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The Waterline

March 22, 2012

Vol. XXIX No. 12

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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield is underway Benjamin Christensen, Waterline staff writer One might notice that it isn't business as usual, but that's the point. Naval District Washington (NDW) is in the middle of Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield (SC/CS) 2012 this week.

While Sailors work to keep the world safe, that responsibility begins with keeping things safe here at home, and at home bases, which is what SC/CS is all about. As part of the Navy's annual training regimen, Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield is currently taking place at installations throughout the continental United States. SC/CS has been run each year since 1999.

Although most of the "action" is taking place today and tomorrow with regards to the exercise, and evaluation will continue long after the operation is over, some goals have already been achieved.

"We've met one of the goals of going on

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Kiona Miller

Naval Support Activity (NSA) Washington's Emergency Manager Jeff Wilson and NSA Washington's Operations Officer Scott Stewart assess the installation's operating procedures during an exercise inside of the Emergency Operations Center located at the Washington Navy Yard. time, which is hugely important to stick to the timetable," said Tim Stoessel, with

NDW Training and Readiness (N7). "We started at [8 a.m. on Monday] at [Naval Air

Station] Patuxent River with a surveillance exercise."

Another goal was to identify all Mission Essential Personnel (MEPs), something that had not been accomplished during previous exercises, and led to extremely long back-ups at Entry Control Points (ECPs). By coordinating with the various commands on base, N7 was able to identify people who are essential, allowing those who are not to telecommute or otherwise work off-site, reducing the strain on ECPs. About 3-7 percent of personnel that work on the various NDW installations are considered MEPs. "Identifying the MEPs by working with the individual tenants was extremely manpower intensive, but it was a huge success, and well worth it," said Stoessel.

Any exercise of this magnitude requires a tremendous amount of planning which takes place long before the exercise com-

See SC/CS, Page 9

Navy commemorates DC Mayor declares April Bicentennial of War of 1812 "Military Child Month"

By MC2 Gina Morrissette, NHHC Public Affairs

By Naval District Washington Public Affairs Washington D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray signed a proclamation on March 14, declaring April 2012 as Military Child Month, the first such declaration to be made in the District.

The proclamation declares that military children "are a source of pride and honor‌" and "are just as brave and worthy of admiration as their parents," while requesting that D.C. residents join Gray "in recognizing our military children and encourage sup-

See Child, Page 4

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and the Librarian of Congress Dr. James H. Billington were joined by director of Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Rear Adm. (ret) Jay A. DeLoach in announcing the official kick-off of the Navy's three-year commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, during a ceremony held at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C., March 13.

"The War of 1812 that we celebrate is in many ways overlooked and leastremembered in our nation's history and yet it had a lasting impact on our nation and on the world," said Mabus.

See 1812, Page 10

US Navy photo by MC2 Gina K. Morrissette

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, and the director of Naval History and Heritage Command, Rear Adm. (ret) Jay A. DeLoach announced the official kick off of the Navy's three-year commemoration of the War of 1812 during a ceremony held at the library of congress.

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USS Germantown participates in Reunion of Honor Ceremony

By MC1 Johnie Hickmon, Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11 Public Affairs IWO TO, Japan (NNS) -- Thirty two Sailors from the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), along with elements of the III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) attended the Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima, Mar. 14.

The ceremony commemorated the 67th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Almost 28,600 American Marines and Japanese soldiers lost their lives defending the 8square mile island, which saw some of the fiercest fighting of World War II. On this day, veterans, their family members and dignitaries from both sides came together to honor the men who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their countries.

Before the start of the ceremony, Sailors had the opportunity to walk around the

beach the Marines stormed almost 70 years ago. They had the chance to view remnants that have stood the test of time, such as an old bunker and various ships that lined the shore. They also spoke with several veterans of that long ago battle and heard first hand about their experiences.

During the ceremony, various speakers discussed the war and how both nations have become close allies over the years. The speakers also pointed out how each side remembers the brave men who sacrificed their lives for their respective countries.

"The battle of Iwo Jima was a fierce battle, rarely seen in the history of war," said Yasunori Nishi, president of the Japanese Iwo Jima Association. "Here, I would like to pray for the repose of the souls of the heroes of Japan and the United States and to offer consolation to their families, whose deep sorrow will never disappear."

Ichiro Aisawa, a member of the House of Representatives of Japan and president of

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Johnie Hickmon

Retired Marine Lt. Gen. Lawrence Snowden bows in respect after laying a wreath in honor of the men who died during the battle of Iwo Jima. Snowden was a Marine company commander during the battle. Sailors assigned to the USS Germantown (LSD 42) and elements of the III Marine Expeditionary Force participated in the Reunion of Honor Ceremony commemoSee Germantown, Page 8 rating the 67th anniversary of the battle of Iwo Jima.

Around the Yard What do you think of the proclamation declaring April 'Military Child Month'?

"It's a good thing; obviously soldiers make sacrifices, but there are sacrifices at home too."

— Paul Fritz, Naval Facilities Engineering Command

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This Week in Naval History March 22

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1942 - ADM King becomes both Chief of Naval Operations and Commander, U.S. Fleet 1943 - Battle of Komandorski Islands, prevents Japanese reinforcements from reaching Attu 1966 - Operation Jackstay in Navy's first amphibious assault in Vietnam's inland waters 1968 - Operation Bold Dragon III began in Mekong Delta

1820 - Commodore Stephen Decatur dies after duel with Capt. James Barron 1915 - "Naval Aviator" replaces former "Navy Air Pilot" for officers qualified as aviators 1929 - Navy ships protect Americans and their property during Mexican revolution 1946 - USS Missouri departs U.S. to return body of deceased Turkish ambassador to the U.S. back to Turkey for burial. Missouri arrived in Istanbul on 5 April

1815 - USS Hornet captures HMS Penguin in battle lasting 22 minutes 1882 - SECNAV Hunt issues General Order No. 292 creating Office of Naval Intelligence 1917 - Launching of USS New Mexico, first dreadnought with turboelectric drive 1945 - Carriers begin pre-assault strikes on Okinawa, kamikaze attacks follow 1958 - First launching of simulated Polaris missile from submerged tactical launcher facility off CA 1965 - LCDR John W. Young, USN, Pilot of Gemini 3 completed 3 orbits in 4 hours., 53 minutes at an altitude of 224 km. Recovery was by helicopters from USS Intrepid (CVS-11)

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1903 - George Dewey commissioned Admiral of the Navy with the date of rank, 2 March 1899. He was the only person to hold this rank

March 27 1794 - Congress authorizes construction of 6 frigates, including Constitution 1799 - USS Constitution recaptures American sloop Neutrality from France 1880 - USS Constellation departs New York with food for famine victims in Ireland Photo courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Intrepid (CVS-11) pulls up alongside the Gemini 3 spacecraft during recovery operations following the successful Gemini-Titan 3 flight. Navy swimmers stand on the spacecraft's flotation collar waiting to hook a hoist line to the Gemini 3, on 23 March 1965. Astronauts Virgil Grissom and John Young made history's first controlled re-entry into the earth's atmosphere.

March 25

1813 - USS Essex takes Neryeda, first capture by U.S. Navy in Pacific

1898 - Assist. SECNAV Theodore Roosevelt proposes Navy investigate military application of Samuel Langley's flying machine, beginning naval aviation

March 28 1800 - Essex becomes first U.S. Navy vessel to pass Cape of Good Hope 1814 - HMS Phoebe and Cherub capture USS Essex off Valparaiso, Chile. Before capture, Essex had captured 24 British prizes during the War of 1812 1848 - USS Supply reaches the Bay of Acre, anchoring under Mount Carmel near the village of Haifa, during expedition to explore the Dead Sea and the River Jordan

Navy Partner Canines for Vets in National spotlight

By MC1 (AW) LaTunya Howard, Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- A Navy partnership that teams Sailors with rescued dogs is one of 20 finalists in a national community support challenge sponsored by first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden.

The South Carolina-based program Canines for Vets and partner Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston (NCBC) are among the top finalists in the Joining Forces Community Challenge. The challenge is an initiative launched by Obama and Biden to recognize organizations, communities, and citizens who serve to improve the lives of military families and veterans.

NCBC partnered with Carolina Canines' Canines for Vets in 2008 to teach military prisoners how to train rescue dogs from local shelters as service-dogs to assist wounded and disabled veterans in their recovery.

"We look forward to expanding the number of dogs and prisoners allowed to participate in this program because of the national attention being received from this award nomination," said Cmdr. Patrick Boyle, executive officer, NCBC. "It is a vital mission of Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston to release our prisoners back to the military or civilian society as productive citizens."

According to Boyle, partnering prisoners with dogs that will eventually serve wounded and disabled vets has a positive impact on rehabilitating prisoners in his facility. NCBC uses a Department of Labor certified dog-handling program to train service dogs. Canines for Vets then matches

U.S. Air Force photo by James M. Bowman

Right: Marine Sgt. Brian Jarrell pets his dog "Jada" after officially being presented with her as part of the Service Dog Program, at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station. Jarrell was the first wounded veteran to be placed with a prisoner trained service dog through the Service Dog Program, which works in partnership with Carolina Canines for Service. The Carolina Canines for Service is a non-profit health and human services organization that trains service dogs for people with disabilities. Jarrell is assigned to the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. the trained service dog to eligible wounded and disabled veterans to improve their quality of life.

"The service-dog provides social support to the vet by acting as a bridge to conversation and acceptance," said Rick Hairston, Canines for Vets co-founder. "When a service-dog accompanies a wounded veteran, the focus is on the dog, not the disability."

The Joining Forces Community Challenge started in July 2011. Of the hundreds of submissions received, all captured innovative ways Americans have stepped up to show gratitude and support for military families, according to the site www.joiningforces.challenge.gov. The 20 finalists are profiled on the site and the public is encouraged to vote for their favorite submis-

See Canines, Page 5

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NSA Washington-JBAB Fleet Family and Fun 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.

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 ).

Volunteer Program Opportunities are available as an administrative assistant, counseling mediator, transition assistant, Information & Referral assistant, data entry/word processor and a retired activities volunteer.

DEPLOYMENT READINESS/ FAMILY SERVICES 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.

MWR Happenings Karaoke nights

NSA Washington's MWR team will host free karaoke nights at the Mordecai Booth's Public House located on the Washington Navy Yard every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month between the hours of 4-9 p.m. DJ Scott will be on-site to offer the latest songs for you and your friends to sing. Next date is April 5.

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus Tickets

Don’t miss Fully Charged SM, the allnew surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® where megawatts of thrills explode off of the arena floor with breathtaking daredevilry, superhuman stunts and neverbefore-seen performances that energize Children of All Ages!

Patriot Center Performances – April 7th @ 11:30am, 3:30pm & 7:30pm; April 8th @ 1:00pm; April 14th @ 11:30am, 3:30pm & 7:30pm; April 15th @ 1:00pm

Washington Nationals Individual Game Tickets

Catch all the excitement of Nationals baseball in 2012! We are now taking ticket orders at the Ticket Office in the Town Center, Building 22. Opening Day Game Tickets are limited so please don’t wait because they will sell out fast! The ticket sales do not include the Washington Nationals vs.

New York Yankees series June 15th-17th.

Limited tickets will be available please stay tuned for more information about this series. Please stop by the Ticket Office to order or grab a price list!

Richmond International Speedway – Military Appreciation Program

As a thank you for all that you do, Richmond International Speedway is proud to extend two special offers for the Spring NASCAR weekend, April 2728, 2012! Please visit www.rir.com/ salute and choose “Washington Naval Yard” to find out more information and order tickets!

FFR/MWR Phone numbers Child Development Programs

Child Development Center 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 767-2890 Child Development Center 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 404-8071 Child Development Center 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-0771 Child Development Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-3223 or (202) 404-1454 Regional Child Placement Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-3055 or (877) 269-9322 Regional Child & Youth School Liaison Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-0942

Family Housing

JBAB Housing Office 1, Bldg 414 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-0346 JBAB Housing Office 2, Bldg 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 404-6828

Fitness Centers & Information, Tickets, and Tours (ITT)

JBAB Fitness Center 1, Bldg 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 767-5895 JBAB Fitness Center 2, Bldg 419 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-2962 Washington Navy Yard, bldg. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-2484/2829

Military and Family Support Center

JBAB MFSC Bldg 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-6151 JBAB MFSC Bldg 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 767-0450

Liberty Program (E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Service Members)

Liberty Center, bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 685-1802 JBAB Liberty Program Office, Bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-2636 JBAB Liberty Center, Bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 685-1802

Food & Beverage

Catering and Conference Center, WNY Bldg. 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-3041 Mordecai Booth's Public House, WNY Bldg. 101 . . . . . . . . .(202) 678-0514 or (202) 433-3041 Furnari Restaurant, JBAB Bldg. 418 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-2574

Other Important Numbers

WFR Administrative Office, JBAB Bldg. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-7707 WFR Marketing and Special Events Office, JBAB Bldg. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-1371 Gateway Inns and Suites, JBAB Bldg. 602 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 404-7050 MWR Sports Program/Sports Complex Rental, JBAB Bldg. 419 . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 685-0483 Outdoor Recreation, JBAB Bldg. 928 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 767-9136 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-9136/8562

CHILD Continued from 1 port for them and their families."

"In recognizing the sacrifice our military families make to serve our country every day, we must remember the children of those families, who have to endure long separations from parents and multiple moves and schools," said Gray.

"They undergo hardship as surely as their parents do in service to our great country. Therefore, it's appropriate that we should lift up the month of April here in our nation's capital, where so many military families live, to show our especial appreciation to these brave children."

Although there are nearly 9000 military children living in D.C., much focus is spent on their parents' dedication and sacrifices, while children in military families are often overlooked. The so-called "military brats" often make huge sacrifices of their own due to the great demands on their parents.

"Our military families often endure long separations and are required to move multiple times during their active military service," said Jennifer DaileyPerkins, Regional School Liaison Officer for Naval District Washington (NDW). "[It causes] their children to leave behind old friends and familiar schools to make new friends and start a new school."

According to Dailey-Perkins, April has

been selected as a month to honor children from military families since 1986, when Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger requested that members of all the military branches take that time to commend military children for stoically enduring the trials they often face.

"Since then, each April, military installations around the world honor our young heroes with special activities and events specifically for them," said Dailey-Perkins. "These festivities let them know that they are valued and supported."

While this time is being spent to recognize military children for their sacrifices, it is also being used to remind service families there are resources available to them. Each installation in NDW has a School Liaison Officer "who is available to offer assistance to military families who have school-aged children with transition and deployment needs."

"Additionally, our entire NDW Child and Youth Program team stands ready to assist our military children and take pause this month to celebrate their achievements," said Dailey-Perkins.

For additional information and resources for military families with children, visit the Military Health System at http://www.health.mil/Themes/Military_Children.aspx

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Naval History and Heritage Command Seminars

The Naval History and Heritage Command hosts a series seminars for which historians select basic readings that will cover major trends, wars, battles, policies, and technologies across the chronological span of the U.S. Navy's history and facilitate discussion on the readings and their implications. Each one-hour seminar starts at noon in the National Museum of the United States Navy's Museum Education Center, Building 76, Washington Navy Yard.

The topics for each seminar are listed below: April 11 - Professional Reading - A historical work from the Navy Professional Reading program.

May 23 - War of 1812 - What was the strategic value of the U.S. Navy during the War of 1812?

June 20 - Navy Leadership - How did the personalities of its leaders affect the Navy's performance in World War II and the Cold War?

Improve your speaking and leadership skills!

Come to Helmsmen Toastmasters!

Join us Thursdays from 7:30-8:45a.m. at the Pentagon Librar y and Conference Center (PLCC). Toastmasters is an international organization that helps ever yone speak, think, lead and listen better. For more info, contact Carl Sabath at carl.sabath@osd.mil or 703-695-2804 or Elizabeth Femrite at elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil or 571-256-8674.

Remember - Great Helmsmen say "YES!"

Women of the Word Bible St udy “Women of the Word” is a theological group study focusing on women in the Bible, and the contemporary social issues that women face in today’s society. The women’s group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday in Bldg. 101, conference room 132 or 121 at the Washington Navy Yard ( WNY ); please bring a bag lunch.

This Bible study is open to all women military and civilian personnel.

The Bible study is sponsored by the Naval Support Activity Washington (NSAW ) Chaplain’s office. Contact Paula Jackson at Paula.V.Jackson@ navy.mil or (202) 433-9689 for more information.

Inspire by Example Award The Community Service Program is seeking nominations for the Inspire by Example Award. This award recognizes a volunteer who stands out for having a strong sense of responsibility and dedication to her organization or community, displays selflessness, a strong commitment to helping the military family, influences and inspires others to volunteer, and promotes team work among others working for a common purpose.

To be eligible, the individual must be an active duty member, reservist, military retiree, family member, federal government employee, or federal government contract employee. Volunteer services must be performed either in the local civilian community or the military family community and performed as a Naval District Washington initiative. Individual must be associated with a recognized volunteer organization or command that is affiliated with Naval District Washington. Individual must have been participating in volunteer programs or Community Service Program projects from April 1, 2011 to March 1, 2012.

Each organization, command, or supervisor that has participated in any NDW related volunteer project should review the eligibility and criteria for this award to select eligible individuals. Nominations should be submitted no later than April 2 to: Naval District Washington (NDW ) (Attention: Community Service Program Manager) 1343 Dahlgren Avenue SE, Building 1, Room 1012, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-55161 or email to Olivia.hunter@navy.mil. All nominations must be on an Inspire

by Example Award Form which can be secured from NDW Regional Community Service Program via e-mail, at Olivia.hunter@navy.mil. Justification must be in a narrative form not to exceed one page.

Veteran's Helper: Wounded Warrior's weekly source for federal employment assistance

Employer Spotlight: Hero Health Hire In an ongoing effort to highlight organizations which are doing great things to hire veterans, I recently spoke with Michele D. Deverich, Executive Director of Hero Health Hire (H3), an organization founded by Magellan Health Services. 23 major health care employers representing 1208 worksites in all 50 states have come together for the sole purpose of hiring wounded warriors and veterans. Each H3 organizational participant signs a Partner Pledge requiring tangible commitments toward a common end: bringing veteran talent into the healthcare workforce in a variety of roles and locations.

Michele was quick to outline several reasons why H3 was eager to bring in veteran talent.

“We have found that the attributes/personal qualities of the wounded warriors and veterans we’ve hired are truly exceptional in a number of ways – leadership skills, critical thinking, effective decision-making, respect for rules and regulations, active listening, insistence on accuracy, punctuality and meeting timely deadlines, a keen sense of each mission’s priority," she said. "Quite simply, it is good for our businesses.”

The growing initiative has not been without challenges. “(It’s a) learning curve for us all –really understanding the experience of the Wounded Warrior anticipating entry into civilian life. Finding regular sources of candidates… are (also) a continuing issue for us.” Michele mentions organizations such as DOL, the VA, and OPM as resources to bring applicants to her door. None of the obstacles have dampened the enthusiasm of the H3 team, who continue to network to find both new partners and interested veteran jobseekers.

So how would a disabled vet/transitioning service member find out more about the H3 initiative? Michele invites a direct call to her, adding, “My contact information is listed all over the Hero Health Hire website (www.herohealthhire.com ). A lot of individuals looking for positions (especially when transitioning from the service into a potential job they’ve never done before) want to talk with a person rather than submit a resume online. We understand this and want to provide that option.” She adds her office and mobile phone numbers (OFC 410-953-2616, BB: 561-398-1753, email: mdeverich@herohealthhire.com) for complete accessibility to any job seeker who has questions or interests. It’s notable that not all positions offered under the Hero Health Hire initiative are for clinicians; a misconception that may redirect some transitioning service members looking for work. Spouses are also enthusiastically encouraged to apply.

“How could we accept their willingness to go into service, risking their lives to protect us and not have a dedicated, focused edict to help them when they come home into civilian life?“ asks Michele.

Laura Stanek, Human Resource Advisor and Wounded Warrior Program Manager, is dedicated in assisting wounded warriors and disabled veterans from all branches of service with transition to federal civilian employment. Need employment Advice?

Have a success story to share? Email at laura.stanek@med.navy.mil.

CANINES Continued from 3 sion through March 16 to be the People's Choice Winner, which will be announced on March 21.

Five additional winners will be chosen by a panel of judges. Prize winners will be recognized at an event in Washington, D.C. on a date to be announced later on the

Champions of Change website at www.whitehouse.gov/champions. Details about prizes and the winners will be announced in the coming months.

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The New Deal: A Modern History

Thursday, March 22, 2012

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Book review Reviewed by Commander Youssef Aboul-Enein The New Deal: A Modern History by Michael Hiltzik. Published by Free Press, New York. 2011, 473 pages.

With the focus on the economy in the United States and Europe there are many factors to try to understand how the financial architecture of our nation became vulnerable. It begs difficult questions as to the extent of profit-making when it corrodes the entire market system, something seen with a myriad of high risk mortgages, and the insurance designed to cover losses of mass mortgage defaults, known as credit default swaps (CDS), a form of derivative that is highly risky, and bets on an ever increasing housing market.

I am still reading many books to attempt to understand what happened starting in 2008. It is a complexity of deregulation of investment banks, insurers, and the creation of new investment products backed by complex models that in the end are not subject to the realities of behavioral economics. You may wish to read “Too Big to Fail,” by Andrew Ross Sorkin (New York: Viking, 2009), there is also the controversial new book by Ron Suskind “Confidence Men,” (New York: Harper, 2011), and finally there is David Wessel’s “In Fed We Trust,” (New York: Crown Business, 2009) an excellent look into how the Federal Reserve reacted during the 2008 financial crisis.

The subject of this review is a deep look into Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal.

Many American economic policymakers are re-examining the New Deal and the Great Depression to understand the current economic crisis. Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Michael Hiltzik has written a well researched book on the Great Depression and the efforts the Roosevelt administration undertook to mitigate its impact.

The first few chapters contain surprises such as major provisions of the Emergency Banking Act of 1933 were actually crafted by the outgoing Hoover administration. Like today, the Great Depression was made worse by housing values slumping from an average $5,000 to $3,300, with mortgages of that decade being only a few years and not the 15 and 30 years we have today. There would be hearings of Wall Street Executives on Capitol Hill, and aggressive legislation that offered new interpretations of executive power when it comes to regulating the economy.

The book details the origins of such programs as the Works Progress Administration, and the Civilian Conservation Corps; the latter would put millions of unemployed to work on major conservation projects. For many it was the first time they had a full belly, plumbing, and electricity. Army officers were given experi-

ence commanding these civilians through persuasion and not the barking of orders.

Roosevelt would be faced with the rise of dictatorial personalities such as Louisiana’s Huey Long and the anti-Semitic Father Coughlin: whenever there are hard economic times the ugly specter of racism raises its ugly head in political discourse. The Public Works Administration employed thousands and built such lasting projects as New York’s Triborough Bridge, the Grand Coulee Dam in Colorado, and airports like New York’s LaGuardia.

The book introduces such New Deal architects as Frances Perkins, the first female cabinet officer and one of only two who would serve in Roosevelt’s twelve years in office. As Secretary of Labor, she was the social conscience of the New Deal. Pages discuss the contributions of Harold Ickes, Bernard Baruch, and many more. Many programs that we take for granted like Social Security, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the decoupling of the dollar from the gold standard came from amidst the Great Depression.

You may be asking why should members of the U.S. Armed Forces care? Aside from our pocketbooks and investments, our national security is directly tied to a strong and thriving economy. Globalization have made America’s fifty states not competing with each other but competing with the world. Currently our Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and the Joint Chiefs of Staff have expressed their deep concerns about further and automatic cuts in defense spending should the bipartisan super committee fail to agree on how to undertake $1.2 trillion in budget cuts.

Editor’s Note: Commander Aboul-Enein teaches part-time at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF) in Washington D.C. He is author of “Militant Islamist Ideology: Understanding the Global Threat,” (Naval Institute Press, 2010) and has a new book “Iraq in Turmoil,” that will be published by Naval Institute Press in 2012.

Lt. Cmdr Josh Frey at at Ghazi Stadium in Kabul, Afghanistan, the Olympic stadium which was previously used by the Taliban in public executions. U.S. forces recently re-opened the stadium with new turf.

Nurturing development of free press through a strategic partnering concept Editor's note: This is the final part of a four-part series. In the March 15 edition of theWaterline Lt.Cmdr.Josh Frey,an NDW AFPAK Hand public affairs officer,wrote on the newfound resurgence of the Afghan media, the variety of media outlets and the ethnic groups they serve, and journalistic credibility in the new forums.

International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and the international community can help nurture the development of a free press through a strategic partnering concept. Each Afghan government ministry has a flag or general officer assigned as a strategic partner for mentoring, information exchange and unity of effort coordination. ISAF Public Affairs, Task Force Shafafiyat, the NATO Senior Civillian's Representative’s (SCR) office and international community could utilize a similar approach with the media. Because the Afghan media environment is so large and growing, it is also young. Just as ISAF mentors government officials, a similar approach could be taken with the media to provide timely and accurate information. This is a standard public affairs function, but needs partners to achieve it.

Afghanistan, because of its complex language and cultural environment, in addition to security presents a challenge to this. However, AFPAK Hands personnel within these organizations can act as pathfinders to open doors into the Afghan media and set up partnerships with public affairs personnel of all ranks. These public affairs personnel would be responsible for maintaining relationships with their designated media outlets, meeting with them regularly and listening to their feedback to improve ISAF and the international community’s communications efforts. It could be a step to gain trust through transparency, the backbone of any democracy. This concept focuses on building a network that could serve to protect vulnerabilities within the media environment to forces of instability, such as terrorist and insurgent groups. If a repressive regime attempts to take hold, there is less of a chance of them being able to control the media.

“In the past, governments could control much of the information flow and therefore keep a tight rein on political change,” writes Seib. “That is no longer the case.

Governments can jail some bloggers and knock some satellite stations off the air, but the flood of information, and the intellectual freedom it fosters, is relentless.”

The Afghanistan effect is still in its infancy. Soon the country will be connected to a fiber optic ring connecting every province with 3G internet. Afghanistan’s media growth has already entered its next chapter with the emergence of social media. Efforts such as those taken by the Afghan government to sensor Indian soap operas will simply not be able to keep up with the freedom and speed of the internet. Coupled with conventional media, the internet and social media can thus empower young Afghan voices, which are now over 50% of the population, capable of defending their country from extremism with ‘an Afghan Spring.’

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Ribbon cutting in honor of "Captains of the USS Constitution" interactive display

US Navy photo by MC2 Gina K. Morrissette

Dr. Jack London, Chairman of the Board of CACI International Inc. and descendent of Capt. Samuel Nicholson, first commanding officer of the USS Constitution, cuts the ribbon in honor of the new "Captains of the USS Constitution" interactive display at the National Museum of the United States Navy. The updatable interactive display allows visitors to explore our Navy's history in a dynamic way. The touch screen panel hosts a quiz, a timeline and a list of the Sailors who commanded "Old Ironsides." A collaborative effort between the National Museum and USS Constitution Museum, this interactive display will be presented in both museums and also online.

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Ceremonial Guard in New York City for St. Paddy's Day!

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Commanding Officer Cmdr. Nathan Strandquist leads the ceremonial guard along Fifth Avenue during the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

U.S. Navy photos by MC2 Kiona Miller

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard stand in formation during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City, March 17. This is the second year the ceremonial guard was invited to participate in the parade.

GERMANTOWN Continued from 2 the Parliamentary League for Iwo Jima, said since that time, both nations have enjoyed a successful relationship with each other.

"The world today is faced with new threats," he said. "Japan and the U.S. are now working hand in hand to achieve international peace and stability. I believe such cooperation consoles the souls of soldiers from both countries who fought and died on this island. We should never forget that the peace and prosperity we enjoy today is built on the sacrifice of these soldiers."

Kurt Tong, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy, Tokyo, thanked the

surviving warriors of Iwo Jima for the sacrifices they made for their country, reminding everyone of the purpose of the ceremony.

"We gather here today to pay our respects to the young American and Japanese who made the ultimate sacrifice for their countries, on this very ground on which we stand, exactly 67 years ago," he said. "We are proud to also honor the veterans of this battle who are here with us today, as well as veterans' family members, and all who have borne the burden of the memories of this battle over the years that have passed, and those who have felt the memories and echoes of the sacrifices of war. To you all, we owe a great debt for our ability to stand here together today."

After the ceremony, Sailors and Marines

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard perform the “Cube of Carnage” with Fox News Meteorologist Rick Reichmuth during a live taping of the morning show "Fox and Friends", to highlight the guard’s participation in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City, March 17.

once again mingled with the veterans and listened to them reminisce about their experiences on the island. For those in attendance, the experience of visiting the island and talking with the veterans who personally witnessed and participated in the battle was a humbling event.

"I think this ceremony was really wonderful," said Information Technician 3rd Class Valerie Hadley. "It was humbling to be here where so many people died defending their respective countries."

Hadley said she especially enjoyed talking to the veterans and getting a real understanding of what they experienced during the battle.

"There was one veteran who told me a story about how he went into one of the caves and found maps with all the enemy's

positions," she said. "It was amazing how many things were still fresh in his mind after so many years. I'm very glad I had the chance to experience this today."

Germantown, commanded by Cmdr.

Carol McKenzie, was commissioned Feb. 8, 1986, and is capable of carrying more than 721 Sailors and Marines. Germantown recently completed CG12, along with USS Tortuga (LSD 46), and reports to Commander, Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet, Rear Adm. J. Scott Jones, who is headquartered in Okinawa, Japan.

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For more news from Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, visit www.navy.mil/local/cpr11/.

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Carl Vinson marks 30 years of service

By MC2 (SW) Byron Linder, USS Carl Vinson Public Affairs USS CARL VINSON, At Sea (NNS) -Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) celebrated the carrier's 30th year of service March 13.

Navy veterans who commissioned the ship joined them from afar as they recalled their service aboard Vinson.

Commissioned March 13, 1982 in Newport News, Va. with Capt. Richard L. Martin as her first commanding officer, the Navy's third Nimitz-class carrier has completed 11 deployments spanning the world's oceans.

"We were named after an American patriot who knew the value of a strong Navy," said Vinson's Commanding Officer Capt.

Kent D. Whalen. "Vinson's vision was a Navy that would protect our nation, keep the sea lanes safe for commerce, and sustain the capability to take the fight to any enemy, anywhere in the world."

"When you look at the amount of time Carl Vinson has spent at sea over the last thirty years, it's a tribute to the dedication of every Sailor who's served aboard her.

Prolonged success for a ship always equals one thing - and that's exceptional maintenance practices," said Vinson's Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Jeffrey Pickering.

"It's something we focus on in 2012 and it's obvious that it was just as important to the Sailors who sailed Vinson for three decades before us."

Vinson Plankowner Boiler Technician 3rd Class Michael Dorgan reported to Carl Vinson in 1981 as part of the pre-commissioning unit (PCU). He said via email that there are multiple moments throughout his tour aboard CVN 70 that stay with him to this day.

"It's a collection of memories of the people I served with as well as the ports of call," he said. "My years of service aboard the Vinson are very special to me, and I will always cherish them."

Mess Specialist 3rd Class Pierre Wheaton, also part of the PCU and a plankowner, shared his fondest memories.

"Watching the ship being brought to life on commissioning day, seeing the ship for the first time at Newport News, and knowing I would be forever affiliated with the greatest carrier in the fleet," are moments he still holds dear, he said in an email exchange.

Carl Vinson was the first modern aircraft carrier to conduct operations in the Bering Sea in 1986. In 1990, the ship earned the first of what would be six Battle

U.S. Navy illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Megan L. Catellier

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway on a western Pacific deployment.

Efficiency (Battle "E") awards.

The Discovery Channel boarded Carl Vinson in 1995 to film a documentary titled "Carrier: Fortress at Sea", chronicling the carrier's six-month deployment to and from the Persian Gulf. In 1996 and 1998, Vinson Sailors earned the ship its second and third Battle "E" awards.

Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Casey Hall, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 from 1997 to 2000, recalled an instance where he relied on his Shipmates after falling overboard during Vinson's 1999 operations in the Arabian Sea. What sticks with him more than a decade later is "the way the medical staff worked on me after I was brought back on board," he wrote in an e-mail.

Coming together for one purpose and mission is something Vinson has become well known for. On Oct. 7, 2001, Vinson launched America's first air strikes in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, launching more than 4,000 combat sorties.

Vinson was recognized with a fourth Battle "E" award for her work that year.

Plankowner Aerographer's Mate 2nd Class (AW) James O'Brien said he felt nothing but pride when he heard of Vinson's involvement in the war on terror.

In 2004, Carl Vinson earned a fifth Battle "E" for her successes in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The ship was the

SC/CS Continued from 1 mences. According to Kelly Kurisko with Fleet and Family Readiness (N9), "tabletop" practice played a big part of this planning. Quite literally, during a tabletop exercise, also known as a TTX, all of the relevant leaders sit around a table and plan out what they and their staff's individual responsibilities would be in the case of specific contingencies.

There are a variety of objectives for SC/CS, all related to security and safety, no matter the source of potential threats or hostility. One of these objectives includes evaluating a naval support facility's ability to process person-

third carrier to undergo a refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) in 2005. When the ship returned to the fleet in 2010, her Sailors remembered what her first commanding officer said to them during their RCOH. "It's the crew's job," Martin said during Vinson's stepping-the-mast ceremony in 2007, "to bring the ship out of the yards with the same kind of spirit that has been with it forever."

Immediately following her RCOH the ship changed homeports from Bremerton, Wash. to San Diego. When she began her transit from Virginia to California intending to go around the Horn of South America, a devastating earthquake struck Haiti.

Vinson changed course just hours after getting underway to provide humanitarian assistance to the island nation as part of Operation Unified Response.

From the flight deck, Vinson provided medical supplies, food, and fresh water to the victims.

Vinson Sailors departed on her first combat deployment since RCOH November 2010 to the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR, returning June 2011. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2011, Carl Vinson hosted the inaugural Quicken Loans Carrier Classic NCAA basketball game on the ship's flight deck between the Michigan State Spartans and the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Carl Vinson Sailors departed San Diego for her current deployment 19 days later.

nel and vehicles onto an installation and their ability to take immediate action when unauthorized access is attempted.

On Tuesday at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, a security checkpoint was challenged by a protest group gathering outside, along with at least one protestor attempting to gain access using a forged I.D. Sentries at the ECP were tasked to identify the false credential and successfully deny entry.

Another drill took place yesterday at Naval Support Activity Annapolis. In that scenario, the group of protestors present had penetrated the ECP and placed a backpack containing mock explosive material near one of the barriers. It was up to the Sailors and security personnel to secure the area surrounding the suspicious package and to

Vinson was awarded her sixth Battle "E" in February 2012 for her performance the previous deployment.

"You have done us plankowners proud.

You've picked up the torch we passed back in the '80s and ran with it in ways I would have never believed," Wheaton said. "Remember to stay modest and humble, and keep working hard to maintain the Vinson's good name. You're part of the best carrier in the best Navy in the world."

Vinson Sailors acknowledged the importance of maintaining the legacy they carry on.

"It is a testament to our naval superiority that with teamwork and a lot of maintenance, this ship is ready for anything," said Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class (AW) Logan Judd, assigned to Air Department's V-1 Division.

"I'm proud of everything this ship has been through and achieved. It has definitely had a name in the past and has carried that name with honor throughout the years," added Seaman Jessica Hamilton of Deck Department's 3rd Division, temporarily assigned to Supply Department's S-2 Division.

For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy.

For more news from USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), visit www.navy.mil/local/ cvn70/.

alert command authorities.

The Force Protection Condition (FPCON) will rise to CHARLIE at some point during this week, which applies "when an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist action or targeting against personnel or facilities is likely." With the rise in FPCON, all persons accessing NDW installations should provide for extra time due to the necessary increases in security procedures at checkpoints, as well as expect closures of certain base services.

Although the full impact of Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield will not truly be realized until the following weeks with evaluation and retrospection, it is clear that so far it is shaping up to be a useful and productive exercise.

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President Proclaims Military Moves ‘National Day of Honor’ Did You Know?

By American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – On the ninth anniversary of U.S. forces moving into Iraq, President Barack Obama has proclaimed Monday, March 19 to be “A National Day of Honor.”

Here is the text of the president’s proclamation: Nine years ago, members of the United States Armed Forces crossed the sands of

the Iraq-Kuwait border and began one of the most challenging missions our military has ever known. They left the comforts of home and family, volunteering in service to a cause greater than themselves. They braved insurgency and sectarian strife, knowing too well the danger of combat and the cost of conflict. Yet, through the dust and din and the fog of war, they never lost

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If the location you are moving to is an administratively weight restricted area, you have the option of storing the remainder of your HHG in long term storage called NTS (Non-Temporary Storage), or you may ship your HHG to a designated location within the Continental U.S. (CONUS) for the duration of your overseas tour. Please contact or visit your nearest Personal Property Processing Office or Transportation Management Office at your location for assistance; or you can contact our office at the following website for assistance and guidance: http://www.belvoir.army.mil/jppsowa

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nation and on the world," said Mabus. "It gave us the StarSpangled Banner. It gave us numerous heroes, Andrew Jackson, Oliver Hazard Perry, Dolly Madison and James Lawrence whose last command 'Don't give up the ship!' has guided the United States Navy and the United States since that day."

Beginning in April and continuing through 2015, the U.S. Navy, The U.S. Marine Corps, and the U.S. Coast Guard will commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of "The Star Spangled Banner" with a series of public events in 16 cities across the nation, including New Orleans, New York, Baltimore, Norfolk, Boston, Milwaukee, Chicago, Detroit, Toledo, Buffalo, and Cleveland.

New Orleans was chosen as the host city for the opening events marking the 200th anniversary of what has been referred to as "America's Second War of Independence." The three-year commemoration will also end in New Orleans where the last battle of the war was fought.

The Navy has partnered with Canada, the United Kingdom, the International Council of Air Shows, the Navy League, the Naval Historical Foundation, and Operation Sail (OpSail) to create events around the country including Navy ship and tall ship port visits, Blue Angels air shows, international athletic competitions, conferences, seminars, teaching events, and observances in many of the venues that were crucial to the outcome of the conflict.

"In 1800, we had only 17 sea-worthy vessels and 5,000 men carrying 1,447 guns, and our Navy was expected to patrol 2000 coastal miles," said Billington. "In comparison, the Royal Navy had 1,048 ships, 27,800 guns, and 150,500 men.

As a result, the American Navy began to take its place among the great navies of the world."

The commemoration recalls the re-emergence of the U.S. Navy in 1812, when Sailors and the Navy proved that keeping the sea free was essential to protecting the nation's economy, way of life and independence. Two hundred years later, the U.S. Navy continues those missions and serves as "A Global Force for Good," protecting the free flow of international commerce, enforcing trade laws and ensuring freedom of the seas.

"The War of 1812 was fought primarily over the idea of freedom of the seas. That is exactly what the United States Navy does today," Mabus said. "For 236 years, the Navy has gone from sail, to steam, to nuclear. From the USS Constitution to the USS Carl Vinson, our maritime warriors have upheld a proud heritage, protected our nation, projected our power, and protected our freedom of the seas. Not just for ourselves, but for all nations who travel the oceans of the world."

Celebrations in 2013 will commemorate the Battles of Lake Erie and Lake Champlain. In 2014 events will center around the bicentennial of the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner," and in 2015 recognition will be given to the bicentennial of the Battle of New Orleans. Local civic committees in each city are organizing the events in which the Navy will participate.

For more information about the Navy's Bicentennial Commemoration activities, visit www.ourflagwasstill there.org.

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New Education Center offers programs for all service members

By MC2 John K. Hamilton NSAB Public Affairs The Navy College Office (NCO) Education Center on March 8, held a grand opening for their new offices located in Building 17 at Naval Support Activity Bethesda, where counselors are available for all service members.

"The new building is absolutely state of the art and just beautiful," said Jonathan Wood, Gulf Coast Regional Director for the Navy College Program. "It is also symbolic for a lot of service members because it houses fitness and education and represents a major transition for wounded, ill and injured service members as they cross the street from the care facilities."

He added, "the education center is now fully functional and fully staffed to support the educational needs of the broader active duty community in Naval District Washington."

The NCO provides voluntary educational opportunities to service member's unique needs, Wood said. "We engage oneon-one with each service member to provide educational counseling that covers personal interests, abilities and readiness.

We also review academic program options that could be a good match for that profile and review and arrange both experiential credit and credit by examination that could combine to reduce the time to degree completion."

He said an Individual Education Plan is developed to give each service member the best probability of meeting their personal and professional goals. "The difference is

HONOR Continued from 10 their resolve. Demonstrating unshakable fortitude and unwavering commitment to duty, our men and women in uniform served tour after tour, fighting block by block to help the Iraqi people seize the chance for a better future. And on December 18, 2011, their mission came to an end.

Today, we honor their success, their service, and their sacrifice. In one of our Nation's longest wars, veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn wrote one of the most extraordinary chapters in American military history. When highways became mine fields and uncertainty waited behind every corner, service members rose to meet the task at hand with unmatched courage and determination.

They learned languages and cultures, taking on new roles as diplomats and development experts to improve the communities where they served. Their strength toppled a tyrant, and their valor helped build opportunity in oppression's place. Across nearly 9 years of conflict, the glory of their service -- as well as the contributions of other members of the U.S. Government and our coalition partners -- always shone through.

The war left wounds not always seen, but forever felt. The burden of distance and the pain of loss weighed heavily on the hearts of millions at home and overseas. Behind every member of our military stood a parent, a spouse, or a son or daughter who proudly served their community and prayed for their loved one's safe return. For wounded warriors, coming home marked the end of one battle and the beginning of another -- to stand, to walk, to recover, and to serve again. And, in war's most profound

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 John K. Hamilton

Jonathan Wood, Gulf Coast Regional Director for the Navy College Program, welcomed members of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) community to the grand opening of the Navy College Office on March 8 in Building 17 at NSAB. now we can do it in more inviting, fully accessible spaces with room for counselors, clients and academic advisors to collaborate. Most importantly, the new facility represents the importance and priority our joint services place on the personal and professional development of our service members."

The NCO also gives assistance in applying for tuition assistance and can be used at on-base, off-base, or online institutions, as long as they are regionally or nationally accredited.

"If a service member wants to go to school, the best place to start is academic cost, there were those who never came home. Separated by time and space but united by their love of country, nearly 4,500 men and women are eternally bound; though we have laid them to rest, they will live on in the soul of our Nation now and forever. To them, to their families, and to all who served, we owe a debt that can never be fully repaid.

When we returned the colors of United States Forces-Iraq and the last of our troops set foot on American soil, we reflected on the extraordinary service and sacrifice of those who answered our country's call.

Their example embodied that fundamental American faith that tells us no mission is too hard, no challenge is too great, and that through tests and through trials, we will always emerge stronger than before. Now, our Nation reaffirms our commitment to serve veterans of Iraq as well as they served us -to uphold the sacred trust we share with all who have worn the uniform. Our future is brighter for their service, and today, we express our gratitude by saying once more: Welcome home.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 19, 2012, as a National Day of Honor. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that commemorate the return of the United States Armed Forces from Iraq.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-sixth.

BARACK OBAMA

advisement here at the education office, said Elizabeth Baker, director Navy College Office. "Sometimes [the process] is as simple as forming a degree plan, or in other cases, we'll help you figure out what you want to do for the rest of your life.

"We can facilitate College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests, that count as college credit, and explore how Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART) credits, which are acquired through military training and ad-

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vancement, can transfer to academic institutions," Baker said. "Some people find they are closer to their educational goals than they think."

She said on base courses are provided by the University of Maryland University College, Central Texas College and Southern Illinois University during the evening.

"We are working on morning classes for shift workers. In addition to our regular schedule of classes, we hold classes in Tranquility Hall to accommodate the Wounded Warrior program, and Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) courses are taught at qualified deploying units."

Baker explained service members can also take courses offered by Montgomery College through the NCO that could transfer to four-year universities in Maryland.

"A lot of people here at the hospital express interest in nursing or physical therapy, and Montgomery College has a lot of pre- or two-year RN programs, that because of their popularity can have a long waiting list," Baker said. "However, you can apply for the programs while taking classes so you can complete the pre-requisites while on the waiting list, and then when your name comes up you can enroll straight into the program."

For more information on the services the Navy College Office at NSAB offer, or to make an appointment with an academic advisor, contact the office at (301) 2952014, or contact Elizabeth Baker at (301) 295-5423.

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National Cemetery Geospatial Technology Are you wary of dairy?

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service ARLINGTON, Va., March 15, 2012 – Arlington National Cemetery began using geospatial technology this week to manage its cemetery operations in a move officials say makes them nearly paperless.

“Probably the biggest thing that the geospatial system does for us is it eliminates the need for paper,” said retired Army Col. Jack Lechner, the cemetery’s administrator, during a public demonstration of the technology today.

“Prior to the use of that system, we had requirements to photocopy schedules and distribute copies of schedules, make manual notations on schedules,” he said.

There are so many people involved with funerals at Arlington National Cemetery -- various [branches of service], chaplains, bands, chapels, buglers – “you could imagine the amount of reproduction we were doing,” Lechner said. Synchronizing this into in a digital format has provided tremendous savings in time, effort and money, he said.

Lechner described the system formerly used to manage cemetery operations that is moving toward becoming fully digital.

“It probably took about three or four people constantly devoted to the process of paper management,” he explained. “Whether it was paper copying, paper production, paper distribution … that process has gone away.

“Those individuals in the workforce are now able to devote themselves to the actual core tasks and services to families that we’re here to [provide],” he added.

Lechner noted while this new innovative system has helped organize cemetery operations, the paper system isn’t obsolete – yet.

“We’re still maintaining the paper copies of the maps that we’ve been using for quite a while,” he said. “After a test period, we’ll see if there’s a need for us to actually continue to maintain the paper copies or if we can go strictly digital.”

Lechner said all signs point to digital as the way to go, and there are many safeguards to protect the technology.

“There are multiple safeguards just like all the other Army systems that you deal with on a day-to-day basis,” he said. “We have the same firewalls and protection, the same [Common Access Card] access codes that are needed to get into things. So the redundancy and the protection is there.”

In addition to the geospatial technology, the cemetery began a first-of-its-kind gravesite accountability process, which examined 259,978 graves front and back, ANC officials said.

“Everything about the cemetery is [related to the] knowledge of who is buried where,” said Army Maj. Nicholas Miller, the cemetery’s chief information officer.

“That’s really a rich data set, a large data set, of people and locations.”

The technology will help ensure accuracy, he said.

Miller, who is responsible for creating the system, explained how the idea for the revamping came about.

“As we looked at how we wanted visitors to come experience the cemetery, we thought they should be able to use their [smartphones] and get walk-in directions to the gravesite and also pull up information about their loved ones,” he said.

The best way to do that is to provide the locationbased information that geospatial technology enables, Miller said.

Cemetery officials’ goal is to “continue to uphold the faith and confidence of the American people by using the best technology to accurately document and conduct the services for their loved ones that we do here,” he said.

The current information system is internal, but a public Web application will be available on www.arlingtoncemetery.mil, in addition to the smartphone app, later this summer.

Honoring veterans and fallen service members “is one of the most humbling missions we have,” Miller said. “[We want to ensure] Arlington continues to be America’s premier military cemetery.”

By 1st Lt. Karla Bell, Dietetic Intern If milk, cheese or ice cream leaves you uncomfortable, you are not alone. There are an estimated 30 to 50 million adults in the U.S. affected by this same problem, known as lactose intolerance, a term closely related to lactose malabsorption.

Lactose is the sugar found in milk, and lactose malabsorption is a gradual reduction in the activity of lactase, the enzyme necessary to digest lactose in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. After eating foods with lactose, a person may experience symptoms of diarrhea, swelling in the stomach, stomach pain, and gas.

According to 2010 Dietary Guidelines, if a person is not consuming at least three servings of milk products per day, the person may need to consider taking a calcium supplement, since foods made with milk are the most common source of calcium.

There are a number of choices of milk products on grocery shelves that can make it difficult to determine which one to buy.

Lactose-free milk is basically regular cow's milk minus the lactose, the natural sugar in milk. It provides all of the same healthful nutrients (protein, calcium and vitamin D), without the sugar that can cause digestive problems. Soymilk is a non-dairy option that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D. There are several ways you can consume three servings of milk products per day. First, you can also gradually re-introduce milk back into your diet by drinking smaller amounts of milk at a time. Next, you can drink low lactose or lactose-free milk products. Include them as a beverage at meals, or use them to prepare oatmeal and hot cereals.Yogurt with live and active cultures may be more tolerable and may help the body digest lactose. You can make a dip for fruits or vegetables, or make fruit smoothies from yogurt, or eat natural cheeses, which generally are low in lactose.

Before you completely give up on milk products, make sure to consult your doctor with your concerns. Excluding all milk products from your diet can lead to other health concerns. Milk and other milk products are important sources of calcium and vitamin D, which are needed for growth and bone health at all ages. A decrease in calcium in your diet can lead to weakened bones and osteoporosis.

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