Vol. 82, No. 4
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January 26, 2018
NAS Pensacola to conduct security exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2018 operations but there may be times when the exercise Naval Air Station Pen- causes increased traffic. sacola (NASP), NASP NAS Pensacola complex Corry Station and Saufley personnel and visitors Field will participate in should factor in additional Exercise Solid Curtain- time for getting through Citadel Shield 2018 (SC- gates to conduct business CS18); a force protection on the bases. Vehicle drivexercise that will be con- ers and passengers should ducted by c a r r y e s Commander, proper i rc Fleet e x e U.S. IN - identificaA T Forces tion with R U D L D I E Command them at L I O H L E and Coma l l D ITA mander, times. Navy InstalArea residents lations Commay also see or mand on all continental hear security activities asUnited States naval instal- sociated with the exercise. lations from Jan. 29 Advanced coordination through Feb. 9. has taken place with local This annual exercise law enforcement and first was developed to enhance responders. the training and readiness Solid Curtain-Citadel of Navy security person- Shield is a regularly nel while establishing a scheduled exercise and is (Above) During an active-shooter exercise scenario carried out last learning environment to not being held in response year onboard NAS Pensacola, a “recently fired DoD employee” attacks exercise functional plans to any specific threat. the quarterdeck of Bldg. 3921 (Curry Complex), opening fire in the hall- and operational capabiliFor more information ways and inflicting simulated casualties with an M4 carbine and blank ties. or for media interested in ammunition. An exercise observer closely follows. (Left) NAS PenMeasures have been covering this event, consacola Security Department personnel respond within moments, pur- taken to minimize disrup- tact NAS Pensacola Pubsuing the attacker. The readiness event was part of Exercise Citadel tions within the local com- lic Affairs at --452-4436, Shield 2017, an annual field test. Photos by AC3 Christian Klos-Dunn munity and to normal base 452-4466 or 452-2552. From NASP PAO
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Military Saves Week is Feb. 26 through March 3 Military Saves, a component of the nonprofit America Saves and a partner in the Department of Defense’s Financial Readiness Campaign, seeks to motivate, support and encourage military families to save money, reduce debt and build wealth. From NASP FFSC and Military Saves
Tax filing season is upon us once again – an opportunity to assess your financial situation, set goals for the year and find ways to save towards those goals. Here are three easy ways to save money this tax season and get a jumpstart on your savings goals in the New Year: 1. Check your withholdings to find more money in your paycheck. Do you receive a large tax refund every year? If yes, check your tax withholdings and ad-
just those withholdings to match the number of dependents in your household to receive more money back in your paycheck throughout the year. Receiving a large tax refund may indicate that you are giving Uncle Sam an interest-free loan on your money, so now is the time to take a second look at your refund strategy. 2. See if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Service members and families should not over-
look the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), “refundable federal income tax credit for low- and moderate-income working individuals, couples and families.” The IRS estimates that about 20 percent of taxpayers who are eligible for the EITC fail to claim it, or are simply unaware that they qualify. It is one See Saves on page 2
CIWT conducts domain IW qualification review By MC2 Taylor Jackson Center for Information Warfare Training
The Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) completed a review of its Enlisted Information Warfare Specialist (EIWS) qualification standards Jan. 19. A panel of Sailors representing each of the enlisted ratings in the information warfare (IW) community updated and changed the CIWTspecific personnel qualification standards (PQS) required for the EIWS designation to better align with the CIWT mission. “This updated PQS is much more CIWT-focused than our previous version,” CTT1 Brendon Nobles said. “We’ve replaced a lot of the more operational aspects of IW with knowledge re-
quirements that more closely relate to what we do as training managers.” While the CIWT-specific PQS has shifted focus away from the operational functions of IW, that knowledge is still required in the fleetwide “common core” section of the EIWS qualification PQS. Both are required in order to earn the EIWS designation. Attainment of EIWS designation signifies that an eligible Sailor has achieved a level of excellence and proficiency in IW. Additionally, the EIWS insignia means the Sailor has acquired additional general knowledge to enhance his or her understanding of the role of the IW community as it pertains to warfighting, mission effectiveness and command survivability. Sailors can earn EIWS See CIWT on page 2
Lake Frederic restoration underway ... A Lake Frederic restoration project began Jan. 9 onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP). The goal of the evolution is to build the beach back to its original form and prevent future erosion. The task will take 6 to 12 weeks to complete and will result in approximately 500 ft. of protection for the shoreline. Restoration materials include riprap rock, which is effective in preventing further erosion. Photo by Ens. Lewis Aldridge
New Green Beans Coffee opens today... Green Beans Coffee will open its second location onboard NAS Pensacola today, Jan. 26. Celebrate the grand opening with the Green Beans’ team 9 a.m., Bldg. 4141, 123 Fred Bauer St. There will be free food and balloons along with a “meet and greet.” Hours are Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Covered outdoor patio seating available.
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