Spring forward, fall back ... Look for more daylight in the morning: Nov. 4 at 2 a.m. marks the official end of daylight saving time; clocks should be pushed back one hour as the nation reverts to standard time. Even though you may be gaining an hour’s sleep, experts advise going to bed at the same time: it may take a few days to adjust to a new sleep schedule, as your own internal clock is reset. It is also a good time to check or change the batteries in your home’s smoke detectors or carbon monoxide alarms.
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Vol. 82, No. 44
November 2, 2018
The Blue Angels are ready to rock:
NASP 2018 Homecoming Air Show
From NAS Pensacola Public Affairs Office
The Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will close the 2018 season at their annual Homecoming Air Show onboard NAS Pensacola (NASP) Nov. 2 and 3. Tentatively scheduled for both days will be aerobatics by performers such as the Stearman Flight Team and Doc Serrato in his T-28C Trojan. Adam Baker will fly an Extra 330 and Skip Stewart will pilot his Prometheus biplane. The show will feature an F-22 Raptor demonstration from Langley Air Force base and a USAF Heritage Flight. Chris Darnell will drive the world’s fastest jetpowered truck “Shockwave” at more than 300 miles per hour, and Keith Sayers and the Free-
style Motocross Team will perform stunts. Along with incredible flying demonstrations, dozens of military and civilian aircraft will be on display. These static displays will include a variety of aircraft ranging from the present-day, stateof-the-art fighters to aircraft from the 1930s. Gates open both days at 8 a.m. and admission and parking for all shows are free. Areas will be reserved for the physically challenged. Food and memorabilia will be available at numerous concession stands. Pets and coolers are not permitted. Security personnel and signs will direct spectators to parking areas near the show site. Additional information on the show and reserved seating, access www.nas pensacola airshow.com.
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will finish out the 2018 season with its annual Homecoming Air Show onboard NAS Pensacola Nov. 2 and 3. (Above) The Blue Angels make a formation break at the 2017 Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show. The air show crowd was estimated at 180,000 base visitors for three shows over two days. Photo by Mike O’Connor
NHP awarded Gold Seal Of Approval from The Joint Commission By Jason Bortz Naval Hospital Pensacola
Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Ambulatory Care and Behavioral Health Care Accreditation and Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) Certification. The Gold Seal of Approval is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting optional standards demonstrating a commitment to patient-centered care. PCMH Certification is a special add-on option for Joint Com-
mission-accredited ambulatory health care organizations. NHP underwent a rigorous onsite survey in July 2018. During the review, a team of Joint Commission expert surveyors with expertise in ambulatory health care, behavioral health and primary care evaluated compliance with standards related to a variety of areas including coordination of care, monitoring for procedures that involve use of sedation or anesthesia, infection prevention and control, management of medications and patient education and training. The Joint Commission’s Ambulatory Health Care
Accreditation Program encourages high-quality patient care in all types of freestanding ambulatory care facilities. Today, the Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation Program serves 2,100 ambulatory care providers with more than 8,500 sites of care, which serve more than 83 million patients annually. Organizations accredited in behavior health provide treatment and services within a variety of settings across the care continuum for individuals who have mental health, addiction, eating disorder, intellectual/developmental disability and/ or child-welfare related needs. In addition, PCMH Certification provides ambulatory See NHP on page 2
CIWT names CTT1 Payne domain SoY for NETC’s SoY and Mid-Grade Enlisted IoY honors. “Throughout the domain, we saw a lot of outstanding Sailors deserving of their The Center for Information Warfare nomination as SOY,” CMDCM Mike Training (CIWT) announced its domain- Bates said. “The close competition for wide 2018 Sailor of the this award is a testament Year (SoY), Oct. 26. to the professionalism and CIWT selected CTT1 dedication of our CIWT John Payne, a Chesapeake, team. Petty Officer Payne Va., native assigned to Instood out even among our formation Warfare Trainbest Sailors, and we are ing Command (IWTC) proud to have him repreCorry Station. sent our command at the Payne was also selected NETC level.” as CIWT’s domain-wide Payne serves as an in2018 Mid-Grade Enlisted structor and course curInstructor of the Year riculum model manager (IoY). (CCMM) for the AN/ As the CIWT SoY and CTT1 John Payne SLQ-32(V)3 and AN/ Mid-Grade Enlisted IoY, SLQ-32 (V)4 Maintenance Payne will join other Sailors within the courses and as a departmental training Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) enterprise as a candidate See CIWT SoY on page 2 By MC2 Taylor L. Jackson Center for Information Warfare Training Public Affairs
NETPDC staff pledge to help prevent suicide by taking simple actions to make a difference in the lives of others; 1 Small Act. Suicide prevention was one of the presentations during NETPDC’s Diversity Day celebration Oct. 26.
NETPDC command diversity recognized Story, photo by Ed Barker Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) Public Affairs
The importance and contributions of workplace diversity were recognized by the staff of the Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) as they held a Diversity Day celebration at Saufley Field Oct 26. The event offered multicultural training with presentations, speakers, displays of artifacts and samples of food from around the world. Capt. Kertreck Brooks, NETPDC commanding officer, said that he was See NETPDC on page 2
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