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The Waterline July 12, 2012

Vol. XXIX No.28

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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Don't get in over your head: Water Safety Benjamin Christensen, NDW Waterline writer Ask one what their favorite activity to participate in during the summer and you're likely to hear something having to do with water.

However, water safety is an important feature of the 101 Critical Days of Summer as many Sailors work directly on the seas and rivers. Even if one does work on the water directly does not mean that they cannot fall victim to a potentially deadly accident if they are not careful.

According to the Naval Safety Center (NSC), 42 Sailors and Marines drowned between FiscalYear 2007-2011. Some were boating or kayaking, others overwhelmed by rip currents, but over half of these fatalities occurred between May and August.

According to Jim Peake, the safety installaU.S. Navy photo by MC3 Fidel C. Hart tion program director for Naval Support ActivLt. Donald Baker, left, command chaplain aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship ity Washington, summer can be a particularly USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), helps a Marine climb back aboard the ship during dangerous time when it should be a particua swim call. Blue Ridge Sailors, embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff and Marines larly enjoyable time. More people suffer preassigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) Company Pacific, ventable mishaps during the summer than 2nd Platoon, participated in a steel beach picnic and swim call after a any other season.

Crossing the Line ceremony.

"During the summer months, when we

feel jolly and sometimes us older people want to feel young again, you're going out and doing things that you haven't done in six, seven, eight months and you might not use your basic safety practices," said Peake.

Peake emphasizes the importance of safety, especially when it comes to children, during the summer months and beyond. As mentioned, one of the most important venues to maintain safety awareness in is where many people spend a lot of their free time during the summer: around the pools. Especially when it comes to water safety, a fun day at the pool can turn into a tragedy in the blink of an eye.

According to the NSC, there are three big precautions to emphasize when it comes to pool safety: barriers around the pool, close attention to young children, and preparation for emergencies.

The first big precaution, barriers around pools, is to prevent any accidental entry into the pool, especially by young children. Keep a fence around your pool that is well maintained, and have a gate on it that closes and latches automatically. The latches themselves should be high enough to be out of reach for

See Safety, Page 7

NDW Feature: Naval Support Activity South Potomac Benjamin Christensen, NDW Waterline writer During the summer holiday, many Sailors are thinking of heading on trips to distant locales in order to spend their free time, but why not consider a jaunt down south to Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP)?

NSASP is the parent activity of both Naval Support Facilities (NSF) Indian Head and Dahlgren, located in Indian Head, Maryland and Dahlgren, Virginia respectively. Both facilities have long histories in which they have been invaluable to the Navy's advancement as the premier fighting force in the world.

NSF Indian Head began its life in 1890 as the Naval Proving Ground, and also as the Navy's first presence in Southern Maryland.

Although in its early years it served as merely proving new guns and ammunition, in the 1910s it moved to include standardization responsibilities for shells and powder.

FollowingWorldWar I, during which Indian Head was a major producer of the United

States' gunpowder, it officially took its role of production with the name change in 1921 to Naval Powder Factory. Over time, it shifted its role from proving of arms to more of a research role, a role that it would maintain up to present day.

It still had many changes in its use from the 1920s to its current day use, producing chemicals and propellants during and after the Korean War. Reflecting its new use, it changed its name to Naval Propellant Plant in 1958 and then to Naval Ordnance Factory in 1966. Later through its history, it became designated the "center of excellence" for many Navy technologies.

Control of Indian Head came under Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) in 2003, which by design put it under the auspices of Naval District Washington (NDW), U.S. Navy photo by Doug Davant and in November of 2005 was renamed Naval Support Facility Indian Head to coincide of Transportation personnel at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren prepare to off-load a World War I-era tractor-mounted artillery piece, the first gun originally test-fired to with the commissioning of NSASP. NSF Dahlgren has a unique history of its mark the establishment of Dahlgren as a naval proving ground on Oct. 16, 1918.

The 7-inch, 45 caliber gun will be restored by the Naval Surface Warfare Center See Potomac, Page 7 Dahlgren Division.

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Celebrating the War of 1812, Page 8

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NAVFAC Employees Help Rescue Injured Pelican

By Tom Kreidel, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs

An injured pelican, who was rescued with the help of Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic Oil Recovery employees at Naval Station Norfolk, arrived July 3 at his new home at SeaWorld Orlando.

KermitTapia,WilliamTaylor and James Bragg assisted local wildlife rescue volunteers in recovering the pelican June 22.

The bird had been spotted on the jetty near pier 14 weeks prior. Tapia, a deck hand who has worked for Oil Recovery for 12 years, called the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) upon noticing the bird had broken off the tip of its wing and could not fly.

"I was just glad I could help," he said. "Those volunteers who do this on a regular basis are truly heroes to me."

Tapia added that the SPCA Wildlife program sent a pair of volunteers, Karen Roberts and Noah Myer, who helped capture the pelican and bring him to safety.

"He tried really hard to get away but he couldn't maneuver very well with his broken wing so were able to bring him onboard with a net," Tapia said. "Once he figured out we weren't going to hurt him, he calmed right down."

According to Bragg, the boat operator, the most difficult part was maneuvering among the rocks near the jetty, taking care not to damage the boat or injure the pelican further.

"I've been operating boats since I was on active duty in the mid-60s.This is one of the more unique things I've ever done," said Bragg.

The approximately seven pound, mature brown pelican has a severely injured wing and is unable to be returned to the wild.

Following treatment at the Sacred Friends Wildlife Rehabilitation in Norfolk,Va., SeaWorld Orlando is now providing the bird with a long-term home inside the park's Pelican Preserve.

Upon arrival at SeaWorld Orlando, the pelican was placed in a quarantine area and will be closely monitored to make sure it is healthy before joining other rescued brown pelicans in the park. Since the park's rescue programs began, more than 20,000 animals have been rescued.

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

For more news from Naval Facilities Engineering Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/navfachq/.

Around The Yard

How do you practice water safety?

"Definitely wear a lot of sunscreen and make sure someone monitors small children. Have floatation devices ready."

Sharon Baker, Naval History and Heritage Command

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This Week In Naval History July 12

1836-CommissioningofCharlesH.Haswell as first regularly appointed Engineer Officer.

1916 - North Carolina is first Navy ship to carry and operate aircraft 1921 - Congress creates Bureau of Aeronautics to be in charge of all matter pertaining to naval aeronautics.

1951 - Ninth Naval District forces assist in flood relief work in Kansas City through 20 July 1953 - United Nations Fleet launches heavy air and sea attack onWonsan; Major John Bolt, USMC becomes first jet ace in Marine Corps.

1988-SECDEFapprovesopeningNavy'sUnderwaterConstructionTeams,fleetoiler,ammunitionships,andcombatstoresshipstowomen.

1990 - Commander Rosemary B. Mariner becomes first woman to command an operational aviation squadron (VAQ-34).

July 13

1863 - USSWyoming battled Japanese warlord's forces.

1939 - Appointment of Rear Adm. Richard Byrd as commanding officer of 1939-1941 Antarctic Expedition.

1943 - During Battle of Kolombangara in Solomon Islands, U.S. lost USS Gwin. (DD 433) while Japanese lost light cruiser Jintsu.

July 14 1813 - Lt. John M. Gamble, the first marine to command a ship in battle (prize vessel Greenwich in capture of British whaler Seringapatam) 1853-CommodoreMatthewPerrylandsand holdsfirstmeetingwithJapaneseatUraga,Japan 1882 - Sailors and Marines from 4 U.S. ships land to help restore order at Alexandria, Egypt.

in combat by Marine Corps pilots against Nicaraguan bandits who were surrounding U.S. Marine garrison at Ocotal, Nicaraguan.

1944 - Ammunition explosion at Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, CA. 1975 - Docking in space of the U.S. Apollo (Apollo 18) and Soviet Soyuz (Soyuz 19) space craft. This was the first manned space flight conducted jointly by the 2 nations. Former naval aviator Vance D. Brand was the Apollo Command Module Pilot.The Apollo craft was in space for 9 days and 7.5 hours. Recovery was by USS New Orleans (LPH-11).

July 18 Photo credit Berlyn Brixner, courtesy Los Alamos National Lab

Trinity Site explosion, 0.016 seconds after explosion, July 16, 1945. The Trinity test that took place near Alamogordo, New Mexico, was the first man-made atomic fission explosion and is considered the beginning to the Atomic Age. J. Robert Oppenheimer, director of the research facility at Los Alamos, later stated that, while watching the test, he was reminded of a line from the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu scripture: "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds."

1945 - U.S. warships bombard Kamaishi, Japan; first naval gunfire bombardment of Japanese Home Islands.

1950 - U.S. Marines sail from San Diego for Korean Conflict.

1952 - Laying of keel of USS Forrestal, the first 59,900 ton aircraft carrier.

July 15

1870 - Act of Congress establishes Pay Corps, which later becomes the Supply Corps.

1942 - First photographic interpretation unit set up in the Pacific.

1958 - In response to request by President of Lebanon, Sixth Fleet lands 1,800 Marines at Beruit to support Lebanese government against Communist rebels.

July 16

1862 - Congress creates rank of Rear Admiral.

DavidG.FarragutisnamedthefirstRearAdmiral 1912 - Rear Admiral Bradley Fiske receives patent for torpedo plane or airborne torpedo.

1915 - First Navy ships, battleships Ohio, Missouri,andWisconsintransitPanamaCanal.

1945 - First atomic bomb test at Alamogordo, NM.

July 17

1858 - U.S. sloop Niagara departs Queenstown, Ireland, to assist in laying first trans-Atlantic telegraph cable.

1898 - Santiago, Cuba surrenders to U.S. Naval forces.

1927 - First organized dive bombing attack

1775 - Continental Congress resolves that each colony provide armed vessels 1779 - Commodore Abraham Whipple's squadron captures 11 prizes in largest prize value of Revolutionary War. 1792 - John Paul Jones dies in Paris, France 1813 - U.S. Frigate President captures British Daphne, Eliza Swan, Alert and Lion.

1920 - Naval aircraft sink ex-German cruiser Frankfurt in target practice.

1943-GermansubmarineshootsdownK-74, the first and only U.S. airship lost duringWW II. 1947 - President Harry S. Truman delegates responsibility for the civil administration of former Japanese mandated island to the Secretary of the Navy.

1966 - Launch of Gemini 10 with Lt. Cmdr John W. Young, USN as Command Pilot. Mission involved 43 orbits at an altitude of 412.2 nautical miles and lasted 2 days, 22 hours, and 46 minutes. Recovery was by HS-3 helicopter from USS Guadalcanal (LPH-7).

1973 - Task Force 78, Mine Countermeasures Force, departs waters of North Vietnam after completing their minesweeping operations of 1,992 tow hours for the cost of $20,394,000.

Steaks for Lincoln Sailors

To pedal, protect and serve

By MC3 Class Kathleen L. Church, USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

By Andrew Revelos NSASP Staff Writer

Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) enjoyed fresh steaks complements of Cooks from theValley during a steel beach picnic on the ship's flight deck, July 5.

The all-volunteer, California-based or-

ganization brought more than 4,500 Harris Ranch, 12-ounce New York center-cut steaks to Lincoln Sailors to show appreciation for their service and to help them celebrate Independence Day at sea.

"The Cooks from the Valley feel it is a privilege to feed the Sailors," said Donald Collins, one of the organization's volunteers. "It is a chance for us to come out and

See Steaks, Page 8

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Jonathan P. Idle

Sailors participate in a steel beach picnic on the flight deck of the Nimitzclass aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Cooks from the Valley, a volunteer organization from Bakersfield, Calif., delivered and cooked more than 14,000 steaks for Sailors as part of a visit to naval assets in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Lincoln is deployed to the 5th Fleet conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Four police officers assigned to Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) completed training June 12-15 designed to teach them how to use bicycles to protect and serve the community.

CulinarySpecialist2ndClassVladimirMejia, Cpl. Kristopher Savoy, Cpl. JosephWilliams and MasteratArms1stClassSarahWoodcompleted the 32-hour, four-day Law Enforcement Bicycle Association Basic mountain bike officer course taughtbypoliceofficersfromtheCharlesCounty Sheriff's Office.

Thecourseincludedtrainingaboutavoiding and treating bicycling injuries, nutrition, safety gear, firearms training and traffic enforcement.

The group participated in 12-20 mile training rides every day and learned technical cycling skills such as emergency braking, accident prevention, power slide and cross over techniques.

ForWood, a 19-year Navy veteran, the trainingwaschallengingbutenjoyable,especiallythe rides that took the group through scenic St. Mary'sRiverStatePark."Thestuffthatwaschallengingwasmostlyfun.Theskillsetswerepretty tough, like trying to maneuver tight corners."

Participating in the training alongside the "civilian" police officers was a joy for NSASP's newest bike officers. "As a Master at Arms, it's great to train with the civilians because you get tolearndifferenttechniquesfordealingwithincidents and you get to network," said Wood. "I was kind of worried they would treat us differentlysincewewerefromthebasebutallthepolice officers treated us great and were interested in what we do here."

Wood spoke highly of the officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office who instructed

U.S. Navy photo by MA1 Sarah Wood

NSASP police officers (l. to r.) Master at Arms 1st Class Sarah Wood, Cpl. Kristofer Savoy, Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Vladimir Mejia and Cpl. Joseph Williams completed the Law Enforcement Bicycle Association basic mountain bike officer course taught by police officers at the Charles County Sheriff's Office on June 12-15. the course. "The guys teaching the course, Cpl. Lee Potter and Sgt. Robert Vaughn, were really knowledgeable," she said.

The use of bicycles for police work is common these days and Wood cited some of the ways bike officers increase the capabilities of their departments.

"The bike is a valuable tool for law enforcement because it allows you more speed than on foot and the ability to chase on most any terrain," she said. "You can negotiate better on a bike in alleyways, narrow streets and trails, quietly and quickly."

Wood also spoke about how bikes give police officers an advantage when it comes to interacting with the community they serve. "People feel more at ease with officers on bicycles."

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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. ResumeWritingWorkshops are offered which includes Federal Resume Writing Interview Skills, information on veterans' benefits and a professional resource library; Two TAP Seminars and one ExecutiveTAP Seminar - five-day 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)

Offers seven basic services, which include job search strategies, job readiness, resource information, job referral service, individual counseling assistance, career planning and links to education and volunteer opportunities.

Personal Financial Management (PFM)

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

Volunteer Program

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

DEPLOYMENT READINESS/ FAMILY SERVICES Life Skills Education

Provides presentations to help commands meet requirements, as well as enhance operationalandpersonal readinessincludingparenting skills training, couples communication, anger and stress management, conflict resolu-

tion, Child Abuse Awareness, Spouse Abuse Awareness and suicide prevention. Trainings canbecustomizedtofitneedsofthecommand.

New Parent Support Program (NPS)

Assists new parents in coping with the demands of parenting and military life through parenting education and training and home visits to new parents prior to delivery and after delivery; information and referral for military and community resources; child development screenings and monitoring. All active duty members and their families who are pregnant and or have children in the home from infancy to three years old are eligible for these home visitation services.

Deployment/mobilization/readiness

Assisting Sailors and family members prepare for deployment, manage separations and reunite and reintegrate with families and community through services including the Family Accountability and Assessment System, Individual augmentee (IA) Indoc Course and Deployed Family Fun Days

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Provides assistance to service members with special needs children and family members with medical needs including resource referral to medical, counseling and educational services, support groups and care providers.

Assists in finding duty stations where needs are met. Mandatory enrollment per OPNAVINST 1754.2D.

MWR Happenings Karaoke nights

NSA Washington's MWR team will host free karaoke nights at the Mordecai Booth's Public House located on theWashington 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.

New Service for Washington Navy Yard Customers

Based on customer inputs and requests, Navy Exchange (NEX) and Naval Support Activity Washington (NSAW) have partnered to install a Redbox DVD rental machine located at the Town Center Bldg. 22 next to the ITT sales office. Please come by and check out the new service!

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO PREPARE? Are you prepared for an emergency? For the next 12 weeks we’ll ask you 1 question each week to test your “RQ”. RQ stands for Readiness Quotient. Let’s see how prepared you are. Ready.gov or your Fleet and Family Support Center can help, if you want to know more. Personal preparedness supports mission readiness.

Do you have a personal emergency or disaster plan? Does your command? Does your community? Do you know what they are?

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

Storm recovery aided by training and good leadership

By Joseph P. Cirone JointBaseAnacostia-BollingPublicAffairs The effective efforts made soon after Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) experienced the effects of the unusual "derecho storm" during the weekend resulted from good training, teamwork and leadership.

Quickly after the devastating storm struck JBAB and the surrounding area, its response and recovery efforts kicked into high gear.

"We experienced widespread damage on the base," JBAB Commander, Navy Capt. Anthony T. Calandra, said.

Soon after the storm passed and safety concerns permitted, Air Force Col. Michael Saunders, JBAB vice commander, and Air Force Lt. Col. Allen Thibeaux, JBAB public works officer, helped lead last weekend's response and recovery efforts.

Members of the JBAB Public Works Department; Security Services Division; Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division (MWR) and other JBAB team members used concepts honed and lessons learned from their participation in Exercise Citadel Gale, an annual Navy-wide hurricane preparedness training evolution, conducted in April.

"The value of training exercises and taking seriously the lessons learned cannot be overstated," said Tim Trammell, JBAB's training and readiness officer.

During the two-week long Exercise Citadel Gale, some of JBAB's scenarios included hur-

ricane winds knocking out power; heavy rain causing flooding in buildings and forcing their evacuation and personnel relocation and roads being blocked by fallen trees. Last weekend's storm included power outages, heavy rain and roadways blocked by fallen trees.

"What you saw Monday morning is nothing like what the base looked like Saturday morning. The response and recovery efforts enabled JBAB to be fully mission capable," Calandra said.

Calandra called the response and recovery efforts outstanding. "Notwithstanding the wonderful efforts and the great leadership, there is still much more to do," he said. "If you or your team is able to do any local clean-up of debris, it would speed up the recovery process," Calandra told JBAB department heads to assess their areas of responsibility and to check for any hidden damage.

Calandra urged, "Please make it a point to also thank the PublicWorks and Security team, along with many members of the MWR team, for the long hours they put in over the weekend and their outstanding effort to get the base up and running."

He also expressed thanks for the cooperation of all JBAB residents and personnel, stating that their cooperation, patience and understanding during the natural disaster situation was just as important as the training, leadership and teamwork aspects. "We run this base as a team and that is how we recover," he concluded.

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Legal Corner In an effort to keep you informed of military discipline and administrative matters that have occurred in Naval DistrictWashington,theWaterline will periodically publish CourtMartial and Administrative Separation results.

Court Martial U.S. v. HA, USN, In a General Court-Martial, HA pled guilty to violating 4 specifications of article 120 (sexual assault). The Military Judge sentenced the HA to reduction in rate to E-1, confinement for 84 months, and a dishonorable discharge.

Administrative Processing A Commander was taken to a Board of Inquiry after having been found guilty at NJP for Adultery. The Board voted to retain the officer in the Navy.

Improve your speaking and leadership skills!

Come to Helmsmen Toastmasters!

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!"

JBAB Thrift Shop Reopened July 10!

The JBAB Thrift Shop has been closed since the hurricane/rains last August due to structural damage to the building. We are now relocated to Building 72 (Enterprise Hall) where Navy Campus was. We have officially reopened Tuesday, July 10. Our hours will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Drug Education for Youth

This summer, uniformed service members will participate in the Drug Education For Youth (DEFY) program. Through DEFY, uniformed service members work with youth to encourage discipline and combat drug use and gang violence.This rewarding camp works with kids 9-12 years old and helps them develop character, leadership, and confidence to engage in positive healthy lifestyles as drug free citizens. For the parents the program is just as rewarding for them as it is for their kids. This spectacular camp will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 23-27, 2012 and July 30- August 1 at the Washington Navy Yard. The camp is open to all Active Duty personnel and DOD employees. Parents are encouraged to drop off their children early at 7:30 a.m. All meals, trips, and expenses are covered by the program. For registration information please contact EN2 Simmons at (202)644-3633 jason.p.simmons@navy.mil or Mr. Jelani Still at (202) 433-6857. An application is attached and must be received NLT JULY 13. Spots are filling up fast and we have a maximum of 25 slots available.

100,000 Jobs Mission Hiring Event

As part of an ongoing initiative to provide jobs for wounded warriors, transitioning service members, veterans and their spouses, Naval District Washington (NDW) Family Support Programs will host a second hiring event Saturday, Aug. 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 12,000 veterans.

At the event, attendees will an opportunity to meet with several potential employers.

"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 theVA, or DD-214 along with a photo ID, to enter the base. For more information about the initiative, and to register visit www.100000JobsMission.com.

Military Moves Did you know?

When shipping electronics, you must ensure the packer annotates the make, model and serial number of all electronic items.

What does this mean to you?

The importance of having the make, model and serial number annotated is crucial, especially on the receiving end.

This is important because you want to make sure that all items shipped, are received at destination.

Also, in the event that you need to file a claim; Having the make, model and serial number annotated is important when trying to receive the full replacement value for that item.

Please contact your Transportation Officer for additional information or visit your nearest Personal Property Processing Office orTransportation Management Office at your location for assistance; or you can contact our office at the following website for assistance and guidance: http://www.belvoir.army.mil/jppsowa

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Andre N. McIntyre

Recruits from Division 816 march in formation after completing physical training at Recruit Training Command (RTC). Division 816 is one of the Special Warfare Operations divisions at RTC. The "800" Divisions are made up of rating candidates for Special Warfare Operator, Special Warfare Boat Operator, Navy Diver, Explosive Ordnance Disposal and rescue swimmers.

RTC Celebrates History of the Petty Officer

By Brian Walsh, Recruit Training Command Public Affairs Recruit Training Command's (RTC) Petty Officer Association (POA) celebrated the history of the petty officer at an event hosted by the POA in the Recruit Memorial Chapel at RTC, June 28.

More than 300 people, including Capt.

John Dye, RTC commanding officer, attended the event that proceeded the frocking of Boatswain's Mate Daniel Muniz, Fire Controlman Charles Spears and Engineman BrandonWhitaker to the rank of petty officer first class.

Unique to the Navy, frocking allows a Sailor to wear and assume the responsibility oftheirnewrankbeforetheyareactuallypaid.

Petty officers have always been important members of the Navy. Initially, they wore neither uniforms nor rank insignia, they usually held appointments only while serving on the ship whose Captain selected them.

In 1841, petty officers got their first rank insignia, which was an eagle perched on an anchor. The recognition of three classes of petty officers did not occur until 44 years later in 1885, when chevrons with points down were placed under a spread eagle facing the opposite direction of today's insignia.

The present petty officer insignia came about in 1894; a year after the Navy established the chief petty officer rank.

"You do not put on chief's anchors without first rising through the ranks of petty officer," said GasTurbineTechnician (Mechanical) 2nd ClassThomas Barker. "As a petty officer you start to learn what it takes to be a leader and what it takes to run a division of a department. To me being a petty officer is taking those first steps toward leadership."

Petty officers serve as supervisors, technicalexperts,andmentorsthroughoutthefleet.

"To be a petty officer, to me, is being able to assist and guide my fellow peers to success,"saidAviationMaintenanceAdministrationman 1st Class Tanya Smith "Mentorship is a very important part of being a leader."

As a hands-on supervisor of many Sailors, petty officers are often the ones young Sailors turn to for advice beyond professional issues.

"Being approachable and actually caring is a major part of taking care of your fellow Sailors," Smith said. "Accessibility allows you the opportunity to address any issues whether they are personal or professional."

The progression from seamen to petty officer or "being frocked" is a significant step in the career of a Sailor. It is a promotion marked by tradition and an increase in roles and responsibility.

"I spent the early part of my career as a petty officer 3rd class through to 1st class," said ChiefYeoman Bryan Davis. "It is a time in the Navy that I constantly look back on

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MovieReview:Savages

Book review

Descent into Chaos

Reviewed by CDR Youssef Aboul-Enein, USN

Descent into Chaos: The UnitedStatesandtheFailureof Nation Building in Pakistan, Afghanistan,and Central Asia byAhmedRashid. Viking,adivision of Penguin Books, New York. 461 pages,2008.

Ahmed Rashid has in the past written insightful books and articles about Southwest Asia, he is best known for introducing western readers to theTaliban, in an award winning book by the same name. His current book is longer than any of his previous published volumes, but provides a survey of current events in the trouble region of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia. It is a region in which al-Qaida matured to the point of being able to carry out the attacks of 9-11, and now the focus of effort has temporarily been redirected from Iraq back to

Afghanistan, with senior American commanders requesting more resources to deal with al-Qaida and its resurgent Taliban hosts.

While his discussion of eventsinSouthwestAsiaiscogent and timely, his assessment of American decisionmaking has the neo-conservative conspiratorial bent; on page50oftheintroductionhe referred to Donald Rumsfeld as Undersecretary of Defense instead of Secretary of Defense. He espouses that Bush

(directed (dir ected by Oliv Oliver er Stone) Stone)

Administration officials are purposefully keeping the Americanpublicinaconstant state of fear, a notion that is neitherpracticalnorpragmatic, as we attempt to address the challenges posed by violent Militant Islamist groups.

Rashid opens with Afghanistan, and the unlikely rise of Hamid Karzai, what distinguishes Rashid’s work is the nuances of allies who revert to enemies and then allies again in the fragile tribal political structure of Afghanistan. The book offers interesting insight into the role of Pakistan’s InterService Intelligence (ISI), a notorious organization that manages Afghan tribal affairs. In 1999, the Taliban murdered Hamid Karzai’s father, and according to the book with the knowledge of the ISI. The ISI wished to maintain an Afghanistan that would be a satellite of Pakistan to offer the nation

See Descent, Page 8

Reviewed by Benjamin Wojtasik, Strategy and Future Requirements Oliver Stone’s Savages, based on Don Wilson’s 2010 best seller, is the story of Ben (Aaron Johnson), a peaceloving and charitable Berkeley graduate, and Chon (Taylor Kitsch), an ex-Navy SEAL and experienced soldier. The two are an unlikely set of best friends who have developed, and have made a fortune from, the best strain of marijuana in the world.

Their product is highly sought after, and eventually attracts the attention of a much larger Mexican cartel, which is looking to expand their operations and increase the potency of their own product.

When Ben and Chon walk away from the cartel’s offer to develop a partnership, the cartel decides to provide an additional incentive to sweeten the deal - in the form of kidnapping their mutual girlfriend, Ophelia (Blake Lively). Ben and Chon are forced to depart from their comfortable Southern California lifestyle and embrace the chaotic, violent, savage nature of the drug underworld to save her.

Stone knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat. The film has fantastic visuals – a Stone hallmark – which cover a number of different formats. To name just a few, Stone utilizes web cameras, cell phone footage, and blackand-white shots to continually change perspective.

The effect can be a bit jarring, as viewers quickly experience a wide spectrum of visual sequences, from hazy montages that emphasize southern California’s natural sense of relaxation

Poster courtesy Universal Pictures

and opulence, to dark and gritty handheld camcorder footage capturing the hyper violence of cartel “business”. Likewise, the action throughout the film is intense, chaotic, and gory.

Stone pulls no punches in illustrating just how roughand-tumble life in the drug trade can be. Squeamish viewers should expect a few eye-covering moments throughout the film.

Performance wise, the supporting cast steals the show. John Travolta is excellent in his portrayal of a crooked DEA agent supporting Ben and Chon’s budding marijuana enterprise. Benicio Del Toro is absolutely phenomenal in his villainous role as a violent cartel

enforcer – probably the best performance in the entire film. Selma Hayek plays the cool, elegant, and merciless head of the Mexican cartel with ease. Without such an all-star support staff, Johnson, Kitsch, and Lively probably wouldn’t have been able to carry the film. Thankfully, the support offered is more than enough to keep the story interesting.

Overall, Savages is an enjoyable summer thriller.

Viewers should not expect any kind of deep philosophical musings on the vicious nature of mankind. Rather, they should look for an adrenaline-inducing, heartpounding, and exciting thrill-ride of an adventure.

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ShipShape Weight Program Starts Today!

Leigh Houck, WNY Branch Health Clinic The Branch Health Clinic Washington Navy Yard will offer the next session of the ShipShape Weight Management Program for active duty members from July 12 through August 30, 2012. Classes will meet Thursday afternoons from 12–1:30 p.m. in the classroom at the Branch Health Clinic, Building 175. Participants are required to attend no fewer than seven of the eight classes.

ShipShape is an eight-week program that reflects the current most up-to-date knowledge on weight loss. It is designed to assist active duty members in meeting the Department of Navy body composition standards. Active duty members may self refer or will get a referral from their Command Fitness Leader if they fail the body composition assessment portion of the Physical Fitness Assessment.

The program presents a healthy and permanentapproachtoweightlossandprovides basic information on nutrition, stress management, physical activity, and behavior modification techniques to lower and maintain a healthy body weight. Participants will learn about goal setting, building support systems, portion control, and handling obstacles to exercising. To register for the program or get further information, please call theHealthEducatorat202-433-6311oremail leigh.houck@med.navy.mil.

Foractivedutymembersunabletoattend ShipShapeandwhoneedhelpmanagingand losingweight,MilitaryOneSourceoffersoneon-one coaching. The following frequently asked questions will get you started.

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SAFETY Continued from 1 small children.

The second big precaution regarding pools is vigilant safety practices regarding children. If one is taking care of a toddler or young child, make sure they're never out of arms reach when around a pool.

"Always watch your kids [around the pool]," said Peake. "It only takes a matter of seconds for something to happen."

The final big precaution is always being prepared for emergencies. Keep life preservers and other flotation aids constantly at the ready, and keep a phone by the pool just in case emergency aid needs to be summoned. Swimming in a pool with a lifeguard is best, but if one has a pool at home, they should get trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

When one is swimming at the beach, a lot of the same rules apply, but there are some additional caveats. Always keep close watch of children as by a pool, swim with a lifeguard present, but also consider these

participants achieve lifestyle changes.

What is the goal of this program? The goal is to facilitate permanent, healthy weight control through lifestyle modification in nutrition and physical activity.

For whom is this program intended?The program is ideal for Reserve Component members and for active duty members who exceed or are at risk of exceeding BCA requirements but do not have access to the ShipShape program. Family members and retirees that wish to achieve a healthier weight, or who are referred by their provider for weight-related medical problems, may also attend.

When can I sign up? The program is available now. Participants can sign up online or by phone.

How do I register for the program? You must establish a free account with Military One Source and enroll at www.mili taryonesource.com. Click on the “All Topics” tab and select Health and Wellness Coaching or select Health and Wellness Coaching from the Quick Links on the side of the homepage. To sign up with a coach, call 1-800-342-9647 or schedule online coaching sessions.

Who is eligible for online counseling?

Anyone who is eligible for Military OneSource services (except for children under 18 and people with issues and conditions described in the previous answer above) is eligible for online counseling. Military OneSource is available any time worldwide to all active duty, Guard, and Reserve members (regardless of activation status), and their families as well as to deployed civilians and their families.

Is there a limit to the number of online sessions?Yes. A person who is referred to online counseling may receive up to 12 sessions per issue within a 12-month period.

other tips from the NSC. The NSC warns to be realistic about your ability, learn to swim if you do not know how, swim in areas where a life guard is on duty, and actually do what the lifeguard tells you, obey signs, and recognize water conditions and depths.

One often ignored piece of advice is one concerning riptides: always swim parallel to the shore in order to escape a rip current, and then swim back in. Fighting a riptide will only tire one out and could prove to be dangerous even for very strong swimmers.

"Especially for Sailors who are trained, they might think 'oh, I can handle it'," said Peake. "But it is important to never let your guard down."

For such a popular destination during the 101 Critical Days of Summer, it certainly can be a precarious one, but if one keeps their wits and safety information about them, then many of the dangers of the pool or beach can be negated and focus can be spent on having fun.

For more information on water safety, please visit the Naval Safety Center at http://www.public.navy.mil/navsafecen.

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 R. Jason Brunson

A seven-week-old bald eagle nests approximately 55 feet high in a loblolly pine tree at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md. Environmental specialists from Naval Support Facility Indian Head work with researchers from the College of William and Mary to identify and examine the health of the bald eagle population on the base. NSF Indian head has a rich tie to the environment.

POTOMAC Continued from 1 own, even if it is born out of NSFIH. It was established in 1918 as the Lower Station, Dahlgren Proving Ground (in honor of John A. Dahlgren, "the father of American naval ordnance") out of Indian Head, but while Indian Head changed its primary use to other purposes, Dahlgren stayed pretty much the same, being named Dahlgren Naval Proving Ground in 1932 and becoming the principle U.S. proving ground for the 1930s, 40s, and most of the 50s.

In 1959 the name was changed to Naval Weapons Laboratory, Dahlgren, to reflect a change in role to one more research based.

This research-based role continues to this day, although the name did change a couple more times in the 1970s and 1980s to the Naval SurfaceWarfare to reflect its change in orientation towards developing integrated warfare systems.

Just like NSF Indian Head, control of Dahlgren came under control of CNIC and joined NDW in 2003. Also in 2005, its name became current as NSF Dahlgren, as it

For more news from other bases around the Washington, D.C. area,

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stands today.

Besides soaking in the history of these two unique installations, what is there to do at NSF Indian Head and Dahlgren? At NSF Dahlgren, besides a wide variety of physical fitness and outdoor activities, one can visit the Cannonball Lanes Bowling Center, the Game Time Sports Grill, the Liberty Center, or Craftech, where one can take a variety of arts and crafts classes. Also, if one likes working on their car, there is a fully stocked auto repair shop.

Similar to Dahlgren, NSF Indian Head offers a variety of outdoor and physical fitness activities, and there is also the Stars and Strikes Bowling Center, the Auto Skills Center (where one can take classes about automobiles), and the Globe and Anchor pub or the Tiki Bar.Visit the Liberty Center for a variety of activities to participate in to just relax.

No matter if one's tastes are historical or recreational, the tenant facilities of NSASP, NSF Indian Head and Dahlgren will provide something for everyone to participate in.

For more information on NSASP, NSF Indian Head and NSF Dahlgren, locate their base guides on www.dcmilitary.com.

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USS Constitution Celebrates Independence Day, War of 1812 Bicentennial Underway

By Seaman Michael Achterling, USS Constitution Public Affairs USS Constitution and her crew got underway for her annual July 4th turnaround cruise in Boston Harbor, July 4.

The cruise was Constitution's second of 2012 and one of the last major events of Boston Navy Week, June 28-July 5.

"There is simply no better way to celebrate Independence Day than being on board Constitution," said Cmdr. Matthew Bonner, Constitution's 72nd commanding officer. "And this year is made even more special by celebrating the commemoration of the War of 1812 and sailing with USCGC Eagle to honor the nation."

The ship got underway shortly after 11 a.m. with 499 guests in attendance. Many of them were winners of Constitution's 2012 lottery drawing. Chief of Naval Operations for Denmark Rear Adm. Finn Hansen and four of Constitution's former commanding officers were also aboard.

"The Fourth of July is all about history and heritage," said SonarTechnician (Submarine) 1st Class (SS) Mark Comeiro, a Boston native, and Constitution's officer of the deck for the underway. "As such, it couldn't be more appropriate for our ship to get underway today.

This ship is very special to a lot of people from this city, state and country. I am so proud to serve aboard her."

At 11:45 a.m., retired Cmdr. Bob Gillen, Constitution's 59th commanding officer, and representatives of the Bellingham Bell company unveiled Constitution's new shipboard bell. The inscription on the bell commemorates the bicentennial of theWar of 1812, a war

STEAKS Continued from 3 see all of the Sailors' hard work and reward them for their efforts."

The steaks were transported to the ship, where the volunteers, with help from Sailors, marinated and seasoned the meat in preparation for the event.

"Grilling the steaks is our way of giving back to the Sailors," said Jeff Peters, another volunteer with Cooks from the Valley. "We make sure to purchase a high quality of steak so each Sailor eats the quality food they deserve."

Celebrating the holiday one day after the Fourth of July, Sailors also spent the afternoon relaxing and enjoying a variety of recreational events. They competed in a touch football game, raced remote control cars, hit golf balls off the fantail and listened to music.

"Not only did I get a chance to relax from work and see my friends, I got the chance to

EDDLE PEDAL Continued from 3 Wood's observations mirror those of Robert Brooks,chiefoftheNSASPPoliceDepartment.

"Having officers on bikes provides the base with officer presence in a lot of areas which

in which Constitution won three major victories. It's also the fourth bell in the ship's 214year history.

At noon, Constitution performed a 21-gun salute near Fort Independence on Castle Island. Fort Independence is a state park that served as a defense post for Boston Harbor at one time.

"It was a very moving experience to be aboard this ship on the Fourth of July," said Seamus Daly, one of Constitution's lottery winners. "The three salutes the Constitution performed and the flyover was simply fantastic."

At 12:20 p.m., Constitution passed amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and rendered honors with a 19-gun salute, which culminated with a flyover demonstration by the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Blue Angels.

Sailors performed a final 17-gun salute to the city of Boston near Coast Guard Station Boston, the former site of the Edmund Hartt Shipyard where Constitution was built. The shots honored the 16 states that comprised America when Constitution launched in 1797 and one in honor of the ship. She returned to her berth at approximately 1:30 p.m.

Additionally, Constitution's color guard detail will present the colors at the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at Boston's Hatch Shell at 8:30 p.m. tonight.

This is the sixth of eight Navy Weeks Constitution Sailors are scheduled to participate in throughout 2012, celebrating the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Boston Navy Week is being held in conjunction with Boston Harborfest, a festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of Boston.

The primary purpose of Navy Week is to increase Navy awareness by presenting the

enjoy an absolutely amazing steak," said Airman Recruit Torri Wentz. "The cooks did a great job; the steak was the highlight of my day."

Cooks from the Valley volunteers also brought steaks to Sailors serving aboard guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) and the Arleigh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) during a five-day visit to ships in the Arabian Sea. Lincoln is the flagship for Carrier Strike Group (CSG) Nine, which is also comprised of embarked Carrier Air Wing Two, Cape St. George and Destroyer Squadron Nine. CSG9 is in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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

FormorenewsfromUSSAbrahamLincoln (CVN 72), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn72/.

may not be accessible to vehicles," he said.

"The officers also have a better opportunity to interface with the community on a more personal level."

Brooks added that personnel onboard NSASP installations in Dahlgren and Indian Head can expect to see more NSASP bike officers on patrol this summer.

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 David P. Coleman

USS Constitution sails up Boston Harbor during Boston Navy Week.

Boston Navy Week is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. The eight-day long event commemorates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and coalition ships from around the world.

Navy to Americans who live in cities that normally do not have a significant naval presence. Boston Navy Week will showcase the mission, capabilities and achievements of the U.S. Navy and provide residents the opportunity to meet Sailors firsthand.

Constitution is the world's oldest commissionedwarshipafloatandwelcomesmorethan 500,000 visitors per year. She defended the sea lanes against threat from 1797 to 1855, much

OFFICER Continued from 5 and cherish to remind me to be grounded and grateful for the petty officers who led me.

When I think of what a model petty officer is, I see someone that is not looking for recognition, nor one who steps on people to get promoted. I thank them for striving everyday to mold Sailors into who they need to be to

DESCENT Continued from 6 strategic depth in case of a mass conventional war with India.

A theory that is dismissed by Pakistan’s civilian strategic thinkers but which Pakistan’s military continues to espouse. The net result of this policy is the tolerance of sectarian violence and extremism in Afghanistan, that many consider already infecting Pakistan. Among the items highlighted is President Musharraf’s discussion with nine corps commanders each controlling 60,000 troops after 9-11, in which it was agreed to accept all of America’s demands and negotiate them down over the details.

The “Yes, But !” treatment is how the book describes it.

Some of this double-talk included Pakistan requesting it withdraw its forces and operatives during a temporary halt in hos-

likethemissionoftoday'sNavy.America'sNavy: Keeping the sea free for more than 200 years.

Constitution's mission today is to offer community outreach and education about the ship's history.

For more information, visit www.history.navy.mil/ussconstitution or www.face book.com/ussconstitutionofficial.

For more news from USS Constitution, visit www.navy.mil/local/constitution/.

make the Navy the best that it can be."

Recruit Training Command, located on Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., trains more than 37,000 volunteer civilian recruits annually, transformingthemintobasicallytrainedSailors.

Learn more at http://bootcamp.navy.mil or http://www.facebook.com/NavyRecruitTrainingCommand/.

FormorenewsfromNavalServiceTraining Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/great lakes/.

tilities in Operation Enduring Freedom, only to see with Pakistani nationals, Taliban and al-Qaida escaping. But then some tribal ties run deep. 'In addition, there were disagreements over the composition of the Afghan Northern Alliance government in which Pakistan voiced concerns attempting to ensure compliant Afghan leaders and not necessarily competent or popular ones.

The book continues highlighting challenges like the Talibinization of Pakistan’s Northwest Frontier and the jumble of Islamist parties who stray into violent Militant Islamist action by offering aid, support and safe haven for the Taliban and al-Qaida affiliates. The book is an excellent introduction to the nuances inherent in fighting violent Militant Islamists in the region.

Editor’s Note: CDR Aboul-Enein teaches part time at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington D.C. He is author of “Militant Islamist Ideology: Understanding the Global Threat,” published by Naval Institute Press.

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The Plamondon Companies 321 Ballenger Center Drive, Frederick, MD 21703

Careers@plamondon-cos.com FAX: (301) 695-5066 EOE

1030843

DUNKIN DONUTS ANACOSTIA BOLLING Is Looking For You! If you have great people skills, willing to learn, and want a FT/PT job.

School is right around the corner and homemakers will be free to pursue a little extra cash. We are looking for:

Managers, Assts and Crew.

You’re welcome to come in and fill out an application.

703-485-67914 Ask for Mary Grace

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PORSCHE 911 ’99: 66k mi, Excel Cond., many new parts incl new engine. $20,500 202-255-8127

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