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NASWI hosts oil spill drill By DENNIS CONNOLLY

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Agencies including the Navy, the Coast Guard and Washington Department of Ecology, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and many others, gathered in Oak Harbor this week to practice how they would handle a large oil spill west of Whidbey Island. They were participating in a National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program held from Tuesday to Thursday to practice oil spill response and test the readiness and skills needed to effectively manage a major environmental incident. No oil was to be spilled

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Amateur radio operator Digger O’Dell shares some tips with an interested youngster Saturday at the MARS/amateur radio station on NAS Whidbey Island during the American Radio Relay League’s Kids’ Day. PHOTO COURTESY OF B.J. O’DELL

Sharing amateur radio By K ATHY REED

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mateur radio is one of those hobbies that doesn’t usually get a lot of attention. Until there’s an emergency or natural disaster, that is, when Ham radio operators play a vital role in establishing communication and relaying information. Members of the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island MARS/amateur radio station were on hand Saturday to help

foster an interest in amateur radio among children, as part of the annual American Radio Relay League’s Kids’ Day. While the day got off to a bit of a slow start (there were no children present during the time the Whidbey Crosswind was there), things picked up during the afternoon, and organizers said a few youngsters who came to test the air waves.

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“It was a lot of fun. We made popcorn and stayed till four in the afternoon,” said Digger O’Dell, one of the MARS/amateur radio operators on hand for the day. “If you have one kid come in, that’s a success and after that it’s just fun.” O’Dell said one of the first participants to arrive, a 9-year-old girl, was able to talk with twins from Missouri.

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VP-40 participates in CARAT Indonesia

(Top Left) VP-40 Combat Aircrew 4 and Maintenance Detail with TNI-AL Riders. (Bottom Left) Lt. Cmdr. Brandon McCauley discusses an event with TNI-AL Riders prior to a flight. PHOTOS COURTESY OF VP-40

Fighting Marlins make a good impression By Lt. Cmdr. Brandon McCauley

Detachment Officer in Charge

JAKARTA, Indonesia – Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 began its 7th Fleet deployment by participating in CARAT Indonesia 2011. The Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training, or CARAT, series are bilateral, annual exercises designed to increase understanding between the U.S. Navy and its Southeast Asia partners, should they be called upon in the future to work together in real-world operations. The tri-fold CARAT mission includes enhancing regional cooperation, building friendships between the U.S. and other nations involved, and strengthening professional skills at every level. Eleven aircrew and eight maintenance professionals arrived in Jakarta on May 25, aboard a Fighting Marlin aircraft. They were greeted at Halim

International Airport by three Indonesian liaison officers and members of Commander, Task Group 73.1. On day two, Combat Aircrew Four (CAC-4) attended a joint aviation symposium, learning about Indonesian maritime patrol capabilities followed by a delicious lunch of regional cuisine. Later that afternoon, CAC-4 briefed Indonesian aviators on P-3C capabilities regarding humanitarian assistance and disaster recovery, anti-submarine warfare, and maritime domain awareness. The second day concluded with a gift and plaque exchange. Day three provided an opportunity to impress seven Indonesian officers with some of the P-3C Orion’s capabilities during a familiarization flight. CAC-4 demonstrated ways to build maritime situational awareness utilizing the Automated Identification System; an unclassified, commer-

cially available system that receives information from nearly all commercial ships at sea. It displays vessel name, flag state, registry, position, course, speed, and even its dimensions. The Indonesians were also particularly impressed with the full motion video capability of the advanced imaging multi-spectral camera used after a natural disaster. “It was an awesome way to show off the capabilities of our aircraft,” said Naval Aircrewman Second Class Anthony Balver. “The Indonesians had a great time. They are really friendly and it was a joy working with them.” The next day, CAC-4 took to the air again with seven Indonesian officers to provide range clearance for the CARAT surface force gunnery exercise, or GUNNEX. Participants included USS Howard, USS Reuben James, and two Indonesian corvettes. Working closely with Howard’s tactical

action officer, CAC-4 guided the CARAT surface force to an area where the ships could safely fire their crew served weapons on a target affectionately known as the “killer tomato”. The Indonesian officers were impressed by the ability to record events with clarity and detail. “This aircraft is like Star Wars,” commented an Indonesian officer. “My favorite thing is making new American friends.” VP-40’s participation in CARAT Indonesia would

not have been possible without the efforts of the maintenance professionals led by Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate Alicia Winters. Sailors worked hard in intense heat and sparse conditions to ensure the aircraft remained ready to fly each day. “We didn’t have much to work with, but good planning allowed us to bring what we needed,” said Timothy Stone, Aviation Structural Mechanic Third Class. “I was proud we kept

the aircraft up for those two flights – we always get the mission done, no matter how hard.” The final day afforded the opportunity for liberty, with visits to Indonesia’s version of Sea World, shopping for unique souvenirs, and simply enjoying the sun. The break allowed the Fighting Marlin team to successfully conclude its most important mission of the trip – being good ambassadors of the United States. “Liberty is one of the most important missions we conduct in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. We could execute a flawless mission, but a liberty incident could embarrass our chain of command and our nation at the highest levels,” said detachment officer in charge, Lt. Cmdr. Brandon McCauley. “I’m proud of how we performed during CARAT Indonesia 2011, from our airborne and maintenance missions, and more importantly, our liberty mission.”

Bremerton dad receives Military Fatherhood Award By Ryan Riley

Mass Communication Specialist Courtesty of Military.com

A Naval Base Kitsap sailor received the 2011 Military Fatherhood Award during a ceremony in Bremerton June 16. The National Fatherhood Initiative selected Logistics Specialist First Class Christopher Cady, leading petty officer at priority material office headquarters aboard Naval Base Kitsap, from nominees around the world. NFI honors a military father every year who is dedicated to his children and displays ongoing commitment to father from a distance while deployed, balances military life and family life, and helps mentor other military fathers and children who are separated from each other. “It’s extremely humbling,” said Cady. “I didn’t learn about the award until I found out I was nominated; extremely humbling.” Out of nearly 600 nominations, Cady was narrowed down to one of three finalists by NFI. The public then was able to vote for the winner through a special

Facebook page which had video stories of each finalist. Cady said NFI sent the finalists video cameras and instructions for making their video submissions. “I don’t think I’m doing anything that any other father wouldn’t do,” Cady said. “I am honored and humbled to receive this award.” NFI President Roland C. Warren said Cady exemplifies the best of what involved, responsible and committed fatherhood is all about. He said Cady has fully dedicated himself to caring for his son, but also honorably serves the nation. “NFI is truly honored to give this award to a truly amazing dad and Sailor,” Warren said. Cady is a single father who cares for his 11-year-old son, Joshua, who was born with Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and is legally blind and deaf. CMV affects muscle control and can cause seizures. Cady says he’s not comfortable being in the limelight but he likes the attention CMV is getting throughout his experience.

LS1 Christopher Cady greets his son Joshua as he returns home from school last April. Cady was presented with the 2011 Military Fatherhood Award last week. WHIDBEY CROSSWIND FILE PHOTO

NJROTC cadets impress family, friends By DENNIS CONNOLLY

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More than 500 parents, family members and friends showed up at Oak Harbor High School’s gym June 2 for the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps award ceremony. Along with presentation of awards by more than 18 groups, there was an armed and unarmed drill team that many in the crowd had come to see. After separate demonstrations by the teams, more than 176 NJROTC cadets marched into the gym to form the company for the award presentation. “We had the award ceremony in a smaller space last year but so many of the parents wanted to see the drill teams we had it in the gym this year,” said NJROTC senior naval science instructor, Cmdr. Mike Black. Representatives from numerous local and national service organizations presented their annual awards to the following cadets: • Navy League Youth Medal — Tricia Desquitado • Navy League Outstanding Cadet — Tyler Peterson • American Legion Military Excellence Medal — Joyce Abides • American Legion Scholastic Medal — Alexandra McNaught • Military Order of the World Wars “Medal of Merit” Melissa Malong • Military Order of the World Wars Outstanding Career-Oriented Senior — Daniel Nesser • Military Order of the World Wars Outstanding Cadet — Brandy Allain • Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction Award — Mai Takeyama • Surface Warfare Association Stephen Decatur, Jr. Ribbon — Rebecca Holloman • Surface Warfare Association Stephen Decator Jr. Medal — Josh McVey • Non-Commissioned Officers Association Medal — Audrey Bouwens • Non-Commissioned Officers Association Medal — Samone Lewis • National Sojourners Award — Brittany Kjos • Military Order of the Purple Heart —

Therese Desquitado • Military Officers Association of America Medal — Thomas Honeycutt • Order of Daedalians Medal — Josh Schrum • Order of Daedalians Medal — Todd Adair • Veterans of Foreign Wars Medal — Cody Hernkind • Daughters of the American Revolution Medal — Mikaela Stahl • Sons of the American Revolution Medal — Chel Moore • Reserve Officers Association Medal — Mat Sypert • American Veterans Department of Washington Medal — Brendan Bristow • Daren Jewell Scholarships ($500 each) — Daniel Nesser and Jami Zuber • Rear Adm. George Lotzenhiser “Take the Bull by the Horns” Leadership Award — Brandy Allain Following the award presentations, the Company conducted a Pass-in-Review in honor of the presenters and the audience. In addition to the awards, the organizations contributed $2,000 to support NJROTC. Funds are used to send selected cadets to NJROTC Summer Leadership Academies, continue funding of the Daren Jewell and Jared Davis Scholarships and to support continuing unit operations. Eight Oak Harbor cadets will attend leadership academies this year. Six at Northwest Leadership Academy at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island June 25 to July 2 and two at Hawaii Leadership Academy at Naval Station Pearl Harbor June 20 to 29. “The large and enthusiastic crowd in attendance reflects the great support the NJROTC program enjoys in the community and among our students and their families,” said Black. The NJROTC will begin the 2011-2012 school year in September with 194 cadets.

Vietnam veteran, author to speak at VFW Allen Clark has quite a story to tell and the Vietnam veteran and double amputee will share it with local audiences. Clark will speak at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Whitehead-Muzzall Post 7392 at 3 and 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 10. The public is welcome to attend. The Purple Heart recipient is the author of “Wounded Soldier, Healing Warrior,” which is about his tours of duty in Vietnam, his battle with the adjustment to life after losing both his legs and his struggle with religion. There is no charge to attend this presentation. The VFW Hall is located at 3037 Goldie Rd. in Oak Harbor. Call 6754048 for information.

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home front. “When the battle ends the responsibility of the foundation and our donors begins. We are thrilled with the level of support we received this year,” said Christopher Flynn, president and chief executive officer for the PenFed Foundation. “Even in these tough economic times, our donors took that extra step to help make life better for veterans and active duty service members who have and continue to sacrifice so much for our country. That means a lot to us — and to the men and women we serve.” The money raised will

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A true case of puppy fever Have you ever had one of those “What were you thinking?!” moments? I seem to have them quite frequently lately, and the cause is a small, black and white fur ball named Sophie. Her full name is Sophia Lauren Reed — the middle name is helpful when using my angry voice — Sophie for short. She is a six-month-old Japanese Chin - Yorkie mix, and she is totally, unequivocally nuts. She came about because of a KATHY true case of puppy fever. My sister had just gotten a new puppy. REED My mom had gotten a new puppy a few months earlier, and my brother got his puppy a few months before that. They were all completely different, but completely lovable pooches. My dog, Pepper, a wonderful miniature schnauzer of 14, had died about a year or so earlier. While I could never replace her, I missed having a dog around the house. Wouldn’t a little puppy be sweet? That argument worked well with my husband, and Sophie came home with us a couple of months ago. I haven’t had a puppy in a long time, but I’m sure I remember it being much easier. Surely, my beloved Pepper never had accidents on the carpet, never chewed on the furniture when we weren’t looking, never ate homework, chewed up our shoes or got into the garbage, right? Pepper would never find my husband’s wallet on the night stand, open it up and chew up his brand new bank card, and only his bank card, would she? Well, Sophie would. Yep, she’s annoying as all get out. But what a sweet, innocent face she has. She’s inquisitive, she’s energetic, she runs like the wind across our back yard, and she snuggles up with us at night. I don’t have puppy fever any more, but a full blown case of puppy love. -Kathy Reed, editor

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International military band concert Sunday Music fans are in for a treat. There will be a free international military band concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bremerton Performing Arts Center, hosted and sponsored by Commander, Navy Region Northwest. There will be performances by Navy Band Northwest from Naval Base Kitsap Bangor; Band of the 15th Field Regiment from the Royal Canadian Artillery, Vancouver, B.C.; Naden Band of Maritime Forces, Pacific from Victoria, B.C.; the 204th Army Reserve Band from Vancouver, Wash.; and the 56th Army Band from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Admission is free and the concert is open seating, but tickets are required. Contact Navy Band Northwest for ticketing information by calling 360315-3447 or by emailing NavyBandNW.CNRNW@ navy.mil.

Celebrate the Salish The Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce and the town of Coupeville will hold a community celebration Thursday, June 30, in honor of the newest Washington state ferry, the Salish. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on the car deck of the Salish, which will be in the second slip at the Port Townsend ferry dock. Those interested in attending the celebration are invited to join the regular sailing of the Chetzemoka, which will leave Coupeville at 10:15

a.m.; walk on passengers will ride for free and availability is on a first come, first served basis. The celebration will include remarks from dignitaries, followed by a tribal ceremony, an open house and a birthday cake celebrating the 60th birthday of the state ferry system. The event is scheduled to end at 1 p.m. and the return trip on board the Chetzemoka will once again be free for walk on passengers on a first-come, first-served basis. State ferry officials are hoping to have the Salish in service for the Fourth of July weekend, although they are making no guarantees. Once the 64-car Salish is operational, it will be the first time since 2007 there will be once again be two ferries running between Coupeville and Port Townsend.

PBY luncheon set for Tuesday The PBY Memorial Foundation will hold its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the CPO Club on Ault Field Road. There will be a special feature in honor of Battle of Midway survivor, Harry Ferrier. The main speaker will be Lt. John Dyer of the Oak Harbor Police Department, who will talk about the cooperation between the local police, Homeland Security and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Security. Anyone with questions

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Lace up your hiking boots Crescent Harbor Adventures on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will host a hike to Yellow Aster Butte from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 9. Yellow Aster Butte is a triple-summit peak just north of the North Fork Nooksack River drainage. The hike offers views of Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan and more. Cost for the hike is $35 and includes guide and transportation. The hike will depart from Crescent Harbor Adventures’ boathouse deck. Those interested must register by July 7. Call 257-4842 or go to www.navylifepnw.com.

Career, education fair on base Active duty personnel getting ready to separate or retire from the Navy will have a chance to explore job or education prospects next week. A career and education fair will be held at the Nor’Wester on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday. There will be representatives there from major corporations as well as from several colleges and universities, so those attending will have a variety of options to explore. Companies represented will be looking for poten-

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(Above) More than 330 people turned out for the bi-annual WorkSource Whidbey Job Fair held last month at the Oak Harbor Elks Club. There were 15 employers representing several different fields and industries. PHOTO COURTESY OF WORKSOURCE WHIDBEY

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VFW Riders: The regular meeting of the VFW Riders motorcycle group will meet at 6 p.m. Friday at the VFW Hall, 3037 Goldie Rd., Oak Harbor. Call 6754048 for information. Last weekend to see “Annie”: Whidbey Playhouse community theater’s production of the musical “Annie” will continue with performances through this weekend. There will be shows tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. There will be one last matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $16 each and are available at the box office. Call 679-2237 for information, or go to www. whidbeyplayhouse.com. North Whidbey Coupon Club: The North Whidbey Coupon Club will meet each Friday in June and July from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce building on State Route 20. The club is free and open to all couponers, new or experienced. Guests can stop by anytime during the two-hour session and will receive a guide to sales, coupons and more. Call 675-2338 or find “Whidbey Coupon Club” on Facebook. Little Strikers: Parents are encouraged to bring children ages 2 to 5 to learn to bowl at the Convergence Zone on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Friday. Children must be supervised. Call 257-2432, 257-2702 or 257-2074 or go to www. navylifepnw.com for details. Click Music Acoustic Jam: Join friends and neighbors for a free evening of playing

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See “The Little Mermaid”: There will be two performances of the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “The Little Mermaid” Saturday at the NAS Whidbey Island Youth Center. Shows are scheduled for 2 and 4:30 p.m. Parents and theater lovers are welcome to attend. Call 257-3150 or go to www.navylifepnw. com for information. Whidbey Island Garden Tour: The 16th Whidbey Island Garden Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Explore five unique, beautiful residential gardens, some never before open to the public. Tickets are $20 each and are available online at www.wigt.org. Proceeds will be used to support educational projects and public space enhancement. Contact Penny for information by emailing pennywinks@earthlink.com. Free Draft Horse Wagon Rides: Enjoy free draft horse wagon rides each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at A Knot in Thyme Holly Farm and Lavender Gardens on DeGraff Road near Oak Harbor. Call 2401216 for information.

ticketing information by calling 360-315-3447 or by emailing NavyBandNW. CNRNW@navy.mil. VFW Breakfast: Breakfast will be served at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392 on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon. The breakfast features pancakes, eggs, hash browns, breakfast meats and biscuits-n-gravy. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and children. All are welcome to come and enjoy breakfast. Proceeds will benefit the local post, including veterans’ assistance and community service programs. The Whitehead-Muzzall Post is located at 3037 N. Goldie Rd. in Oak Harbor. Call 675-4048 or go to www. vfwpost7392.org for details. Sunday Farmers Market: A farmers market will be held each Sunday through Sept. 25 at Greenbank Farm. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local farmers and food producers participate in this weekly event. There will be cooking demonstrations, plant clinics and other activities. Call 678-7700 for information. Gardeners’ Exchange/ Swap Meet: Hummingbird Farm Nursery and Gardens will hold a gardeners’ exchange/swap meet the last Sunday of the month through September. There will be healthy plants and gently used garden stuff available. Hummingbird Farm is located on Zylstra Road in Oak Harbor. Call 679-5044 for information.

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International Military Band Concert: There will be a free international military band concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bremerton Performing Arts Center, hosted and sponsored by Commander, Navy Region Northwest. Admission is free and the concert is open seating, but tickets are required. Contact Navy Band Northwest for

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TUES., JUNE 28

From Pisa to Pizza: Did you know Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo and Donatello are not just Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? School age children are invited to explore Italian history, art, food and culture in a program at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Oak Harbor Library. Information is available by calling 675-5115 or visiting www.sno-isle.org. PBY Memorial Foundation luncheon: Monthly membership meeting of the PBY Memorial Foundation will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the CPO Club on Ault Field Road in Oak Harbor. Call 240-9500 for information or go to www.pbyma.org. Whidbey Sounders Toastmasters meet: Improve your ability to articulate ideas and present information to a group. The Whidbey Sounders Toastmasters Club meets at San Remo Mediterranean Grill in Oak Harbor at 6:30 p.m. Information is available online at www. whidbeysounders.org.

WED., JUNE 29

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This year marks the 100th year of Naval Aviation — a milestone, to be sure. The Navy’s amazing flying machines are exceptional largely due to the skill of those who fly them. And that is why the mission of the Aviation Survival Training Center (ASTC) on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is so critical. “Our mission statement could not be more straightforward in regards to what we do here,” said Lt. Cmdr. Rich Folga, ASTC Director. “Simply put, it is to maximize performance and survivability of the war fighter. “Anyone who flies or is” aircrew on a naval aircraft is required to complete the training we offer here, and to have it renewed every four years.,” he continued. The rationale could not be more justified — aviation is a hazardous occupation, even under optimal conditions. Add in a few variables such as poor flying weather, or combat situations, and the necessity of good training becomes selfevident. “This is a busy place,” said Folga. “About 45 students is a pretty typical week, with Mondays and Thursdays being our busiest days.” Roughly 20 personnel are on staff at ASTC. Among them are two naval aerospace physiologists, one of whom is Folga. Four others are qualified aerospace physiology technicians. They

“Anyone who flies or is aircrew on a naval aircraft is required to complete the training we offer here.” – Lt. Cmdr. Rich Folga include hospital corpsmen, Navy divers, and civilian instructors with diving experience. All are eminently qualified for a task that integrates the latest in medical research with the demands of naval aviation training. “We train by (flying) platform here,” said Folga. “The type of platform used dictates the type of training we will give.” He described the platforms as varying between fixedwing aircraft with or without ejection seats, and rotary wing craft. ASTC staff members employ a variety of devices to deliver a realistic training scenario. A low-pressure chamber allows students to experience the effects of hypoxia. The modular egress training system drills them on how to escape a downed aircraft that is also underwater. Those who fly the Prowler and Growler aircraft, which are equipped with ejection capability, will spend some time on the ejection seat trainer. Because of advances made in aircraft engineering, Folga says the training is constantly being finetuned to enhance the realworld applications. “We seek to tailor the

Students participate in multi-place underwater egress training at the Aviation Survival Training Center on NAS Whidbey Island, inside the 9D6 Modular Egress Training System. PHOTO COURTESY OF LT. CMDR. RICH FOLGA

training at ASTC to keep up with changes in the fleet,” he said. “Flexibility on our end is important so that we can keep instruction relevant to our customers.” And Folga says welltrained personnel are paramount to the mission of ASTC. “Individuals with interests and training in

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OIL | FROM PAGE 1 but more than 200 people on the Seaplane Base and in the water were to be on hand. Containment booming, oil-skimming vessels, other boats and aircraft were scheduled to be in the area during the exercise. “It’s a mystery spill,” said Dale R. Jensen Tuesday. Jensen is the manager of the Spills Program for the Department of Ecology. “No one knows the type, the heaviness of the ‘oil’ or the vessel it came from. It will be about 10 miles long by a half mile wide,” he said. The ‘spill’ was called in Tuesday night by a tug and barge operator and everyone on a call list for oil responses was called into Building 13 on the Seaplane Base. How everyone responded will be evaluated by a team, members of which include people from Conoco Phillips, BP, Cherry Point Refinery, Global Diving and Salvage Company and Polar Tanker. There are approximately 3,000 oil spills a year in the Puget Sound. The U.S. Coast Guard responds to 1,200 of those, said Capt. Scott Ferguson, commander of the USCG Sector Puget Sound. The other spills are handled by many local environmental teams or professional spill watchers. Fifteen billion gallons of oil are transported through the Puget Sound each year. That said, Northwest has the lowest spill volume in the country.

“The ultimate goal is preservation of environment, cultural and economic resources from oil damage,” said Ferguson. “Actually, failure is a success,” said Jensen. “We have constant spills and good practices but this gives a chance to see gaps or some failures, lessons to be learned. Both men said having industry partners was important. “We invite our industry partners to evaluate us,” said Jensen. Linda Pilkey-Jarvis, preparedness section manager for the Department of Ecology also thanked the Navy. “They’re a very important partner,” she said. “The Navy has a lot of spill response equipment, they’re a partner, they’re letting us use the Seaplane Base and the building.” Jensen said they just want to do their best. “Between agencies, our federal and state partners ... we want our community to know we are doing our absolute best and being as transparent as we can,” he said. When the training is over and done, those involved will have had a valuable opportunity for agencies to work together. They will be evaluated on their ability to mount planned, first-stage response strategies using Northwest Area Contingency Plan and Incident Command System processes. And a 10-mile long “mystery” spill will not really be dumped, but the response to it will speak volumes to those involved.

(Above) People help set up Tuesday afternoon for a preparedness response exercise held this week on the Seaplane Base. (At Left) From left, Dale R. Jensen and Linda PilkeyJarvis, with the state Dept. of Ecology and Capt. Scott J. Ferguson, U.S. Coast Guard, pose before a drill for the National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program. DENNIS CONNOLLY/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

Digger O’Dell adjusts the radio receiver at the MARS/ amateur radio station at NAS Whidbey Island. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

The MARS station is located in the back of Building 13 on the NAS Whidbey Island Seaplane Base. Operators are there every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Anyone interested in amateur radio is encouraged to stop by.

Retired Navy officer Digger O’Dell makes adjustments to the radio equipment at the NAS Whidbey Island MARS/ amateur radio station Saturday. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

RADIO | FROM PAGE 1 “They had a real neat talk,” he said. Other contacts were made with children in Utah, California, Pennsylvania and a special event station at the birthplace of Orville and Wilbur Wright in Indiana. The youngest participant in Saturday’s Kids’ Day was just 4 years old. According to O’Dell, there is really no age restriction for Ham radio operators. In order to get an amateur radio license, one has to understand the pertinent Federal Communications Commission regulations and demonstrate practical knowledge of equipment and safety. While understanding the regulations may be out of reach for a young child,

older children who are able to grasp the concepts and rules and can pass the examination can get their license. But anyone, young children included, can gain knowledge and on-air experience without a license. “The FCC law is that if you are with a control (licensed) operator, you can talk on an amateur radio,” O’Dell said. “The more you do it, the better you get,” he said. “So if you want to be one, ask one.”

A lost art? To assume amateur radio has gone the way of the dinosaur would be a mistake, at least according to the folks at the NAS Whidbey MARS station. “I keep thinking it’s a lost art, but it really isn’t,”

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said Willie Oliver, the Island County assistant emergency coordinator for the American Radio Relay League. “If you look at the numbers, (involvement in Ham radio) has stayed pretty steady.” “People say ‘Ham is going down,’ but it’s really not,” agreed Richard Isakson. “If you look at the numbers, membership (in amateur radio clubs) is also staying consistent.” Isakson cited a new Ham radio club at South Whidbey High School as an example of continued interest in amateur radio. The group formed shortly before the end of the school year. And with the popularity of computers and cell phones among today’s youth, it’s not surprising to people involved with amateur radio that teenagers in particular can be drawn to it as a hobby. “It’s a technical hobby,” said Oliver. “So if you’re interested in the technical aspect of electronics, this is a good fit.” Oliver said there are a couple of misconceptions about amateur radio. “One is that it’s hard to get into — it really isn’t,” he said. “And two, people think it’s expensive. It doesn’t have to be.” Oliver and O’Dell said it’s usually easy to find old equipment to get started in amateur radio. And

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because people can practice with other Ham radio operators before they get their license, it gives them a good chance to learn about the equipment and to know what kind they want to get when it’s time to make a purchase. As far as licensing fees, the FCC doesn’t charge for a license. The only cost involved is usually for study materials and test fees, which is nominal. “You learn stuff as you use it,” agreed Isakson. “You learn the basics and people will show you the rest.” “You can even borrow equipment until you get your own,” said O’Dell. “Hams like to help each other.”

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Whidbey. MARS stands for Military Auxiliary Radio System and is a program sponsored by the Department of Defense and operated by the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force. “MARS operates on Department of Defense coordinated frequencies instead of FCC frequencies,” explained Oliver. MARS is mainly a civilian auxiliary, but its programs also include active duty, reserve and National Guard units and Coast Guard cutters and shore stations, among others. Its primary mission is to provide auxiliary emergency communications to agencies like the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security, but also assists state and local emergency response agencies. In the past, a large part of what MARS stations did was pass along morale and welfare messages by patching telephone calls through to active duty service men and women around the world. With the advent of the Internet and email, those services aren’t in high demand any longer. But there was a time when a telephone patch could literally mean the difference between life and death. O’Dell’s wife, B.J., who is a licensed MARS operator and a former Navy nurse, recounted a time when she

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ASTC| FROM PAGE 7 the physical sciences, biomedical backgrounds, and behavioral sciences — those are the ones likely to be successful in what we do here at ASTC.” “They should also possess a certain level of proficiency in the water, since much of our work consists of teaching aviators to handle emergency situations there,” Folga said. He described the job itself as being “extremely rewarding.” It may come as a somewhat of a surprise to learn that many of the students at ASTC are not in the Navy at all. “We probably serve

“We probably serve more diverse joint customers and curricula than any other ASTC.” – Lt. Cmdr. Rich Folga

more diverse joint customers and curricula than any other ASTC,” said Folga, referring to other branches of the military. “For example, this week alone, we are scheduled to train members of the Army, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard, in addition to Navy. We very

much provide joint-force training in the truest sense of the definition,” he said. In fact, Folga recently co-chaired a scientific panel that dealt with dynamic hypoxia training challenges and future directions. He views it as just one more facet of his job. “All of them are war fighters – all of them need the training,” he said. “At the end of the day, should something go wrong for them, it’s rewarding to know that they can rely on quality training to help them deal successfully with whatever challenging situation they may find.”

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WASHINGTON (NNS) — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announced June 16, he has recommended Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, vice chief of naval operations, to succeed the retiring Adm. Gary Roughead as the next chief of naval operations. Gates said he made the recommendation to President Barack Obama based on Greenert’s solid portfolio that includes both significant personnel programs and budget responsibilities. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Greenert is “an exceptional officer, and if confirmed, will be, I believe, an exceptional CNO.” “He has wonderful operational experience, fleet experience, he’s terrific with people and he has extensive experience in the money world, which is now facing all of us,” Mullen said. “So I strongly concur with the secretary’s recommendation.” Gates praised Roughead, who will retire this fall, for four decades of service and leadership at the helm of the Navy for the past four years. “I have very much enjoyed working with Gary and have greatly valued his counsel and wisdom on both Navy issues and broader strategic issues,” Gates said. Upon being notified of the news, Roughead offered his congratulations and endorsement. “I could not be more pleased that Adm. Jon Greenert has been nominated to be the 30th Chief of Naval Operations. I have known Jon and his family well for years and I have the utmost respect for him as a leader and a naval officer.”

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