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Vol. 82, No. 32
August 10, 2018
NAS Pensacola takes ‘Platinum’ in 2018 SECNAV energy awards • NAS Whiting Field wins in Navy ‘Small Shore Category,’ see page A6 for full NAS Whiting Field coverage From staff reports
In an all-Navy message (ALNAV) released last week, Navy leadership congratulated the winners of the Fiscal Year 2018 (FY2018) Secretary of the Navy Energy Excellence Award. “Congratulations to all of our award recipients,” the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) stated in the message. “Improving the energy resiliency and security of our operating forces and our installations remains a top priority and I look forward to all your future accomplishments in support of this critical program. Bravo Zulu.” NAS Pensacola (NASP) was among the winners at “Platinum” level. The Platinum level of achievement indicates an outstanding energy program. “The Department of the Navys (DoN) Energy Excellence Awards program
promotes excellence in the areas of energy security, new technology, innovation, program management, and efficiency across the DoN,” Spencer noted. “This year’s submissions reflect the hard work and dedication of leaders across the Department that recognize the importance of energy security and its influence on readiness, lethality and modernization,” The FY2018 winners are based on FY2017 accomplishments. They are: • Navy Large Shore: Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam • Navy Small Shore: NAS Whiting Field • Marine Corps Large Shore: MCB Camp Lejeune • Marine Corps Small Shore: MCAS Miramar • Supported Command Activity: NSWC Philadelphia Division
All-Marine Women’s Softball Team ... Players from the All-Marine Women’s Softball Team held a clinic for local children Aug. 5 at Myrtle Grove Ballpark. The Marines passed along softball skills to more than 50 local children. The team is in town as part of next week’s Armed Forces Women’s Softball tournament at NAS Pensacola. Photos by Kari Hemund and Melissa Parker
See Awards on page 2
Ready, set – Back to school: Escambia County schools open Aug.13 From Carissa Bergosh NAS Pensacola School Liaison Officer
The long, hot days of summer fill children’s lives with the excitement of splashing in the pool, traveling to nearby and distant places, or just spending lazy days around the house. With only a few weeks left, the summer holidays for students attending Escambia School will soon come to an end. Parents should be mindful to start now to help their children make the adjustment from a summer schedule
back to school schedule. Here are just a few questions that parents might have about the 2018/19 school year: When does school begin for students in the public schools? In Escambia County, Aug. 13. What documentation will I need to register my child for school? If you are registering a child to attend a Florida public school for the first time, you will need the following: birth certificate, proof of residency, proof of custody (if not biological parent), copy of last school year’s report card, IEP and last school with-
drawal form, and health screening and immunizations form. These forms (for Florida) may be obtained and completed at the local public health departments, your physician’s office or at Naval Hospital Pensacola. Where can I find information about bus schedules? Bus stops and pick up times can be found at your child’s zoned school and on the school district website. When it comes to riding the bus, safety is the priority. Bus riders are expected to arrive at bus stops no less than 10 minutes before the posted pick up time. See School on page 2
Opportunities highlighted at FFSC Spouse Entrepreneurship Symposium Aug. 16 From NAS Pensacola Fleet and Family Support Center
CTR1 Cody Daigle, a training manager at the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT), receives news of his selection to the rank of chief petty officer from CIWT’s commanding officer, Capt. Nick Andrews (left) and CIWT Command Master Chief Mike Bates. Fifty-five staff members across the CIWT domain were selected for promotion. Photo by MC2 Taylor L. Jackson
CIWT announces FY19 Chief Selectees By Glenn Sircy Center for Information Warfare Training
The Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) announced its fiscal year 2019 chief petty officer selectees, Aug. 7. Fifty-five first class petty officers from across the CIWT domain staff were selected to advance to the rank of chief petty officer. “It’s a humbling experience to find out I’ve been selected,” CTT1 Mathew Shearn, assigned to CIWT headquarters, said. “This is a great honor, and I know there’s an incredible amount of work ahead before I can be called a chief. However, I’m motivated and inspired to get started.” See Chief Selectees on page 2
There is an interesting story behind the Military Spouse Entrepreneurship Symposium, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 16, at the Mustin Beach Club When Terri Stine, a Family Employment Readiness Program specialist at the NASP Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), was considering what type of event would be helpful to military spouses and family members, she tried to do what she encourages all of them to do: “think outside the box.” “When you are a military spouse or family member you move often and to various locations in the world,” Stine said. “You have to think about a job that will work for you, your family and your lifestyle.” Stine was watching the ABC-TV show “Shark Tank” when the inspiring and empowering story of two military spouses caught her attention. The co-founders of R. Riveter accepted an offer of partnership from billionaire
The Blue Anchor Belles, who perform World War II-era songs, will perform at the symposium.
investor and serial entrepreneur Mark Cuban. “I heard how they figured out how to start their own business and employ other spouses in different locations at the same time and knew that was the story our local spouses needed to hear,” Stine said. In her event proposal, Stine described military spouses as the unsung heroes of our nation’s defense. She said the lack of equal economic opportunity See FFSC Spouse on page 2
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