Kitsap Navy News April 15, 2011

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Legislation speeds vets’ access to jobs

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OLYMPIA – Legislation to eliminate unnecessary training for experienced military veterans seeking similar civilian employment passed the Senate today on a 46-0 vote.

Sponsored in the House by Rep. Christine Rolfes (D-North Kitsap) and in the Senate

by Sen. Derek Kilmer (D-Gig Harbor) the legislation would evaluate the skills veterans already possess and apply it to educational and licensing requirements in a wide variety of professional fields.

“Redundant training is a waste of resources,” said, Rolfes, D-Bainbridge Island. “The

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A Seattle Sounders fan pays her respects for military service to EM1 Ian Jarvis, of the USS Sea Wolf, following his reenlistment ceremony on the soccer field before Saturday’s match against the Chicago Fire at Qwest Field.

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Sea Wolf submariner re-ups on the pitch at Qwest Field before Sounders game

By GREG SKINNER Kitsap Navy News

SEATTLE – Submariner Ian Jarvis called the match score between the Seattle Sounders and the Chicago Fire perfectly Saturday – first win of the season 2-1.

The only thing that could have made

the day better had already happened.

The six-year veteran of the USS Sea Wolf (SSN 575), reenlisted with his wife at his side as Sounders goalie and team captain Kasey Keller practiced shagging highvelocity soccer balls 10 feet away and rowdy fans prepped for the day’s match.

“It’s an awesome experience,” said

Jarvis of his on-the-field reenlistment. “I can’t think of a better place.”

Jarvis is a life long soccer player and a big-time fan of the Sounders. Playing since age 7, Jarvis still hits the indoor soccer pitch with a team from the Sea Wolf.

The Sounders have become a big part of Seattle life and today is one to remember, he said.

Following a college education, Jarvis joined the Navy shortly after the 9-11 ter-

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By GREG SKINNER Kitsap Navy News

Operations Specialist Seaman Mary Vaa, from Pago Pago, American Samoa, plots underwater contacts during a general quarters drill in the combat direction center undersea warfare module aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) April 6, 2011. Stennis is returning to homeport in Bremerton, Wash. after completing carrier pilot qualifications for fleet replacement squadrons off the coast of Southern California.

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Tuesday announced requirements for the proposed expansion of Naval Sea Systems Command Undersea Warfare Center Keyport Range Complex to minimize effects on sea mammals near the range and testing center.

Though NOAA Fisheries does not expect Navy undersea activity at Keyport to injure marine mammals, the regulations require Keyport to establish marine mammal safety zones around each vessel using sonar and active acoustics.

According to Keyport’s Environmental Impact Statement, the purpose of the proposed action is to enable NUWC Keyport to continue fulfilling its mission of providing test and evaluation services and expertise to support the Navy’s evolving manned and unmanned undersea vehicle program.

The proposal seeks to extend range operational areas because range complex is increasingly incapable of satisfying the current and future capabilities and test requirements of next-generation manned and unmanned vehicles.

The Navy seeks to increase the size of three ranges by adding hundreds of square miles and the frequency of use of two by less than ten days. “[Testing] may affect the behavior of some marine mammals or cause a temporary loss of their hearing sensitivity,� said NOAA Fisheries spokesperson Connie Barclay. “We’re pleased that the final ruling has been issued,� said Diane Jennings, spokesperson for Keyport Environmental Impact Statement.

Jennings said the next step in the process is the signing of the Record of Decision by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus. The final signing is

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To satisfy the agreement with fisheries, Navy marine observers are to be deployed in effort to notify command when marine mammals are in the testing area.

NOAA expects operations to halt if marine mammals are seen in the designated safety zone. “The Navy requested authorization for the activities under the Marine Mammal Protection Act because while the high and mid-frequency sound generated by sonar, and other active acoustic sources, are not expected to harm marine mammals,� said Barclay. “They may affect the behavior of some marine mammals or cause a temporary loss of their hearing sensitivity.�

The regulations will be in effect for five years and authorized annually. Navy officials are expected to file annual reports showing no “significant� effects to marine mammals.

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By GREG SKINNER Kitsap Navy News

Human skin is an amazing thing – an organ that protects the body from pathogens, dehydration and thermal loss. But, in marine environment, skin has it’s limits. “The Skin They’re in: U.S. Navy Diving Suits� opens Saturday at the Naval Undersea Museum at Naval Base Kitsap Keyport. The exhibit is dedicated solely to the second skin of Navy divers through the 20th Century. From early cotton and natural rubber to an aluminum pressurized skin to the hot water suit of ice diving, seven suits sit at the center of the newest exhibit at the museum.

From the early days of Navy diving in the mid 19th century to today’s missions of salvage, rescue, repair and underwater demolitions, Navy divers have worked in various “second skins� that protected and warmed them as they went about tasks that would leave most streetmortals weak in the knees. “Everything is against you underwater,� said Norm Haas, a retired Navy diver and museum volunteer.

Haas spent his dive days underwater in a second skin comprised of two pieces of canvas glued together with a natural rubber barrier between. He dove the Navy’s Mark V system, which was used from 1916

to the mid 1980’s. The full system, with breathing apparatus and boots, weighed 200 to 300 pounds depending on the configuration. “I’ve never been cold diving the Mark V, and I dove in ice water,� Haas said. He wore a wool layer under the rubberized canvas of his

Mark V. Different divers favor different skins, said Undersea Museum curator Mary Ryan. It’s as much about the person as the environments, she said.

As with human skin, the dive suit is protection from the natural elements and contaminated environments, from pristine Arctic water to dirty harbor dives.

Each mission is different and divers today choose what they want to wear and when. Many of the dive suits in use today come from local dive shops near Navy dive lockers People can look to marine mammals for examples of different needs in the natural world, she said.

Blubber, hair and skin work for Polar bears, whales and sea lions in different configurations.

Darlene Iskra, one of the first three women to graduate from Navy Dive School, learned in the Mark V but preferred the Mark XII that later replaced it with a comfortable lightweight rubberized dry suit. “After diving the Mark

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The exhibit, with seven suits including a atmospheric diving suit, includes video interviews with Navy divers discussing their “relationships with their second skin.� One station allows visitors to try a dexterity test with dive gloves on.

Navy Master Diver Jason Brustad, said today’s Navy diver is truly global – from tropical to Arctic requiring

everything from dry suits to a simple suit of shorts.

Brustad, who remains in the Navy, is also a volunteer at the museum with Iskra and Haas. Their expected to cut the ribbon Saturday on the exhibit.

Ryan is careful to note that the exhibit is not about total dive system, but rather a closer focus on the suits and how they relate to the human experience in the Navy dive mission. “They wear what makes sense for the job,� Ryan said.

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This week President Obama made caring for military families a national priority. It’s a bookend in the decades-long drive to get the 99 percent of Americans who will never serve in the armed forces on board with the Support our Troops movement that began during the first Gulf War after Viet Nam veterans decided no sailor, marine, airman or soldier should ever be treated poorly as a result of their service regardless of the politics behind the war or military action of the day. Support takes on a particular importance during a conflict that enters its 21st year after the August 2, 1990 invasion of Kuwait and veterans rack up multiple deployments into the hot zone – as many as six times or more in some cases.

With the concept of “Support our Troops” so generalized, it has often left the military communities and the civilian world they serve and protect to wonder what it really means. The First Family has begun to make the point that supporting service members is a mission for all Americans and not the work of the government alone.

Without a doubt, the much bandied phrase requires more than two days of remembrance and observance each year in a society that would often choose a longer Christmas vacation than recognize Veteran’s Day in November. It means fully funded Veterans Affairs programs, well funded education programs and well equipped sailors, Marines, airman and soldiers. It means clear missions led by honorable men and women and honest efforts at diplomacy before unleashing the long arm of American military might, though they stand ready to go with no notice.

That President Obama made supporting military families a matter of national security is one more way to interject the concept of the sacrifice and service made by one percent of Americans for the rest of an often obtuse nation that does not serve. “These remarkable families are the force behind the force,” Obama said.

This week, the Washington State Legislature took steps that equate to another layer of Support our Troops and is in line with the White House actions this week.

With H.B. 1418 and S.B. 5307 passed and waiting Governor’s signature, the state has opened the door to speed employment opportunities for returning veterans that enter a downtrodden workforce during the worst economy in decades.

Veterans face an unemployment rate estimated to be as high as 15 percent, five points higher than the national average, and many pie charts can connect the issue directly to the rigors and requirements of military service.

We favor the legislation as a significant way to Support our Troops in reality. Both bills allow veterans to essentially test out of required training for certified jobs based on skills gained serving the nation.

By giving skilled veterans a leg up in the workforce marketplace by recognizing the skills practiced and expertise learned in the four branches of the military, Washington state supports troops by helping them support themselves – which is the desire of every returning veteran.

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Caring for veterans is an occupational benefit I recently had a remarkable week.

One of the most meaningful and enjoyable parts of my job, working as a physician in the Emergency Department at Harrison Medical Center, is caring for the many veterans and their families who live in and around Kitsap County When I notice a married couple together in the examination room who appear to be old “enough,” I often will ask how long they’ve been together. Often the answer falls well above that magical 50-year mark. Then I’ll ask how they met. I love to see the look on their faces as their eyes meet, looking toward each other. “Oh, there was this USO dance down at the shipyard,” or “He was so handsome in his uniform... And she was a real looker!”

Sometimes, though, the answer surprises me.

On Tuesday, I cared for a 72-year-old woman, coughing and short of breath. She happens to be a yoga instructor for the senior ladies in her trailer park community center. She also prepares meals for neighbors who are alone or in need. And she loves to swing dance at the Elks club to live music on Friday nights. I know these things because they were told to me by the beaming, handsome silver-haired husband standing at her bedside.

I, of course, asked “How long have you been mar-

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“Seven years next month.”

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I asked him to tell me about it.

He told me he was a gunner on a landing craft that had been modified into a gun boat. His job was to provide cover for the underwater demolition teams that went in ahead of an invasion force, beginning to clear obstacles. He participated in many of the island assaults in the Pacific. At Iwo Jima only he and one other man, from Yakima, survived. He was wounded.

I told him it was an honor to be able to help him, caring for his wife.

On Wednesday morning, my day began with an ambulance carrying a 93-year-old man from a local nursing home, severely short of breath. He had had previous strokes and a heart attack. He and his family had decided that should he ever become this sick, he would never want to be on life-supporting machines.

His daughter was at his side shortly after his arrival.

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Navy makes ‘SOS’ rescue at Kalalau

A Naval Support Activity Mid-South Sailor takes a moment to decide which credit card to use to complete his purchase at the local commissary.

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Services to receive full Pay after paper mistake WASHINGTON (NNS) – All service members will receive their full mid-month pay they have earned in their April 15 paychecks, Pentagon officials said April 11. “Basically, all active duty and reserve service members will receive full midmonth pay on the 15th of April,� Pentagon spokesman Marine Col. Dave Lapan said. “It may be in two separate payments, but on the 15th everyone will receive their full allotted pay.�

Confusion arose about the April 15 payday due to the threatened closure of the U.S. government last week. Administration and congressional leaders came

to an agreement that ended that action late on April 8.

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service had posted “net pay adviceâ€? to some service members, telling them what to expect in their accounts. “Those net pay advice statements were made ‌ before we knew there was an agreement to fund the government,â€? Lapan said. “When those were posted they only showed partial payments, but again, everyone will receive their full pay on the 15th for the duty served and it may be in more than one deposit.â€?

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KAUAI, HAWAII (NNS) – A group of Navy pilots and air crewmen who were training at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii responded to a call for help and rescued two women on Kauai’s Kalalau Beach in Na Pali Coast Park, April 7.

At approximately 10:15 a.m. a local tour helicopter reported seeing an “S.O.S.� written in the sand at Kalalau Beach.

Naval aviators and other Sailors from several commands were conducting advanced training operations at the Pacific Missile Range Facility off the west coast of Kauai when they

Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light Fifty-One, from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, responded with the assistance of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light ThirtySeven, of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, at Kaneohe Bay, Oahu.

The pilots and air crewmen were undergoing advanced training at PMRF at the time of the call.

were notified of the “S.O.S.� and were sent to investigate.

When naval aviators confirmed the “S.O.S.� an SH-60B “Seahawk� helicopter was sent with two pilots and two air crewmen, including a search and rescue swimmer who helped rescue the victims.

One of the victims was reported to be very ill and having a serious injury.

After rescue from the beach, the victim and her companion were transported to PMRF for emergency treatment.

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Defense laser kills floating test bogie in Naval sea trail ARLINGTON (NNS) – The Office of Naval Research and Northrop Grumman completed at-sea testing of the Maritime Laser Demonstrator, April 6, which validated the potential to provide advanced self-defense for surface ships and personnel by keeping small boat threats at a safe distance.

A solid-state, high-energy laser was tested from a surface ship, and was successful in disabling a small target vessel. “The success of this high-energy laser test is a credit to the collaboration, cooperation and teaming of naval labs at Dahlgren, China Lake, Port Hueneme and Point Mugu, Calif.,� said Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Nevin Carr. “ONR coordinated each of their unique capabilities into one cohesive effort.�

The latest test occurred near San Nicholas Island, off the coast of Central California in the Pacific Ocean test range. The laser was mounted onto the deck of the Navy’s self-defense test ship, former USS Paul Foster (DD 964).

Carr also recognized the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s High Energy Joint Technology Office, and the Army’s Joint High Powered Solid State Laser program for their work.

MLD leverages the Army’s JHPSSL effort. “This is the first time a HEL, at these power levels, has been put on a Navy ship, powered from that ship and used to defeat a target at-range in a maritime environment,� said

Sailors assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 14 and Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 51 depart the Naval Air Facility Misawa terminal as they prepare to board an airplane bound for NAF Atsugi on April 4, 2011. HS-14 and HSL-51 were temporarily repositioned to NAF Misawa in support of Operation Tomodachi. U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 1ST CLASS JOSE LOPEZ JR./RELEASED

The Office of Naval Research funded Maritime Laser Demonstration program is developing laser-based‚ proof-of-concept technology to meet the specific survivability and self-defense capability requirements of U.S. Navy surface combatants for the defeat of small boat threats. U.S. NAVY FILE PHOTO BY JOHN F. WILLIAMS Peter Morrison, ONR MLD program officer.

In just slightly more than two-anda-half years, the MLD has gone from contract award to demonstrating a Navy ship defensive capability, he said. “We are learning a ton from this program—how to integrate and work with directed energy weapons,�

Morrison said. “All test results are extremely valuable regardless of the outcome.�

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Having access to a HEL weapon will one day provide warfighters with options when encountering a smallboat threat, Morrison said.

While the MLD test proves the ability to use a scalable laser to thwart small vessels at range, the technology will not replace traditional weapon systems, Carr added.

Stop movement lifted for most Navy personnel WASHINGTON (NNS) – The Navy April 8 announced that movement of Navy military personnel to Japan is authorized, effective immediately.

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House Bill 1418, sponsored by Rolfes, would apply to: notaries public, on-site wastewater designers, private investigators, professional athletes, real estate brokers, salespersons and land development representatives, real estate appraisers, security guards, tattooing and body piercing licensees, timeshare salespersons, architects, auctioneers, bail bond agents and recovery agents, camping resort salespersons, cosmetologists, court reporters, driver training instructors, engineers, funeral directors and embalmers, geologists, home inspectors and landscape architects.

Identical legislation was sponsored in the Senate by Kilmer, and as both bills advanced in their respective chambers Rolfes and Kilmer opted to go with Rolfes’ version.

Conversely, both lawmakers sponsored companion bills that apply a similar process when military veterans seek employment and licensing in a range of private-sector health professions.

In that case, Kilmer and

Rolfes went with Kilmer’s version, Senate Bill 5307.

That measure passed both the Senate and House and is scheduled to be signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Chris Gregoire. HB 1418 was amended in the Senate and must be reconciled in the House before it can go on to the governor. “This is pretty significant policy, for a couple of reasons,� Kilmer said of the package of bills. “First, returning veterans face a higher rate of unemployment. Second, this bill starts moving us toward a process that acknowledges experience rather than seat time. “These are folks who served their country and had our backs. It’s only fair that we have their backs when they return.�

Under the earlier bill, SB 5307, veterans’ relevant military training would be considered toward satisfying licensing requirements in a variety of health professions: denturists; dispensing opticians; ocularists; pharmacy assistants; physician assistants; osteopathic physician assistants; emergency medical technicians; radiologic technologists; nursing assistants; respiratory care practitioners; health care assistants; surgical technologists; dental assistants; expanded function dental auxiliaries; physical therapists; and physical therapy assistants.

Sexual asssault threatens Navy unit cohesion WASHINGTON (NNS) – In an April 7 announcement in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Navy described sexual assaults as crimes that devastate victims, undermine teamwork, threaten unit cohesiveness and ultimately reduce Fleet Readiness.

NAVADMIN 122/11 reinforces Navy’s “zero tolerance� sexual assault policy and directs active support from all Sailors – from the deck plates to the blue tile - to successfully eliminate this egregious act from the ranks. In keeping with the Department of Defense’s theme, “Hurts one, Affects all: Preventing Sexual Assault is Everyone’s Duty,� the message empowers commands

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Online program boosts 10,000 sailors scores and ratings PENSACOLA, FLA. (NNS) – The Navy’s Online Academic Skills Course logged its 10,000th Navy user April 12, less than one year since transitioning to a solely Webbased program. “Sailors looking at a change of rating should start with their Command Career Counselor,� said Master Chief Navy Career Counselor Tod Shuls, Naval Education and Training Command force retention program manager. “The OASC is one of the tools that we can use to get Sailors where they need to be career-wise, and counselors review and track individual progress and verify completion of the program.�

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New handbook released, revised FRG instruction for all facets of readiness WASHINGTON (NNS) – Chief of Naval Personnel, in conjunction with Commander, Navy Installations Command and U.S. Fleet Forces

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Each lesson is supported by interactive exercises such as drag-and-drop matching, and videogame-style, multiple choice or dynamic flash cards. Quizzes and practice problem sets help students gauge how well they are mastering the material. “The OASC is accepted as one of the qualifiers that Sailors must have to retake the ASVAB,� said Tom Smith, enlisted

sight for FRGs. The policy revision and development of the Handbook demonstrate the Navy’s continued commitment to supporting our families throughout all aspects of the deployment cycle,� said Rear Adm. Michael J. Browne, director, Personal Readiness and Community Support.

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I pulled back the sheets to reveal his disfigured, scarred feet.

“He was stationed on New Guinea during the war,” she told me. The wetness of the jungle in his boots had destroyed the skin. He had been a radio operator.

The nurses and I, however, still had much to offer him—a chance to die well, to alleviate his suffering. A student nurse was part of the team that day. I told her that she was about to provide the most poignant and important care that she could hope to do as a nurse. We covered him in warm blankets (there aren’t many good things about being in the hospital but warm blankets are certainly one of them) and wrapped them around his head like a hood. We administered medications to take away what doctors call “air-hunger,” that feeling of suffocation. His breathing slowed. He became more comfortable. Mostly we just got out of his way and let him do what it was time for

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His daughter was with him for his last breaths.

She hugged me and thanked me for helping him to pass away so comfortably.

I told her it was an honor to be able to care for her dad.

The next day, Thursday, a 90-year-old man arrived with shortness of breath, and racing, irregular beats of his heart. He was given oxygen, an IV was placed in his arm, blood work sent to the lab, and an EKG tracing was obtained. In relatively short order, my team and I determined that he was not having a heart attack, or dangerous electrical rhythm of his heart. He was, however, very anxious.

His daughter explained that as he aged, he had been having spells like this from time to time.

And only recently had he shared to even his family the source of the symptoms upsetting him.

After landing on Utah Beach in Normandy at the end of World War II, his unit had been one that liberated a concentration camp. When they arrived, only children remained in the camp. An empty train was waiting nearby.

Inviting two of my 20-something-year-old assistants in to his room, we all shook his hand. I drew close to him, all but hollering into his aged ear to tell him it was an honor to care for him.

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REENLIST | FROM PAGE 1 ror attack in New York to serve his country and travel the world. Military service runs in Jarvis’ family, his father and grandfather both served in uniform.

The Navy grew on him during the years following submarine school and his service on the Sea Wolf.

“It’s been rewarding for me,” he said.

With eight years under his belt, Jarvis, a Dalton, GA. native, reenlisted for six more years on his way to making the Navy a long term career as a “Mustang.”

“I want to become and officer and stay in for 20 years,” he said.

This week was his last with the Sea Wolf. Jarvis and his family transfer to Charleston, SC where he begins a job as instructor at the Navy’s Nuclear Power School. The only sad note of the week is leaving his boat family.

Jarvis’ commitment to the Navy is clear, said

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“I think it’s important for individuals continuing their service to have a reenlistment that is memorable,” Kuntz said. “They will only have a couple in their entire career.”

Knowing his sailor’s love for soccer and the Sounders, Kuntz made the arrangements for Jarvis’ reenlistment on the field

before Saturday’s match in effort to honor his commitment to the Navy.

Everyone has the opportunity to make a reenlistment special if they ask, he said.

“This is special,” Kuntz said. “The memories are priceless.”

With family and friends from the Sea Wolf present for the short ceremony, Jarvis stayed on the field through the singing of the National Anthem and then moved to the stands for the game.

Before Jarvis left for the stands, a Sounders fan called him to the stands,

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The small contingent of the larger Sea Wolf family couldn’t thank the Sounders organization enough for the honor and special day. Steve Lund, a customer sales representative for the Sounders, said it was a “great pleasure” to make the day happen.

Jarvis is giving six years to his country, we gave him one day of soccer, he said.

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The Salute reception, hosted by the Navy League of the United States, marked the beginning of the 2011 Sea-Air-Space Exposition to be held April 11-13.

The event included highprofile guests, including flag officers, private sector CEOs, and representatives of current and past administrations. Together, the Navy Ceremonial Guard

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The Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment provides similar care to Marines and Sailors attached to, or in direct support of Marine units and their family members, to assist them as they return to duty or transition to civilian life. Together with the Navy’s program, they provide outstanding support for combatwounded service members.

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The exposition was founded in 1965 as a means to bring the U.S. defense industrial base, the private-sector U.S. companies and key military decision makers together for an annual innovative, educational, professional and maritime-based event located in the heart of Washington, DC. Since its inception, the Sea Expo has become the largest maritime exposition in the world.

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Made with 21st century advanced carbon fiber infused with carbon nanotubes, the Piranha is the first boat built with CNTs. Weighing only 8,400 pounds, compared to boats of similar size that typically weigh 40,000 pounds, the Piranha is 75% lighter, making it easier to transport and cost-effective to operate. “Our chemists molecularly engineer better materials and our designers and engineers make the world’s strongest materials more useful,� says Lance Criscuolo, president of Zyvex Technologies, the boat’s manufacturer. “Metal boats have come a long way over the past 150 years, but it’s only possible to reach new standards of performance using nextgeneration advanced composite materials.�

Piranha can travel 2,800 nm without refueling and has operated in open-ocean conditions with waves exceeding 12 feet. “The lightweight Piranha delivers significantly better fuel efficiency and capability than any vessel this size. The most expensive part of operating a boat can be the fuel costs. Since the Piranha gets 2.5 miles per gallon going 25 knots, its operators would only spend one-fourth as much on operating costs,� said Russell Belden, vice president of Zyvex Technologies.

The Piranha will begin demonstrations on the East Coast with an appearance at the Sea Air Space exposition. With initial sea trials complete, defense contractors are evaluating the Piranha for use as an unmanned platform with a variety of mission applications, including anti-piracy, harbor patrol, and oceanographic surveying. While

Rear Adm. Nevin P. Carr, Chief of Naval Research, completes a tour of the Piranha unmanned surface vehicle at the 2011 Sea-Air-Space Exposition sponsored by the Navy League, April 11, 2011.

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LS1 Christopher Cady greets his son Joshua as he returns home from school Friday.

Cady is one of the final three military fathers out of 600 in the nation recommended for the Military Fatherhood Award. Cady, a procurement specialist, is raising 11-year-old Joshua, who was born with Cytomegalovirus, as a single father in Bremerton.

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hristopher Cady is adjusting to being in the public eye.

“Today I had a guy in the bathroom ask me for my autograph,” Cady said. “He said he saw me on TV and that I was becoming quite famous.”

People he doesn’t even know are sending him friend requests on Facebook.

Why all the hullabaloo and sudden recognition? Cady, a single father and petty officer first class who works in the Priority Materials Office at Navy Base Kitsap, has been hounded by news reporters as word spread that he is a finalist for the 2011 Military Fatherhood Award.

Out of 600 nominees, Cady is one of three LS1 Christopher Cady in the final running. His story is one that tugs at the heartstrings.

His son Joshua contracted Cytomegalovirus in utero, and as a result, his brain never fully formed. Doctors believed Joshua would be stillborn.

The ailments Joshua suffers from due to CMV are many and challenging.

Joshua, now 11 years old, is legally blind and deaf, has cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

He is confined to a wheelchair, receives all of his nourishment through a feeding tube and has a tracheotomy.

Any one of these would be a hardship, but for Joshua, it is all he’s ever known.

Cady is quick to point out that Joshua is like any typical boy and enjoys roughhousing – although, because of Joshua’s fragile bones, his father has to be extra careful.

Too strenuous of play could cause a bone to break.

The duo also enjoys watching sports on television, especially the Denver Broncos, and going on walks around the neighborhood.

Joshua is deaf in his left ear, and can hear about 50 percent out of his right. Like any preteen, he enjoys listening to music via an ear bud placed in his right ear.

And although he is legally blind, doctors believe he can see color and shape, but no detail.

“I pretty much take him with me everywhere I go, and I don’t treat him any differently than I would a typically developing child,” Cady said.

Father and caregiver Cady and his ex-wife divorced in 2006, and Cady became the custodial parent in 2008. While Joshua’s mom has weekend and summer visits, Cady provides the bulk

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Help select the winner For the first time ever, the Military Father of the Year award will be decided by the public, with voting from April 15 to May 13. of his care.

He has a meticulous support system in place for Joshua, including nursing care so Cady can receive a good night’s sleep.

When Cady has to travel for work, Joshua’s mother or nurse step in and take charge.

Cady was nominated for Military Father of the Year by friend Wendy Kruse. When she heard the National Fatherhood Initiative was seeking nominations, Cady immediately popped in her mind.

“His story is so remarkable,” Kruse said, “how he has turned tragedy into triumph is amazing.”

Kruse, who is also a special needs parent, met Cady through special education programs at the Central Kitsap School District.

They both serve on the advisory council for the Military Special Needs Network.

Kruse recounted a recent conversation she had with Cady.

“I asked him, ‘Aren’t you ever sad?’ and he said, ‘Sure, I’m going to mourn the fact I’ll never teach him how to fish or play football, but that doesn’t mean I can’t give him that experience. So I take him fishing and to games. I can either be a victim, or make something better out of this.’”

Besides working and being Joshua’s pri-

Visit www.facebook.com/nationalfatherhoodinitiative to view the three finalists and their videos. During the time period, you are allowed to vote once per day. mary caregiver, Cady fills his time helping other families in similar situations.

“Being a typical man, I’m a problem solver and obviously a lot of Joshua’s problems, I can’t solve,” Cady said.

Instead, he uses his energy and advocates and helps other special needs families, especially those who are navigating the special needs resources for the first time.

“If I can help guide them through the process and help them solve problems that I’ve already solved, it helps me rejuvenate,” he said. “I actually draw strength and recharge by helping others.”

Jamie Goodman, master chief at the Priority Materials Office Headquarters where Cady works, said when it comes to stressful conditions, it’s impressive how Cady handles them. Under pressure, Cady is graceful and has an unflappable demeanor.

“He will tell you that he’s learned a lot from his son, like how to stay calm,” Goodman said.

Friend Jessica Huckaby also knows Cady through the Military Special Needs Network. She said the love between father and son is obvious to anyone who sees the pair together.

“Joshua looks towards Chris almost in

awe. He’s everything to Joshua,” Huckaby said. “And Joshua is Chris’s breath of fresh air.”

Friends say that when Cady rubs Joshua’s head, it’s almost as if Joshua melts. He does his own unique laugh, and although Joshua can’t vocalize, you can see how much he enjoys his father’s company.

Soon to retire Cady retires from the Navy later this year, and Kruse said she would love to see him end his 20 years of service with the honor of being Military Father of the Year.

“He makes me want to be a better person,” Kruse said. “He’s an inspiration.”

As for Cady, he’s handling the spotlight with modesty and would rather the focus be on Joshua and his disabilities.

For the first time ever, the winner of Military Father of the Year will be decided on which nominee receives the most votes via online voting.

Cady hopes online voting doesn’t diminish the integrity of the award.

“I am humbled and honored to be nominated,” he said. “But I would rather lose based on the merit and strength of the other applicants, than win the award because it turned into a popularity contest.”

Find out more www.militaryspecialneedsnetwork.com. This organization was started at Naval Base Kitsap, and organizers are hoping to launch it nationally). www.cmvfoundation.org. LS1 Christopher Cady and an Army wife from Fort Lewis, who also has a child with CMV, are putting together Washington state’s first ever Walk-N-Rollathon to raise CMV awareness on May 21 at 9:30 a.m. at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood.

Contact: wacmvwalk@gmail.com.

Dolphin Dash raises more than $1,000 for scholarships The United States Submarine Veterans of Bremerton sponsored Dolphin Dash Saturday raised more than $1,000 for scholarships with their annual 5K and 10K runs at Naval Base Kitsap.

Each year the sub vets host a run to assist in raising money for their scholarship program. The races consist of a 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K distance. Days before the 111th anniversary of the beginning of the submarine service, 111 runners joined in the three distances.

The day also saw the Naval Facilities Engineering Command NW and Navy Region Northwest MWR hosted a drawing that included one hour of bowling for up to 5 people, one night free in a 3 bedroom cottage at the

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The race day and drawing were part of the 2011 Earth Day program leading into the Bangor Earth Day fair Thursday April 21st.

Katrina Gemin of Bremerton won the drawing.

Marvin Gordon won the men’s one-mile in 5:38.

Crystal Nunez won the women’s race with a time of 7:43. Chris Baldus won the mens 5K in 18:14 and Delores Montgomery took the women’s race in 21:28.

Mark Cook places first in the men’s 10K with a time of 38:47 and Kristen Lawrence secured the women’s first place trophy with a time of 40:19.

Dolphin Dash 5K winners Chris Baldus (left) and Dolores Montgomery show off their trophies following Saturday’s race. PHOTO CREDIT

CW04 (Ret) Harry Swigert (left) and Engineers Aide Constructionman Nathaniel Peoples cut the 2011 Seabee Cake while Capt. Pat Rios, Commanding Officer for Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest stands-by.

Swigert was the oldest Seabee at last months ball and Peoples was the youngest. PHOTO PROVIDED BY NAVFAC NORTHWEST PAO.

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Government officials convened a special recognition proclamation for service members in the Senate Chamber and in the House Chamber to honor the U.S. Navy.

To kick off the event, Musician 3rd Class Sarah Reasner, vocalist from Navy Band Northwest, sang the national anthem in the Senate Chamber.

After the opening remarks from Washington State Lt. Governor Brad Owen, Commander, Navy Region Northwest, Rear Adm. Douglass T. Biesel addressed the senate. “Thank you for providing

such great support to our Navy’s Sailors, our families and all our great veterans that have served this nation,� said Biesel. “You have made Washington State the state of choice for many that have served this great nation.�

After Biesel addressed the senate he recognized Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Search and Rescue for all their dedication, and particularly for their efforts during the rescue of a 15-year-old girl in the Skokomish River Canyon where Lt. Brandon Sheets flew a MH-60S Knighthawk under a steel bridge. “Due to that narrow canyon, Lt. Sheets was not able to turn that helicopter around, he literally had to back the helicopter out underneath the bridge, of course that’s

Airman Steven Gardner, from Ft. La Grange, Calif., assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, cleans the cockpit window of an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) April 13, 2011.

Ronald Reagan is operating in the western Pacific Ocean.

all in a days work,� said Biesel.

Navy officials had an opportunity to tour the Legislative Building and visit the Senate Caucus, the House of Representatives Caucus and met with Washington State Gov. Christine Gregoire.

Navy Band Northwest performed a concert in the Capitol’s Rotunda room where spectators enjoyed live music. Lt. Patrick Sweeten, director of Navy Band Northwest, said performing at the state capitol was a privilege. “It is an honor to be able to perform here and visit the capitol,� said Sweeten. “The legislators go out of their way to thank the U.S. Navy and performing here is one of the highlights of the year for the band.�

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Office of Naval Research Showcases Technologies at Sea-Air-Space Expo ARLINGTON, VA. (NNS) - The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is displaying some of its newest technologies and programs, including alternative energy initiatives as well as laser and weapon systems, at the 2011 Navy League Sea-Air-Space Exposition, being held April 11-13 at National Harbor, Md. “This expo is a great opportunity for ONR to connect with multiple stakeholders, including warfighters, industry partners and others who have

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The ship’s roster showed 1,066 men assigned. When made three extended deployments to the Far East commissioned, the Bairoko’s only defense aside from acting in support of United Nations Forces in Korea.

The Bairoko won three battle stars for her Korean aircraft came from two 5-inch gun mounts.

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Casablanca won three Academy Awards.

He later won an Academy Award for his role as Charlie Allnut in screen adaptation of The African Queen, which he considered the best role of his career.

Bogart was regarded as a tournament-level chess player and was rated one level below chess master.

APRIL 24

JEFFERSON COUNTY EXPO: Transportation provided, free entrance to military Note: Prices, dates and times may be subject to change without prior notice.

April 24 – Easter Sunday Bowling Special Bangor Olympic Lanes.

360-535-5917 April 24 – Easter Brunch Bangor Plaza, 9 am-2 pm.

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APRIL 25

ANGER MANAGEMENT: Part 3, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Bldg. 97, Keyport.

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APRIL 27

DAMAGE CONTROL RELATIONSHIPS: Match Mate - Intimacy 101 1-4 p.m., Bldg. 97, Keyport.

APRIL 28

IA FAMILY SUPPORT DISCUSSION GROUP: 10-11:30 a.m, Jackson Park Community Support Facility.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD & FAMILY FIT FACTOR PARTY: Litehouse and Jackson Park, 2:304:30 pm. Includes activities for children ages 5-12.

Free to currently enrolled CYP families. 360-5355953/627-2041

This Week in Navy History April 20, 1861: With nine vessels burned and the yard facilities in flames, Virginia forces capture the Norfolk Navy Yard during the first week of the Civil War. Extinguishing the flames the Confederacy captured hundreds of cannon along with the dry dock and ordinance workshops.

April 14, 1862: Flag Officer Foote’s mortar boats begin bombarding Fort Pillow, Tennessee a Confederate stronghold below Island 10.

April 19, 1898: Congress authorizes the president to use force to expel the Spanish from Cuba, while also pledging to not annex the island.

April 18, 1907: the battleship Kansas (BB21) is commissioned.

April 20, 1925: the cruiser Denver (C14) lands Marines to protect american interests at La Ceiba, Honduras.

April 18, 1942: At 8:24 a.m the Halsey Doolittle Raid, with 16 B-25 bombers, takes of from the deck of the carrier Hornet (CV8) in the first strike against the Japanese homeland by US forces during World War II. Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe and Nagoya are bombed. While taking off from the deck of the Hornet was possible, landing there was not. Plans called for the bombers to fly into China after delivering their payloads. Two B-25s did not make it to friendly lines and their crews were captured. One landed in the Soviet Union at Vladivostok, on the Kamchatka Peninsula.

April 20, 1944: the destroyer Lansdale (DD426) is sunk

by German aircraft in the eastern Mediterranean – 49 men are lost.

Compiled by Kitsap Navy News staff from reference materials

MOVIE TIMES NAVAL BASE KITSAP - CINEMA PLUS THEATER BANGOR Movies are open to all active duty, retirees, reservist, DOD civilians, base contractors, families and guests.

Movie schedules are subject to change depending on availability. Call the 24-hour movie line for recorded information (360) 535-5923 or see the line up at navylifepnw.com FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Double Feature Night 6:00 pm - The Adjustment Bureau (PG-13) 8:00 pm - Unknown (PG-13) SATURDAY, APRIL 16 FREE Matinee 1:00 pm - Tangled (PG)

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 6:00 pm - The Pink Panther 2 (PG) SATURDAY, APRIL 30 6:00 pm - The Pink Panther 2 (PG)

6:00 pm - Rango (PG) 8:00 pm - Mars Needs Moms (PG) SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Double Feature Night 5:00 pm - Red Riding Hood (PG-13) 6:55 pm - The Adjustment Bureau (PG-13) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 FREE Movie 6:00 pm - The Dilemma (PG-13)

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Double Feature Night 5:00 pm - Mars Needs Moms (PG) 6:45 pm - Rango (PG) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 FREE Movie 6:00 pm - 127 Hours (R)

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 6:00 pm - Take Me Home Tonight (R)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Premier Movie Night - Movie, Pizza & Bowling!

6:00 pm - The Green Hornet (PG-13) Open to ages 18 and up only.

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FRIDAY, MAY 13 6:00 pm - The Incredibles (PG) SATURDAY, MAY 14 6:00 pm - The Incredibles (PG)

Free family friendly movies are shown Friday and Saturday nights at 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Premier Movie Night - Movie, Pizza & Bowling!

6:00 pm - The Mechanic (R) Open to ages 18 and up only.

Wednesdays are Premier Movie Nights; $5 gets you in the door for the show and covers Pizza and bowling. Call 467-3178 for more information.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 6:00 pm - Tangled (PG)

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 6:00 pm - Furry Vengeance (PG)

SATURDAY, MAY 21 6:00 pm - Tangled (PG)

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 6:00 pm - Furry Vengeance (PG)

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 6:00 pm - Beastly (PG-13) FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Double Feature Night 6:00 pm - Battle: Los Angeles (PG-13) 8:15 pm - Beastly (PG-13) SATURDAY, APRIL 23 FREE Matinee 1:00 pm - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (PG) Double Feature Night

FRIDAY, MAY 6 6:00 pm - Rudy (PG) SATURDAY, MAY 7 6:00 pm - Rudy (PG)

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Double Feature Night 6:00 pm - Rango (PG) 8:00 pm - Mars Needs Moms (PG)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Premier Movie Night - Movie, Pizza & Bowling!

6:00 pm - True Grit (PG-13) Open to ages 18 and up only.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Premier Movie Night - Movie, Pizza & Bowling!

6:00 pm - Little Fockers (PG-13) Open to ages 18 and up only. Register online.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 6:00 pm - The Spy Next Door (PG)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 Premier Movie Night - Movie, Pizza & Bowling!

6:00 pm - The Roommate (PG-13) Open to ages 18 and up only.

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