The Waterline

The Waterline

September 20, 2012

Vol. XXIX No.38

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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Ready Navy: Your role in emergency preparedness

By MC2 Kiona Miller, NDW Public Affairs

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Kiona Miller

Military personnel and family members buy groceries at the NAS Patuxent River Commissary. According to Ready Navy an emergency kit should include at least one gallon of water per person per day and non-perishable food items to support everyone in the household for at least three days.

Although the Atlantic hurricane season has just passed its halfway point, it is never too late to prepare for the effects of a hurricane or any other disaster that could happen.

As the Ready Navy campaign continues to engage Sailors and Department of the Navy civilian employees throughout the month of September, it is important to know that everyone has a role in emergency preparedness.

"Ready Navy carries down into the FEMA 'Are you prepared?' and all of the guidance that they have put out to help people make kits and to help them have everything all set," said Deputy Region Emergency Manager Jeff Wilson. "This is the Navy's version for the Sailors to show them what they need to do."

According to the official Ready Navy website, the campaign was created for the Navy community to increase the ability of every person and family on or near Navy installations to meet today's challenges head on and plan and prepare for all types of hazards,

ranging from hurricanes and earthquakes to terrorist attacks.

"What we want to do as far as the community is focus on the Navy family, not only the active duty and reserve Navy personnel, but all the contractors and everybody who works on the base being able to know," said Wilson.

"In the end, if they are not prepared it hurts just as much, especially with the NDW region being so contractor and government civilian heavy. This has just as much implacability to them as it does to anybody else."

In order to ensure all Navy families are completely prepared for any disaster, Ready Navy uses the slogan "Be Ready Navy! I am.

Are you?" to drive home the message that each person is responsible for their own emergency preparedness. Although there are many emergency centers and first responders on and off all installations, the first line of defense happens with the individual.

"Folks need to be able to fend for themselves at least for the short term," said Robert Klebahn, regional program manager for Fleet

See Ready, Page 5

The Pride of Baltimore II Visits the Washington Navy Yard

By MC2 Kiona Miller, NDW Public Affairs The reproduction of the 1812-era topsail schooner, the Pride of Baltimore II, will visit the Washington Navy Yard (WNY) today as part of the bicentennial commemoration of the War of 1812.

"The War of 1812 is something that we want to study and make people aware of, educate young people about, and educate our own Sailors and civilians on why theWar of 1812 is important," said John Imparato, director of corporate information management for Naval District Washington. "I'm hoping to have school visits, visits from the local community organizations and some of the office people up and down M street [come out] and give them a chance to see something that is part of our Navy heritage. Even though they weren't a part of the Navy they are definitely a part of our maritime heritage."

The ship will be moored at Pier 1 next to the Display Ship Barry through Sept. 21 and will offer tours for both military and DoD employees as well as the general public via the Riverwalk.

Imparato hopes the event will draw visitors to theWNY attractions, such as the Barry and the Navy Museum.

"I think it's an opportunity to attract people to the ship and the waterfront. They will see the Barry, they will see the Pride of Baltimore, and I think it adds to our openness and

the fact that we are a part of this community," he said.

Throughout the two-day event, the ship will be open to tours for Navy personnel from 10 a.m. to noon and to the public from 1-4 p.m. There will also be a special presentation by Dr. Michael Crawford of the United States Navy Museum titled "Pirates and Privateers" and theYankee Frolics will be performing American music during the War of 1812 at the Museum Education Center.Visitors wishing to attend will have to enter at the WNY's visitor's gate located between 11th and O Sts. SW. "The Sailors living on the ship in those days was very rough.

It was like camping a year at time, and very often they were out in the weather all day," said Imparato. "I think it's tough living and I think it gives people the appreciation of what merchant ships, the privateers, the U.S. Navy, the British navy and navies of all nations had to go through in those days."

Within the last 10 years only two ships visited theWNY. Prior to 9/11, theWNY celebrated its 200th anniversary with a tall ship festival which brought 1,600 visitors to visit six tall ships on display in 1999.

"Now that we have the Riverwalk and fence we are able to be a little more open than we have been since 9/11, because people will be outside our security fence," said Imparato. "We can allow the public better access so we can do this kind of thing and still maintain our security posture in accordance with our

courtesy photo

The Pride of Baltimore II was commissioned in 1988 and is homeported at the Inner Harbor in See Navy Yard, Page 6 Baltimore, Md.

Inside Link directly to the NDW Facebook page on your smart phone

Around the Yard, Page 2

AFPAK Blog, Page 6

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MCPON Sends 2012 Ombudsman Appreciation Day Message Special from Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West

Your time as an Ombudsman is honored and valued. The outstanding effort that you put forth in this important role leaves a lasting, positive impact on Sailors and families across the Fleet every day, and we can't thank you enough.

Bobbi and I have enjoyed working with you these last several years and though we are moving on, we know that you will continue to carry the torch for our Navy families. As we all know, family readiness is tied to mission readiness and having a strong family support structure enables Sailors to excel at their jobs and the Navy to accomplish its missions.

Thank you, Ombudsmen, for 42 years of tremendous service and for your continued support and selfless dedication.

Bravo Zulu and HOOYAH! Very Respectfully, MCPON and Bobbi West" For more news from Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, visit www.navy.mil/local/mcpon/.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West and his wife, Bobbi, Ombudsman-at-Large, released the following Ombudsman Appreciation Day message to the Fleet Sept. 13.

"Navy Ombudsmen, Bobbi and I would like to take the time to say 'thank you' for all your hard work, dedication and steadfast support that you provide to our Sailors, families and our great Navy.

Without you, we would not have that vital communication link between our commands and families. For the past 42 years, Ombudsmen have been an invaluable resource for our families when it mattered most, whether providing support and guidance to a new spouse enduring a first deployment or to a family facing a crisis - the job that you do is immeasurable.

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Peter D. Lawlor

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West and his wife Bobbi attend a reception aboard the amphibious dock-landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) before the Navy versus Notre Dame NCAA Emerald Isle Classic college football season opener.

Around the Yard Does having an emergency plan make you feel safer?

" Having an emergency preparedness plan in place when an emergency does occur, you'll know what to do and you're not fumbling around trying to figure out what's the next step. It makes it easy not only for you to know what to do at the command but also for your family because you know your family will be safe when an emergency happens, and you'll know what to do as well."

Cmdr. Kelvin Stroble, Region Legal Service Office, Naval District Washington

"It'sbettertohaveaplaninplacebecause itpreventsthekindofpanicthatcanhappenwhen,say,there'sasnowstormthat comesthroughandeveryoneistryingto getoutofbaseatthesametimeorthere's anythinghappeningthatcancausethe peopleonbasetofeelindangerinany way.Withbettercommunicationsystems inplace,peoplefeelcalmerandcanreact inamoreorderlyway."

"Without a plan, you don't know what's going on or what can happen. If you have a plan you can stay a couple steps ahead."

UT3(SCW) Bernard Smith, Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 202

Angel Wang, FMO 4

U.S. Navy photos by Patrick Gordon

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This Week in Naval History September 20

Sopwith Camel, shoots down his fifth enemy aircraft, becoming the first U.S. Navy ace while flying with the British Royal Air Force.

1944 - 5th Fleet carrier aircraft attack Japanese in Visayas, Philippines.

1960 - First nuclear powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVAN-65), launched at Newport News, Va.

1911 - Navigational instruments first requested for naval aircraft.

1951 - In Operation Summit, the first combat helicopter landing in history, U.S. Marines were landed in Korea.

1981 - USS Mount Hood (AE-29) and Navy helicopters rescue 18 crew members of Philippine Navy frigate, Datu Kalantiaw.

September 25

September 21

1858 - Sloop Niagara departs Charleston, S.C., for Liberia with African slaves rescued from slave ship.

1923 - Asiatic Fleet completes mission of aiding earthquake victims in Japan.

1939 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt asks Congress to repeal the arms embargo provision of the Neutrality Act. 1944 - Aircraft from 12 carriers commence 2-day attack against Japanese ships and airfields on Luzon, Philippine Islands.

1984 - Mid East Force begins escort of U.S. flagged vessels in Persian Gulf.

September 22

1776 - John Paul Jones sails into Canso Bay, Nova Scotia, and attacks British fishing fleet.

1943 - U.S. destroyers and landing craft land Australian troops at Finschhafen, New Guinea.

1989 - After Hurricane Hugo, Sailors and Marines provide assistance to Charleston, S.C., through Oct. 10, 1989.

September 23

1779 - Captain John Paul Jones in Continental Navy frigate Bonhomme Richard captures HMS Serapis.

1941 - In the first successful U.S. Navy escort of convoys duringWorldWar II, a Navy escorts turn over HX-150 to British escorts at the Mid-Ocean Meeting Point. All ships reach port safely.

1957 - In project Stratoscope, the Office of Naval Research obtains sharp photographs of sun's corona from first balloon-borne telescope camera. photo courtesy Naval History and Heritage Command

The USS West Virginia (BB-48) approaching drydock at Pearl Harbor Navy Yard June 8, 1942. She entered Drydock Number One on the following day, more than six months after she was sunk in the Japanese air raid, Dec. 7, 1941. USS West Virginia (BB-48) was the last of 18 ships to be salvaged and reconstructed, returning to the Pacific Fleet in September 1944.

1931 - Lt. Alfred Pride pilots Navy's first rotary wing aircraft, XOP-1 autogiro, in landings and takeoffs on board USS Langley (CV-1) while underway.

1944 - Naval Task Group lands Army troops on Ulithi Atoll, Caroline Islands.

1944 - USS West Virginia (BB-48) reaches Pearl Harbor and rejoins the Pacific Fleet, marking the end of the salvage and recon-

struction of 18 ships damaged at Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941.

1947-JamesForrestal,formerSECNAV,takes office as first Secretary of Defense 1990 - Two Hospital ships (USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort)steamtogetherforfirsttimeinArabianGulf.

September 24 1918 - Ensign David S. Ingalls, USNR, in a

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1781 - French fleet defeats British at Yorktown, Va. 1910 - First recorded reference to provision for aviation in Navy Department organization.

1918 - USCGC Tampa lost with 118 men, probably by German submarine.

1931 - Keel laying at Newport News, Va., of USS Ranger (CV-4), first ship designed and constructed as an aircraft carrier.

1963 - First steam-eject launch of Polaris missile at sea off Cape Canaveral, Fla. (now Cape Kennedy) from USS Observation Island (EAG-154).

Neil Armstrong Memorial Held in Washington

By MC2 Alexandra Snyder, Defense Media Activity Pentagon Bureau

Photo courtesy NASA

Undated NASA File Photo - Portrait of Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, commander of the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing mission. Behind him is a large photograph of the lunar surface.

The nation had a chance to say goodbye to Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, during a televised memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral Sept. 13.

The former Navy pilot and astronaut passed away Aug. 25 from complications following a heart surgery performed Aug. 8. He was 82 years old.

"Neil will always be remembered for taking human kind's first small step in a world beyond our own," said Charles Bolden, current administrator of NASA. "But it was courage, grace and humility he displayed throughout his life that lifted him above the stars. Neil Armstrong left more than footprints and a flag on the moon. In fact, as President Obama said in a letter to [Neil's widow Carol] and family this morning, 'Future generations will draw inspiration from his spirit of discovery, humble composure and pioneering leadership, in setting a bold new course for space exploration. The imprint he left on the surface of the moon, and the story of human history, is matched only by the extraordinary mark he left on the hearts of all Americans.'"

Family, friends, politicians and fellow astronauts lined the pews at the ceremony, sharing their thoughts on the life of the notoriously private veteran.

Retired Navy Capt. and former astronaut EugeneCernanrecalledArmstrong'sgenerousspirit.

"Neil was always willing to give of himself.

When Neil, Jim Lovell and myself had the opportunity to visit the troops in Iraq... meeting

them in chow halls, control centers, and yes, even armored carrier and helicopters, those enthusiastic men and women, yet to be born when Neil walked on the moon, were mesmerized by his presence. In a typical Neil fashion, he would always walk in, introduce himself as if they didn't know who he was, and he'd always give them a 'Hi, how are you guys doing.' Asked one overwhelmed, inquisitive Marine, 'Mr. Armstrong, why are you here?'

Neil's thoughtful and sincerely honest reply was, 'Because you are here.'"

Addressing Armstrong, a visibly emotional Cernan added, "It's now for you a new beginning, but for us, I promise you, it is not the end. Farewell, my friend."

Armstrong flew nearly 80 missions during the Korean War. During one such flight, the right wing of Armstong's plane was clipped by a cable wire over North Korea. He managed to fly into friendly territory before parachuting to safety.

After being honorably discharged from the Navy, Armstrong joined NASA as part of its second group of astronauts. He then went on to command the Apollo 11 mission that saw him walk on the moon in July of 1969. After the mission was successfully completed, Armstrong and his crew landed in the Pacific Ocean where they were picked up by Sailors.

Returning to the water meant his mission was complete, said Lovell, Armstrong's friend and fellow astronaut, in an interview with USA Today.

"He's a Navy man," said Lovell. "It's how he knew he was finished. It's how he knew his work was done."

Armstrong will be buried at sea.

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NSA Washington-JBAB Fleet Family and Fun FFR/MWR Phone numbers 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

Cirque de Soleil: Totem Under the Grand Chapiteau at the National Harbor, 163 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, Md. 20745 Now through Oct. 7 Tickets are available for the following: Tuesday through Thursday 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 | Level 2: $58 | 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.

PleasecontacttheNSAWashingtonITTOffices formoreinformationandtopurchasetickets!

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

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

Atlantic City Day Trip

Saturday, Oct. 6 | 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 the Washington NavyYard at 8 a.m. and return at 10 p.m. that evening. Please book your spot on the bus by Sept. 27, 2012!

PleasecontacttheNSAWashingtonITTOffices formoreinformationandtopurchasetickets!

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 NSAWashington 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 sailing out on the Carnival Pride. Pricing is as follows: Maryland 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 andVacation 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 Sept.

25. Any questions or concerns please contact our Travel Specialist at Navyyardtravel@ gmail.com or 202-685-8299.

Military Moves Did you know?

Effective Oct. 1, 2012, the Fort Belvoir Counseling Office will be relocating to The Department of Logistics (DOL) What does this mean to you?

Beginning Oct. 1, 2012, to receive Personal Property Household Goods Counseling, all DOD customers will be required to go to the Department of Logistics (DOL) which is located at 9910 Tracey Loop Bldg. 766 Fort Belvoir, Va. 22060.

Please contact DOL TMO Mr. Carlton Freese (703) 805-5674.

This realignment is in accordance with the OSD Regionalization, to standardize all front office customer service at the base level.

While the Joint Personal property Shipping Office Gunston Road, Fort Belvoir, will no longer have a front office PPPO, we will instead concentrate on booking of shipments, long term storage and any issues you have with your inbound shipments.

If you need additional assistance and guidance you can contact our office at the following website: http://www.belvoir.army.mil/jppsowa

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NDW News Follow NDW on Facebook and Twitter

NDW has a Facebook fan page in order to provide updated information to all NDW residents, tenants, employees (military, civilian, and contractors), and the American public.

Show your support, "Like Us," and become a fan to see exciting news relating to the Naval District Washington. www.facebook.com/NavDistWash Follow us on Twitter @navaldistwash http://twitter.com/NavalDistWash NSAW has a Twitter page for theWashington NavyYard to provide the public with upto-date operating hours of the Navy Yard portion of DC's Riverwalk.

Follow us on Twitter @WNYRiverwalk http://twitter.com/WNYRiverwalk.

Improve your speaking and leadership skills!

Come to Helmsmen Toastmasters!

Join us Thursdays from 7:30-8:45 a.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, Sept. 22 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.

Please call 202-404-6576 for more information.

NSAW Fall Fitness Schedule

NSAWashington's MWR began its Fall Fitness Schedule Sept. 17 and will continue until Oct. 31. The classes are free to all military and Department of Defense civilians. Prices for contractor are $4 per class, $24 for eight classes, and $50 for 20 classes. Classes offered range from the Ultimate Circuit (a total body workout for participants that will include a mixture of cardio, strength and plyometrics training) toYoga, where you can develop strength, muscle tone, and flexibility with the union occurring between mind, body and spirit. For more information visit www.cnic.navy.mil/nsaw/fleetandfamilyreadiness or call 202-4332282/2829.

Make Your Vote Count

There is still time for military voters and their voting age dependents who are stationed here away from their state of legal residence to register as an absentee voter.

This is completely free, and can be done on your own (for all but 4 states) by visiting http://www.fvap.gov and using the online registration tool, which will generate a PDF form that you can print and mail. Most states allow you to submit this form electronically via fax as well.

If you are a resident of Alabama, Alaska, Virginia, or Wisconsin (which requires a witness), or if you have any questions at all about voting, you can visit your installation'sVoting Assistance Office (IVAO) to register. Anyone who can reach an IVAO can get voting assistance, not just absentee military. The hours of operation may vary, so please call ahead.

Points of contact can be found at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/NDW/About/NavyVotingAssistanceProgram/index.htm.

You should register promptly to ensure you receive a ballot. You may still vote even without one, but that process is more involved.

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 1 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.

The Navy uses NFAAS (https://navyfamily.navy.mil/) for accountability and self-assessments in the event of an emergency.

Have you established a password and have you taught family members how to use NFAAS? [Air Force uses: https://afpaas.af.mil//, and the Army uses: https://adpaas.army.mil]

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AMERICAS NAVY: DEFINING THE FIGHTING SPIRIT

ACONCERTCELEBRATINGTHENAVY'S 237THBIRTHDAY ANDTHE200THANNIVERSARYOFTHEWAROF1812 Capt. Brian O. Walden leads the United States Navy Band as they present their 2012 Navy Birthday Concert at DAR Constitution Hall, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m.

The Chief of Naval Operations invites you to the Navy Band's concert, "America's Navy: Defining the Fighting Spirit". Join us as we celebrate our Navy: past, present and future.

From the Battle of Baltimore, where our national anthem was born, to the establishment of the SEALs 50 years ago, to our forward-deployed force of today, America's Navy is always ready and forever standing the watch. Enjoy music by Keith Urban and John Williams as well as traditional folk songs and sea shanties.

For more details go to http://www.navyband.navy.mil/navy_birthday.shtml Free tickets are available online at http://usnavyband.ticketleap.com/navybirthday

Protect Against West NileVirus Courtesy from NAVFAC Washington Environmental/NSAW Safety West Nile Virus (WNV) is a widespread concern that could result in serious illness.

Experts believe WNV is established as a seasonal epidemic in North America that flares up in the summer and continues into the fall.

WNV is a virus that can be transferred to humans from a mosquito bite and rarely from transfusions, transplants, and mother-tochild (during pregnancy and while nursing).

WNV is not spread through casual contact or human interaction. Thus, the easiest way to preventWNV is to prevent mosquito bites. To protect yourself from WNV: use an EPA-registered insect repellent; avoid the outdoors at dusk and dawn; wear long sleeves and pants if outside during these times; install good screens on doors and windows; and remove, empty, or treat all sources of standing water near and around your home.

Approximately 80% of all people who are infected withWNV show no symptoms at all.

Up to 20% of people infected will present mild symptoms, which can include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting, occasionally swollen lymph nodes, and a rash on the chest, stomach and back. These symptoms can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks. Nationwide, approximately 150 people per year will present serious symptoms when infected with the virus.

READY Continued from 1 and Family Support Program. "FEMA says that people need to be prepared to fend for themselves for 72 hours. That is what we teach and hopefully that is what we are helping folks to prepare to do."

According to Klebahn, during a disaster first responders will assess a scene to see where services are needed the most to minimize loss of life and damages. While they are responding to the most critical issues, there are others that might have a delay in the receipt of the services that they need.

"Unfortunately some of the data indicates that not all of our Navy families are prepared as they should be," said Klebahn. "There are as many as 40 percent of our families that are not properly prepared to take care of themselves for that period of time."

Ready Navy specifies that it is the responsibility of all personnel to understand the mass warning notification system at your installation and, when notified, be prepared to evacuate, move to designated safe haven, move to civilian shelter and temporarily sheltering-in-place. These same ideas can be used as a guide when making an emergency plan at home.

An emergency plan should consist of an evacuation plan where a neighborhood and out-of-neighborhood meeting place is established. There should also be an emergency contact list prepared of work, school, home

These symptoms can include disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness, and paralysis.

These symptoms may last several weeks, and neurological effects may be permanent.

Symptoms will typically be present within three to 14 days after the bite by an infected mosquito. There is no specific treatment for WNV. With mild symptoms, hospital treatment is not necessary and symptoms will pass on their own. However, if serious symptoms are present, treatment should be sought at a hospital where supportive treatment and nursing care can be provided. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/westnile, or call CDC at 800-CDC-INFO (English or Spanish) or 888-232-6348 (TTY).

Each year NAVFAC Washington updates the plan for addressing mosquitoes throughout the region. TheWNV has been of particular concern due to the increasing population throughout the District and surrounding areas. DoD has assembled a map of the confirmed locations of WNV in the DC metro area.Weekly surveillance at each installation monitors both the number of mosquitoes and the presence of disease-carrying mosquitoes. If the presence of WNV is detected, a pesticide (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis or BTI), is applied at the detected location.

BTI is a type of bacteria that produces a chemical that is only toxic to mosquito larvae.

See West Nile, Page 9 and extended family member's phone numbers and addresses and distributed to each person in the family. For a step by step family emergency plan that can be downloaded, please visit http://www.ready.navy.mil/navycni/groups/public/documents/document/c nicp_a294407.pdf.

"Our Sailors are awesome people and they respond to crisis quite well. I expect that if an incident occurred that they would know what to do or figure it out, and probably would not only help their families but also their neighbors," said Klebahn. "That is something that is really popular and unique to our population but if something does happen, it is so much easier to carry on and carry forward if closer to 100 percent of our families are prepared instead of 60 percent."

Similar to having a family emergency contact list, the Navy uses the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS) to provide accountability information to Sailors and their family members. It is used during a disaster to identify where the family is located in relation to a disaster and to identify any needs of families affected by a disaster.

"If a family was displaced or if the family had lost the use of their vehicle or had no money or food then they can indicate that in NFAAS and say, 'this is where I am, this is what I need, I don't have money,'and then the Navy can take action through the Fleet and Family Support Center," said Klebahn.

Fortipsandguidanceinemergencypreparedness,please visit http://www.ready.navy.mil/.

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The Passage of Power Reviewed by CDR Youssef Aboul-Enein, MSC, USN The Passage of Power:The Years of Lyndon Johnson by Robert A. Caro. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York.

2012, 736 pages.

Oneofthehighlyanticipated books for 2012 has been Robert Caro's fourth volume on President Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ). The first book, "The Path to Power," was published in 1982, and my first introduction to his work came late with his third book, "Master of the Senate," published in 2002, for which Caro one his secondPulitzerPrize. Carohas been awarded the Pulitzer Prize twice and was presented with the National Humanities Medal by President Obama.

Caro's books are typically weightyandconsistofover700 pages, but aside from great works of modern American political history, you will be in the presence of a great writer, with excellent prose that keep me coming back for more.

Caro plans a fifth volume that focusesonVietnam,andJohnson's 1965 to 1969 term in office. I hope Caro will not keep us waiting a decade before he releasesthatvolume. Although thecurrentbookalthoughcenters on Johnson, it features manyotherbiographiescovering the period from 1958 to 1964, so you will be drawn into the lives of John F. Kennedy (JFK),RobertF.Kennedy(RFK), the Kennedy family, and those instrumental in the election of President Kennedy. More im-

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portantly, Caro brings out the epic political feud between Johnson and Robert Kennedy; readers will realize what a tragedy it was that Kennedy and Johnson underestimated one another's abilities and stereotyped one another. The book discusses the depth to which John F. Kennedy had to overcome the debilitating effects of Addison's disease, along with severe back problems from childhood. It makes JFK's service on a Navy PT boat,andsurvivinghisboatbeing sawed in half by a Japanese destroyer,allthemoreremarkable. The first part of the book covers Johnson and JFK, and theirrelationshipintheUnited States Senate.

The second part of the book delves into how LBJ was offered the vice presidency of the United States as a running mate to John F. Kennedy. Not everything is what they seemed before the glaring

lights and cameras, and there would be a riot on the floor of the Democratic Convention in 1960. LBJ's time as vice president would be a misery; he would amazingly be shut out of many key decisions like the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Reading Caro, you gain a sense of what could have been had JFK utilized Johnson's capacities to manage Congress in setting the stage for briefing legislators on options towards Cuba. The book mentions Kennedy aides who treated LBJ with contempt, which is tragic; while one may not like the person, you must respect the office of vice president.

Caro's third and fourth parts of the volume focus on the tragic events of November 23, 1963, the assassination of JFK in Dallas and the funeral of the 35th president. The author recognizes that many books and documentaries have been produced about the Kennedy assassination and really focuses on what LBJ was doing from the moment he realized the president had died at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. There are many details such as the decision to swear in LBJ aboard Air Force One, the infamous photo that would do so much to demonstrate to the American public and the world the continuity of the United States Government. Readers will learn the famous photo

AFPAK BLOG:

On the Ground

courtesy photo AFPAK Hands

Naval DistrictWashington AFPAK Hands, Lt. Cmdr. Ahmed Qureshi, Regional Command - Central (RC-C); Commander International Assistance Force (COMISAF) Advisory and AssistanceTeam (CAAT) and Lt. Cmdr. Jorge Contreras, Provincial ReconstructionTeam (PAT) Paktika, wait at the helicopter landing zone at FOB Rushmore in Sharan District. Lt. Cmdr. Qureshi just completed a two week embed, moving across four provinces in RC-East conducting key leader engagements with Afghan National Police senior officers and debriefs with coalition security force advisory and assistance teams.

Editor's Note: 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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Housing Service Offers Free Issue Resolution for Members FromCommander, NavyInstallationsCommand HousingProgramOffice As many service members and their families are aware, Navy Housing Service Centers (HSC) are a resource to help them find on- and offbase housing when they are movingtotheirnextdutystation.

HSCs offer issue resolution services to all Sailors and their families, whether they live on-base, in privatized military housing or out in the community. All HSC services are provided free of charge.

In a recent blog by Vice Adm. Bill French, Commander, Navy Installations Command, he stated, "As a Navy leader - and someone who lives in Navy housing - I am

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committed to ensuring service members and their families have suitable, affordable and safe housing. Recent events pertaining to mold in Navy barracks, and government owned and family privatized housing, indicate a need to more clearly communicate assistance available on all issues, but particularly when pertaining to health or safety issues. “This is a personal issue for me. I am determined to ensure we are providing the very best housing throughout the fleet - but I also need your help. If you help me by reporting your housing issues, we can help ensure you maintain a house or barracks room that you can feel proud to say is your home, French added.

"The HSC is prepared to

serve as the Sailor's advocate when housing maintenance, health or safety issues arise.

For families living in family privatized housing, we can also assist as an independent facilitator to help you and your landlord communicate when there is an issue and assist with coming to a resolution on a dispute," said Corky Vazquez, CNIC N93 Housing Program Manager.

"OurHousingServiceCenter staff has professional relationships with both the privatization partners and many community landlords," he said. "We want to work with service members and their families to assist them in finding effective housing options wherever they choose to live."

Service members and

their families can contact Navy Housing and find information through our active social media sites: Facebook www.facebook.com/NavyHousing, Twitter- www.twitter.com/NavyHousing, and YouTube- www.youtube.com /NavyHousing. Our website offers plenty of resources for Issue Resolution services that may be required: www.cnic. navy.mil/housing. Customers canfindalistingofHSCscontact information at www.cnic. navy.mil/housingquickreference.

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

For more news from Commander, Navy Installations Command, visit www.navy. mil/local/cni/.

NAVY YARD Continued from 1 regulations and the commanding officer's policy."

This event is one of many fortheWarof1812thatwillbe taking place over the next three years in 14 cities throughouttheUnitedStates, culminating in New Orleans in January 2015. In September of 2014, Baltimore will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the "Star Spangled Banner" written by Francis Scott Key following the Battle of Baltimore.

"It is very important to realize the roots from which our organization, the Department of the Navy, came from," said Lt.DrewPerciballi,NSAWashington's port operations officer."Asaprivateer,thisvesselis a representation of private citizens' direct contribution to thewareffort. Additionally,itis very rare that such an immersiveenvironmentrepresenting thehistoricmaritimetradition ofournationcomesalmostliterallytoyourdoorstep."

An important piece of advice from Imparato to

those planning to visit the vessel is remembering a Common Access Card to regain entry onto the WNY. Access through a turnstile is only granted to those with valid DoD CAC/I.D, all others must re-enter through the O St. gate.

Sincehercommissioning, Pride of Baltimore II has sailed nearly 200,000 miles and visited more than 200 portsin40countriesandcapturedtheimaginationofpeople worldwide. The ship and its crew seek to educate the public as to how privateer vessels were able to assist in securing victory on the seas during theWar of 1812.

For more information about Pride of Baltimore II, visit www.pride2.org. For more information on the War of 1812 from Naval History & Heritage Command, visit www.history.navy.mil.

For more photos of the event, please visit NDW's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NavDistWash.

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NDW's Newest Deck-plate Leaders

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Giorda

Chief petty officer selectees from commands within Naval District Washington march through family members and shipmates at the Navy Memorial to begin their pinning ceremony, welcoming them to the Chief's Mess. The Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson presided over the ceremony.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Giorda

A chief petty officer is pinned by shipmates at the Navy Memorial.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Curtis K. Biasi

Actor, humanitarian, and musician, Gary Sinise, was named as an honorary chief petty officer during a ceremony at the Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center. Sinise received the honor from Fleet Master Chief Michael Stevens, who is slated to become the next Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON).

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kay Savarese

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Giorda

A chief petty officer is pinned by family members at the Navy Memorial. The Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson presided over the ceremony welcoming these newest chiefs to the mess.

Chief petty officer combination covers are displayed prior to the Coastal Riverine Force (CORIVFOR) pinning ceremony.

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Dahlgren test applies Combat Systems Control Solution

By Andrew Revelos, NSASP Staff Writer Since time immemorial, developers of military technology have sought ways to enhance the interoperability of fighting forces.

Joint interoperability has never been an easy task for military research, development, testing and evaluation (RDT&E) organizations, but the advent of modern, complex combat systems has made the task all the more challenging. Secure, information-driven networks do not easily communicate with other secure networks, a state of affairs that can adversely affect operations and necessitate costly fixes to acquisitions.

The scientists and engineers of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) took a small but vital step forward Aug. 24 when they demonstrated the first phase of a Cross Domain Solution (CDS) that allowed the Aegis Combat System to remotely fire a Mk 45 Mod 4 gun via a secure but separate network, successfully engaging a target pontoon at more than 8,000 yards on the Potomac River Test Range (PTRC) at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, Va. The successful test was the result of intensive collaboration across several NSWCDD departments working on a tight project timeline. With a plume of smoke from the gun mount and a splash downrange, the focused attitude of the observers on the PTRC catwalk transformed into one of back-slapping congratulations.

Neil Baron, distinguished scientist and engineer for combat control for NSWCDD, described the technical significance of the test.

"This test is the first example of a Cross Domain Solution being applied between a com-

such as the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division," said Baron.

Minimizing interoperability, Interconnectivity challenges "Many different buildings [housing individual systems under development] and test stands must be integrated together to operate as a warfighting whole," said Baron. "The mission kill chain described through the sequential terms of plan, detect, control, engage, and assess require many systems, across many buildings, across many locations to be digitally connected and operating as a single warfighting system of systems.This sequence can be used to describe the operational warfighting threads of an individual ship, of a group of ships (battle group) or of an integrated joint force."

CDS holds promise in both the RDT&E and operational environments.

"Having a Cross Domain Solution for the laboratory development environment, as well U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos as for the final tactical systems, will enable A range boat tugs a target pontoon to the dock after NSWCDD scientists and safe and controlled passing of critical inforengineers successfully demonstrated a Cross Domain Solution that allowed mation between elements of a large systemof-systems, regardless of their classification them to engage the target across secure, but separate networks. level or physical location," said Baron. "Having a Cross Domain Solution is a critical inteNSWCDD has a well-regarded reputation gration element in the Digital Age." bat system control element and an operational gun engagement element co-located at for combat systems integration.The CDS test, Critical because the secure and complex Dahlgren but dispersed across geographically however, may be described as a first step to combat systems the operating forces depend combat systems integration on a mass scale. on,whenoperatingwithoutCDScapability,can different locations at the laboratory" he said.

"This is a first experimental step toward be- With it comes a responsibility for engineering adverselylimitjointinteroperability.Yet,theopingabletosafelycontrolamaritimecombatsys- integration due diligence across the "intersti- erating forces' need for interconnectivity of setem and a weapon system from remote loca- tials," the gap between systems where the sci- cure combat systems shows no sign of abating. tions. Successful results will advance the state- ence of integration resides and complex sys"As the power and value of information of-the art in Cross Domain Solution technolo- tem-of-systems behaviors are realized. technologies proliferate across the commer"Cross Domain Solutions will be critical cial marketplace, so too have they become a gies and promote development of applications for potential future use outside the boundaries for large, complex system-of-systems devel- valued and dependent element of modern of the laboratory to enable joint experimenta- opment and evaluation with and within a systems development laboratory environment tion and operations across the nation."

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New Playground Provides Healing Chiefselectsbegincareertransition Environment, Family Fun

By Connie Hempel, NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 John K. Hamilton

After the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly constructed playground behind Building 62, children from Austin's Room enjoy playtime on the new structure.

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John K. Hamilton, NSAB Public Affairs staff writer Naval Support Activity Bethesda in partnership with Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), The Yellow Ribbon Fund and Rebuilding Together Montgomery County held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new playground located behind Building 62 Monday.

The playground, donated by The Yellow Ribbon Fund and Rebuilding Together Mont-

gomery County, is designed for children visiting the base. The project cost more than $127,000 and took three months to complete once construction began in June.

"This is a culmination of a wonderful idea and great project," said Mark Robbins, executive director of The Yellow Ribbon Fund. "Although our mission is welcoming our injured service members home, it always begins with getting the families together and giving them a place to be."

See Playground, Page 9

They have spent the last six weeks prepping for the next step up the career ladder, learning what tools and resources are available to them when they take on more responsibilities as the Navy's newest chief petty officers.

Twenty-four NAS Patuxent River Sailors were among 4,400 petty officers first class Navy-wide selected for promotion to chief petty officer this year. Since the selection list was released July 31, Pax's selectees have been going through their induction, working together completing various tasks and challenges created by the base's chiefs to give the selectees a preview of what it takes to be a chief.

On Friday, these 24 will get a once-in-alifetime experience, unique to the Navy, as they pin on their anchors during the Chief Petty Officer Frocking Ceremony at 1 p.m. in the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 hangar. All those with base access can attend.

Unlike E-7s in other branches of service, the responsibility and authority of a Navy chief is unmatched, NAS Patuxent River Command Master Chief William LloydOwen said.

"Putting on the chief petty officer uniform comes with an inherent level of respect" he said. "We're the backbone of the Navy and garner respect from juniors and seniors alike."

Respect chiefs have earned for more than 100yearsbecauseoftheirwisdominbeingable to lead their Sailors and expertise at their job.

While the six-week chief induction differs from location to location, the idea behind it and some of the rituals here are long-standing Navy traditions designed to teach the

fundamentals of being an effective chief, Lloyd-Owen said.

At Pax, the selectees spend one week in a Leadership Continuum class, led by chiefs from around the base.They also spend a day at Fleet and Family Support Center learning what resources are available because as a chief who takes care of his or her Sailors, they will be presented with issues that will require FFSC services. They participate in daily training sessions and group physical training. They also put together numerous fundraising events and will hold their first formal event, the Khaki Ball, donned in their new uniform.

While the daily training sessions may encompass issues they have experienced before, Chief select Aviation Ordnanceman Brandon Moyer said the sessions force them to look at the wide range of possibilities of every encounter, from what the problem may be, to where to turn for help. "[The chiefs] throw curveballs in the sessions based on their different experiences and we're learning that if we're faced with a problem we don't know how to fix, there's probably another chief who has already dealt with it," Moyer said. "Being able to get beyond our pride and bring the problem to the mess for help is a big step in this process."

Spending these six weeks together also builds networking skills and teamwork among the chief selects.

"When you put a group of people through rough times together, eventually they're going to learn a thing or two from each other they never thought they would and it helps build camaraderie," said Chief select Hospital Corpsman Wil Morales.

Some of the chief induction rituals held

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U.S. Navy photo by Chief Aviation Support Equipment Technician (Air Warfare/Surface Warfare) Hanif K. Bent

From left, Chief select Aviation Electronics Technician Pharaoh McMillian helps his teammates Chief select Aviation Machinist's Mate Michael Flynn, Chief select Aviation Structural Mechanic Jeremiah Shue and Chief select Aviation Structural Mechanic Alvin Cotson make a bridge to cross a pool with guidance from Chief select Hospital Corpsman Wil Morales, front, during the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort AP Hill, Va., in August.

Completing the course was one of the chief selects' induction events.

TRANSITION Continued from 8 here include creating a charge book and the White Hat Burial. For the charge book, selects must find "genuine" chiefs and compile words of wisdom and leadership principles. They must also create a vessel to store the book in. The White Hat Burial is a ceremony that signifies the selectees' promotion and donning of their new uniform, which includes a new hat style, the combi-

PLAYGROUND Continued from 8 NAVFAC Project Manager Michelle Everett said their role in this project was different from most. "Generally we work with contractors to enforce contracts and manage budgets. In this case [we acted as] more of a liaison between the base, the contractor and the donating charities."

At the grand opening ceremony, NSAB Commanding Officer Capt. Frederick Kass said the playground is part of a larger effort to promote family-focused healing.

"My 2 and 4-year-olds show me how important something as simple as a playground is - giving them an outlet for their energy,"

DAHLGREN Continued from 8 military capabilities," said Baron.

"Establishing, maintaining and operating across a common operational picture, whether air, sea, land or undersea, is a modern warfighting challenge that information technology has both helped create and helped resolve as our systems continue to advance in the information age.

"The term 'interoperability' has been used extensively to characterizes this condition. It is only through sound systems engineering within and between the different operational elements of a warfighting capability that successful integration is realized, mission capability is safely and effectively exercised and interoperability problems are minimized," Baron added.

nation cover or "big hat" as it has been referred to in the past.

The induction culminates the night before they pin on their new rank. Over the course of final night, the chief selects are presented with numerous physical and mental challenges aimed at building teamwork and unity, Lloyd-Owen said.

"Ultimately it's so the chief selects learn to rely on their brothers and sisters in the mess," he said. "It also teaches them independence and builds their confidence so when they don the chief uniform, they're ready for it."

with President Kennedy's widow standing by his side aboard the presidential plane was orchestrated by LBJ. The fifth and final part of the book discusses LBJ's completion of JFK's term and using the momentum of the assassination and JFK's legacy to pass major legislation in Congress on civil rights, voting rights, as well as discussing the formation of the Warren Commission to look into the Kennedy assassination. The book provides insight as to how the 1964 Civil Rights Act and 1965Voting Rights Act was passed despite languishing in the rules committee. This really shows the legislative genius of LBJ, for he had blocked civil rights before and knew the processes and procedures whereby bills were held hostage to delay any discussion of civil rights.

It is here the biographies of powerful Senators like Harry Byrd Sr. of Virginia and Richard Russell of Georgia come to life along with Senator Everett Dirksen of Illinois. This

WEST NILE Continued from 5 BTI is used, not only for its effectiveness at killing mosquitoes, but also for its negligible environmental impact. Therefore, BTI is very safe to use in populated areas.

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final part of the book lightly touches on the escalating conflict in Vietnam, but the main focus would be the architecture of what would eventually be called "The Great Society." LBJ used this phase of his presidency to give voice to 30 million Americans living in poverty. If you enjoy immersing yourself in American political history and the human side of our government, with all its complex characters, insecurities, rivalries, jealousies, and fears, you will tolerate going through 700 pages of Caro's new biography of our 36th president. You may wish to watch the PBS American Presidents Series entitled, "LBJ," before diving into this book.

Editor's Note: Commander Aboul-Enein teaches part time at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and maintains a regular non-fiction book review column in NDW Waterline. His most recent book "Iraq inTurmoil: Historical Perspectives of Dr. Ali alWardi from the Ottoman Empire to King Feisal," was published in 2012. He wishes to thank the National Defense University Library at Fort McNair for providing the Caro volume and a quiet place to write this column.

BarracksWashington and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) - both inWashington D.C., had mosquitoes that tested positive forWNV. Once the test results were received, Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) was notified and treatment was scheduled. The treatment was completed with continued weekly monitoring to confirm the issue has been resolved.

said Kass. "There is something about being around the happiness and joy of a child, and if that doesn't help you get better, I don't know what does, because that is a medicine in its own right."

Kass explained it is not the buildings themselves, but the environment they create that is essential to the healing process. He said NSAB has a unique focus on healing and recovery, which is why projects like the playground are so crucial to mission success.

"Here at Naval Support Activity Bethesda, I run an installation a little different than the rest of the Navy," said Kass. "We don't launch and recover aircraft and we don't send ships away from the pier. Instead, my mission is to support my tenant commands in providing an environment for patients to get better."

Information assurance will continue to be the key feature as CDS evolves.

"Establishing and maintaining information assurance across the domain interface is a critical technological and engineering challenge in an ever growing cyber-dependent world," said Baron.

Though much work remains, the successful test gave the scientists and engineers in the CDS trenches a reason to celebrate.

Said Saadi, the CDS project manager at NSWCDD, summed up the moment. "It's like the graduation ceremony for a tough degree program," he said. "I feel like a burden has been lifted... there's elation and great sense of accomplishment.

"Looking back I feel blessed for coming to Dahlgren 24 years ago. I feel truly indebted to thisoutstandingteamofpeopleintheEngagement Systems (G) and Warfare Systems (W) Departments who have made this happen."

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CLINTON: SF Rambler, 4br, 2ba. $1500 + utils.

2 car gar w/lge drive way on approx 2/acres. Avail 6/1. 301-877-5199

ARLINGTON - nr Ballston,

off Arl Blvd. M/F to shr beaut.N/S house nr park inc util, N/p 6 mo Lease $700/mo. 703-679-8426

SPECIAL RATES FOR MILITARY AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Barcroft Apartments is now offering its garden apartments with 10% discount for military personnel & Month to month leases available.

Efficiency.........................................$934-$955 One Bedrooms............................$1010-$1045 Two bedrooms.............................$1215-$1300 Three Bedrooms Plus Electric.......$1350-$1395 Townhome................................................$1400

A month. All utilities paid.

Carpeting optional.

• Park right at your door in this park-like setting.

• Walk to elementary and high school or Army National Guard Readiness Center.

• Take the express bus to the Pentagon, Ft. Myer, Henderson Hall or Ballston in 12 minutes.

• Cats welcome. No dogs.

(703) 521-3000

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-5 • Call for Saturday hours Please refer to ad when calling All prices subject to change.

BARCROFT APARTMENTS 1130 South George Mason Drive • Arlington, VA 22204 At Columbia Pike and So. George Mason Drive

T6601190

ARLINGTON NS 2 BR TH. Wlk to H.Hall Pentagon/Ft. Myer. W/D. Parking space.

No pets. $1,560/mo. 807 S. Oak Street .919-538-2705

Dental/ Medical Assistant Trainees Needed Now Dental/Medical Offices now hiring.

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Pharmacy/ Phlebotomy Tech Trainees Needed Now Pharmacies/ hospitals now hiring.

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Job Training & Placement Assistance Available 1-877-240-4524

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