Controlled burns aboard NASP; motorists: beware of deer ... There will be controlled burns aboard NAS Pensacola through Feb 19, weather and operations permitting, according to base enviornmental and safety officials. A small area subject to the prescribed burns is immediately North-Northeast of NASP’s Forrest Sherman Field; a larger area is slightly South-Southwest of the airfield. • Motorists aboard the base are urged to use caution when driving near dark: On Feb. 11, the fifth deer strike in three weeks occurred on NASP. There have been damaged cars, but no people hurt. Reports indicate the deer are seen in the vicinity of the golf course to the back gate, usually at night and twilight.
Vol. 81, No. 7
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February 17, 2017
NETC announces 2016 Training Excellence Awards By Enid Wilson Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs
CPO 365 Symposium at NAS Pensacola ... Leadership training for the next generation of chief petty officers was front and center at the second annual CPO 365 Symposium Feb. 15 held at the Naval Aviation Schools Command auditorium onboard NAS Pensacola. Career development, advancement, the power of mentorship and military uniform/bearing were among the topics of discussion. (Above) ABCM(AW/SW) John Clayton speaks on the topic of organization. Navy photo
Commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) announced the winners of the 2016 Training Excellence Awards (TEA) Feb. 9, honoring superior accomplishment in supporting NETC’s mission. These annual awards recognize training commands which demonstrate the highest standards of excellence in meeting established requirements for training. “Every year we re-evaluate our metrics and raise our standards, and every year the team continues to meet and deliver high-quality training to the
fleet,” said Rear Adm. Mike White, NETC commander. “The recipients of TEA symbolize the high-quality and dedicated staff and instructors we h a v e throughout the NETC domain.” The highest TEA awards for 2016, the NETC Training Excellence (White “T”) was awarded to the Center for Information Warfare Training in Pensacola, and the NETC 2016 Training Support Excellence (White “TS”) was awarded to Training Support Center San Diego. Both commands have been authorized to display the blue burgee throughout the 2017 calendar year to indi-
cate their outstanding accomplishments and excellence in delivery of education and training. At the end of the year, each NETC training headquarters directorate assesses learning centers and training support centers based on functional areas including: business administration and support; planning and programming; total force management; logistics management; information technology management; curriculum management; training production management; training support management; and financial management. “The metrics used in TEA deal with every aspect of a training center’s See TEA on page 2
Local DEFY program recruiting youth participants From Drug Education For Youth Program,Twenty-First Century Sailor Office
Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) NAS Pensacola Corry Station is currently soliciting applications from 9 to 12-year-old youth to participate in its yearlong Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) program. DEFY is a year-long, command sponsored drug demand reduction and comprehensive life skills program designed for 9 to 12-year-olds. Studies have shown that deployments, especially multiple de-
ployments, tax the family’s resilience and are associated with an increase in depression, thoughts of suicide and risky behaviors such as binge drinking and drug
use. Children of deployed military personnel should be considered at higher risk for substance use than children of nonmilitary citizens. DEFY helps deter these
Portable fire extinguisher removal program under way From Craig Lewis F&ESGC Fire Prevention Chief
African-American Heritage Month Celebration Feb. 23 From NASP Diversity Committee
Change is coming concerning portable fire extinguishers at NAS Pensacola base facilities, based on occupancy and features of fire protection. The National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) does not require portable fire extinguishers in certain occupancies protected throughout with an approved supervised automatic sprinkler system. Many fire extinguishers that are not required by code shall be removed by the fire prevention inspector working with both fire wardens and building managers. As some already know, the process has begun. As this will be a progressive process, this process will be See Extinguishers on page 2
negative influences. DEFY aims to strengthen youth resiliency and family bonds by using a science-based curriculum that provides the foundation for youth to learn goal setting, leadership and teamwork, self-esteem enhancement, and many other life skills. Local DEFY programs begin with a fiveday residential or eight-day non-residential leadership program called Phase I that is held during the summer. During Phase I, youth receive education on valuable life skills such as substance abuse prevention, social skills, self-management skills and fitness.
The NAS Pensacola Diversity Committee will be holding its annual African-American/Black History Month Celebration at the CPO Club on Feb. 23. The event will commence at 9:30 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch. The guest speakers will be the African-American Historical Society (AAHS) Readers Ensemble. The AAHS has published a five-volume book series titled, “When Black
Folks Was Colored.” The stories are about growing up in Pensacola during the period of Jim Crow, the Civil Rights struggle and current times. The stories are all true; the authors are local writers and are diverse as to race and gender. Many now perform with the AAHS Readers Ensemble. In addition, the AAHS was inspired by Public Radio International’s radio series “Selected Shorts” which is broadcasted on National Public Radio(NPR). The AAHS See AAHS on page 2
Phase II is designed to reinforce the concepts and training received in Phase I. During the school year, mentors and staff provide positive support during group mentoring sessions and interactive workshops. DEFY sites also participate in activities that promote civic responsibility and expose DEFY children to vocational and recreational opportunities. Parents must understand the DEFY program requires a year-long commitment to allow for the full benefit to their children. An evaluation of DEFY showed that See DEFY on page 2
Navy League to host annual Military Recognition Day From Pensacola Council of the Navy League
The Pensacola Council of the Navy League of the United States has scheduled the annual Military Recognition Day Luncheon and Margaret Flowers Civic Award Ceremony for Feb. 23 at 11:30 a.m. at Skopelos at New World Landing. Military Recognition Day honors military members who have demonstrated significant community service. The honorees are nominated by their commands. Each nominee is recognized ceremoniously, with one outstanding military community service leader selected for the prestigious Margaret Flowers Civic Award. Margaret Flowers is a retired civil service employee who left a legacy of service to both the U.S. Navy and her community. Guest speaker for this event is Donald Belcher, who is a 2000 recipient See Award on page 2
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