YARDLINES The Official Electronic Newsgram of Norfolk Naval Shipyard
August 6, 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.
congrats may Safety Flag winner - Code 990 Shop 99 Code 990. Cannot. Be. Stopped. NNSY’s Temporary Services (Code 990) won its fifth Safety Flag in a row, with Shop 99 honored for the month of May. Code 990’s Shop 89 won the flag for the first three months of 2018, with Shop 99 claiming the last two. Code 990 consists of these two specific shops, with Shop 89 comprised of shipwrights, scaffold builders, and fabric workers; and Shop 99 managing air conditioning and heating, electrical work, dry dock, environmental work, and piping. (Photos by Shelby West, NNSY Photographer.)
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remember: Think smart. Think safety first!
Welcome aboard to some of our newest employees at Norfolk Naval Shipyard! (Photos by Shelby West, Shipyard Photographer)
What would you do in an active shooter situation? An active shooter is defined as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area. While the majority of incidents involve the use of firearms, the term “active shooter� may also apply to an individual armed with any other type of weapon (e.g., firearm, knife, explosives, etc.) and who poses an active threat. Most have no regard for their own safety or capture. They are often on the move and will accept random victims of opportunity while searching for intended victims or until stopped by law enforcement, suicide, or other intervention. Common motives include anger, revenge, ideology, and untreated mental illness. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. In the event of an active shooter, are you prepared? Be informed on how to prepare and act in order to stay safe.
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 Courtney Watkins, courtney.watkins@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
NNSY OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) BULLETIN
August 2018
DON’T FORGET TO ENCRYPT THAT EMAIL!
Sending sensitive information via email without encryption is like sending it directly to your adversary. Emails CAN be intercepted. Do your part and encrypt your emails when sending critical information. Remember, the adversary uses seemingly harmless unclassified information to paint a bigger picture. Unit Capabilities Deployment Dates/Locations
Budget Info
Operation Details
PII New Communication Capabilities
For a list of NNSY’s critical information, please refer to the Critical Information Cue Card found in all NNSY work spaces. For more information on OPSEC contact S. Turner, OPSEC Program Manager (Code 1122) at 396-0351 NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD-PORTSMOUTH, VA 23709
THINK. PROTECT. OPSEC.
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 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.
Navy getaways
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
Pass and ID: NNSY Pass & ID hours are Monday Friday 0630 - 1500.
upcoming events
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Learn more here. August 26 is Women’s Equality Day. •
August 7, M-1 Conference Room, 8:30 to 9:30 a.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.
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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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. 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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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.
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.
Got a story idea for service to the fleet or yardlines?
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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.
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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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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September 11, Bldg. 1500 Flag Pole, 8 a.m. --The Chiefs Mess will host a September 11th Memorial Fall-In for Colors. --Everyone is invited to attend. --More information coming soon.
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.
NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD
FREE The first 200 to register and complete the run will receive a free T-shirt. Same-day registration begins at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, September 11 10 a.m. • Callaghan Fitness Center
Awards for top three male and female finishers in each age group: 24 and younger, 25 to 29, 30 to 37, 38 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 and older.
For more information:
757-967-2500
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