy the same great service at a new time!

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NDW News Follow NDW on Facebook and Twitter 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. www.facebook.com/NavDistWash Also, follow us on Twitter @navaldistwash - http://twitter.com/NavalDistWash.

NSAW also 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 Show your support and see exciting news relating to Naval District Washington by visiting http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw and subscribing to our news!

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.

NAVY 311

“NAVY 311” is the place to go for all types of information to help support Navy military, civilian, and retiree personnel and their families. Access NAVY 311 at 1-855NAVY-311 or (DSN) 510-NAVY-311. You can also email NAVY311@navy.mil or visit www.NAVY311.navy.mil.

Navy Wives Clubs of America

The D.C. Metro chapter of Navy Wives Clubs of America, Eleanor Roosevelt #37, hosts meetings every second Thursday of the month to discuss and plan volunteer activities in the local military and civilian communities. Military spouses of all branches are welcome to attend. For more information, email angeladowns@ me.com or visit www.facebook.com/NWCA37.

PAX Clinical Counseling Services

Clinical Counseling services can directly improve the quality of life of service members and their family by addressing the stressors facing today’s military: family hardships, marital conflicts, parent/child issues, money concerns, frequent moves, health and environmental factors, and many other difficulties. Make an appointment with a counselor by calling 301-342-4911 or 202-685-6019.

New PHA Process at WNY Clinic

In attempts to alleviate the daily PHA congestion, patients will now have an appointed date and time to complete their PHA. PHAs will be scheduled through the appointments line, 202-433-3132, and the service member will be complete their PHA on the provided date and time. PHAs will not be completed without a hard copy of the services member’s medical record. The patients’ medical record must either be maintained at the Branch Health Clinic Washington Navy Yard or the patient must physically bring in their medical record.

If you have specific questions, please direct your questions to me or the Medical Readiness Department Leading Petty Officer, HM2 Matteson, Althea, althea.matteson@med.navy.mil , office 202-433-6713

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Army-Navy blood donor challenge underway in Washington metro area From Armed Services Blood Bank Center The annual Armed Services Blood Program Army-Navy Blood Donor Challenge is officially underway. This year, the ASBP will conduct more than a dozen blood drives all across the Washington metro area where units collected will help determine which service will win bragging rights and a trophy for the most units of blood donated to the ASBP. The challenge will be capped off with an on-field award to the winner during the third quarter of the Army vs. Navy football game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., Dec. 13.

Navy Capt. Roland Fahie, ASBP director, noted that the famous Army vs. Navy rivalry is a great way to encourage donors to roll up their sleeves and donate blood.

“Obviously, Sailors and Soldiers alike are all looking forward to the football game in December,” Fahie said. “But the exciting part of this challenge is the amount of blood that is collected for the Armed Services Blood Program and how many lives can be saved because of those donations.”

“Blood is a valuable resource that stands ready to support in a time of need,” said Army Lt. Col. Audra Taylor, director of the Army Blood Program. “The timing of this challenge is key as we work together to support our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines — both at home and abroad — during this holiday season. I challenge everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to support the Armed Services Blood Program.”

This is the fourth year that the ASBP has conducted the challenge in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. In 2013, nearly 1,500 donors rolled up their sleeves and 827 units of lifesaving blood were collected. The goal for the 2014 challenge is to collect 910 units of blood.

“The Navy Blood Program is fired up for the Army-Navy Blood Donor Challenge this year. We know how important blood donations are for saving lives, especially around the holidays when many donors are on leave,” said Navy Cmdr. Leslie Riggs, director of the Navy Blood Program. “This is a great way to show support for your service and to help make sure that the Armed Services Blood Program can continue to provide safe, quality blood and blood products to service members, retirees and their families without interruption.”

Over the course of the three previous challenges, the Navy has taken a slight edge over the Army in terms of wins. The Navy won in 2011 and 2012, but the Army won in 2013. Which service will win this year? Only time will tell.

“I am looking forward to bringing the Army-Navy Blood Donor Challenge trophy back home to the Navy this year,” Riggs said. “But we need all the support we can get from Navy donors to make that happen.

Go Navy! Beat Army!”

The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment on Fort Myer, Va. — more commonly known as the “Old Guard” — was the Army location with the most donations during last year’s challenge; and according to Army Col. Johnny K. Davis, regimental commander, the “Old Guard” is ready to battle for the win again.

“We’ve already cleared a spot for this year’s trophy,” he joked.

“The regiment fully supports the ASBP and is ready to take on the Navy for this extremely important mission,” Davis said.

“I’ve seen firsthand how important blood

transfusions are in saving lives. During combat operations in Afghanistan, many of my severely wounded Soldiers received blood transfusions from the ASBP, and it saved their lives! The Army vs. Navy Blood Donor Challenge is a great way to promote and support the ASBP — they do so much for all the services and for our families.”

The challenge kicks off Nov. 3 and will take place at 14 blood drives in the area, with the last blood drive Dec. 10.All drives are open to individuals with proper identification who are able to access the blood drive facility, unless otherwise noted.

• Thursday, Nov. 20: NSWC Carderock, Building 40, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., West Bethesda, Md. (closed to the general public) • Monday, Nov. 24: Fort Belvoir USO Warrior and Family Center, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fort Belvoir, Va. • Tuesday, Nov. 25: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Building 9 Mezzanine level, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bethesda, Md. • Monday, Dec. 1: Marine Base Quantico, Barber Fitness Center, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Quantico, Va. • Tuesday, Dec. 2: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Recreation Center, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aberdeen, Md. • Wednesday, Dec. 3: Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall, Base Fitness Center, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fort Myer, Va. • Monday, Dec. 8: NSA Dahlgren, Dowell Community House, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dahlgren, Va. (closed to the general public) • Tuesday, Dec. 9: Fort Belvoir, USO Warrior and Family Center, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fort Belvoir, Va. Military blood program leadership is requesting the recruitment of donors be limited to 150 presenting donors at each challenge drive this year. This will help ensure blood is not over-collected, therefore donors are urged to make appointments early. To help make sure your service takes home the top honors this year, visit www.militarydonor. com to schedule an appointment to donate.

“Good luck to both services!” Fahie said.

“No matter who takes home the trophy on game day, remember that the real winners are the recipients of the blood you donated.

Your donation truly is lifesaving.”

For more information about any of the blood drives participating the in the challenge, contact Vikki Fernette, ASBP blood donor recruiter for the Armed Services Blood Bank Center in Bethesda, Md., at 301295-2109 or victoria.l.fernette.civ@mail.mil.

About the Armed Services Blood Program Since 1962, the Armed Services Blood Program has served as the sole provider of blood for the United States military. As a tri-service organization, the ASBP collects, processes, stores and distributes blood and blood products to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and their families worldwide. As one of four national blood collection organizations trusted to ensure the nation has a safe, potent blood supply, the ASBP works closely with our civilian counterparts by sharing donors on military installations where there are no military blood collection centers and by sharing blood products in times of need to maximize availability of this national treasure. To find out more about the ASBP or to schedule an appointment to donate, please visit www.militaryblood. dod.mil. To interact directly with ASBP staff members, see more photos or get the latest news, follow @militaryblood on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and Pinterest. Find the drop. Donate.

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NSWC IHEODTD promotes future partnerships at Industry Day From NSA South Potomac Public Affairs Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) hosted an Industry Day at the College of Southern Maryland Center for Business and Industry in La Plata, Md., Nov. 4.

Nearly 200 participants attended the event to get a basic understanding of the Division and learn about potential contracting and/or subcontracting opportunities.

“If we are going to succeed in our mission - provide solutions to our warfighters, we need the support of industry partners,” said NSWC IHEODTD Commanding Officer Capt. Vincent Martinez. “Industry Days such as this give us an opportunity to help you understand our current and projected needs.”

“Today is about partnerships and opening lines of communication between NSWC Indian Head EOD Technology Division and the business community. And for those of you from small businesses, don’t let the technical nature of what we do intimidate you. We also have needs for routine business support,” continued NSWC IHEODTD Technical Director, Ashley Johnson. “Ultimately, we’re all here to support the Navy and Marine Corps team, and increase warfighting capability and capacity.” Guest speaker Alyce Bullock, Economic Industry Analyst Assistant Director for the Secretary of the Navy’s Small Business Programs, discussed accomplishments and updates to the Small Business Accessible Market. “Our office is the advocate for small businesses. We look for opportunities, develop products and help establish policies that allow small businesses to support our Sailors and Marines throughout the Department

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Sailors to receive deployment pay in mid-December From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

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Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) hosted an Industry Day at the College of Southern Maryland Center for Business and Industry in La Plata, Md., Nov. 4. Nearly 200 participants attended the event to get a basic understanding of the Division and learn potential contracting and/or subcontracting opportunities. of the Navy,” said Bullock. “The Department of the Navy has a significant amount of funding each fiscal year obligated to programs that, at the prime contracting level, are awarded principally to other-than-small businesses.

These are areas where the small business industry has little or no industry to support the requirements in areas such as, major shipbuilding, nuclear reactors, winged aircraft, and weapon systems. Because these areas are not always accessible to small business, the Navy developed the Small Business Accessible Market, or SBAM, to gauge how Navy performs in markets and industries where small business has an opportunity to compete for awards.”

Following speakers and projection briefs, attendees spent time at displays

from the Division’s technical departments to learn more about the product lines supported. For those unable to attend the event, materials presented at the Industry Day event are available online at www.navsea.navy.mil/nswc/ indianhead/workWithUs/IndustryDayPresentations.aspx.

NSWC IHEODTD - a field activity of the Naval Sea Systems Command and part of the Navy’s Science and Engineering Enterprise - is the leader in ordnance, energetics and EOD solutions. The Division focuses on energetics research, development, testing, evaluation, in-service support and disposal; and provides warfighters solutions to detect, locate, access, identify, render safe, recover, exploit and dispose of explosive ordnance threats.

Eligible Sailors will begin receiving Hardship Duty Pay - Tempo (HDP-T) in their December midmonth paycheck Navy officials announced Nov. 10.

The Department of the Navy HDP-T proposal, authorized by the secretary of the Navy earlier this summer, was approved by the Department of Defense, Sept. 17. It authorizes the pay for Sailors and Marines, active duty and reserve, deployed beyond 220 consecutive days as of Sept. 17.

Sailors and Marines will receive HDP-T on a prorated daily basis of $16.50, not to exceed a monthly rate of $495, when they are operationally deployed beyond 220 consecutive days.

USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and USS George H. W. Bush Strike Group were among the first units eligible to receive HDP-T. Bataan returned to Norfolk, Virginia, Oct. 31, while Bush is scheduled to return home in November.

Sailors and Marines on those platforms accrued the pay since September and will see the full amount earned in their midmonth December paycheck.

Sailors and Marines will receive the pay on a monthly basis. Reservists serving in individual augmentee assignments that meet the 220-day threshold will receive their pay upon completion of their mobilization.

The DoD has authorized HDP-T for two years. Military pay systems are being updated to handle payment of HDP-T with implementation by Dec. 1, allowing time for eligible service members to see the pay in their midmonth paycheck.

For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.

CREDO announces program dates for December and January Upcoming CREDO Programs The Naval District Washington (NDW) Chaplain Religious Enrichment Development Program (CREDO) will host upcoming programs in December 2014 and January 2015. CREDO is a Chief of Navy Chaplains-sponsored relationship enrichment program to help improve job performance and enhance quality of life for active-duty service members and their families.

Marriage Enrichment Retreat: Dec. 12-14, Jan. 9-11 -The Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER) is intended to assist married couples in strengthening their relationship skills through instruction, group and private discussions, exercise, and free time. Couples enjoy a free weekend at the Hilton Hotel in Crystal City where they can learn and apply marriage skills.

Personal Resiliency Retreat: Jan. 23-25 - The Personal Resiliency Retreat (PRR) is designed to assist participants in fostering positive personal growth and self-awareness.

For more information or to register, please contact the CREDO offices at 202-767-5901 or 5900, e-mail at CREDO. NDW.fcm@navy.mil, or drop by the JBAB Chapel and inquire within.

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New NAVAIR NPS master’s degree grads called to ‘Take the next step’

By Bill Couch Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Public Affairs Fifty-five NAVAIR employees and officers were recognized for completing a two-year master’s degree in systems engineering, or a one-year certificate in lead systems integration (LSI) via the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) at a graduation ceremony in the north engineering center Oct. 9.

NAVAIR has partnered with NPS to provide professional education and development for NAVAIR military officers and civilians desiring to improve their expertise in systems engineering. In addition to Master of Science degrees in systems engineering (MSSE) or engineering systems (MSES), a Lead Systems Certificate program provides graduate-level courses to prepare senior active-duty military officers and civilians for positions as lead system integrators.

“Today we celebrate the amazing accomplishments of this graduating cohort, and we also call on them to take the next step and apply their knowledge in support of our warfighters,” said Rear Adm. Mark Darrah, then-assistant commander for Research and Engineering, NAVAIR. “Demand from the fleet is going up in these uncertain times.

Our workforce is changing, and you’ll be guiding our new members as we go through some difficult times.”

To earn MSSE or MSES degrees under the program, students complete a challenging 16-course curriculum including a capstone project designed to resolve actual engineering problems confronting NAVAIR. To earn an LSI certificate, students must complete a four-course, one-year program. Students continue to work full-time while in the program.

“This took a lot of patience and perseverance, but it

was very worthwhile, “said MSSE graduate Mark Stevens, who works in the NAVAIR Air Combat Electronics Program Office (PMA-209) and is also a U.S. Air Force Reservist. “Combining these studies along with my Navy civilian and Air Force Reserve experiences has enabled me to establish higher goals for myself in identifying Navy engineering aspirations.”

Stevens was also one of five students and one faculty member who received the Wayne E. Meyer Award in recognition of the educational excellence and leadership they displayed during the cohort’s course of study. Other recipients were students Lauren McKay, Eric Rosenberg, Gregory Walsh and Eric Williams and NPS professor Kristin Giammarco.

“Thank you for what you’ve done, and thank you to the families who supported you during your studies,” said Darrah. “I could not be more proud of this group, and I look forward to working with you.”

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Joint Base trains for winter weather

By Michelle L. Gordon Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public Affairs The Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was filled with leaders from throughout the installation Nov. 6 as they prepared for a winter storm headed for the National Capital Region.

The mock storm was part of a tabletop exercise (TTX) coordinated by Emergency Manager Darryl Hart to ensure JBAB is ready for the coming winter season.

“Exercises like this prepare the base emergency support functions for severe weather threats,” said Hart. “We activate the EOC when a big storm occurs to support the agencies that have work do to around the base in the event of a tornado, a hurricane, or in this case, a winter storm.”

The TTX allowed JBAB support functions, such as public works, safety, police and fire departments, and Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR), to talk through the steps their individual agencies would take during a snow emergency. It also provided an opportunity to evaluate and update their inclement weather continuity of operations procedures and standard operating procedures.

Comprised of three modules, the TTX focused on: preparation, response and recovery. During each module, the U.S. Navy Photo by Michelle L. Gordon support functions reviewed and discussed the steps taken The Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was filled with leaders during the different phases of a winter storm. from throughout the installation Nov. 6 as they prepared for a mock winter storm headed for the Na“The discussions allow us to capture lessons learned,” tional Capital Region. said JBAB Training and Readiness Officer Tim Trammell.

“This is an opportunity for everybody to have a good discusThroughout the TTX the subject matter experts disHart echoes Trammel’s thoughts on preparedness. He sion and ensure we’re all on the same page when it comes to cussed every step of a winter storm, from closing facilities said he doesn’t pay too much attention to the Farmer’s Alpreparation and response to winter storms, before we have early during the onset of the storm, to staffing the Furnari manac, but he’s confident the EOC is ready for any severe our first snow on the ground.”

Restaurant and clearing roads during the storm, to recalling winter weather JBAB might encounter this year. He also Throughout the exercise, mock weather updates were the JBAB staff once the storm has passed. However, accordstrongly encourages preparation on an individual basis. used to inform the EOC about current weather conditions ing to Trammel, the most important step is the one that oc“People need to plan ahead for winter weather,” said to help solicit the appropriate responses and move the ex- curs before the first day of winter.

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“Keep a kit in the car in case you get stranded on the ercise forward.

“Identifying the resources available and having those side of the road and have water, granola bars and a blanket Hart and Trammel served as evaluators and facilitators resources in place before the event happens is key. Comduring the TTX. They listened to the discussions, provided munication is key,” he said. “Communicating and anticipat- to keep you warm until help arrives. At home, in the case of feedback and encouraged the agencies to think through ing what might be needed is important before the EOC is power outage, just have something set aside so you can stay activated, that’s why it’s called preparation.” each scenario. safe and warm in case you lose power.”

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DoD Distinguished Civilian Service Award given to Carderock Division scientist

By Katie Ellis-Warfield NSWCCD Public Affairs Dr. John Holmes, a senior scientist with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), was awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) Distinguished Civilian Service Award at the Pentagon Nov. 7 for his groundbreaking contributions in stealth technology.

In his 37-year DoD career, Holmes, who works in the Underwater Electromagnetic Signatures and Technology Division, transformed the underwater electromagnetic signature field into a fully integrated program of modeling, measurement, design and implementation of signature reduction technologies.

“This award is the highest honor given by the Secretary of Defense to a DoD civilian and considering there are roughly 718,000 civilian employees across the DoD, this is a huge honor and achievement,” said Don McCormack, executive director of Naval Surface and Underwater Warfare Centers.

Holmes is the Navy’s technical expert in electromagnetic silencing and his achievements have allowed the Navy to significantly lower its signatures levels and susceptibilities to electromagnetic threats for the first time since World War II. “It is a special privilege to congratulate one of our own for being recognized at the DoD level for technical excellence in their scope of work. This was an incredible achievement just to be nominated,” said NSWCCD Technical Director Dr. Tim Arcano. Six awardees were selected out of 15 nominations (three each from the Army,

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Dr. John Holmes, a senior scientist in the Underwater Electromagnetic Signatures and Technology Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division receives the Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award at the Pentagon, Nov. 7. This award is the highest honor that a Defense Department civilian employee can receive. From left: Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jessica Wright, Dr. Holmes and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Anne Davis.

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Holmes has been a driving force in understanding the mechanisms that create underwater electromagnetic signatures and developing countermeasures to reduce them. He is an international expert in electromagnetic field theory and wave propagation throughout the ultra-low frequency/ extremely-low frequency band.

“John has done a lot of seminal work in his field that has laid the foundation for ship designs,” said Dr. Paul Shang, NSWCCD Ship Signatures Department head. “Not only does he perform great technical work

here on base, but he also goes into the field to participate in testing. He actively takes the time to mentor our young engineers and scientists. He is a tremendous asset to the Navy.”

Holmes said that he feels very honored and humbled. “It’s only because of the great people I work with that I was able to get this award. I’m very flattered and proud, not only for myself, but for our division and the Navy to be able to get recognition like this,” he said.

Holmes received his Bachelor of Science (1973), Master of Science (1974) and doctor-

ate (1977) degrees in electrical engineering from West Virginia University. After completing his doctorate, he started work at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division as an electronics engineer. In 1984, he transferred to NSWCCD and was promoted to senior scientist in 2004.

Over the course of his career, Holmes has been awarded Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research and Development Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award in 2011; Carderock Division Rear Adm. David W. Taylor Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement in 2010; NAVSEA Teaming Award for High Temperature Superconducting Degaussing Coils in 2009; Teaming Awards for SSN 774 Calibration in 2008; NAVSEA Scientist of the Year Award in 2006; David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award in 1999; Operation Desert Storm Award in 1991; and Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award in 1986.

Holmes has authored or co-authored 38 peer-reviewed papers and magazine articles, 14 patents and 81 technical reports.

He has also written three books on the modeling, reduction and exploitation of a ship’s magnetic signature.

NSWCCD, a field activity of the NAVSEA, leads the Navy in hull, mechanical and electrical engineering. Headquartered in West Bethesda, Maryland, NSWCCD employs approximately 3,600 scientists, engineers, technicians and support personnel and includes the Ship Systems Engineering Station located in Philadelphia, as well as detachments in Norfolk, Virginia; Cape Canaveral, Florida; Andros Island, Bahamas; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Memphis, Tennessee; Bangor, Washington; Ketchikan, Alaska; and Bayview, Idaho.

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Continued from 1 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 (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.

Side Dishes Mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy have earned their place at the Thanksgiving table over the years, but these side dishes will add some color and variety to your meal plan.

Arroz con Guandulez – Rice with Pigeon Peas Alba Gonzalez, from NDW strategy and future requirements, said that while you may see cookies and egg nog at Latino holidays, Spanish rice is always a must-have.

Ingredients 1 lb. raw medium or long grain rice 1 15 oz. can gandules (pigeon peas) 2 1/2 tbsp. sofrito 2 envelopes sazón seasoning with achiote 2 tbsp. Manzanilla olives 1 1/2 tsp. capers 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce 1 envelope onion soup mix 16 oz. water Directions Place the vegetable oil, sofrito, sazón with achiote, gandules, olives, capers, onion soup and tomato sauce in a big pot, mix

well. Add rice to the other ingredients. Pour water over the ingredients and stir well.

(Water should be about 1 inch above the ingredients). Boil on medium high until all the water is absorbed. Reduce heat to low and cover the pot with aluminum foil and lid. Cook for 35-40 minutes, depending on your stove.

Stuffed Belgian Endives NDW Deputy Public Affairs Officer Chatney Auger offers a side dish with some international flair: Ingredients Two Belgian Endives (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 chopped finely. Mix walnuts, pears and goat cheese and stuff in each endive leaf.

Delicious Dessert For all you caffeine lovers out there, try out Shawn’s own Double-Shot Banana Bread for a savory seasonal dessert with a kick to keep you awake for afternoon football.

Ingredients 3 extra ripe bananas 2 cups flour 1 cup soft butter 1cupsugar(brown,whiteormix—yourchoice) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon milk

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According to the Navy Safety Center, Thanksgiving is also the leading day of

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Double shot of espresso 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips Directions Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Mash bananas into a paste in a mixing bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, stir soft butter and sugar until well blended. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda and powder, cinnamon and salt. Throw in a dash of nutmeg or allspice if you want a bit more fall spice. Combine butter/sugar mix into banana paste and stir well, adding in milk, vanilla extract and espresso. Add walnuts and chocolate chips, then stir in flour and spice mixture until well blended. Pour into a 9x5” loaf pan and bake for 75-90 minutes, or until a knife to the middle of the loaf comes out clean.

Indulge in some extra sweetness and spice by enjoying your freshly baked banana bread with a mug of easy-to-make chaider. Simply heat up apple cider and drop in bagged or loose-leaf chai tea.

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

Country Waffles with Turkey Gravy That’s right; 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! 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.

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.

For more information and Thanksgiving safety tips, visit www.safetycenter.navy.mil.

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