The Waterline May 10, 2012
Vol. XXIX No.19
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Cracking the code that would win a war By Benjamin Christensen NDW Waterline writer
By breaking a code, they unlocked victory. Station HYPO, also known as Fleet Radio Unit Pacific, won one of the greatest battles of the war: the battle of intelligence. Naval Intelligence has a long and proud history in the United States' armed forces, and they certainly proved their value during the days leading up to what would become one of the greatest naval victories of all time: the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway is being commemorated this year for its 70th anniversary. The battle, which took place from June 4-8 1942, was a turning point in the Pacific War and arguably set the stage for the United States to help win the Second World War. A ceremony will be taking place at the Navy Memorial located on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 7th Street Northwest and 9th Street Northwest in downtown Washington on June 4. The battle is noted as being
the first real turning point in the war, and the first decisive victory by the United States in the war with Japan. The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) had already made broad strokes in the Pacific, beginning with the attack on Pearl Harbor, the invasion of the Philippines, Malaya and Singapore, the Battle of Wake Island and recently a tactical victory at Coral Sea. With these victories, however, came a sort of overconfidence of the Imperial Fleet, and they first started to show weakness with the breaking of JN-25, the naval cryptography used by the Japanese navy in 1942. Although it wasn't the first Japanese code to be broken by U.S. forces, nor the last, it was supremely important. JN-25, as it was called by American intelligence officers, was used for high-importance transmissions, such as ship movement and other commands. Preceding the attack on Pearl Harbor, JN-25 was sparsely used due to the lack of any large operations in the Pacific, which gave American cryptanalysts little to work with. Although the United
States had cracked the PURPLE code, used by the Japanese Foreign Office, ultra-nationalists in the armed forces did not trust the diplomatic service and did not transmit much for the U.S. to work with. JN-25 also had a tendency to change, and almost every adjustment lead to a new start for intelligence teams at HYPO. Also, leading up to Midway with sister intelligence stations being threatened by Japanese advance, HYPO was placed under extreme pressure to crack the code. Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Rochefort, the head of the HYPO station, pushed his team for 36-hour shifts, and has been reported to have worked in his bathrobe and shown up to briefings and meetings disheveled. "By the middle of March 1942, two viable naval radio intelligence centers existed in the Pacific: one in Melbourne, Australia [FRUMEL], and one, HYPO, in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii... The center on Corregidor was no longer affiliated with a fleet command, and
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U.S. Navy photo courtesy Naval History and Heritage Command
Lt. Cmdr. Joseph J. Rochefort, who led and handpicked many of the key codebreakers at station HYPO who correctly deciphered Japanese intentions at Midway. He was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his crucial contribution to the victory at Midway.
Asian Americans in the Navy: Adm. Gordon Chung-Hoon Benjamin Christensen NDW Waterline writer
U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Robert C. Foster Jr.
Sailors man the rails aboard the Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS ChungHoon (DDG 93), while passing the battleship USS Missouri in her homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The ship is named in honor of Rear Adm. Gordon Paie'a Chung-Hoon, who was born and raised in Hawaii and awarded the Navy Cross and Silver Star for gallantry as Commanding Officer of USS Sigsbee during the Battle of Okinawa.
Becoming the first Asian-American flag officer is quite the accomplishment. Asians and Pacific Islanders have a proud tradition in the U.S. Navy and in the armed forces as a whole. Their influence has been felt far and wide in the Navy and has ultimately provided a strong effort in a global force for good. Rear Adm. Gordon Pai'ea Chung-Hoon was born on July 25, 1910, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The second youngest of five Chung-Hoon children, he attended the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated in May 1934. While at the Naval Academy, he was a valued member of the Navy Football team. Rear Adm. Chung-Hoon is a recipient of the Navy Cross and Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and extraordinary
NSWC Carderock Division Participates in U.S. Science & Engineering Festival By Nicholas Malay NSWCCD PAO The all-encompassing 2nd Annual United States of America Science & Engineering Festival (USASEF) was the largest of its kind held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on April 28-29. The festival featured over 3,000 fun interactive exhibits, more than 100 stage shows and 33 author presentations. “The USA Science & Engineering Festival brings together families and teachers with scientist and engineers to practice hands-on activities,” said NSWC Carderock
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FESTIVAL Continued from 1 Division’s K-12 STEM Outreach Coordinator and Ocean Engineer, Toby Ratcliffe. “Our NAVSEA booth has a model dry-dock, SeaPerch, and Calculator-Controlled Robots as well as math activities, and toothbrush bots.” The Carderock Division is the Navy’s premiere research, engineering, modeling, and testing facility for ships and submarines. The Division was founded at the turn of the century, and the naval technology is still the best of its kind, NSWCCD is internationally bridging science and engineering principles geared towards the maritime industry leaders of tomorrow. “SeaPerch exposes students to marine engineering, a portion of the engineering community that is not normally represented in school robotics programs,” said SeaPerch Technical Director, Chris Hansen. “That exposure is key to developing our naval in-
dustrial base for the future.” For more information about SeaPerch please follow link to: http://www.sea perch.org/index. USASEF is re-invigorating the interest of our nation’s youth in STEM by producing and presenting the most compelling, exciting, educational and entertaining science festival in the United States. “This festival is so exciting . . . the children are having an amazing time and learning so much,” said Ms. Hinton, a Forest Heights Elementary School teacher in Prince George’s County, Md. “I do hands-on labs in our classroom so this extension is great. I love the way my students are thinking outside of the box – it is a great feeling.” Ms. Hinton’ students were taking advantage of the multifaceted programs at USASEF that garnered high entertainment value and integrity of scientific content. “I enjoyed building the rocket and watching it blast off,” said Forest Heights Elementary School, PG County third grader,
Na’Zyia Jackson. “I would like to see projects like this in my class!” USASEF involved the most dynamic leaders in business, technology, government, education, and culture. “I think that events like the Science & Engineering Festival will help us determine our future career and open up our options for college,” said Milton Somers Middle School eighth grader, Karisma Magsakay. “It will also broaden our knowledge about science and engineering.” The festival appeals to a mass diverse audience of all ages and backgrounds, from professionals to novices, from science enthusiasts to the merely curious. USASEF fosters a strong foundation of prestigious and impressive institutional partner resulting in increased communication between the scientific and educational communities. USASEF strives to produce programs at the highest level of quality, applying professional media and theatrical standards of excellence and technical sophistication.
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) booth brought an engaging, hands-on dry-dock model experience to the USASEF participants, which “developed interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) fields,” said Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) Marine Electrician, Stephen Mastel. “The drydock model can also be used to demonstrate the Navy’s stewardship of the environment.” A drydock is a narrow basin or vessel that can be flooded to allow a load to be floated in, then drained to allow that load to come to rest on a platform – it is utilized for construction, repair, and storage. “This conference is for and about the future of the U.S.,” said Dr. Lawrence Schuette. “Our future is best embodied in our children. There is no better future then STEM.” Dr. Lawrence Schuette is the director of the Office of Innovation at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) in Arlington, Va. As the senior civilian responsible for Innovation at ONR, he oversees the highrisk/high-payoff “game changing” technology investments.
USASEF is sustaining the Science Festival’s impact through yearround programming and curriculum development and a contentrich, interactive website, please visit at: http://www.usasciencefesti val.org/. “Events like USASEF are fantastic and reinvigorating,” said Newport Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Newport Educational Outreach Coordinator, Candida Desjardins. “Watching the faces of the kids trying something new, is exciting for us as well . . . DoD has a wealth of people with a distinct passion for STEM - using that resource is wonderful.” NSWCCD has a broad outreach objective to partner with local schools to increase students and teacher’s awareness and understanding of careers in STEM. NSWCCD scientists and engineers are uniquely participating in STEM activities such as the USASEF and other various programs that emphasize and foster a wealth of knowledge geared towards the maritime industry of tomorrow.
Around the Yard Did you know this month was Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month?
No didn't know that it was this month. I think it's a good thing to bring awareness because they played an important part in American history. -Steven Hill, NAVFAC Washington
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This week in Naval history May 10
1775 - Force under Ethan Allan and Benedict Arnold cross Lake Champlain and capture British fort at Ticonderoga, New York. 1800 - USS Constitution captures Letter of Marque Sandwich. 1862 - Confederates destroy Norfolk and Pensacola Navy Yards. 1949 - First shipboard launching of LARK, guided missile by USS Norton Sound. 1960 - USS Triton (SSRN-586) completes submerged circumnavigation of world in 84 days following many of the routes taken by Magellan and cruising 46,000 miles.
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1862 - CSSVirginia blown up by Confederates to prevent capture. 1898 - Sailors and Marines from USS Marblehead cut trans-oceanic cable near Cienfuegos, Cuba, isolating Cuba from Spain. 1943 - Naval task force lands Army troops on Attu, Aleutians. 1965 - U.S. destroyers deliver first shore bombardment of Vietnam War.
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1780 - Fall of Charleston, SC; three Continental Navy frigates (Boston, Providence, and Ranger) captured; and one American frigate (Queen of France) sunk to prevent capture 1846 - U.S. declares war against Mexico
1975 - SS Mayaguez seized by Khmer Rouge and escorted to Koh Tang Island. 1986 - Destroyer USS David R. Ray deters an Iranian Navy attempt to board a U.S. merchant ship.
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1908 - Navy Nurse Corps established. 1908 - Pearl Harbor NavyYard, later called Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, was officially established in the Territory of Hawaii as a coaling station for U.S. Navy ships transiting the Pacific Ocean. 1943 - Bureau of Navigation renamed Bureau of Naval Personnel 1945 - Aircraft from fast carrier task force begin 2-day attack on Kyushu airfields, Japan 1964 - Organization and deployment of world's first all nuclear-powered task group, The USS Arizona (BB-9) sinking at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard following an USS Enterprise, USS Long Beach, and USS attack by the Empire of Japan, December 7, 1941. Pearl Harbor is one of the United States' deepwater ship ports and is a invaluable support station for Bainbridge, to Sixth Fleet
the Pacific Fleet.
May 14
1801 - Tripoli declares war against the United States 1836 - U.S. Exploring Expedition authorized to conduct exploration of Pacific Ocean and South Seas, first major scientific expedition overseas. LT Charles Wilkes USN, would lead the expedition in surveying South America, Antarctica, Far East, and North Pacific. 1845 - First U.S. warship visits Vietnam. While anchored in Danang for reprovisioning, CAPT John Percival commanding USS Constitution, conducts a show of force against
Vietnamese authorities in an effort to obtain the release of a French priest held prisoner by Emperor of Annam at Hue. 1975 - Marines recapture Mayaguez, go ashore on Koh Tang Island and release the crew.
May 15
1800 - CAPT Preble in Essex arrives in Batavia, Java, to escort U.S. merchant ships 1942 - First Naval Air Transport Service flight across Pacific
1969 - Sinking of USS Guitarro (SSN-665) 1991 - Amphibious Task Force arrives at Chittagong, Bangladesh, for relief operations after Cyclone Marian
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1820 - Congress becomes first U.S. warship to visit China 1919 - Three Navy flying boats begin 1st trans-Atlantic flight from Newfoundland 1965 - First US gunfire support inVietnam by USS Tucker
Navy/Coast Guard Swims for Gold at Warrior Games By Lt. Michael Fallon and Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Katherine Hofman, CNP Public Affairs
Team Navy/Coast Guard dominated the swimming events in the last day of competition at the 2012 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 5. The team's swimmers took 16 medals, including 11 golds, to bring Team Navy/Coast Guard's total medal count to 31, exceeding the 27 won during the 2011 games. The Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Admiral Mark Ferguson awarded the medals and spoke proudly of the athletes. "What a great inspiration," Ferguson said. "What I like most about being here is that the loudest cheers come not from those with the most medals, but more often for those with the biggest struggles." Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Lt. Brad Snyder swam for three individual gold medals in the men's open 50-meter freestyle, 100-meter freestyle and 50-meter backstroke events. His backstroke time of 34.19 seconds is the fifth fastest in the world in the visually-impaired paralympic category. From St. Petersburg, Fl., Snyder was blinded by an improvised explosive device while deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. "I began swimming as soon as I left the hospital," said Snyder, who was on the U.S. Naval Academy swim team, about how swimming has helped him in his recovery. "I'm not physically disabled, but navigationally disabled. When I swim, I can relax and not have to worry
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Danals
Members of the Navy/Coast Guard team cheer their athletes on during the swimming events at the 2012 Warrior Games. More than 200 wounded, ill or injured service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Special Operations Command and British Armed Forces competed in the Paralympics-style competition, May 1-5. about whether I am going to walk into a wall or into a piece of furniture." Retired Navy Lt. John Edmonston won a bronze medal in the men's 50-meter freestyle open event. After suffering traumatic brain injury during a motorcycle accident in 2009, Edmonston has not let setbacks deter him. A native of Bremerton, Wash., Edmonston competed for the title of Ultimate Champion, coming in third place in the pentathlon-style
competition which included events in cycling, swimming, shooting, track and field. Navy Mineman 2nd Class Linda Simpson won an additional three gold medals for Team Navy/Coast Guard in the women's single leg amputee 50-meter freestyle, 100meter freestyle and 50-meter backstroke events. Simpson, of Bremerton, Wash., was injured in a motorcycle accident in 2011 that resulted in the loss of her left leg. Reflecting back on her recov-
ery and participation in the 2012 Warrior Games, Simpson commented,"WhenIwokeupfrommyamputation surgery, I knew I could either choose to sit and cry or I could choose to move forward; I chose to move forward." Navy Explosive Ordnance DisposalTechnician 1st Class John Kremer won two gold medals in the men's double leg amputee 50-meter backstroke and 50-meter freestyle events. He also captured a silver medal in the men's double leg
amputee 100-meter freestyle event. Kremer, a native ofWhidbey Island, Wash., stepped on a landline while deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, causing the loss of both legs. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Red Ramos won gold in the men's single leg amputee 100-meter freestyle event and two silver medals in the men's single leg amputee 50-meter freestyle and 50meter backstroke events. Originally from Fremont, Calif., Ramos was wounded in an improvised explosive device during his first combat deployment to Afghanistan in 2011. Ramos, who has never participated in swimming competitions prior to theWarrior Games, was surprised and elated by his win, but even more awed by the camaraderie between the services. "I thought it was going to be a bloodbath competing against each other, but it's not like that at all. I can't explain it," Ramos said. "All I know is that I'll never be the same after being here." Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Max Rohn of Longmont, Colo., took the bronze medal in the men's single leg amputee 100-meter freestyle event. Rohn was wounded during a rocket-propelled grenade attack while serving in Iraq in 2007, which led to the amputation of his right leg. The final show of Team Navy/Coast Guard's dominance was the last event of the day and the Warrior Games, the mixed 4 x 50meter freestyle relay. Individual medalists Snyder and Edmonston joined teammates Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Chris Marsh and Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate
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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 - fiveday programs - are offered monthly sponsored by the departments of Labor andVeteran Affairs, and include information that will benefit the transitioning military member.
Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP)
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
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.
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
Personal Financial Management (PFM) Exceptional Family Member Program offers individual and family fiProgram (EFMP) nancial 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
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 theWashington Navy Yard every 1st and 3rdThursday of the month between the hours of 4-9 p.m. DJ Scott will be
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
on-site to offer the latest songs for you and your friends to sing.
Salsa Lessons Offered at Mordecai Booth's Public House Today, Mordecai Booth's Public House in Building 101 will be hosting a free 'Latin Night'
from 4-9 p.m, complete with salsa lessons from 4:30-5:30 p.m, a DJ, giveaways and traditional latin food. All authorized ID Card holders and guests are eligible. For more information contact the NSAW Marketing Department at 202-685-8298 or at nsaw.marketing1@ gmail.com
Dahlgren hosts 'Bring Your Child to Work Day' By Andrew Revelos NSASP Staff Writer Children made their boisterous presence felt across Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren as commands across the base hosted Bring Your Child to Work Day events April 26. More than 400 employees and dependents participated in the program, which featured 19 separate demonstrations, tours and hands-on projects sponsored by five supported commands and tenant activities on the installation. While the children were the center of attention, the kids' enthusiasm was nearly matched by their service member or Navy employee parents. From scientific experiments, to interactive and competitive events, parents relished the chance to show kids a little bit about what mom or dad does at work. "I think there's a lot of mystique
about where we go off to every day," said Michael Burkholder, a scientist with the Naval SurfaceWarfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) who brought his 10-year-old daughter Emily to work. "[Children] see the base, but there's a fence around it and they don't know what goes on. This gives them the ideal opportunity to spend the day on the base and actually see our offices. [Emily] has been looking forward to it for quite some time." Emily checked out the displays at NSWCDD's Z Department with her friend Tamara, 11, whose parents, Donna and Eric Wheater, also work for NSWCDD. "It's a fantastic opportunity for their own education and to expand what they think about science," said Donna, an engineer. "This opens up the world of what we do and how we apply science." At the Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Defense branch,
parents and their children marveled at NSWCDD scientist Max Lupton's ever-popular liquid nitrogen demonstration. "I think that Bring Your Child to Work Day is really important because the kids don't know what we do," said Diane Cox, a security officer and mother of two, who observed, "The science, technology and math applications they have [in Dahlgren] are important, especially for young girls. Today's experiments are really exciting. There are good role models here." Cox noted how seeing classroom subjects applied in real life makes her job as academic cheerleader a bit easier. "I remember thinking in high school when am I ever going to use math or geometry again," she said. "So this is a really cool way for the kids to see how education translates into a job. "The briefs the employees are giving have been great because
they're speaking to the kids' level. Anything [the children] are interested in, they can do in Dahlgren, which is amazing." Cox's son Montgomery, 6, certainly had the necessary curiosity to one day become a scientist. "My favorite [subject] is math," he said, zeroing in on the reporter's small voice recorder. "That's a really small phone." Overlooking the action was Mike Purello, head of CBR Defense Division, who seemed surprisingly at ease with the young people overrunning his conference room. "One of the things that I think makes our country - and Navy - great is technology, especially in the areas of math, science and engineering," he said. "A lot of the technology and quality of life products that we take for granted today can be attributed back to a scientist or engineer." Purello thought Bring Your Child to Work Day was not only a fun
event, but one which might help Navy maintain a pool of talented employees in the future. "We owe it to young students to try and get them interested in those fields, and they are tough fields," he said. "They require a lot of academic discipline and although I think there are a lot of kids interested, they don't always get exposed to these fields. "This kind of event lets the kids see what their parents do and experience different technologies to peak their interest. It is fun and the kids see that. If several of the kids in this room decide they want to be a scientist or engineer based on what they saw today, I think we've accomplished something." Purello praised the extra-curricular efforts his employees put forward to make the day's CBR events possible. "Obviously a lot of time and effort goes into the preparation," he
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Naval Histor y 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: May 23 -War of 1812 -What was the strategic value of the U.S. Navy during theWar 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?
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Join us Thursdays from 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 info, contact Carl Sabath at carl.sabath@osd.mil or 703695-2804 or Elizabeth Femrite at elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil or 571-256-8674. Remember - Great Helmsmen say "YES!"
Special Olympics D.C. Summer Games Celebrating the Heart of the City!
The District of Columbia Special Olympics program has requested Navy assistance to support this year’s summer games. The games will be hosted by Catholic University on May 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.. All branches of the military have been invited to come out on this day to volunteer. The kick-off event will be an all branch 4x100 meter relay. Each team will consist of two active duty military personnel and two Special Olympics athletes competing in this event. So come out and support your branch. Volunteers are needed to help set up tables, serve as athlete escorts, field event umpires, award presenters, athlete staging personnel, paramedics, and finish line personnel. The site of this event is Raymond Dufour Athletic Center at Catholic University. It is at 3600 John McCormick Street, NE, Washington, DC. For on-line registration go to www.cnic.navy.mil/ndw, scroll to Community Service and then click on-line registration. All questions can be directed to Naval DistrictWashington Regional Community Service Program at 202-433-6854.
Washington Navy Yard Gate Hours Back to Normal On May 2nd all gate hours returned to normal. Outside the Washington Navy Yard the 11th St. Bridge and DC Clean Water project will continue construction on M St. and 11th St. throughout the summer. We will continue to actively engage the project managers and pass information to help employees plan their commutes if any further changes occur. Thank you for your patience and cooperation in helping us manage this issue.
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WARRIOR Continued from 3 3rd Class Chris Suter to win the gold in 1:56, a 15-second lead over second place. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Chris Marsh, a native of Oceanside, Calif., sustained an upper arm injury from a gunshot wound while deployed to Afghanistan in May 2011. The wound resulted in nerve deficiency and weakness. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Chris Suter, a native of Kalamazoo, Mich., was diagnosed with Cushing's disease in December 2010, a disease affecting only one in four million people. Suter was sent to National Naval Medical Center, in Bethesda, Md., where he underwent a successful surgery to remove the brain tumor that caused the disease. At the 2012 Warrior Games, Team Navy/Coast Guard won the following medals:
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Swimming: Men's 50-meter freestyle open: Navy Lt. Brad Snyder Men's 100-meter freestyle open: Navy Lt. Brad Snyder Men's 50-meter backstroke open: Navy Lt. Brad Snyder Men's 50-meter freestyle SLA: Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Red Ramos Men's 100-meter freestyle SLA: Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Red Ramos Men's 50-meter freestyle DLA: Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class John Kremer Men's 50-meter backstroke DLA: Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class John Kremer Women's 50-meter freestyle SLA: Navy Mineman 2nd Class Linda Simpson Women's 100-meter freestyle SLA: Navy Mineman 2nd Class Linda Simpson Women's 50-meter backstroke SLA: Navy Mineman 2nd Class Linda Simpson Mixed 200-meter freestyle relay: retired Navy Lt. John Edmonston, Navy Lt. Brad Snyder, Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Chris Marsh, and Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Chris Suter Track & Field: Men's 100-meter dash visually impaired: Navy Lt. Brad Snyder Men's 200-meter dash visually impaired: Navy Lt. Brad Snyder Men's 1500-meter run visually impaired: Navy Lt. Brad Snyder
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Swimming: Men's 50-meter backstroke SLA: Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Red Ramos Men's 100-meter freestyle DLA: Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class John Kremer Track & Field: Women's seated shot put: Navy Mineman 2nd Class Linda Simpson Men's 100-meter dash open: retired Navy
CODE Continued from 1 its collection and processing capabilities were rapidly disintegrating as a result of evacuations of personnel to Australia and destruction of its facilities by bombing and gunfire," said National Security Agency historian Frank Parker. But despite (or perhaps because of) this extreme pressure, HYPO and the command station in Washington D.C. delivered in fine fashion. By late May 1942, the teams had cracked enough of the code to understand
Lt. John Edmonston Men's standing shot put: Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Max Rohn Men's standing discus throw: Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Max Rohn
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Archery: Team Recurve: Navy Machinist's Mate 1st Class Mike Dayton, retired Navy Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Joshua Rosenberg, and Navy Culinary Specialist Seaman Judy Boyce Shooting: Standing Air Rifle SH1: Navy AviationTechnician 2nd Class Andrew Wilson Swimming: Men's 50-meter freestyle open: retired Navy Lt. John Edmonston Men's 50-meter freestyle SLA: Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Max Rohn Men's 100-meter freestyle SLA: Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Max Rohn Track & Field: Men's 200-meter dash lower body amputation: Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Redmond Ramos Men's seated shot put: retired Coast Guard Lt. Sancho Johnson Men's discus throw wheelchair: retired Coast Guard Lt. Sancho Johnson Men's 100-meter dash visually impaired: retired Navy Builder Constructionman Dan Peters Men's 1500-meter run visually impaired: retired Navy Builder Constructionman Dan Peters Mixed 4x100-meter relay open: retired Navy Lt. John Edmonston, Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Max Rohn, retired Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Oswald Gould , and Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Redmond Ramos The Warrior Games culminated with the closing ceremonies Saturday evening.TheVice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, ADM James Winnefeld Jr., addressed the crowd, acknowledging the critical role of family and support networks in rehabilitating the warriors and celebrating the conclusion of an inspiring and exciting 2012Warrior Games. The 35 warrior athletes are participating as Team Navy/Coast Guard, sponsored by Navy Safe Harbor, the Navy and Coast Guard's wounded warrior support program, a key component of the Department of the Navy's 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative. The initiative is meant to maximize Sailor and Marine personal readiness, build resiliency and hone the most combat-effective force in the history of the Department of the Navy. The Warrior Games, hosted by the U.S. Olympic Committee's paralympics military program, provides an opportunity for wounded, ill, and injured service members to participate in competitive sports against members of other branches of service. For more information about Navy Safe Harbor, visit http://safeharbor.navylive.do dlive.mil, call 877-746-8563, or email safeharbor@navy.mil. For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.c om/usnavy. the gambit being developed to flush American ships out of the protection of Pearl Harbor, and by doing so allowed Adm. Chester Nimitz to set a trap of his own. Although credit is due to Nimitz for taking a gamble and winning, because of the work at HYPO and the rest of Naval Intelligence, it was an educated gamble that led to the United States winning the war. “It was miraculous; our intelligence predicted the time of the planned attack, the distance and location of the Japanese,” said Capt. John Crawford, a Midway veteran. "Our intelligence had solved the problem. I was happy as a clam."
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Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Max Rohn is presented the silver medal for discus by Rear Adm. Annie Andrews, director of total force requirement, during the track and field events at the 2012 Warrior Games. More than 200 wounded, ill or injured service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Special Operations Command and British Armed Forces competed in the Paralympics-style competition, May 1-5. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Max Rohn races down the track during the track and field events at the 2012 Warrior Games.
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Max Rohn passes to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class John Kremer during the wheelchair basketball competition between Special Operations and the Navy/Coast Guard at the 2012 Warrior Games.
Retired Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Nathan DeWalt races down the track during the track and field events at the 2012 Warrior Games.
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heroism as Commanding Officer of USS Sigsbee (DD 502) from May 1944 to October 1945. In the spring of 1945, Sigsbee assisted in the destruction of 20 enemy planes while screening a carrier strike force off the Japanese island of Kyushu. On April 14, 1945, while on radar picket station off Okinawa, a kamikaze crashed into Sigsbee, reducing her starboard engine to five knots and knocking out the ship's port engine and steering control. Despite the damage, Chung-Hoon, then a Commander, valiantly kept his anti-aircraft batteries delivering "prolonged and effective fire" against the continuing enemy air attack while simultaneously directing the damage control efforts that allowed Sigsbee to make port under her own power. After retiring from the Navy in 1959, Rear Adm. Chung-Hoon was appointed by William Quinn, Hawaii’s first elected gover-
nor since statehood, to serve as director of the state Department of Agriculture. Rear Adm. Chung-Hoon died in July 1979. Chung-Hoon's legacy continues on today with the USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93), an Arleigh-Burke class destroyer that has been serving the Navy since its commission in September 2004. She was sponsored by Michelle Punana Chung-Hoon of Honolulu, Hawaii, Chung-Hoon's niece. In 2005 the vessel answered a distress call from a freighter, providing medical assistance until Coast Guard support arrived. It is currently deployed in the western Pacific region and has been since 2011. One of the major strengths of the U.S. Navy is its penchant to utilize diversity. By allowing for and ultimately embracing the various types of people available to its service, the Navy establishes and continues a proud tradition, and Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans certainly do that tradition justice. Some of the copy used in this story was provided by Commander Naval Surface Force,U.S. Pacific Fleet.
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Roosevelt’s Lost Alliances: How Personal Politics Helped Start the Cold War Book review Reviewed by Cmdr. Youssef Aboul-Enein Roosevelt’s Lost Alliances: How Personal Politics Helped Start the Cold War by Frank Costigliola. Published by Princeton University Press, New Jersey. 544 pages, 2012. University of Connecticut historian Frank Costigliola pushes readers to consider that the Cold War was not inevitable but the result of fate, psychology, and personalities of a myriad of individuals from the “Big Three” of Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin, to their advisors. The book argues that had Franklin Roosevelt (FDR) survived beyond 1945, the trajectory of events leading to the Cold War would have turned out differently. This volume is interesting as it provokes us to reassess the conclusion of World War II and the evolution of the Cold War. It looks at history from the lens of personality, ideology, emotion, and culture. According to the book President Roosevelt’s background provided him an emotional belief that postwar cooperation was necessary and felt that Russia’s desire to avoid another German invasion, this along with the atomic bomb and economic aid could be used to balance and shape the Soviets towards the interests of the United States and the western alliance. FDR died before the seeing the atomic bomb detonated in New Mexico, and did not live to see how America’s economic power would be shaped into
the Marshall Plan. Churchill wanted to sustain what remained of the British Empire, and feared concessions to another dictator, Joseph Stalin. President Harry Truman, who succeeded FDR in 1945, believed the Yankee know-how could not be matched by the Russians and they could never achieve an atomic bomb, this despite contrary advice from his scientists, advisors, and cabinet. Truman’s experiences led him to conclude that security lay not in striking a “Big Three” deal but staying ahead of the atomic arms race, according to the author. The book discusses the advisors surrounding World War II allied leaders such as FDR’s Harry Hopkins, who lived in the White House, and worked tirelessly shuttling between London and Moscow. There is a critical examination of George Kennan’s “Long Telegram,” that would shape ideas on how the United States was to deal with the Soviets. The attitude and influence of women on these leaders are discussed; you will
get a more intimate look at Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin from the viewpoint of their wives, their various and diverse needs for affection, and much more. Of course one can take another argument that FDR’s health coupled with the death of those closest to him like Hopkins, and Marguerite “Missy” LeHand, would shape FDR on the eve of the Yalta Conference. In addition, while the author is harsh on Truman’s personality, there does not seem to be an acknowledgement of Soviet post-World War II moves, such as a desire to keep forces in Iran, the destabilization of Greece, Italy, and Turkey as well as China going towards the Communist camp in 1949, and finally the Korean War that drove American thinking towards the Soviets. This book however is thought-provoking and recommended for those with an interest in World War II, interactions between nations, and how grand strategic decisions are formulated from the insecurities and hubris of the leaders that make them. Editor’s Note: Cmdr. AboulEnein teaches part-time at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. His new book, “Iraq in Turmoil: Historical Perspectives of Dr Ali al-Wardi from the Ottomans to King Feisal,” was published in April 2012 by Naval Institute Press. He maintains a regular non-fiction book review column in NDW Waterline.
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NSWCDD employee Anthony Nicoletti with his sons Ethan, 4, and Mason, 6, get a better look at an experiment during Dahlgren's Bring Your Child to Work Day on April 26.
WORK Continued from 3 said. "Our folks love what they do and this is reflected in the demonstrations." Over at the System Safety Engineering Division, no amount of preparation could ready adults for the creative responses given by children as part of a safety exercise. A group of kids were shown photos depicting obviously unsafe behavior, such as a car driving with an extension ladder sticking out the window. Then, the kiddy focus group was asked what could go wrong.
"If you stopped the guy could go flying through the air and he would say weee!" noted Autumn, 7. "He could fall off and get run over and die," suggested Emma, who maintained the worst-case-scenario track for the duration of the presentation. Young Matthew took Emma's thought to its logical conclusion and mused about what could happen if a fire truck arrived and there were nails in the road. More impressive than the young peoples' imaginations, however, was presenter and engineer Brandy Jackson's ability to maintain her composure. "If you see anything like this," said a grinning Jackson, "run away!"
Know the Dangers of Predatory Lenders By MC3 Class Andrea Perez, Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs With the high cost of the summer vacation season right around the corner, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) leaders remind Sailors to be wary of predatory lending practices. According to Holly Petraeus, assistant director of the CFPB Office of Service Member Affairs, the number of service members affected by predatory lending acts is hard to measure. "It can be embarrassing to go and tell somebody that you got ripped off," said Petraeus. "It's so common for Sailors to walk into [a financial counselor] with significant financial problems that unfortunately have gotten really severe by the time they walk in and ask to see a counselor." Predatory loans are usually small, short-term arrangements designed to bridge cash-strapped borrowers until their next paycheck. However,
they are expensive, high-interest loans that often cost $10 to $44 dollars per week per $100 dollars borrowed, plus fees. If a loan is not paid at the original payment due date and rolled-over multiple times, it can lead to a situation where most Sailors cannot pay off the loan. Financial difficulties can threaten a service member's security clearance and career. Petraeus said addressing financial issues openly can work to a Sailor's advantage. Petraeus recently met with MidSouth and Navy Personnel Command (NPC) leadership and spoke to Sailors about how to make informed consumer decisions. She discussed the Military Lending Act, which provides some protection for active-duty service members, active National Guard or Reserve personnel, and their dependents against the type of predatory loans that are commonly found outside the gates of bases. Petraeus said service members may appeal to predatory lenders because they have a guaranteed source
of income. "The Military Lending Act caps payday loans, auto title loans, and tax refund anticipation loans to military on active duty and their dependents at an annual rate of 36 percent," said Petraeus. "That sounds high, I know, but the average payday loan is actually about 390 percent." The Military Lending Act defines payday loans as loans of closed-end credit, 91 days or less, and less than $2,000 dollars. It defines auto title loans as loans of closed-end credit that are 181 days or less. "The problem...is that some folks have just changed the definition of their product enough to get outside of that law," said Petraeus. "So you'll see some sites online advertising that type of loan that will say right on there, 'we're not subject to the Military Lending Act because our loan is for more than 90 days.'" Sailors experiencing financial challenges should notify their chain of command and work with their command financial specialist (CFS)
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Ryan Smith
Thanh Ly-Turnbull, a personal financial manager at the Fleet and Family Support Center at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, presents a class on creating a spending plan at the community readiness center. Five classes will be presented by the center this month as a part of Financial Literacy Month. to develop a budget and explore additional options such as military relief societies, eligibility for interest rate reductions and other relief.
For more information, visit the CFPB web site, http://www.consumerfinance.gov, or your CFS or local Fleet and Family Support Center.
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Exercise Sisyphus tests Andrews' response level By Bobby Jones 11th Wing Public Affairs Joint Base Andrews members participated in “Exercise Sisyphus” on April 26, the largest Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) held in the National Capital Region. Andrews personnel and first responders performed in symphony with the 79th Medical Wing, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and 11 local area hospitals during the MARE. The exercise was conducted base-wide and was designed to test several units currently on and off Andrews and their emergency-response capability in the event of an aircraft mishap during the upcoming annual Joint Service Open House and Air Show. “This exercise is the largest that we have ever done with Maryland’s Region Five hospitals and the first time we’ve done this exercise with Andrews,” said Regan Simmons, Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical (JTF CapMed) training
and exercise officer. The JTF CapMed, along with the Prince George’s County Fire Department, Prince George’s County Police Department and Maryland’s Region Five hospitals were essential players and communication links during the joint-partnership exercise with Andrews. “We were brought into this exercise to be the link between Andrews and Maryland’s Region Five hospitals. We are the civilian/military representation for the civilian and military hospitals,” said Simmons. “Our role was to provide exercise role players with off-base hospitals. Andrews provided the bus drivers and the means to get them there. We couldn’t have been happier. In fact, we’re hoping that this will become an annual event, because this exercise supplied the Maryland’s Region Five hospitals with mass casualty certifications, which they are required to do annually.” As the scenario escalated a large contingency of 11thWing first responders rushed to the aid several simulated casualties scattered along the tarmac. Approximately 117 patients were triaged and then transported via litter to the first aid station
for accountability and patient care assessment before being out processed to surrounding local hospital facilities within the National Capital Region, to include Maryland’s Region Five hospitals. “During the exercise, my team and I waited for the Andrews fire department to cordon off a simulated crash area and worked with medical flight medicine personnel to care for simulated patients as they came out of the mock scene,” said Maj. Martin Hartssema, 2012 Joint Service Open House deputy medical director.“Overall, I feel like we did really well.The purpose of every exercise is to evaluate the system and its effectiveness.We wanted to ensure that we have a solid medical response and this training allows us to better manage crowd control and safety in the event that anything happens.” Joint Base Andrews also approached the Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management (OME) to participate in the joint exercise. “It was the first time in several years that we were actually involved in the exercise piece, although we always help out at the air show at Andrews,” said Jerome LaMoria, Prince George’s County OME training and exercise coordinator.“This year, we were able to integrate into the exercise, which included public safety partners such as our fire and police department, along with our public safety communications personnel. This exercise was also a great opportunity for us to really look at how an incident on Andrews would spill to require off base support. This exercise definitely tested our relationship and roles with Andrews in regards to emergency management. This exercise allowed us to get a head start on being able to handle those types of issues.” According to Randolph Sena, 11thWing chief of exercises and inspections, the scenario was designed to exercise the emergency response capabilities that Andrews will deploy during the upcoming 2012 Joint Service Open House. “I’m pleased that the exercise provided an opportunity for more than 15 federal, state and local agencies to exercise emergency-response capabilities.These exercises test the ability of all those involved to transport and treat a large number of patients,” said Sena. “The interoperability between all of us to work together as one unified team across the NCR demonstrates our capability to respond to any scenario beyond the duel-aircraft crash we exercised here. It is exercises like this one that keep all of us ready and our communities safe.”
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2009 Jayco Feather 19’ camper for sale. Excellent condition/rarely used; sleeps 7, full bathroom, stove/oven, and refrigerator. Hitch/supplies included. $13,000 248-5346585
CHEVY CORVETTE 1987:Silver, red leather, moon top, great car, y’ll loved it, 100K mi, price to sell only $7900, Kelly Book $8850-$9850 Call 301-712-0851
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2005 Buick LeSabre 48.5k mi., white, Good Tires, 3.8 liter V6, 26 mpg highway, New Brakes, Cloth Seats, key fob remote locks, Auto headlights, AM/FM/CD $6000 o b o john.swamp.dow@gmail.c om, cell 240 682 1699 Indian Head.
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