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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Video surveillance takes NDW’s security to a new level By MC2 Kiona Miller, NDW Public Affairs Naval DistrictWashington (NDW) is leveraging its surveillance capability to help protect personnel and property. Considered the baseline structure for the anti-terrorism force protection program (ATFP), the Virtual Perimeter Monitoring System (VMPS) will prove its ability to provide continuous security around the region during the upcoming Solid/Curtain Citadel Shield 2012 ATFP exercise. "VPMS is installed at most of our large installations and also has the ability to view the cameras from those installations at the regional level at the Regional Operations Center (ROC)," said Jeff Johnson, chief information officer at NDW. "It is comprised of various components including video analytics for security and intelligence applications,
and wireless network video management." The system is a broad set of monitoring, communications and surveillance tools for vessels, naval installations and expeditionary forces to assist in the detection of physical intrusions, chemical and radiological attacks, and other threats to Navy personnel and bases. "We started installing and developing the system after 9/11, so around the fiscal year 2004 time frame we started piloting," said Johnson. "The ATFP program used us as the pilot program for perimeter protection, so it's been in place and building ever since 2004." The video management systems are deployed to enhance security and operational awareness throughout the installation at areas of interest, which includes all major entry access points. Because the video system has the ability to manage multiple cameras at once from a single console with Digital Video
Notable African American Sailor Courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command John Henry Turpin was born on Aug. 20, 1876. Enlisted in the Navy at New York City on Nov. 4, 1896, he was a member of the USS Maine's crew when she was destroyed by an explosion in February 1898. He survived that disaster and the boiler explosion on the USS Bennington in July 1905, as well as serving on several other ships before he left active duty in 1916. Recalled to service when the U.S. entered World War I in April 1917, on June 1 of that that year, Turpin became a Chief Gunner's Mate on the USS Marblehead, one of the Navy's
See Sailor, Page 3
Recorder capability, wide areas can be monitored without the deployment of security forces. Other features integrated into the management system that also help dispatchers maintain realtime situational awareness in the command center include video alarms, object detection, and classification. "VPMS's capabilities enable an operator to follow and record the movements of an intruder," said Robert Russell, with NDW's Operations Department. "Prior to VPMS, an operator would be watching a bank of monitors for hours waiting to see if something is out of place. With Object Video, computers can assist in determining if a change has occurred in the video feed and alert the operator." While the system is used by the ROC to maintain situational awareness, it's operated and maintained by the Wash-
See Video, Page 7
U.S. Navy photo by Gary Wagner
Technicians install components of the Virtual Perimeter Monitoring System at one of Dahlgren's range facilities in preparation for the operational evaluation.
NDW presents Smart Grid pilot By MC2 Kiona Miller, NDW Public Affairs Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)Washington and Naval District Washington's (NDW) Information Technology Command and Control hosted Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) officials during a presentation of the Navy's Smart Grid pilot at the Region Operations Center on the Washington Navy Yard, Feb. 17. In attendance during the presentation was FERC Chairman JonWellinghoff; SeniorTechnical and Policy Advisor to the FERC Chairman Mary Beth Tighe; Director of Office of Energy Market Regulation Michael McLaughlin; Director of Office of Electric Reliability Joseph McClelland; Director of Office of Energy Policy and Innovation Jamie Simler; General Counsel Michael Bardee; and Deputy Director of Office of Energy Market Regulation Anna Cochrane. The Smart Grid pilot supports the region's energy reduction initiatives by developing a centralized energy monitoring capability which integrates Direct Digital Control (DDC) and supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA). By using
U.S. Navy Photo by MC2 Kiona Miller
Capt. Kenneth Branch, commanding officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington presents the smart grid pilot to Jon Wellinghoff, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman, during a demonstration at the Washington Navy Yard. The team displayed energy conservation technology, such as the Energy Guard, a wireless sensor interface device for digital control systems and the Virtual Fence, a wireless video See Grid, Page 7 sensor for critical infrastructure protection.
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Senior historian celebrates 30 years of service By MC2 Gina Morrissette, Naval History and Heritage Command
"The satisfaction of pursuing your passion is the best motivation possible; for if you can make a living doing what you want to do, you will hardly ever have to do a day of work," said Senior Historian, Dr. Michael Crawford, who was recently honored by the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) for 30 years of dedicated service. Surrounded by nearly 100 coworkers and friends, Crawford received his 30-year service pin and certificate from Rear Adm. (ret) Jay A. DeLoach, Director of NHHC, during a ceremony held Jan. 25 at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy's Museum Educational Center. "Dr. Crawford is a key member and intellectual linchpin of the NHHC team," said DeLoach. "Over the last 30 years, he has played a vital role in the growth and success of 'making Naval history and heritage come alive' for the Navy and the American public. His passion and intellectual insights have helped create a strong foundation of the institutional memory
of the Navy that can be used for decision-making, policy development, operational planning, and educational outreach." Crawford has been described as an invaluable asset to the command by NHHC's Assistant Director of Histories and Archives Division, Greg Martin, who said he feels fortunate to have him as member of the leadership team. "Crawford's expertise contributes daily to the command's missions of telling the Navy's story," said Martin. Following a yearlong fellowship editing historical documents at the Adams Papers project at the Massachusetts Historical Society, Crawford joined the NHHC staff in 1982. In 1990 he became head of the Early History Branch, a position he held until 2008. "February 22, 1982, was a bitterly cold day in Washington, D.C. I remember my glasses fogging up when I entered the offices of the "Research Branch," where I began my work as a naval historian," said Crawford, who joked that since he started work for the Navy he was always open to better job offers, but in the last 30 years a better offer never came along.
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Throughout the course of his 30-year career with NHHC, Crawford has served as Deputy Director of the Histories and Archives Division, Head of the Reference Branch and Acting Head of the Histories Branch. In 2008, he accepted his current position as Senior His-
torian. Coworkers describe Crawford as calm, professional and a natural leader with a strong work ethic. "He takes every day very seriously and spends his time getting as much done as he can," said Christine Hughes, a historian at NHHC who has worked alongside Crawford for 26 years. "We all see that; we all see that he is working toward his goals, and it makes everyone else around him want to measure up." Hughes said one of the things she has enjoyed most about working with having Crawford is his creativity and the way he brings people together through history. "One of the missions of NHHC is to make history come alive for our Sailors and Marines," said Hughes. "Dr. Crawford always manages to find both witty and entertaining ways to do that." Crawford said some of his most memorable moments at the NHHC have been the occasional public performances he has done
See Historian, Page 4
Around the Yard
How do you think systems like the Virtual Perimeter Monitoring System help NDW maintain a high level of security?
Last year, someone hit the installation's security fence. I didn't see it but the camera caught it. So when someone reported it to me, we were able to apprehend the individual. I have no problem with the systems. Cpl. Oeneus Harris, NDW Police Department
With that type of technology it comes with added safety and just making sure that it's not just the police walking around but the added security of the cameras and the other technologies that are being used. Adam Farb, Fire and Emergency Services
Photos by MC2 Kiona Miller
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This Week in Naval History February 22
Navy to receive rank of Captain.
1865 - RADM Porter's gunboats' bombardment cause surrender ofWilmington, NC . 1870 - After arriving on USS Nipsic, and supported by USS Guard and USS Nyack, the Darien Expedition, commanded by CDR Thomas O. Selfridge, Jr., begins active operations ashore at Caldonia Bay to survey the Isthmus of Darien, Panama, for an interoceanic ship canal. 1909 - Great White Fleet returns from round the world cruise to Hampton Roads,VA 1943 - USS Iowa (BB-61), the lead ship of the last class of American fast battleships, is commissioned. 1974 - LTJG Barbara Ann Allen becomes first Navy designated female aviator
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1942 - Battle of the Java Sea, Allied Naval Force attacks Japanese invasion convoy 1973 - First airborne mine sweep in a live minefield took place in the Haiphong, Vietnam ship channel by helicopters from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Twelve on board USS New Orleans.
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1795 - U.S. Navy Office of Purveyor of Supplies is established. This is the Navy Supply Corps Birthday. 1919 - Launching of Osmond Ingram (DD255), first Navy ship named for an enlisted man 1944 - Carrier groups under Spruance attack Saipan, Tinian and Rota in the Marianas 1945 - Marines and a Navy hospital corpsman raise flag on Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima
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1813 - USS Hornet, Captain James Lawrence, captures HMS Peacock 1968 -Task Force Clearwater established in I Corps
Courtesy U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
This lithograph, published by N. Currier, New York, 1844, depicts the explosion of a heavy gun on board USS Princeton, in the Potomac River on Feb. 28, 1844, which killed or mortally wounded seven and injured about 20 people. Secretary of State Abel P. Upshur, Capt. Beverly Kennon and Thomas Gilmer, Secretary of the Navy, were among those killed.
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1861 - Saratoga, member of U.S. African Squadron, captures slaver sloop Express 1933 - Commissioning of USS Ranger, first true aircraft carrier 1959 - USS Galveston fires first Talos surface-to-air missile
Regional employee transportation program launches website By James Johnson, NAVFAC Washington Public Affairs WASHINGTON - The Naval District Washington regional employee transportation program has launched a new website which aims to assist employees in the region with transportation issues. The website contains information and assistance to employees to improve both commutes and local business travel, including public and private transportation services, transportation subsidies, and schedules for shuttles which run to the Pentagon and other DoD installations in the area. www.cnic.navy.mil/NDW/AboutEmployeeTransportationProgram/index.htm "The goal is to cut down on congestion, it's to help employees get to and from work easily, to help everyone be aware of all their choices," said Marc Oliphant, regional employee transportation coordinator. "We want everyone to know there's a transit subsidy and how they can get it. We want everyone to know that vanpooling is also eligible for the subsidy. We can help them get connected with a vanpool. We want to get the rules and regulations out to everyone." The website is just the latest improvement to the transportation situation for federal employees who work in Naval District Washington. During much of the past year, Oliphant and others have worked on a comprehensive transportation planning document for the region, the "Regional Transportation Vision," which will help shape decisions to improve how employees get to, from, and around installations. "Due to environmental and regulatory constraints we can no longer just build our way out of transportation problems with more parking. NDW is launching a new, proactive and comprehensive program to manage transportation," said Oliphant. The program will also include brochure displays and kiosks at each installation for employees to pick up information about their travel choices. The first "NavyYard Commuter Central Station" is already in place in building 22 (across from the bank) at the Washington Navy Yard. Another display is also in place in the cafeteria at NSF Arlington.
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1811 - Congress authorizes first naval hospital 1913 - Approval of experimental wind tunnel for Navy 1944 - Sue Sophia Dauser, Superintendent of the Navy's Nurse Corps is first woman in
1844 - Explosion of Peacemaker, experimental 14 inch gun, on board USS Princeton. 1893 - Launching of USS Indiana (BB-1), first true battleship in U.S. Navy. 1959 - USS Strong rescues 13 Arab fishermen from Bahrain when their fishing boats floundered in a storm. 1980 - Blue crew of USS Francis Scott Key (SSBN-657) launches 4Trident I (C-4) missiles in first C-4 Operational Test.
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1944 - PB4Y-1s from squadrons VB-108, VB-109, andVD-3, conduct a low-level bombing raid on Japanese positions onWake Island. 1968 - Four North Vietnamese trawlers attempting to simultaneously infiltrate supplies into South Vietnam were detected. Three of the trawlers were sunk in battle on the following day and one survived by turning back.
Military Moves Did you know? The Transportation Service Provider (TSP) is responsible for the removal of all empty carrier-provided containers, packing material and other debris accumulated during the move at the time of delivery to the residence?
What does this mean to you? On a one-time basis all barrels, boxes, cartons, and/or crates will be unpacked and the contents will be placed in a room designated by the customer. This includes the placement of articles in cabinets, cupboards, or on shelving in the kitchen when convenient and consistent with safety of the article(s) and proximity of the area desired by the member/employee, but does not include arranging the articles in a manner desired by the member/employee.The unpacking service and removal of debris will be performed to the member's/employee's satisfaction at the time the goods are delivered to the residence unless specifically waived in writing by the member/employee. If unpacking is waived, the Transportation Service Provider (TSP) is not required to return later to unpack or remove debris. Please contact or visit your nearest Personal Property Processing Office orTransportation Management Office at your location for assistance; or you can contact our office at the following website for assistance and guidance: www.belvoir.army.mil/jppsowa.
Photo courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command
John Henry ("Dick") Turpin, U.S. Navy Chief Gunner's Mate (1876-1962)
SAILOR Continued from 1 first African-American chief petty officers. He served actively in that rank until transferred to the Fleet Reserve on March 8, 1919. John Henry Turpin retired as a Chief Gunner's Mate on October 5, 1925. When not serving on active duty, Turpin was employed at the Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, as a Master Rigger. He also qualified, in his civilian capacity, as a Master Diver. From 1938 through World War II, he voluntarily made inspirational visits to Naval Training Centers and defense plants. John Henry Turpin died on March 10, 1962.
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NSA Washington-JBAB Fleet Family and Fun CAREER SUPPORT AND RETENTION The Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP) - offers an array of services and benefits to transitioning service members, including computers setup for individuals to go online to different job banks, college and scholarship resources and career assessment tools. Resume Writing Workshops are offered which includes Federal Resume Writing Interview Skills, information on veterans' benefits and a professional resource library; Two TAP Seminars and one Executive TAP Seminar - five-day programs are offered monthly sponsored by the departments of Labor and Veteran Affairs, and include information that will benefit the transitioning military member. Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP) - offers seven basic services, which include job search strategies, job readiness, resource information, job referral service, individual counseling assistance, career planning and links to education and volunteer opportunities. Personal Financial Management (PFM) - program offers individual and family financial counseling, financial classes, and is responsible for the Command Financial specialist training in the Region (NDW ). Volunteer Program - opportunities are available as an administrative assistant, counseling mediator, transition assistant, Information & Referral assistant, data entry/word processor and a retired activities volunteer.
DEPLOYMENT READINESS/ FAMILY SERVICES
Life Skills Education - provides presentations to help commands meet requirements, as well as enhance operational and personal readiness including parenting skills training, couples communication, anger and stress management, conflict resolution, Child Abuse Awareness, Spouse Abuse Awareness and suicide prevention. Trainings can be customized to fit needs of the command. New Parent Support Program (NPS) Assists new parents in coping with the demands of parenting and military life through parenting education and training and home visits to new parents prior to delivery and after delivery; information and referral for military and community resources; child development screenings
and monitoring. All active duty members and their families who are pregnant and or have children in the home from infancy to three years old are eligible for these home visitation services. Deployment/mobilization/readiness - assisting Sailors and family members prepare for deployment, manage separations and reunite and reintegrate with families and community through services including the Family Accountability and Assessment System, Individual augmentee (IA) Indoc Course and Deployed Family Fun Days Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) - provides assistance to service members with special needs children and family members with medical needs including resource referral to medical, counseling and educational services, support groups and care providers. Assists in finding duty stations where needs are met. Mandatory enrollment per OPNAVINST 1754.2D. Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) - assists military personnel and their families in identifying relocation needs and accessing the resource information necessary to meet these needs including attending available workshops such as, Overseas Planning, Sponsorship Training and Smooth Move. Other services include I&R, Worldwide Welcome Aboard packets, Hospitality Kits (Loan Locker) and Pre-Move Planning Assistance (militaryhome front.com).
MWR Happenings Ski tickets on sale at ITT office
It's that time of the year again! Stop by the ITT office to pick up your discounted ski and snowboarding tickets. Ski tickets are good for Whitetail, Roundtop Mountain Resort and Liberty Mountain Resort. Tickets include: Midweek & Weekend 8Hour Lift Ticket, Night Lift Tickets (after 5 p.m.) Learn to Ski Packages, Midweek & Weekend 8-Hour Lift Tickets, plus rental and Weekend & Midweek 2-Hour Snowtubing. For more information call, (202) 404-6576 or by visiting http://cnic. navy.mil/WFRJBAB.
Karaoke nights
NSA Washington's MWR team will host free karaoke nights at the Mordecai Booth's Public House located on the Washington Navy Yard every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month between the hours of 4-9 p.m. DJ Scott will be on-site to offer the latest songs for you and your friends to sing. Future dates are March 1st and 15th.
Volunteers Needed! Special Olympics Bowling Championship
Come out and join Naval District Washington in one of the fastest growing sports for athletes with intellectual disabilities. The District of Columbia Special Olympics Program has requested Naval District Washington’s assistance in support of this year's Special Olympics Bowling Championships.The Championships will be held Feb. 23, 24 and March 1, 2 at the AMF Capital Plaza Lanes, 4601 Cooper Lane, Hyattsville, MD from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers are needed as athlete escorts, score keepers, assist with registration and the opening ceremony. For on-line registration go to www.cnic.navy.mil/ndw or for more information contact NDW Regional Community Service Program at 202-433-6854.
FFR/MWR Phone numbers Child Development Programs Child Development Center 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 767-2890 Child Development Center 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 404-8071 Child Development Center 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-0771 Child Development Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-3223 or (202) 404-1454 Regional Child Placement Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-3055 or (877) 269-9322 Regional Child & Youth School Liaison Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-0942
Family Housing JBAB Housing Office 1, Bldg 414 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-0346 JBAB Housing Office 2, Bldg 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 404-6828
Fitness Centers & Information, Tickets, and Tours (ITT) JBAB Fitness Center 1, Bldg 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 767-5895 JBAB Fitness Center 2, Bldg 419 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-2962 Washington Navy Yard, bldg. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-2484/2829
Military and Family Support Center JBAB MFSC Bldg 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-6151 JBAB MFSC Bldg 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 767-0450
Liberty Program (E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Service Members) Liberty Center, bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 685-1802 JBAB Liberty Program Office, Bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-2636 JBAB Liberty Center, Bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 685-1802
Food & Beverage Catering and Conference Center, WNY Bldg. 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-3041 Mordecai Booth's Public House, WNY Bldg. 101 . . . . . . . . .(202) 678-0514 or (202) 433-3041 Furnari Restaurant, JBAB Bldg. 418 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-2574
Other Important Numbers WFR Administrative Office, JBAB Bldg. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-7707 WFR Marketing and Special Events Office, JBAB Bldg. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-1371 Gateway Inns and Suites, JBAB Bldg. 602 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 404-7050 MWR Sports Program/Sports Complex Rental, JBAB Bldg. 419 . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 685-0483 Outdoor Recreation, JBAB Bldg. 928 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 767-9136 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-9136/8562
HISTORIAN Continued from 2 in the National Museum of the United States Navy. "Once, for instance, for an audience of school children, I did a telephone dialog with Continental Navy officers from beyond the grave to teach about the beginnings of the Navy during the American Revolution," explained Crawford. "After the presentation, one of the school children asked me, 'You weren't really on the phone with John Paul Jones, were you?'" In addition to those special moments when he brings history to life, Crawford has accomplished some very notable achievements such as editing two major award-winning documentary series and writing/editing 14 books. Additionally, he shares credit with two co-authors for the book Interpreting Old Ironsides: An Illustrated Guide to USS Constitution. Of his many accomplishments, Crawford said one stands out from the rest - the publication of several volumes of the Naval Documents of the American Revolution series. "This project was very fulfilling," said Crawford. "But protecting this lengthy and historically valuable project from a premature end is of even greater significance.The documentation of the naval side of the War of In-
dependence is so extensive and so scattered that the full history will be known only if and when this project is finished." In recognition of his dedication and contributions to naval history, the USS Constitution Museum named Crawford a recipient of its 2008 Samuel Eliot Morison Award, the highest recognition by the Board of aTrustees of the USS Constitution Museum Foundation of a person whose public service has enhanced the image of USS Constitution and who reflects the best of maritime historian Rear Adm. Samuel Eliot Morison: artful scholarship, patriotic pride, and eclectic interest in the sea and things maritime, and a desire to preserve the best of our past for future generations. More recently in 2011, the Navy awarded him the Meritorious Civilian Service Award and NHHC named him civilian of the year. Crawfordsaidheisnotreadyforretirement just yet; he still loves what he does every day. "The most important quality for success in any career is passion for the work you are doing," he said. "I expect to continue working for some time to come, at least until my sixty-sixth birthday. After I retire, I might go fishing, but I am sure I will continue reading, researching, and writing history." For more information about the Naval History and Heritage Command, please visit www.history.navy.mil and www.ourflagwasstillthere.org.
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Naval History and Heritage Command Seminars
The Naval History and Heritage Command hosts a series seminars for which historians select basic readings that will cover major trends, wars, battles, policies, and technologies across the chronological span of the U.S. Navy's history and facilitate discussion on the readings and their implications. Each one-hour seminar starts at noon in the National Museum of the United States Navy's Museum Education Center, Building 76, Washington Navy Yard. The topics for each seminar are listed below: March 21 - Women's History Month - How did OIF/OEF change the status of women in the military? April 11 - Professional Reading - A historical work from the Navy Professional Reading program. May 23 - War of 1812 - What was the strategic value of the U.S. Navy during the War of 1812? June 20 - Navy Leadership - How did the personalities of its leaders affect the Navy's performance in World War II and the Cold War?
100,000 Jobs Mission Hiring event
Naval District Washington Family Support Programs is hosting a 100,000 Jobs Mission Hiring event for veterans, transitioning military service members, wounded warriors and military spouses, on Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at NSA Bethesda. Meet with companies including 7-Eleven, ACADEMI, Alorica, AT&T, Avis Budget Group, Cisco, JPMorgan Chase, Lockheed Martin, ManTech International Corporation, Tyco International, and others. Syracuse University will also be on-site to discuss their tuition-free online technology certification programs for veterans. For more information and to get a copy of the flyer visit NDW's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NavDistWash.
Crews into shape
The 12th annual Crews Into Shape challenge will get underway on March 4th and finish on March 31st. The challenge is a four-week long team approach to wellness where each team member earns points for exercising, maintaining or achieving a weight goal, eating fruits and vegetables, and other activities. Sponsored by the Navy Marine Corps Public Health Center, the challenge is open to the entire DoD family. In 2011, 276 "crews" composed of Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, DoD civilians contractors, family members, and DoDDS teachers registered for the program. Find two to 10 crew members, pick a crew leader and register your team by March 4th. For information, go to:www-nmcphc.med.navy.mil/Healthy_Living/Resources_Products/Crews_Into_Shape/crews_info.aspx
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Veteran's Helper: Wounded Warrior's weekly source for federal employment assistance What happens when I can't hold a clearance? Q: I just got offered a job and it requires a Secret level clearance. My credit is terrible (really terrible-my wife ran up a lot of bills right before I got out of the Army and then left without making any payments) and I have a DUI on my record.My buddies have basically told me that I won't be able to hold a clearance. Should I just look somewhere else? I hate to turn the job down but I also know what they will uncover and I don't want to waste time. A: You are in a tough spot. I fully empathize. Without knowing what the position you have been offered is, I can only give broad strokes. Basically, if you are going to hold a job that requires you to look at financials (anything in the 0500 series-budget, accounting, auditing, etc.), bad credit is probably a no-go. These jobs have what's called a "nexus" or direct relationship to the way you handle money in your personal life. If your new role doesn't have those sorts of duties attached to it, credit might not be so important. The DUI is a bit more troubling. How long ago was it? A recent DUI (within the past 3 years) combined with a problematic credit report may kill your offer, but it might not. Again, is there a nexus-will you be operating a vehicle or something similar? The decision to grant to deny a clearance is made by a Security Manager or an adjudicating body. There are guidelines in place at each agency so that the standards are applied consistently to everyone who applies. You may be able to explain the situation when you turn in your completed security package. I would take full advantage of the opportunity to write down what happened, why it happened, and how it won't happen again in the continuation space on your SF86 form. A Secret isn't as strict as aTop Secret, so it could be that you are granted an interim clearance while more research is done. Or it could come back an absolute "No." I would definitely advise that you keep checking out other job opportunities. Remember that nothing is certain until you have your final offer and reporting instructions. Laura Stanek, Human Resource Advisor and Wounded Warrior Program Manager, is dedicated in assisting wounded warriors and disabled veterans from all branches of service with transition to federal civilian employment. Need employment Advice? Have a success story to share? Email at laura.stanek@med.navy.mil.
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Ostkrieg: Hitler’s War of Extermination in the East Book review Reviewed by Commander Youssef Aboul-Enein, MSC, USN Ostkrieg: Hitler'sWar of Extermination in the East by Stephen G.Fritz.Published by University Press of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 664 pages, 2011. Dr.Fritztakesreadersintoanextraordinary historicalnarrativeofthelargestfrontofWorld War II, the titanic struggle between Hitler and Stalin that involved millions of soldiers and civilians. Synthesizing Soviet and German archives we gain a better appreciation for the complicity of German generals in executing Hitler's plans of genocide. After World War II, German generals blamed the atrocities on Hitler, the Nazis, and Himmler's SS, but archives show their direct participation. The Eastern Front of World War II presents readers with staggering numbers, which can be appreciated in the book's appendix, such as between 1941 and 1944 the book reveals that 4,170,289 German and 10,008,434 Soviet deaths occurred. The book details the millions of tons of raw materials consumed by Germany, the Soviet Union, Great Britain, and the United States to wage war. Pages discuss the concerns Hitler had for sustaining the Nazi war machine with various dwindling resources. Dr. Fritz also provides detailed analytic rationale for major decisions on the Eastern Front, such as the central question of why Hitler decided to invade the Soviet Union when he did? In addition, you will get a seat at the table when major discussions and
planning would take place for Operation Barbarossa (the German invasion of the Soviet Union). The Germans would amass 5 million men in June 1941. You will gain insights into the hubris of the German high command, a delusion that the invasion of Russia would be like France in 1940. No real debate occurred in the planning sessions over the logistical needs of supplying three German Army Groups over the cast distances of the Russian steppe. Pages delve into the operational analysis of Erich von Manstein, typically considered the most brilliant German general of World War II, as well as armored tank general Heinz Guderian and there Soviet adversary General Georgi Zhukov, and Vasily Chuikov. You will un-package such battles as Stalingrad, Leningrad, Crimea, and Kursk to name a few major engagements involving thousands of men, tanks, artillery, and planes. The author through his blending of western and eastern archives reasserts the primacy of the Soviet-German front in World War II. It is truly a magnificent work of military history integrating ideological, economic, political, and military dimensions of this theater of war. Seventy five percent of German casualties were suffered in the Russian front, and the book ends with Soviet forces under the command of Generals Zhukov, Kuznetsov, and Chuikov taking Berlin. The casualty numbers never leaves the reader. Editor's Note: Commander Aboul-Enein teaches part-time at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He is author of an upcoming book "Iraq in Turmoil: Historical Perspectives of Dr. Ali al-Wardi from the Ottomans to King Feisal," (Naval Institute Press, April 2012).
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AFPAK Blog: On the Ground U.S. Navy photo
Right to left: Naval District Washington AFPAK Hand Lt. Cmdr. Josh Frey; U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Lewis M. Boone, Director of ISAF Public Affairs; Omar Afganzada, Frey's translator; and U.S. Air Force Capt. Richard L. Ricciardi, Frey's deputy all pose for a photograph following a mission to meet with Afghan media. Lt.Cmdr.Josh Frey is an AFPAK Hand from Naval DistrictWashington. As a Navy Public Affairs Officer, he has been able to make great inroads into mentoring and coordinating with Afghan media and organizations interactions with the media. Frey writes about how the AFPAK Hands program has forwarded him the opportunity to build lasting relationships with local media. Since April of 2011, I have been leading a group for the Deputy Chief of Staff of Communications (DCOS COM) for Headquarters International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) that does outreach to Afghan government spokespersons.We have recently expanded our mission to include outreach to Afghan media. It is a standard function for public affairs in any mission. However, in Afghanistan not every public affairs practitioner is able to perform this role due to security and knowledge of the language and culture. AFPAK Hands has enabled me to go out into the populace to help provide better insight into the media landscape, but also to build relationships with the media and receive feedback on how ISAF is performing its communications role. With the unique force protection and grooming standards allowances, such as wearing local civilian clothes and growing beards, AFPAK Hands can move more freely in the populace and blend in easier.This, combined with the ability to build quick relationships with Afghans because of our language ability, we are able to open doors where others cannot. We then enable access for others, such as our leadership in DCOS COM, to meet with Afghan media, opinion leaders and key government spokesmen. AFPAK Hands is a language and cultural immersion initiative which consists of three phases: language and cultural training, in and out of theater deployment. During an out of theater deployment a service member can be assigned to a government agency, DoD command or other organization where their work in country can be applied and then add to their perspective when they redeploy.
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VIDEO Continued from 1 ington Navy Yard's dispatch center. The watch standers are notified by the ObjectVideo system via an alarm sensor if someone is detected by a "trip wire". The activity can be shown by a thermal or infrared camera. As scenarios begin to play out during the exercise and situational awareness becomes more crucial, emergency management watch standers at the ROC and the Emergency Operation Centers will take advantage of the system to monitor perimeters and enhance situational awareness. "VPMS will remain in use during the exercise providing constant visual situational awareness to the command element," said Russell. "It should provide a picture of the overall effectiveness of the projected and perceived benefits." One of the unique capabilities that the system provides to the region is the wireless networking system. "Wireless networking allows us to deploy video cameras in a secure fashion and be able to get signals from locations that we don't have wired network connectivity," said Johnson. "The system meets or exceeds current DoD requirements for wireless and it will ensure our safety to the utmost." For more information on VPMS and Solid Curtain Citadel Shield, please visit Naval District Washington's Facebook at www.facebook .com/NavDistWash.
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NDW Chief Information Officer Jeffrey Johnson displays the Smart Grid pilot to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission officials inside of the Region Operations Center at the Washington Navy Yard, Feb. 17. displayed with dashboard systems to allow managers to remotely and securely monitor and direct energy systems across the entire installation. The system can respond to external drivers like current energy supply challenges and weather, as well as internal demand signals such as military operations and facility maintenance. "With Smart Grid technologies, commanding officers can divert energy in an emergency to power critical assets with the push of a button," said NDW Chief Information Officer, Jeffrey Johnson. "On a more day-to-day basis, energy managers can quickly pinpoint where we are consuming
more energy than we should so we can quickly take steps to address the problem." A short video on the Smart Grid Pilot is available at the Navy's Task Force Energy Facebook page at http://www.facebook .com/NavalEnergy or on YouTube at http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=VptPiQzgSBE. To learn more about the Department of the Navy's Energy initiatives, visit the Task Force Energy website at http://greenfleet. dodli ve.mil/home. For information on NDW energy programs, visit NDW's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ NavDistWash.
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River sediment testing
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In March 2004, several materials (sand, clay and manufactured substances) were placed in several strips on the bottom of the Anacostia River to determine their ability to seal in contaminants in the sediment. Mr. Ernest Arias, a Navy scientist at SPAWAR Systems Center-Pacific at San Diego, CA is testing a new probe that responds to the acoustic emissions of sediment particles to see the results of the capping. After getting the permits required to disturb the river bottom, he has brought the probe and a small platform to DC. He assembled them at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling with the support of the Marina team. The platform was towed to the capping test site near Diamond Teague Park. The probe was deployed to measure characteristics of the cap after eight years. The probe is an economical tool with the unique capability of acquiring grain size measurements of sub-surface sediments. The Anacostia River sand cap was selected to demonstrate the capabilities of the probe. The site survey will determine condition of the cap; including cap thickness, dispersion and possibly extent of mixing with native sediments. This information may indicate capping is a viable solution in contaminated rivers and streams.
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