YARDLINES The Official Electronic Newsgram of Norfolk Naval Shipyard
May 16, 2017
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 public affairs STAFF Michael Brayshaw, April Brown, Floyd Logan, Troy Miller, Curtis Steward, Anna Taylor, Jennifer Zingalie 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
Jennifer Duke is NNSY’s 2017 Administrative Professional of the Year! Jennifer received this honor April 26, an award cosponsored by the shipyard’s Naval Civilian Managers Association and Superintendents Association. As the Operations Department’s (Code 300) administrator, Jennifer is known for her unfailing “cando” spirit. “Jennifer is an exemplary model of multi-tasking management. Whether it is taking calls for Code 300, greeting visitors, accepting and sorting official correspondence, you can count on Jennifer to process and control several events masterfully at the same time,” said her supervisor Steve Conn. “Jennifer’s uncanny ability to look forward and foresee what might be coming down the road keeps the staff on project management and not crisis management.” In the photo are Superintendents President John Floyd, Duke, and NNSY Operations Officer Commander Joe Klopfer. (Photo by Tony Anderson, NNSY Photographer)
congrats Congratulations to Lieutenant Patrick Smith, honored with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal April 28! Lt. Smith was recognized for his work as Assistant Project Superintendent and Docking Officer at the shipyard from May 2014 to May 2017. He supported the USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75) Planned Incremental Availability and USS Maryland (SSBN 738) Engineered Refueling Overhaul, among other vital efforts at the shipyard. (Photo by Shayne Hensley, NNSY Photographer) The Norfolk Naval Shipyard Veteran Employee Readiness Group is hosting a Memorial Day Fall-In For Colors May 26 at the Bldg. 1500 Flag Pole. All employees and Sailors are invited to attend. Please arrive no later than 7:55 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there. (Photos by Shayne Hensley, Shipyard Photographer)
Norfolk Naval Shipyard will be participating in the 133rd Annual Memorial Day Parade May 29, with Capt. Brown acting as the Grand Marshall for the event. The Veteran Employee Readiness Group (VET-ERG) is looking for volunteers to march in the parade alongside 50 NNSY Sailors and the USS Alabama Float at the lead of the parade. Everyone is invited to join them at I.C. Norcom High School before the kick-off at 10 a.m. For more information or to sign up for the event, contact Jonathan Echols at 396-0525. PLEASE NOTE: The City of Portsmouth has requested that all participants in the parade DO NOT wear jeans. Thank you for your understanding.
congrats opsec winners Congratulations to the Nuclear Business Office (Code 1200N), winner of Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Operations Security (OPSEC) Award for the first quarter of 2017. Presenting the award on April 18 were Shipyard Commander Captain Scott Brown and OPSEC Manager Ernest Fentress. A special certificate of achievement was presented to 1200N’s OPSEC Coordinator Leslie Daniel. “In the year since she’s had the program, she hasn’t missed a single OPSEC Working Group Meeting and she remains very actively engaged with her entire department,” said Fentress. (Photo by Shayne Hensley, NNSY Photographer) The next Armed Services Blood Drive will be held June 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the NNSY Chapel (Bldg. 67). One hundred percent of the blood collected at the Armed Services Blood Drives goes to active duty military, their families, and retired military. For every pint collected, up to three lives can be saved. For faster service, you can make an appointment at www.militaryblood.dod.mil; however, walk-ins are welcome. By participating in the blood drive, you can even complete an activity in your VPP Passport-Item 36: “Be involved with community health. Participate in a blood or platelets drive.” For questions about the drive, please contact Karen Blanton at 396-9506.
The Flthro Corner: training opportunities
Congratulations to the shipyard’s Electronics Shop (Shop 67), winner of the February and March 2017 Safety Flags, presented April 25 in Building 510. Shop 67 had a flawless February of working safely, with no Occupational, Safety and Health injuries, no first-aid injuries and no lost workday cases. The shop also had no injuries for March. Contributing to this great performance are the frequent discussions between supervisors and employees about on-the-job safety concerns and focus on mitigating hazards while conducting Continuous Training and Development. Shipyard Commander Captain Scott Brown and Code 106 leadership attended to present the award and commend the shop. (Photo by Tony Anderson, NNSY Photographer)
Course - Writing a Position Description (PD) - This course will focus on how to effectively write Position Descriptions for Wage Grade (WG) and General Schedule (GS) employees. The intended audience for this course is supervisors and managers who have the responsibility of writing Position Descriptions. You must RSVP for this course by emailing Germaine Harris or by calling her at 396-2100. May 30 - 9 to 11 a.m. August 30 - 9 to 11 a.m. 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 2017. 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. No reservation required. Reasonable Accomodations - May 24 - 11:20 a.m. to Noon Navigating USAJobs - May 17 and Sept. 20 - 11:20 a.m. to Noon Resume Writing - June 21, Aug. 16, and Oct. 18 - 11:20 a.m. to 12 p.m. 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. If you have questions about these announcements, please contact FLTHRO at 396-2231.
a HERO AT AMERICA’S SHIPYARD Shop 67’s Jeffrey Overman may have helped save a shipmate’s life a few weeks ago. While recently on break while attending a retirement class at Building 30, Overman noticed a fellow shipyarder attempting to cough after choking on a cracker and turning blue. Overman sprang into action and performed the Heimlich Maneuver and successfully dislodged the food. “His quick thinking and reaction time was amazing,” said NNSY Assessment Improvement Coordinator Tracy Mills. Presenting Overman a Certificate of Appreciation on April 25 is Shipyard Commander Captain Scott Brown, Code 950 Group Superintendent John Veal, and NNSY Safety Manager Jeff Medrano. (Photo by Tony Anderson, NNSY Photographer)
sHIPYARD LEGACIES
Shipyard Instructional Design Center (SIDC) Director Chris Abaya met with Tim and Alex Westfall April 21 to provide a tour of his division. Tim’s father and Alex’s grandfather, former NNSY Commander Admiral Tom Westfall, established SIDC in the early 1980s. Abaya took the Westfalls through the recently renovated division and discussed how SIDC is the leader in audiovisual services for all four public shipyards. Expressing surprise at the cutting-edge capabilities in graphic design, video production and digital photography, Alex said the tour “was truly special from a family perspective, but also inspiring and invigorating from a professional perspective.” Tim retired from NNSY as a Lieutenant Commander, while Alex is currently working in the shipyard’s NAVFAC MIDLANT as a Planner. You can read more about the Westfalls and their shipyard family legacy in the May edition of Service to the Fleet! (Photo by Tony Anderson, NNSY Photographer)
ongoing observances: May:
- Global Employee Health and Fitness Month - Mental Health Month - Asian American Pacific Islander Awareness Month
Upcoming blood drives: The Armed Forces Blood Drives are scheduled for the following dates from 8 a.m. to noon at the NNSY Chapel. -June 14 -Aug. 16 -Oct. 18 -Dec. 12 For more information, contact Karen Blanton at 396-9506. To add events to the calendar, please contact the Public Affairs Office.
Personnel in Need of Leave As of mAY 15 Blair, Heidi - Resource Manager Bond, Nathan W. - Fabric Worker Apprentice Booker, Kurt - Lofter Bryant, Kaitlin - Fabric Worker Bumgardner, Amie - Fabric Worker Burritt, Pamela - Production Controller Cabacungan, Paul - Instruction Systems Specialist Clover, Johnny - Marine Machinery Mechanic Devoe, Cassy - Pipefitter Apprentice Early, Latisha - Tech Librarian Fetter, Ronald - Engineering Technician Fitchett III, Hartwell J. Boilermaker Supv. Freeh, Daniel - Engineering Technician Gunther, Tieasha - Insulator Gurganus, James - Pipefitter Hatch, Frieda - Rigger Leader Hill, Michael A. - Sheetmetal Worker James, Patrice - Financial Technician Joseph, Natasha - Fabric Worker Kee, Cal - Production Controller Key, David - Machinist Lewis, Paige - Program Analyst Linsmier, David - Nuclear Engineer Mason, Kelly D.J. - Welder McCloud, Audrey - Painter Mehrtens, Mathew - Nuclear Inspector Miller, Diana - DLA Maritime Norfolk Nierman, Amanda - Financial Management Analyst Phillips, Alan M. - Nuclear Engineer Pocock, Christopher Woodcrafter Pope, Joy - Health Physicist Rogers, Charles A. - Welder Sausedo, Michael - Tool Room Mechanic
Trau, Richard - Pipefitter Supervisor Varner, Stephanie - Admin Support Assistant White, James E. - Welder
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To donate leave to Patrice James or Amanda Nierman, contact Shelley Pierce at 396-2338. To donate leave to Latisha Early, contact Karen Cook at 396-8857. To donate leave to Pamela Burritt, contact Hayes Jones at 396-7357. To donate leave to Ronald Fetter, contact Karen Cook at 396-8857. To donate leave to Diana Miller, contact Lee Harris at 396-8832. To donate leave to Cal Kee or Matthew Mehrtens, contact Marian Tilliman at 396-4159. To donate leave to Alan Phillips or Frieda Hatch, contact Patricia Phillips at 396-9420. To donate leave to Paige Lewis, contact Ciara Summers at 3969084. To donate leave to Paul Cabacungan, Daniel Freeh or David Linsmier, contact Janice Downey at 396-9923. To donate leave to Joy Pope, contact Sherrill Tripp at 3960943. To donate leave to all other personnel, contact Kim Bazemore, Shanique Sumner, or Antonio Arrington at 396-7422.
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naval shipyard MuseuM Mon., May 15 • 11:20 a.m., Dry Dock Club • Capt. Scott Brown will be the guest speaker for the Friends of Portsmouth event sponsored by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum.
human 250 Thur., June 8 • 11a.m., Bldg. 1500 parade field • Employees are invited to participate in the human 250 photo. Call the Public Affairs Office for more information.
fall in fOr cOlOrs Fri., May 26 • 8 a.m., Bldg. 1500 flag pole • The Veteran Employee Readiness Group will be hosting the Memorial Day Fall-In For Colors. pungO strawberry festival parade Sat., May 27 • 10 a.m., Virginia Beach • Come out to see Capt. Scott Brown and the USS Alabama Float in the Pungo Strawberry Festival Parade. MeMOrial day parade Mon., May 29 • 10 a.m., City of Portsmouth • Capt. Scott Brown is the Grand Marshal of the parade. NNSY veterans and Sailors and the USS Alabama float will be participating.
clean-up day Weds., June 14 • 7:30 - 10 a.m. Quarters a ribbon cutting Thur., June 15 • 11a.m., Quarters A • Employees are invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony for the reopening of Quarters A. Following the ceremony, employees will have a chance to walk through and see Quarters A. third Quarter big rocks Weds., June 21• 10:30 a.m., Bldg. 163 high bay america’s shipyard celebration Fri., June 30 • Details coming soon!
#spiritday MAY 26 - HAWAIIAN SHIRT DAY JUNE 23 - RAINBOW DAY JULY 28 - RED, WHITE, AND BLUE DAY AUG. 25 - COLLEGE PRIDE DAY SEPT. 22 - MILITARY BRANCH DAY OCT. 27 - PINK OUT DAY NOV. 1 - NNSY PRIDE DAY
august nnsy day at the tides Sun., Aug. 20 • 4:05 p.m., Harbor Park • Bring your family for a day at the ball park! Gates open at 3 p.m. Ticket specifics coming soon.
septeMber fall in fOr cOlOrs Mon., Sept. 11 • 8 a.m., Bldg. 1500 flag pole • The Veteran Employee Readiness Group will be hosting the 9/11 memorial Fall-In For Colors.
OctOber fOurth quarter big rOcks Weds., Oct. 18 • 10:30 a.m., Bldg. 163 high bay faMily day Sat., Oct. 28 • More information coming soon!
nOveMber 250th anniversary Weds., Nov. 1 • More information coming soon!
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