Laser pointer warning ... Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP) has noticed a recent increase in the number of incidents involving laser pointers
being aimed at aircraft. Pointing lasers at aircraft can not only temporarily blind pilots, but cause permanent damage as well. The canopy Plexiglas magnifies the intensity of the laser, which can compromise the vision of pilots and even require medical treatment. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 Section 311 amended Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C.), Chapter 2, § 39, § 39A, states that it is a Federal crime to aim a laser pointer at an aircraft. The crime is punishable by a fine up to $250,000 and five years’ imprisonment. State and local Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) will enforce the policy and will deter, detect, immediately investigate, and as appropriate, pursue enforcement actions to stop unauthorized laser strikes.For more information, contact the NASP Public Affairs office at 452-4436 or 452-4466.
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Vol. 82, No. 19
May 11, 2018
Memorial ceremony at Eglin honors fallen EOD techs
By Billy P. Martin Explosive Ordnance Disposal Public Affairs Officer
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (NNS) – Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) hosted the 49th annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Memorial Ceremony at the EOD Memorial May 5. The EOD community from each of the joint services gathered to honor the memory of 326 heroes, including over 130 since Sept. 11, 2001, and add EOD technicians to the EOD Memorial next to the Kauffman EOD Training Complex on Eglin Air Force Base (EAFB). “Every year we gather to commemorate all the EOD technicians who have lost their lives while serving our coun-
try,” NAVSCOLEOD Commanding Officer Capt. Charles Andrews said. “This year we will add 12 names to the wall from warriors who served during World War II, Vietnam and Grenada. While we do not have any EOD technicians who have lost their lives this past year, it is not lost upon us that our job is still inherently dangerous and we still have many Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines deployed and serving in many different parts of the world today.” Those added to the memorial this year include: • Army Cpl. Norman Reynolds, killed in action on Aug. 17, 1944 while serving in World War II • Army Pvt. Joseph T. Seredinski,
NATTC at Skills USA ... AMEC Samuel Hartley, the Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) AME “A” school course supervisor, explains the F/18 SJU-17 ejection seat to a SkillsUSA Worlds of Possibility Career Expo 2018 attendee April 30 at the Pensacola Bay Center. More than 2,500 Florida high school and middle school students attended the event, which was designed to bring together business industry leaders presenting handson career exploration opportunities. Photo by Bruce Cummins
See EOD on page 2
September 2018 E-4 – E-6 advancement cycle announced By Ed Barker Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) Public Affairs
The September 2018 Navywide enlisted advancement examinations (Cycle 240) testing dates for active duty, full time
support and canvasser recruiter Sailors who are advancement eligible to the paygrades of E-4 – E-6 have been announced in Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 110/18, released May 2. Each Navy examination consists of 25 professional military
knowledge and 150 job-specific rating technical questions. The Navywide examination dates are Sept. 6 (E-6), Sept. 13 (E-5) and Sept. 20 (E-4). Examination results are anticipated to be released to command Triads in November, prior to posting on the Navy Enlisted
CIWT cryptology courses undergo ACE review By MC2 Taylor L. Jackson Center for Information Warfare Training Public Affairs
Members of the American Council on Education (ACE) visited the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) to evaluate six cryptology courses offered by the Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Corry Station, May 1 to 2. The team reviewed five courses related to the cryptologic technician (technical) (CTT) rating as well as the Cryptologic Warfare Officer Basic Course. Their review included an examination of each course curriculum as well as interviews with enlisted and senior
enlisted CTTs. ACE recommends equivalent college credits for members of the armed forces for certain types of military training and service experiences, based on high quality standards of practice. They provide a collaborative link between the Department of Defense and higher education through their evaluation process. “We want to make sure our Sailors our getting their skills reflected as college credits that will help them not only advance professionally, but also help them along the path to success when they transition to the civilian world,” Denise Meyers from See ACE on page 2
Advancement System (NEAS) website. During Advancement Examination Readiness Reviews held at NETPDC, visiting E-7 – E-9 fleet subject matter experts (SMEs) in each enlisted rating ensure all examination questions can be linked to cur-
rent references and publications. As rating SMEs select questions for the examination, an examination bibliography is developed for that specific cycle’s exam, based on the source references for the questions on See Cycle on page 2
NASP Notes ... NASP Safety Snippets ... Motorcycle safety awareness month: As the weather begins to warm, we start to see more motorcyclists out on our roads and we want to make sure other motorists see them too. It can be easy to overlook a motorcycle due to their smaller size. NHP Summer Teen program ... Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP) will once again be hosting teenagers this summer as part of the American Red Cross Summer Volunteer Program from June 4 through Aug. 3. Teens between the ages of 14 to 17 will have a great opportunity to work in the medical field and earn volunteer hours. Volunteers can set their own hours and will gain first-hand experience of working as a medical professional. Applications are available online at www.redcross.org/local/florida/north-florida/ local-chapters/northwest-florida and the deadline for applications is May 26. Call 505-6299 for more information.
NAS Pensacola Command Master Chief @Blue Wahoos ... Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP) CMDCM Mario Rivers (right) throws the first
pitch prior to the start of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos contest against the Mississippi Braves at Admiral Mason Field at Community Maritime Park, May 3. The Blue Wahoos are a Double A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds of MLB. The Wahoos defeated the Braves 7-1. Photo by Greg Mitchell
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