Gosport - October 07, 2016

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Navy announces Enlisted Rating Modernization Plan ... The Navy announced recently it will modernize all rating titles for Sailors with the establishment of a new classification system that will move toward occupational specialty codes similar to how the other services categorize skill sets. For the full story, see today’s Gosport page A4.

Vol. 80, No. 40

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October 7, 2016

NAS Pensacola hosts Guantanamo evacuees From staff and wire reports

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) – Four C-17 and two C-130 aircraft from U.S. Transportation Command relocated approximately 700 spouses and children, along with 65 pets, from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB), Cuba, to NAS Pensacola Oct. 2. NAS Pensacola’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Christopher Martin, met the planes as they arrived. Shuttle busses carried the evacuees to quarters where they will live until it is safe to return to NSGB. At a town hall meeting held for the Guantanamo personnel Oct. 3, Martin let the group know they had NAS Pensacola’s full support. “I know that you have huge concerns,” he told the group. “I know this is a stresssful time. Our job is to make it as less stress-

ful as we can for all of you. We’re here to support you for the entirety of your stay here.” Martin outlined the base resources available, and answered questions from the group. Children’s education, transportation availability, paperwork logistics and financial questions were addressed by Martin and the NASP command staff. Some of the answers drew cheers and laughter from the evacuees, and methods were outlined getting information from NASP Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) and other resources directly to the group. Approximately 4,800 personnel remaining behind at NSGB sheltered in place or moved to a designated shelter depending on the storm rating for their assigned housing. The base is communicating with personnel via the Armed Forces Network, social media, and all-

Amy Lynn Culpepper, the wife of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s (NSGB) Commanding Officer Capt. David Culpepper, speaks with members of the local media during a media availability onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola Oct. 4. Wednesday morning (Oct. 5), after the storm had passed and a damage assessment was made, NSGB CO Culpepper reported the damage was not severe. “The impact to the base was minimal,” he told listeners in a conference call. “We have a few downed trees, we have one downed power line, but really the beaches took the most damage from the surge.” Photo by PO1 Stacy D. Laseter

hands e-mails. Emergency Family Assistance Centers (EFAC) are open at NAS Pensacola and at NS Guan-

tanamo Bay to assist families with their needs. NAS Pensacola provided contact information for the EFAC to the evacuees

when they arrived at the installation. Personnel needing assistance can visit www. navyfamily.navy.mil and

complete a needs assessment. A Navy family counselor will make contact and provide assistance.

More energy efficiencies coming to NAS Pensacola From Earl Bittner NavFac Southeast Public Affairs

Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NavFac) Southeast selected Pensacola Energy to receive a $31.5 million award Sept. 29, for a Utility Energy Service Contract (UESC) project to bring energy upgrades aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola. A UESC is a limited-source contract between a federal agency and its serving

utility for energy and water efficiency improvements and demand reduction services.

“This project improves on the culture of energy conversation at NAS Pensacola, reinforcing our commitment to good stewardship of the environment, gaining efficiencies in our infrastructure,

and reducing energy consumption by ten percent over our 2015 baseline,” said NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Martin. “We continue our partnership with Pensacola Energy and recognize the remarkable work that both teams have contributed in putting this project into action.” The UESC will apply several energy conservation measures to 43 facilities at NAS Pensacola. The project calls for the design and installation of interior and ex-

terior lighting upgrades, water conservation measures, chiller plant improvements, upgrades to NAS Pensacola’s energy management and control system (EMCS), and building envelope improvements. In addition, the project will include transformer replacements to improve energy security and mechanical upgrades to modernize the heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) systems in See Energy on page 2

Drive-through flu vaccines available at NHP Oct. 22 From Jason Bortz NHP Public Affairs Officer

Chalk-streaked runners cross the finish line of the CFC 5K Color Run Sept. 30. Photo by Bruce Cummins

CFC 5K Color Run kicks off fund drive By Lt. Cmdr. Sven Sharp Naval Air Technical Training Center Public Affairs

Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) service members hosted the Florida Panhandle Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) 5K Color

Run Sept. 30, as a kickoff to the annual fund drive. Event co-organizer NATTC Air Department instructor PO1 Nyran Gayle said the run provided a unique opportunity for not only the See CFC run on page 2

Naval Hospital Pensacola will be hosting its annual Drive-Through Flu Vaccine Clinic Oct. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon for all TRICARE beneficiaries. The vaccine will be free, but is only available for

TRICARE beneficiaries. The drive-thru will be conducted at NHP, which is located at 6000 West Highway 98. Bring a government ID card and a list of current medications. The hospital will be using an injectable flu See Flu on page 2

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9-15 Time to check your smoke detector From Craig Lewis NASP Fire Prevention Chief

This year we are looking at one of the most important items in your home – smoke detectors. Whether they are 110-volt, operated by a 9-volt battery or hard-wired with a battery back-up, you need to test them once a month, replace the battery every six See Fire prevention on page 2

Hispanic Heritage celebrated at NASP ... Naval Aviation Schools Command’s Cmdr. Manuel Cortes (top) was guest speaker at NASP’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration, held Oct. 4 at the Chiefs Club. Children from Corry’s VPK school also put on a show and song in costume. Photos by Janet Thomas

Published by Ballinger Publishing, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Navy. Opinions contained herein are not official expressions of the Department of the Navy nor do the advertisements constitute Department of the Navy, NAS Pensacola or Ballinger Publishing’s endorsement of products or services advertised.


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