Vol. 80, No. 46
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November 18, 2016
Blues close out 70th anniversary year By Janet Thomas Gosport Staff Writer
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, put the cap on the 2016 season with the annual homecoming air show Nov. 1112 at Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP). Base officials estimated that more than 200,000 fans turned out for the twoday show. Skies were overcast Nov. 11, but the Blues were still able to perform the high show. Beautiful blue skies offered the perfect backdrop for the Nov. 12 show, the team’s final performance of a year marked by highs and lows. The team celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2016 and also mourned the loss one of its members. The homecoming show also recognized the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and the 100th anniversary of
Coast Guard aviation. NASP Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Martin acknowledged veterans and the Blue Angels 70th anniversary as he addressed the audience. “Not only is it Veterans Day weekend, but it also the 70th anniversary of the Blue Angels,” Martin said. “This is one of the special things that we can do on this special weekend when we salute our veterans. NAS Pensacola gets to give back to the community that gives to us all year long. The support that this community shows the base is unlike anywhere else I have ever been. It is truly amazing and I appreciate it.” Martin also invited the Vietnam veterans in attendance to stand, which brought a wave of cheers and applause from the crowd. Civilian and military air show performers included
Pride, patriotism and air power was on display as the U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, finished out the 2016 season with its annual homecoming air show Nov. 11-12 onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola. About 100,000 enthusiastic fans turned out for the two-day event. (Above) “Smoke on” as the Blues make a turn toward the crowd Nov. 12. Photo by SN Christian Klos-Dunn (Below, left-right) Spectators cheer the arrival of Blues ground team members Nov. 11; Shockwave Jet Truck performs with Bill Stein’s Edge 540 color-changing aircraft. Photos by Mike O’Connor • For a two-page photo feature from the air show, see pages four and five of today’s Gosport, and go online to www.gosportpensacola.com
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CNATT celebrates Marine Corps birthday From Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Public Affairs
Sailors, Marines and civilian employees at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) celebrated the United States Marine Corps’ 241st birthday during a cakecutting ceremony Nov. 10 at the command’s headquarters at Naval Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) Air Station Pensacola. CNATT Operations Officer Lt. Gunnery Sgt. Nathan Wysong reads 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. John Lejeune’s birthday mes- Col. Timothy Nutter led the birthday sage during CNATT’s celebration of the U.S. Marine celebration, which included a readCorps’ 241st Birthday Nov. 10. Photo by Bruce Cummins ing of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birth-
day message, a brief speech by retired Lt. Col. Sam Ridder, and cutting a birthday cake by the youngest and oldest Marines present. “Nov. 10th is a day that holds a special place of honor for every Marine; no matter where we served, whether in peacetime or in conflict, whether in the United States or abroad, whether on ship or on shore, we are part of a culture encompassed by nearly 250 years of honor, courage, and commitment,” Nutter said. “The Marines that receive training through CNATT’s many
NHP: lung cancer screening saves lives By Jason Bortz Naval Hospital Pensacola Public Affairs Officer
Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP) has a new program to screen at-risk patients for lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer can be very hard to cure, but early detection can lower the risk of dying from this disease. “If we can find the cancer before symptoms appear, life expectancy is much better,” said Cmdr. Mark Seigh, NHP radiologist.
A patient at Naval Hospital Pensacola prepares to have a low-dose computed tomography test done to screen for lung cancer. NHP photo
Lung cancer is often preventable because it is related to smoking or secondhand smoke. It is possible to develop lung cancer from exposure to radon or other environ-
mental factors, but these are far less common. Screenings are usually done for patients who are between the ages of 55 and 80, who smoked at least 30 pack years and currently
smoke or quit smoking less than 15 years ago. Pack years is the number of cigarette packs smoked every day multiplied by the number of years smoking. “If you have a history of smoking, you should talk to your provider about whether a lung cancer screening is necessary or not,” said Lt. Harry Calisch, a physician at NHP. The lung cancer screening program at NHP is currently for patients enrolled to care at one of the hospital’s Medical Home Port teams. If a patient is determined to be at risk for lung See NHP on page 2
learning sites are prepared for the many new challenges they will face, because the Marines and Sailors here use their vast knowledge of aviation, acquisition, and education to enable them to someday take our place.” The Marine Corps, which traces its roots to two battalions of Continental Marines formed Nov. 10, 1775, was initially designed as a force capable of operating at sea and ashore during the Revolutionary See USMC BD on page 2
IWTC CO Cmdr. Christopher Eng discusses cyber training in Q&A From IWTC Public Affairs
Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) NASP Corry Station is one of four commands for the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT), a learning center for Naval Cmdr. Christopher Education and Training Eng Command (NETC). In July, the name of the CIWT organization evolved from Center for Information Dominance (CID) to CIWT to emphasize a shift in thinking of information warfare (IW) as a critical capability of the Navy’s mission sets. CID Unit Corry Station changed to IWTC Corry Station. The command’s mission was also updated to See Cyber on page 2
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