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Vol. 82, No. 29
July 20, 2018
NATTC FCPOA organizes ‘Sports Challenge Olympics’ Story, photo by AEC Ben Romero Naval Air Technical Training Center Public Affairs
More than 1,400 Sailors assigned to Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) participated in the first annual NATTC Sports Challenge Olympics onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP) July 13.
NATTC students participate in a basketball game during the NATTC FCPOA-sponsored Sports Challenge Olympics July 13.
The event coordinator, AM1 James Duffy, said the NATTC First Class Petty Officer Association (FCPOA) organized the event to reinforce camaraderie and physical training. “It’s important to not only train these Sailors in the classroom, but also to engage them physically and reinforce the fact that even though they’re competing against one another, they’re all on the same team,” Duffy said. “Along with a break from the classroom, events such as this serve as a chance for students from different schoolhouses to socialize and compete against one another in a friendly way. These are the shipmates these students will be serving with in the fleet.” AM1 Jonathan Harrod, the NATTC FCPOA president, addressed the group before morning colors and an instructorled physical training warm-up session. Teams from NATTC’s various departments competed against one another during the four-hour event, playing basketball, volleyball, flag football as well as other activities such as corn hole and “human foosball.” NATTC’s avionics training department See NATTC on page 2
Blue Angels @Pensacola Beach Air Show ... U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, C-130 transport aircraft, affectionately known as Fat Albert, flies over the crowd July 14 during the Pensacola Beach Air Show on Pensacola Beach, Fla. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform more than 60 demonstrations at more than 30 locations across the U.S. and Canada in 2018. Photo by MC2 Timothy Schumaker For more photos from the Blue Angels, visit www.gosportpensacola.com
NAS Pensacola MWR a finalist for national parks and recreation award From staff reports
NAS Pensacola (NASP) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) has been selected as a finalist for the “2018 National Gold Medal for Excellence in Park & Recreation Management.” The national-level recognition from American Academy
for Park & Recreation Administration (AAPRA) was anounced in a recent letter to NASP Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Martin. NAS Pensacola MWR/CYP Director Kerry Shanaghan was optimistic that the base’s MWR program, which has been recognized before, might win the gold.
“Selection as a finalist for this award from amongst all the DoD MWR departments is a testament to the
dedication and work ethic of not only the MWR department, but everyone onboard the installation,” Shanaghan said. “Every day, command departments and tenants directly contribute to supporting the great quality of life of everyone fortunate enough to work at or visit NAS Pensacola enjoy on a
daily basis. We are all proud to represent our piece of paradise ... This is our third time as a finalist so, fingers crossed, maybe this will be our year.” To view a video supporting the NASP MWR submission, go to https://www.navy mwr pensacola.com under the “About” section.
NASP Notes ...
The Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) legal team’s Lt. Alison Malloy (left) and Tammy Hawkins scan through records July 12.
CIWT’s legal team preserves above-board domain Story, photo by Glenn Sircy Center for Information Warfare Training
“Coaching the Van Driver” class to be taught by NASP Safety.... Coaching the Van Driver is a three-hour instructor-led course tailored specifically for minivan, commercial van and 15-passenger van drivers. The course offers practical ways van operators can adjust their driving styles and defensive driving techniques to these types of vehicles. Sessions on van characteristics and inspection, reading traffic situations, avoiding collisions, recognizing blind spots, differences between city, highway and rural driving, and proper safety belt use and transportation of passengers and cargo are just a few of the topics covered. The course was developed by the National Safety Council. OPNAVINST 5100.12J states that all drivers selected to operate 15 passenger vans and other large vehicles capable of carrying passengers shall be provided additional training to improve operator skills and awareness. The next class will be Aug. 21 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Bldg. 1500, Rm. 127 (Training Room), NAS Pensacola. Registration is through ESAMS. If you do not use ESAMS or are having difficulty registering, call the safety office for enrollment. Call or e-mail Jane Bush for information at 452-8167 (jane.bush@navy.mil).
Congrats, BM1 ... Naval Air Station Pensacola Administrative Officer, Lt. Anthony Jenkins (left), reenlists BM1 Cody Cooper United States Navy for six more years. Cooper was recently promoted to the next paygrade by way of the Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP). Photo by Greg Mitchell
The Center for Information Warfare Training’s (CIWT) legal team untiringly improves the entire CIWT domain, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations in maintaining good order and discipline. Although administratively assigned to the Region Legal Service Office Southeast, CIWT’s legal team reports to CIWT’s commanding and executive officers as advisors in all legal matters. From advising them and other CIWT domain leaders on matters of the interpretation and application of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, to the Manual for Courts-Martial and other sources of military law, CIWT’s legal team has been a tremendous multiplier in solidifying CIWT as the Navy’s top Navy learning center See CIWT on page 2
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