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December 18, 2014

Vol. XXXI No. 50

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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Naval District Washington Begins Holiday Season with Tree Lighting Ceremony

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Kiona Miller DMA Reserve Unit

Naval District Washington (NDW) held its annual tree lighting ceremony allowing military service members and their families to spread holiday cheer and begin the holiday season at the Washington Navy Yard (WNY), Dec 13.

Rear Adm. Mark Rich, commandant of Naval District Washington, hosted the event and invited naval attachés located in Washington, D.C. to participate in American holiday traditions, which included singing Christmas carols to residents on base and lighting a 34 foot Christmas tree located at Leutze Park.

“The really great thing about the Tree Lighting is that it’s my chance to bring in the international community, and it is a wonderful family event” said Rich. “We attend events with the Naval Attachés all year round and this is one of the big events that we get to host, and I think it’s one of the Attaché community’s favorites. We also brought in several community groups as well as senior Navy representatives because this is such a great opportunity to strengthen all of those relationships. ” Another American tradition the foreign naval attachés were able to participate in

was the decoration of smaller tree inside WNY Town Center. Each attaché brought a Christmas ornament that represented their country and personally placed it on the tree.

“We wanted to have a look at the way [Americans] celebrate Christmas, we heard that the ceremony is very nice and it’s our first year so that’s why we wanted to be here,” said Colonel Olivier Lecointe, embassy of France. “The ceremony went very well and then it wasn’t that cold outside.”

Kicking off the holiday season with a ceremony has been a part of the Washington Navy Yard tradition for more than 30 years. Although there is no specific date etched in history for the first tree lighting ceremony, NDW has used the ceremony not just to celebrate the holidays but also build camaraderie.

One of the tree lighting guests that night was Rear Adm. Peg Klein, Secretary of Defense senior advisor for Military Professionalism, who attends the festivities to strengthen friendships.

“We went to our first one a couple of years ago and it’s really enjoyable,” said Klein.

“When you first think about coming out on a cold night, you first ask yourself ‘Are we crazy?’ Then you come out and you run into people you know and you sing and you get to stand by the bon fire, it’s really neat.”

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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kiona Miller

Naval District Washington employees and their family members participate in the annual Tree Lighting ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard. During the ceremony more than 200 participants sang Christmas Coral to Washington Navy Yard residents, watched the lighting a 34-foot tree and donated to Toys for Tots.

Holiday Greetings! A message from the Commandant

Rear Adm. Mark Rich, NDW commandant

Team 88, I wanted to take just a moment during this busy holiday season to reflect on the past year and remember how fortunate we are to serve & contribute to the security of this great nation. Please never forget that what you do matters, no matter your role or pay grade, what you do makes a difference to those units that are operating forward, to the Sailors and Civilians who make those organizations and the ones who support them successful, and to our families. Thank you for what you do to make ours the best Navy in the world!

2014 has been a great year and I am hon-

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ored to continue to serve as your Commandant. We have accomplished a great deal this year, and each of us should be proud of those accomplishments, and eager to take on whatever the New Year brings. The pride and professionalism you demonstrated every day for Naval District Washington was what made 2014 so successful.

As we bring closure to this year, let’s keep in mind those service members who are operating forward, many serving in harm’s way across the globe and away from family and friends. I ask that you keep them & their families your thoughts.

Please enjoy the holidays with your fami-

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ly, and please do so responsibly. Don’t drink and drive; if you’re traveling, plan your trip, watch the weather and get plenty of rest before and during your time out on the highways. Let’s all watch out for our friends and shipmates. A few moments of forethought can ensure we all have a happy holiday and return safely for the start of another great year. What I want more than anything for this holiday season is to see each and every one of you back safely, recharged and ready to have a great 2015!

Brook joins me in wishing you and your family a safe and joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

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‘O Christmas Tree’

Keep fire safety in mind when decorating for the holidays

Commentary from the Naval District Washington/NAS Patuxent River Fire Prevention Office It’s that time when many families deck the halls in preparation for the holidays, but did you know that each year, more than 200 fires are attributed to this festive tradition?

Christmas trees account for 240 fires annually, resulting in 13 deaths and more than $16.7 million in property damage, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Tree fires are typically ignited by shorts in electrical lights or open flames from candles, lighters or matches.

Well-watered trees are not a problem. Dry and neglected trees can be.

On average, one of every nine Christmas tree fires resulted in a fatality compared to an average of one death per 75 non-confined home structure fires overall. Further, 49 percent of Christmas tree fires spread beyond the room of origin. The fires that spread beyond the room of origin caused 94 percent of the associated fatalities.

Don’t be one of these statistics and keep the following safety tips in mind when deco-

Keep the tree watered. The trunk of a fresh tree is sticky with resin.

A shower of falling needles shows that the tree is too dry.

Remember, Lincoln Military Housing allows the use of cut Christmas trees in individual family housing units only; cut Christmas trees are not allowed in the townhome units.

Decorative Lights: Only use lights that have been tested for safety; this applies to both indoor and outdoor lighting. Check the light’s label to identify those that have been tested.

Check each set of lights, new and old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wire, or loose connections. Discard damaged sets.

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rating for the holidays.

Live Tree Safety: Pick a tree that is fresh. A fresh tree is green and its needles are hard to pull from

branches. When bent between your fingers, fresh needles do not break.

Keep the tree away from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators, candles.

Candles: More than half of home candle fires are cause by some form of combustible material coming too close to the candle. NFPA found that residential fires sparked by candles are twice as likely to occur in December as any other month in the year.

Navy Commands Receive Federal Energy and Water Management Award

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Belanger, Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

Four U.S. Navy Commands were honored with the Department of Energy’s (DoE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) 2014 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards at the National Archives, Dec. 9.

“The Department of Energy presents these awards annually with assistance from participating agencies and of the Federal Interagency Energy Management task force,” said Timothy Unruh, DoE FEMP director.

“Since the first of these awards was presented in 1981, FEMP has recognized more than 1,200 winners.”

This year FEMP honored 25 individuals and teams with Federal Energy and Water Management Awards. The recipients collectively contributed to saving approximately 2 trillion British thermal units (Btu) of energy, 1.3 billion gallons of water, 18.1 million gallons of fuel, and $115.8 million in energy and water cost in fiscal year 2013.

The Navy has 70 installations around the globe, all of which are engaged in energy and water management efforts. Out of those, four commands stood out as exem-

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plary for the DoE’s FEMP award. They are: - Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia Beach, Virginia, which received an award for their energy program initiatives that saved 18 billion Btu and 39 million gallons of water.

- Naval District Washington, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, D.C., which received an award for their comprehensive energy program that reduced energy intensity by nearly 19 percent and 13 percent from the respective baselines across the region’s six installations.

- Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, China Lake, California, which received a

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project award for completing construction of a 13.78 megawatt solar photovoltaic system, the largest solar plant in the Navy.

- Public Works Department, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, which received a project award for implementing an air conditioning improvement project that saves 61 billion Btu and $2 million annually.

“The accomplishments of these individuals and teams and others like them throughout the government have all contributed greatly to our progress,” said Unruh. “They continue to reach our goals across the government and the challenge set by the president -- lead by example.”

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This Week in Naval History December 18

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1841 - Commissioning of USS Mississippi, first U.S. ocean-going side-wheel steam warship, at Philadelphia.

1942 - Pharmacist’s Mate 1st Class Thomas A. Moore performs appendectomy on Fireman 2nd Class George M. Platter on board USS Silversides (SS-236).

1942 - Sue Dauser takes oath of office as Superintendant of Navy Nurse Corps, becoming first woman with the relative rank of captain in U.S. Navy. She was promoted to the rank of captain on 26 February 1944.

1944 - Commissioning of first two African-American WAVES officers, Harriet Ida Pickens and Frances F. Wills.

1960 - HS-3 and HU-2 (USS Valley Forge) helicopters rescue 27 men from oiler SS Pine Ridge breaking up in heavy seas off Cape Hatteras.

1902 - Admiral of the Navy George Dewey receives orders to send his battleship to Trinidad and then to Venezuela to make sure that Great Britain’s and Germany’s dispute with Venezuela was settled by peaceful arbitration not force.

1944 - Adm. Halsey’s Third Fleet encounters typhoon northeast of Samar. Destroyers USS Hull, USS Monaghan and USS Spence sink, while 21 other ships are damaged.

1965 - River Patrol Force established in Vietnam.

1965 - Helicopters from HS-11 on USS Wasp (CVS-18) pick up crew and capsule of Gemini 7, after picking up the crew and capsule of Gemini 6 two days earlier.

1967 - Operation Preakness II begins in Mekong Delta.

1972 - Mining and bombing of North Vietnam resumes with Linebacker II Operation.

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December 19

1870 - After a month at sea in a 22-foot boat, Coxswain William Halford, the lone survivor of five, reaches Hawaii to seek help for crew of USS Saginaw, wrecked near Midway Island. Rescuers reach the 88 Saginaw survivors on 4 January 1871.

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1822 - Congress authorizes the 14-ship West Indies Squadron to suppress piracy in the Caribbean.

1941 - Adm. Ernest J. King designated Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet in charge of all operating naval fleets and coastal frontier forces, reporting directly to the President.

1964 - USS Richard E. Kraus (DD-849) completes a successful emergency mission in aiding the disabled American Merchant Ship, SS Oceanic Spray in the Red Sea. 1974 - Clearance of Suez Canal for mines and unexploded ordnance completed by Joint Task Force.

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1861 - Congress authorizes the Medal of Honor, the Nation’s highest award, for Naval personnel.

1989 - Operation Just Cause begins in Panama.

1998 - Operation Desert Fox in Iraq ends.

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1861 - Congress authorizes the Medal of Honor, the Nation’s highest award, for Naval personnel.

1943 - USS Grayling (SS-208) sinks fourth Japanese ship since 18 December.

1951 - First helicopter landing aboard a hospital ship, USS Consolation.

1968 - Launch of Apollo 8 with Capt.

James A. Lovell, Jr. as Command Module

Pilot. During the mission Lovell was one of the first two people to see the far side of the moon. The mission lasted six days and three hours, and included 10 moon orbits.

Recovery was by HS-4 helicopters from USS Yorktown (CVS-10).

December 22

1775 - Congress commissions first naval officers: Esek Hopkins, Commander in Chief of the Fleet, Captains Dudley Saltonstall, Abraham Whipple, Nicolas Biddle, and John Hopkins. Lieutenants included John

1826 - Capt. Thomas Catesby Jones of USS Peacock and King Kamehameha negotiate first treaty between Hawaii and a foreign power.

1910 - Lt. Theodore G. Ellyson becomes first naval officer sent to flight training.

1941 - Gallant defenders of Wake Island (Sailors, Marines, volunteer civilian contractors, and Army Air Force radio detachment) surrender.

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1814 - Treaty of Ghent ends the War of 1812.

1864 - Naval Forces under Rear Adm. David Dixon Porter with Army forces under Major Gen. Benjamin F. Butler begin unsuccessful two-day attack against Fort Fisher, North Carolina.

1950 - Under cover of naval gunfire support, Task Force 90 completes a 14-day evacuation of 100,000 troops and equipment and 91,000 refugees from Hungnam, North Korea.

NDW volunteers provide helping hand at the Annual Senior Citizens Holiday Gala

By NDW Public Affairs Dozens of volunteers from Naval District Washington got more than they bargained for when they agreed to help out at the District of Columbia Mayor’s Annual Senior Citizens Holiday Gala held at D.C. Armory, Dec. 10.

Service members representing all branches of the military assisted the more than 4,000 D.C. residents, who attended the event, in preparing and serving lunches, escorting the guests on and off the buses that bring them to the event, and acting as dance partners during the entertainment portion of the event.

“They see line dancing they’ve never seen before,” said Naval District Washington Regional Community Service Program Manager Olivia Hunter, who annually organizes dozens of volunteers to participate in the event. “It’s amazing to these kids. Some of the steps are really complicated. I call it geriatric aerobics.”

This year, 78 volunteers got to see aged participants, some using canes or walkers, or cutting a rug.

“It’s truly a day of a lot of fun,” Hunter said.

The DC Office on Aging sponsored the annual event, which provides wellness demonstrations, information about community and government service, and entertainment.

To find out other volunteer opportunities in the National Capital Region, visit NDW Community Service website at http://www. cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/about/community_services.html.

U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Tom Ouellette

A U.S. Navy Sailor holds a tray of prepared lunches and helps serve the meals to community members at the DC Mayor’s Annual Senior Holiday Celebration event held Dec. 10, 2014 at the DC Armory in Washington, DC. Service members from the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army volunteered to assist the more than 4,000 residents at the event. The DC office of Aging sponsored the annual event, which provides wellness demonstrations, information about community and government services, and entertainment.

U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Tom Ouellette

A U.S. Navy Sailor serves lunches to a community members at the DC Mayor’s Annual Senior Holiday Celebration event held Dec. 10, 2014 at the DC Armory in Washington, DC. Service members from the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army volunteered to assist the more than 4,000 residents at the event. The DC office of Aging sponsored the annual event, which provides wellness demonstrations, information about community and government services, and entertainment.

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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)

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New Bystander Intervention Training for FY15

By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs Based on Sailor feedback and lessons learned from Navy’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response efforts, new Bystander Intervention to the Fleet (BI2F) training will begin this fall for all active and reserve Sailors.

As this training will bridge several topic areas, BI2F will count for the fraternization, hazing, physical readiness and sexual health GMT requirements for FY15.

BI2F training details are spelled out in NAVADMIN 275/14 released Dec. 11.

Rear Adm. Mike White, commander, Naval Education and Training Command, said that BI2F training provides the tools for the fleet to significantly reduce unacceptable behaviors such as fraternization, hazing, and sexual harassment or assault.

“This training will equip our Sailors with the skills to recognize potentially risky situations and take appropriate action to help shipmates avoid decisions that could have life-altering consequences,” said White.

“This peer-to-peer training is designed to encourage open, honest dialogue among

those of similar age and experience level.”

Training will be delivered by facilitators using interactive video and small-group peer discussion.

Rear Adm. Rick Snyder, 21st Century Sailor Office director, points out that the training covers a range of topics that span the continuum of harm.

“BI2F is skills-based, peer-led training designed to prevent destructive behaviors and promote an environment of professionalism, respect, and trust for all,” said Snyder. “It focuses on how to recognize and safely intervene to prevent a number of destructive behaviors. In the end, our Sailors will have the skills to step up and step in to help shipmates and our Navy.”

BI2F training must be completed for all Sailors no later than Sept. 30, 2015 Commands may access BI2F training information via the NPC 21st Century Sailor webpage at http://www.public.navy.mil/ bupers-npc/support/21st_century_sailor/ pages/default.aspx.

The BI2F training webpage will contain up-to-date policy information, training materials, CF training schedules and locations, and FAQs.

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

The Energy Warrior Team Wants You! Your Navy is looking for a new breed of “warrior” and that warrior is you!

Energy is critical to the Navy’s mission: it is our greatest enabler and our greatest vulnerability. Our ability to keep ships and aircraft on station and in the fight is directly tied to the choices we make every day.

Whether you’re in uniform or you’re a civilian, each of you plays a key role in securing our nations’ energy future. In fact, we can’t do it without you as part of our team.

Become part of the Energy Warrior team The Navy is proud to announce the Energy Warrior app, an eye-opening look at some of the Navy’s most pressing energy challenges, available for iOS and Android devices. At the forefront is a cutting-edge video series filled with inspirational stories from our innovative energy warrior community.

- Chief Petty Officer Roberts created a fun competition among his Sailors to reduce energy consumption on board USS Benfold. His idea was not only entertaining and engaging for the Sailors, but resulted in significant cost savings for the Navy.

- Eric McElvenny, retired Marine Corps infantry officer, has an inspirational story of courage and commitment. He helps military veterans and wounded warriors find energy-related careers through the Troops to Engineers program.

- Matt Schreck, an award-winning energy program manager, continues to develop a culture of innovation at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest. His creative ideas and passion motivate him to further reduce energy waste and better support the warfighter on the front lines.

Are you ready to “disrupt the future”? Let us showcase your story, project, or innovative idea as part of our ongoing video series today!

Get Connected.

Download Energy Warrior from your favorite app store on iOS and Android devices.

Click here for https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/energy-warrior-navy/ id892260374?mt=8 Click here for https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.splice.energywarrior Visit http://greenfleet.dodlive.mil/energy/energywarrior/ and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Email us at EnergyWarrior@navy.mil to tell us your story.

We look forward to hearing from you, The Energy Warrior Team

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Joint Base ushers in holiday season with annual tree lighting

By Eric D. Ritter Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public Affairs

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling welcomed the holiday spirit at this year’s tree lighting ceremony with the help of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause. Festive treats and warm drinks kept the revelers cozy on chilly night while excited children told Santa their wishes for this year’s presents. Onlookers gazed at the brightly lit tree as others stood around an open fire that helped usher in that holiday feel as the Air Force band filled the air with popular holiday music.

An open fire scene hosted by the JBAB fire department kept revelers warm through the evening.

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Families gather around pose around the brightly lit holiday tree.

Above: Santa and Mrs. Clause listen to good boys and girls tell the couple of their favorite holiday wishes. Left: Members of the Air Force band play popular Christmas music during the event.

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Chief of Staff, Naval District Washington, Navy Capt. Scott Adams (right) listens to the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) command staff, Chief Master Richard Simonsen, Jr. (top left), JBAB Commander Navy Capt. Frank Mays (center) and Vice Commander Air Force Col. Kendall Peters (bottom right) to learn more about the history and mission of JBAB and its role in the nation. Adams was recently assigned as the chief of staff.

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Fairy Godmothers in Southern Maryland

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs They don’t have wings and they don’t wave wands, but the volunteers with Fairy Godmother Project are no less magical to the families they assist at a time when help is most needed.

The mission of Fairy Godmother Project is to ease the burden of everyday life for local families who have a child in treatment for a form of pediatric cancer by providing things like cooked meals, house cleaning, lawn care, gas cards, grocery cards or a much-needed parent or family night out.

“Imagine what those things would mean to you if you were traveling every day to a treatment center hours from home because there is no local pediatric oncology treatment facility here,” said Vicki Quade Hoffman, chapter coordinator of the Southern Maryland Fairy Godmother Project. “Parents are missing work and struggling to raise their other children as normally as possible while watching a child fight for their life. We provide day to day support that allows them to better focus on their family.”

Hoffman became involved with Fairy Godmother Project through its executive director and

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Fairy Godmother Project (FGP) volunteer Olivia Douglass, contract specialist with F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265), prepares a meal for donation. Since the formation of the Southern Maryland chapter in spring 2013, FGP volunteers have donated and delivered more than 300 meals to support local families dealing with pediatric cancer. her friend, Andrea McConnell, who cofounded the organization in her Virginia community.

“I knew it was something I wanted to bring to Southern Maryland,” said Hoffman, fulltime mom and former teacher.

Using social media to spread the word, a general interest meeting was held in March 2013 and just two months later, the group’s

initial fundraiser raised over $5,000, enabling them to begin supporting their first family. Embraced by the local community, they went on to raise more than $18,000 and were quickly supporting four families.

“It was October 2013 when we were devastated by the loss of our first ‘godchild’ to this awful disease,” Hoffman said. “We’re still

serving the other three families.”

Fundraising and outreach events continued successfully into 2014, but “ultimately, we’re a volunteer organization and the number of families we can support depends on the number of volunteers we have to help,” Hoffman added.

Two of those volunteers — Olivia Douglass and Jennifer Young-Tomechko — work at NAS Patuxent River, and both found the project a great way to help the community while working within their own busy schedules.

Douglass has been volunteering for two years, primarily helping with meal donations and delivery. “”I’ll prepare the meal and drop it in a cooler outside the home,” said Douglass, contract specialist with F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265). “Each family is assigned a contact person to communicate any needs, such as dietary restrictions, times they’ll be away, etc.”

Also volunteering for two years, and with limited time to devote, Young-Tomechko isn’t able to provide meals, but has found other ways to help instead.

“I recently ran the Across the Bay 10K and raised raised $250,” said Young-Tomechko, management analyst for the 4.0C Staff

Office. “I hand out fliers at events and sold raffle tickets at the annual gala. Using my BJs membership, I was also able to purchase some household supplies for a family whose child was undergoing intense treatments and they just didn’t have time to shop.”

As the main representative for Southern Maryland, Hoffman is in direct contact with the families she and the other volunteers are currently able to assist.

“I speak with them often,” she said. “Any need these families may have, I’ve tried to anticipate or take care of, so that they can cross it off their list.”

As they continue learning of other area families they’d like to support, the group is in need of additional volunteers for meal making and fundraising, Hoffman noted.

“We welcome any amount of time someone is willing to give; and we’re currently holding a gift card drive to collect gas, grocery and restaurant cards for our families, so that’s another way to help if a time commitment is challenging,” she said. “We want to do all we can to help those facing this awful time in their lives and our goal is to never turn a family away for any reason.”

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Tree lighting ceremonies spark holiday spirit

By Zack Shelby, NSASP Public Affairs and Stacey Scarabello, MWR

Dahlgren and Indian Head celebrated the holiday season with tree lighting ceremonies Dec. 4 and 5 respectively. More than 350 participants enjoyed the festivities’ kick off at Dahlgren, which started with carolers singing around the tree as it was being lit.

Capt. Mary Feinberg, Naval Support Activity South Potomac commanding officer, asked Dahlgren youth if they were ready to see Santa

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to which they responded with a resounding “yeah!”

“Awesome,” Feinberg said as she welcomed the Dahlgren Kid’s Choir who would sing a collection of songs during the event starting with “Jingle Bells.”

Feinberg complimented the choir on their performance and thanked Lt. Cmdr. Randy Gibson, NSASP Chaplain, and Alice Stanton, MWR Events Director, along with other Morale, Welfare and Recreation personnel for their help in making the event a success.

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The Dahlgren Kid’s Choir bellow out Christmas carols such as “Jingle Bells,” Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer,” and “We Wish you a Merry Christmas,” during the tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 4 at Dahlgren.

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NSAB, WRNMMC Frock Sailors to Next Rank

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Williams-Church NSAB Public Affairs staff writer and Bernard S. Little WRNMMC Public Affairs staff writer

Dec. 5 was a special day for eight Sailors onboard Naval Support Activity Bethesda. These Sailors representing the culinary specialist, gunner’s mate and masterat-arms ratings were among the most recent class to be ‘frocked’ to third and second class petty officers during a ceremony in the Building 17 atrium.

Making rank in the Navy is proving to become more difficult by the exam cycle, but these individuals kept their heads to the ground and were selected to advance to the next rank.

For some, it was their first time taking the exam to advance and they aced it, but for others this would prove to be their last time being able to take the exam to advance because of reaching high year tenure (HYT). To those individuals who had reached HYT, not advancing would mean being administratively forced out of the Navy.

Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class (GM3) Hyler Statam was fortunate enough to advance to third class on his first attempt taking the exam.

“It means a lot to me making it first time up because I was surprised to see my name on that list,” said Statam. “I don’t regret any decisions I made coming into the Navy.

Now that I have that position, I want to take on more collateral duties. ” Hailing from Pensacola, Fla., Statam explained his approach to the exam was breaking out his ‘gunner’s mate’s bible’ even before the bibliography for the GM3 test was released.

“It still hasn’t really sunk in yet,” said Statam. “To me it looks weird when I look in the mirror and see those ‘crows’ on my collar.”

For Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Richardson, the fate of his career in the Navy was hanging in the balance on this exam since reaching HYT. Self-described as a horrible test taker, but an extremely hard worker, Richardson knew it was’do or die,’ but didn’t crack under the pressure.

“I’ve been a third class for so long, I was ready to become a second class petty officer,” said Richardson. “It makes me feel really good about myself. I believe some people can get frocked too early, and those people can lose their careers. You can be given that position of authority but you may not be ready for it. For me, the things that I wanted to fight for, I am in a position where I can pull on that rope. I may not win, but I have that pull now.”

From the small town of Anderson County, Tenn., growing up, Richardson always had an itch to be in the armed service as an adult.

“I grew up in a time of good cartoons, the early 90s,” said Richardson. “We had G.I. Joe, Popeye, you know, some cartoons that showed aspects of the military. Seeing that, ever since I was a kid, I always wanted to be in the service, I thought I would end up in the Army because I came from a landlocked town. But, I can honestly say I am living my dream.”

To reach that next rank, the Navy’s core values and a heavy dose of motivation was the common thread among the ‘frockees.’

“My goal is to make senior chief,” said Richardson. “At my last command, I helped with a retirement ceremony and the senior chief retiring wanted the senior chief anchor on his cake. We didn’t have a picture of the anchor and had only 12 hours to complete the cake. So, I bought the cap anchor piece from the uniform shop and took it to the cake shop where they were able to pull it off. I went to give the senior chief that anchor piece and told him ‘this saved the day.’ He told me to keep it because ‘I was going to be wearing that one day.’ I keep that anchor piece in my truck. That is my motivation. When I feel like I am about to fail I look at that anchor. I pulled it off when people said it couldn’t be done.”

Naval Support Activity Bethesda was not the only command which had Sailors reach the next rank. The base’s largest tenant command Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, frocked nearly 90 Sailors before a standing-room-only crowd in Memorial Auditorium on Dec. 4.

“This is a big day for the Sailors who will walk across the stage, and it’s a big day for their families,” said Brig.

Gen. Jeffrey B. Clark, WRNMMC director. “This is a family affair, [and] what we do is a family affair. Said another way, there is no greater patriot than the family of an American service member,” he added.

Nearly 90 Sailors at Walter Reed Bethesda are frocked during a ceremony Dec. 4 at the medical center.

“It is good for us to gather, and today we gather for the frocking ceremony of [our] Sailors,” the general continued.

“Promotion is recognition of potential to serve in the next rank,” Clark said. The general stated he spoke with those Sailors frocked before the ceremony, and explained his and WRNMMC Command Master Chief Tyrone Willis’ expectations of them.

“Each will lead. Each will be a role model of our core values. Each will take care of those they are privileged to lead.

And each will keep those we are privileged to serve — our patients — at the center of all that we do. Command Master Chief Willis and I expect and will have nothing less.”

Eighty-six Sailors were frocked to first, second and third class petty officers in their rates during the ceremony. In addition to being proficient in their jobs and hard work, key to their promotions was successfully studying for their advancement exams. Those newly-promoted Sailors explained they understand the significance of their achievement and new responsibilities.

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Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Williams-Church

Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Jasmin CastroRoach gets her new collar devices pinned on her by her daughter Brooklyn, 3, during the Naval Support Activity Bethesda frocking ceremony Dec. 5 in the Building 17 atrium.

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Continued from 1 After the carolers sung its final Christmas melody, the crowd which filled the street, walked toward Leutze Park where the formal tree lighting ceremony took place. After singing one last song, “Jingle Bells”, as the Navy Band play along, the crowd assisted the daughter of Argentine naval attaché turn on the lights with a count down.

“It’s really special to me because the [naval attachés] come from countries all over the world,” said Rich. “They don’t all have the same traditions as we do but they get the camaraderie and the friendship and the

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family piece of it, so across the board they all love it.”

Participants also used the event as an avenue to give back to those in need. Every year all attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped gift in support of Toys for Tots.

“It’s really neat that Naval District Washington combined it with Toys for Tots,” said Klein. “Everybody was encouraged to bring toys to donate, so they combined camaraderie with the holidays with gift giving and that’s kind of what it’s all about.”

The Christmas tree will remain a permanent fixture at the WNY throughout the holiday season.

For more information about holiday activities within NDW visit http://www.facebook.com/NavDistWash.

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Naval District Washington employees and their family members participate in the annual Tree Lighting ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard. During the ceremony more than 200 participants sang Christmas Coral to Washington Navy Yard residents, watched the lighting a 34-foot tree and donated to Toys for Tots.

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Naval District Washington employees and their family members participate in the annual Tree Lighting ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard. During the ceremony more than 200 participants sang Christmas Coral to Washington Navy Yard residents, watched the lighting a 34-foot tree and donated to Toys for Tots.

“Words cannot describe the feelings I have about being promoted,” said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (HM1) Annie A. Martin. “I am truly happy and humbled for being promoted to petty officer first class. My reasons for these feelings are because if it wasn’t for my faith in God and the help of my shipmates, I would not be the person and leader I am today.”

The new first class petty officer added, “My responsibilities now that I have been promoted continue to be taking care of my Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen while supporting the command mission, vision and guiding principles, but also not forgetting to take

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“I can’t think of a better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with Christmas carols,” Feinberg said. She then invited all the youth up to the podium and surrounding area with her to help light the tree. Then the choir led everyone in the singing of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

Feinberg closed her remarks by stating that she has enjoyed getting to know the community over her five months in command here.

“I’ve enjoyed sharing in the great events we offer for our residents and employees, this being just one of them,” Feinberg said of her first tree lighting ceremony. “We hope to make 2015 even better than this year. Thank you for making me feel so special and welcomed and for making this event so awesome.”

To close out the ceremony, she asked attendees to let everyone know how much Christmas spirit they have by ringing their jingle bells in advance of the choir singing “We Wish you a Merry Christmas.”

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care of myself and my daughter while upholding the Navy core values.”

Information Systems Technician Second Class (IT2) Daniel L. Warshaw shared similar sentiments about his promotion.

“I feel grateful to be selected for the rank of IT2; it brings the culmination of hard work full circle, and I can recognize that the way I conduct myself is keeping with what the Navy is looking for in future leaders,” Warshaw said. “I have worked hard taking on a lot of responsibilities, dedicating numerous off-duty hours, and now it all has paid off,” he added.

“My new responsibilities as a second class petty officer are to set the example for and lead those under me to be the best they can be led, and the best I am able to lead them,” Warshaw said.

After the singing commenced, Santa made his way to the traffic circle at Caffee and Sampson Roads, much to the delight of children and adults alike.

After the tree-lighting, the crowd walked a short ways to MWR’s Winter Wonderland festivities. The Parade Field came to life as Samantha Roberts, 2014 King George Fall Festival Queen, opened up the iceless skating rink with the first skate of the night. Santa took pictures with all of the children and took note of their Christmas wish lists. The USO held its annual Fish for Gifts event for Military families. Some children took part in games as other followed the lighted path to the Youth Activities Center for holiday crafts. Despite the wintery weather, all participants enjoyed the skating fun accompanied by hot chocolate and cookies!

One evening later, over 60 attendees at NSF Indian Head participated in a tree-lighting ceremony. Command staff from NSASP thanked MWR staff for all of their hard work organizing the event. Once again, Santa delighted children and posed for photos.

Indian Head’s own Winter Wonderland is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the gym.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to pick up 110,000 wreaths that were laid on Wreath Across America Day in December at Arlington Cemetery. Saturday, January 24, 2015, volunteers will meet at the parking lot on Joint Base Fort Myer, Henderson Hall near Spates Community Center (214 McNair Rd, Ft. Myer, VA). All volunteers should bring gloves and a long stick such as a broom handle to carry the wreaths. If you are interested in being a team leader send an email to Olivia.hunter@navy.mil no later than January 20, 2015 with the subject title “Team Leader”. All other volunteers can pre-register at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/about/community_services/ community_service_sign_up_form.html. For more information call 202-433-6854.

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