September 12, 2013

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September brings many changes to Na-val District Washington (NDW); cooler tem-peratures, changing leaves, football season.But it also begins a time of safety, readinessand preparation.

September is National Emergency Pre-paredness Month. A time when everyoneshould ask themselves the question, “Am INavy ready?”

“National Preparedness Month remindsus all to be informed, make a plan, build akit, and stay informed, not just for a month,but every day,” said Jeff Sanford, Command-er, Navy Installations Command emergen-cy management specialist, “Ready Navyprovides a road map and creates a state ofmind for Navy personnel and families to beand stay prepared for any potential hazardthroughout the year, something leadershiptakes very seriously.”

The extra attention paid to emergencypreparedness during September is not with-out cause. The month is in the middle ofhurricane season, which runs June 1-Nov.30 each year. Fall typically sees more tropi-cal storms and hurricanes than the summermonths of hurricane season, according tothe National Weather Service’s NationalHurricane Center, and it is only one threat ofemergency that occur throughout the year.

“National Emergency PreparednessMonth is a way to be proactive, ratherthan reactive, when it comes to the safetyof you, your family, and your shipmates,”said Edward Lewis, Naval Support ActivityWashington (NSAW) safety & occupationalhealth specialist. “Having a plan in place,knowing what to do, and staying informedin the case of any emergency will usuallyprevent trouble and anxiety, and sometimestragedy. I recommend that everyone to takeadvantage of resources such as www.Ready.

Region Begins National PreparednessMonth, Asks ‘Are You Navy Ready?’

U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Gordon

John Gogoll, building manager for Naval Reactors at the Washington NavyYard (WNY), inspects the draining of water-inflated property protectors(WIPPs) Oct. 30, 2012, after Hurricane Sandy. Proper planning and preventa-tive measures help ensured minimal damage to WNY during the storm. Dur-ing National Emergency Preparedness month everyone should ask them-selves “Am I Navy Ready?”See Preparedness, Page 10

By Patrick GordonNDW Waterline

The National Museum of the U.S. Navyheld a commemoration at the WashingtonNavy Yard Sept. 10 to honor the Battle ofLake Erie during the War of 1812.

The commemoration coincides with thebicentennial of the battle, which occurredSept. 10, 1813, in Lake Erie. At the time,President James Madison was concernedwith invading Canada to use as a bargain-ing chip to gain concessions from Englandregarding violations of neutral trade. Thisrequired securing the northern lakes to sup-port any land-based operations in the area.It would be at Lake Erie, off the coast ofOhio, where U.S. NavyMaster CommandantOliver Hazard Perry would face the Britishwith six ships and three convertedmerchantvessels. Aboard his flagship, USS Lawrence,Perry flew a flag with the words “Don’t GiveUp The Ship!” emblazoned upon it, words

attributed to fallen American naval officerJames Lawrence.

What followed was vicious fighting be-tween the two forces. Perry and his menmanned USS Lawrence until the last of herguns were rendered useless. With only a fewuninjured men available, Perry and a smallcrew boarded a row boat and sailed underharassing fire to USS Niagara, where he con-tinued to bring the fight to the British, whoby now had assumed the Americans weregoing to surrender. Instead, Niagara pen-etrated the British line, and along with theremaining American vessels continued tofight until the British surrendered. The bat-tle was a boon to the young American Navy,proving their might and resolve in the faceof adversity and presumed defeat.

To honor this action, The Navy Museumtreated guests to various events centeredaround the Battle of Lake Erie, includ-

U.S.NavyMuseumHostsBattleofLakeErieCommemorationatWashingtonNavyYard

U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Gordon

Roy Nanovic, dressed as a Marine private circa 1812, stands outside the“Old Ironsides” exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy at theWashington Navy Yard. The museum hosted a commemoration to honorthe Battle of Lake Erie, a decisive victory over the British during the War of1812, which celebrates its bicentennial this month. See Lake Erie, Page 6

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By Natalie HedrickDiLorenzo TRICARE Health Clinic

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Lawrence Acheampong, aDiLorenzo TRICARE Health Clinic (DTHC) lab technician,has been selected as a career ambassador for the AmericanSociety of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) for 2013-2014.

As a career ambassador Acheampong will mentor pre-college students and encourage their interest in the scienc-es. The program aims to raise awareness of the laboratoryprofessions among high school students.

Annually, a board of ASCP leaders selects career ambas-sadors based on candidates’ work ethic, education and ex-perience. Acheampong was one of more than 300,000 labo-ratory professionals the board considered for the position,before they selected 40 ambassadors nationwide.

“It hasn’t hit me yet,” Acheampong said. “It’s starting tobecause I’m getting a lot of calls frommy commanders con-gratulating me. It is a big honor.”

According to ASCP officials, the career ambassador pro-gram’s goal is to expose pre-college students to “the criticalrole that laboratory professionals play as members of thehealth-care team and in delivering patient care.”

Career ambassadors are responsible for preparing theirown presentations and for making arrangements for theirown classroom presentations. They must complete a mini-mum of five presentations during the school year, accordingto the ASCP. To be ASCP career ambassadors, candidatesmust be a member of and certified by the ASCP, a gradu-ate of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical LaboratorySciences or Commission on Accreditation of Allied HealthEducation Programs laboratory science program, and havegraduated with at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average(on a 4.0 scale).

TheDiLorenzo TRICAREHealth Clinic is a sub-commandand sub-clinic of Walter Reed National Military MedicalCenter. Its staff provides outpatient and preventive medi-cal care to military beneficiaries, primarily those assignedto the Pentagon, and first echelon emergency support atthe Pentagon while promoting personal and professionalreadiness of the DTHC team. It became the first militaryclinic staffed by members of all military medical servicesand named a TRICARE clinic in February 2000.

For more information about the DTHC, visit www.dthc.capmed.mil, the DTHC facebook page, or Natalie Hedrick at703-692-8564 (Natalie.p.hedrick.ctr@health.mil).

DiLorenzo Clinic Sailor Earns Ambassador Status

How do you practice emergency preparedness?

Around the Yard

Photo by Natalie Hedrick

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Lawrence Ache-ampong, a DiLorenzo TRICARE Health Clinic labtechnician, looks at blood smears through a mi-croscope in the clinic’s lab recently, at the Penta-gon. Acheampong has been selected as a careerambassador for the American Society of ClinicalPathology for 2013-2014.

September 121916 - First demonstration of automatic stabilization

and direction gear in aircraft.1944 - 5th Fleet carrier aircraft begin 3-day attack on

Japanese shipping and facilities in Visayas, Philippines.1952 - USS Coral Sea (CVB-43) takes Marshall Josip Tito

for a one-day cruise in the Adriatic Sea where he is shownflight operations.

1961 - Navy task force sails to aid the Galveston, Texas,area after hurricane Carla hits Texas.

1966 - Launch of Gemini 11, piloted by Cmdr. CharlesConrad Jr. and Lt. Cmdr. Richard F. Gordon Jr. Their mis-sion lasted two days and 23 hours and included 44 orbitsat an altitude of 1368.9 km. Recovery performed by HS-3helicopter from USS Guam (LPH-9).

1967- Operation Coronado V began in Mekong Delta,Vietnam.

1992 - Joint Task Force Hawaii activated to provide hu-manitarian aid after Typhoon Iniki struck Hawaiian Islands.

September 131814-BritishbombardmentofFortMcHenryinBaltimore,Md.,

inspiresFrancisScottKey towrite “TheStarSpangledBanner.”1847 - Marine Brigade leads U.S. forces that storm

Chapultepec Castle near Mexico City, inspiring one line ofthe Marine Hymn.

1906 - Sailors and Marines from USS Denver (C-14) landin Havana at the request of the Cuban government to pre-serve order during a revolution.

1939 - Navy suspends transfers to the Fleet Reserve after20 years of service and retains men on active duty.

1985 - Commander Middle East Force orders escort ofMilitary Sealift Ships in Persian Gulf because of Iranian sei-zure of merchant vessels.

September 141899 - Gunboat Concord and monitor Monterey capture

two insurgent schooners at Aparri, Philippine Islands.1939 - Atlantic Squadron Neutrality Patrol ships deploy.

September 151944 - Invasion of Peleliu, Palau Islands, after several

days of intensive carrier aircraft bombing and ship bom-bardment.

1950 - U.S. forces under Vice Adm. Arthur Strubleachieve an amphibious landing at Inchon, Korea.

1967 - Operation Crimson Tide inMekongDelta, Vietnam.

September 161854 – Cmdr. David G. Farragut takes possession of Mare

Island, the first U.S. Navy Yard on the Pacific.1917 - Navy Department authorizes establishment of 16

naval air stations abroad.1922 – Cmdr. Halsey Powell aboard USS Edsall (DD-

219) became the senior officer directing the evacuationof 250,000 Greek refugees from Turkey after war betweenGreece and Turkey.

1940 - President Roosevelt signs Selective Training andService Act, the first peacetime draft.

1958 - USS Grayback (SSG-574) fires first operationallaunch of Regulus II surface to surface guided missile offthe coast of California. The missile carries the first U.S. mailsent by guided missile.

1966 - USS Oriskany (CV-34) helicopters rescue 44-mencrew of Britishmerchant ship AugustMoon near Hong Kong.

September 171861 - Union landing party from USS Massachusetts

takes possession of Ship Island south of New Orleans, La.This was the headquarters for Adm. David Farragut’s GulfCoast Blockading Squadron.

1944 - Navy Task Force lands Army troops on Angaur,Palau Islands, supported by Navy carrier aircraft and shorebombardment.

September 181926 - Navy brings relief aid to Miami, Fla., after a severe

hurricane.1936 - Squadron 40-T, based in theMediterranean, is es-

tablished to protect U.S. interests and citizens around theIberian Peninsula throughout the Spanish Civil War.

1941 - U.S. Navy ships escort eastbound British trans-Atlantic convoy for first time (Convoy HX-150). Although theU.S. Navy ships joined HX-150 on the night of Sept. 17, 1941,the official escort duty began on 18th.

1947 - National Security Act goes into effect.

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Edward Moran’s painting of Francis Scott Keyduring the British bombardment of Fort McHenryin Baltimore, Md. Key, a prisoner of the British atthe time, witnessed the event and was inspiredto write a poem entitled “The Defense of Ft.McHenry,” which would later become “The StarSpangled Banner.”

By Gary YoungerCommander, Fleet Readiness CentersPublic Affairs

A local Sailor recently received a precious gift from theNavy; a U.S. flag that flew over the ship that buried her fa-ther at sea.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Anita Newman, a calibration tech-nician at Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA) atNaval Air Station Patuxent River received the flag July 25.

Newman is the daughter of retired Petty Officer 1st ClassJulian Lee Chebahtah, who was an aviation maintenanceadministrationman. Chebahtah served 21 years in the Navy,retiring in 1992. He passed away Sept. 17, 2012, after a six-year battle with cancer. His remains were committed to thesea off the coast of California from USS Boxer (LHD-4) onNov. 15, 2012.

“My dad said he wanted to be buried at sea becausehe wanted one last ride,” Newman said. Burial at sea is aprivilege granted to retirees, honorably discharged from themilitary.

“Her father was her hero and the reason why she joinedthe Navy,” said Chief Logistics Specialist Aneta Fusilero,Newman’s mentor at FRCMA Patuxent River who helpedget the flag from USS Boxer. “I wanted to show her that thechiefs here care about Sailors, and this is something thatcould make a huge impact on her career.”

Fusilero contacted Master Chief Avionics TechnicianArmando Rodriguez, the FRCMA Pax River MaintenanceMaster Chief. Rodriguez was serving aboard the Boxer whenChebahtah was buried at sea who reached out to Boxer’sChief’s Mess.

“[Burial at Sea] is a way to celebrate, commemorate andhonor our shipmates,” Rodriguez said.

He said that four or five burials-at-sea occurred from theBoxer that November day.

Newman was presented a well-worn flag from the Boxerduring a short surprise ceremony last month.

“I wasn’t able to make it out to the ship for my father’sceremony, but to have something from the burial means alot,” Newman said.

Sailor Receives Flag from Dad’s Sea Burial

By Andrea HeinNaval Air Warfare Center Aircraft DivisionCommunications Support

Royal Air Force flight crews recently completed testingof their new MK6 tandem rotor helicopter with the help ofthe Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) atNaval Air Station Patuxent River.

NAWCAD employees provided assistance to the RoyalAir Force (RAF) under a commercial service agreementwith Boeing.

NAWCAD Team HelpsBritish Crew CompleteNew Helo Tests

See NAWCAD, Page 5

Courtesy photo

Petty Officer 3rd Class Anita Newman, center,holds a flag that flew over USS Boxer (LHD 4) asa memento from her father’s burial at sea. New-man’s father, retired Petty Officer 1st Class JulianLee Chebahtah, passed away Sept. 17, 2012, aftera six-year battle with cancer. His remains werecommitted to the sea off the coast of Californiafrom the Boxer on Nov. 15, 2012. Presenting theflag July 25 are Lt. Cdr. Michael Windom, left, andChief Logistics Specialist Aneta Fusilero.

Photo courtesy of Alfred Troilo

The upgraded CH-47 Chinook, outfitted withbright red skis, hovers over the airfield at NavalAir Station Patuxent River as it completes checksof a new digital automatic flight control system.The system gives the aircraft better low speedcapabilities, allowing for safer maneuvering andincreased control.

Centralized SchedulingMilitary and Family Support Center

(MFSC) located on Joint Base AnacostiaBolling introduces a comprehensive cen-tralized scheduling service for your indi-vidual appointment needs. One call to ourscreeners gets you an appointment forpre-separation briefs, employment servic-es, clinical counseling, personal financialmanagement, relocation, deployment and ahost of other programs and services. MFSCis here to support you and stands ready toassist with every career and life change.Contact our Centralized Scheduling Centerfor individual, marriage and family counsel-ing, individual resume assistance, financialcounseling, relocation assistance or deploy-ment/reintegration support. Please call202-685-6019 to schedule an appointment.

CAREER SUPPORTAND RETENTION

The Transition AssistanceManagement Program (TAMP)

Offers an array of services and benefitsto transitioning service members, includingcomputers setup for individuals to go onlineto different job banks, college and scholar-ship resources and career assessment tools.Resume Writing Workshops are offeredwhich includes Federal Resume WritingInterview Skills, information on veterans’benefits and a professional resource library;Two TAP Seminars and one Executive TAPSeminar - five-day programs - are offeredmonthly sponsored by the departments ofLabor and Veteran Affairs, and include in-formation that will benefit the transitioningmilitary member.

Family Employment ReadinessProgram (FERP)

Offers seven basic services, which in-clude job search strategies, job readiness,resource information, job referral service,individual counseling assistance, careerplanning and links to education and volun-teer opportunities.

Improve your speaking skills withHelmsmen Toastmasters

Join us Thursdays, 7:30-8:45 a.m., atthe Pentagon Library and ConferenceCenter. Toastmasters is an internationalorganization that helps everyone speak,think, lead and listen better. For more info,contact Carl Sabath at carl.sabath@osd.mil, 703-695-2804, or Elizabeth Femriteat elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil, 571-256-8674. Remember, great Helmsmensay, “Yes!” To learn more about HelmsmenToastmasters, visit http://helmsmen.toast-mastersclubs.org

Pre-Separation BriefingsService members preparing to transition

from military to civilian life are requiredby law to attend a pre-separation counsel-ing briefing. The pre-separation brief is de-signed to make transitioning military mem-bers aware of all the services and benefitsavailable to them and their family membersunder Transition GPS. These briefings will

provide the information necessary to makemore informed decisions. For your conve-nience the pre-separation counseling brief-ing is available through one-on-one ap-pointments at Military and Family SupportCenter and can be made through Central-ized Scheduling at 202-685-6019.

DEPLOYMENT READINESS/FAMILY SERVICES

Personal Financial Management (PFM)Program offers individual and family fi-

nancial counseling, financial classes, andis responsible for the Command Financialspecialist training in the Region (NDW).

Life Skills EducationProvides presentations to help com-

mands meet requirements, as well as en-hance operational and personal readinessincluding parenting skills training, couplescommunication, anger and stress man-agement, conflict resolution, Child AbuseAwareness, Spouse Abuse Awareness andsuicide prevention. Trainings can be cus-tomized to fit needs of the command.

New Parent Support Program (NPS)Assists new parents in coping with the

demands of parenting and military lifethrough parenting education and train-ing and home visits to new parents priorto delivery and after delivery; informationand referral for military and community re-sources; child development screenings andmonitoring. All active duty members andtheir families who are pregnant and or havechildren in the home from infancy to threeyears old are eligible for these home visita-tion services.

Deployment/mobilization/readinessAssisting Sailors and familymembers pre-

pare for deployment, manage separationsand reunite and reintegrate with families andcommunity through services including theFamily Accountability and Assessment Sys-tem, Individual augmentee (IA) Indoc Courseand Deployed Family Fun Days.

Exceptional Family MemberProgram (EFMP)

Provides assistance to service memberswith special needs children and familymembers with medical needs including re-source referral to medical, counseling andeducational services, support groups andcare providers. Assists in finding duty sta-tions where needs are met. Mandatory en-rollment per OPNAVINST 1754.2D.

Fitness Center - Phase 3The Washington Navy Yard Fitness Cen-

ter, located in W-22, is undergoing a majorrenovation project that began February 27,2013 and is expected to continue throughmid-October, 2013. Each phase will havecustomer impacts; possible closures, al-ternative workout sites and relocation offitness equipment. Phase Two is nearingcompletion and below you will find detailsregarding the transition from Phase Two toPhase Three.

Phase 3 renovations of the 1st Floor GymArea began Aug. 19. The 1st Floor Gym Areaand 2nd Floor Cardio Area will be closedduring this phase of the renovation project.

The fitness equipment will be relocated tothe Tennis Court Area in Building 73.

Racquetball Court #2 will also be closedduring this phase. Please coordinate yourcourt reservations at the front desk for useof racquetball court #1.

During all phases of this renovation thattowel service will be suspended due to lim-ited access to laundry facilities. Building73 will serve as an alternative fitness facil-ity throughout the renovations. Please beaware that Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Fit-ness Centers are also available for use dur-ing renovations.

For further information and updatesthroughout this major renovation project,please do not hesitate to ask the staff mem-bers at the Washington Navy Yard FitnessCenter. You can also sign-up at the frontdesk for renovation email alerts or by email-ing the NSAWMWRMarketing Departmentat nsaw.marketing1@gmail.com. Pleaseprovide your full name and email address.

Military and Family Support OffersResume Review

Call for appointment | 202-685-6019Military and Family Support Center of-

fers a one-on-one resume review sessionfor those that are job seeking. Knowledge-able staff will sit down with you and reviewyour resume and assist you in developing aresults-oriented resume. Having a solid andeffective resume can greatly improve yourchances of landing an interview. Accordingto a recent study fromTheLadders, recruitersspend just six seconds scanning your resumefor certain information. Will your resumemake it in those six seconds? Your resume

should portray your skills, talents, careerhighlights and make you stand out from thecrowd. Focusing on your accomplishmentsvs. simple job experience and using keywords can open the door for an interview.

CMWR Ultimate Tailgate PartySept. 19 | 3 - 6:30 p.m. | $5WNY Catering & Conference Center

Parking Lot, Bldg. 211Join us for the ultimate end of summer

bash at the Catering and Conference Center.Tailgate with us before the 7:05 p.m. Wash-ington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins gamethat evening. For $5 you will get a gameticket, amazing food and entertainment. Allyou have to do is show up to the event topurchase you ticket! For more informationplease email Market.MWR-NSAW@navy.mil.

Mordecai Booth’s Hours ChangeMordecai Booth’s, located on the ground

floor of Building 101 on the WashingtonNavy Yard, has changed its hours. The newhours of operation are Tuesday-Friday,2:30-8:30 p.m. Come on in and enjoy thesame great service at a new time!

NSA Washington-JBAB Fleet Family and Fun

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FFR/MWR Phone numbersFitness CentersWashington Navy Yard, bldg. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-2282/2829

Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT)Ticket Office, WNY Bldg. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-2484

Travel Office, WNY Bldg. 184 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 685-8299

Food & BeverageCatering & Conference Center, WNY Bldg. 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-3041/4312

Mordecai Booth’s Public House, WNY Bldg. 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 678-0514

Military and Family Support CenterMFSC, JBAB Bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-6151

MFSC, JBAB Bldg. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-0450

Other Important NumbersFFR Administrative Office, WNY Bldg. 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-3659

FFRP Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-4052

MWRDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-4662

MWRMarketing Department, WNY Bldg. 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-5912

Regional Child Placement Office, JBAB Bldg. 414. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-3055

Family Housing Office, JBAB Bldg. 414 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-0346

Liberty Program/Center, JBAB Bldg. 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 685-1802

Outdoor Recreation/Equipment Rental, JBAB, Bldg. 928 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-9136

Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, JBAB, Bldg. 602 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 404-7050

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DSO Changes Walk-in HoursDefense Service Office North has changed walk-in hours to Monday, Tuesday and

Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. DSO North is the local office for legal defenseservices. Attorneys are available to provide advice to servicemembers regarding nonju-dicial punishments, summary courts-martial, Article 138 and 1150 complaints, admin-istrative separation processing, hardship discharges and suspect’s rights. Consultationsare confidential. DSO is located onboard WNY in Building 200, Suite 1200. Servicemembers should present in uniform.

Wearing of Portable headphones, earphones, and Bluetooth devices:Thewearing of portable headphones, earphones, cellular hands-free devices, radios,

recording devices or other portable listening devices while running, jogging, walking,bicycling, skating, or skate boarding in roadways and streets interfereswith and impairsrecognition of emergency signals, alarms, announcements, and the approach of EVs.

NSAWpersonnel are advised use of these deviceswhile performing the noted activi-ties aboardNSAW fence line installations is prohibited. (TRAFFICOPNAVINST5100.12J)

Helmsmen ToastmastersWant to improve your speaking and leadership skills? Come to Helmsmen Toast-

masters! Join us Thursdays,7:30-8:45 a.m., at the Pentagon Library and ConferenceCenter (PLCC). Toastmasters is an international organization that helps everyonespeak, think, lead and listen better. For more info, contact Annika L’Ecuyer (annika.lecuyer@pentagon.af.mil or 703-614-7160) or Elizabeth Femrite (elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil or 571-256-8674). More information can be found at the HelmsmenToastmasters website, http://helmsmen.toastmastersclubs.org.

Influenza Shot Exercise (Shot-Ex)BranchHealth ClinicWashington Navy Yard is offering Shot Exercises to individu-

al commands for active duty personnel on the Navy Yard. The Influenza vaccinationis an annual requirement for all Active Duty members and will be conducted fromSept. 2 to Nov. 1. The benefit of using Shot Exercises is to allow medical personnelto administer a mass number of influenza vaccines at designated location providedby commands, reducing wait times for patients and loss of work hours. Shot Exerciserequirements are only available to Active Duty members. A command must havea minimum of 25 personnel and a completed command executive approval form.

For scheduling, please contact HM2Hansen via email at kody.hansen@med.navy.mil or by telephone at: 202-433-3730/0880 no later than Oct. 16.

2013 National Day of RemembranceAmericans across the country will honor the victims and heroes of the 9/11 trag-

edy by serving their neighbors and communities as part of the second federally rec-ognized “National Day of Remembrance.” This year’s Joint Services “National Day ofRemembrance” project will take place Sept. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the HistoricCongressional Cemetery, 1801 E Street South East, Washington, D.C. Military per-sonnel and their family members as well as DoD civilians will restore grave markers,remove weeds, do some tree planting and engage in minor landscaping around thecemetery roadways and path to the 9/11 Memorial. Volunteers will receive T-shirts,water and lunch. In the event there are questions regarding the weather, call 202-543-0539. This is a great venue for students of American history and an opportunityto earn community service hours. For on-line registration go to www.cnic.navy.mil/ndw, click on the category “About”, scroll to community service.

Air Force - 202-404-3196Army - 202-685-0493Coast Guard - 202-372-4087Navy - 202-433-6854Marines - 202-433-0016

NDW News Reviewed by Cmdr.Youssef Aboul-Enein

PowerfulandBrutalWeap-ons: Nixon, Kissinger and theEaster Offensive by StephenRandolph. Harvard Univer-sity Press. 416 pages, 2007.

As the United Statesponders its mission in Af-ghanistan, strategists andtheorists will tend towardcomparisons to the Vietnamconflict. Although there aresome similarities, the twoconflicts are very differentstrategically, ideologically,and even in terms of terrain.While other books focus ontactical similarities and dif-ferences in the prosecutionof aerial combat, StephenRandolph’s book also ex-plores the complexity ofcalibrating presidential ob-jectives with military power.It looks at President RichardNixon’s decision-makingprocess in escalating andeven widening the conflictin Vietnam, despite runningon a platform of downsizingAmerican troop presence inthe country.

Stephen Randolph, a re-tired U.S. Air Force Colonel,teaches at the Industrial Col-lege of the Armed Forces. Heoffers many lessons on bal-ancing domestic promisesto attain peace with honor,interacting with a resistantSouth Vietnamese politicalleadership, and address-ing the reactions of NorthVietnam to both domesticand international forceson the conflict. Within thecontext of aerial combat,Randolph discusses how theNorth Vietnamese adaptedto American military opera-tions, as well as America’swide array of technology.Readers will learn how deci-sions were made to under-take tactical air strikes onNorth Vietnam, like Opera-tions Linebacker II and Roll-ing Thunder, and expandthose strikes to includeCambodia and Laos.

Randolph goes on to

dissect the problem withthese aerial strikes in termsof their design to disruptNorth Vietnam’s use of thesenations to resupply and in-filtrate into South Vietnam,given that Cambodia was aneutral nation and Nixonfailed to inform Congress ofhis widening of the conflictinto that nation. He alsodiscusses Operation PocketMoney, the aerial bombing ofHaiphongHarbor conductedduring negotiations with theSoviets for strategic armslimitations, as Nixon’s politi-cal gamble against Moscow’scasual but politically signifi-cant potential for withdrawalfrom the negotiations.

It was during this bomb-ing, an attack that was instark contradiction to previ-ous President Lyndon John-son’s policy of avoiding theSA-7 anti-air missiles as atarget, that the U.S. mistak-enly sunk a Soviet ship, risk-ing Nixon’s planned summitscheduled in Moscow. Thisincident also happened tocoincide with the NorthVietnamese request for aSoviet naval presence in In-dochina to counter the pres-ence of the U.S. Navy. TheSoviets denied this requestbased on their lack of trustof the North Vietnameseand Moscow’s frustrationat North Vietnamese secre-tiveness about their militaryoperations. This is just oneincident that Randolph usesto demonstrate that com-munism was not a mono-

lithic ideology connectingthe Russians, Chinese andNorth Vietnamese. Amongother interesting discussionsin the book is the impact ofAmerican military technolo-gy in aerial combat. Readerswill be surprised at the tes-timony of the effectivenessof the AC-130 gunship onNorth Vietnamese columnsand military operations de-scribed by Randolph.

Randolph takes thereader through an analysisof North Vietnamese mis-interpretations of the influ-ence by South Vietnam, as astrategic ally, on PresidentNixon. This analysis paintsNixon as more concernedwith America’s credibilityin the world, and America’simage in Vietnam as theunraveling of his overturesto China and Russia. Ran-dolph’s analysis culminatesin a lesson on presiden-tial power unrestrained byCongress, and a presidencyplagued by a dismissal of theadvice of the Cabinet.

Randolph’s book is notfor the novice, though. Forthose with little understand-ing in the overall history ofhow we got into Vietnam,I recommend Stanley Kar-now’s book, “Vietnam: AHistory,” before delving into“Powerful and Brutal Weap-ons.” For the true studentof the Vietnam conflict, thisbook is not only an interest-ing read, but fascinatinglyrelevant during these timesof America’s challenges inIraq and Afghanistan.

Editor’s Note: Cmdr.Aboul-Enein is the author of“Militant Islamist Ideology:Understanding the Threat,”to be published this June byNaval Institute Press. He hadthe pleasure of listening to alecture on Vietnam by Dr.Randolph at the IndustrialCollege of the Armed Forces.Aboul-Enein wishes to thankMs. Jeanie Hodges for her ed-its to this book column andfor discussing the book.

Powerful and Brutal Weapons: Nixon,Kissinger and the Easter Offensive

Book review

NAS Patuxent River offers many one-of-a-kind testing areas, such as sloped landingpads, maneuvering courses and heavy liftstations. Flying in these testing areas en-sured the helicopter’s new digital automaticflight control system (AFCS) could operatesuccessfully in a wide range of environ-ments and scenarios, from operations in adesert theater to supply drops in the Arctic.

“This is going to give us increased con-trol in degraded visual environments, whenoperating in very difficult conditions suchas in the dark or with dust and snow thatprevent the pilot from seeing,” said RAFFlight Leader Chris Boddy. “This gives con-

trol to the aircraft so the pilot can monitorthe profiles of the aircraft flying and not beoverworked.”

In addition to the digital AFCS, the up-graded version of Boeing’s CH-47 Chinookcontains distinctive items such as the CO-BRA fire suppression system, the externalrescue hoist and a rotor brake. The newframe structure of the MK6 allows for lowermaintenance and vibration signatures forlonger life.

Several RAF teams visited NAS PatuxentRiver over the test period, allowing differentcrews to conduct tests and gain experienceflying the aircraft.

“We really appreciate all the facilities wehave been able to use on base and places inthe local community as well,” Boddy said.“It’s been a good place to work and live.”

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By Andrew RevelosPilot Staff Writer

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine got afirst-hand look at Naval SupportFacility Dahlgren during an Aug. 27visit to the installation, where hemet with Navy leaders and touredthe Aegis Training and ReadinessCenter, the Naval Surface WarfareCenter Dahlgren Division and theJoint Warfare Analysis Center. Atthe University of MaryWashingtonDahlgren Campus, Kaine voicedsupport for the Dahlgren HeritageMuseum and discussed the stateof the military budget and recentevents in Syria.

Kaine last came to Dahlgrenwhen he was the lieutenant gov-ernor serving on the 2005 Base Re-alignment and Closure Commis-sion. He is currently a member ofthe Senate Armed Forces, Budgetand Foreign Relations Committees.

Kaine first met with membersof the Dahlgren Heritage Museumboard, who described the muse-um’s mission and progress. Thoseefforts will soon take the publicstage as Dahlgren celebrates its95th anniversary in October.

Ed Jones, president of the Dahl-gren Heritage Foundation Board,told Kaine Dahlgren “producedan incredible story of innovation,”describing Dahlgren’s historic

work on early unmanned flightand the global position system.Jones also detailed some of thefoundation’s activities in the areasof science, technology, engineer-ing and math education.

Kaine described the museumproject as a fitting tribute to “Dahl-gren’s history and Dahlgren’s fu-ture, more importantly,” and be-came a member of the museum.

Once Kaine came onboard theinstallation, he visited with Sailorsat ATRC and was briefed by NSWCDD officials about the progressand capabilities of the DirectedEnergy Program. A classified brief-

ing at JWAC concluded the tour.Earlier in the visit, Kaine met

with reporters for a discussion thatcentered on the relationship be-tween two high-profile issues: themilitary budget and the worseningsituation in Syria.

Kaine emphasized his efforts to“turn off” the sequester in Febru-ary. He was able to organize 53votes in the Senate to overturnthe cuts, falling short of the 60votes necessary to prevent a fili-buster. Another effort in March,the Senate’s first proposed budgetin four years, did not find supportin the House.

“We proposed a budget inMarch that would have replacedsequester with a different strategyof targeted savings, yes, but not tothe degree that sequester is cuttingour defense budget,” Kaine toldreporters. “Furloughs would nothave been necessary. As memberof the Budget Committee and theArmed Services Committee, I’mvery committed to continuing towork to find a larger budget solu-tion that eliminates sequester. Ifwe’re going to deal credibly withour deficit, we need to find tar-geted savings, but the sequester isacross-the-board, blunt savings.[The sequester cuts] are not target-ed at all; it’s exactly the wrong wayto deal with our budgetary issues.”

Discord between the Houseand Senate on budget matters canonly be overcome through compro-mise and the chaotic state of worldaffairs exemplified by Syria onlyhighlights the need for coopera-tion, said Kaine. “The world is notgetting safer; it’s getting more dan-gerous. Priorities like Dahlgren andthe work that goes on here are notgetting less important; they’re get-tingmore important. So I’m hopingthat the combined state of all thiswill force the two houses, both par-ties, the executive and the legisla-ture, to sit down and this fall find abudget deal we can live with.”

While the nation faces sometough challenges in the near fu-ture, Kaine said the improvingeconomy and declining deficitprojections make a deal achiev-able. “Let’s take advantage of it tocome up with a better alternativeto sequester.”

The sequester is affecting themilitary’s options in Syria, saidKaine. “Generally, what the mili-tary has the ability to do still, isto do the thing we have to dotoday, but you take it out thingsyou ought to be doing to preparefor tomorrow.”

Kaine has no doubts about theperpetrators of the Aug. 21 chemi-cal attack in Ghouta region eastof Damascus. The attack, whichoccurred three days after a UNinspection team arrived in Da-mascus, is widely believed to havekilled more than 1,000 people,mostly civilians. “They crossed thered line,” he said. “If you definethat red line and we have for a verylong time-that you shouldn’t usechemical weapons against civilianpopulations and no nation has for25 years-than this is an intolerablestep and a desperate one by theAssad government.”

Kaine expressed hope thatother nations would participate

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ing tours of the museum’s “1813:Don’t Give Up The Ship” exhibitby Dr. Edward Furgo, curator ofthe U.S. Navy Museum, discus-sions with historic reenactorLeigh Jameson as Dolly Madisonon the first lady’s experiences dur-ing 1813, performances of periodmusic by The Chantymen of ShipsCompany, and a lecture by CharlesE. Brodine, historian at the NavalHistory and Heritage Command.

“If anyone wanted an exampleof ‘Honor, Courage, and Commit-ment’ in one action it is Perry atLake Erie,” said Furgo on the im-portance of the commemoration.“He understood the strategic valueof his tactical operations. He didn’tget out there and say, ‘Oh, I’m justgoing to go and defeat the Britishfleet.’ Rather, Perry understoodthat he needed to beat the BritishFleet, in order to retake Detroitand then invade Canada - whichwas the military aim from the be-ginning - and Perry did just that.”

Also included was a gun drill ofthe 24-pounder canon at the “OldIronsides” exhibit at the museumrun by reeanctors of Ships Com-pany, who answered guests’ ques-tions about the purpose of suchdrills, the effect the cannons had,and life aboard sailing ships dur-ing the War of 1812.

The National Museum of theU.S. Navy collects, preserves, dis-plays, and interprets historic navalartifacts and artwork to inform,educate, and inspire naval person-nel and the general public. Devot-ed to the display of naval artifacts,

models, documents and fine art,the museum chronicles the historyof the United States Navy from theAmerican Revolution to the pres-ent conflicts. Interactive exhibitscommemorate the U.S. Navy’swartime heroes and battles as well

as peacetime contributions in ex-ploration, diplomacy, navigationand humanitarian service.

For more information onevents in Naval District Wash-ington, visit www.facebook.com/NavDistWash.

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U.S. Navy photos by Patrick Gordon

Dr. Edward Furgo, curator of the U.S. Navy Museum, de-scribes the Battle of Lake Erie to guests in front of a modelof USS Niagara. Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perryled Niagara to victory over the British during the battle. Naval Aircrewman 1st Class (NAC) Todd Pierce, left, con-

verses with historic reenactor Larry Bopp, dressed as aU.S. Sailor circa 1812. Reencators like Bopp were on handto demonstrate gun drills of the period and answer guestsquestions about life as a Sailor during the War of 1812.

Steven Lampredi, in period clothing, plays music popularamong Sailors during the War of 1812 during the Navy Mu-seum’s commemoration of the Battle of Lake Erie.

The Chantymen of Ships Company perform period musicof the War of 1812 for guests of the Battle of Lake Erie com-memoration at the U.S. Navy Museum. Guests were treatedto tours and demonstrations during the event.

U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos

Dr. Robert Gates, right, vice president of the Dahlgren Heri-tage Foundation, discusses some of the historic work ac-complished with Sen. Tim Kaine at the University of MaryWashington Dahlgren Campus on Aug. 27.

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By Sharon Renee TaylorWRNMMC Journal staff writer

RearAdm.AltonL. Stocks,WalterReedNa-tional Military Medical Center (WRNMMC)commander, recognized 21 MontgomeryCounty Police Department officers.

Two Montgomery County Sherriff’sOffice deputies, and two Maryland Statetroopers were honored August 27, for theirsupport in the relocation of the last patientsfrom the former Walter Reed Army MedicalCenter (WRAMC) to the then National NavalMedical Center (NNMC). This historic movetook place in the wake of Hurricane Irene.

“I’m here to say thank you for your partin moving the warriors,” Stocks said.

On the two-year anniversary of the his-toric move, the commander of the nation’slargest military medical center presentedthe 25 law enforcement officers with let-ters of appreciation at Montgomery CountyPolice Department Headquarters in Gaith-ersburg, Md. He cited their volunteer ef-forts that assisted the safe transport of 18patients from intensive care and medical/surgical units at WRAMC to NNMC.

The patients were scheduled to movefrom the 102-year-old Army medical centerin Washington, D.C., on Aug. 28, 2011, as itprepared to close its doors for the last timebecause of Base Realignment and Closure.

“Wemoved it all up a day because we hadthe hurricane coming through,” Stocks said.“But you guys did it.You made it happen.”

He explained the significance of the Aug.27 moving day.

“That marks, in our history, the closureof WRAMC, and with that closure was reallythe standing up of the command we have

now, the Army-Navy command,” Stockssaid. “That day, which is two years ago to-day - what you did for us - is a significantday in Army medicine and Navy medicine.”

When officials rescheduled the mass pa-tient transport a day earlier than originallyplanned due to the tropical cyclone, the lawenforcement agencies were able to rear-range schedules on short notice to supportthe change.

“I was the first one to raise my hand forthe assignment,” explained MontgomeryCounty Deputy Sherriff Van Vaughn, a re-tired sergeant first class who spent 22 yearsin the Army and deployed to Afghanistan in2002. “It was an honor.”

Vaughn wasn’t the only military veteranto help transport the nation’s heroes. Hiscolleague, Deputy Sherriff Clarence Ingram,a former Marine corporal, volunteered tohelp. Police officers without military serviceanswered the call to assist as well.

“Everybody had a purity of purpose forthis assignment,” explained Detective DaneOnorio, with the Family Crimes Divisionof the Montgomery County Police Depart-ment. “It was a privilege to help them.”

Police Lt. Robert McCullagh, deputy direc-tor of traffic for theMontgomeryCountyPoliceDepartment helped coordinate officers to en-sure the 11 ambulances transported patientswithout interruption along the 5.4 mile routebetweenWashington,D.C., andBethesda,Md.All 18 patients were relocated in a total of 96minuteswith zero staff or patientmishaps, ac-cording toWRNMMCofficials.

“We were escorting heroes,” explainedMontgomery County Police DepartmentChief Tom Manger. “There was no shortageof officers [who] really wanted to be a partof this detail and we were honored to do it.”

Walter Reed HonorsLocal Police

Photo by Sharon Renee Taylor

From left, Maryland State Troopers A. Kolle and Joseph Ekani; Rear Adm.Alton L. Stocks, commander of Walter Reed National Military Medical Cen-ter; Montgomery County Sherriff Darren M. Popkin; and Montgomery Coun-ty Police Chief Tom Manger attend a ceremony honoring 25 local policeofficers who supported the historic move of the last patients at Walter ReedArmy Medical Center.

For more news from other bases around the Washington, D.C. area,

visit www.dcmilitary.com

By James JohnsonNaval Facilities EngineeringCommand WashingtonPublic Affairs

Reston, Va. native Kevin Bartoe waspromoted to the rank of captain in theUnited States Navy during a ceremonyon board the Washington Navy Yard, D.C.Aug 30.

Captain Bartoe joined the Civil Engi-neer Corps in 1992 and is currently theassistant regional engineer for NavalDistrict Washington.

“I am honored that the Navy has en-trusted this senior leadership position tome,” said Bartoe. “Being a captain meansalways keeping your mission and yourpeople in focus when making decisions,because getting the mission accomplishedwhile protecting the lives and safety ofyour people is our first and foremost jobas leaders.”

The promoting officer was Rear Adm.Markham Rich, commandant, NDW. Theceremony was attended by Rear Adm.Katherine Gregory, commander, NAVFAC

and Capt. Antonio Edmonds, command-ing officer, NAVFAC Washington and re-gional engineer for NDW.

The assistant regional engineer is re-sponsible for planning, programming,budgeting, and execution of Command-er, Navy Installation Command facilitiesresources across six Navy installations inthe region.

Bartoe is a Registered Professional En-gineer in the state of Virginia. He holds aBachelor of Science in Civil Engineeringfrom Virginia Tech University and a Mas-ter of Science in Civil Engineering fromTexas A&M University.

NAVFAC is the Systems Command thatdelivers andmaintains quality, sustainablefacilities, acquires and manages capabili-ties for the Navy’s expeditionary combatforces, provides contingency engineeringresponse, and enables energy security andenvironmental stewardship. Additionalupdates and information about NAVFACcan be found on social media sites Face-book and Twitter. Become a Fan at www.facebook.com/navfac and follow us atwww.twitter.com/navfac.

Assistant Regional EngineerPromoted to Captain

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By Monica PeeleVaccine HealthcareCenters Network WalterReed National MilitaryMedical Center

Vaccines are important to helpensure the health of everyone, andit’s always important to make sureyour immunizations records areup-to-date.

Vaccines to prevent childhoodillnesses are an ongoing suc-cess story and one of the greatestmedical legacies of the 20th cen-tury. Immunization has led to theeradication of smallpox and ren-dered diseases such as diphtheria,tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles,mumps, and rubella increasinglyrare. But it is still reasonable toask whether it’s really worthwhileto keep vaccinating. According toCol. Margaret Yacovone, medicaldirector of Immunizations at Wal-ter Reed National Military MedicalCenter (WRNMMC), the answer isa resounding “yes.”

Many people no longer seereminders of the severity andpotential life-threatening com-plications of these diseases. Re-cent outbreaks of vaccine-pre-ventable diseases such as per-tussis (whooping cough) showthat even vaccinated people areat risk for disease if there is notadequate vaccine coverage in thepopulation. Since vaccines are

generally given to healthy per-sons to prevent disease, a higherstandard of safety is generally ex-pected of vaccines than of othermedical interventions.

Innovations in technology andmanufacturing, ongoing moni-toring of vaccines and continu-ous assessment of immunizationbenefits and risks has led to ev-er-increasing safety and efficacy.We need to protect our futuregenerations through vaccination.Without vaccination, diseasesthat are almost unknown couldstage a comeback.

Vaccines have saved more livesand prevented more disease thananything in the last century, ac-cording to the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC).

Retired colonel, Dr. LimoneCollins, deputy director for Vac-cine Healthcare Centers Net-work, stresses the importance ofunderstanding that vaccines areprescription drugs and althoughvaccines are approved by theFood and Drug Administration(FDA), there are risks. However,the benefits outweigh the risks.“The unique aspect of vaccinationis that it gives us the ability to bothimpact our personal health and atthe same time have a positive ef-fect on our surrounding commu-nity,” Collins said.

Safety is a top priority for per-sons administering vaccinations,and the goal is to minimize the risk

and prevent the spread of disease,Collins explained.

People are encouraged to keepthe following tips in mind duringNational Immunization Aware-ness Month and always.

Keeping RecordAccurate immunization re-

cord keeping is vital for the safeadministration of vaccines. Vac-cines are administered in manydifferent healthcare settings andrecord keeping may vary betweeninstitutions, however standardelements should be part of anyvaccine documentation. Standarddocumentation should include:vaccine type, date given, route,site, lot number, whether a Vac-cine Information Statement (VIS)was received, and the vaccinator’ssignature. Patients are stronglyencouraged to keep a copy of theirvaccination record for themselvesand their children. This individualrecord can help remind individu-als when their next vaccine is dueand also serves as an easy recordof proof of immunization statusfor daycare, school, and work.Keeping accurate records canhelp prevent repeat vaccinations.If you cannot locate your personalimmunization record, sometimesa blood test may be arranged todetermine your immunity.

Proper ScreeningScreening is one of the most

essential elements of immuniza-tion safety. Before patients receivean immunization, they should be

properly screened to determinetheir current health status and ifthey have any contraindicationsfor a particular vaccine. Patientsshould also be given a VIS andunderstand vaccine(s) risks andbenefits before they receive im-munizations. Screening question-naires differ from institution toinstitution, however their purposeof ensuring safe vaccine adminis-tration is universal. Vaccines aremedications and may not be thebest choice for some individuals.

Examples of important screen-

ing questions include:- Current health status- Allergies (food or medications

including vaccines)- Chronic health disorders- Current medications- Pregnancy status- Vaccination historyIn addition, some vaccines

have special contraindicationsand require additional patientscreening questions.

Immunizations Help Ensure the Health of Everyone

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U.S. Navy photo by Jacob Sippel

Lt. Cmdr. Michelle Kee, mother of 6-month-old CameronKee, holds her infant as Hospitalman Roderick Hinds givesan immunization shot.

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From The Staff Judge AdvocateFor Naval District Washington

In an effort to keep you informed of military disci-pline and administrative matters that have occurred inNaval District Washington, the Waterline will periodi-cally publish Court-Martial and Administrative Separa-tion results.

Administrative ProcessingBoards of Inquiry (BOI):- A Lieutenant Commander was taken to a Board of

Inquiry for PFA failure. The Board voted to separatethe officer.

- A Lieutenant Commander was taken to a Board ofInquiry after unlawfully entering an O-3’s residence.

The Board voted to separate the officer.- A Lieutenant Commander was referred to a Board

of Inquiry for PFA failure. The Board voted to retainthe officer.

- A Captain was taken to a Board of Inquiry for frat-ernization. The Board voted to separate the officer andretire him to the grade of 0-5.

- A Lieutenant was taken to a Board of Inquiry for PFAfailure. The officer submitted a qualified resignation.

- A Captain was taken to a Board of Inquiry with re-spect to charges of adultery and conduct unbecoming.The Board recommended that the officer retire.

- A Lieutenant was taken to a Board of Inquiry af-ter being convicted in civilian court of possession ofheroin. Members recommended that the Lieutenantbe retired as O-2E (General Characterization).

Legal Corner

From NAVFAC WashingtonPublic Affairs

Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington an-nounced a $12 million contract award for upgrades to theAegis Training and Readiness Center (ATRC) on boardNaval Support Facility Dahlgren, Va., Aug. 19.

John C. Grimberg Compay, Inc. was awarded the$12,495,000 contract under an existing multiple award con-struction contract. The project is scheduled for completionbyMarch 2015. Upgrades will include construction of a two-story addition to the existing ATRC.

“[The project] will expand the footprint and trainingspace of an existing facility aboard NSF Dahlgren,” saidCmdr. Jeffrey Brancheau, public works officer for NavalSupport Activity South Potomac. “[It] was developed inresponse to projected increases in fleet manning demandfor the Aegis Training and Readiness Center. It will providefacilities and equipment to support the highly technicaltraining that ultimately provides the expertise and trainedoperators to meet COCOM requirements for ballistic mis-sile defense, Navy integrated fire control, and Presidential-ly-directed defense programs.”

Contract Awarded forTraining and ReadinessFacility Expansion

After Immunization CareVaccinations, like other medications, may have side ef-

fects that require attention and care. Most of these side ef-fects are minor and may include: redness, soreness, pain,and low grade fever. Often supportive care such as a coldcompress or anti-inflammatorymedications is recommend-ed for these minor side effects. If symptoms are more se-vere or persist, it is recommended that you contact a healthprovider right away. The Vaccine Healthcare Centers (VHC)Network is a Department of Defense (DOD) organizationthat provides assistance to service members and their fami-lies. VHC team members are clinical vaccine experts whoprovide answers and clinical consultation to you or yourhealth provider, if a health problem occurs after your shots.The VHC can also help you file a Vaccine Adverse EventsReporting System (VAERS) report and assess the need for avaccine exemption.

Safety tips:- Screening is essential for immunization Safety- Understand the risks and benefits before vaccination- Practitioners and patients should maintain records- Contact VHC for questions and concernsVaccine Related QuestionsIf you or your healthcare provider has a question about

your health after your shot contact, Vaccine HealthcareCenters Network (VHC) at 301-319-2904 during normalbusiness hours (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or send a secure emailto: https://ASKVHC.wramc.amedd.army.mil

After hours, weekends, and holidays, call DOD VaccineClinical Call Center, 24 hours a day 7 days a week at 866-210-6469 or www.vhcinfo.org.

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Aegis Training and Readiness Center was estab-lished in 1984 to offer technical training coursesdesigned to prepare service members for servingin a combat system role. The command graduatesnearly 650 Sailors and 550 officers each year.

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alongside the U.S. in any response againstthe Assad regime and emphasized the needto the Obama Administration to coordinatewith Congress.

Later that evening, Kaine returned to theUWM Dahlgren Campus for dinner withthe Military Affairs Council of the Freder-icksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce,where he was the keynote speaker. Hethanked the council for all it does to pre-serve Virginia’s military heritage. “One inthree Virginians has a direct connection tothe military,” Kaine told the council. “We’reconnected not only in people, we’re con-nected in history. The map of Virginia is amap of American military history: York-town, Appomattox, the Pentagon, the Bed-ford Boys.”

While governor, Kaine helped the UMWDahlgren Campus become a reality as partof the state-wide effort to enhance the mili-

tary value of Virginia. “It’s a multi-platforminstallation that helped people get degreesand get skills and help themselves and helpthemission,” he said. “It’s exciting to beback.”

Kaine, whose son is a newly-commis-sioned officer in theMarine Corps, returnedto the topics of the budget and the MiddleEast. “The events of the last month in Egyptand Syria should tell us that we’re playingwith fire if we continue to do stupid budget-ary things that jeopardize defense.”

The implications of cutting researchand development in the military affectsthe retention of highly-skilled innovatorsat a place like Dahlgren, which in turn af-fects more than just the military, said Kaine.“Some of the research that’s being done hereat Dahlgren is earth-shattering, it’s game-changing. Not just militarily, but the poten-tial civilian and economic applications arejust fantastic. If you have people who aredoing that work and they feel like they goingto face a furlough. they won’t do this kind ofwork. They’ll do other kinds of work.”

Kaine said he hopes to return to Dahl-gren later this fall.

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Audiograms: Mon., Wed., Fri. 1 - 2 p.m.(202) -433-7339

Due to time-intensive nature of audio-grams, Physical Exams will be unavailablefrom 1300-1400

8th and I Marine Support: Mon. - Fri. 7a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (202) -433-4374

8th and I Marines are WNYBHC enroll-ees. Please utilize appointment line for yourmedical needs

Optometry: Mon.-Fri. 7 - 11:45 a.m. and12:45 - 3 p.m., Thurs. 7 a.m. - noon ( 2 0 2 )-433-3937

Services provided for active duty patientsonly. Reservists must be on active duty or-ders for greater than 30 days in order to re-ceive services. To schedule a routine eyeexamination, call 202-433-3937 or 202-433-3132. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to ap-pointment time. Bring all medical recordsnot maintained at WNY BMC. Please weareyeglasses to appointment. The doctor maydetermine that a dilated eye exam is neces-sary. Please bring a pair of sunglasses toyour appointment.

Tricare does not cover contact lens ex-aminations or contact lens supplies. Newcontact lens fittings are performed only ifdetermined mission essential. Contact lensupdates are performed only if space avail-able and at the discretion of the doctor.Patients must bring current contact lensprescription and pair of contacts for update.

Our goal at the Washington Navy YardBranch Health Clinic is to create a patient-centered, healing environment for all en-rolled and eligible military beneficiaries.We are proud of the support that the Wash-ington Navy Yard Branch Health Clinicprovides to our patients. We sincerely lookforward to providing whatever medical sup-port youmay require within our capabilitiesin the future.

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Navy.mil to keep themselves one step aheadof preventable danger.”

Ready Navy is a proactive Navywideemergency preparedness public awarenessprogram. It is designed for the Navy com-munity to increase the ability of every per-son and family on or near Navy installationstomeet today’s challenges head on and planand prepare for all types of hazards, rangingfrom hurricanes and earthquakes to terror-ist attacks.

By exploring the links on the Ready Navysite, personnel can educate themselves on anumber of ways to prepare during and afterNational Emergency Preparedness Month.Pointers such as being informed of poten-tial hazards and what to do before, during,and after an emergency; understandingthe steps to make an emergency plan thatincludes what to do, where to go, and whatto take with you; learning to build a kit tosupport basic needs for a minimum of three

days; and accessing tools and resources tohelp you and your family prepare for emer-gency situations that could arise at any timeare all available on the site.

Another valuable resource available topersonnel is the AtHoc Wide Area Alert Net-work (WAAN). By registering with AtHocWAAN, NDW personnel can receive weath-er and other emergency alerts by worksta-tion, email, phone call or text. To registerwith the Wide Area Alert Network, visithttp://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/about/waan.html.

“Following your local weather updatesand ensuring compliance with prepared-ness guidance is an essential part of the[emergency preparedness] process,” saidLarry R. Nelson, director of training andreadiness for Naval District Washington(NDW). “Advanced preparedness is the keyto having an advantage over an inclementweather situation.”

For more information on emergencypreparedness and other news in NDW, visitwww.facebook.com/NavDistWash.

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