YARDLINES The Official Electronic Newsgram of Norfolk Naval Shipyard
october 29, 2018
shipyard commander Captain Kai Torkelson deputy commander Captain Daniel Rossler command master chief CMDCM (AW/SW) Michael Reese public affairs officer Terri Davis Editor Kristi Britt public affairs STAFF Michael Brayshaw, April Brown, Floyd Logan, Troy Miller, Curtis Steward, Anna Taylor Interested in submitting information to be featured in the next Yardlines? Email the Public Affairs Office at NSFH_NNSY_ PAO@Navy.mil. YARDLINES is a Department of Defense publication and is authorized for members of the DoD. Contents of Yardlines are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Yardlines is published bi-monthly. Submissions are due on the 4th and 14th of each month. The public affairs staff reserves the right to edit submissions for content and brevity. like us on facebook www.facebook.com/NorfolkNavalShipyard1 follow us on twitter www.twitter.com/NNSYNews watch videos on youtube www.youtube.com/NNSYBroadcast read Service to the fleet and Yardlines online www.issuu.com/nnsy
pink out day
The Federal Women’s Program (FWP) hosted NNSY’s Pink Out Day Oct. 18 in honor of breast cancer victims and survivors around the world. Members of the FWP and NNSY Fire Department posed for a photo in front of Bldg. 1500 to mark the occasion. FWP members also passed out pink ribbons for employees to wear. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual observance designed to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. For information about all the FWP’s initiatives, contact Carlynn Lucas at 396-2419. (Photos by Shelby West, Shipyard Photographer)
Norfolk Naval Shipyard held its annual Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) kick-off ceremony Oct. 11 in the Command Briefing Room, recognizing the official start to NNSY’s CFC season. “At Norfolk Naval Shipyard, we serve our nation and our Navy,” said Shipyard Commander Capt. Kai Torkelson. “We also serve our communities and families. And, thanks to CFC, we are able to serve internationally. Our demonstrated CORE values-Care, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence can extend far outside our own gates. We care and demonstrate presence through our contributions. We take Ownership when we choose to positively impact someone’s life. We Respect and Honor by demonstrating and recognizing our common humanity. And, we achieve excellence by our service to others. CFC provides us with a great vehicle to do that.” The shipyard’s goal is for employees to contribute $350,000 this year to the charities of their choice. It’s fast and easy to donate. Just go online to cfcgiving.opm.gov and make your pledge. Choose the following UIC: Norfolk NSYD Portsmouth (UIC:N00181) (Portsmouth, VA) (CFC:H0T6YM). Making a paper pledge is easy too. Ask your CFC Representative for a copy of the form. Fill out the employee pledge sheet and return it to your CFC Representative. For more information or to find out who your CFC Representative is, please contact Dorassa Fields at 396-3672. (Photos by Shayne Hensley, Shipyard Photographer)
never leave your cac unattended When leaving your workstation, please ensure your Common Access Card (CAC) is removed from the keyboard or card reader. Leaving your CAC unattended is prohibited. Your CAC is a controlled item and, as such, its loss or misuse could afford our enemies access to sensitive information. Additionally, do not write your pin number down anywhere. Please look out for each other; co-worker accountability goes a long way in self-correcting simple issues. If you have questions about this announcement, please contact NNSY ISSM Richard Etter at 396-7494.
holiday curtailment
Norfolk Naval Shipyard will curtail all but essential operations on Dec. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31, 2018 and Jan. 1, 2019. Official government holidays are Dec. 25, 2018 and Jan. 1, 2019. Curtailing all but essential operations on the above dates will achieve maximum economy for a holiday period when significant numbers of employees are absent from work, thus reducing the normal productive effort. All three shifts will work on Dec. 21, 2018, ending with the third shift at 7:40 a.m. Dec. 22, 2018. Employees will return to work Jan. 2, 2019, starting with the first (or day) shift. This year, 40 hours of annual leave will be needed. Employees with sufficient annual leave will take leave during the curtailment period. New employees starting work after June 1, 2018 will take Leave Without Pay (LWOP) as an employment condition if they do not have sufficient leave to cover the curtailment period; or they may be furloughed (FWOP) per applicable negotiated agreements or other regulations.
health fair/open season information
The Federal Benefits Open Season will run from Nov. 12 to Dec. 10. Open Season is the time for you to think about your health, dental, vision, and tax-savings needs. During Open Season you can make elections that you usually cannot make at any other time of the year. You can enroll or make changes to your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB), Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), and Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS) enrollment. NNSY will hold a Health and Wellness Fair Nov. 2 from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the 2nd floor of Bldg. 1575. Representatives from various health insurance plans will be in attendance, along with representatives from MWR, and the Civilian Employee Assistance Program. Due to limited parking, please consider using the shipyard shuttle, which stops directly in front of the building.
Tuition Assistance Deadline
The deadline for submitting a Tuition Assistance (TA) request for spring 2019 is Dec. 8, 2018. Requests received after the deadline will be processed at the end of the curtailment period beginning Jan 3, 2019, on a first-in first-out basis. For questions/assistance or to submit your TA requests for fall 18 and spring 19, contact: Tasha Beverly, tasha.beverly@navy.mil, 757-396-0557 For questions or assistance w/grades, course repayments (NOI), school billing/payments, etc. contact: Camilla Smith, Camilla.smith1@navy.mil, 757-396-0516
flthro corner Informal Lunch and Learns - In an effort to provide NNSY employees information and education on beneficial Human Resources topics, FLTHRO will host informal “Lunch and Learn” training sessions throughout 2018. Bring your lunch, we’ll provide the education! All NNSY employees are welcome and encouraged to attend these informal sessions. FLTHRO has seating for 33 employees, and attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Nov. 15 - Workers Compensation - 11:20 a.m. to Noon - Open to All Employees Jan. 31, 2019 - Writing a Position Description - 9 to 11 a.m. - Geared Towards Supervisors/Managers Feb. 6, 2019 - Resume Writing - 11:20 a.m. to Noon - Open to All Employees Mar. 13, 2019 - Reasonable Accomodations - 11:20 a.m. to Noon - Open to All Employees Apr. 18, 2019 - Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) - 11:20 a.m. to Noon - Open to All Employees May 15, 2019 - Resume Writing - 11:20 a.m. to Noon - Open to All Employees May 30, 2019 - Writing a Position Description - 9 to 11 a.m. - Geared Towards Supervisors/Managers June 11, 2019 - Navigating USAJobs - 11:20 a.m. to Noon - Open to All Employees July 25, 2019 - Resume Writing - 11:20 a.m. to Noon - Open to All Employees Aug. 15, 2019 - Writing a Position Description - 9 to 11 a.m. - Geared Towards Supervisors/Managers Sep. 12, 2019 - Navigating USAJobs - 11:20 a.m. to Noon - Open to All Employees
All courses and events are located at Bldg. 15, McKeever Street, 2nd Floor in the Training Center, Room 223. Participants are encouraged to use the shuttle service as parking at FLTHRO is limited. All participants must sign into the front desk prior to attending the session. If you have questions you may contact Germaine Harris at 396-2100. You must RSVP via email to FLTHRO_ Training@navy.mil to reserve a seat. You will receive a confirmation of enrollment from this office.
C-FRAM Fraud Scheme Awareness:
Product Substitution
Delivery of goods/services that do not conform to contract requirements
DOD Example
In May 2018, Rogelio Vasquez, owner of PRB Logics Corporation, was arrested on allegations he acquired old, used or discarded integrated circuits (ICs) from Chinese suppliers. The ICs had been repainted and remarked with counterfeit logos, altered date and lot codes, and modified countries of origin. Vasquez then sold the counterfeit ICs as new parts made by manufacturers such as Xilinx, Analog Devices, and Intel. Prosecutors filed an asset forfeiture complaint for $97,362 in cash seized from Vasquez’s residence in 2016. The charges of wire fraud and trafficking in counterfeit parts each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment, and trafficking counterfeit goods carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
DON Example
In December 2016, Jiang Yan of China was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for attempting to purchase and export to China integrated circuits (ICs) without a license, and for conspiring to sell counterfeits of those ICs in the U.S. Yan requested his U.S. contact to purchase certain sophisticated Xilinx ICs used in military satellites and missiles. The contact indicated the ICs were only available in military inventory and required an export license to ship to China. Yan then requested the ICs be stolen from military inventory and replaced with counterfeit ICs. The conspirators were arrested on site at the meeting location in Milford, CT. As part of his sentence, Yan was ordered to forfeit $63,000 in cash seized incident to his arrest.
Indicators (Red Flags): Product ID differs from catalogue for inspection; Test results cannot be found or have been destroyed; Supplier provides gratuities to buyer; Contractor is behind schedule but quickly catches up.
Want to learn more about preventing contract fraud? Check out the C-FRAM site on WebCentral under C100CE. Need to report fraud? Contact the NNSY Hotline at 757-396-7971 or NNSY_IG_HOTLINE@NAVY.MIL
upcoming events
Pass and ID: NNSY Pass & ID hours are Monday Friday 0630 - 1500. Call 396-2393, 396-7260, or 396-5076 for more information. Parking: If your car is not registered and you do not have your parking placard visible, you WILL be towed! Make sure you register your vehicle at the Pass and ID Office. CEAP: Civilian Employee Assistance Program (CEAP) is available 24/7. The free service provides work and life benefits as well as support for a variety of issues to include childcare, finances, eldercare, identity theft, legal services, alcohol and substance abuse, and much more. Services are confidential for employees and family members; call 844-366-2327 or visit www.donceap.foh.psc.gov. Awards: The EARN Store is open. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7 to 8 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. in Bldg. 15. Call 396-8159 for more information.
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. •
Present - December 14 --The Norfolk Naval Shipyard Combined Federal Campaign is going on now. --Reach out to your CFC Code Chairperson or visit cfcgiving.opm.gov to donate. --The goal of this year’s campaign is $350,000.
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October 29, Bldg. 163 High Bay Area, 10:30 a.m. --The annual week-long America’s Shipyard Celebration will begin with a Big Rocks and Kick-Off Ceremony. --Everyone is invited to attend!
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October 30, Bldg. 1500 Command Briefing Room, 11:20 a.m. --The Federal Women’s Program will be hosting a lunch and \ learn entitled, “Vision and Strategies: Building a Better Workplace for our Daughters.” --Everyone is invited to attend.
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October 31, Bldg. 1500 Command Briefing Room, 11:20 a.m. --The Naval Civilian Managers Association will be hosting a lunch and learn regarding Four Lenses with a Senior Leader Panel Discussion featuring Shipyard Commander Capt. Kai Torkelson, Operations Officer Capt. Dianna Wolfson, and more.
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November 1, Bldg. 1500 Parade Field, 1 to 4 p.m. --The annual America’s Shipyard Celebration main event is include a knowledge share fair, live music, car show, talent showcase, flu shots, mammography bus, historical displays, and more. --Everyone is invited to attend.
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November 2, Bldg. 1575, 2nd Floor, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. --The annual NNSY Health and Wellness Fair will be held in honor of Open Season beginning in November. --Everyone is invited to attend.
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November 5, Chrysler Hall, 7 p.m. --The 2018 NNSY Apprentice Graduation will be held to honor the talented apprentices who will become journeymen of America’s Shipyard. --The graduation will be livestreamed on the NNSY Facebook page.
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November 9, Bldg. 1500 Flagpole, 8 a.m. --The Veteran Employee Readiness Group will be holding a Veterans Day Fall-In for Colors. --Everyone is invited to attend!
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November 12 - December 10 --The Federal Benefits Open Season officially begins! --Call the Benefits Line at 888-320-2917 for more information.
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November 27, Bldg. 1500 Lobby, 8 a.m. to noon --NNSY will be hosting an Armed Services Blood Drive. --Walk-ins are welcome! --Bring your VPP passport books to complete numbers 36 and 40b! --Please contact 396-9530 for additional information.
America’s Shipyard CELEBRATION 2018 Main Event THURSDAY, NOV. 1
AMERICA’S SHIPYARD CELEBRATION
The annual America’s Shipyard Celebration main event will be held Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. Bldg. 1500 Parade Field, 1-4 p.m. Time is allowed with supervisor approval.
KNOWLEDGE SHARE FAIR:
Come out and learn about various shops, codes and initiatives at NNSY during the Knowledge Share Fair! • NCMA • African American ERG • Code 1200 • FMA • Hispanic ERG • Occupational & Environmental Safety • Apprentice Association • American Indian ERG • Morale, Welfare and Recreation • Disability Awareness Council ERG • Automobile & Motorcycle Safety • Rapid Prototype Center • Veterans ERG • Combined Federal Campaign • Innovation Lab • Federal Womens Program • Code 200 • Outreach Program
EMPLOYEE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES: • • • • •
Live Music Car Show Talent Showcase USS Alabama Float K-9 Demonstration
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Mammography Bus Flu Shots Smoking Cessation Scavenger Hunt Fitness Demonstration
KickOff
Walk of History Heritage Room VPP Passport Sign-Offs Food Games
Spirit Days
MONDAY, OCT. 29
BIG ROCKS
Big Rocks and Kick-Off Ceremony with guest speaker, Portsmouth Mayor John Rowe. Bldg. 163 High Bay, 10:30 a.m.
Special Programs TUESDAY, OCT. 30
HOSTED BY FWP
Vision and Strategies: Building a Better Workplace for Our Daughters. CBR, 11:20 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31
HOSTED BY NCMA
Four Lenses with Senior Leader Panel Discussion featuring Shipyard Commander Capt. Kai Torkelson, Operations Officer Capt. Dianna Wolfson, and more! CBR, 11:20 a.m.
FRIDAY, NOV. 2
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HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR
Representatives from various health insurance plans, MWR and CEAP will be there. Bldg. 1575, 2nd Floor, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
MONDAY, OCT. 29
VETERANS PRIDE
TUESDAY, OCT. 30
TEAM SPIRIT
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, or Coast Guard, today’s the day to rep your branch. Support your favorite sports team!
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31
HALLOWEEN
‘Tis the season to be spooky! Keep your costumes appropriate for work, and remember, no capes or masks in the CIA!
THURSDAY, NOV. 1
AMERICA’S SHIPYARD
Wear your NNSY gear and show your shipyard pride.
FRIDAY, NOV. 2
FLASHBACK FRIDAY
Wish you could live in the fabulous 50s or the swinging 60s? Maybe the disco era? Dress like your favorite decade today. Participation in Spirit Day is not mandatory. Group photos will be taken each day at 11:15 at Bldg. 1500.
If you have questions about any of the events scheduled for the week of America’s Shipyard Celebration, please call 396-9550.
Do you have a car, truck or motorcycle you would like to display during the America’s Shipyard Celebration Car Show Nov. 1? Please contact Michael Taylor at michael.taylor7@ navy.mil and register to participate! Spaces are limited, so don’t delay!
Federal Women’s Program
November 1
Mobile Mammography Unit Early detection is key to survival of breast cancer. And now we’re bringing it to you.
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appointment spaces are available. Call or go online to schedule your appointment.
3D
screenings are currently covered by Medicare, BlueCross Federal & Mailhandler insurance plans.
Schedule your screening!
Health insurance rates applied
Financial assistance available for uninsured
Head to www.chesapeakemammo.com
Unit Features:
Fully equipped 40-foot van
Comfortable and discreet space
State-of-the-art 2D and 3D mammography unit
Quick appointments
For more information:
Call 757-312-6400
Email chesapeakemammo@chesapeakeregional.com
FWP meets every 2nd Thursday in Bldg. 510R1, 2nd Fl. Rm. 21, Summer Hours: 1400‐1500, Winter Hours: 1500‐1600
November 8th
$8.25
Roasted Turkey w/ Cornbread Dressing Mashed Potatoes w/ Giblet Gravy Seasoned Fresh Green Beans Dinner Roll Apple Cobbler or Sweet Potato Pie
Monday, November 12th
All locations CLOSED (in observance of Veterans Day)
Wednesday, November 21st
Northend CLOSED
Thursday, November 22nd Friday, November 23rd
All locations CLOSED
$5.95 Turkey Burger & Sweet Potato Fries