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Pensacola Commissary now open every Monday ... Effective Aug. 19, the commissary will again be open every Monday. Store hours will be 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call DeCA at 452-6880.

Vol. 77, No. 33

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August 16, 2013

SAPR: Navy creates victims’ legal counsel From Defense Media Activity-Navy

Local Medal of Honor recipient Bob Patterson visits the Blues ... Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Patterson, a Vietnam veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, speaks to members of the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, Aug. 6. Patterson was awarded the Medal of Honor for single-handedly destroying a series of enemy bunkers May 6, 1968, during a firefight near La Chu, Republic of Vietnam. Photo by MC2 Kathryn E. Macdonald For more on the Blues, see page A4.

New kitchen makes debut at NASP eatery Story, photo by Janet Thomas Gosport Staff Writer

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (NNS) – The Navy announced the establishment of the Navy’s newest Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) initiative, the Victims’ Legal Counsel (VLC) Program, which will provide legal advice and advocacy for eligible victims of sexual assault. The Victims’ Legal Counsel will help victims understand the investigation and military justice process, advocate their legal rights and interests and, when appropriate, appear in court on their behalf. “The Navy is committed to protecting the rights and interests of victims of sexual assault and ensuring the administration of a fair, transparent and efficient military justice system that guarantees due

process for the accused and promotes good order and discipline,” said Vice Adm. Nanette M. DeRenzi, Judge Advocate General of the Navy. “The Navy’s Victims’ Legal Counsel program complements the Navy’s broader efforts to care for victims of sexual assault by providing them with legal advice and assistance throughout the military justice process.” Initially, the VLC Program will consist of 29 specially trained, independent judge advocates assigned regionally to maximize availability of counsel across the fleet. Navy VLCs will serve every geographic region, including the United States, Europe, the Pacific and the Middle East. The program’s attorneys will not be in the victim’s or the accused’s chain of command and

Reservist and naval training HQ staffer honored by Federally Employed Women

Capt. Carol Lynch, left, with her son, Conor Lynch, after receiving the FEW Military Recognition Award. Photo courtesy NETC

The award recognizes service members that support and promote diversity, equality and the advancement of women in their respective services. In her daily civilian capacity, Lynch serves as the assistant general counsel for NETC. “I provide legal advice and assistance to NETC headquarters staff and to our subordinate activities on a wide range of issues in areas of fiscal law, civilian personnel law, procurement law and government ethics and standards of conduct,”

for each service and one for a member of the National Guard.

See FEW on page 2

By Ens. Jacqui Wengler NETC PAO

The kitchen is up and running again at the Old Navy Yard Eatery aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, giving Navy Exchange (NEX) managers a reason to celebrate. A grand re-opening party is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Aug. 21 at the restaurant, which is located at 250 Chambers Ave. in Bldg. 634 (next to the base library). NASP CO Capt. Keith Hoskins is scheduled to cut the ribbon to mark the complete kitchen renovation with upgrades, said Hollie Livingston-Razzoog, event coordinator for the NEX Aviation Plaza. Cake, complimentary coffee and a sampling of menu items will be served. The treats will include old favorites such as sweet potato fries and fried green beans along with some new surprises including a special shrimp dish. Coupons and giveaways also will be part of the fun, Livingston-Razzoog said. The cost for the renovation was about $350,000, said

See Old Navy Yard on page 2

Pat Pitts dishes up hot French fries in the newly renovated kitchen at the Old Navy Yard Eatery.

August’s blistering heat: Don’t let it get you

See SAPR on page 2

A staff judge advocate to the Navy Region Southeast Reserve Component Command was one of the women recognized by the Federally Employed Women (FEW) organization. Capt. Carol Lynch’s selection was announced Aug. 12 by Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), her employer when she is not in uniform. FEW’s Military Recognition Award is an annual award given to exceptional military members, one

Teens spend summer helping others at naval hospital Story, photo by MC1 James Stenberg NHP PAO

During summer months when most teens are excited to be out of school, a few decide to spend their time helping out in the community. The American Red Cross and Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP) work together each summer to support the Red Cross Summer Teen Volunteer Program, which allows teens to volunteer at the hospital. The Red Cross has a long and proud tradition of

From Jon Winters NAS Pensacola Safety Manager

NAS Pensacola emergency responders, Fire & Emergency Services Gulf Coast, have reported a recent increasing trend in calls to heatrelated injuries – up to three in one day. The main purpose of this message is to remind

Hannah Branstetter, a teen volunteer, records information while volunteering inside NHP’s Computer Axial Tomography (CAT) Scan suite July 31.

assisting U.S. Armed Forces medical facilities such as NHP. From greeting everyone with a smile

as they come in the door to assisting staff and patients in various ways throughout the hospital, the volun-

everyone to stay hydrated. It goes without saying that we are in the hottest, most humid season. But inadequate hydration has contributed to each of the heat-related recent incidents and that can be easily remedied. Encourage one another to drink lots of water. Trade that soda or cup of coffee for water and drink large amounts of it.

teers at NHP make a big difference in helping the hospital complete its mission of providing exceptional health care. “We have a joint venture with the Red Cross for the teen program,” said Lt. Cmdr. Edward Brinston, NHP’s Summer Teen Volunteer Program coordinator. “The goal is to allow (teens) to come to our facility or our outlying clinics and volunteer to get the exposure of how we operate as a medical treatment facility. What I like

See NHP on page 2

Heat stress and heat related injuries can be prevented. Training Air Wing Six (TraWing6) has an effective “physiation” program to prevent heat injuries and it enhances health and performance of their personnel. It is particularly important to them to be at their best when

See Heat awareness on page 2

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