YARDLINES The Official Electronic Newsgram of Norfolk Naval Shipyard
july 20, 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.
heritage room now open in Bldg. 1500 The Heritage Room in Bldg. 1500 officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony June 22. Special thanks to those who worked on the project: Shipyard Historian Marcus Robbins, Code 133 Tory Pendleton, Shop 64, NAVFAC, Code 109, and Code 1160.
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(Photos by Shelby West, Shipyard Photographer)
important safety reminder 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, when driving personally owned vehicles 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.
dealing with conflict sessions The Disability Awareness Committee Employee Resource Group (DAC-ERG) hosted two Lunch and Learn sessions June 26 and June 28 entitled, “Dealing with Conflict.” For more information regarding the DACERG, please contact Valerie Scott at 396-8086. (Photos by Greg Boyd, Shipyard Videographer)
U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) Sexual Assault Prevention Response Officer Capt. Romuel Nafarrete visited Norfolk Naval Shipyard July 11 to deliver a “Change the Culture” presentation to shipyard Sailors and civilians. The presentation explores the Navy’s most common destructive behaviors and how individuals can take action to improve themselves and their peers. To prevent destructive behaviors and destructive events, the root cause must be attacked. Nafarrete defines the root cause as the use and abuse of power and control, resulting in a culture that lacks dignity and respect, and fostering behaviors such as sexism, misogyny, objectification, homophobia, fear, low empathy, and racism. “Change the Culture” is PACFLT’s approach to destructive behavior prevention in the Navy, which evolved from earlier programs like risk reduction and bystander intervention training. (Photos by Tony Anderson, Shipyard Photographer)
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. 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.
REMEMBER: SAFETY FIRST
all hands emails
All-hands emails are sent by the Public Affairs Office to Norfolk Naval Shipyard Sailors, civilians, and tenant command employees. The purpose of all-hands emails is to notify the workforce of emergencies, base closures, traffic, construction, exercises, and other urgent, time-sensitive information that cannot be held for publication in one of the Public Affairs Office’s regularly-scheduled products. APPROPRIATE CONTENT FOR ALL-HANDS EMAIL NOTIFICATION: • Emergency alerts • Inclement weather • Gate closures • Facility/road closures • Messages sent on behalf of the Shipyard Commander • Big Rocks and All Hands ceremonies
“This Week at NNSY” is sent out early Monday morning to inform the workforce of events, which are open to all hands, taking place that week. Deadline to include events in this document is 1600, Thursday. CONTENT APPROPRIATE FOR “THIS WEEK AT NNSY” MONDAY MORNING EMAIL: • Wins of the week • Special events (Earth Day, spirit days, etc.) • Fall-In for Colors • Monthly observance information • Lunch and Learns, training, special seminars (FLTHRO, ERGs, etc.) • Blood drives • EARN Store deadlines • Employee Resource Groups events
• Safety fairs
• Shipyard associations/groups events
• Safety bulletins and reminders (pedestrian and traffic safety, etc.)
• DEOCS deadlines
• Radiography notifications
• CMWR/MWR events/meal specials/etc. Please keep these requirements in mind when submitting information to the Public Affairs Office for distribution. Content for all-hands emails and “This Week at NNSY” can be submitted via email to nfsh_nnsy_pao@navy.mil.
• Combined Federal Campaign • “This Week at NNSY” • Service to the Fleet publication • Yardlines publication
register your vehicles
While Department of Defense (DoD) decals are not required for permitting personal vehicles into Norfolk Naval Shipyard, all vehicles used on the installation are required to be registered with the Pass and I.D. Office. If you are using a new vehicle, have recently become employed at NNSY, or are military personnel who transferred here, you should register your vehicle at the Pass and I.D. Office as soon as possible. This is a Department of the Navy (DON) policy to properly register vehicles if driven on installations. Vehicles that are not registered are subject to towing. For more information, please see NAVSUPPACNNSYINST 5560.21, pg. 2 and pg. 11, or COMNAVREGMIDLANTINST 5530.14.
for more information, see page 11 of Yardlines
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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upcoming events
July is UV Safety Month. Learn more here. July is Eye Injury Prevention Month. Learn more here. •
August 9, Bldg. M-1 Conference Room, 8 to 9 a.m. --The Veteran Employee Readiness Group (VET-ERG) meets the second Thursday of every month. --Everyone is invited to attend. --For more information, contact Tasha Beverly at 967-2598.
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August 9, Bldg. M-1 Conference Room, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. --The Hispanic Employee Resource Group (HERG) is hosting its monthly meeting. --Everyone is invited to attend. --For more information, contact Rudy Sandoval at 396-5414.
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August 9, Bldg. 510 R1, 2nd Floor, Room 21, 2 to 3 p.m. --The Federal Women’s Program (FWP) meets the second Thursday of every month. --Everyone is invited to attend. --For more information, contact Aiya Williams at 393-7028.
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August 11, Harbor Park, 7:05 p.m. --The Norfolk Tides are proud to welcome you to Navy Night at the Tides. --Active Duty, retired, and dependents of military personnel get box seats for $9.50 and reserved seats for $8.50 each with valid military I.D.
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August 14, Bldg. 1500, 2nd Floor, Code 800 Conference Room, 2 to 3 p.m. --The Disability Awareness Committee Employee Resource Group (DAC-ERG) meets the second Tuesday of every month. --Everyone is invited to attend. --For more information, contact Daniel Freeh at 393-7126.
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August 16, Bldg. M-1 Conference Room, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. --The African American Employee Resource Group (AA-ERG) meets the third Thursday of every month. --Everyone is invited to attend. --For more information, contact Michael Taylor at 967-3286.
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August 22, Bldg. 1500 Command Briefing Room, 11:20 a.m. to Noon --The Federal Women’s Program (FWP) is hosting a lunch and learn entitled, “Visions and Strategies: Preparing a Workplace for our Daughters.” --Everyone is invited to attend. --For more information, contact Aiya Williams at 393-7028.
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August 28, 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.
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