YARDLINES The Official Electronic Newsgram of Norfolk Naval Shipyard
February 9, 2018
shipyard commander Captain Scott Brown deputy commander Captain Daniel Rossler command master chief CMDCM (AW/SW) Michael Reese public affairs officer Terri Davis Editor Kristi Britt
AAERG presents african americans in times of war The Norfolk Naval Shipyard African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG) presents, “African Americans in Times of War,” a lunchtime meet and greet held Feb. 16 from 10:30 to 11:20 a.m. in the Bldg. 163 High Bay area. The guest speaker for the event will be Jack L. Ezzell Jr. All employees are invited and encouraged to attend.
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 online www.issuu.com/nnsy
The Federal Women’s Progrma will be hosting “Wear Red Day” in observance of American Heart Health Month Feb. 14. FWP members will be at the gates in the morning handing out ribbons and heart health information. In addition, there will be a group photo at 10:30 a.m. in front of Bldg. 1500.
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.
Recruiters David Franklin (Code 200), George Gillespie (Code 2340), and Geoffry Graves (Code 200) represented Norfolk Naval Shipyard at a Career Fair at Clemson University Jan. 24.
Feb. 21 - Alternative Dispute Resolution - Conflict Management March 21 - Resume Writing April 18 - Navigating USAJobs May 16 - Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) June 20 - Reasonable Accomodations - Disabilities July 18 - Workers Compensation - Work Related Injuries Aug. 15 - Resume Writing Sept. 19 - Navigating USAJobs The Department of the Navy (DON) Certified Mediator Training Tier I and II: Jul. 30-Aug. 2, Tier III Refresher: Sep. 17-18 Application deadline Apr. 27 Call 396-2218 for information. 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 (757) 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.
NNSY will be hosting its next Armed Services Blood Drive Feb. 14 in front of Bldg. 1500 from 8 a.m. to noon. Visit militaryblood.dod.mil to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred. Bring your VPP passport books to complete numbers 36 and 40b! Please contact Jeyzel Rossi at 396-9530 for additional information. (Photo by Shayne Hensley, Shipyard Photographer)
are you the next shipyard spotlight? Do you know someone who you think deserves to be recognized in an upcoming edition of Service to the Fleet magazine? The Public Affairs Office is looking for nominations for the Shipyard Spotlight segment. Send in your nominations to NFSH_NNSY_PAO@navy.mil.
scholarship opportunities for shipyard employee dependents
NNSY OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) BULLETIN February 2018
Scholarship opportunities are available to employee dependents of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) for the upcoming 2018-2019 academic year. The NNSY chapter of the National Association of Superintendents (NAS) is offering multiple $500 scholarships to deserving students who apply.
Potential Tax Season Scams
The scholarships are funded by personal funds contributed by the association members and are intended to recognize outstanding dependent students of shipyard Military and Civilian employees. Applicants are evaluated based on their academic achievements, extracurricular personal and service activities and a short personal narrative, with appropriate consideration given to special circumstances of need. Applications require sponsorship from a member of the NAS. A list of members can be found in the outlook distribution list titled NNSY_Superintendents Assn. Sponsors can provide a copy of the current year application.
Tax refund fraud affects hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of U.S. citizens annually. Victims usually first learn of the crime after having their returns rejected because scammers beat them to it. While you’re getting your taxes in order this filing season, be on guard against fake emails or web sites that may try to phish your personal or tax data. The IRS stresses that it will never initiate contact with taxpayers about a bill or refund. If you receive a phishing email that spoofs the IRS, consider forwarding it to phishing@irs.gov. Tax season is also when the phone-based tax scams kick into high gear, with fraudsters threatening taxpayers with arrest and other penalties if they don’t make an immediate payment over the phone. If you care for older parents or relatives, this may be a good time to remind them about these and other phone-based scams.
The Superintendents Association (NAS) will be competitively awarding eight $500 scholarships this year: four to dependent students of employees of NNSY at large and four to dependent students of Superintendent Association Members. Selectees will be presented an NAS Scholarship Certificate and a $500.00 check to be used for any legitimate educational expense of the student. Applications must be hand delivered (Mike Zydron or Kendra Burghard (396-4390), faxed (396-4080), or emailed (kendra.burghard@navy.mil) electronically no later than April 13. Selected scholarship recipients will be notified no later than May 18. Criteria for eligibility for an NSA scholarship: • Sons and daughters, wherever residing, and other dependents of a person who has been an active NNSY Employee for at least the last two consecutive years are eligible. Shipyard employees who are not NSA members should obtain sponsorship from an active NSA member for their dependent application. • Applicants must be enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) at an accredited college, university, or graduate school for the upcoming fall term and provide proof of same. • Previous recipients of a Superintendents Scholarship are permitted to apply and compete each year they are eligible.
THINK. PROTECT. OPSEC.
For more information on OPSEC, contact Ernest Fentress, OPSEC Program Manager (Code 1122) at 396-9410 NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD-PORTSMOUTH, VA 23709
commissary presidents day hours • Sunday, Feb. 18 - Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Monday, Feb. 19 - Closed • Tuesday, Feb. 20 - Closed • Wednesday, Feb. 21 - Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
lost and found Lose an item on NNSY property? Or maybe you’ve found an item and are interested in where you can turn that item in? The NNSY Police maintain all turned in Lost & Found Property. A list of recently found items is available in the Bldg 1618 (NNSY Police Precinct) Lobby. Items will be advertised for 45 days after turn-in. After 45 days, unclaimed items will be disposed of per base security policy. For more information regarding Lost and Found Property, please contact Police LT Hall at 396-4956.
• Thursday, Feb. 22 - Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Friday, Feb. 23 - Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Saturday, Feb. 24 - Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
nnsy earth day event The NNSY Code 106.3 Environmental Department will be hosting its annual Earth Day event April 26 from 10 a.m. to noon in front of Bldg. 1500. Come on out and support environmental awareness and stewardship. For more information, contact Nicole Iutzi at 396-0599.
Personnel in Need of Leave As of Feb. 6
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. 1500, 1st floor. Call 396-8159 for more information. Got a story idea for service to the fleet or yardlines? Send a detailed email of your story suggestion or shipyard spotlight nominee to the Public Affairs Office and it could be featured in future additions.
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Alexander, Casey - Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Baggett, Nicole - Admin Support Assistant Bond, Nathan W. - Fabric Worker Apprentice Chenoweth, Christina Apprentice Woodcrafter Clayton, John - Supervisory Engineering Technician Cowan, Michael - A/C Equipment Mechanic Crank, William Instrument Mechanic Leader Davis, Ernest - Internal Shop Manager Early, Latisha - Tech Librarian Emerson, Ashlee - Physical Science Technician Fitchett III, Hartwell J. Boilermaker Supv. Freeh, Daniel - Engineering Technician Gurganus, James Pipefitter Hatch, Frieda - Rigger Leader Hill, Michael A. Sheetmetal Worker James, Patrice - Financial Technician Jarman, James - Rigger Kee, Cal - Production Controller Kelly, Christopher Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Linsmier, David - Nuclear Engineer Jones, Robert - Insulator Megonigal, Melissa Nuclear Engineer Mehrtens, Mathew Nuclear Inspector Nickerson, William - A/C & R Mechanic Nierman, Amanda Financial Management Analyst Odom, Jimmy D. Electrician Leader Pastrana, Steven - Admin Support Assistant Phillips, Alan M. - Nuclear Engineer Pope, Joy - Health Physicist Royael, Christopher Engineering Technician
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Steen, Roy - Nuclear Welder Vaughan, Alison Production Controller Vazquez, Crystal - Physical Science Technician Warren Jr., John W. Welder White, James E. - Welder Williams, Kathy - Supply Management Specialist
To donate leave to Patrice James or Amanda Nierman, contact Shelley Pierce at 396-2338. To donate leave to Christina Chenoweth, Michael Cowan, Robert Jones, or John W. Warren, Jr., contact Irene Bailey at 396-3277. To donate leave to Latisha Early, or Elizabeth Kendall contact Karen Cook at 3968857. To donate leave to Steven Pastrana, contact Rosemarie Aparejo at 396-1516. To donate leave to Cal Kee, William Crank, or Matthew Mehrtens, contact Marian Tilliman at 396-4159. To donate leave to John Clayton, Alan Phillips or Frieda Hatch, contact Patricia Phillips at 396-9420. To donate leave to Daniel Freeh, David Linsmier, Melissa Megonigal, Christopher Royael, or Kathy Williams, contact Janice Downey at 396-9923. To donate leave to Ashlee Emerson, Joy Pope or Crystal Vazquez, contact Sherrill Tripp at 396-0943. To donate leave to Alison Vaughan, contact Cynthia Wilkins at 396-1232. To donate leave to all other personnel, contact Kim Bazemore or Shanique Sumner at 396-7422.