YARDLINES The Official Electronic Newsgram of Norfolk Naval Shipyard
april 18, 2018
shipyard commander Captain Scott Brown deputy commander Captain Daniel Rossler command master chief CMDCM (AW/SW) Michael Reese public affairs officer Terri Davis
NNSY photo on the lawn
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 online www.issuu.com/nnsy
Mark your calendars! We will be hosting an NNSY Photo on the Lawn May 21 at 10:30 a.m. in front of Bldg. 1500. Come join us as we spell out NNSY and capture the moment in an overhead photo. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mark your calendars! Here’s the SAAPM events coming up at NNSY: •
April 19, Bldg. 1500 Lawn, 11:20 a.m. --In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, join us for a Teal and Denim spirit day group photo.
• April 27, Strike Zone Bowling Alley, Noon to 3 p.m. --The Third Annual Teal Bowling Tournament will be held in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. --The price is $12 per person which includes a combo meal (cheeseburger, hot dog, or chicken tenders) and three hours of bowling with shoe rental. --For more information, contact 396-1798.
important safety reminder
DAC ERG presents Generational Differences Lunch and Learns at NNSY The Silent Generation, the Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials. So what’s the big deal? Does when we were born really make a difference? Inquiring minds would like to know. Are you one of these minds? Diversity makes for a more effective workforce. This includes the diversity that comes from being born in different generations. But what are these differences and how can we leverage them to further the shipyard’s mission? Come join us at a Lunch and Learn in April to find out. The DAC ERG and the Veteran’s ERG are holding a casual Lunch and Learn meeting in the following locations: • Bldg. 1500, Command Briefing Room, April 18 at 11:20 a.m. • Bldg. 171, Second Floor, Code 930 Conference Room, April 20 at 11:20 a.m.
We will be holding a panel discussion made up of individuals from the following generations: • Silent Generation born between 1928 - 1945 (14% of the US population) • Baby Boomers born between 1946 - 1964 (33% of the US population) • Generation X born between 1965 - 1979 (28% of the US population) • Generation Y (Millennials) born between 1980 - 2001 (22% of the US population) Please join us for this informal question and answer session. There have been tremendous amounts of cultural change in the past 50 years. NNSY has made strides to overcome obstacles allowing access where there was none. Improved safety, training, and leadership just to name a few. Ask the panel questions that matter to you.
Safety is a top priority at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY). Our goal is “Nobody Gets Hurt Today.” In a busy shipyard, there are many areas where motor vehicles, heavy equipment, bikes, and pedestrians may share the same pathway. Be aware of your surroundings; it only takes a blink of an eye and it could be too late. Bicycles must follow the same road rules motor vehicles follow. Traffic laws, including speed limits, stop signs, crosswalks and traffic direction must be followed by cyclists to ensure safe cooperation on the roadways. Bicycles should also drive on the same side of the road as the traffic going in the direction they are traveling. Sidewalks are not for bicycles! Proper safety equipment, including helmets and reflectors, must be used. The speed limit at NNSY is 20 mph unless otherwise posted. Please remember to drive slowly, stop at stop signs, and follow all posted traffic regulations. Do not drive the wrong way down one-way streets. Driving onboard NNSY is a privilege. You are allowed twelve points against your record. Should you exceed this amount, you can be suspended from driving on base for a year. ***Do not text or talk on your cell phone while driving or walking.*** Federal employees are prohibited from engaging in text messaging when driving a government vehicle, or when driving personally owned vehicle while on official government business; or when using electronic equipment supplied by the government while driving. If you need to make a call or respond to a text, wait until you are safely parked.
***Drivers must yield to pedestrians who are already in the crosswalk.*** Pedestrians are reminded to use crosswalks and to look twice before entering the road way. Never assume a driver sees you. Do not enter a crosswalk until you know a vehicle is yielding to you. Pedestrians can avoid possible injury by following these basic guidelines: - Use crosswalks, paths, or sidewalks, where available. - Cross at corners, intersections, and lighted areas. - When sidewalks are unavailable, pedestrians must walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. - Pedestrians must obey traffic signals and/or traffic officers. - Before crossing, stop at the curb, edge of the road, or corner. Look both ways. Then, if it’s clear, begin crossing. - Watch for on-coming vehicles. Don’t ever assume the driver sees you. - Try to make eye contact with drivers. As a pedestrian you need to make smart choices so you can go home to your loved ones every day. If you have questions, concerns or feedback about pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle safety at NNSY, please email the Base Support Officer at NNSYBase-Support-Officer@navy.mil.
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. 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.
DEOCS IS UNDERWAY
The 2018 Defense Equal Opportunity Climate Survey (DEOCS) is well underway. Please complete your survey today!! If you have not heard anything about it, ask your supervisor! The clock is ticking. Survey ends April 20! For more information regarding DEOCS, please contact your department DEOCS POC or Valerie Scott at 396-8086.
Smoking Policy Reminder Smoking is only authorized in designated smoking areas. Employees must be physically inside the designated smoking area when smoking. Smoking near a DSA or while walking toward a DSA is prohibited. The policy considers e-cigarettes to be similar to tobacco products and therefore, they shall be treated the same as regular cigarettes. Smoking is specifically prohibited in all nondesignated smoking areas, including but not limited to: - Offices, lobbies, restrooms, break areas - Walkways, crosswalks, and paths - Stairways, building entries/exits, loading docks - While in transit from one location to another (on the way to your car, from building to building, etc.)
- Shuttle stops Where smokeless tobacco use is permitted, tobacco spit shall be held in containers with sealing lids to prevent odor and accidental spills. Tobacco spit and residue shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner which prevents public exposure. Military, civilian, and contract personnel found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate administrative discipline. Please contact the Base Support Office for a full list of designated smoking areas. For more information, please see NAVSUPPACTNNSYINST 5100.3 on WebCentral.
medical emergencies at nnsy
Reporting medical emergencies or fires by telephone:
(1) Call 396-3333 or 911 to contact the regional dispatch center (RDC). (2) Report as clearly as possible the location of the emergency as “Norfolk Naval Shipyard,” the nature of the emergency, the name and number of the building, floor, geographic location (i.e. Norfolk Naval Shipyard), type of emergency, area, street, pier, ship, dry dock or other means of location identification. (3) After receiving the initial information, the RDC may put you on hold to dispatch emergency equipment. Do not hang up until the dispatcher acknowledges receipt of all pertinent information. (4) After completing the call, send someone to direct arriving emergency response personnel to the location of the medical emergency or fire. Additionally, please evaluate your emergency action plans so you know where to meet the first responders and what additional actions may be necessary in the event of an emergency (muster points, etc.).
is your emergency contact information updated? In the event of an emergency, it is easy to forget important information,even if you’ve had it memorized for years. You may also be unable to communicate with first responders following an accident. That is why it is crucial for shipyard employees to keep accurate emergency contact information on file and up-to-date. There are a few different places employees should maintain their emergency contact information. The first place is the shipyard’s personnel office (Code 1102). To update your information with the shipyard personnel office, please fill out this form on WebCentral. You can fax the form to 3964722 (Bldg. 163) or 396-8071 (Bldg. 15). You can also deliver it in person to the Waterfront Personnel Office in Bldg. 163 or to Code 1102.2 in Bldg. 15 on the 1st floor. Another place employees must update their contact information is with the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System. NFAAS is a standardized method for the Navy to account, assess, manage and monitor personnel and their families affected and/ or scattered by emergencies. All Navy military and civilians are required to complete a semi-annual update/verification of personal information in NFAAS. You should also periodically make sure your contact information is accurate in MyBiz. Click OK on the DOD Notice and Consent Banner and sign in with your CAC. Accept the privacy act statement. On the next screen you will see a section titled “Key Services.” There is an option to update your contact information, including your emergency points of contact.
Another popular way to keep emergency contact information available is to keep it stored in your phone. First responders will frequently check smart phones for emergency contacts or to see if a patient has any known allergies or medical conditions. If you have an iPhone, you can add emergency contact information and medical notes that are accessible to anyone from your lock screen. Open the Apple Health app, which is installed on all iOS devices running iOS 8 and later. Tap on “Medical ID” in the bottom right corner. Tap “Create Medical ID.” At the top, make sure “Show When Locked” is turned on. Fill in all the relevant information, and don’t forget to add at least one person as your emergency contact. Hit “Done” to save. On Samsung phones, open your Contacts app. First, update your own profile with relevant medical information. On the main contacts screen, look for “Groups” in the upper right hand corner. There should be a group labeled “ICE - Emergency Contacts.” Add the desired contacts to this group and hit “Save.” On other Android phones, search in your phone’s settings menu for “lock screen message” and enter your emergency contact information.
Earth Day Poster Contest
Earth Day is a time to celebrate our beautiful planet. One way to observe the occasion is through artwork! NNSY’s Environmental Office (Code 106) is hosting an Earth Day Poster Contest open to children (age 4 to 17) of shipyard employees. Is your child an artist in the making? The winning artwork will be used as the poster for the shipyard’s 2019 Earth Day celebration. *Posters should illustrate the importance of conserving energy and water, recycling, improving air quality, and protecting the environment. *Please submit artwork on an 8.5’’ x 11’’ sheet of paper. *Please legibly print your name, age, parent (who works at the shipyard), and phone number on the back of the entry.
Drop off or mail to:
Attn: Nicole Iutzi
Norfolk Naval Shipyard Code 106
Building M22 Portsmouth, VA 23709-1035
The deadline to submit posters is April 20, 2018. Questions should be submitted to Nicole Iutzi at 396-0599 or to Carolyn Russell at 396-3702. Featured: Designs from last year’s contest, including the winning design “Mother Earth” by Paris Fieldings; guidelines and disclosure statement.
*Acceptable media are watercolors, ink, crayon, collages, pencils, oils, acrylics, and computergenerated art. *Only the NNSY employee’s child submitting the artwork can perform work on the entry. *All artwork must be original. *All artwork must be accompanied by a disclosure statement.
Stay connected with NNSY!
The earn store is moving
The EARN Store is currently closed as it is moving to its new location in Bldg. 15 on the north end of the shipyard. The EARN Store will reopen for business April 24. For more information regarding this announcement, please contact Dorassa Fields at 396-3672.
hispanic employee resource group meeting april 19
Code 1103 is in the process of standing up the NNSY Hispanic Employee Resource Group (ERG). This group is open to Hispanics and friends of Hispanics. The Hispanic Employee Resource Group (HERG) exists to bridge the cultural gaps between the Hispanic and non-Hispanic workforce. The HERG’s goal is to promote understanding and cooperation as well as to build opportunities for Hispanics to develop and have equal opportunities for advancement at NNSY, as it is outlined for all members of the workforce in the shipyard’s Command Philosophy. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested in getting involved, please come to the HERG’s next meeting April 19 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in Building M-1. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Rudy Sandoval at 396-5414.
parking outage at bldg. 1500
There is an ongoing major construction project to replace the chillers and air handling units in Bldg. 1500. To accommodate the work, Pennock Street (back side of Bldg. 1500) will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. There will be no access to Bldg. 1500 through the back doors or the mail room doors. Pennock Street is currently secured and is scheduled to reopen April 22.
nnsy memorial day events
Memorial Day, also known as Decoration Day, is a federal holiday in the U.S. focused on the remembering of those who died while serving in our country’s armed forces. This year Memorial Day will be observed May 28 and Norfolk Naval Shipyard will be participating in events in remembrance of those we’ve lost. • The Veteran Employee Readiness Group (VET-ERG) will be hosting a Memorial Day Fall-In for Colors May 25 at the Bldg. 1500 Flag Pole beginning at 8 a.m. All those participating are asked to be at the flag pole no later than 7:45 a.m. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. For more information regarding this event, please contact Tasha Beverly at 396-0557.
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 and 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.
• NNSY will be participating in the 134th Annual Memorial Day Parade in Portsmouth May 28 beginning at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend and the VET-ERG is looking for volunteers to march alongside the USS Alabama float in the parade. A Portsmouth tradition since 1884, the Memorial Day Parade is one of the oldest parades in the country commemorating the holiday. The annual event salutes the service and sacrifice of the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces. Enjoy floats, marching bands and lots of excitement. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and travels on High Street from Peninsula Avenue (at I.C. Norcom High School) to Crawford Street. Please contact Jonathan Echols at 396-0525 for more information regarding volunteering for the parade. • The VET-ERG will be placing flags on the graves at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Cemetary May 28. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, please contact Tasha Beverly at 396-0557.
Pass and ID: NNSY Pass & ID hours are Monday Friday 0630 - 1500.
upcoming events April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month; learn more here. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month; learn more here. •
April 18, Bldg. 1500 Command Briefing Room, 11:20 a.m. --The DAC ERG and VET ERG will be hosting a lunch and learn Q and A session regarding generational differences. --Everyone is invited to attend.
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.
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April 19, Bldg. 1500 Lawn, 11:20 a.m. --In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, join us for a Teal and Denim spirit day group photo.
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CEAP:
April 20, Bldg. 171, 2nd Floor, Code 930 Conference Room, 11:20 a.m. --The DAC ERG and VET ERG will be hosting a lunch and learn Q and A session regarding generational differences. --Everyone is invited to attend.
Call 396-2393, 396-7260, or 396-5076 for more information. Parking:
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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April 26, Bldg. 1500 Lawn, 10 a.m. to noon --Code 106.3 Environmental Department will be hosting its annual Earth Day event in support of environmental awareness and stewardship. --For more information, contact Nicole Iutzi at 396-0599.
• April 27, Strike Zone Bowling Alley, Noon to 3 p.m. --The Third Annual Teal Bowling Tournament will be held in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. --The price is $12 per person which includes a combo meal (cheeseburger, hot dog, or chicken tenders) and three hours of bowling with shoe rental. --For more information, contact 396-1798. • May 21, Bldg. 1500 Lawn, 10:30 a.m. --Come join us for the NNSY Photo on the Lawn --Everyone is invited to attend. • May 25, Bldg. 1500 Flag Pole, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. --NNSY Veteran Employee Readiness Group will host a Memorial Day Fall-In for Colors. --Please contact Tasha Beverly at 396-0557 for more information.