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By Janet ThomasGosport Staff Writer

Christopher L. Hatch,assistant fire chief ofOperations for Fire &Emergency ServicesGulf Coast( F & E S G C )aboard NASPensacola, ishoping thatrecent events arenot a sign of whatthis summer might belike.

Between May 13 andMay 19, F&ESGC person-nel were involved in aseries of water-relatedsearch and rescue opera-tions that left three peopledead and one missing.

“It was a busy twoweeks,” Hatch said. “Weonly had one day when wewere not out on the water.”

Recent incidentsinclude:

• May 18-19:F&ESGC person-nel, divers andboats respondedto a mutual aidrequest from the

Escambia CountySheriff's Office to

assist in the search for an8-year-old autistic boyfrom Louisiana who wasmissing on Perdido Key.Hundreds of volunteersand law enforcement agen-cies combed the area by

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NASP respondsto series of

water-relatedemergencies

Story, photoby NMOTC PAO

The commanding offi-cer of the U.S. Navy’spremier training facilityfor operational medicineand aviation survivaltraining threw the cere-monial first pitch duringthe Pensacola-based BlueWahoos May 18 game.

Navy MedicineOperational TrainingCenter (NMOTC)Commanding OfficerCapt. James Norton,threw out the first pitch infront of more than 4,000fans at the PensacolaBayfront Stadium, con-sidered one of the premierfacilities in minor leaguebaseball.

“Simply being on the

field to represent the Navy– and Navy medicine – asa guest of the BlueWahoos and the GreaterPensacola Chamber is anhonor,” he said. “The city

of Pensacola and theNavy have a storied histo-ry and an absolutelyincredible partnership,

See NMOTC on page 2

NMOTC’s CO throws first pitchat military appreciation Blue Wahoos game

Ens. Jordan Riggs is pictured with Ronnie Shumaker’s fifth-grade class from ClarkdaleAttendance Center. Riggs, a student pilot with Training Squadron 9 onboard NAS Meridian,served as a tour guide for the Starbase-Atlantis class. Riggs experienced the Starbase pro-gram 15 years ago at McConnell Air Force Base. Photo courtesy of NAS Meridian

Swim safereminder

NASP PAO

With Memorial Dayweekend upon us, baseofficials wish to remindpersonnel to exercise cau-tion in all leisure activi-ties, but especially aroundwater.

As per “NASP5500.3J, 27 Nov 2012,”the Fishing andSwimming Policy, swim-ming onboard the base isauthorized in designatedareas only. In some areas,the base’s shoreline has arelatively steep slope,potential for strong cur-rents, drop-offs, underwa-ter obstructions and dan-gerous marine life.

Authorized swimmingareas are the guardedareas at Barrancas Beachand Blue Angel Park andthe roped-off area at SkiBeach. Guarded beachesare only open when thelifeguards are present. SkiBeach has controlled

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Starbase alumnus,Navy pilot shares his experience

By Penny RandallNAS Meridian PAO

NAVAL AIR STATION MERIDIAN,Miss. – It’s been 15 years since JordanRiggs was a 10-year-old student atStarbase onboard McConnell Air ForceBase, but once he stepped into theStarbase-Atlantis building onboard NavalAir Station Meridian, the memories cameflooding back.

Riggs, now an ensign in the U.S. Navyand a student pilot with TrainingSquadron 9, served as a tour guide for aclass of Starbase-Atlantis students fromClarkdale Attendance Center recently.

“As a kid, I was always fascinated byanything air and space (related), soStarbase was an easy sell for me,” Riggssaid. “Among the experiences I rememberare meeting active Air Force pilots, learn-

ing about Newton’s Laws of Motion, andtouring a KC-135 tanker.

“However, one moment I remembervividly happened when our class wasgiven a chance to try out a desktop flightsimulator. It was nothing special, just a PCand a joystick. As I was concentratingintently on trying to land the airplanesmoothly, one of the teachers tapped meon the shoulder and said, ‘You’ve gotwhat it takes’ – that made me feel enor-mously prideful and confident in my abil-ities. In school, I was always the smallestkid with the biggest glasses, and waspicked on a lot for it, but when the teachersaid that to me, I felt 10 times cooler thanall the cool kids.”

NAS Meridian’s Starbase-AtlantisDirector Pam Litton said this is the first

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Water safety ... As summer approaches, area swimmer and boaters are reminded: our water-ways are beautiful and inviting places, but never let down your guard against water-related accidents. See pageB1 in today’s Gosport’s “Life” for “Swim season: make safety your priority.”

Memorial Day services scheduled

NAS Pensacola Honor Guard Sailors fire a volley during a Memorial Day obser-vance. Gosport file photo

By Janet ThomasGosport Staff Writer

Memorial Day is a Federal holidayobserved on the last Monday of May(May 27 in 2013), and it commemo-rates U.S. service members who diedwhile in military service.

Many Americans observe the holi-day by visiting cemeteries and memo-rials. A national moment of remem-brance will takes place at 3 p.m. localtime. Many people also observe the tra-dition of flying of the flag of the UnitedStates at half-staff from dawn untilnoon local time.

Formerly known as Decoration Day,the holiday was originally enacted to

honor Union and Confederate soldiersfollowing the American Civil War.After World War I, it was extended tohonor Americans who have died in allwars.

The preferred name for the holidaygradually changed to Memorial Day,and it was declared the official name byFederal law in 1967. The UniformHolidays Bill, which was passed in byCongress in1968, moved MemorialDay from its traditional date of May 30to the last Monday in May.

Several local events are scheduled toobserve the holiday:

• The Pensacola Veterans Memorial

See Memorial Day on page 2

NMOTC Commanding Officer Capt. James Nortonspeaks with a Pensacola Blue Wahoos announcerprior to throwing out the ceremonial first pitch during thePensacola Blue Wahoos baseball game May 18 atPensacola Bayfront Stadium.

The Gosport nameplate pays homage to the100th anniversary of naval aviation in 2011: theCentennial of Naval Aviation, or CONA.

The image on the left side of the nameplatedepicts Eugene Ely taking off in a Curtiss push-er bi-plane from the USS Pennsylvania Jan.18, 1911.

While Ely had taken off from the USSBirmingham two months earlier after his planehad been loaded on the ship, the USSPennsylvania event was the first time a planelanded on and then took off from a U.S. war-ship.

The image on the right side is the Navy’smost modern fighter aircraft, the F-18 SuperHornet.

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Switch 4 Good, USO celebrate energy goal ... Russ Downing, com-munity manager for Balfour Beatty Communities at NAS Pensacola, and NoraDollen, site representative for WattzOn and the Switch 4 Good program, deliv-er a $500 check to USO Program Manager Dana Cervantes (center) May 15.Downing said the $500 was awarded to the Switch 4 Good program for reach-ing its initial goal of 30 percent enrollment. He said the program, which offersenergy-saving information to residents of military housing, is hoping to reacha 50 percent enrollment goal soon and collect another $500, which he alsoplans to donate to the USO. Photo by Janet Thomas

NASP: search is on in 100th year celebration logo contestFrom NASP PAO

Naval Air Station Pensacola(NASP) will celebrate its100th birthday in 2014and the command leader-ship is looking for a logodesign to represent the cel-ebration.

To that end, a contest is beingconducted to find a logo that willsymbolize the base, its history and

its future.The winning artwork will bedisplayed at all events asso-

ciated with the 100thyear celebration. Itwill be used inmarketing and

merchandising andbecome a permanent

part of the history of the air sta-tion.

The logo contest is open from

until June 24, and entries will bejudged by NASP command staff.

The winning design will befeatured in the July 5edition of Gosport.

C o n t e s t a n t sshould e-mail

their high-quality,print-ready design in

JPEG format along with contactinformation to Patrick Nichols,NAS Pensacola Public Affairs,

at patrick.j.nichols@navy.milno later than June 24. The win-

ning design must work wellin black and white orcolor, and reproducesuccessfully in large orsmall size. Size is sug-

gested at 5-by-5 inch at aminimum of 300 dots per

inch (DPI).If you have questions about

the contest, call 452-4436.

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From NHP

Naval HospitalPensacola’s satellitepharmacy, located bythe Navy Commissary,5800 West Highway 98,will begin providingrefill pickup servicesJune 3. The new facilitywill replace the refillcenter at the NavyExchange. The hoursfor the satellite pharma-cy will be 9 a.m. to 6p.m. Monday throughFriday, and 9 a.m. to 3p.m. Saturday (thedrive-through windowwill open each day at 8a.m.) The satellite phar-macy is scheduled toopen for all prescriptionservices June 24; how-ever, the drive-throughwill remain for refillsonly.

For more informa-tion, call the MainOutpatient Pharmacy at505-6640.

NHP satellitepharmacyopens for

refills June 3

From NASP Chaplain

Starting Sunday,May 26, RomanCatholic Sunday serv-ices resume at 8:30a.m. at NASC auditori-um (Bldg. 633), noon atCorry Station Chapel.

Roman Catholicchurch service

resumes

Memorial Day from page 1

Park Foundation will present its annual observance of Memorial Day at 1 p.m. May26 at Veterans Memorial Park on Bayfront Parkway in downtown Pensacola.

The guest of honor will be Mike Esmond, an Army veteran and the first Vietnamdraftee to speak at the event. Esmond served on landing craft transporting soldiersinto battle.

The public is invited and encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.For more information, contact John E. Pritchard at 456.0040.• The Naval Air Station Pensacola Memorial Day service is scheduled for 9 a.m.

May 27 at Committal Shelter A in the Barrancas National Cemetery Annex.Participants should be at the cemetery by 8:30 a.m. Military organizations shouldbring organization flags and stands.

The annual Memorial Day program is held to remember and honor all militarymembers who have served or are currently serving our nation. The program willinclude remarks from NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer Capt. Keith Hoskinsand a performance of patriotic music by the NATTC Choir.

Keynote speaker will be retired Army Maj. Gen. Al Gilles.For more information, call Robert F. Hall Jr. of the Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy

Council at 456-1561 or 712-3319.• Hillcrest Baptist Church will hold a sunrise service to honor deceased veterans

at 5:30 a.m. May 27 at the Wall South at Veterans Memorial Park. The public is wel-come to attend the service. Guest speaker will be Air Force Lt. Col. Bobby Woods,deputy commander of the 479th Flying Training Group aboard NAS Pensacola.

For more information, contact Gary Graf by phone at 475-8029 or by e-mail atgarygraf@cox.net.

F&ESGC from page 1

land, sea and air for two days before the boy’s body was found. It is believed that hedrowned.

• May 16: F&ESGC responded to a call of two suspected drowning victims dis-covered near Sherman Cove Marina.

• May 13 to May 16: F&ESGC participated in the intensive land, sea and airsearch for a kayaker missing after launching from the Lake Frederic area of NASP.

While the operations themselves were not unusual, having that many incidents ina row at or close to the base in such a short time is not normal, Hatch said.

And with the summer season just around the corner, Hatch hopes that the tragictrend does not continue. He would like to see more calls that end happily, such as arecent cardiac arrest case when emergency responders were able to save a man’s life.

F&ESGC provides fire suppression, fire prevention, public education, advancedand basic life support services, technical rescue and special operations response forthe Pensacola Navy complex, NAS Whiting Field in Milton and surrounding com-munities.

Starbase from page 1

time she has had a pilot who experienced the program inhis youth.

“This experience was unique because Ens. Riggs couldrelate to our students on a personal level,” Litton said. “Hecould talk to them about how attending Starbase as a fifthgrader was an inspiration to him. Our students were soexcited to hear about his experience as a former Starbasestudent.”

Riggs was a student at Wichita Independent School inWichita, Kan., when he attended the Starbase programwhich focuses on a curriculum of science, technology,engineering and math (STEM). There are currently 76DoD Starbase programs worldwide. Fifteen of these areStarbase-Atlantis sites located on Navy bases.

The week-long program exposes fifth grade studentsand their teachers to real-world applications through exper-imental learning, simulations and interaction with militarypersonnel.

“Starbase was but one small piece of my life experi-ences that moved me to join the Navy. But yes, it was a def-inite force that shaped my ambitions on flying,” Riggs said.

“Starbase helped to draw my gaze skyward, which ulti-mately put me on a trajectory to wanting to become apilot,” he said. “I also had a few heroes – my grandfatherwas a B-17 pilot in World War II and my violin teacher’shusband was an American Airlines pilot.”

Riggs said his experience at Meridian’s StarbaseAtlantis was truly memorable.

“When making the decision to join the military, one ofthe things I imagined doing someday was talking with like-minded youngsters about my experiences,” Riggs said.“Having come full-circle to meet with students in the samesetting I was in 15 years ago was inspiring to me and, Ihope, to them as well. A lot of forces exist that can chal-lenge a child’s confidence and sully his or her dreams.Programs like Starbase give positive focus and encourage-ment to those kids.”

Swim from page 1

access. There are “No Swimming” signs atNATTC beach, Mustin Beach, and theaccess to the beach at Lake Frederic.

MWR lifeguards go on duty for thesummer tomorrow, May 25. BarrancasBeach, the Mustin Beach Pool and theCorry Station pool open at 10 a.m.Barrancas Beach will have lifeguards sta-tioned seven days a week from 10 a.m.-6p.m. Both of the pools will be open forrecreational swim from 1 p.m.-6 p.m.Tuesday-Friday, Sundays and holidays

and from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays.Early morning lap swim is offered from5:30-7:30 a.m. Tuesday-Friday at CorryPool and both pools offer lap swim from11 a.m.-1 p.m.Tuesday through Friday andduring any recreational swim time.

The pools have a lot of activities –climbing walls, water basketball and aslide (at Mustin). Mustin Beach Pool hasa shallow area for toddlers, and CorryStation’s pool has a ramp for easy entryand exit into the water.

Have a safe and enjoyable MemorialDay weekend.

NMOTC from page 1

and being invited to take part in America’spastime is a truly remarkable experience.”

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos are high-lighting and recognizing area militarycommands in conjunction with theGreater Pensacola Chamber duringMilitary Appreciation Month, historicallyobserved annually in May.

The Greater Pensacola Chamber pro-

cured nearly 2,000 ticket vouchers fromvarious Pensacola-area businesses andorganizations to Blue Wahoos homegames during May 2013, with theChamber’s Military Affairs Committeedisseminating tickets to Pensacola-areacommands, service members and militaryfamily members.

The Blue Wahoos also host retirementand re-enlistment ceremonies either dur-ing the pre-game show or privately.

By Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan LevensonNaval Hospital Pensacola, Emergency Roomdepartment head

I think Robert Pirsig’s attempt toaddress the question of “Why weride?” is one of the best ever written.

“You see things (while) vacationingon a motorcycle in a way that is com-pletely different from any other,”Pirsig wrote in “Zen and the Art ofMotorcycle Maintenance.” “In a caryou’re always in a compartment andbecause you’re used to it, you don’trealize that through that car windoweverything you see is just more TV.You’re a passive observer and it is allmoving by you boringly in a frame.On a cycle, the frame is gone. You’recompletely in contact with it all.You’re in the scene, not just watchingit anymore, and the sense of presenceis overwhelming. That concretewhizzing by five inches below yourfoot is the real thing, the same stuffyou walk on, it’s right there, so blurredyou can’t focus on in, yet you can putyour foot down and touch it anytime,and the whole thing, the whole experi-ence, is never removed from immedi-ate consciousness.”

This passage from the book helpsshed some light on why bikers, myselfincluded, would expose ourselves towhat is perceived as a great risk by thenon-riding population. To us, it is notthe danger that we see, but rather thefreedom to explore the world from avery powerful and enlightening per-spective.

However, to say that this lifestyle iswithout risk is foolish and we in theNavy, like the other military services,are taught to mitigate our risk byunderstanding and managing it though

our operational risk management(ORM) steps.

ORM teaches us to identify the haz-ards, assess those hazards, make riskdecisions, implement controls andsupervise or watch for changes.Though I am biker to the core, I amalso a father, a husband, a Sailor, anurse and a department head of anemergency room. I have had to devel-op techniques and skills to make allthese parts fit into the lifestyle of rid-ing. I want to enjoy the ride and every-thing that goes with it, but at the endof the day, I want to go home in onepiece and managing the risks effec-tively helps make that happen.

From 2001-2008, the Centers forDisease Control noted that motorcy-clist death rates increased 55 percent(1.12 per 100,000 persons in 2001 to1.74 per 100,000 persons in 2008).The highest death and injury rateswere among 20- to 24-year-olds, fol-lowed by 25- to 29-year-olds). ForFlorida, motorcycle fatalities account-ed for 14.3 percent of all traffic fatali-

ties in 2010, but motorcyclists makeup only 7 percent of the motoring pub-lic. Many of these accidents involvedeither another vehicle or alcohol.

When it comes to other vehicles, thefact is that motorcyclists are not themajority out there on the roads.

Mellissa Holbrook Pierson said itbest in her book “The Perfect Vehicle”:“Seven million who ride stackedagainst 225 million who don’t. To getan idea of the minority status this num-ber confirms, consider the fact thatsome 20 million Americans call them-selves dedicated birdwatchers.”

In order to mitigate the risk of rid-ing when it comes to others on theroad, service members must take therequired safety classes and alwayswear personal protection equipment(PPE). Like it or not, wearing aDepartment of Transportationapproved helmet will help save yourlife. According to Ride Smart Florida(www.ridesmartflorida.com) motorcy-clists not wearing a helmet are 40 per-cent more likely to die of a head injurythan those who wear one. Not onlywill wearing the Department ofTransportation (DoT) helmet helpkeep you alive, if you are a Sailor orMarine and do not wear one, you arein violation of the Navy SafetyInstruction and could face penaltiesunder the UCMJ.

It should probably not need to besaid, but drinking and riding is proba-bly one of the dumbest things a bikercan do. Ride Smart Florida notes thathaving any alcohol in one’s bodyincreases the chance of crashing byfive times. Having a blood alcoholcontent (BAC) greater than 0.05 per-cent increases the risk of crashing byabout 40 times and one-fourth of all

fatal alcohol-related motorcycle crash-es involve motorcyclists running offthe road, overturning or falling fromthe motorcycle rather than strikinganother object. In other words youessentially are your own worst enemywhen you drink before you ride. In2010, the percentage with BAC 0.08or above was highest for fatallyinjured motorcycle riders among the21- to 24-year-olds (34 percent), fol-lowed by 25- to 34-year-olds (30 per-cent). These are the bikers who helpreinforce the emergency room’sstereotype of motorcycles being“Donor-Cycles.”

“Riding is something that hoversbetween you and the road,” Piersonwrote in her book. “Or rather, it isabout removing as much as possiblebetween you and the road, aboutextending yourself past the very vehi-cle that enables you to feel the road inthe first place. So in one sense, it’sabout the way a road moves past you.”

Do not lessen that distance betweenyou and the road to the point of injury.Enjoy the ride, live the lifestyle, man-age your risks and ride safely.

Commentary rulesCommentaries are the opinion of

the writer and should not be inter-preted as official government, Navyor command policy statements.Reader submission are welcomebut should not exceed 800 words.Submissions must be bylined andinclude a daytime phone number or e-mail contact for the writer. Allsubmissions are subject to editingto comply with policy and stan-dards. Address Commentary sub-missions to Janet.Thomas.ctr@navy.mil.

Motorcycle safety from an ER biker’s perspective

3P A G EMay 24, 2013

GOSPORT COMMENTARY

A motorcycle rider, Lt. Cmdr. JonathanLevenson, Naval Hospital PensacolaEmergency Room department head,has safety advice for other riders. Photofrom Naval Hospital Pensacola PAO

May 24, 2013 GOSPORTP A G E 4 GOSPORT

Army’s ‘Best Warriors’ compete

Spc. Shad Barrows and StaffSgt. Andrew Paulsen, both fromthe 413th Civil Affairs Battalion(CA BN) in Lubbock, Texas,took home the Best Warrior titlefrom Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa.,after a week of grueling compe-tition in which their collectiveperformances pushed themahead of their rivals from the restof the 350th Civil AffairsCommand (CACOM), locatedat NASP Corry Station.

The week began when, after aheight and weight check, eachSoldier was challenged to writean essay on the Army value oftheir choice. The physical testsbegan early the next morningwith a pre-dawn Army physicalfitness test followed by the landnavigation course. The coursewas long and since the Soldierswere being judged on speed aswell as accuracy, it requiredquick movement through thehills and dense Pennsylvaniawoods.

“I’m fine, I’m fine,” saidBarrows, the eventual winner ofthe enlisted category, as he tried

to wave away medical attentionfor a bloody nose he’d incurredmoving rapidly through thecourse. “It happens,” he said.

That tough-it-out attitude wasvital for the next event, whichhad participants stepping off fora six-mile road march with a 50-pound rucksack on their backs.

The competition did not geteasier on Day 2, which beganwith the participants qualifyingon their weapons followed by theobstacle course, where theynegotiated six obstacles and ranup a hill, down and back upagain, before sprinting to the fin-ish line. The competitors threwhand grenades, demonstratedtheir radio communication skillsand were checked on first aidknowledge as part of a “WarriorTasks” test that concluded thesecond day.

The final day’s task was lessphysical but no less challenging– the participants donned theirArmy service uniforms andfaced a board comprised of ser-geants major who demandedthey demonstrate the military

bearing and mental agility tostand above their peers.

The results of each event wererecorded, scored and weighted ina complex series of calculationsto determine a winner. Thestandings were a closely guardedsecret until the dinner andawards ceremony that markedthe event’s end.

“There is no substitute for vic-tory,” said Col. R.C. Brewer,350th CACOM deputy com-mander and guest speaker at theawards dinner. “I encourage allof you, including the winners, towork to, as we used to say, be all

you can be.”Although there can be only

one winner for each category ofthe competition (the Soldier andnon-commissioned officer cate-gories), the experience was notwasted on the other Soldiers whocompeted.

“I was very proud to be here ata well-structured event thatbrought out the best in all of us,”said Spc. Christopher Tull Jr.,490th CA BN. “It really broad-ens your horizons. We’ve metpeople from all over the nationhere.”

The across-the-nation experi-

ence was enhanced by a uniquefeature of this year’s competition– it was held hand-in-hand withthe 353rd CACOM. Althoughthe Soldiers competed in all theevents together, each commanddetermined their own victor ineach category.

The Best Warriors from the350th CACOM will see theirnorthern counterparts againsoon, as the U.S. Army CivilAffairs PsychologicalOperations Command(Airborne) Best Warrior compe-tition is scheduled for FortBragg, N.C., this month.

Spc. Patrick Carter, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 350th CACOM, tops the vertical wall on theobstacle course. Photo by Staff Sgt. Sharilyn Wells

Staff Sgt. Andrew Paulsen, 413th Civil Affairs Battalionout of Lubbock, Texas, leads the 10K ruck march andhas about a mile to go. Photo by Staff Sgt. Sharilyn Wells

Spc. Shad Barrows, 413th Civil Affairs Battalion,emerges from the low crawl event on the obstaclecourse. Photo by Staff Sgt. Sharilyn Wells

By Staff Sgt. Abbigale Black350th CACOM Unit Public Affairs Representative

FORT INDIANTOWNGAP, Pa. – Civil AffairsSoldiers from the warm

Florida coast, the dry plains ofTexas and other southern climatestook to the woods of centralPennsylvania, April 9 through 11,and matched their Soldier skills todetermine who was, in fact, theircommand’s Best Warrior.

SPC Shad Barrows, 413th Civil Affairs Battalion, digs deep as he enters the final mile of the road footmarch event at the 350th CACOMʼs Best Warrior competition in Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. Soldiers fromthe 350th Civil Affairs Command came together for a combined Best Warrior Competition with the 353rdCivil Affairs Command, April 9-11. The winners of this competition will represent the 353rd and 350th at theU.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) Best Warrior competition heldat Fort Bragg, N.C., this month. Photo by Staff Sgt. Sharilyn Wells

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Rewarding Sailors for responsible choicesBy MC1(SW/AW) Molly A.Burgess

NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) – OnApril 1, the launch of a year-round campaign was imple-mented throughout the Navy aspart of an ongoing initiative toencourage Sailors to makechoices that will help them keepwhat they have successfullyearned during their naval career.

The “Keep What You’veEarned” (KWYE) campaign isa continuing effort to encourageresponsible drinking habits byfocusing on achievementsthrough recognition for dedica-tion and hard work in hopeSailors will realize how muchcan be lost if they make poorchoices in regards to alcohol.

According to Fleet MasterChief April D. Beldo,Manpower Personnel Trainingand Education, although therates of Navy alcohol-relatedincidents (ARI) and drivingunder the influence (DUI) havedecreased, one incident is toomany.

“This campaign is updated toreach out in a personal way toall Sailors, particularly thoseunder 25, who have had 60 per-cent of the alcohol-related inci-dents,” said Beldo. “Over thelast five years the number ofARIs has been reduced byalmost half. We need to contin-ue to reduce ARIs so that wehave the safest and most profes-sional force to lead the Navy'sfuture.”

Unlike previous programsand campaigns, to encourageall-hands participation up anddown the ranks, KWYE high-lights monthly alcohol related

message that reflect on the cam-paigns mission for leadership tofacilitate and talk aboutamongst their Sailors.

“Monthly message topicswill provide variety to ensurethat the campaign ‘is heard,’ ”said Beldo. “During the weekleading prior to Memorial Day,the next phase of the KWYEcampaign will launch, in align-ment with the Navy’s ‘Live toPlay, Play to Live’ summer safe-ty campaign, including dissemi-nation of the videos and sum-mer safety-related messaging.”

The 52 weekly discussiontopics are a way for leaders to

remind their Sailors aboutresponsible drinking habits.

“There is also social mediamessaging, and an ‘app’ thatwill be coming out soon that canbe downloaded onto portabledevices,” said QMC JohnRenaud, Drug and AlcoholProgram adviser, Commander,Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.

Beldo said that for the cam-paign development, it heavilyleveraged direct Sailor inputand feedback to design the con-cept.

“The research, conductedover the last year, identified spe-cific messaging that resonated

with all Navy as well as thosemost at risk,” Beldo said. “Thatresearch included review ofcivilian efforts, focus groups,and Navy culture.”

By actively engaging Sailorsas advocates, the campaignseeks to enhance the awarenessof not only the consequences ofpoor alcohol related choices, butpromoting and encouragingalternative choices to drinkingas well as delegation of respon-sibility.

“Being an advocate forresponsible drinking is not onlya leadership responsibility, it isthe responsibility of every

Sailor in the fleet,” said Beldo.The campaign also focuses

on establishing a partnershipand collaboration between theNavy and civilian programs thatare also focused on Sailors'well-being.

“Research shows that com-munity-based alcohol abuseprevention and intervention pro-grams can have a positiveimpact on drinking habits,”Beldo said. “Working withcommunity organizations,MWR and Navy commandsencourage positive behaviorssuch as ‘safe ride home’ pro-grams, designated driver orpublic transportation arrange-ments.”

The campaign is in align-ment with the SecNav’s 21Century Sailor and MarineInitiative and the Joint FleetForces and Pacific FleetCampaign against irresponsibleuse of alcohol through celebrat-ing and rewarding naval careerachievements.

“We must all work togetherto create and maintain a respon-sible drinking environment.Remind Sailors of their accom-plishments and encourage posi-tive decision making regardingalcohol,” said Beldo. “Let’s allkeep what we’ve earned.”

Check out the tips, multime-dia, and other resources whichare available online and down-load at http://www. public.navy.mil/ bupers-npc/ support/nadap/ campaign_events/drinkresponsibly/ Pages/ default.aspx.

For more news from NavyPublic Affairs Support Element,Norfolk, visit www.navy. mil/local/ pacennorfolk/.

Fleet Master Chief April Beldo talks to Sailors at the Center for Information Dominance Unit(CIDU) Monterey in 2012. Photo by MC1(SW/AW) Nathan L. Guimont

P A G E GOSPORT6 May 24, 2013

Peralta is the Fire and Emergency ServiceDivision’s aircraft rescue fire fighting chief.According to his ABCS John Coger, Peralta’s lead-ing chief petty officer, his duties include: NavalOutlying Field (NOLF) Harold senior site petty offi-cer, command petty officer indoctrination coordina-tor, NOLF Harold’s career counselor and safetypetty officer and command duty officer. Theseefforts have helped to ensure the safety of the Navy’sbusiest training air station.

“Petty Officer Peralta is an exceptional deck plateleader, dedicated mentor and technical expert of air-craft firefighting,” Coger stated. “His rigorous train-ing methods and devotion to duty were key in theselection of OLF Harold Field receiving the NavyOutlying Landing Field (NOLF) of the Quarter nom-ination for the first quarter of 2013.”

Whiting Field names Sailors of the Quarter

AB1 Carlos PeraltaSailor of the Quarter

Ashurst is the site petty officer for NOLF Choctaw,hazmat, safety petty officer and T-1500 trainer as well asNOLF Harold’s aircraft rescue fire fighter (ARFF) chiefand training petty officer. He is directly responsible forthe training and safety of nine aircraft fire fighters.

Coger emphasized that Ashurst is often sought out byothers for his technical expertise. His leadership andprofessional influence is evident by the fact that 90 per-cent of his team are qualified ARFF chief.

“ABH2 Ashurst promotes teamwork and is instru-mental to the cohesiveness of the Crash DivisionTraining throughout Outlying Fields,” he added.

His training is not limited to work, however, asAshurst also successfully completed 12 college credithours this quarter, while pursuing a degree in fire sci-ence. “Ashurst is proven as a top quality leader, workerand Sailor,” Lt. Kenyatto Mayes, Crash and Fire andEmergency Services division officer, said.

AB2 Matthew AshurstJunior Sailor of the Quarter

Page serves as a Choctaw facility watch supervi-sor, local controller, flight planning supervisor andradar final controller. Her flawless military bearingis on ready display through her role on the NASWFcolor guard team. She has honored and shown finalrespects for five fallen shipmates as well as exem-plified pride in military service at several militaryrelated community events.

“She exudes the spark of leadership, creativeability, and self-confidence to excel at any taskgiven,” said her division leading chief petty officer,ACCS Johnny Hill.

Page has successfully completed more than2,000 mishap-free flight operations helping to pro-duce more than 50 new fleet aviators.

AC3 Keesha PageBlue Jacket of the Quarter

Naval Air Station Whiting Field (NASWF) recently announcedits Sailors of the Quarter for the second quarter for fiscal year 2013.

The program is designed to recognize the top performing Sailors from various levels of enlistedservice. The Sailor of the Quarter is the top first class petty officer. The Junior Sailor of the

Quarter is the best performing second class petty officer, while the Blue Jacket of the Quarter isthe most impressive up-and-coming Sailor from the junior ranks.

AB1 Carlos Peralta, AB2 Matthew Ashurst, and AC3 Keesha Pagewere respectively named the Sailor, Junior Sailor and Blue Jacket of the Quarter.

All three Sailors were recognized for their outstanding performance while on dutyand within the community. Each of these Sailors received a formal Letter of Commendation

in their service records and are in the running for the annual Sailor of the Quarter awards.

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PARTYLINE7P A G EMay 24, 2013

GOSPORTCommissary to cut hours on holiday

The Pensacola NAS Commissary, 5800 WestHighway 98, has announced reduced hours for theMemorial Day holiday. The commissary will openat 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. May 27. Regular hourswill resume May 28.

For more information, call 452-6880.

NEX announces shorter holiday hoursThe Navy Exchange (NEX) Pensacola Mall, 5600

Highway 98 West, has announced reduced hours forthe Memorial Day holiday. The NEX Mall will beopen from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 27.

For more information, call 458-8258.

Walking tours focus on Seville SquareFree historic architectural walking tours around

Seville Square are scheduled for tomorrow, May 25.The tours are sponsored by the Pensacola HistoricPreservation Society to celebrate VIVA Florida 500.The tours will leave from the Quina HouseMuseum, 204 South Alcaniz St., at 10 a.m., noonand 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served followingthe tours.

For more information, call 393-3091.

Enlisted breakfast to be held May 29Each year, the Pensacola Chapter of the Navy

League of the United States holds a breakfast tohonor outstanding enlisted persons from E-1 to E-9who have been nominated from the 18 to 22 localcommands.

The annual Outstanding Enlisted Breakfast isscheduled for 7:30 a.m. May 29 at Heritage Hall atSeville Quarter. Cost is $17.50 per person.

Guest speaker will be NAS PensacolaCommanding Officer Capt. Keith Hoskins.

For more information or to make reservations,call 436-8552 or send an e-mail to navyleagueo-fus@bellsouth.net.

Opening reception being held at galleryBlue Morning Gallery, 21 Palafox Place, is fea-

turing a show by local artist Margaret Biggs throughJune 15.

An opening reception, scheduled for 5 p.m. to 8p.m. today, May 24, will feature refreshments andthe music by Billy Howell and his group, The 18String Army. A poet as well as a visual artist, Biggswill give a recital of her work at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, call 429-9100 or go towww.bluemorninggallery.com.

Go for a walk for charity at state parkA family walk is scheduled for June 1 at Big

Lagoon State Park. Registration and start time isbetween 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Triggers, 12700 GulfBeach Highway.

The walk, which is being sponsored by PerdidoKey Rotary and the Perdido Key Chamber ofCommerce, is a non-competitive event, similar to aGerman-style Volksmarch. Walkers (or runners) canchoose to finish a 5K or 10K route. Participantsmust start by 11 a.m. and finish by 2 p.m.Registration fee is $15 and partipants will receive aT-shirt and commemorative pin. Participants withmilitary ID and children younger than age 12 willhave the option of walking the course for but mustpay for the pin and/or shirt.

Food and drinks will be available at the finisharea. Net proceeds from sponsors and drawings willgo to area charities and nonprofits.

For more information, call retired Coast GuardCapt. Rod Powell, with the Perdido KeyVolksmarch Club, at 637-1876.

Technology expo scheduled for June 3The annual Technology Exposition is scheduled

for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3 at the Mustin BeachClub. The free event is and open to all personnel.

More than 25 vendors will be showcasing thenewest solutions related to cyber security, ruggedi-zed equipment, cloud computing, communicationsolutions, data encryption, mobile devices, audiovi-sual technology, information assurance, systemsintegration, desktop virtualization and more.

To check out the list of exhibitors or to register forthe event, go to www.FederalEvents.com.

For more information, contact Julia Banks by e-mail at Banks@ncsi.com.

Budget for Baby classes scheduledOfficials at the Navy-Marine Corps Relief

Society are offering Budget for Babies classes.Classes at NAS Pensacola are scheduled for 11

a.m. to 1 p.m. June 13 and June 27 at the NMCRSfacility in Bldg. 191 at 91 Radford Blvd. A class atNAS Whiting Field is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noonJune 22 in the atrium building.

For more information or to make reservations,call 452-2300.

Flight Academy scholarships availableThe National Flight Academy is accepting

scholarship applications for 7th to 12th grade stu-dents for six-day summer sessions. Application areavailable online at www.nationalflightacademy.com/scholarship. A limited number of scholarships areavailable.

Regular registration for summer sessions is alsoopen online at www.nationalflightacademy.com.

For more information, call 458-7836 or send an e-mail to info@nationalflightacademy.com.

Registration open for Embry-RiddleRegistration will be open through May 31 at

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.The NASP office is at 250 Chambers Ave., in

Bldg. 634, Suite 033. Hours aboard NAS Pensacolaare 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.

The NAS Whiting Field office is in Bldg, 1417,Room 163. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Classes begin May 31. Dates for late registrationand add/drop deadlines will be May 31 to June 6.

New student orientation will be 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.May 29 at the NAS Pensacola office.

For more information, call 458-1098, send an e-mail to pensacola@erau.edu, or visit www.worldwide.erau.edu/locations/pensacola.

Theater group staging comedy-drama Panhandle Community Theatre will present the

comedy-drama “Squabbles” at 7:30 p.m. today, May24, and tomorrow, May 25, and 2:30 p.m. May 26.

Tickets are $15. Seating is limited for each show.For reservations, call 221-7599 or e-mail panhandlecommunitytheatre@yahoo.com.

The non-profit Panhandle Community Theatre islocated one mile off Highway 90 in Pace, in theStorage Masters Center, 4646 Woodbine Road. Formore information, go to www.panhandlecommunitytheatre.com.

Association running concession standMembers of the First Class Petty Officer’s

Association will be running the concession stand atthe Barrancas ballpark for the remainder of theCaptain’s Cup softball games. The concession standwill be open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday throughThursday through June 11 when games are beingplayed. Proceeds will go to the association’s ball,the trunk-or-treat event and the children’s holidayparty.

For more information, contact BM1 TarnishaJenkins by phone at 452-3995 or by e-mail at tarnisha.jenkins@navy.mil.

Summer basketball camps announced The 34th Chip Boes Championship Basketball

Camp sponsored and hosted by the City ofPensacola Department of Leisure Services and theCity of Gulf Breeze Department of Recreation willconduct three summer sessions for boys and girlsages 7 to 13.

Brochures and information can be obtainedregarding the June 24-28, July 15-19 and July 22-26sessions at the Vickery Community Center inPensacola and the South Santa Rosa RecreationCenter in Gulf Breeze.

For more information, call 968-9299 or send an e-mail to chipboes@gmail.com.

USO’s program shows appreciationOperation R&R is in full swing at the NAS

Pensacola USO Center. The program gives businessand community leaders as well as civic groups achance to mingle with troops stationed in Pensacoladuring Military Appreciation Month. A variety ofactivities are planned.

There are still several dates and activities avail-able if you would like to provide food and fun for75-100 troops.

For more information, contact Dana Cervantes,program manager, by phone at 485-6279 or by e-mail at dcervantes@uso.org.

Memorial golf tournament to be June 8The 24th annual Bonnie and Cliff Jernigan

Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 8at Cypress Lake Golf Club.

Proceeds support Escambia Christian School.Cost is $65 per player (includes green fees, cart,range balls). There will be $10,000 cash and othermajor prizes. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Teetime is 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start. An awardslunch will follow play.

For details, call 456-5045 or 288-1263.

STARBASE planning summer sessionsSTARBASE Atlantis is accepting applications

and military volunteers for the summer program. STARBASE Atlantis accepts students who will

complete the 4th and 5th grade during the 2012-2013 school year. Students who are interested inlearning about science, technology, engineering andmath (STEM) education are invited to apply.During the program, students build and launch arocket, visit aviation training centers, meet the BlueAngels, conduct chemistry experiments, learn navi-gation and mapping and much more.

Sessions are scheduled for June 10 to 13, June 17to 20, June 24 to 27 and July 8 to 11. The classroomis located at NASP Bldg. 1907, 461 San CarlosRoad. Cost is free.

Parents are required to fill out a program applica-tion, pick-up and drop-off students, provide a sacklunch, snack and drink.

Volunteers also are needed to help with the pro-gram. For more information, call 452-8287 or go towww.netc.navy.mil/community/starbase/pensacola.

Coin show scheduled for June 15Pensacola Numismatic Society Coin & Currency

Show is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 15 and9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 16 at the Hadji Shrine Temple,800 West Nine Mile Road.

Admission will be $1 for adults and free for chil-dren 12 and younger. There will be hourly doorprizes and raffles for two gold American Eagles and10 Silver Eagles.

For more information, contact the show chairmenBud Cooly or Steve Gerlach by phone at 473-1515or by e-mail at steve@emeraldcoastcoins.com.

Gathering planned to mark JuneteenthThe 10th annual Sankofa Juneteenth Heritage

Gathering is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 15at The Belmont Building, 432 West Belmont Street.

The theme is “Restoring the Forgotten Heritage tothe Forgotten People.”

The event will feature music, museum displays,dance presentations, a storyteller, youth activities, aheritage market, food vendors and door prizes.

For more information, contact Elder ColumbusThompson or Ima Linda Thomas at 316-0376 orsend an e-mail to talindas1@aol.com.

Coin collectors to meet June 20Members of the Pensacola Numismatic Society, a

coin collecting club, will meet at 6:30 p.m. June 20at Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q restaurant, 630 NorthNavy Blvd.

There will be a presentation on Mexican curren-cy. A coin auction will be held after completion ofthe meeting. There is no cost to attend unless youplan to have dinner.

For information, call Mark Cummings at 332-6491.

Enter your team in the Doggie Bowl Individuals, teams and sponsors are invited to

participate in the Humane Society of Pensacola’sDoggie Bowl, which is scheduled for 2 p.m. to 5p.m. June 29 at Cordova Lanes.

The Humane Society of Pensacola is a no-killshelter for cats and dogs located at 5 North Q Street.

Teams of four to six people cost $20 per personwith shoe rental and five door prize tickets included.The grand prize is a trophy and a $100 gift certifi-cate for a team dinner. Other activities include ateam costume contest. Sponsorships are also avail-able. Deadline for sponsor sign up is June 12.

For details or entry forms, go to www.humanesocietyofpensacola.org and click on News andEvents. You can also send an e-mail to kim@math-eselectric.com.

Students can sign up for film campRegistration is ongoing and continuing until June

14 for the second annual Lights, Camera, DiscoverSummer Film Camp. The cost is $200 per person.The program runs from June 17 to June 29 and thegoal is to teaches children discipline and self-respect while learning the craft of movie making.Adult classes are also offered.

Students learn about directing, acting, screenwrit-ing, film editing and cinematography from filmindustry professionals with roots in the Pensacolacommunity. At the end of the program, studentsview their own work with friends, family and peers.

For more information, contact Michael Diggs at748-0129 or go to www.lightscameradiscover.org.

Grants available to help veteransThe U.S. Department of Labor has announced the

availability of up to $5 million to fund 16 or moregrants for homeless female veterans and veteranswith families.

Funds are being awarded on a competitive basisto state and local workforce boards, local publicagencies and nonprofit organizations, tribal govern-ments, and faith-based and community organiza-tions. Grantees must be familiar with the popula-tions to be served, and have demonstrated that theycan administer effective programs and coordinateefforts with social service providers.

Veterans may receive occupational, classroomand on-the-job training, as well as job search andplacement assistance, including follow-up services.

The solicitation for grant applications is availableat www.grants.gov. Potential applicants seekingmore information should go to www.dol.gov/vets orcontact grants officer Cassandra Mitchell at (202)693-4570.

Submission guideYou can submit information for possible

publication in Partyline by sending an e-mail to Janet.Thomas.ctr@navy.mil.

Submissions must include the organiza-tion’s name and details about events includ-ing times, dates, locations and any costsinvolved. Contact information also isrequired.

All submissions are subject to editing tocomply with established standards. Itemsshould be submitted at least one week inadvance. The deadline is noon Friday for thenext week’s publication.

P A G E 8 May 24, 2013 GOSPORT

At the beginning of the summer most of usare excited to get out in the sun and experiencethe beautiful waters surrounding our base. Wemay go boating from Sherman Cove over tothe fort and do some fishing or walk aroundand when it’s hot we’ll do a little swimming.Sometimes we forget to think about the basics,forget to do a self-evaluation and forget tomake some wise choices. These are somequestions you can ask yourself and then self-evaluate the safety of your responses.

• How far can I swim without stopping?How long can I float? Can you swim 500-1,000 yards without putting your feet on thebottom or stopping? Can you float for at least10 minutes without a flotation device? Thosetwo skills can save your life if caught in anundertow or rip current.

• Do I actually use a lifejacket or is it juststowed when I go on a boat? When you areunconscious because your boat flipped andknocked you in the head – that stowed lifejack-et does not do you any good. Think about thechildren on the boat and make sure at least oneadult is wearing a lifejacket, so if the boatflips/sinks there would be someone to help thechildren. Make sure if non-swimmers are on adock that they have a lifejacket on – dockdeaths are more common than you think.Make your decision when and where to use alifejacket, a serious decision – a good tan linecan seem pretty insignificant when faced withlife and death or a child’s traumatic experience.

Remember, life jackets must fit snugly towork. Choose an approved life jacket that fitsproperly. Wear it the right way, and wear theright type of life jacket for the activity you areinvolved in. Practice wearing a life jacket inthe water and swimming with it. If on a boatone adult should be the designated safety per-son – if the boat rolls or if you have to abandonship, someone needs to be with children rightaway.

• Do I go to a public beach with lifeguards... or do I prefer a secluded private beach?

Use the guarded beach – the guards are therefor you and your families’ safety. The elevatedchair helps them note tide changes, rip currentsand the appearance of dangerous flora andfauna (jellyfish, sharks, rays etc.). No water isever completely free from risk, but it is safest toswim where lifeguards are present. Lifeguardsare trained to promote safe behavior around thewater to prevent drowning. They watch for andhelp those in distress, providing rescue andmedical assistance to those in need. Beforeentering the water at a beach with lifeguards,check with the lifeguards for safety adviceabout the location. Stay in that lifeguard pro-tected area – lifeguards can only run so fast andso far.

• Feet first ... first time? Jumping into thewater off the boat or a dock? Even if therewas nothing on the bottom that was dangerousyesterday – the bottom could have changed.Going in feet first-first time can save you andyour family from a serious spinal injury.

• Can your children turn over on to theirback and yell for help? It does not come nat-urally but it is something that your children canlearn in swim lessons. Swim lessons should bedone every year – as a child’s body changes sowill their swimming ability. Remember, therewill never be a point when a child is safe in thewater unsupervised. Those swim lessons maygive the child who is in a dangerous situationenough skills to survive long enough for anadult to come help them.

• Weather safety is simple in this area. “Ifyou hear it – clear it, and if you see it – fleeit.” If you hear thunder get away from thewater, if you see lightning – go to designatedshelter – get out of the weather. Do not wait forit to rain – danger is present before and after therain.

Obey all safety signs and warning flags.Signs and flags inform you about water

dangers or show you where it is safer to swim.Signs can have important information abouttopics such as tide times and heights, underwa-

ter hazards, currents, waves and other waterhazards. Flags are often used to show life-guarded areas, restricted or prohibited use, anddesignated areas such as “surfing only” or “noswimming.” Flags often have special colorssuch as red for danger or prohibited use.

Always look for signs or flags before youenter the water. Find out what they mean andfollow the warnings they provide. Know whatthe colors of the flags mean and respect theirmeaning before entering the water.

Be watchful for flora and fauna.Man-o-war jellyfish, comb jellyfish, moon

jellyfish, bull sharks and black tip sharks arefound in our waters. Know how to recognizenative species and how to prevent injury. Weare only visitors – it is their territory.

Swim in a familiar area – know the waterand weather conditions before getting inthe water. Cold water, weather, tides, surf,currents and other factors can have a majorimpact on open water safety. Wind and heavyrains can create dangerous water conditions.Local weather, as well as unseen weather thatis far away, can produce rip currents at surfbeaches and powerful, fast moving water inrivers and streams. Check weather conditionsbefore you leave home and then again whenyou arrive. Stay alert for changes while youare at the site.

Accidental drowning is the leading causeof death in children younger than age 5. Achild can drown in the time it takes to answerthe phone. Nonfatal incidents can cause braindamage that result in long-term disabilitiesranging from memory problems and learningdisabilities to the permanent loss of basic func-tioning (i.e. permanent vegetative state).

For every child who dies from drowning,another four received emergency departmentcare for nonfatal submersion injuries.Nearly90 percent of drowning deaths in childrenbetween the ages of 1 and 14 happen under thesupervision of another person, usually a fami-ly member.

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May 24, 2013NETC’s Civiliansof the Quarter;See page B2SpotlightLIFEGOSPORT

From Vicki BalogMWR Aquatics Specialistand NASP Safety

As summer approach-es, area swimmersand boaters are

reminded: our waterwaysare beautiful and invitingplaces, but never let downyour guard against water-related accidents.

Swim season:make safety your priority

Life jackets could prevent approximately two-thirds of all boating-related drowningsof children ages 14 and younger. In fact, in most states, children younger than 13must wear life jackets. It’s the law.

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NASP MWR summer offeringsOpen to all patrons, military, DoD and civilians – all are welcome.• MWR lifeguards go on duty for the summer tomorrow, May 25.

Barrancas Beach, the Mustin Beach Pool and the Corry Station pool open at 10a.m. Barrancas Beach will have lifeguards stationed seven days a week from 10a.m.-6 p.m. Both of the pools will be open for recreational swim from 1 p.m.-6p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Sundays and holidays and from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. onSaturdays. Early morning lap swim is offered from 5:30-7:30 a.m. Tuesday-Friday at Corry Pool and both pools offer lap swim from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Tuesdaythrough Friday and during any recreational swim time.

The pools have a lot of fun activities – climbing walls, water basketball and aslide (at Mustin). Mustin Beach Pool has a shallow area for toddlers, and CorryStation’s pool has a ramp for easy entry and exit into the water.

• MWR Aquatics offers swim lessons through the day camps at both poolsand in addition have morning lessons, evening lessons for children. Private one-on-one lessons are also available for both children and adults. There are lessonsavailable for anyone’s schedule – come join up.

• The MWR Aquatic Camps are half-day camps designed to expose childrenof all ages to the wonderful world of aquatics. Camps for 5- to 7-year-olds, 7- to10-year-olds and 11- to 15-year-olds are age appropriate and challenging bothphysically and mentally. The Paddleboard Camps, Kayak Camps and SailingCamps are a great learning experience for the active youngster and the MarineScience Camps for all ages willing to learn hands on about our marine environ-ment.

• Junior Lifeguard program – the best in the area. Three weeks of fun forchildren ages 11-15. An active class that covers everything aquatic.

For more on MWR’s aquatic programs, call 452-9429.

Melinda Hicks was selectedas the command’s Junior CoQfor the first quarter of 2013.Hicks has served in the admin-istration department for nineyears. As the NETC adminis-trator of the Navy tasker rout-ing system, used for variouscommands within theDepartment of the Navy to cre-ate and route actions with eachother, she was recognized forthe care and attention to detail

she uses in ensuring tasks areassigned and tracked to com-pletion.

“I feel wonderful, and amfilled with gratitude and thanksto my command for thishonor,” Hicks said.

Gary Edgar, Administrationofficer and Hicks’ supervisor,commended Hicks for her hardwork and commitment to theNETC mission.

“Ms. Hicks is one of thoseindividuals who always gives110 percent to everything shedoes and expects nothing inreturn,” Edgar said.

Public Affairs SpecialistSteve Vanderwerff was select-ed as NETC’s Senior CoQ forhis work supporting trainingdomain commands in theircommunications, providingdedicated public affairs supportto the NETC force master chiefand managing the NETC socialmedia.

“I’m beaming, being singledout. It means my energy tellingthe Navy training story hasbeen noticed and appreciatedby many people within thecommand. I’m very grateful to

be a member of a wonderfulteam and thoroughly enjoywhat I do,” said Vanderwerff.“My experience while servingin the Navy and as a civilianemployee is that promotion andrecognition follow in com-mand’s that care about theirSailors’ and employees’ signif-icant contributions.”

One of Vanderwerff’saccomplishments this past yearis the Sexual AssaultAwareness and Prevention(SAPR) public serviceannouncement he wrote,directed and produced. Sailorsfrom the Naval Air TechnicalTraining Center’s Coalition ofSailor Against Destructive

Decisions (CSADD) playedzombies in the video whichpromoted SAPR awareness,and Sailors looking out forother Sailors.

In addition to the Civilian ofthe Quarter awards, three indi-viduals were recognized fortheir length of federal service.

Linda Erickson, a paralegalspecialist who works in theNETC General Counsel Officewas recognized for her 15years of service. Recognizedfor 25 years of service wasBryant Cowling, the sectionhead for the financial manage-ment systems branch in theNETC Resources,Requirements and AssessmentDepartment. Craig Wilsonserves as the integrated logis-tics manager in the Learningand Development Departmentand was recognized for 30years of federal service.

For more news from NavalEducation and TrainingCommand, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnet/.

May 24, 2013SPOTLIGHTGOSPORT

B2P A G E

Melinda Hicks, JCoQ Linda Erickson Bryant Cowling

NETC Civilians of the Quarter recognized

Steve Vanderwerff, NETC public affairs specialist, recognized asSenior Civilian of the Quarter, first quarter, with NETC CommandingOfficer Rear Adm. Donald P. Quinn.

Story, photosby Ens. Jacqui WenglerNETC PAO

Naval Education and Training Command(NETC) announced the selections of itsJunior and Senior Civilians of the Quarter(CoQ) and recognized three personnel fortheir length of service during a ceremonyMay 16 at the Naval Aviation MedicalInstitute (NAMI) auditorium onboardNaval Air Station Pensacola.

Support Our Troops

GOSPORT May 24, 2013 P A G E B3

Public Health Command Region-South

Each summer, heat injuries claimmany victims among the dog and catpopulations.

Heat injuries range from heat stress(body temperatures greater than 106degrees) to heat stroke (body tempera-ture greater than 108 degrees).

This set of conditions can result frommany causes, but most importantly,they are almost always preventable.Most often, heat injuries occur whenowners leave their pets in an enclosed,parked car, or leave the pet outsidewithout access to shade and water.

As we all know, the South gets veryhot in the summer, the heat index canrise to higher than 100 degrees any day.Temperatures inside a hot, parked carcan reach lethal levels within minutes.

Pets cannot perspire like humans andcan overheat very quickly. This can alsohappen when pets exercise too much in

the heat, and are denied shade and freshwater to help keep them cool.

Additionally, if you and your petrecently moved to the South, ensurethat pets slowly get acclimated to theextreme summer heat.

Symptoms of heat injuries includeheavy panting, weakness, excessivedrooling, vomiting and/or diarrhea, andcan rapidly progress to collapse, comaand death. Pets that are not acclimatedto hot, humid environments are espe-cially susceptible to heat injuries.

If your pet is experiencing thesesymptoms, you must quickly reduce thebody temperature by soaking the ani-mal with cool water (tap water, not icewater) and immediately seeking veteri-nary treatment. Without treatment,body temperatures can continue to riseto 109 degrees or greater, at which point

irreversible brain damage and organfailure can occur.

Following are some tips for keepingyour pet safe from potentially lethalheat injuries:

• Never leave your pet in a parkedcar.

• Only exercise your pet during thecoolest times of the day.

• Provide plenty of clean, cool waterand shade for outdoor pets.

• Provide adequate ventilation withscreened, open windows, air condition-ing, or fans for indoor pets.

• Gradually acclimate your pet to theoutdoor heat. As with humans, this isespecially important for very young,very old, obese and sick or debilitatedanimals.

• Again, never leave your pet in aparked car.

Heat injury alert: Pets are at risk during the summer

As the temperatures go up, pet ownersneed to take special care to protect dogsand cats from heat injuries. Photo fromAmerican Veterinary MedicalAssociation

May 24, 2013

B4P A G E OFF DUTYGOSPORT

The NASP Morale, Welfare and Recreation(MWR) department has a number of upcomingevents and activities that the whole family canparticipate in. For more information, call 452-8285 or visit the MWR website:www.naspensacola-mwr.com.

• Movies on the Lawn: “Rise of theGuardian,” PG, is scheduled for tomorrow, May25. Movies begin at dusk on second and fourthSaturday of month through August on the lawnin front of Portside Gym, Bldg. 627. Bring blan-kets, chairs and coolers. Movies and popcornare free. Check MWR website for notices incase of rain. For information, call 452-2372.

• Aquatics: Outdoor pools open for summertomorrow, May 25. Corry Station lap swim, 5:30a.m. to 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; recreationswim, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mustin Beach lap swim,11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; recreation swim, 1 p.m. to 6p.m. For more information, call 452-9429.

• Discount tickets: Sam’s Fun City and SurfCity is offering summer discounts. Stop by theInformation, Tickets and Travel (ITT) office atthe NEX Mall on Highway 98 and save $116.43on Family of Four Pack Annual Pass, whichincludes 10 percent off on food and guest pass-es. ITT also offers savings on Catalina, Keys tothe City and Wet & Wacky passes. While youare there, check out the discounts available forother vacations and attraction. For information,call 452-6354.

• Intramural Sports: NAS Pensacola officeopen 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday throughFriday, in Bldg. 627. Call 452-4391.Racquetball, 11:15 a.m. June 3. There areentry deadlines for each event. NASP CorryStation office open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday, in Bldg. 3738. Call 452-6520.Cornhole singles, 11:15 a.m. May 26; andswimming, 5 p.m. June 13. There are entrydeadlines for events. For more informationabout Intramural Sports, e-mailjohn.russo@navy.mil or go to www.captain-scup.org.

• Summer Day Camp: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. June3 to Aug. 16 at the NASP Youth Center, Bldg.3690. Weekly fees based on total familyincome. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack andfield trips included in weekly fee. To register, callNancy Kilgo at 293-5843.

• Special offer for pet owners: Walk-inmicrochip clinic is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2p.m. June 1. Chips are $28 for each insert. $2user fee includes registration for life. For moreinformation, contact the Vet Clinic at 452-6882.

• British soccer camps: June 10-14 at theNavy Youth Sports Complex on Highway 98.Four age groups. Register before April 26 andreceive a British soccer jersey. Register onlineat www.challengersports.com. For more infor-mation, call 452-3810 or 452-2417.

• Learn to paddle board: MWR has wide,stable boards perfect for beginners. The shal-low water at the Bayou Grande RecreationArea is a perfect area to practice and learn.Rent canoes, kayaks, yolo yaks or paddleboards from NASP Outpost Rentals for $4 anhour or $20 a day. Active-duty get the first hourfree with a minimum two-hour rental. For moreinformation, call 452-9642.

COST Regular: $3 adults, $1.50 children ages 6-11, free for 5 and younger3D shows: $5 adults, $3 children ages 6-11, free for 5 and younger

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At the movies“Scary Movie 5,” PG-13, 5 p.m.; “The Big Wedding,” R, 7 p.m.; “Evil Dead,” R, 9 p.m.;“Pain & Gain,” R, 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.

“Jurassic Park” (3D), PG-13, 12:20 p.m.; “Scary Movie 5,” PG-13, 3 p.m.; “G.I. JoeRetaliation” (3D), PG-13, 5 p.m.; “The Big Wedding,” R, 7:30 p.m.; “Evil Dead,” R, 9:30p.m.; “42,” PG-13, noon; “Pain & Gain,” R, 2:20 p.m., 5:20 p.m.; “Oblivion,” PG-13, 9 p.m.

“Jurassic Park” (3D), PG-13, noon; “G.I. Joe Retaliation” (3D), PG-13, 2:50 p.m.; “EvilDead,” R, 5:20 p.m.; “Oblivion,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.; “Scary Movie 5,” PG-13, 12:30 p.m.;“The Big Wedding,” R, 2:30 p.m.; “Pain & Gain,” R, 4:30 p.m., 7:10 p.m.

“Scary Movie 5,” PG-13, 3 p.m.; “G.I. Joe Retaliation” (3D), PG-13, 5 p.m.; “Evil Dead,” R,7:30 p.m.; “Oblivion,” PG-13, 4 p.m.; “Pain & Gain,” R, 6:30 p.m.(Note: Portside Cinema is now open every Monday.)

“Pain & Gain,” R, 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; “The Big Wedding,” R, 5:10 p.m.; “Oblivion,” PG-13,7:10 p.m.

“Jurassic Park” (3D), PG-13, 5 p.m.; “The Big Wedding,” R, 7:30 p.m.; “Evil Dead,” R, 5:10p.m.; “Oblivion,” PG-13, 7:10 p.m.

“Pain & Gain,” R, 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; “Scary Movie 5,” PG-13, 5:10 p.m.; “42,” PG-13, 7:10p.m.

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Details: 452-3522 orwww.naspensacola-mwr.com

Liberty program events target young,unaccompanied active-duty military. Regularevents are scheduled at the main LibertyCenter in the Portside EntertainmentComplex. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Sunday through Thursday and holidays and10:30 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.Off-base trips leave from the NASP LibertyCenter, but you must sign up in advance. Formore information, call 452-2372 or visitwww.naspensacolamwr.com/singsail/liberty.htm.

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Join Fiesta of Five Flags fun

From www.FiestaofFiveFlags.org

The Fiesta of Five Flags is theannual celebration of the foundingof Pensacola by the Spanish con-quistador Don Tristan de Luna in1559. Pensacola was the firstEuropean settlement establishedin the United States and five dif-ferent flags have flown over thecity: Spanish, French, British,Confederate and American. TheFiesta of Five Flags is one of theoldest and largest heritage festi-vals in Florida. The 64th anniver-sary celebration will take placeMay 30 through June 9 withevents including:

• Emmanuel Sheppard andCondon Fiesta DaysCelebration, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.May 30, Seville Quarter. $30 perperson. The highlight of the cele-bration is the Surrender of theCity, which is scheduled for 7:15p.m. in Phineas Phogg’s. Localdignitaries surrender the city andits citizens to the Fiesta Forces forthe Fiesta season.

• Fiesta Prayer Service, 10:30a.m., June 1, Christ Church, 405South Adams Street. Admission tothe traditional ecumenical is freeand it is open to the public.

• Centennial Imports FiestaBoat Parade, 1 p.m. June 1,Pensacola Bay. Admission is free.Participants are encouraged todecorate their boats and yachtswith festive flags and be a part ofone of the largest boat parades onPensacola Bay. A pageantry ofvessels will escort DeLuna’s yachtto the shores of Pensacola Beach,where he will be welcomed by

Chief Mayoki, his queen and tribeat the DeLuna Landing Ceremony.

• DeLuna Landing Ceremony,3 p.m. June 1, Quietwater BeachAmphitheater, Pensacola Beach.Admission is free. Under ordersfrom King of Spain more than 450years ago, de Luna sailed into thewaters surrounding what is nowPensacola. He claimed the land inthe name of Spain, and Pensacolabecame the first European settle-ment in the United States. Thelanding ceremony is a lightheartedreenactment of what might havehappened when de Luna landed.

• Pen Air Federal CreditUnion Fiesta Day Parade, 6:30p.m. June 6, downtown Pensacola.Admission is free.

• F i e s t a / M c L a u g h l a nSoutheastern Model AirplaneChampionship, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.June 8 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9at Navy Helicopter Field Site 8Aoff Nine Mile Road. Admission isfree. For more information aboutthe contest, go to www.pensacolafreeflight.org.

For more information aboutFiesta events, call 433-6512 or goto www.FiestaofFiveFlags.org.

A statue in Plaza de Luna at Palafox Pier commemorates the founding ofPensacola by the Spanish conquistador Don Tristan de Luna. Photo fromFiesta of Five Flags

Celebration highlightsheritage of Pensacola

COMMANDLINES P A G EMay 24, 2013 B5

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NASP Community Outreach is seek-ing volunteers for opportunities including:

• USO Northwest Florida: TheUSO is seeking volunteers that are com-mitted to supporting America’s troopsand their families. If you are interested,contact Faye White at 455-8280, option4.

• Learn to Read of NorthwestFlorida: Volunteers needed to help withadult literacy program. For more informa-tion, call 432-4347 or e-mail info@learn-toreadnwf.org.

• Ronald McDonald House: Agroup can volunteer to complete familychores or provide a meal for families in

residence. Other opportunities includehosting special events. Another way tohelp is by conducting a “wish list” drive bycollecting items for the house. For moreinformation, contact Vicky Bell at 477-2273.

• American Red Cross ofNorthwest Florida: Volunteers areneeded for disaster relief efforts as well asother projects. For information, call 432-7601.

For more information, contactNASP Community Outreach at 452-2532 or e-mail NASPensacolaCommunityOutreach@Facebook.com.

Help for victims of sexual assault in the DoDcommunity is a call, click or text away. TheSafeHelpline provides live, one-on-one crisissupport and information by trained staff. Call(877) 995-5247; go to www.SafeHelpline.org; ortext: 55-247 CONUS; (202) 470-5546 OCONUS(may be additional charges for OCONUS).

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response(SAPR) program provides prevention, interven-tion and a 24/7/365 response to adult victims ofsexual assault. Active-duty and adult family mem-ber sexual assault victims have a choice of report-ing options, unrestricted and restricted.Unrestricted reporting allows a victim to have anadvocate, seek medical care, counseling, legalservices and safety interventions such as aMilitary Protective Order (MPO), separation fromoffender, expedited transfer, etc. To access anunrestricted report, the victim may report tohis/her chain-of-command, security/law enforce-ment, NCIS, SAPR VA, SARC, and his/her COshall commence an investigation.

Restricted reporting allows a victim to have aconfidential report, which does not trigger eithercommand nor law enforcement notification andthe victim may have a SAPR VA, and seek medicalcare and/or counseling. To access restrictedreporting, the victim may disclose his/her sexualassault only to the SARC, a current SAPR VA, ahealth care provider and/or a chaplain. To contactthe NASP 24/7 Victim Advocate, call 449-9231/2.To contact the SARC during working hours, call452-5990 x0; or during and after working hours,call the SARC cell at 554-5606.

The Fleet and Family SupportCenter (FFSC), 151 Ellyson Ave., Bldg.625, is offering the following classes:

• Personal FinancialManagement Program: Offering“How to Come Up With that 20Percent; Surviving a Furlough.” Classis open to all active duty, retirees, fam-ily members and DoD and contractemployees. For information or to reg-ister, call 452-5609.

• Welcoming new personnel:Everyone in the military has to transfersooner or later. Commands should

ensure 100 percent sponsor assign-ment. Training is offered monthly.Trained sponsors can provide reliableinformation to incoming personneland their families. To register for thenext training session, call 452-5609.

• Positive Parenting: Being aneffective parent is both rewarding andchallenging. Classes provide a practi-cal approach to raising happy, respect-ful, self-reliant, healthy, confident,cooperative and responsible children.Six weeks of classes. To register, call452-5609.

The Naval AviationMemorial Chapel and theLady of Loreto Chapel areclosed for renovations.During renovations, Sundayservices are being held at theauditorium at Naval AviationSchools Command (NASC),Bldg. 633.

NAS PensacolaProtestant•Communion service, 8a.m. Sunday, All FaithsChapel.• Protestant SundaySchool, 9 a.m. Sunday, J.B.McKamey Center.• Worship service, 10:15a.m. Sunday, NASC audito-rium.• Contemporary service, 6p.m. Sunday, All FaithsChapel.• Women’s Bible study, 9a.m. Tuesday, J.B.McKamey Center.• Fellowship dinner, 5:30p.m. Wednesday. • Bible study, 6 p.m.Wednesday, J.B. McKameyCenter.Roman Catholic• Sacrament of Penance,3:45 p.m. Saturday, AllFaiths Chapel.• Mass, 4:30 p.m. Saturday,All Faiths Chapel.• Mass, 8:30 a.m. Sunday,NASC auditorium.

• Mass, noon Monday,Thursday, and Friday, AllFaiths Chapel.Latter Day Saints• Service, 10:30 a.m.Sunday, All Faiths Chapel.

NASP Corry Station Protestant• Adult Bible study, 9 a.m.Sunday, chapel conferenceroom.• Chapel choir, 9 a.m.Sunday, sanctuary.• Worship service, 10 a.m.Sunday.• Fellowship, 11:30 a.m.Sunday.• Praise and worship, 7:30p.m. Sunday.• Bible study and dinner,5:30 p.m. Thursday, fellow-ship hall.Roman Catholic• Mass, noon Sunday.• Mass, 11 a.m. Tuesday,small chapel.

Whiting Field ChapelRoman Catholic• Mass, 11 a.m. to 11:30a.m. Friday.Protestant• Bible study, 11:30 a.m.Tuesday.• Weekly chapel service,11:30 a.m. Thursday.

For more information,call 452-2341.

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