The Waterline

The Waterline

September 6, 2012

Vol. XXIX No.36

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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Operation Prepare is now Ready Navy

By NDW Public Affairs Re-energized to further empower Navy personnel and families with tools and resources for personal readiness, the U.S. Navy’s emergency preparedness program, Operation Prepare, is now READY NAVY! During 2011’s record year of natural hazard incidents, numerous members of the Navy community were directly impacted. Ready Navy is a rebranding being done to align the Navy's program with those of other Department of Defense (DoD) and government entities. All of the military branches are participating in similar programs to Ready Navy.

"Over the past year, each of the services, the DoD components, have had to realign to the Ready.gov concept," said Jerry Sanford, emergency manager for Commander, Navy Installations Command (N37), referring to the civilian side of the Ready initiative and its website www.ready.gov. "We've had a lot of things happen in the past that has caused us

all to look at our readiness procedures: Hurricane Katrina, for instance, was huge. It was one of the first times that a natural disaster caused whole installations to evacuate."

Sanford mentioned Katrina as being one of the driving forces behind revisiting readiness initiatives, along with the shootings at Ft. Hood outside of Killeen, Tex. in 2009. He stressed the importance of knowing "what one would do in the moment," and that having a plan for any contingency is vital.

Preparedness is a virtue to be celebrated by everyone associated with the armed forces as increased preparedness translates into increased mission readiness. The Ready Navy initiative intends to serve the interests of Navy personnel and their families; not only will the Navy be better supported, families, especially those with younger children will be safer.

"Readiness initiatives help Sailors with children in a number of ways," said Linda Hautzenroder, regional counseling, advocacy and prevention coordinator with Fleet and

Family Readiness (N9) for NDW. "For example, if a Sailor is feeling both mentally and physically prepared for a hurricane event both at work and at home, it can foster a sense of security and satisfaction knowing that they can continue with their work mission and knowing that their children are being cared for."

Ready Navy emphasizes and practices emergency preparedness concepts that are already proven to be sound. According to Sanford, Ready Navy works by taking simple safety ideas and puts them into practice: it promotes a cyclical approach to readiness, one

that encourage building a kit, making a plan, being informed and getting involved.

Being informed involves being knowledgeable of all necessary information regarding a possible threat prior to it actually surfacing. For instance the track of a weather system or evacuation routes gives families the comfort of being prepared for a dangerous scenario. Sometimes, however, there is little or no warning before a hazard arises so building a kit that is ready to go and is designed to properly equip someone for any threat gives them the resources they would need to support themselves until help arrives.

Making a plan for easy contact and mobility withone'sfamilyintimeofcrisisisessential.The program provides everyone with pamphlets that work to help families make a plan by keeping a list of contact information, emergency numbers, and notes as to where to meet if separated.

In the same vein are staying informed us-

See Ready, Page 7

101 Critical Days Come to a Close Benjamin Christensen, NDW Waterline writer

U.S. Navy photo by Darren Harrison

Naval District Washington offers Motorcycle Cycle safety courses between March and October for military personnel and civilian employees who plan to ride a motorcycle on a DoD facility. Combating motorcycle incidents through training is one of several highlights during the Navywide campaign “101 Critical Days of Summer”.

With summer's last hurrah, the Labor Day weekend, the 101 Critical Days of Summer where mishaps are at their highest have come to a close.

The 101 Critical Days of Summer, which run from roughly Memorial Day until Labor Day, have unfortunately produced a number of mishaps Navy-wide. According to the Naval Safety Center, summer 2012 has had more fatalities due to mishaps than 2011.

These incidents run the gamut from drownings to motorcycle accidents.

Because of the high level of recreational activity, the summer is always a potentially dangerous time. According to Jim Peake, the safety installation program director for Naval Support Activity Washington, people tend to forget some common sense safety information when the warmer months roll around.

"During the summer months, when we feel jolly and sometimes us older people want to feel young again, you're going out and doing things that you haven't done in six, seven,

eight months and you might not use your basic safety practices," said Peake.

Just because the summer is coming to a close, however, does not mean that the danger of mishaps ever truly dissipates. Although the weather will get colder and people will be spending less time outside, everyone should still remain vigilant.

"The potential [for accidents] is and always will be present due to the human or mechanical factor," said Peake. "For example, 'the human factor': A call comes in that an individual has fallen into a manhole. Upon mishap investigation the individual was texting and walking and did not see the open manhole. This actually happened on the Washington Navy Yard (WNY). The mechanical can be due to malfunction in the operation of a machine (belt breaking, fluids, and etcetera)."

Peake referenced the importance of always being wary of safety risks, especially when it comes to children. He cited the changing weather and visibility concerns as being particularly notable, especially now that

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Local Hiring Event Targets Veterans, Family Members

By MC3 Nathan Parde, NSAB Public Affairs staff writer The 100,000 Jobs Mission hiring event visited Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) Saturday, connecting 50 professional businesses and organizations with hundreds of prospective employees.

"The purpose of the initiative is to hire veterans," said Molly Bolli of project management for JPMorgan Chase & Co. "We want everyone to know that the 100,000 Jobs Mission is here, and we are ready to make a difference by hiring veterans, military spouses and their family members."

Months in advance, Bolli began to plan for the event, laying out floor plans, coordinating all communication between the participating employers, and setting up an online registration site where job applicants could preregister.

Bolli said she was very impressed with the 1,023 candidates who preregistered for the hiring event by posting their resumes online, and the individuals who attended the event Saturday.

"The quality of candidates this year was excellent. We had skilledindividualshere,andtheycamepreparedbydressingprofessionally and showing up with a prepared resume.The atmosphere was exciting, and everyone was energized and engaged.

"These veterans have a lot to bring to the table. They can

eration and support of all parties involved in the hiring event.

"The Navy went out of their way to accommodate us and lend us this great facility.They went above and beyond to make sure that we had everything that we needed for this event.The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) also jumped in to help out in any part of the process that they could: from candidate registration, to escorting individuals to their interviews and manning tables."

Naval Support Activity Bethesda's FFSC partnered with Naval DistrictWashington's FFSC to host the 100,000 Jobs Mission hiring event. A staff of approximately twenty members volunteered their time to assist with the event and help it run smoothly, said NSAB FFSC representative Anne Bloesl.

"I think the execution was flawless," said Bloesl. "We learned from the first hiring event earlier this year, and the logistics and check-in process went much smoother.There were no registration lines this time."

Bloesl said all the organizations aboard NSAB came together to open up the facility and make it happen.

"Resources from MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) went into this, parking and base security opened an extra gate and the Navy Exchange opened up theirWilliam III facility for job applicants and interviews."

Photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Parde

Candace E. Brown, military spouse and prospective employee, speaks with a representative from Delta Air Lines Inc., at the 100,000 Jobs Mission hiring event at Naval Support Activity Bethesda Saturday. work under pressure, plan things out strategically and take the initiative to get things done."

Bolli said she was pleased with how everything came together, and that it couldn't have happened without the coop-

See Hiring, Page 9

Around the Yard What safety tips can you offer as we move closer to the fall?

"Be wary when you're walking in the dark hours. I get here at six and it's pretty dark in the crosswalks."

Michael O'Leary, NAVSEA

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This Week In Naval History September 6

1918 - Sailors fire first of the 5 railroad batteries at Tergnier, a German rail head in the Comeigne Forest. These 14"-50 caliber guns were originally designed for battleships.

1939 - Navy begins formation of Neutrality Patrol for Atlantic Ocean 1940 - First destroyers transferred to Great Britain at Halifax, Nova Scotia, under "Destroyers-for- Bases agreement.

1944 - USS Independence (CVL 22) begins use of specially trained air group for night work. First time that a fully equipped night carrier operates with fast carrier task force.

1945 - U.S. troops begin returning to U.S. when Task Force 11 left Tokyo Bay for U.S. 1953 - Exchange of prisoners of war from Korean War (Operations Big Switch) ends

September 7

1775 - The first prize, the British supply ship, Unity, was captured by the Continental schoonerHannah.

1776 - David Bushnell attempts to destroy a British Ship of the Line, HMS Asia, in New York harbor with his submarine Turtle.

1942 - First air evacuation of casualties to hospital ships off shore occurs at Guadalcanal.

September 8

1923 - In disaster at Point Honda, California, 7 destroyers run aground through faulty navigation 1939 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaims limited national emergency and increases enlisted strength in the Navy and Marine Corps; also authorizes the recall to active duty of officer, men and nurses on the retired lists of the Navy and Marine Corps 1954-U.S.signsManilaTreatyformingSEATO 1958 - Lt. R. H. Tabor, wearing a Navy developed pressure suit, completes 72-hour simulated flight at altitudes as high as 139,000 feet. It was another step in the development of the Navy spacesuit, which NASA accepted in 1959 for use by Mercury astronauts.

USAF photo by Tech. Sgt. Cedric H. Rudisill

Aerial view of the Pentagon Building located in Arlington, Virginia showing emergency crews responding to the destruction caused when a highjacked commercial jetliner, American Airlines Flight 77, crashed into the southwest corner of the building, during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 33 Sailors were killed along with six DoN civilians, and three Navy civilian contractors reported missing, along with thousands of others in New York and Pennsylvania.

September 9

1825 - USS Brandywine sails for France to carry the Marquis de Lafayette home after his year long visit to America.

1841-FirstironshipauthorizedbyCongress 1940 - Navy awards contracts for 210 ships, including 12 carriers and 7 battleships 1943 - Operation Avalanche, Western Naval Task Force under Vice Adm. Hewitt, USN, lands Allied forces at Salerno, Italy 1944 - Fifth Fleet carrier aircraft begin air strikes on Japanese shipping and facilities at Mindanao, Philippines 1945 - A "computer bug" is first identified and named by Lt. Grace Murray Hopper while she was on Navy active duty in 1945. It was found in the Mark II Aiken Relay Calculator at Harvard University. The operators affixed the

moth to the computer log, where it still resides, with the entry: "First actual case of bug being found." They "debugged" the computer, first introducing the term.

September 10

1813 - In Battle of Lake Erie, Commodore OliverHazardPerry,flyinghis"Don'tgiveupthe ship" flag, defeats British squadron and says: "We have met the enemy and they are ours..."

1925 - Submarine R-4 rescues crew of PN9 10 miles from their destination of Hawaii (See also September 1)

September 11

1814 - In Battle of Lake Champlain, Commodore Thomas Macdonough defeats a British Squadron.

1939 - Bear (AG 29) is commissioned by the U.S. Navy for Antarctic operations under command of Rear Adm. Richard Byrd, USN (Ret.).

1941 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt announces order to the Navy to "shoot on sight" vessels threatening U.S. shipping or ships under U.S. escort.

1942 - Pharmacist's Mate First Class Wheeler B. Lipes, USN, performs emergency appendectomy on Seaman First Class Darrell D. Rector, USNR, on board USS Seadragon on patrol in South China Sea. 1943 - Italian Navy surrenders to Allies 1945 - Operation Magic Carpet, the return of troops to the U.S., begins.

2001 - American Flight 77 hijacked by terrorists struck the Pentagon. Casualties include 33 sailors, 6 Department of the Navy civilians, and 3 Navy civilian contractors reported missing, Arlington, VA. Two commercial airliners also struck the World Trade Center in New York City, NY, destroying both towers.

2002 - The "Don't Tread on Me" First Navy Jack is flown by Navy ships marking the first anniversary of the terrorists attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center

September 12

1916 - First demonstration of automatic stabilization and direction gear in aircraft 1944 - 5th Fleet carrier aircraft begin 3-day attack on Japanese shipping and facilities in Visayas, Philippines 1952 - USS Coral Sea (CVB 43) took Marshall JosipTito for a one-day cruise in the Adriatic Sea where he was shown flight operations.

1961 - Navy task force sails to aid the Galveston area after hurricane Carla hitsTexas 1966 - Launch of Gemini 11, piloted by Cmdr. Charles Conrad Jr., USN and Lt. Cmdr.

Richard F. Gordon Jr., USN.Their mission lasted 2 days and 23 hours and included 44 orbits at an altitude of 1368.9 km. Recovery was by HS-3 helicopter from USS Guam (LPH 9) 1967- Operation Coronado V began in Mekong Delta 1992 - Joint Task Force Hawaii activated to provide humanitarian aid afterTyphoon Iniki struck Hawaiian Islands

Walter Reed Bethesda Celebrates Janmashtami

By Bernard S. Little, WRNMMC Journal staff writer The festival of Janmashtami, commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna, a deity of the Hindu faith was held on Friday atWalter Reed Bethesda.

Hindus believe Krishna to be one of the incarnations of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, who is believed to have brought order into the universe, and showed mankind how to live a perfect life and obtain salvation by doing good deeds in the world.

"God has many names," explained Army Capt. and Hindu (Chaplain) Pratima Dharm, ofWalter Reed Bethesda's Department of Pastoral Care. "In our tradition, we call him Krishna." She said Krishna has helped her embrace three important things others can embrace whether or not they follow a particular faith.

The U.S. military's first Hindu chaplain, Dharm said Krishna helps her to "embrace life each day," as well as live in truth and with love. She spoke of Krishna's birth in a cell because of an uncle's death threat during the 4th century B.C., and how Krishna was secretly taken out of prison and raised by foster parents. He became a cow herder, foiled numerous attempts to take his life by his uncle, and became a protector of his people.

"He embraces everything," Dharm said.

"That is what I would urge you all to do - embrace the life that God has given you. It's precious, sacred, and however it is, no matter what you're going through, embrace it and be grateful for it.�

Dharm added Krishna inspires her to live truthfully. "When we don't have that integrity [in our lives], there is conflict."

Krishna also teaches love, Dharm said. "He teaches me to love God fully, and love myself just the way I am. I have many defects, but to God...I'm OK. So I want you to look at yourselves the way God looks at you. Don't let anyone [make you believe] you are too fat, too skinny, too dark, or too this or too that. God made you just the way you are suppose to be, and you're perfect. Love God, love yourself and love each other."

She added that Janmashtami is celebrated Photos by Bernard S. Little by fasting and staying up until midnight, the Dancers perform during the festival of Janmashtami, commemorating the time when Krishna is believed to have been born. Like in many Hindu temples and birth of Lord Krishna, a deity of the Hindu faith, during a celebration Friday at homes, images of Krishna as an infant and Walter Reed Bethesda. youth, were placed in a cradle and adorned the chapel atWalter Reed Bethesda. The cele- ice to God, explained K.G.Venkataraman (Ra- group HACSI does this in providing care packbration also included devotional songs, dance mani) of the Hindu American Community ages and meals to service members, especialand readings of Sanskrit, a sacred language of Servicies, Inc. (HACSI), who attended the cel- ly those of the Hindu faith, as well as providing ebration. "Love all and serve all," is a refrain community, charitable, education and relief Hinduism.

Hindu scripture stresses the importance of of numerous Hindu sayings and philososervice to humanity, which is viewed as serv- phies, and Ramani explained the non-profit See Celebrate, Page 9

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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 - fiveday programs - are offered monthly sponsored by the departments of Labor andVeteran 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.

MWR Happenings Disney On Ice: Rockin' Ever After

Patriot Center, Fairfax Va. Oct. 19 - 7:30 p.m. | Oct. 20 10:30 a.m, 2:30 p.m. & 6:30pm | Oct. 21 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Tickets - $18.75 Get ready to rock out with some of the most magical idols of all in a musical showcase that features the hottest tunes and talent from across the kingdom in Disney On Ice presents Rockin' Ever After! Jam to a Scottish jig as a group of royal contenders from the latest Disney Pixar film, Brave, compete to win the heart of headstrong, sharp-shooting Merida, making her ice debut! Experience a showstopping performance as Sebastian breaks out of his shell for one night only to make waves with Ariel. A chorus of harmless hooligans from Tangled unleash musical mayhem when they get a visit from the sassy and spirited Rapunzel and her charming ally Flynn. And, get your feet moving as the Beast and his castle's enchanted entourage take center stage in a spectacular show for Belle.

Please contact the NSA Washington ITT Offices for more information and to purchase tickets!

MWR ITT OFFICE - Bldg. 22 Town Center - Open Monday thru Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 202-433-2484 MWR TRAVEL OFFICE - Bldg. 184 Navy Exchange - Open Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 202-685-8298

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

Cirque de Soleil: Totem

Under the Grand Chapiteau at the National Harbor, 163 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, Md. 20745 Now through Oct. 7, 2012 Tickets are available for the following: Tuesday throughThursday at 8 p.m. | Friday at 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Sundays at 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.

Ticket Prices Range by Seat Level: Level 1 - $73.00 | Level 2: $58.00 | Level 3: $42.75 Cirque de Soleil - TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Somewhere between science and legend TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential. No refunds will be given unless show requested is sold out.

Please contact the NSA Washington ITT Offices for more information and to purchase tickets!

MWR ITT OFFICE - Bldg. 22 Town Center - Open Monday thru Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 202-433-2484 MWR TRAVEL OFFICE - Bldg. 184 Navy Exchange - Open Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 202-685-8298

Atlantic City Day Trip

Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 | 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Atlantic City, N.J. Spend the day in Atlantic City with MWR! For $38.75 you will receive round trip transportation and resort credit when you arrive in Atlantic City.You will depart the Catering and Conference Center, Bldg. 211 located on theWashington NavyYard at 8 a.m. and return at 10 p.m. that evening. Please book your spot on the bus by Sept. 27, 2012!

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO PREPARE? Are you prepared for an emergency? For the next 12 weeks we’ll ask you one question each week to test your“RQ”. RQ stands for Readiness Quotient. Let’s see how prepared you are. Ready.gov or your Fleet and Family Support Center can help, if you want to know more. Personal preparedness supports mission readiness.

Have you considered or have you attended CERT [Community Emergency Response Team] Training to be better able to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors?

Please contact the NSA Washington ITT Offices for more information and to purchase tickets!

MWR ITT OFFICE - Bldg. 22 Town Center - Open Monday thru Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 202-433-2484 MWR TRAVEL OFFICE - Bldg. 184 Navy Exchange - Open Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 202-685-8298

Cruise it or Lose it NSA Washington MWR ITT has reopened the "Cruise It or Lose It" Group Cruise. This is

a 7-day cruise heading out of Baltimore, Md. on Dec. 9-16, 2012 sailing out on the Carnival Pride. Pricing is as follows: MD Residents $1,673.00 with Gratuities and Vacation Protection Plan or $1,515.00 with Gratuities only.

The pricing for military is $1,693.00 with Gratuities and Vacation Package Plan or $1,535.00 with Gratuities only. Deposit of $250 due at the time of booking and final payment of remaining balance DUE BY SEPTEMBER 25, 2012. Any questions or concerns please contact our Travel Specialist at Navyyardtravel@ gmail.com or 202-685-8299.

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Join us Thursdays from 7:30-8:45a.m. at the Pentagon Library and Conference Center (PLCC). Toastmasters is an international organization that helps everyone speak, think, lead and listen better. For more info, contact Carl Sabath at carl.sabath@osd.mil or 703695-2804 or Elizabeth Femrite at elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil or 571-256-8674. Remember - Great Helmsmen say "YES!"

Defenders of Freedom Appreciation Day Naval District Washington's (NDW) Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) will be hosting an Appreciation Day for all Department of Defense personnel and their guests on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Six Flags of America in Largo, Md. The park will be open from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. with a special performance by legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tickets are available at all Navy Information, Tickets, and Tours (ITT) offices throughout NDW and select locations within the National Capital Region for $20. The first 5,000 eligible customers to purchase tickets will gain admission to the performance by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

This unique special event will offer these military and DoD civilian personnel a wonderful opportunity for exclusive use of the Six Flags of America theme park and admittance to see one of the all time legendary bands, Lynyrd Skynyrd, perform that evening. Without question, this is a great opportunity for MWR to show appreciation for those who put their lives at stake for the personal freedom we all enjoy. MWR is offering this program, which has a value of over $150 per ticket, for only $20 per ticket including free parking. This very affordable opportunity will hopefully provide the means for up to 25,000 DoD personnel to participate in a day of appreciation for our Defenders of Freedom.

Please call 202-404-6576 for more information.

Fire. Mud. Barbed wire. These are not words that describe a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Then again, if you are looking for a challenge that will test your mind and body, then crawling under barbed wire, climbing walls and jumping over flames may be just the motivation you need to skip that nap on the couch.

The daring Super Spartan Obstacle Racing Challenge certainly provided plenty of motivation for Naval ReservistTimothy Francis, a supervisory historian in the Histories and Archives Division at Naval History and Heritage Command.

In April, Francis and his wife, Theresa Jenkins, began a“boot camp” program to improve their physical fitness. Four months later, the pair decided to put their improved fitness and self-confidence to the test.

“We're both older. I'm 48 and my wife is over 50, but these morning workouts have totally boosted our energy and self-confidence. So we decided to try a Spartan Race on a whim, really,” said Francis.

Spartan Races are held all over the United States and offer many different events at many different levels of ability. All events are designed with fun in mind and are known for their unique trails. The obstacle course (O-course) race is designed to test resilience, strength, stamina, quick decision making skills and the ability to laugh in the face of adversity.

“I've run military obstacle courses in the past, including partially completing the obstacle course on the beach at Coronado, but nothing that combines an O-course with an 8-mile run,” said Francis. “I've always believed you’re only as old as you think you are, and when I see Spartan runners who are older than I am, I realize that there's no reason why I can't continue to play hard and meet any challenge head on.”

For Francis, age just seems to be a number. He joined the reserves as an Intelligence Specialist (IS) through Advanced Pay Grade Program in April 2000 at the ripe age of 36. He currently serves as Leading Chief Petty Officer for NR ONI-1166, part of the Kennedy IrregularWarfare Center at the Office of Naval Intelligence.

“I already had a Master's Degree (and received my PhD in 2001) but was too old for a direct commission, so I came in as an E4,” explained Francis. “It wasn't easy learning the ropes as a reservist. We only did a two-week boot camp at Great Lakes and while a lot of my fellow APG's failed over the years, I’ve persevered and made Chief in 2008.”

Francis has been mobilized twice, both times for service in Iraq. His first deployment was to Basra in 2006, where he served an intelligence liaison officer with the British Army. He returned for a second tour in the sandbox in 2010 where he worked for a SEAL Team detachment at Al-Asad in Anbar province.

“Having a foot in both the Navy and civil-

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National Day of Remembrance Project Americans across the country will honor the victims and heroes of the 9/11 tragedy by serving their neighbors and communities as part of the second federally recognized “National Day of Remembrance”. This year's Joint Services "National Day of Remembrance” project will take place on Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the Historic Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E Street South East, Washington DC. Military personnel and their family members as well as DoD civilians will restore grave markers, remove weeds, do some tree planting and engage in minor landscaping around the cemetery roadways and path to the 9/11 Memorial. Volunteers will receiveT-shirts, water and lunch. In the event there are questions regarding the weather call 202-543-0539 and listen to the recording. This is a great venue for students of American history and an opportunity to earn community service hours. For more information contact: Navy –202433-6854, Marines–202-433-0016. For on-line registration go to www.cnic.navy/ndw then scroll to community service and click on-line registration.

Legal Corner In an effort to keep you informed of military discipline and administrative matters that have occurred in Naval DistrictWashington,theWaterline will periodically publish CourtMartial and Administrative Separation results.

Administrative Processing A Lieutenant Commander was taken to a Board of Inquiry after having been found guilty at NJP for consuming alcohol while in a duty status in Afghanistan and for conduct unbecoming an officer. The Board voted to retain the officer in the Navy.

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Naval Reservist Timothy Francis, a supervisory historian in the Histories and Archives Division at Naval History and Heritage Command, and his wife Theresa Jenkins. Francis and Jenkins completed the Super Spartan Obstacle Racing Challenge in August 2012.

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Hitlerland: American Eyewitness to the Nazi Rise to Power Book review Reviewed by Commander Youssef Aboul-Enein, MSC, USN Hitlerland: American Eyewitness to the Nazi Rise to Power by Andrew Nagorski.

Published by Simon and Schuster, New York. 2012.

Andrew Nagorski is an award-winning journalist and vice-president of the EastWest Institute, think tank based in New York that seeks ways to contribute to the debate on ways to forge global peace.

Nagorski has a special talent for bringing to life World War II in a way that is entertaining and reads like a narrative.

My first introduction to his works was his 2007 book “The Greatest Battle: Hitler, Stalin, and the Desperate Struggle for Moscow,” published by Simon and Schuster, and which I reviewed for Waterline on February 21, 2008.

Nagorski’s latest book takes a look at Hitler’s Germany, and the Nazi dictator himself through the eyes of the Americans living in the country. It takes readers into those Americans who became enthralled with the dictator and those who saw through his façade and the destruction of German democracy of the Weimar Republic.

Americans also wrote of the terrible poverty and economic desperation of Germans at the end ofWorldWar I. Nagorski warns readers that this a book that pieces together eyewitness accounts and ends with the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939, the true horrors of the Holocaust was still a few years in the future. Many Americans in Germany left when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941, and

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Hitler declared war on the United States days after that.

Perhaps one of the most chilling stories is that of the American Helen (Niemeyer) Hanfstaengl whose husband Ernst, a Harvard graduate, did much to enable Hitler’s rise in the 1920s. It is 1923, and Hitler has concluded the failed attempt to seize government in Bavaria, what would be called the “Beer Hall Putsch.” He is hiding from authorities in Helen’s home, suffering from a dislocated arm, the police are banging at the door, Hitler takes a revolver, and attempts to end his life, but is persuaded by Helen not to, as she takes the gun away and hides it inside a flour pot.

This would be one of the most intriguing “What Ifs?” The future German dictator would be saved to go on to make a spectacle at his trial, serve time in Landsberg Prison, and write his book, “Mein Kampf,” (My Struggle) ranting on everything from anti-Semitism, to Boxing, and even Syphilis. Ernst would advise Hitler to cultivate close relations with the United States, arguing that whoever America backs economically will win militarily. Not only would Hitler not listen to his advice, the German dictator

would turn against Hanfstaengels, of note Helen could boast two American CivilWar Generals as ancestors.

There is there are the warnings of Thomas Wolfe, who in 1936 wrote a novel, “I Have a Thing to Tell You,” which highlighted Germany’s militarization of society by the Nazis, his predictions would be drowned out by the spectacle of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. In 1938, former American President Herbert Hoover met Hitler, and was subjected to his tirades; the meeting did not end well arguing for the need to live amicably with other nations.

U.S. Embassy Consular Officer Charles Thayer wrote of the madnessseizingthecity,awitness to the anti-Semitic violence of “Kristallnacht,” or Night of the BrokenGlass. AmongtheAmericandiplomatsheldunderaform ofhousearrestbytheNazisuntila 1942exchangecouldbearranged wasGeorgeKennan,thefatherof Soviet containment. American aviator Charles Lindberg would providemuchintelligenceonthe GermanAirForcetotheU.S.military attaché, but this would be overshadowed by his heinous racialandpro-Naziviews.

William Shirer, who reported for CBS Radio, was a journalist who reported on Hitler’s rising dictatorship from the very beginning, he would go on to write perhaps one of the most important books on the period, “The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich,” which was published in 1960 by Simon and Schuster.

Nagorski’s book is important and offers insights into the stressors on German society that enabled the rise of Hitler. A recommended read for those interested in

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AFPAK Blog: On the Ground

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Lt. Cmdr. Mark Tipton providing on site project brief to Col. Chris Martin (middle) and his Afghanistan Engineer District-North (AED-N) staff. Shown in the background is the Queen's Palace, also known as Tajbeg Palace, in Darulaman (south of Kabul city).

Editor's Note: This is part one of a two-part series of an article written by Lt. Cmdr Mark Tipton, an AFPAK Hand who recently completed his first year of in-theater deployment in Kabul, Afghanistan and the surrounding areas. It highlights his project successes and describes his numerous accomplishments during this relatively short time.

Lt. Cmdr. Mark Tipton recently completed his first 12-month deployment in Afghanistan as an AFPAK Hand assigned to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) as Resident Officer in Charge for the Kabul South Area Office. His basic responsibilities were to provide safety and security of all assigned USACE civilian employees including all convoy/ project site movements, assessments of all contractors’ project site security plans during construction and security/safety assessments of all proposed project sites.

However, as both a Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) officer and an AFPAK Hand, he was able to leverage his experience and capabilities in construction and contract management and knowledge of the Afghan culture and both Dari and Pashto languages to further expand his impact.

He was able to perform all post award contract management functions for the Kabul office including contract modifications and close-out of completed projects. He was responsible for over 40 active projects valued at $200M in the geographic region that included the center of Kabul city, areas north and west of Kabul and the area south of Kabul.

While most projects were in support of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), he was also responsible for the Military Construction (MILCON) program at the New Kabul Compound (NKC) supporting the consolidation of coalition bases in the Kabul area and for the execution of a three-phase project to install solar street lights for the Kabul municipality.

Naval Hospital Teams up with Former NFL Star

by Anna Hancock, Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune Public Affairs Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune‘s Department of Mental Health teamed up with former NFL superstar, Olympian and mixed martial artist Herschel Walker to campaign against the stigma surrounding mental health.

Herschel Walker visited the hospital to encourage Marines and Sailors to seek help when they need it, particularly service members suffering from post-traumatic stress or other mental and behavioral health-related conditions who may be

afraid to ask for help.

Widely known as one of the greatest football running backs of all time,Walker had a distinguished professional athletic career with pro football teams including the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. Walker won the Heisman trophy in 1982 and competed in the 1992 Olympics.

Shortly after he retired from his pro-football career, he was diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personalities disorder.

In a speech given to patients, visitors, Marines, Sailors, and staff members, Walker noted that it wasn’t until after he recognized a

pattern of violent and angry behavior starting when he was young, that he needed to seek help.

“I was angry. I had no fear. I felt no pain. You couldn’t stop me,”saidWalker.“ButIwasdoing things I didn’t remember.”

He explained how games of Russian roulette became his norm, and how normal day to day aggravations sparked unnaturally angry, sometimes violent responses.

Then after friends and family confronted him with the scenarios, he was still reluctant to ask for help because of the stigma that exists surrounding mental health.

“I said something’s wrong. I have a problem.

And I went to the hospital.

We all fall short of the glory of God in some way,” Walker told the audience.

“But even after I got to my first group session,” he said.

“I was like – ‘these people are crazy!’ I lied to the group for about four days before I accepted help…Being honest and getting help was the best thing I ever did.”

Walker was later invited to tour several inpatient and outpatient mental health programs and group therapies. He spoke to more intimate audiences of patients throughout the day encouraging them to continue seeking treatments, then sharing his own personal challenges.

After visiting an art exhibit featuring art work created by patients from the naval hospital’s expressive art therapy group, and speaking to several groups of patients receiving outpatient mental health and/or behavioral health therapies, Walker lauded NHCL’s Department of Mental Health.

More than 50,000 of Naval Hospital’s 120,000 patients are active duty Marines and Sailors – many whom have deployed to combat environments multiple times and have an increased chance of suffering from post-traumatic stress or experiencing trauma.

The Department of Mental Health staff members make it

common place to consistently reevaluate treatment options and whether or not the team is effectively reaching the patient populations and meeting their needs.

“We are glad that our Marines and Sailors had an opportunity to hear an Olympic competitor and professional athlete reemphasize that it’s OK to ask for help,” said NHCL’s Department of Mental Health Director Cmdr. Sawsan Ghurani, board certified psychiatrist.

“And not only that it’s OK to ask, but there are many others in their shoes. And with help, they’ve recovered and become well again.”

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Navy Honors Battle of Lake Erie Heroes

By HM Cathan Bricker, Navy Operational Support Center Akron The U.S. Navy joined local Cleveland historical societies Aug. 28, to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813.

A crowd gathered at Fort Huntington Park for the Battle of Lake Erie commemoration and annual meeting held by theEarlySettlersAssociationof the Western Reserve. They were joined this year by the Navy as part of its commemoration of the Bicentennial of theWar of 1812.

The park is home to a statue of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and a cannon taken from a British ship during the battle.

"Seven ships have been named after Oliver Hazard Perry, so that shows you the role that young man had in the Navy at just 28 years old," said Rear Adm. Gregory Nosal, commander, Carrier Strike 2.

Nosal spoke on the significance of the Navy keeping today's seas free, and how Perry's command defeated the British during the Battle of Lake Erie Sept. 10, 1813.

READY Continued from 1 ing the Wide Area Alert Notification (WAAN) and reporting one’s whereabouts and needs using Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS).

Until a crisis is over and cleared, keeping apprised of the situation as it stands is one's best defense against it.

Clevelanders of all ages attended the presentation.

"We wanted to participate as much as we could in Navy Week events like this," said Jill Sah, who came to see the presentation with her two young children.

Several members of the Peter Navarre chapter of the United States Daughters of 1812 were also in attendance.

One member said her greatgreat-great grandfather, Henry Hoagland, was a lieutenant colonel in the 135th Pennsylvania Militia.

"The story goes that he helped lift the [US] Brig NiagaraoverthesandbarinLakeErie after they built it, before they put the cannons on it," said Deborah Hoagland Marisch.

The ceremony concluded with a memorial wreath presentationatthefootofthePerry Monument.TheE.S.A.,theOrder of Founders & Patriots of AmericaandtheNationalSociety of the Sons & Daughters of Pilgrims participated.

The Navy's Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 in Cleveland is one of 15 signature events planned across America in

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Bryan M. Ilyankoff

Rear Adm. Gregory Nosal, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2 and Cmdr. Eric Johnson, right, commanding officer of Naval Operational Support Center Akron, salute the national ensign at Fort Huntington Park during the Navy's commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812. This celebration coincides with Cleveland Navy Week, one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. The week-long event commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service memSee Heroes, Page 7 bers of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.

Ultimately, by following the suggestions of the Ready Navy plan, Navy personnel and their families can keep themselves safer by being better prepared.

The Waterline will be covering the Ready Navy program in depth throughout the month of September. For more information about Ready Navy, visit www.ready.navy.mil.

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War of 1812, hosting service members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.

For more information about Cleveland Navy Week 2012, visit www.navyweek.org.

For more information about the commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812, visit www.ourflagwasstillthere.org.

For more news from Carrier Strike Group 2, visit www.navy.mil/local/csg2/.

friendliness of the Sailors."

George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier AirWing 5 provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region.

For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy.

For more news from USS George Washington (CVN 73), visit www.navy. mil/local/cvn73/.

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George Washington Welcomes Swedish Senior Member of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission

By MC3 William Pittman, USS George Washington Public Affairs

U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Kevin Wendt

HM2 Angelo Vivio, an instructor at Naval Aviation Water Survival Training, observes students as they demonstrate egress skills while being strapped into harnesses and turned upside-down under water.

Aircrew Conquers Survival Refresher Training At Aviation Survival Training Center Jacksonville

By Lt. j.g. Kevin Wendt, Naval Air Station Jacksonville Public Affairs Aircrew from several Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville-based squadrons trained at Aviation Survival Training Center (ASTC) Jacksonville Aug. 27-28 to refresh their skills on aircraft emergency procedures.

NAS Jacksonville's ASTC is one of eight facilities around the country that are tasked to provide safe and effective survival training for aviators and aircrew.Training includes classroom lectures and simulator devices in a curriculum that emphasizes hands-on exposure to survival skills.

New aviators and aircrew undergo their initial survival training at NAS Pensacola, Fla., after which they are required to attend an ASTC refresher course every four years.

ASTC Jacksonville provides a modern facility and advanced training equipment to keep aircrews certified in their survival skills.

The detachment's three training departments include: Aviation Physiology; Aviation Water Survival; and

Bay Operations and Parachute Training.

Training scenarios take place in a large swimming pool with an aircraft egress trainer for teaching basic water survival; a low-pressure chamber that simulates the effects of high altitude; an ejection seat and virtual reality parachute trainer; and a parachute landing fall area where aircrews practice avoiding injury during a parachute landing.

Water survival is an important component of the refresher course, and ASTC Jacksonville strives to provide the most realistic, yet safe, training possible.

"One of the things we simulate in the pool is a rescue situation in a night time storm," said Lt. Matt Shipman, aerospace operations physiologist for ASTC Jax. "Students are subjected to simulated rain, fog, waves, thunder and lightning in a pitch black environment.

Their goal is to make it to a life raft and wait for rescue, utilizing the skills we reviewed for them in the classroom portion of this training."

Also in the pool is the 9D6 underwater egress trainer commonly known as the "dunker" - that simulates an

aircraft ditching into a body of water and sinking upsidedown. It allows aircrew to practice escaping from a submerged fuselage. Seats, windows and hatches are configured to actual aircraft, such as the SH-60 Seahawk helicopter.

In addition, aircrews transitioning from the P-3 Orion to the P-8 Poseidon will find their specific refresher course changing in the near future.

"The P-8 is not equipped with parachutes," Shipman stated. "The curriculum for aircrews is currently being modified to reflect that. Until these updates are incorporated,wewilltreatallP-8aircrews as though they were training for the survival in the P-3."

According to Leading Petty Officer Hospital Corpsman 1st Class EdisonVargas, an instructor with ASTC Jax, the facility provides instruction to all branches of the U.S. military while also accommodating civilian police forces, members of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NASA and allied foreign services.

"We conduct two classes a week in two-day block periods, with average class sizes from 12-18 students," commented Vargas.

Hestatedduringfiscalyears 2010 and 2011, roughly 2,400 studentshadtakentherefresher course. Even those students who struggle with portions of the survival training have the chance to remediate.

"The more training we can provide to aircrews, the better. Even if it's a situation where we have to remediate a student, it only means more training for them," said Shipman. "Our facility is very accommodating. If a student is reaching their four-year mark and feel like they may struggle, especially with the swimming portion, they are more than welcome to give us a call to get extra training prior to the refresher course."

ASTC Jacksonville is a detachment of Navy Medicine Operational Training Center at NAS Pensacola, which serves as the training agent for aviation survival training and the subject matter experts on all military operational medicine and the Navy Medicine Education and Training Command (NMETC) in San Antonio and NMETC Detachment Jacksonville aboard NAS Jacksonville.

For more news from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, visit www.navy.mil/local/nasjax/.

A member of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission (NNSC) conducted an overnight embark aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Aug. 28-29.

Swedish navy Rear Adm. Anders Grenstad, hosted by Rear Adm. J.R. Haley, commander, Task Force 70, visited George Washington for a firsthand view of daily operations aboard an underway aircraft carrier.

"We always want to share with our partner navies and their senior officers our capabilities and how we conduct business," said Haley. "We are fortunate to host the senior member of the NNSC, not only for him to see our part of the Korean peninsula vis-Ă -vis his role in the NNSC, but also because the experience of visiting George Washington is an event that he'll be able to take back with him."

Grenstad visited several areas of the ship during his stay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier; he observed the launch and recovery of aircraft from the flight deck, stood with the ship's landing signal officers as they assisted aircraft during landings, learned about the ship's combat direction and air operations centers, and visited the ship's weapons magazines.

"George Washington's deployments are part of a deterrent, so for us to come out here to see what the ship is doing is significant," said Grenstad. "We are observing George Washington in action and that is part of our task working with the NNSC." The NNSC was established by the Korean Armistice Agreement signed July 27, 1953, as an organization created by the United Nations Command to monitor and regulate the relations between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea.The four nations initially involved with the NNSC during its inception were Czechoslovakia, Poland, Sweden and Switzerland; nations whose combat forces did not participate in the hostilities in Korea.Today, the NNSC still hosts representatives from Poland, Sweden and Switzerland.

"This is my third visit aboard GeorgeWashington, but this is my first time underway," said Grenstad. "Standing on the flight deck during flight operations and feeling the wind and vibration of the deck was beyond words. I'm still amazed at the size of the ship and the technology aboard, but the crew is what impressed me the most. Whether they were working

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U.S. Navy photo by MC3 William Pittman

Swedish navy Rear Adm. Anders Grenstad, left, a member of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission, learns about flight operations from Lt. Steve Duran, from Barstow, Calif., during an overnight visit aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the AsiaPacific region.

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Bloesl said the hiring event was designed to offer an alternative to the standard career fair. By preregistering and reviewing an applicant's resume before the event, employers were better prepared to take action, she said.

"The goal of the hiring event was to have definite offers on the table when the candidate leaves, or offers that they can follow up with," said Bloesl.

Prospective employee Diego Arturo Arenas drove approximately 250 miles from Bergenfield, N.J., to attend the hiring event.

"I updated my resume, had business cards made, got a nice suit and tie ready and drove down to stay overnight in a hotel. I woke up Saturday morning with a good, positive feeling," said Arenas.

After serving five and a half years in the

CELEBRATE Continued from 3 group HACSI does this in providing care packages and meals to service members, especially those of the Hindu faith, as well as providing community, charitable, education and relief services throughout the National

SPARTA Continued from 5 ian worlds is not easy, but it is a very rewarding experience,” said Francis. “The work is hard.We have to know almost everything our active duty counterparts know all while keeping our full-time careers on track. I tell my Sailors the best skill to know is how to be ‘semper gumby’, always flexible – to learn fast, to play well with others and always strive to be as good as or better than your active duty counterparts.”

Serving his country, earning his PhD and now putting his athletic skill on the line, Francis is setting the example that you can do (or at least try) anything no matter what your age.

“Whenever aches and pains and injuries catch up to me, I do feel my age.You just have to dig down and keep going,” Francis said.

“The human body is a marvelous machine, and I've found the more you work it, the better it gets. I am by no means as fit as I could be. I have a long way to go before I start scoring 'outstanding' on the PFA, but just eating healthy and staying fit is good for you, physically and mentally. I'll continue to try to inspire people by example.”

In addition to daily cross-fit work outs to help prepare for the event, Francis also played goalie on a county-league soccer team once or twice a week.

“That helps harden the body, what with throwing myself on the ground to makes saves,” he said with a laugh. “The eight miles will be tough, but we figure it is all mental at that point.We're not looking to finish fast, just finish. So how bad could it be?”

Turns out not too bad at all. Francis finished the event 1,127 out of 1,611 total racers and 23rd out of 37 for his age group. Only 101 of the 1,611 racers were over 45 years old.

(Francis’ wife placed 3rd out of 9 for women in her age group) “The trail race was actually 10.3 miles rather than eight and had 75 obstacles. We finished in three hours, 13 minutes and 46 seconds.” said Francis.“We were surprised by almost everything, but the hardest part was just running the 10-miles with the obstacles

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"This is my first hiring event, and I saw a lot of potential employers and very knowledgeable people," he said. "There was a very good turnout, and the gymnasium filled up very quickly."

Arturo said he appreciates what 100,000 Jobs Mission is doing for veterans and their family members.

"It's helping out a lot of veterans who are unemployed or going to school with the G.I. Bill, and are now seeking employment."

To date, more than 18,000 veterans have been hired since the 100,000 Jobs Mission initiative began in January 2011. More information about the program can be found at www.100000jobsmission.com. An online profile can be created with a current resume, to apply for available positions. Current hiring events are updated and listed online.

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disrupting our running rhythms.”

Although the race started with easier obstacles, they became tougher to maneuver as the miles added up, explained Francis.

“Most of the obstacles were tiring rather than difficult,” he said. “Rolling 100-feet in the mud under barbed wire isn't that hard, but it wears you out. Also, if you missed an obstacle, youhadtodo30burpeesinordertocontinue.”

Burpees, otherwise known as “squat thrust" are a full body exercise used in strength training and as aerobic exercise. Francis managed to escape the last set of burpees by completing a 20-foot rope climb and said he was surprised by how truly exhausting the race was for both himself and wife.

“The race took place at a horse park, and they had us climbing over practically every jump in the place,” he said. “The dynamic of run-climb-jump-run-climb-jump-run really begins to wear you out. In the end, it was definitely all about teamwork and not leaving a comrade behind. We both helped each other through the course, and finally, crossing the finish line at exactly the same time.”

“Now that the race is over,” Francis continued, “the Assistant Command Fitness Leader IS1(EXW) Abby Randleman and I just proposed that our reserve unit participate in a future obstacle course race. As she put it, “since ONI-1166 is filled with nothing but highly motivated, in-shape, and always ready sailors,” it will be an awesome team building exercise.

Keeping to the Spartan theme, every wave was comprised of 300 people - the same number of Spartans who were at the famous Battle ofThermopylae in 480 BC. Ancient Spartan warriors believed, while on this earth, they should achieve one moment of pure excellence and understood that they might die trying.

“It was exciting and a little scary at the same time,” said Francis. “There is an element of mortality that creeps into life when you get into your 40s and 50s, and I take a lot of pride in being strong enough to have taken on such a challenge. I also know a lot of people younger than myself who have physical impairments and cannot attempt such a course, and for that reason am very thankful that I still can.”

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"One of the keys going into fall and winter is child and pedestrian safety," said Peake.

"The daylight hours are reduced, thus personnel are traveling to work in the darkness. This reduced visibility increases the chances of a mishap due to operators not being able to respond to a driving situation that might involve seeing a pedestrian in the crosswalk in time."

The changing weather will also bring about something that the region has not seen for some time: snow and ice. Slips and falls cause a number of serious injuries each year during the winter months, so being cautious while traversing any terrain is absolutely essential.

"Personnel need to use caution during this period due to the melting and refreezing of snow and ice," said Peake. "Usually, our

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mishaps happen during the twilight hours of the morning commute."

Also, spending more time indoors may lead some to be spending more time consuming alcohol. It is a year-round need to monitor alcohol consumption, and that need can be fulfilled by following the Navy's "0-12" or "0-0-1-3" guidance on how much one should drink and who should or should not be drinking at all. Remember especially that drinking and driving can cost someone much more than their Navy career; it can also cost them their life.

If everyone takes necessary precautions and stays safety-minded as the fall months quickly approach, mishaps can be dramatically reduced. Let the 101 Critical Days of Summer serve as a reminder that accidents can happen to anyone if they are not vigilant, no matter what time of year it is.

For more information on safety practices, please visit the Naval Safety Center website at http://safetycenter.navy.mil. teaches part-time at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. His book “Militant Islamist Ideology: Understanding the Global Threat,” published in 2010 by Naval Institute Press was named among the most influential 150 books on terrorism and counter-terrorism by the Journal, Perspectives on Terrorism.

He maintains a regular book review column in Waterline.

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