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The Waterline

February 16, 2012

Vol. XXIX No. 7

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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Out with the Old, In with the New By MC2 Kiona Miller, NDW Public Affairs Naval District Washington's (NDW) Small Arms Training Centers (SATC) are getting a major overhaul. The training enhancements are just in time as NDW prepares for the nationwide Navy exercise Solid Curtain /Citadel Shield 2012. "It is a (training and readiness) policy to have the ranges located on different installations all working in tandem, and to standardize the Small Arms Range requirements," said Master-at-Arms Senior Chief Christopher M. Merz, South Potomac Police Department. "Additionally, it also provides each range the ability to schedule down time for maintenance while the other ranges can take up the slack." The upgrades include new and improved target retrieval systems, which allow Range Safety Officers (RSO) to conduct a more efficient and in-depth training for those in need of a small arms qualification. The system is used to train military and civilian police officers, along with any personnel who are required to carry a firearm as part of their daily responsibility.

"At Patuxent River we have approximately 20 agencies that use the facility," said Gregory Mclane, Range Master for Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River Small Arms Training Center. "Plus when other facilities are down, we all assist in ensuring that personnel who need to maintain their qualifications have a facility and instructors to safely carry out the mission." Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren and NAS Patuxent River are the first to receive the new modifications. Prior to installing the system, NSF Dahlgren trainers went through the cumbersome task of manually setting target distances via an electronic pulley system, which was constantly damaged by stray bullets. The new system eliminates those issues by avoiding the electric component all together and running on a wireless system. "BeforeTargetWorx, the ranges would have downed lanes due to substandard parts or long lay-over of repair. This would reflect directly on the budgeting constraints and reduce U.S. Navy photo MC2 Kiona Miller the capacity of each range," said Merz. "The Sgt. Jay Tu, assigned to Naval Support Facility Carderock, participates in three ranges in the Small Arms Training Cen-

Notable African American Sailors: The Golden Thirteen In January 1944, 16 black enlisted men gathered at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station to begin a crash course that would turn them into the Navy's first African-American officers on active duty. Although compelled politically to take this step, the Navy had chosen its officer-candidates well. All had demonstrated top-notch leadership abilities as enlisted men.The pace was demanding and forced the men to band together so that all could succeed. Their common perception was that they would set back the course of racial progress if they should fail. All passed the course, but only 12 were commissioned as ensigns; a 13th was made a warrant officer.Years later these pioneers became known as "the Golden Thirteen." Only one of them ended up making a career of the Navy, and he opened still more doors to black officers. The other members of the group made their marks in civilian life afterWorldWar II.Their num-

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a small arms qualification at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling's (JBAB) Small Arms Training Center, Feb. 13. JBAB's SATC will receive upgrades to its See New, Page 4 current range system in March 2012.

ROC OPS training course preps NDW's Crisis Management team By Chatney Auger, NDW Public Affairs Naval District Washington (NDW) hosted the Commander, Navy Installation Command (CNIC) Shore Training Center (STC) Region Operations Center (ROC) operations course on Feb. 6 - 10. The critical training prepares ROC watch standers to manage crises like the ones that will be presented in the upcoming Solid Curtain Citadel Shield 2012 antiterrorism force protection exercise. Since STC's inception two and a half years ago, the center has served as the Navy's primary emergency management learning center and exercise hub. The goal of the STC is to standardize, align, and synchronize emergency operations

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U.S. Navy photo by Chatney Auger, NDW Public Affairs

Naval District Washington's Crisis Action Team (CAT) members participate in a simulated emergency scenario during the Commander, Navy Installation Command's (CNIC) Shore Training Center's Region Operations Center (ROC) operations course.

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Military saves week: No better time than now By Paul Grossman, Regional Work and Family Life Coordinator

agement and saving. While visiting the website, take the "Savers Pledge". The "Savers Pledge" does not require a financial obligation on your part, but gives you an opportunity to think about steps you can take and resources available to enhance your personal finances through saving, savvy consumerism, and debt management. Throughout the week, Fleet and Family Support Centers will be offering various presentations and classes, including presentations by the new Consumer Financial Protection Board. Classes will cover developing a spending plan, home buying, saving and investing, car buying, paying for college, retirement planning and a whole lot more! Don't wait! You may say paying down debt and saving money is hard; but there is no better time than now to begin. Beginning small is enough to develop a healthy financial habit. Over time you can eliminate debt, and develop a financial reserve to contend with life events. Saving $10 a week will give you $520 a year in savings. It may not be enough to buy a new car, but it is enough for a couple of tires, if you blow one out, and it will keep you from increasing your debt. Contact your local Fleet and Family Support Center and learn about the many events being offered at your installation. Can't make a class -- don't worry, call for a personal one-on-one consultation with a personal financial counselor. And remember, there are only two ways to become rich: spend less than you make, or earn more than you spend. Happy savings.

On Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, Rear Adm. Patrick J. Lorge signed a proclamation, declaring the week of Feb. 19-26, 2012 as Military Saves Week. This proclamation, and others just like it, launched the Military Saves Campaign across all services. The Military Saves Campaign is a national event aimed at encouraging all service members and their families to build wealth through savings and reduced debt. A sound financial plan includes an adequate reserve of savings for emergencies, a safe debt to income ratio, and an ever growing retirement account. During Military Saves Week, NDW Fleet and Family Support Center personal financial counselors will be working extra hard to help service members, family members, retirees, and civil servants take immediate financial action to build wealth, not debt. Whether you're in your twenties or fifties, single or married, it's never too late to begin working on improving your financial situation. Taking a hard look at your financial situation is the first step. Do you spend every dollar you make; are your savings constantly increasing; or, are you somewhere in between? To establish your new financial plan, or to reevaluate your old one, there are some things you can do first. Visit the "Military Saves" website at www.militarysaves.org and learn about various resources available to you for financial man-

U.S. Navy photo by Jonathan Hale

Around the Yard

President's Day is just around the corner. Which President is your personal favorite?

My favorite president would probably be George Washington. He was one of the founding fathers of this country and he set precedents that we still do today. I've seen a lot of presidents after him refer back and say this is what he has done and they want to keep it like that. Lt. John Olabode, NAVSEA

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Commandant, Naval District Washington Rear Adm. Patrick J. Lorge NDW Public Affairs Officer Edward Zeigler Waterline Staff Photojournalist MC2 Kiona Miller Copy Editor/Page Designer The Gazette/Comprint Military Publications Breton Helsel All stories must be submitted by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication. E-mail stories to: waterline.ndw.fcm@navy.mil or bring/mail to: The Waterline, 1411 Parsons Ave. SE, Suite 205, Washington Navy Yard, 20374.

Obama, because he proved that the racial ceiling can be broken as far as who can be president. For the most part I agree with what he is trying to accomplish in office. Charles Gilliam CNIC, Financial Management Analyst

President Lincoln stands out in my mind because I think he represented what this country was grounded on and that's freedom and equality and I just thought he was a remarkable person for his time. Pamela Levine CNIC, Comptrollers Program Analyst

U.S. Navy photos by MC2 Kiona Miller

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This Week in Naval History February 16

1962 - USS Dixie (AD-14) rescues lone crewman aboard a sailing yawl adrift for four days. 1974 - S-3AViking ASW aircraft (carrier jet) introduced officially, given to VS-41.

1804 - Lieutenant Stephen Decatur, with volunteers from frigate Constitution and schooner Enterprise, enters Tripoli harbor by night in the ketch Intrepid to burn the captured frigate Philadelphia. Decatur's raid succeeds without American losses. England's Lord Nelson calls this "the most daring act of the age." 1815 - USS Constitution captures British Susannah 1967 - Operation River Raider begins in Mekong Delta

February 21

1944 - Marines with support of naval bombardment and carrier aircraft secure Eniwetok atoll 1945 - USS Bismark Sea (CVE-95) struck by a kamikaze off Iwo Jima and sunk in 90 minutes with loss of 318 men. USS Saratoga (CV3) struck by 5 kamikazes but survived with loss of 123. Bismark Sea was last carrier lost in combat during World War II.

February 17

1864 - Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley sinks USS Housatonic 1942 - First Construction Battalion (Seabees) arrive Bora Bora 1944 - Carrier aircraft strike Japanese fleet at Truk, sinking ships and destroying aircraft

February 18

1846 - General order on Port and Starboard 1944 - Amphibious Force under RADM Hill lands troops on Engebi Island, Eniwetok 1955 - 1st of 14 detonations, Operation Teapot nuclear test

February 19

1814 - USS Constitution captures British brig Catherine 1945 - Marines with naval gunfire support

February 22 Image courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command

A crowd of local tugs and excursion steamers welcomes the "Great White Fleet" home at the end of its World cruise. Photographed from on board USS Connecticut (Battleship # 18), the Fleet's flagship. Note the officer in Special Full Dress uniform on the embarkation ladder, at right. The excursion steamer in the right center background is the General Lee. land on Iwo Jima; island secured 16 March.

February 20

1815 - USS Constitution, under Captain Charles Stewart, captures HMS Cyane and sloop-of-war Levant

1962 - Lt. Col. John Glenn, USMC becomes first American to orbit Earth. His flight in Friendship 7 (Mercury 6) consisted of 3 orbits in 88 minutes at a velocity of 17,544 mph with the highest altitude of 162.2 statute miles. Recovery was by USS Noa (DD-841).

Storm of War: A New History of WWII Book review Reviewed by Cmdr. Youssef Aboul-Enein, MSC, USN The Storm ofWar:A New History of the Second World War by Andrew Roberts. Published by HarperCollins, New York. 675 pages, 2011. There are so many books written on or about World War II, that when a historian attempts to write a single book on this event, this is of itself worthy of note. However, British historian and professor, Andrew Roberts is always worth reading. My first introduction to Roberts was "Masters and Commanders," (Penguin Paperback, 2009) an extraordinary book on the debates and discussions of Prime Minister Winston Churchill, President Franklin Roosevelt, General Alan Brooke, and General George Marshall these four shaped and directed strategy for the allies in World War II. Roberts explains how the exchanges between Churchill and Roosevelt exchanges are then made operational by the British Chief of the Imperial General Staff (Gen Brooke), and U.S. Army Chief of Staff (Gen Marshall). One of the secrets of success of the Allies was the fusion of these two staffs into a joint organization. The Axis powers never had this level of coordination. Roberts has writ-

ten prolifically in World War II and military strategy including editing a two volume collection entitled, "The Art of War," (Quercus Publishing, 2008 and 2009) that looks at great commanders from ancient to modern times. Roberts' current book is thoroughly researched, and contains the rationale behind why the Germans crafted the tactics of Blitzkrieg (Lightening War). Hitler had a sense of how public support for war eroded during the First World War, and was determined to embrace tactics that will result in clear and quick victories. The plans for the invasion of Poland were designed, because of Hitler's concern of an attack from the west. The volume offers a fascinating look into the operational and strategic differences between Hitler and his generals. Hitler eroded the effectiveness of the German General Staff, by appointing a sycophant Field Marshall Wilhelm Keitel. Pages reveal incredible admissions by Keitel that he did not possess the abilities to Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. You gain a sense of competition among the German generals for Hitler's approval, leading to a breakdown in the cooperation among Field Armies, the Navy, and the Air Force. Roberts writes, "The German generals were for the most part corrupt, morally debased, opportunistic, and far removed from the unideological knights of chivalry they like to portray themselves."

The book offers nice introductions to key World War II battles and their architects, like General Erich von Manstein's plans that German military leaders called the "Sickle Cut," maneuver, and would bear fruit in the 1940 invasion of France. Or the 1943 Battle of Kursk in which Manstein faced off and lost to Soviet Marshall Georgy Zhukov in the largest tank battle in history. Roberts also treats the Pacific theater, and discusses how the clock for Pearl Harbor would begin when Japan signed a non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union in April 1941. In July 1941, the United States and Britain froze Japanese assets and imposed an embargo, as the author notes, Japan imported 75 percent of its oil from the United States. Readers will learn the debates of the Japanese Imperial Staff, and Admiral Isoruku Yamamoto threat to resign if his demands to execute Pearl Harbor were not met. Roberts does not neglect the human impact of World War II, the chapter on the Holocaust demonstrates Hitler's intent quoting his book Mein Kampf. In Hitler's book, he actually wrote about the extermination of Europe's Jews using poison gas. The book also covers the atrocities of the Imperial Japanese Army in the Pacific. The numbers are staggering and the book does not spare the reader the inhumane methods employed by such architects of genocide as Heinrich Himmler.

Stalin and the Red Army would resort to executing over 120,000 of their own troops to instill fear in an army already purged by the Soviet leader. Of course it is estimated that 23 to 26 million Russians died compared to an estimated 418,000 deaths suffered by the United States. Hitler would decide to invade the Soviet Union in 1941, as a result of the Red Army's dismal performance in Finland. The book ends with the Roberts main analysis was the reason that Hitler lostWorldWar II, was that he was a Nazi, and this bigoted world view would lead to underestimating adversaries, terrorizing citizens, and the inability to leverage people they conquered deemed by the Nazis as sub-human. This is an excellent book for those wanting a single volume introduction to WorldWar II, before delving into the subject in more depth. You may wish to read Roberts book as you visit such important Washington D.C. sites as the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, and Arlington Cemetery. Editor's Note: Commander Aboul-Enein teaches part-time at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. 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 in April 2012 by Naval Institute Press.

1865 - RADM Porter's gunboats' bombardment cause surrender ofWilmington, NC 1870 - After arriving on USS Nipsic, and supported by USS Guard and USS Nyack, the Darien Expedition, commanded by CDR Thomas O. Selfridge, Jr., begins active operations ashore at Caldonia Bay to survey the Isthmus of Darien, Panama, for an interoceanic ship canal. 1909 - Great White Fleet returns from round the world cruise to Hampton Roads,VA 1943 - USS Iowa (BB-61), the lead ship of the last class of American fast battleships, is commissioned. 1974 - LTJG Barbara Ann Allen becomes first Navy designated female aviator

NDW Hiring Event for Wounded Warriors, Vets, Military Spouses by WRNMMC Public Affairs As part of an ongoing initiative to provide jobs for woundedwarriors,transitioningservicemembers,veterans and their spouses, Naval District Washington (NDW) will host a hiring event Feb. 25 at Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB). The initiative - "100,000 Jobs Mission" was launched in March 2011 by a number of leading companies, with a goal of hiring 100,000 transitioning service members and veterans by 2020. Through their efforts, thus far, they have hired more than 6,600 veterans. At the event, attendees will not only have an opportunity to meet with several potential employers, but also learn about educational opportunities. "Our nation's military and veterans represent the best this country has to offer.We owe our nation's veterans more than gratitude we owe them the opportunity to lead successful lives following their service," the initiative's website states. Additionally, "We believe hiring veterans is not only the right thing to do for veterans, but it's a great thing to do for our businesses. Our nation's military and veterans represent the best this country has to offer and they bring meaningful skills to the workplace." The hiring event will take place in the gymnasium (Building 17) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees must show proof of military service, i.e. military ID card, veteran ID card issued by the VA, or DD-214 along with a photo ID, to enter the base. For more information about the initiative, and to register between now and Feb. 22, visit www.100000JobsMission.com.

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NSA Washington-JBAB Fleet Family and Fun CAREER SUPPORT AND RETENTION

or have children in the home from infancy to three years old are eligible for these home visitation services.

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.

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

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. Retired Activities Office (RAO) - Helps surviving family members of retiree with benefit information and paperwork, conducts briefing and counseling, assists in resolve pay problems with Defense Finance Accounting Services (DFAS); provides National Naval Medical Center preretirement briefing of active duty personnel.

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

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. Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) - assists military personnel and their families in identifying relocation needs and accessing the resource information necessary to meet these needs including attending available workshops such as, Overseas Planning, Sponsorship Training and Smooth Move. Other services include I&R, Worldwide Welcome Aboard packets, Hospitality Kits (Loan Locker) and Pre-Move Planning Assistance (militaryhome front.com).

MWR Happenings It’s Mardi Gras!

Bring the beads and the fun times during the Fat Tuesday celebration on Feb. 21 from 4-9 p.m. at Mordecai Booth's Public House in Bldg. 101 on the Washington Navy Yard. The free event is hosted by NSAW's MWR and includes a live DJ. This event is open to all authorized ID card holders and guests. For more information, contact the Marketing Department at (202) 685- 8298 or by email at nsaw.marketing1@gmail.com.

Ski tickets on sale at ITT office

It's that time of the year again! Stop by the ITT office to pick up your discounted ski and snowboarding tickets. Ski tickets are good for Whitetail, Roundtop Mountain Resort and Liberty Mountain Resort. Tickets include: Midweek & Weekend 8Hour Lift Ticket, Night Lift Tickets (after 5 p.m.) Learn to Ski Packages, Midweek & Weekend 8-Hour Lift Tickets, plus rental and Weekend & Midweek 2-Hour Snowtubing. For more information call, (202) 404-6576 or by visiting http://cnic. navy.mil/WFRJBAB.

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. Future dates are Feb. 16th, March 1st and 15th.

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

NEW Continued from 1 from each other. The personnel needing to qualify would often need overtime to make the trip. While at the range, the lanes not working would only cause the officer to wait, thusly incurring more overtime." In addition to saving money, the systems also added useful features, which enhance the training experience. The RSO has the ability to program several unique commands from a portable remote device that removes the shooter from a routine training environment and creates a real life experience with hostile and friendly targets. "We also provide the Deadly Force Training that gives the personnel who are armed the knowledge of what type of force, how much force, and when to use the force to protect life, property, and other assets," said Mclane. "This goes all the way from a simple command to using deadly force.This training carries a lot of responsibility for both the trainers and the personnel that receive it. It could ultimately mean the taking of someone's life." Although Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) will not receive their new system until March, the installation's Shore Force RSO Scott Harger is looking forward to improved productivity as the center trains more than 30 people a day. The center instructs personnel from all branches of service, the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, Navy Criminal Investigative Service, Defense Intelligence Agency,

Seabees, civilian police officers assigned to the Washington Navy Yard and JBAB as well as provides support during Chief of Naval Operations Full Honors Arrival ceremonies. "It improves real life situations and will improve the amount of people we can put through.The enhanced efficiency is definitely awesome," said Harger. "The utilization goes up, so our numbers are going to go through the roof. As you see, we have people in here every day. " The training that security personnel receive from the region’s SATCs will play a major role in Solid Curtain Citadel Shield as installations begin force protection scenarios and Force Protection Conditions advance to Charlie. According the Harger, the trainers provide much more than weapons training, but also strive to help each individual get into the right frame of mind by maintaining situation awareness. "In an exercise like that, if there are weapons that have to be drawn, what we preach here is getting out of what we call a square range mentality," said Harger. "So in other words, when they come here, they just don't think shooting at a target, think about maybe that exercise and God forbid that real life situation and what it's going to come down to." For information on the region’s Small Arms Training Centers or Solid Curtain Citadel Shield, visit NDW's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NavDistWash.

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Naval District Washington Tax Assistance Center

The Washington Navy Yard and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Tax Assistance Centers will be open until April 17 (the last day to regularly file taxes for tax year 2011), except federal holidays. Please note that the Tax Assistance Centers has transitioned into a self-service model this year. If you are interested in making an appointment, please call 202-685-5569 for WNY and 202-767-7588 for JBAB. If you have any questions, please contact Lt. j.g. Chao Pan, JAGC, USN, Naval Legal Service Office, Washington Navy Yard, at (202) 685-5525, chao.pan@navy.mil.

Make Your Vote Count, NSAW Voting Assistance Of fice available to assist

With general election fast approaching, the Naval Support Activity Washington Voting Assistance Office is available to assist military and civilian employees with their voting needs during the election season. Please visit the Voting Assistance Office in Bldg. 101, 3rd floor suite 340. Hours are Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call us at (202) 433-2008, or contact NSAW Voting Assistance Officer Cmdr. Dennis Keck at dennis.keck@navy.mil or Voting Assistance Managers Michael R. Murray at michael.r .murray@navy.mil and Willema S. Hardy at willema.hardy@navy.mil. For more general questions, you may contact the DoD Voting Information Center ( VIC) toll-free, using the numbers listed on the FVAP website, www.fvap.gov. The VIC provides recorded messages from candidates, as well as other information concerning elections, 24 hours a day.

Veteran's Helper: Wounded Warrior's weekly source for federal employment assistance Overqualified for Entry Level Jobs? Q: I am a veteran who used to be a medical officer (doctor). For a number of reasons I can no longer practice medicine. I find that due to family expenses,I have to work,but I should really be retired.I don't need a lot of income and will take any job. I have seen things advertised that an idiot could do but yet I never get any response when I apply except for an automated email saying I am not qualified.That's absurd.I am a doctor!What is going on when a doctor can't get hired? A: Let's work this out. You are a doctor who is no longer able to practice medicine. Therefore, your being a doctor has very little bearing on the positions for which you are applying. So let's go back to the drawing board to discuss your job hunting strategy. Start with your resume. If it is filled with information about your medical background, and you are applying for nonmedical entry level jobs, you are sending a very strong message to employers. They read "doctor" and immediately think "overqualified." Potential employers likely think that you will quit as soon as you find something more in line with your skills. Your resume may not be targeted to the positions for which you are applying. Also, watch the use of terms like "idiot": managers who are looking at your resume may not like the implication. Don't inadvertently offend the people who can give you an opportunity! So what to do? Pull out any pertinent experience you have that matches the job announcement: administrative, analytical, logistical, use of MS Office. Put those skills front and center on a resume-top half of the first page. Also, write a cover letter. Federal applications generally don't ask for one, but you can attach them to your application package through USA Jobs. Explain your situation-that you are looking for an entry-to-mid-level job in a new field to supplement your income. Mention that you are interested in learning new skills and applying those which you have already acquired from your years in the medical field. Talk about things you can do, separate from holding a medical officer position. It may also help to mention why you are no longer able to practice, unless that is personal or private information. Expand your search. Consider private sector consultant work in your area of expertise which doesn't require you to practice medicine. Network as much as possible letting people know you are looking. Good luck! 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.

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 topic for the Feb.22 seminar is Racial integration of the Naval Academy. Copies of the readings, which should be read before attending the seminar, may be obtained from the circulation desk in the Navy Department Library, Building 44, Washington Navy Yard. Blue & Gold and Black: Racial Integration of the U.S. Naval Academy by Robert J. Schneller Jr. ( Texas A&M University Press, 2007). Chapter 6 - "Shaking the Very Dickens Out of Us"; Chapter 8 - Forms of Discrimination; Chapter 9 - "We're Not Going to Stand For It" and the Conclusion. Breaking the Color Barrier: The U.S. Naval Academy's First Black Midshipmen and the Struggle for Racial Equality, by Robert J. Schneller Jr. (NYU Press, 2005). Chapter 6 - Racial Policy "Revolution"

Improve your speaking and leadership skills! Come to Helmsmen Toastmasters!

Join us Thursdays, 7:30-8:45a.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 information, 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.

Can you volunteer for the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society?

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society is looking for volunteers at the Navy Yard Office. Please contact (202) 433-3364, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm in Building 208 for more information.

Great American Spit Out

Smokeless tobacco users may not think they can quit chew for good, but what about for a day? The Great American Spit Out (GASpO) on February 23, 2012 provides the perfect opportunity to quit for a day and, for some, GASpO could become the first day of a new life, free from tobacco. The Washington Navy Yard Branch Health Clinic will have a display with information and will be provide Quit Kits for dippers who decide to quit for the day.

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First African-American U.S. Navy officers photographed in February 1944, soon after attaining officer rank in the Naval Reserve. They are (seated in front row, left-to-right): Ensign George C. Cooper, USNR; Ensign Graham E. Martin, USNR; Ensign Jesse W. Arbor, USNR; Ensign John W. Reagan, USNR; Ensign Reginald E. Goodwin, USNR; (standing in back row, left-to-right): Ensign Dennis D. Nelson, USNR; Ensign Phillip G. Barnes, USNR; Ensign Samuel E. Barnes, USNR; Ensign Dalton L. Baugh, USNR; Ensign James E. Hare, USNR; Ensign Frank E. Sublett, USNR; Warrant Boatswain Charles B. Lear, USNR.

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Continued from 1 ber included an Urban League official, a professional engineer, a justice of a state appellate court, the first black member of the council of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, a

respected social worker, a successful attorney, a teacher and coach who inspired a generation of students, a professional model, and the first black department head in the city government of Dayton, Ohio. The GoldenThirteen were true pioneers in military history.

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ICE Quick Response Codes AFPAK Hands: Naval District Washington will begin using Quick Response codes (QR codes) for the DoD Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) program to improve customer communications and get better feedback on installation programs and services. The QR codes can be scanned by smart phones and other devices

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through downloadable applications. They allow users to link to the NDW ICE website to provide feedback on programs and services. NDW and each installation have QR codes that will appear in printed materials, at points of service and on websites as the program develops.

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Afghan National Air Force (ANA) engineers learn how to use basic tools while constructing work benches and sawhorses during carpenters' tool box training at Kandahar Air Field. The engineers learned basic carpentry skills in preparation for a six-month on-the-job training program which began in January. By Master Sgt. Paul Hughes Regional Support Command-South/NTM-A Public Affairs KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - The sounds of pounding hammers and the smell of sawdust permeate the senses at the Kandahar Air Wing headquarters on Kandahar Airfield. About two dozen new Afghan National Air Force (ANA) engineers take turns using saws, tape measures and other basic tools while learning basic carpentry skills in a class called "carpenters' tool box training." The training is designed to prepare them for their official on-the-job training, said Navy Builder 2nd Class Matt Bettes, civil engineer adviser for Regional Command-South. "Right now, we're emphasizing tool safety and work-site safety." The six-month on-the-job training (OJT) starts in January. "Proficiency with tools is important for quality work and safe usage," said Navy Lt. Cmdr. James Crowe, Team Leader for Infrastructure Training and Advisory Group-South. Crowe's team is responsible for training Afghan National Security Forces engineers to maintain their facilities. "This gives the engineers an early start at using the tools they'll see in their OJT program and will allow them to progress through OJT with minimal trouble," said Crowe. Today the engineers are learning the basics, working on small projects, constructing work benches and saw horses. The OJT will allow them to expand their carpentry talents, and develop plumbing and electrical skills as well. According to Crowe, most of the new ANA engineers have either no, or very limited education, skills and training. "Most of them don't like to sit in a classroom, but anytime you can get them out working, when you can show them how, they're excited to learn new skills." "Once they're done, the idea is for them to be able to stand up a camp maintenance shop and be able to respond to trouble calls," said Bettes. AFPAK Hands is a language and cultural immersion initiative which consists of three phases: language and cultural training, in and out of theater deployment. During an out of theater deployment a service member can be assigned to a government agency, DoD command or other organization where their work in country can be applied and then add to their perspective when they redeploy.

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Naval District Washington conducted the ROC operations course on Feb. 6-10 to train ROC personnel on emergency management procedures. U.S. Navy photo by Chatney Auger, NDW Public Affairs

Timothy Stoessel and Gerald Watson, NDW's CAT members, receive requests for logistical support from installations within the region during a disaster management exercise which completed the CNIC's ROC Operations Course, Feb. 8th. training for the shore installations. In turn, the center has increased CNIC's standardized shore force response to allhazards and ensured Navy installations are prepared to shelter Navy personnel, and their families, and protect Navy property during times of catastrophic emergencies. "This course is designed for ROC personnel who staff the ROC during crisis situations," said Aaron Aldridge, CNIC STC instructor. "It takes them up to speed on what they need to do to successfully manage and support the ROC during activation in response to natural or manmade disasters." Aldridge who has been teaching this course for a year and a half added that it "takes situational awareness to a new level."

Staff members from every department within NDW, including operations, logistics and administration participated in the scenario-based training that focused on operations strategies and skills used in crisis response. "It allowed me to be able to branch out," said Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Daniel Finan, NDW Reserve Augmentation Unit. "Coming from an operations background, it's nice to see how public affairs works and logistics as well." ROC Operations course lessons covered NDW Crisis Action team member roles and responsibilities, information management, communications, and the use of the C4I Suite, the Navy's current common operating picture online application. The course also consisted of lectures, discussions, small group exercises and a final disaster management exercise for a fictitious tornado, which hit one of the region's installations. The final exercise utilized working groups to apply the knowledge gained during lectures. Personnel were broken into common emergency management functional groupings (Operations, Logistics, and Plans) where they were forced to realistically lead,

brief, coordinate and plan. "Attending this course gave me a better understanding of the region's obligation for emergency management," said Cmdr.Terry Chauncy, deputy director of NDW Manpower and Personnel. "It was important to see how the region was able to effectively manage a crisis situation as well as interact with each other. It was impressive." Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2012 takes place the week of March 19-23 and is the largest force protection/antiterrorism exercise on all naval bases and installations in the Continental United States. To receive emergency notifications and information on changing base operational status on your home or work phone, work or personal email, or text, please register by visiting the WAAN website at www.cnic.navy.mil/ NDW/About/WAAN. Interested regions and installations can register for the STC ROC Operations Course or learn more about other STC courses by visiting www.cnic.navy.mil/CNIC_HQ_ Site/WhatWeDo/OperatingForcesSupport/TrainingAnd Readiness/index.htm.

Crews into shape goal, eating fruits and vegetables, and other activities. Sponsored by the Navy Marine Corps Public Health Center, the challenge is open to the entire DoD family. In 2011, 276 "crews" composed of Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen,

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