Joining the Fun Team! SPECIAL POINTS of INTEREST

Mar 3, 2017 Edition Joining the Fun Team! SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST:

NMCRS FUND DRIVE KICKS OFF

EIGHT BELLS LECTURE

NWC STORIES

RELOCATION INFO

*Restrictions apply—please see page 13 for full details * Inside this issue:

Around the Station 2-5

Bravo Zulu Shipmates 6-8

Meat & Potatoes of Life 9

At the Museum 10 Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) and Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Morale, Welfare & Rec. 11 (NGIS) held a major job fair on Wednesday at the Newport Marriott. MWR had 111 positions available for hire with 22 of them at Child and Youth Programs, Fleet & Family Support 12 one of the few departments currently exempt from the federal government hiring freeze. There were Navy personnel on site to expedite the hiring process by be- At the Clinics/Chapel 13 ginning the background checks, fingerprinting, checking qualifications, complet- ing human resource paperwork and even providing orientations. All actions nec- Now Hear This/Traffic 14-15 essary to work onboard the base. Susan Logan Neal, left, NAVSTA Newport security manager, processed background checks, including one for Jillian Suazo Around the Fleet 16-17 who is looking forward to starting her job at the Officer’s Club soon. Many of the applicants were dependents of military personnel assigned to the base and Veteran News 18 looking for seasonal employment and there are still positions available. At the end of the event, MWR and NGIS had 53 new employees looking forward to joining the NAVSTA team. Naval Station Newport departments and tenant commands have dozens and dozens of positions available for permanent, part time and seasonal employment. Stay tuned into www.usajobs.gov as positions are still being recruited for even with the current hiring freeze.

1 AROUND THE STATION Naval War College professor updates Congress on China’s military capabilities

By Daniel L. Kuester stability and international laws and norms, and sup- U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs ported by precision-targeted systems designed to chal- NEWPORT, R.I. – An expert on the faculty of U.S. lenge American sea control and make American inter- Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island vention risky.” updated Congress on China’s current military capabili- The panel was titled “China’s Hypersonic and Ma- ties, possible intentions, and what he sees as the future neuverable Re-Entry Vehicle Programs” and also in- options in the region at a governmental committee cluded James Acton, co-director of Nuclear Policy Pro- meeting. gram and senior fellow, Carnegie Endowment for In- Andrew S. Erickson, professor of strategy at NWC in ternational Peace; and Mark Stokes, executive director, the China Maritime Studies Institute testified before Project 2049 Institute. the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Com- In closing, Erickson gave USCC mission (USCC) in the Dirksen Senate some direction on where U.S. policy Office Building in Washington. might go next. “My key points are, with its ambitious “U.S. policymakers should enhance ASBM (anti-ship ballistic missile) de- efforts at developing tailored counter- velopment, China is challenging U.S. measures, particularly concerning Asia-Pacific interests and military in- electronic warfare,” Erickson said. fluence in new ways,” said Erickson. “(U.S. should also) attempt to ensure “This is part of a much larger Chinese that China doesn’t develop Scar- counter-intervention effort that is ad- borough Shoal into a key targeting vancing significantly regardless of pre- node in the South China Sea, and in- cise ASBM capabilities or limitations. crease U.S. Navy ship numbers to While China’s missiles pose potential avoid presenting China with an over- challenges to U.S. forces, ensuring that concentrated target set.” they can be targeted effectively is expensive and cre- Video of the event is available at http:// ates growing space-based electromagnetic spectrum www.uscc.gov/Hearings/hearing-china%E2%80%99s- vulnerabilities that can be exploited.” advanced-weapons-video. The hearing was co-chaired by Carolyn Bartholomew The USCC was created by the United States Congress and Sen. James Talent of Missouri. in October 2000 with the legislative mandate to moni- Erickson went on to say that select regions are partic- tor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual re- ularly active for the Chinese military right now. port on the national security implications of the bilat- “In what it (China) considers the near seas (the Yel- eral trade and economic relationship between the Unit- low Sea, East China Sea, and the South China Sea), ed States and the People’s Republic of China, and to Beijing enjoys powerful synergies and advantages vis- provide recommendations, where appropriate, to Con- à-vis the disputed sovereignty claims it pursues there,” gress for legislative and administrative action. Erickson testified, “increasingly in defiance of regional

NAVSTA Newport Public Affairs Office We are always looking for con- Office# 841-3538 tent to share with our commu- E-Mail: [email protected] nity and welcome emailed .jpg Capt. D.R.D. Boyer, Commanding Officer images; png formats and word Lisa Rama, Public Affairs Officer documents—please do not send Emily Holmes, Staff PDF formatted content. Alexis Chaung, Staff Operational and Exercise Impacts are often communicat- Follow us on twitter @NAVSTANEWPORTRI ed to the public first using the installation Facebook Page— Base Condition Line: 841-2211 ’like’ us at: www.facebook.com/NAVSTANewport to stay informed!

2 AROUND THE STATION Naval War College students compete for strategy award

Rear Adm. Jeffrey A. Harley (right), president, U.S. Naval War College (NWC), presents the James V. Forrestal Award for Excellence in Force Planning to top graduates of the 2017 National Security Decision Making (NSDM) course. The 11-week NSDM course is part of NWC's yearlong resident program and is designed to prepare senior level joint and international officers and civilians for executive positions in large national security organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Edwin L. Wriston/Released) By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd choices in a resource-constrained Members of the winning team in- Class Jess Lewis, environment and to effectively com- cluded: Marine Corps Lt. Col. Aa- U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs municate their rationale to senior ron Angell, Army Lt. Col. Burke NEWPORT, R.I. – Participants in leadership.” Bristow, Cmdr. Diane Cua, Air the annual competition for the James During the event, two finalist semi- Force Col. James Hackbarth, Cmdr. V. Forrestal Award for Excellence nars, Seminar 15 and Seminar 12, Mitchel Kloewer, Marine Corps Col. in Strategy Development and Force competed for NWC’s James V. For- Toby Moore, Army Lt. Col. Patrick Planning at U.S. Naval War College restal Award for Excellence in Strat- Pflaum, Lt. Cmdr. Jared Simsic, Mi- (NWC) presented creative, flexible egy Development and Force Plan- chael Stutzman, Coast Guard Capt. and realistic approaches to dealing ning. Each of the seminars gave a 45 Mark Vislay, Korean navy Cmdr. with a scenario presented by faculty, -minute executive-level presentation Byungo Kang, Tunisia navy Cmdr. according to one of the judges of the to a senior judging panel and then Ahmed Lajmi and Cmdr. Ronald Feb. 24 event. answered questions. Piret. The National Security Affairs The presentations included an as- The judging panel included: Rear (NSA) department at NWC hosted sessment of trends in the global se- Adm. (sel) Paul A. Strader, director, this year’s National Security Deci- curity environment looking out over Navy Policy Division; David S. C. sion Making (NSDM) final exercise. the next 20 years, the key themes for Chu, president, Institute for Defense The NSDM exercise serves as the a national security strategy, a nested Analyses; and Ambassador Paula J. capstone for the senior-level core national military strategy, and asso- Dobriansky, foreign policy expert trimester of study in future-oriented ciated operational concepts or ways and former diplomat specializing in national security affairs at the strate- to address the challenges and oppor- national security affairs. gic level. tunities of this future security envi- The NSDM trimester is part of For the exercise, the NSDM stu- ronment. NWC’s yearlong resident program dents are divided into 16 different They also discussed a force plan and is designed to prepare senior groups called seminars. for “Joint Force 2027” within rigid level joint and international officers “The purpose of the final exercise budget constraints, and an imple- and civilians for executive positions is to provide our students the oppor- mentation case of some features of in large national security organiza- tunity to demonstrate their mastery these strategies, operational con- tions. Major attention is given to of NSDM course concepts that they cepts or force plan that demonstrates joint and allied perspectives at the have learned during the 11-week the leadership challenges in bringing theater level or above and studies trimester,” said Jim Cook, associate an innovative idea to practical stress the growing complexity of professor of NSA and one of the achievement. decision making at higher levels of course leaders. “Additionally, we The winning team was Seminar 12. responsibility and authority. want to expose the seminars to the challenge of making tough strategic

3 AROUND THE STATION NMCRS Fund Drive gets underway! The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Newport kicked off their annual Active Duty Fund Drive on Wednesday, March 1. The Fund Drive runs March 1-31 for direct fundraising with supporting events such as “burger burns” and bake sales continu- ing through early to mid-May. Every dollar raised will support Active Duty and Re- tirees who come to any of the 60, worldwide NMCRS offices in need of financial assistance. In the first two months of 2017, NMCRS Newport has provided $19,291 in loans and grant assistance for emergencies, family support, car repairs, and emergency travel to our colleagues in need here in the Ocean State. The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society fund drive is truly a "BY OUR OWN FOR OUR OWN" campaign. Each The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society held a Chili contribution or donation made by a Sailor, Marine or Cook-off event to commemorate the start of this anyone interested in giving goes back to help a ser- year’s 2017 NMCRS fund drive yesterday. The viceman or woman and their families. Last year, the Cook-off was held at the Chapel of Hope where 8 Newport NMCRS Office provided $85,718. in finan- contestants showed up and vied for bragging rights. cial support to our troops and provided 133 personnel Walking away with the win this year was Yeoman with budget and financial counseling. NMCRS assists 2nd Class Derrick Miles, assigned to Naval Station all branches of the service—not just the Navy and Ma- Newport Command Administration. rine Corps. The installation coordinators for this year’s fund Another great NMCRS resource is the Thrift Shop. drive are Chief Kelly Mathis, Chief Bonita Myers, and The Thrift Shop is open each Tuesday and Thursday Commander Bob Flynn. If you have any questions from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Stop in for some great sav- about the Active Duty Fund Drive or NMCRS’ ser- ings and don’t forget that they are always looking for vices, please contact Navy-Marine Corps Relief Socie- donations. Last year, the NMCRS Thrift Shop in ty Director Kathryn Dennis at 841-7342, email Newport had almost 5,800 customers and $54,000. in [email protected] or stop by the NMCRS sales! office located in the Command Building, Building 690 See your command representative or go to: and they are open Monday—Thursday from 10 a.m. to http://nmcrsfunddrive.org/newport/ to donate to this 3 p.m. great cause. Anyone can give!

Military Saves Week! Capt. Dennis R.D. Boyer, Commanding Officer of Naval Sta- tion Newport kicked off Military Saves Week 2017 by sign- ing the official proclamation on Monday. Military Saves Week ran from Feb 27 through today and is a time for individuals to set aside time to focus on saving for their future. Danilo dela Dingo, Work and Family Life Consultant at Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC) and Nisha Farrell, Assistant Manager of Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) were on hand to promote savings tools and classes to help people achieve their financial goals. Stop into NFCU today or register for a budgeting class at FFSC and see how they can help you save!

4 AROUND THE STATION From a Galaxy Far, Far, Away… MWR Rebellion held Jedi training for the children of Naval Station New- port for winter school vacation last week. Children also walked through the Star Wars Battleground and helped with a laser tag space mission to save the galaxy, shown is MWR Rebellion member Kyle, left, explaining to the children how to help save the galaxy. Photos by Kelly Conner/MWR Marketing Coordinator

March is Women’s History Month! 2017 Theme: Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business Women's History Month originated in 1978, when the Sonoma County (California) Com- mission on the Status of Women initiated a women's history week to coincide with international women's day on 8 March. In 1981, in

response to growing support for the week, Con- gress passed a joint resolution proclaiming a women's history week. The National Women's History Project, a non -profit organization dedicated to honoring and preserving women's history, petitioned Congress in 1987 to expand the celebration to the entire month of March. Since then, National Women's History Month has commemorated the diverse contributions women Women in Volunteer Service (WAVES) arriving in have made, and continue to make, to our nation. Newport in April, 1944. (historical photo compliments of the More information on the office of women's policy US Naval War College Museum) and events, observances, policies, and instructions are available at the Navy Office of Women's Policy website at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/organization/bupers/womenspolicy/.

5 BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATES

Staff Sergeant Rachel Carmack stands at attention in front of her current class of Officer Candidate School can- didates, class 09-17, in the middle of their drill competition on March 2 inside Kay Hall. It was the culminating event of weeks of practicing drill and they scored high enough to receive the drill streamer. BZ, SSgt Carmack and 09-17! (Photo by OC Emily Holmes, NAVSTA Newport Public Affairs)

Congratulations to Cmdr. David Burkett who was promoted on March 2 by Surface Warfare Officer’s School (SWOS) Com- manding Officer CAPT Scott Robertson. Cmdr. Burkett was pinned by his wife, Al- lyson (right) and mother, Karen (left) Cmdr. Burkett is currently an N73 instructor at SWOS. Bravo Zulu Commander!

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Congratulations to Chief Petty Officer William Squires (pictured left) for being awarded “Senior Enlisted Instruc- tor of the Quarter” and to Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Melissa Acebo (pictured right) for being awarded “Junior Enlisted Instructor of the Quarter” at Officer Training Command. Both awards were presented by Officer Training Command Newport Commanding Officer, Capt. Michael Savageaux on February 24.

Congratulations to Lt. Branden Albrecht (pictured left) for earning his Master Training Specialist Certification and to Ships Servicemen Chief Ledezman Johnson (pictured right) for earning his Military Outstanding Volunteer Ser- vice Ribbon! Both were awarded by Capt. Doug Noble, Commanding Officer of Navy Supply Corps School on February 23.

Look for this emblem when you are out shopping, dining or getting things repaired here in R.I. The Newport County chamber of Commerce oversees this discount program—don’t forget to ask for a military discount if you see it! For a complete listing of retail, recreational and restaurants that participate in the program, go to www.risalutes.org

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Cmdr. Christopher Greer, JAG, USN, Of- ficer in Charge of Region Legal Service Of- fice (RLSO) Detachment, Groton presents Lt. Erin Schmidt, RLSO, Newport, a Navy Achievement Medal (Gold Star) for being recognized as the 2016 RLSO Junior Officer of the Year. Schmidt was also awarded a Navy Commendation Medal (Gold Star) as an end of tour award at a ceremony held last Friday in the NAVSTA Newport Command building. In addition to her work at RLSO, Lt. Schmidt also served as the installation staff judge advocate during her time here in Newport. Lt. Schmidt is leaving the service after eight very successful years.

Randy Powers, Paralegal at Region Legal Services Office, Newport, is awarded his Department of the Navy 5 year Civilian Service pin by Cmdr. Greer during the JAG ceremony last Friday. Mr. Powers also served 24 years in the active military. BZ Randy and thank you for staying “blue.”

This year five Naval Station Newport School Age Care 4-H members, pictured from left to right: Oliv- ia Krouson (12), Riley Sexton (8), Laura Lenzen (12), Lyla Potts (9), and Echo Flowers (8) (not pictured), enrolled to participate in the 4-H Public Presentations program. Youth who participate learn a lot about specific subjects, they also learn to or- ganize a presentation and express themselves to an audience, skills that will be very useful to them in the future. All of the participants were Blue Ribbon winners and three of the children were invited to participate in the State 4-H Public Presentation set for tonight. (Photo by Tracey Craft MWR Marketing)

8 THE MEAT & POTATOES OF LIFE Lisa Smith Wanted: Mom Manager Molinari I was late for the meeting. Again. But deep inside, I knew the inevi- “Ms. Molinari,” my boss might With an armful of crumpled pa- table pattern of my life would re- say, “while it is clear that you are pers, I rushed down the hall. Sheep- peat itself. My week would start out no stranger to hard work, there is ishly, I found a seat at the table, and productive. But soon, something room for improvement in the areas began with as much authority as I would throw me off track – a of task prioritization, self- could muster: school project, a sick kid, writer’s motivation and personal hygiene. It “This meeting is called to order at, block. One item on my To Do list is my recommendation that you let’s see, twelve minutes after nine. would collide into the next, and the avoid distractions from your daily If you don’t mind, I’d prefer that ensuing pile up would become priorities such as TJ Maxx, free these weekly sessions start overwhelming. samples, and mid-day reruns of promptly at the top of ‘Mob Wives.’” the hour. Now, without But unless I find someone further delay, let’s get willing to be compensated in down to business.” meatloaf, I can’t afford to pay a “The van still needs manager to give me direction. I new brakes, and if you am the manager, damn it, and I wait much longer, have to take responsibility. you’ll be paying for Even if it feels like I’m being rotors too. Lilly has her dragged through life behind my driver’s test on Tuesday dirty white minivan, I’ll contin- at 3:15, but you must ue this never-ending game of somehow get her to the catch up until the job is done. dentist at four. The I’ll try to avoid getting tangled checkbook hasn’t been balanced in By Friday, Francis would come in the minutiae – the e-mails, the three months, which might explain home from work to find no dinner, dust bunnies, the bills, the burnt why you bounced a check last unfolded laundry heaped on the dinners, the dark roots – and focus week,” I continued. coffee table, and me, dazed and un- on the big picture: Keeping our “Francis is on his last pair of clean showered, draped over my comput- family happy and healthy. underwear, so please put a load of er chair where I’d been surfing vin- Long-term analysis indicates that hot whites in at your earliest con- tage Tupperware on e-Bay for the this family is on an upward trend. venience. Moby is due for his last three hours. Subordinates may complain from monthly flea and tick medication. What fundamental flaw in my time to time, but all in all, they re- You must write two articles this character has made it so difficult port excellent workplace satisfac- week. The repairman is coming on for me to keep up with my respon- tion. As manager, I sometimes lack Thursday between eight and two to sibilities as a work-from-home mil- efficiency, but I am dedicated, sin- fix the fridge. And you need to get itary spouse and mom? cere, and work overtime and on serious about that juice cleanse. After some thought, and half a weekends without pay. Now, how do you plan to get all box of Cheese Nips, I realized that I Despite its flaws, this family busi- that done?” I finished, and took a have always been a soldier, not a ness is thriving, so there is no im- slurp of coffee. commander. An indian, not a chief. mediate need for new management. Crickets. A workerbee, not the queen. I’m No one responded, because I was not lazy. I’m not incompetent. I’m having my weekly meeting with not disorganized. I just need a Lisa’s syndicated column appears in myself, and as usual, I had no idea supervisor, a boss, a manager to military and civilian newspapers including Stars and Stripes, and on her blog at how to answer my own demands. I watch over me and keep me on www.themeatandpotatoesoflife.com scribbled a “To Do” list, marked a track. and can be contacted at few things on the calendar, and Ahh, how different things would [email protected] or on then went about my day, deter- be with someone to offer clear di- Twitter: @MolinariWrites or ‘like’ her on mined to get it all done once and rection and guidance. Facebook at: https://facebook.com/ TheMeatandPotatoesofLife for all.

9 AT THE MUSEUM

Naval War College Museum announces new exhibit By Liz DeLucia, U.S. Naval War College Museum The U.S. Naval War College Museum is hosting a new exhibit, “This is No Drill: The United States Enters World War II,” that will be on display until June 1, 2017. Join us on Mar. 9 at noon, for the The exhibit is inspired by the “urgent” radiogram that went out to Naval War College (NWC) Muse- all U.S. Navy ships near Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941, stating “AIR RAID um’s 8 Bells Lecture at the Sea- ON PEARL HARBOR X THIS IS NO DRILL.” men’s Church Institute (SCI), 18 Rear Adm. Husband E. Kimmel, then-commander in chief of the Market St., downtown Newport, to Pacific Fleet, sent the message moments after Japanese aircraft began hear local author, Richard Simpson dropping bombs on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor. discuss “Goat Island and the U.S. Na- Less than two hours later, more than 2,400 people had lost their val Torpedo Station: Guncotton, lives and many more were wounded in the attack that pushed the Unit- Smokeless Powder and Torpedoes.” ed States into World War II. The exhibit occupies the museum’s art gallery on the first floor and This monthly lecture series is free features artifacts related to the events at Pearl Harbor. Artifacts in- and open to the public; and no reser- clude a metal fragment of USS Arizona; a diorama by Robert D. Brac- vations are required. Parking, first ci entitled, “Last Liberty,” which depicts Arizona’s crew preparing to come first served, is available in the go ashore for what will turn out to be their final evening of rest and lot next to SCI; or the Mary St. lot, relaxation; a Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve uniform worn by Ameri- free for Newport residents; and me- can Alex Cherry; and models of Japanese naval aircraft used in World War II. tered parking also. Bring a friend. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact 401-841-4052 or visit https://www.usnwc.edu/museum

Have you seen any of these people? The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is seeking assistance in location the following persons. If you have information regarding these individuals, please contact the Naval Criminal Investigative Service at 1-844-579-3648 (24 hours hotline) or call NCIS NE at (401) 841-7113.

10 MORALE, WELFARE, & RECREATION

11 FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER March 2017 #StayPositive

Workshops: For in- Fleet & Family Support Center & Child and Youth Pro- formation on any of grams are working on a trending project that's targeted these programs or towards combating our sailors' stress-- positivity cards. workshops and to reg- The #StayPositive campaign will be hosting four events ister, please call (401) where Sailors, family members and children can compose 841-2283. Active du- and decorate positive phrases on index cards. These cards ty, family members, in turn will be compiled, professionally laminated and la- Reservists, National beled with the NAVSTA logo to be distributed, with the Guard, retirees, and goal of spreading cheerfulness throughout the installation. DoD employees are The cards' messages will be short but positive, operating welcome. on the concept that sometimes it does not take much to help uplift someone's spirits. Stress does not discriminate: Mar. 6-8 Ombudsman Basic 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. being on shore duty does not keep our service members Mar 13-17 Transition GPS 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from being affected by it, and using our children's art is a Mar 15: Military Pay Issues 9 to 10:30 a.m. unique way of helping Sailors to lighten their mood. Mar 15: Homebuyers Seminar 6-8 p.m. Please come and support this campaign on one of the Mar 16: SAPR Victim Advocate Refresher following dates and locations: Training 9-11 a.m. & 1-3 p.m. March 8: Child Development Center and School Age Mar. 21 Car Buying 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Care Center from 2:30—5 p.m. Mar. 22 Blended Retirement 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. March 14: NAVSTA HQ BLDG 690 Lobby 2 to 4 p.m. Mar. 23 Interviewing Process 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 16: Single Sailor Liberty Center 5 to 7 p.m. Mar. 28 Consumer Awareness 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. These events are open to all hands, and will be in loca- Mar. 28: FAP/SAPR Training for CDO’s 8-9 a.m. tions that are comfortable both for families and single Mar 29-30: VA Technical Training 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sailors.

Relocation: Preparing for Your Move

When you receive permanent change of station (PCS) orders, you may have some questions. --Will there be housing on the installation? --What are the schools like? --Do they have soccer? --Will my spouse be able to get a job? The Fleet and Family Support Center’s (FFSC) Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) makes moving easier. FFSC staff will help you with all aspects of moving so that you can prepare for it, survive it and enjoy it. (OK, enjoying it may be a stretch.) But if you visit your local FFSC, you will be able to plan for the move and be better prepared for whatever comes your way. Planning and preparation, as well as a sense of humor and positive attitude, have been proven by military spouses to be sure-fire stress reducers. The Smooth Move Workshop at the FFSC will address move- related topics such as shipping household goods, travel, entitlements, passports, personal security, culture shock, family preparation and the sponsorship program. Your FFSC has resources that contain information about bases worldwide as well as a lending locker, where you can borrow household items prior to or at arrival during the move. If you are unable to attend a Smooth Move Workshop, set up a one-on-one session with the FFSC Relocation Consultant. With so many resources available, you may feel like you are drinking from a fire hose, but the FFSC RAP will help you take it one step at a time and point out the best resources to start with and to help you along your way. The Relocation Assistance Program has everything you need to make your move as smooth as possible.

12 AT THE CLINICS

AT THE CHAPEL Weekday Special Services: NAPS Bible Study is Monday at 6 p.m. Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) is on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. A weekly Catholic mass is on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. The Muslim prayer room is available every Friday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chapel of Hope.

Weekend Services (SUNDAY): 7:45 a.m. Protestant Liturgical Service (weekly Communion) 9 a.m. Catholic Mass, Chapel of Hope 9 a.m. Open Bible Study at Perry Hall Room 100

Need to talk? There are many resources for service members to talk to that offer confidentiality, i.e. Medical, Fleet and Family counselors. These resources offer a limited form of confidentiality and certain topics must be reported when disclosed to them. Navy Chaplains are an exception to this rule and offer 100% COMPLETE confidentiality to all service members. A Chaplain is available 24 hours a day, between 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- day-Friday, call 841-2234. To speak to a Chaplain after hours call (401) 862-8457.

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Free Tax Filing On Base Band Northeast, a contingent from Officer Training Command Newport, the Navy Supply Corps School, In partnership with the IRS, a Marine Corps Detachment Newport, the Senior En- Tax-Aide volunteer is again pre- listed Academy, Naval Health Clinic New England, paring personal federal and state Newport, and Navy and Marine Corps Color Guards tax returns free of charge for military members, re- will all be participating. Come out and show your tirees, staff employees and their families at the Military pride and celebrate with the community! NAVSTA Command Building, 690 Peary St. (bldg. 690) now through Apr 11. NAPS Mens Lacross vs. North Eastern This free service is offered each Tuesday from 10 University Club on Nimitz Field March 4 a.m. to 2 p.m.; appointments are preferred. at 1 p.m.. Come on out and cheer on the For appointments or additional information, please home team! call Jeff Carney at (401) 294-6775 or email: [email protected] Upcoming Blood Drives The Tax-Aide program is sponsored by the Volun- The Rhode Island Blood Center will teer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Coun- host the following blood drive on the seling for the Elderly (TCE) programs; volunteers base this month. You don't have to be are trained and certified annually by the IRS. assigned to the command hosting the drive to donate When you go for your appointment, make sure to so swing by and drop off a pint! bring a current photo ID, social security cards, wage March 21: Naval Justice School from 1 to 5 p.m. in and earnings statements (pay, interest/dividends, so- Midges Café cial security, pension, etc), health insurance docu- For more information on donating or hosting a mentation and last year’s tax return, if possible. drive, call Sarah Perez, Rhode Island Blood Center Electronic or paper filing is available, however, e- Account Manager, ph: (401) 621-0155 or email spe- filing preferred. Mr. Carney is located across from [email protected] NAVSTA Admin. Jeff Carney, the Tax Assistance Volunteer, is a Na- ID Card Section Announcement vy veteran with 30 years of active duty and 40+ Naval Station Newport ID card section will be years of tax preparation experience. serving Officer Development School Students only on 2 of their 3 workstations on March 7 from 7:30 Newport Navy Choristers in Concert a.m. to 4 p.m. Please be advised that the wait time When: March 12 4:00 p.m. for walk-ins will be longer than usual during this Where: St. Barnabas Church on 1697 East Main Rd. time. They apologize for any inconvenience that Cost: $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for Seniors, and $20.00 this may cause.. All walk-ins must be completely for families. The concert will benefit the Navy Ma- processed by 4 p.m. and they will only accept cus- rine Corps Relief Society and the Newport Navy tomers that they can completely process prior to this Choristers. For more information, contact Pat time. Please visit their website at https://rapids- McGue at 401-849-1135 appointments.dmdc.osd.mil to schedule an appointment. Safety Tip: Cook with caution and stay on the alert! If you are Military Women Across the Nation (MWAN) sleepy or have consumed alcohol don’t use the stove The women veterans and active duty of R.I. ask or stovetop. Stay in the kitchen while you are fry- your participation in nominating an Active Duty ing, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitch- woman in your command for the award of the R.I. en for even a short period of time, turn off the cook- Miliary Active Duty Woman of the Year. This pres- ing appliance. tigious award is sponsored by RI, Ocean State Unit 118. The award is open to all military service wom- St. Patrick’s Day Parade en of all branches of the service and the R.I. Nation- The Navy and Marine Corps will be well represented al Guard. For more information and a nomination in this year’s Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade kick- packet, call 294-2434 or email [email protected] ing off on Broadway, March 11 at 11 a.m. Navy

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Free Yoga Motorcycle Safety Classes The North Kingstown VFW offers free yoga every The Naval Safety Office Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm to 7:15 PM at the will be hosting motorcycle North Kingston Cold Spring Community Center down safety courses in April. If at the North Kingstown Town Beach. This class is you are active duty and open to all current and former service members and want to ride your motorcy- their families. If you participate in 3 classes you will cle on the installation then these classes are mandato- receive a free yoga mat and t-shirt. No need to pre- ry. DoN civilians can sign up for the classes if space register, just show up an participate. is available. The Basic Rider class will be held April 3 and 4 and again April 26 and 27 (2 day class). Ad- SNA Join Up vanced Rider Courses are scheduled for April 21 and The Surface Navy Association will host a join-up 28 (1 day class). You can register on ESAMS or by meeting at Caleb & Broad, 162 Broadway, Newport going to www.navymotorcyclerider.com. Call 841- on Thursday, Mar. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with 1390 or email [email protected] for addi- free food. They will be showing highlights from the tional information. National SNA Symposium.

TRAFFIC SCHEDULED ROAD WORK: - NUWC Gate 32: Open Mon-Fri, ATTENTION FAST DRIVERS! Perry Rd & Luce Ave: Water line 6:30 to 9 a.m. and 3:30 to 5:30 NAVSTA POLICE are issuing installation work will continue p.m., for commuters. Federal Traffic violation tickets around the intersection of Perry that will result in monetary fines or Road and Luce Avenue and on the DON’T DRINK & DRIVE! you can contest them by going to O’Club access road through the end There are plenty of options for get- federal court in Provi- of March. Traffic patterns at this ting around without sitting behind dence. This is in addi- intersection and around Coasters the wheel after you have been tion to running the risk Harbor Island may be changing. drinking alcohol. Here on Aquid- of having your driving Drivers need to stay flexible and neck Island, Orange Cab (401) 737- privileges on the base suspended by please do not cut through the hous- 2868); Bizarros Transportation the Commanding Officer. Please ing area. (774) 930-2416) and Airport Taxi slow down and remind your col- (401) 841-0030) all have drivers leagues to do the same. Chandler Avenue: Barriers in the who have been cleared to drive on- eastbound lane will remain during to the installation - so just specify MIDDLETOWN POLICE steam line repairs until the project you want to be picked up or DEPARTMENT REMINDS is complete (date to be determined. dropped off on the base when you MOTORISTS TO call for the cab. FOCUS ON DRIVING GATE HOURS: Throughout the month, the Mid- Following are routine gate hours: dletown Police Department will be -Gate 1: Gate 1 is open 7 days a reminding motorist not to “Text week/24 hours a day for routine and Drive”. The police department traffic. is partnering with RIDOT to estab- - Gate 2: Open for morning com- lish enforcement patrols directed at mute Mon-Fri, from 6:30 to 8:30 distracted driving. These High Visi- a.m. - incoming traffic only. bility Enforcement patrols will fo- -Gate 17: Open Mon-Fri from 6 cus on areas around town that have a.m. to 6 p.m. been subject to a high number of - NHCNE Gate 7: Open Mon-Fri 6 motor vehicle accidents due to dis- a.m. to 6 p.m. tracted driving. - NUWC Gate 23: Open Mon-Fri, 24/7, for commuters.

15 AROUND THE FLEET Expanding slime produced by bottom-dwelling fish has captured the imagination of the U.S. Navy It looks and feels a lot like snot, but Navy researchers believe slime produced by the primi- tive hagfish could help save lives. The bottom-dwelling hagfish is commonly re- ferred to as a slime eel because it looks like an eel and produces a slimy substance that quickly expands in water to enable it to escape from predators by clogging up an attacker’s gills. That unique capability is what has captured the Navy’s imagination . Its researchers believe that, by reproducing the slime, they one day could replace synthetic products derived from petroleum, such as Kev- lar that’s used in bulletproof vests. It’s not just science fiction, either. The Navy says one of its research teams in Panama City, Fla., has already re-created the material. Now it’s beginning to work on how best to turn the synthetic slime into something useful. Ryan Kincer demonstrates the elasticity of the authentic Pacific “From a tactical standpoint, it would be inter- hagfish slime aboard Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City esting to have a material that can change the Division. properties of the water at dilute concentrations in a matter of seconds,” Ryan Kincer, a materials engineer strong and expansive,” he said. “It can expand 10,000 at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, times in volume in milliseconds.” said in a statement. To create the proteins, Kogot grew them in separate pe- The Navy also envisions using the material in products tri dishes filled with E. coli bacteria, isolated and purified to protect firefighters and divers, as an anti-shark spray, them, and then combined them using a centrifuge. Re- and as a coating for ships to protect against algae, barna- searchers knew they had successfully duplicated the cles and other aquatic life that typically attach to them. slime by examining their version with a scanning elec- Eventually, some products derived from the slime could tron microscope. work their way into the private sector. Kogot said no special equipment was necessary, either. While there are several varieties of hagfish – frequently It’s all equipment most biotechnology researchers al- called one of the world’s ugliest species – Navy research- ready have. The filament that’s created is stored in a ers used the Pacific hagfish in their slime-duplication ef- screwtop vial and kept in a refrigerator when it’s not in forts. That’s because the Pacific hagfish has already been use, although it maintains its properties at room tempera- genetically sequenced. ture. Josh Kogot, a biochemist at Naval Surface Warfare Kogot said some practical-application testing on the Center, Panama City Division, said in a telephone inter- material has already begun, but he did not elaborate for view that using the Pacific hagfish allowed researchers to what uses. work quickly by specifically looking into its DNA se- Right now, his team is looking for ways to increase the quence and proteins. duplicated slime’s ability to attach to different surfaces, The slime they’re interested in is a combination of two potential delivery systems, and enhancing its stability in proteins and saltwater. Kogot said it took about six different environments, according to the Navy. months to reproduce the slime into a filament. Kogot said it’s too early to tell when a product using the “What’s fascinating to me is just how simple in the synthetic slime could be integrated into the fleet, but test- grand scheme of things this system is. It’s really a two- ing on specific applications could begin within six protein system with seawater, and it’s able to be this months to a year.

16 AROUND THE FLEET March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

By Yan Kennon, NH Jacksonville, PAO JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) -- March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to recognize the more than 5 million Americans living with traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related disabilities. TBI is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or a penetrating head injury which disrupts the normal function of the brain. However, not all blows or jolts to the head result in TBI. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), TBI contributes to about 30 percent of all injury deaths in the U.S. each year. "Know the signs and symptoms of TBI and seek proper care," said Dr. Kirsten Pollick, Naval Hospital Jacksonville's neuropsychologist, TBI program direc- Hospitalman David Vargas (left), a behavioral health tor and mental health department head. "The severity technician at Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville, con- of a TBI can range from mild, with a brief change in ducts a block design test on a patient to assess func- mental status or consciousness; to severe, with an ex- tioning of the parietal and frontal lobes. Traumatic tended period of unconsciousness or amnesia." brain injury (TBI) can severely reduce performance. At least 2.5 million children and adults sustain TBIs TBI can occur when an outside force impacts the each year. Of those, about 2.2 million are treated in emergency departments and about 280,000 are hospi- head with enough force to move the brain within the talized for TBI-related injuries. skull, resulting in a direct injury to the brain. (U.S. Na- Physical signs and symptoms of TBI include loss of vy photo by Jacob Sippel, Naval Hospital Jacksonville Public consciousness, state of being dazed, headache, fuzzy or Affairs/Released). blurry vision, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, sensitivity to light, balance problems, or feeling tired or having no tation or referral from their Medical Home Port team, energy. Deployment Health Center, Neurology, or Behavioral Some symptoms appear right away, while others Health. might not be noticed for days or months after injury. To learn more about brain injury awareness visit the Children with a brain injury can have the same symp- CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov. toms as adults, but it's often harder for them to let oth- NH Jacksonville's priority since its founding in 1941 ers know how they feel. is to heal the nation's heroes and their families. The Leading causes of TBI include falls, being hit by an command is comprised of the Navy's third largest hos- object, and motor vehicle crashes. Active-duty person- pital and five branch health clinics across Florida and nel and Reservists are at an increased risk for sustain- Georgia. Of its patient population -- 163,000 active ing a TBI while deployed to areas with increased risk and retired Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, guards- of blast exposures, such as improvised explosive de- men, and their families -- about 85,000 are enrolled vices. However, of all new cases of TBI among mili- with a primary care manager and Medical Home Port tary personnel, about 80 percent occur in non-deployed team at one of its facilities. settings such as motor vehicle crashes, falls, sports and recreation activities, and assaults. Individuals with suspected brain injuries should seek medical care immediately by contacting their Medical Home Port team to schedule an urgent care appointment, or for emergencies going to the emergency room or calling 911. NH Jacksonville patients can be evaluated by the hospital's TBI screening program after receiving a consul-

17 VETERAN NEWS

Operation Stand Down Steak Fry Veterans confronting the challenges of readjusting to Dinner is served from 3 p.m. -6:00 p.m. with music civilian life after their post-Sept. 11 military service. and raffles throughout the night! "'Soldier On' presents these women's compelling and Where: Smithfield Elks Lodge located at 326 Farnum illuminating stories in the context of a civilian popula- Pike, Smithfield RI tion that has little appreciation for the experiences and When: Saturday March 4, 2017 2 to 8 p.m. sacrifices of female Veterans," said film director Susan Cost: $20 per. Ticket Sipprelle. "Natasha, Amanda and Lyndsey are forth- right about their problems and manage to find mo- Restart your career with VA Vocational Re- ments of humor amidst their struggles, while they habilitation and Employment (VR&E) gradually reconnect to the inner strength and resilience that have always defined them." Are you a Veteran or Servicemember with a service- Both events are free and open to the public, but seat- connected disability? VAs Vocational Rehabilitation ing is limited. For more information or to RSVP, con- and Employment (VR&E) program may be able to tact [email protected]. help you tackle barriers to employment.

The VR&E program assists Veterans and Service- NMCB-40 Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony members who have an established employment handi- 10 a.m., Apr. 29th at the U.S. Navy Seabee Museum cap resulting from a service-connected disability. The and Memorial Park in Quonset Point, North Kingston program offers one-on-one support, counseling, and at 10 a.m. Email [email protected] for more training to start on your next career path. information on this event. VR&E services may help you:. * Evaluate your current skills and interests “Women Veterans across the Nation Tea" * Receive vocational counseling and rehabilitation sponsored by Rhode Island State unit planning 118 to be held at the R.I. Veterans * Develop your resume and search for a job Home on Wednesday, March 15 at * Get the support you need through case manage- 1:30 p.m.. All women Veterans and ment and counseling Active duty Women are welcome. Learn more about VR&E benefits and services by going to: http://explore.va.gov/employment-services/ vocational-rehabilitation RI WW I Veterans to Be Honored April 6, 2017 marks the 100th Anniversary of Ameri- Women's History Month Events for ca's entry into WW I. Over four million Americans Veterans served in this conflict and within that number were 28,817 from Rhode Island with 612 making the su- PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence VA Medical preme sacrifice in the cause of freedom. Center is honoring women Veterans with two events Since 1900 the mission of the Rhode Island Com- Thursday, March 16, 2017. mandery of the Military Order of Foreign Wars has The first event is a women Veterans history event been to promote our military history and honor all from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the fifth floor auditorium of Rhode Island men and women who have served their the main hospital building, Providence VAMC, on 830 country in uniform. Chalkstone Ave. The event will feature women Veter- They will do just that on Sunday, April 2 at 11 a.m. an speakers, eligibility information and resource mate- with a memorial service for all WW I Veterans to be rials for female Veterans who wish to celebrate or en- held at the WW I Monument, Memorial Park, South roll for VA health care services. Main St. Providence. The Commandery invites all who During the evening, the Providence VA Medical have a WW I Veteran in their family to attend and Center is collaborating with the Gender and Women's honor their loved one. There will be a short program Studies Program at Rhode Island College for a screen- followed by a Memorial Wreath laying ceremony and ing of "Soldier On: Life After Deployment" from 5 to each attendee will have an opportunity to speak out 7 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on 600 Mount their Veteran's name to commemorate their service Pleasant Ave. in Providence. The documentary film, and sacrifice. For more info, contact Lt. Col. Dennis by Tree of Life Productions, is about three women Morgan [email protected] or 401-533-8404.