NHP prescription drug take back day ... Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP) will be hosting a prescription drug take back day Sept. 27, at the satellite pharmacy (next to the commissary) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Drop off any unused medications to be disposed of properly. Medications that accumulate in the home can be dangerous to children, pets and others. The event is completely anonymous and is free. All prescription and over-the-counter medications will be accepted, but intravenous solutions, injectables and needles will not be. For more information, contact the NHP Pharmacy at 505-6640.
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September 19, 2014
CNRSE wraps up 2014 Feds Feeds Families campaign NAS Pensacola donated 96,557 pounds – more than 25 percent of Navy Region Southeast’s total By Twilla Smith Navy Region Southeast Public Affairs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Navy Region Southeast recently completed another successful year of food and non-perishable donations collected for the Feds Feeds Families campaign. Feds Feeds Families primary goal is to help end hunger in America by offering emergency food assistance to support families across the country. This year’s campaign ran from June1 to Aug. 31 throughout the region and the country. All region totals Navywide were turned in Sept. 5 for a grand total of 1,310,374 pounds collected throughout the nation. Navy Region Southeast announced it collected 373,299 pounds of food and non-perishable donations accounting for 30 percent of the
DoN releases energy survey From the Office of the Chief of Information
WA S H I N G T O N (NNS) – The Navy opened an online energy survey to service members throughout the Navy, Aug. 25, to gain a better understanding on how the fleet views the role of energy in the Navy’s mission. Participants in the survey are chosen via random selection among service members. The survey results will be used to help guide ongoing planning efforts with the Department of the Navy’s (DoN) energy program. The survey will be available for 30 days and the results are expected back in October. In October 2009 the Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus laid out five aggressive energy goals to improve the Navy’s energy security and efficiency, increase the Navy’s energy independence, and help lead the nation toward a clean energy economy. The DoN is achieving several initiatives through
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nationwide total. NAS Pensacola’s contribution was 96,557 pounds, with Naval Air Technical Training Center the largest giver with 8,144 pounds. “It was a banner year for us, and our community,” said Cmdr. Steven “Todd” Orren, NASP command chaplain. “I am very happy with the response from all those who gave to those who need it most. This is an amazing program that helps feed those who are hungry in our community; who wouldn’t feel good about that?” Each region and all of its installions collect donations and choose local area food banks to distribute the collected food items. This year’s donations for Navy Region Southeast were collected
“There will be no forgetting Sept. 11 ...” At Naval Air Station Pensacola’s 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony, Commanding Officer Capt. Keith Hoskins delivers his remarks at the National Naval Aviation Museum. Tributes from service members, music by the Naval Air Technical Training Center Choir, a volley fire salute and a two-bell ceremony rounded out the day’s honors. Photo by Mike O’Connor
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Chief petty officers pinned at NAS Pensacola By Lt. Jonathan Bacon NATTC PAO
Twenty-two instructors from Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Pensacola were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer during a basewide ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP) Sept. 16. At the ceremony, 31 Sailors, from commands across NASP received the gold fouled anchors, khaki combination covers, and the right to be called “chief.” The ceremony capped off six weeks of training where the chief selects were educated on Navy customs and traditions, and prepared for
Thirty-one Sailors from commands across NASP were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer during a Sept. 16 pinning ceremony. Photo by MC1 Bruce Cummins
their new role as senior enlisted leaders. In his opening remarks, Capt.
Keith Hoskins, NASP commanding officer, reminded the new chiefs that “only the highly capa-
ble and incomparable have been selected to the wear the fouled anchor.” He challenged them to be “shining examples of pride and professionalism,” and that in their new role they will be expected to mentor junior officers, and be a fountain of wisdom for junior Sailors. Hoskins encouraged the new chiefs to lead with honor, courage and commitment, and to act as a moral compass. Naval Education and Training Command Force Master Chief Jon Port used his remarks, as the guest speaker, to speak to the new chiefs about legacy, and foundations. He
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New Corry track gives users professional-grade athletic surfaces Story, photo By Mike O’Connor Gosport Associate Editor
The grass underfoot was synthetic, but the smiles were real as a ribbon was cut Sept. 10 to dedicate a reconstructed track and athletic infield facility at NAS Pensacola Corry Station. Base officials, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast (NavFac SE) personnel and representatives from contractor Cape Design Engineering were on hand for the ceremony, which officially opened for use a 440-yard running track and synthetic turf infield on the inside of the track. “We’ve done several fields for the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) organization on Navy bases and this will be the fourth one we’ve completed,” Mark Lueders, construc-
tion manager for Cape Design Engineering, said. “It’s a little bit different from the other ones in that the drainage design is a little more rigorous, however everything came out beautifully. One of the things we’ve noticed when we do projects that affect the recreational aspects of the base is that the results are very gratifying for everybody – you get to see the troops out there using the product. Everyone
seems to like the play of the field; the (synthetic) surface makes it a little easier on their joints.” The work included reconstruction and surfacing of the existing track pavement and installation of synthetic track infield, along with underground facilities (storm drain and water).
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NASP Corry Station’s track and infield facility is reopened with a ribbon cutting Sept. 10.
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