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Gunnery Sgt. James Saint Leger salutes Stevens with the color guard of Sgt. Benford Henry, Cpl. Timothy guest Schewe, Cpl. Jacob Myers, MA2 James Bailey and speaker MA3 Ryan Miserendino, honoring the memory of Camden Navy League Marine Cpl. salutes 25 Kings Bay Jason Dunham, April 22 at personnel May 8 Dunham Barracks on From the Camden-Kings Bay Council of board Naval the Navy League of the United States Submarine Base Kings Bay. The Camden-Kings Bay Council More photos of the Navy League of the United inside on Pages States will honor the 25 top Sail- 4 and 5. ors, Coast Guardsmen and a Ma- rine stationed at Naval Submarine Navy photo Base Kings Bay and at the Coast by EM1 Mark Treen Guard’s Maritime Safety and Se- curity Team in St. Marys, at its May 8 Sea Services Awards Ban- quet. The banquet, the council’s sig- Marines honor Dunham’s memory nature event of the year, gives On 10th anniversary of mate sacrifice. gent approached Dunham and started an recognition to “We have a respon- altercation, choking the corporal. the honorees selfless act that saved lives, sibility as Marines to Two Marines responded to the scuffle for their accom- honor those heroes and began helping their comrade. plishments and earned Medal of Honor who have gone before Dunham’s last words were, “No, no. is an opportu- Stevens By MC2 Ashley Hedrick us such as Cpl. Dun- Watch his hands.” nity for the entire Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Public Affairs ham, who made the ul- The insurgent dropped a grenade. community to show appreciation timate sacrifice for his Dunham took off his helmet, dropped to these incredible individuals for Marines and Sailors of Naval Subma- fellow Marines,” Sgt. to the ground and covered the grenade their hard work, dedication and rine Base Kings Bay Marine Corps Secu- Maj. Marc Chabot said. Dunham with his helmet and his body to shield his service to our nation and our com- rity Force Battalion came together April “It is our responsibility brothers. munity throughout the year. 22 to commemorate and honor the life of to carry on his legacy.” All three Marines were seriously The special guest speaker at fallen Marine Cpl. Jason Dunham, who On April 14, 2004, while manning a the banquet will be Master Chief died in battle 10 years ago paying the ulti- checkpoint in Karabilah, Iraq, an insur- See Dunham, Page 7 Petty Officer of the Navy Michael D. Stevens. The event takes place Thursday, May 8, at Magnolia’s in the Kings Bay Conference Center on board Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. A reception begins at 6 p.m. fol- CNIC vIsIt lowed by dinner and the program at 7 p.m. The public is invited Commander, Navy Installations to attend along with the regular Command, Vice Adm. William membership. D. French, walks with Naval All attendees must send ad- Submarine Base Kings Bay vance dinner payment at $25 per Commanding Officer, Capt. person and the names of indi- Harvey Guffey, near Pirates viduals in their group to Cheryl Cove Galley during his base tour Aston, 103 Hallowes Drive S., St. April 25. The CNIC visited the Marys, GA 31558. Make checks Emergency Operation Center, payable to “Camden - Kings Bay Dry Dock, Explosive Handling Navy League.” Warf 2, Fire Station 1, The Big The deadline to receive reserva- EZ Liberty Center, Magnolia’s, tions is Monday, May 5. Unaccompanied Housing Barracks, To access the base for the meet- Fitness Center, Commissary, Navy ing, all attendees must show either Exchange, Base Chapel, Fleet and an active duty or retired military Family Support Center, Child and ID, a Kings Bay Navy League pho- Youth Services facilities and Family to ID available only to Camden – Housing. While at Magnolia’s, the Kings Bay Council members, or CNIC attended a luncheon with submit in advance a consent form the Camden County Partnership. and undergo a background check. Navy photo by EM1 Mark Treen See League, Page 7

USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) Nurse on call (Blue) takes home the award for over phone best center- piece, below, By Jeanne Casey at the 114th Naval Hospital Jacksonville Deputy Public Affairs Officer Submarine Ball April 26 at the Beginning May 2, a new, 24/7 Nurse Hyatt Regency Advice Line is available. in Jacksonville. Call 800-TRICARE (800-874-2273) and select option 1 for help with urgent Courtesy photos care, day or night—including holidays. A registered nurse assesses symp- toms, can direct patients to care, and assist with self-care. Nurses can advise parents about children’s medical is- sues, as well. The Nurse Advice Line is staffed by nurses who give medical advice and customer service Check us out Online! staff who verify TRI- CARE eligibility. If needed, staff can See Nurse, Submarine Ball kingsbayperiscope.com Page 3 2 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, May 1, 2014

Local news and views Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, Ga. Now hear this! Assistance offers for crime victims By LN2 Kevin P. Van Gorder right to transitional compensation, The Players sets military job fair Navy Judge Advocate Generals office and most importantly, the right to The Players will welcome active duty, Re- Navy Jag be treated with dignity and respect. serve, retired military, veterans, and military As a victim of a crime, one should If the assistance a victim or wit- spouses to TPC Sawgrass 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., not fear retaliation, be forced to re- For example, if you are a victim or ness desires is best provided by a dif- Saturday, May 3, to participate in its third-an- main silent, or feel removed from witness of domestic violence, a legal ferent resource, the RLSO will make nual military job fair, in partnership with the the legal process. assistance attorney can assist you referrals to a Sexual Assault Preven- Jacksonville Military Veterans Coalition. It’s Oftentimes, victims and witnesses with the divorce process. tion and Response victim advocate, free and open to military personnel, veterans of crimes suffer emotionally, physi- If your spouse is a servicemem- Naval Criminal Investigative Service and military spouses who are seeking employ- cally, and socially. ber and not providing support for agent, Family Advocacy Program ment. There will be 50 companies on hand, all The goal of the Department of De- dependents, RLSO can assist with advisor, Victim Legal Counsel or a with open hiring opportunities. Free career fense is to mitigate, if not eliminate, getting command- or court-ordered Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society counseling and resume-writing assistance will the hardships that victims and wit- support. Identity theft victims can representative. be provided, as well as information on local nesses experience. be assisted with fighting off credi- RLSOs world-wide offer a range educational institutions with veterans’ pro- As part of this effort, Region Legal tors, repairing damaged credit, and of support services to victims and grams. Service Offices offer legal assistance preventing future losses. witnesses as they navigate the legal to those who have been adversely af- Additionally, RLSO legal assis- process. NSB pedestrian bridges to close fected by crime. tance staff offer counseling to ensure If you have been victimized or In the coming days the Seabees on board RLSO legal assistance services victims and witnesses are aware of have been a witness to a crime and Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay will begin cover civil legal matters including, other rights and services available. have questions about your rights or repairs to pedestrian bridges at Madison and but not limited to, domestic dis- Depending on the situation, these assistance available, visit a RLSO in Clay adjacent to branch health clinic, Madi- putes, child custody and support rights may include the right to be your area. Office locations can be son and Meadowlark adjacent to Meadowlark obligations, landlord-tenant issues, notified of court proceedings and to found using the Legal Assistance Of- Enlisted Commissioning Program and on the identity theft, and rights under the be present at most public hearings, fice Locator Tool at http://www.jag. walkway paralleling Madison between Medi- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. the right to expedited transfer, the navy.mil. cal and the water tower. These bridges will be closed to both pedestrian and bicycle traffic until late May. Scholarship’s deadline is May 12 NMCRS Uniform Locker open You’ve heard the expression, “There’s no free From the Kings Bay Employer Committee Rachel Baldwin, a member of the lunch.” But how about free uniforms? The Na- employer committee’s scholarship vy-Marine Corps Relief Society has a Uniform The Kings Bay Employer Com- KB Employer Committee subcommittee, at rbaldwin@cam- Locker that offers a large selection of used uni- mittee is taking applications for a den.k12.ga.us or (912) 729-4790. forms, jackets, hats, shoe and more for active $500 college scholarship from high homeschoolers, who live in Cam- Applications for the scholarships duty men and women at no cost. Visit the uni- school seniors in Camden County. den County and are entering their are available at the GDOL’s Kings form locker at the NMCRS office in Building The deadline to apply for the Tracy freshman year at an accredited insti- Bay Career Center, 406 Osborne St. 1032 at 926 USS James Madison Road. It’s open L. Foreman Scholarship is Monday, tution of higher education. In addi- in St. Marys, and the Camden Coun- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The May 12. tion to attending school, applicants ty High School Guidance Office. For locker also appreciates uniform donations. For The scholarship is funded by an also must be working part-time or additional information, contact the more information, call (912) 573-3928. employer committee endowment serve a documented internship for career center at (912) 673-6942. established in 2005 in memory of a minimum of 10 hours per week. Employer committees are groups the late Tracy L. Foreman, who died The scholarships are non-renewable of local business representatives Marine Corps League drive on in 2003. Foreman was an employ- and not based on financial need. The Kings Bay Detachment No. 1229 of the who establish and maintain working ment marketing representative at To qualify for the scholarship, ap- Marine Corps League is looking for mem- relationships between employers the Georgia Department of Labor’s plicants must submit an applica- bers. Meetings are the second Tuesday of each and GDOL career centers. The Kings Kings Bay Career Center. tion, school records, test scores and Bay Employer Committee works month. The league volunteers aid and -assis Kings Bay Employer Committee a 2-to-3 page essay. The essay theme with the Kings Bay Career Center. tance to Marine and Navy Corpsman widows President Al Daniels of Dominos is how to use education and training To learn more about career op- and orphans and observes historical Marine donated $500 for this year’s scholar- to develop or support a new busi- portunities, connect with us on anniversaries. For more information, e-mail ship award. ness or industry in the Kings Bay Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, [email protected]. The scholarship will be awarded area. which can be conveniently accessed to a graduating senior, including Questions should be directed to at www.employgeorgia.com. Balfour Beatty offers scholarship Balfour Beatty Communities is accepting scholarship application from high school and undergraduate student who live in Balfour Be- FFSC offers new Parenting Class atty Communities and plan to attend accred- ited educational/technical institutions in the From Kings Bay Fleet and Family Support Ways helps parents learn to commu- 2014-15 academic year. To apply, go to www. Center nicate with their children, spouse bbcommunitiesfoundation.org/scholarships. Kings Bay FFSC and family in a positive way. aspx. Applications must be postmarked by Kings Bay Fleet and Family Sup- 6, Structure & Safety covers the May 2. port Center is offering a new and garding each of the class topics: benefits of routines, ways to help improved educational experience 1, Ages & Stages involves ages and families bond, as well as helpful in- Shrimp Festival begins May 1 on parenting. stages of physical and sexual devel- formation to safeguard your family The 51st Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival This six-session class is facilitated opment from birth to age 18. and maintain a healthy home envi- runs Thursday, May 1 through Sunday, May 4, by two licensed clinical social work- 2, Parenting Styles & Co-parenting ronment. in downtown Fernandina Beach, Fla. For more ers, Sallie Galyean, the child coun- discusses parenting styles and co- Classes are held at FFSC 9 to 11:30 information, visit www.shrimpfestival.com. selor and Mary Jenssen, a clinical parenting, as well as struggles with a.m., Mondays. counselor and FAP case manager. divorce, blended and extended fam- Each participant will receive a Eagles host Child Advocacy Day Both of these facilitators have ilies. certificate of completion for each St. Marys Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 4379 experience working with military 3, Child Abuse & Domestic Vio- session attended. When all six par- hosts Annual Child Advocacy Day 9 a.m. to 2 families and the common struggles lence teaches parents about the ef- enting sessions have been attended, p.m., Saturday, May 10 behind the St. Marys parents encounter. fects of domestic violence and child the participant receives a certificate Police Department, 101 Industrial Drive, St. The rotating class schedule al- abuse on children as well as how to for completion for the course. Marys. The event educates people to agencies lows participants to join at any time, cope and resources to assist fami- There is so much valuable infor- and services in the community. Parents have choose a particular class topic to lies. mation in this class, but you won’t the option to have children fingerprinted and attend, make up a class or take a 4, Dealing with Misbehavior ex- know until you sign up. photos taken. Food will be provided. For more refresher class throughout the next plores the misbehavior of children, Call FFSC at 573-4512 and ask to information, contact Juan Escudero at (912) session cycle. The interactive ses- why they do what they do and how sign up for the next Parenting Class, 227-1137 or FOE at (912) 882-5335. sions promote an informal and parents can appropriately respond or ask to speak with one of the fa- stimulating educational experience. to negative behavior. cilitators who can provide you with Base lost & found has found items The following is information re- 5, Communication: It Goes Both more details. There is lost and abandoned property, such as watches, rings and cell phones, at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Navy Security. If you have any information reference to any Fire Department issues reminder items, contact Detective Michael Palmer, Monday through Friday, at (912) 573-9343 or From Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Fire 4 at the MWR Magnolia Conference by e-mail, [email protected]. Department Center, Kings Bay. CNIC, Southeast Potpourri Region leadership and staff along Security issues sticker reminder Here’s a reminder from the Naval with NGIS Managers from across It is the policy of Naval Submarine Base Submarine Base Kings Bay Fire De- merge back into traffic when it is the country and overseas locations Kings Bay that no motor vehicle with any stick- partment: safe to begin driving. such as Greece, Japan, and Guam er, decal, emblem or other device containing Move right for sirens and lights. Every time fire engines or aid were in attendance. profane or lewd words or pictures, describing When the Fire Department is called cars are called to an emergency, Bruce Grenier, CNIC fleet readi- sexual acts or excretory functions on parts of to an emergency it is important that fire fighters are giving their all to ness director and Tamara Davis, the human body, be allowed on base. we respond quickly and safely. help others. Do your part as a driver CNIC Navy Lodging programs di- If you are driving down the road to help fire fighters do their job as rector were guest speakers. The Suggestions for The Periscope? and see the lights and sirens of an quickly and safely as possible. workshop covered financial man- Do you see an event on base you think emergency vehicle in your rear- agement, accreditation standards, deserves coverage in the Periscope? Let us view mirror, move to the right and Gateway Inn training sales and marketing, leadership and know by calling editor Bill Wesselhoff at 573- stop to allow emergency vehicles The Navy Gateway Inns & Suites human resources. It culminated in 4719 or e-mail [email protected]. to move easily down the road. Once Manager Training Workshop Ready- an open forum discussion and case the emergency vehicles have passed Set-Grow was April 1 through April study presentation on April 4.

The Kings Bay Periscope is an authorized newspaper published weekly on Thursday for forces afloat, tenant commands, base military THE personnel and civilian employees of the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared, edited and provided by the public affairs office. News items and photos must be submitted by noon Thursday, seven days prior to publication. Event “briefs” must be submitted by noon Friday, six days prior to publica- tion. The public affairs office, code CM4, is in building 1063. News ideas and questions can be directed to the editor by calling 573-4714 or 573-4719, or fax materials to 573-4717. All materials are subject to editing. KINGS BAY, GEORGIA The Kings Bay Periscope is an authorized publication for members of the military service. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the of- ficial views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof. 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CMDCM Randy Huckaba POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Florida Times-Union, 1 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32202. The Kings Bay Periscope is a registered trademark of the United States of America. NSB Kings Bay Public Affairs Officer Advertisements are solicited by the publisher and inquiries regarding advertisements should be directed to: Scott Bassett Kings Bay Periscope NSB Kings Bay Public Affairs Office staff Ellen S. Rykert, Publisher Erika Figueroa, EM1 Mark Treen, MC2 Ashley Hedrick 1 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Editor (904) 359-4168 Advertising Sales Bill Wesselhoff 573-4719, [email protected] (904) 359-4336 • (800) 472-6397, Ext. 4336 • FAX (904) 366-6230 LeAnn Hirschman, Territory Sales Representative (904) 655-1200 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, May 1, 2014 3 Infant immunization crucial No parking on grass at NSB By Mary Buskohl- Parking on grass at Naval Coulton Submarine Base Kings Bay Immunizations Supervisory damages it, other vegetation Nurse Specialist, Naval Hospital and sometimes base property. Jacksonville Now it’s a hazard to adults and National Infant Immu- kids walking in thesemakeshift nization Week is April 26 parking lots. Of particular to May 3. danger is the road leading This annual observance the youth soccer fields by the promotes the importance track. This road is off limits for of protecting infants and parking, just like every other toddlers from vaccine- grass area, because it causes a preventable diseases. hazard as cars travel that road Myths and misinforma- with no visibility tion about vaccine safety of kids in and often confuse parents. around the cars. The bottom line: vaccines save lives. Photo by EM1 Mark Treen “Each year, thousands of children become ill from diseases that could adapter of the Nurse Advice have been prevented Navy photo by Jacob Sippel Line, which is rolling out by basic childhood im- Corpsman Christian Snyder, assigned to Naval Hospital Jacksonville’s Maternal Nurse across the military health munizations,” said Mary Infant Unit, sterilizes the skin of 11-month old Cameron Kee prior to administering system in the U.S. this spring. Buskohl-Coulton, Naval an annual influenza vaccination. From Page 1 Most TRICARE beneficiaries Hospital Jacksonville’s im- are eligible to use the Nurse munizations supervisory permanent disabilities, early in life, before expo- reported outbreak of mea- connect the patient with the Advice Line — including nurse specialist. “Vaccines causing a financial bur- sure to potentially life- sles in the U.S. since 1996. military treatment facility TRICARE Prime, TRICARE are among the most suc- den. Immunizing infants threatening diseases. Currently, the U.S. has for an urgent-care appoint- Prime Remote, TRICARE cessful and cost-effective can also protect future Vaccine-preventable the safest, most effective ment, or make a referral to Prime Remote for Active public health tools avail- generations. diseases still circulate vaccine supply in its histo- urgent care in the TRICARE Duty Family Members, TRI- able for preventing and Birth defects associated around the world, includ- ry. Its long-standing vac- network. CARE Standard and Extra, reducing the spread of in- with rubella are no longer ing in the U.S. Continued cine safety system ensures “The Nurse Advice Line TRICARE Young Adult, TRI- fectious diseases.” seen in the U.S. By continu- vaccination is necessary that vaccines are as safe as works together with our CARE For Life, TRICARE By law, the U.S. Food ing to vaccinate now, some to protect everyone from possible. Medical Home Port teams’ Reserve Select and TRICARE and Drug Administration of today’s diseases will no potential outbreaks. And as new information existing resources — our lo- Retired Reserve. conducts years of test- longer be around to harm Even when rare in the and science become avail- cal appointment lines and ing before a vaccine is li- future generations. U.S., diseases can be able, the system will con- secure e-mail — to connect censed, and once licensed If vaccinations were to brought into the country, tinue to be updated and you to the care you need, the vaccine is continually stop, the protection that putting unvaccinated chil- improved. Immunization when you need it,” said Na- monitored for safety and has been built through dren at risk. is a shared responsibility. val Hospital Jacksonville effectiveness. years of vaccinations Just recently within the Families, health care Commanding Officer Capt. Like any medication, would cease to exist. U.S. there have been two professionals and public Gayle Shaffer. vaccines can cause side Gradually, more and more disease increases reported health officials must con- Appointment lines re- effects, but the benefits people would become to the Centers for Disease tinue to work together to main the same. of vaccines far outweigh infected with disease, Control and Prevention. help protect the entire At Naval Branch Health possible side effects for al- spread diseases to others Forty-nine states and Dis- community. Clinic Kings Bay, call (912) most all children. and many may die. trict of Columbia reported Parents are encouraged 573-6450, weekdays from 7 Vaccines can protect This would essentially pertussis increases in 2012 to talk to their child’s pri- a.m. to 4 p.m. NBHC Kings infants and children from undo the progress made compared to 2011, with mary care manager to Bay is open extended hours, 14 diseases. And thanks to over the years with the 48,277 cases — including ensure that their infant is 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to vaccines, some diseases elimination of diseases. 20 deaths. up-to-date on immuniza- Thursdays and 7 a.m. to 5 are almost gone in the U.S. Because of the success The incidence rate tions. Remember to vac- p.m. Fridays. The elimination of polio of vaccines in preventing among infants exceed- cinate. It’s the single best Patients can securely e- and smallpox in the U.S. disease, parents may not ed that of all other age way to be protected. mail their doctor for non- are powerful examples of have heard of some of to- groups, with the major- For more information urgent issues, with Relay- why we vaccinate. day’s vaccines or the seri- ity of deaths occurring on vaccinations call Na- Health. Sign up at www. Immunization can save ous diseases they prevent. among infants younger val Branch Health Clinic relayhealth.com or the families time and money. These diseases can be es- than three-months of age. Kings Bay’s immunization command website. Children with vaccine- pecially serious for infants In 2013, data showed a clinic at 912-573-8250 or To see photos of the doc- preventable diseases may and young children. higher than normal num- go to www.cdc.gov/vac- tors at NBHC Kings Bay, go not be allowed to attend That is why it is im- ber of measles cases na- cines. to the command website, school or daycare. Some portant to follow recom- tionally and in individual NBHC Kings Bay’s im- click on Medical Home Port vaccine-preventable dis- mended immunization states, including an out- munization clinic is open and select a Black or Ma- eases require hospitaliza- schedules to protect them break of 58 cases in New Monday through Friday, 7 roon Team). tion that could result in by providing immunity York City — the largest a.m. to 4 p.m. NH Jacksonville is an early 4 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, May 1, 2014 Remembering Cpl. Dunham Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Kings Bay April 22, 2014

Top left, Lance Cpl. William Manning places dog tags and, top center, Lance Cpl. Jackson Allen places a helmet. Above, Cpl. Andrew J. Fleming salutes Dunham during the ceremony at Dunham Barracks marking the 10-year anniversary of his death.

MCSFBn Commanding Officer, Lt. Col. Kevin L. Moody, and Sergeant Major Marc R. Chabot salute. Gunnery Sgt. James Saint Leger returns the salute. Right, Lance Cpl. William Manning carries the boots.

Every level of the quad of Dunham Barracks was lined with Distinguished guests, Sailors and Marines watch the ceremo- MCFSBn Sailors and Marines. ny honoring Dunham. THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, May 1, 2014 5

A cross with body armor and Kevlar stands at the entrance to Dunham Barracks.

Left, Gunnery Sgt. James Saint Leger stands stalwart. Right, the Rifle Detail prepares to fire a 21-Gun Salute. From left, Cpl. Jeffrey A. Parker, Lance Cpl. Thomas P. Stroud III, Lance Cpl. William L. Wright, Lance Cpl. Vicarrio L. Ward, Lance Cpl. Michael A. Martin Jr., and Lance Cpl. Jacob M. Flately. Not pictured, Lance Cpl. Joel D. Cowart and Staff Sgt. Jeffrey W. Ferry.

Left, Gunnery Sgt. James Saint Leger stands by a memorial board honoring Dunham. Above, the Sergeant Major sounds off, “Corporal Jason L. Dunham, squad leader, 4th platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion 7th Marines. Wounded in action on 14 April 2004, against enemy forces in Karabilah Iraq. He succumbed to his wounds on 22 April 2004 at Naval Medical Center Bethesda.”

CWO4 Richard Walker reads the Cpl. Dunham’s Medal of Honor citation. The memorial board was constructed by Sgt. Steven T. Knowles. 6 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, May 1, 2014

Fleet & Family Support Center workshops Parenting classes of newly assigned personnel and family offered on Mondays members of active duty personnel. All Are you frustrated with your children? classes listed are at the Fleet and Family Would you like suggestions on how to Support Center unless otherwise noted. stop temper tantrums or how to get your Fleet and Family hours of operation are teen to complete chores without ask- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, ing them 14 times? We believe parents Wednesday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 are the experts on their children. But, p.m. Thursday. children don’t come with a manual! So, sometimes you need help to figure out Survivors Benefit Plan what to do with them. Meet with the program May 28 parenting class from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on The survivor Benefit Plan is a program Mondays, May 5, 12 and 19. Enrollment in that provides basic information on the this six-week class is ongoing. Attendees key provisions of the Survivor Benefit must complete all six weeks in order to Plan. This information will assist ser- receive a certificate. A minimum of six vice members and their spouses in mak- participants is needed in order for a new ing informed decisions about SBP’s role class to start. Registration required at in their retirement plan. This workshop 573-4512. is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m., May 28. Registration is required. For more infor- New Moms and Dads mation call 573-4513. Support Group to meet New Moms’ and Dads’ group meets 10 Credit reports and scores a.m. to noon every Tuesday at the Fleet workshop upcoming and Family Support Center throughout Credit has become a normal part of the month. This is an opportunity for everyday personal financial manage- parents of young children to meet and ment for most Americans. Used appro- share experiences and for children to priately, it can be an excellent tool, but make friends in a play-group setting. The used the wrong way, it can bring the group will meet May 6, 13, 20 and 27. No financial wheels of your life to a grinding pre-registration required. halt for a long time. This two-hour work- as class is limited to 20 seats. For more Resume writing skills shop provides the importance of manag- information call 573-4513. Job search workshop class upcoming ing your credit. It will be at the Fleet and This class explores resume writing Family Support Center 6 to 8 p.m., May scheduled for April 9 for today’s job market. Resume items Anger management A job search workshop will be 9 to 11 20. Registration is required. For more including skills, experience, education seminar May 28 information call 573-4513. a.m., May 7. It provides an overview of and values as well as simple, effective local and national employment trends Anger is not an effective method for and easy to use resume formats that getting what you want and is often a and recommends strategies to expand get job interviews. Part-time, full-time Develop a spending plan your job search network. Open to active smoke screen for other emotions. This or permanent positions matters not, this workshop is slated for 8:30 a.m. to noon, training scheduled duty, retired, reserve and separating mil- workshop is for you. This program will Do you have trouble making it from itary and family members of relocating May 28. It can help you focus on identify- assist the job seeker in completing a ing the feelings anger hides and explore one paycheck to the next? This single- civil service personnel. Registration is product that will “get them in the door.” session workshop can help you develop required, call 573-4513. behaviors helpful in resolving primary The workshop is scheduled at the Fleet issues. Pre-registration is required. Call a realistic spending plan together with and Family Support Center from 10 a.m. 573-4512 for details. your spouse. This workshop will be 9 to Transition GPS to noon, May 21. Registration is highly 11 a.m., May 21. Registration is required. class upcoming recommended, as class is limited to 20 Call 573-4513 for more information or to Transition GPS is a seminar for those seats. For more information, call 573- Fleet and Family register. separating, retiring or contemplating 4513. offers classes on site Fleet and Family Support Center will leaving the military. The five day semi- Veterans Affairs rep nar provides information on benefits, Capstone transition take most of its regular workshops on job search skills, employment resources, the road if a unit or command can fur- visits Kings Bay training scheduled nish a conference room or classroom A Department of Veterans Affairs resume writing, interviewing and other The purpose of the Capstone event is to and guarantee a minimum of five par- representative for Kings Bay is in skills. Spouses are encouraged to attend. evaluate your preparedness to success- ticipants. Personnel will tailor presenta- the office from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Separation Transition GPS is 7:30 a.m. to fully transition from a military to a civil- tions to cover a unit’s General Military Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. 4 p.m., Maay 5 to 9. Retirement Transition ian career and to validate that you have Training requirements when those Appointments are required. Service mem- GPS is 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 19 to 23. met the Career Readiness Standards. If requirements deal with human resources bers wishing to participate in the Benefits You must be registered by Command you need additional assistance you will and social issues. Counselors also can Delivery at Discharge program should be Career Counselor. For more information, receive a referral to the appropriate part- create a presentation in response to a within 60 to 180 days of discharge or call 573-4513. ner agency. The next Capstone event is unit’s area of special concerns. Fleet and retirement and be available for an exam 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 16. Registration by Family is available to participate within by the VA. To set up an appointment, call Command Career Counselor required. Spouse 101 helps new areas of expertise in the indoctrination Katherine Fernandez at 573-4506. Navy wives adjust For more information call 573-4513. Spouse 101 provides information to new Navy spouses to support, enhance Ten Steps to a Federal and ease their transition into the mili- job examined tary lifestyle. This interactive workshop Gain information on the federal addresses the military culture and termi- employment process, salaries and bene- nology, and gives tools to access instal- fits. Learn how to interpret job announce- lation and local community resources. ments and determine whether you are The workshop is 5 to 9 p.m., May 21. eligible to apply. Attendees will be pro- Registration is required. Call 573-4513. vided guidelines, information, samples and tips on completing the electronic Job search workshop Federal resume. This class is from 9:30 scheduled for May 14 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Maay 22. Registration A job search workshop will be 9 a.m. to required by calling 573-4513. 11 a.m., May 14. The Family Employment Readiness Program gives assistance, Advanced FRG Training information and referrals on employ- workshop scheduled ment and education resource opportu- This bi-monthly class is offered to edu- nities. Services are available to family cate FRG officers about changes to the members of military personnel, retiring OPNAVINST, answer questions that they and separating military, and family or their group is having and network members of relocating civil service per- with other FRG’s to share best practices. sonnel. Appointments are required. Call This training will be 6 to 8 p.m. May 6. 573-4513 to register. Registration is required, call 573-4513.

SAPR Advanced Training, Command Financial Specialist Refresher offered class offered The Advanced/Refresher training is for A five-day training course will be offered all individuals that are current Sexual for prospective Command Financial Assault Prevention and Response Victim Specialists. All CFS must be nominated Advocates. This training is applicable to by their Command. Registration is open the 32 hour bi-annual training require- to personnel E-6 and above who are ment. The individuals attending are financially stable, with at least one year appointed by their Command and will left before PRD from their commands. represent the Command in all assigned This training is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 10 sexual assault cases. This training is 8 to 16. Registration is required. For more a.m. to 4 p.m., May 14 and 8 a.m. to noon information, call 573-9783. May 28. Registration is required by call- ing (912) 573-4512. Deployment Return and Reunion class set Smooth Move Workshops This workshop addresses the chal- CONUS/OCONUS soon lenges of deployment and offers tools Smooth Move Workshops are designed and techniques to managing the cycle to help personnel with military reloca- of deployment those challenges. It also tions and transfers. Areas covered include prepares family members for reunion the new DPS website, transportation, so that problems will be minimized and travel pay, allowances, and important the positive aspects of reunion can be forms and documents, housing referral maximized. Topics include expectations, office and relocation services. All service communication and financial awareness, members and their spouses are encour- and hints for a happy homecoming. The aged to attend six months before their class is 10 a.m. to noon, May 7. For more transfer date. Due to limited seating, information or to register, call 573-4513. please do not bring children. The work- shop will be for CONUS moves 10 a.m. to noon, May 22 and for OCONUS moves 2 Sponsorship training to 4 p.m., May 27. For more information, for command reps call 573-4513. The Fleet and Family Support Center is offering Sponsorship training to all com- mand representatives. The goal of the Stress management workshop is to ensure that designated covered at workshop command personnel have the necessary Events, schedules, daily pressure and education and training to successfully many other items can cause undo stress fulfill the role of command sponsor. It in your life. Stress may or may not be presents an overview of the benefits of good for your health depending on how sponsorship, a list of sponsor duties and you manage that stress. This workshop responsibilities, and a timeline to assist is slated for 1 to 4 p.m., May 15. Pre- in streamlining the sponsorship process. registration is required. Call 573-4512 for The workshop is scheduled on 1 to 2:30 details. p.m., May 15. Registration is required THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, May 1, 2014 7

Morale, Welfare and Recreation happenings on the giant outdoor the- ers May 3 and 4, ater. Call (912) 573-4564 Happy Feet 2 May for more details. 10 and 11, Coudy Navy Team Bowling ■ NAU Walking Dead with a Chance of Escape Run in Jackson- Meatballs 2 May 17 ville —Which one are and 18, and Walk- Navy Team Bowling you, survivor, walker or ing with Dino- Championships watcher? Figure it out saurs May 24 and Southeast Zone Saturday, May 17 at Ever- 25. Movies are at Through 7 of 10 weeks bank Field Stadium at the 1 p.m., every Sat- Team Pins Zombie Obstacle Event urday and Sunday 1, Kings Bay 8,183 with NAU. Register on and during school 2, NAS Jax 7,509.5 3, NASP 6,151 website for 8:15 p.m. wave breaks or holidays. 4, Mayport 5,923.58 to participate with “the Movie schedule is 5, Key West 5,357 survivors” of Team Kings listed in Facebook 6, NAVSTA Gitmo 3,750 Bay at www.thewalking- under the events 7, NASP Corry 3,699.5 deadescape.com/faq. tab on mwrkings- 8, New Orleans 3,511.5 Pre-register for transpor- bay page. Addi- 9, JTF Gitmo 1,965 tation at Big EZ by May 16 tional kids mov- for only $5. Call NAU for ies will be shown Individuals Average more details at (912) 573- during summer 1, Leon Platt KB 205.95 8972. break from school 2, Dan Blakeslee KB 203.79 starting May 22. 3, C. Washington NAS J 194.52 Periscope file photo ■ Intramural 4-vs-4 4, Rob Daugherty KB 194.36 Sign up for children’s swim lessons now at the Kings Bay Fitness Center pool. Flag Football — Regis- All youth under 5, T. Lowrance NAS J 192.06 tration is going on now at 18 years old must 6, Chris Oglsby NO 190.43 the Fitness Complex with be accompa- 7, Shaun Spitler NAS J 190.07 play beginning on May 5. nied by a parent 8, Kyler Ascue KW 185.60 The captain’s meeting was or adult. Snacks 9, C. Kiwatowsski NASP 186.67 Swim lessons to start April 30. Non-refundable foods and bever- 10, Roger Byrd Mayport 185.67 Sign-up now for swim lessons for the kids at the Kings team fees are $100 active ages are available Bay Pool. Registration will be taken at the customer ser- duty and $150 non-active for purchase. If 15 vice counter inside the Fitness Complex. Descriptions of Liberty call duty. For details, call (912) minutes after the skills taught in each level are available at the customer 409-1611. scheduled start time no one service counter to assist in selecting proper class level ■ Fitness Attire — To else comes in, the movie for the child. Payment is due at time of registration. No provide an atmosphere that is healthy, clean and fam- area will be available for Just for kids refunds. Pre-season is May 5 to 8 and May 12 to 15; Ses- ily friendly, NSB Kings Bay has elected to adopt a dress open viewing. For more of sion 1 is June 2 to 5 and June 9 to 12; Session 2 is June 16 code for patrons using the Fitness Center. This dress the latest information, call (912) 573-4548. to 19 and June 23 to 26; Session 3 is July 7 to 10 and July code has been approved and is supported by the NSB ■ Summer Camp — It’s at the Youth Center for children 14 to 18 and Session 4 is July 21 to 24 and July 28 to 31. Kings Bay Command. It is the same dress code being kindergarten through age 12. Camp runs May 21 through Cost is $40 for eight group lessons over the two-week used at some of the other bases across the Navy and at Aug. 8. Sign-up begins April 14 for SAC, Wounded/Fallen sessions. Private lessons are available for $75 with five CNIC. We would ask that all patrons abide by the new Warriors, Individual Augmentees and single/dual military. one-on-one lessons. Call (912) 573-3001 or x3990 for regulations beginning March 10. Registration for active duty w/working or student spouse more details. Arrive on time for class, bring sunscreen ■ Ten Dollar Tuesday at Rack-N-Roll Lanes — It’s 5 and DoD employees begins April 21, for DoD contractors andtowels, have your child use the bathroom before to 9 p.m., Tuesday nights. $10 will get you shoes and all and all others April 28. Most recent LES/pay stub for spon- class and, if applicable, make sure your child is wearing the bowling you can handle. sor and spouse or student letter of enrollment must be pro- swim diapers or tight-fitting pants if not potty trained. ■ Tae Kwon Do — It’s at the Fitness Complex Tuesdays vided. Birth certificate must be available for confirmation ■ Movie Under The Stars — Saturday, May 17 at the and Thursdays, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. for 7 year olds and un- of age. Single/Dual military must provide dependent care Youth Center Ballfields, MWR will be showing The Lego der, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. for 8 to 12 and 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. 13 to form at time of registration, and IAs must provide orders. Movie, rated PG. Showtime is at dusk, approximately adult. For more information, call (912) 573-3990. Breakfast, morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack pro- 8:30 p.m. Bring your blankets, chairs and bug spray and ■ Free Movies for the Kids Weekend and School Break vided. No outside food. Cost based on total family income. grab your neighbors. Enjoy an evening movie outdoors — The movies for May are Pearcy Jackson: Sea of Mont- For more information call (912) 573-2380. Fleet successes credited to Sailors

From U.S. Naval Forces opportunity trends, the training and education. nant with her first child, Southern Command/U.S. 4th command scored higher “He was encouraging to whom she gave birth in Fleet public affairs than the averages for the everyone, at every step” to December. Davis, who has Navy and the Department move to the next level, said plastered her desk with The Sailors assigned to of Defense. Lovett, who earned her photos of her daughter, U.S. Naval Forces South- “It was so positive we Information Dominance still likes going to work, ern Command/U.S. had to dig for not neces- Warfare qualification at she said. She also looks 4th Fleet have capably sarily negatives — but we 4th Fleet and is scheduled forward to going home at planned dozens of mari- had to dig for issues,” said to attend the Advanced the end of the day, and she time security operations, Chief Information Sys- Maritime Operational In- feels support up and down security cooperation ac- tems Technician Shannen telligence Course this year. the chain of command for Navy photo tivities and contingency Kippers, the Command Continuing to learn, tak- her new responsibilities. Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Katina Davis, of operations in the past few Managed Equal Oppor- ing leave and demonstrat- Of the nine commands Folkston and St. Marys, Ga., in her office. years. tunity Program manager, ing conspicuous courtesy to which she has been as- Meanwhile, they have who managed the survey are command priorities signed so far, “This com- family. surface missions and has benefited from an atmo- and associated records for each Sailor and civil- mand is at the very top,” “It didn’t seem like sus- qualified as a battle watch sphere of genuine support searches, focus groups ian. Davis said. tainable lifestyle,” she captain. On a typical day, for staff members who and interviews. Through most of her ca- Lt. Maili Neverosky, a said. So, in 2008, she left she goes to the base gym, want to keep their lives in Rear Adm. Sinclair Har- reer, Senior Chief Logistics surface warfare officer active duty. where she is likely to see a balance while achieving ris, who became the 4th Specialist Katina Davis, of from Bakersfield, Calif., A year ago, Neverosky senior leader or two. professional and personal Fleet commander in mid- Folkston and St. Mary’s, and her husband, who is joined the Navy Reserve; To her, that’s a good goals. 2012, set the tone with a Ga., had been single. also a surface warfare of- a few months later, she sign. Neverosky said she’d The evidence of this briefing he delivered to “I was always the one ficer, have three children. took active duty orders to be happy to extend her 4th work-life balance is in a new arrivals. taking duties for some- SWO life was hard on their 4th Fleet, where she plans Fleet assignment. command climate survey Intelligence Special- one,” she said, on holi- completed in late 2013. ist 1st Class Jolene Lovett days or when her ships re- In every area, from orga- life for each other. There after the hero. of Atlanta recalled that, turned from deployments. are numerous examples of During the opening cer- nizational effectiveness to in her briefing, Harris In late 2012, Davis group cohesion and equal Dunham Marines jumping on gre- emony John 15:13 was apt- stressed the importance of learned she was preg- nades and taking bullets ly quoted, “Greater love From Page 1 for each other, but it’s the has no one than this: to lay thing that Marines, Navy down one’s life for one’s curity no later than May 1. Council of the Navy League wounded. Eight days later and other service mem- friends.” Dunham was one League Attendees submitting of the United States sup- Dunham died from his bers do every day outside of many service members a consent form to attend ports the commands and wounds at Bethesda Naval of combat also.” who made the ultimate this meeting will have the men and women of Hospital. He was 22 years The day started with a sacrifice while saving his From Page 1 their names on a guest list the sea services and their old. tribute run in the early brothers-at-arms. at both base gates. Ques- families stationed at Naval “He represents the Ma- morning and ended by Due to his heroic and Consent forms are tions about accessing the Submarine Base Kings Bay rine Corps in general,” rendering colors and pre- selfless act on April 14, available on the coun- Kings Bay can be directed and in St. Marys. Lance Cpl. Tanner John- senting the Fallen Soldier 2004, his family was award- cil’s website, and must be to Council President Dave More information can ston said. “He represents Battle Cross at the Dun- ed his Medal of Honor by completed, witnessed and Burch at (912) 674-4252. be found at kingsbayna- brotherhood and the will- ham Barracks, which ap- President George W. Bush submitted to Kings Bay Se- The Camden–Kings Bay vyleague.org. ingness to lay down your propriately were named Jan. 11, 2007. 8 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, May 1, 2014 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, May 1, 2014 9

with Bill Wesselhoff Up eriscope Finish the sentence, ‘I’ve always wanted to ...’ ’ve always wanted to water ski, snow ski, go on a board, time travel, write a novel, a screenplay, win the a lodge, own a boat, own a pool, own the car I wanted – cruise, go to the World Series, the Super Bowl, the lottery, drive in the Daytona 500, fly a plane, be an not the car I needed, win on Jeopardy, visit Australia and INBA Finals, March Madness, catch a marlin, snow astronaut, walk on the moon, win the decathlon, stay in never, ever, have to eat my spinach. Here are others.

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Elissa creates a bird Navy commands feeder that was made completely from recyclables and earth- hold Earth Day friendly for feathered Earth Day friends as a remem- brance of Balfour From Chief of Naval Operations people to make individual Beatty’s Earth Day Energy & Environmental commitments to protect celebration. April 22 Readiness Division Public the planet. Affairs marked the anniversa- The Navy’s 2014 theme ry of the environmen- for Earth Day, Global Navy commands across tal movement, which Reach — Local Action, re- the globe celebrated Earth got its start in the minds Sailors, civilians, Day April 22 and through- 1970s. As the years and family members that out the month of April by progress and technol- as a result of the Navy’s participating in local ac- ogy advances, it is global presence, they have tivities that showcase their necessary to teach our many opportunities to ongoing commitment to younger generations make positive changes for the environment as they how important it is to the environment and for support the Navy’s nation- take care of the earth energy use in their com- al security mission. so that they can con- munities. Earth Day, which was tinue the cycle. “The Navy began in- first celebrated in April stalling equipment on our of 1970, began as a grass- Photo by Kari Saurez ships to safely manage our roots movement that waste stream at sea and raised public awareness of Copy by protect the environment the fragility of natural eco- MC2 Ashley Hedrick systems and encouraged See Earth, Page 14 10 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, May 1, 2014 Marine pays tribute to missing grandfather By Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro 51st Fighter Wing Public Affair

Like a lot of children growing up in the ’60s and ’70s, Chris Balcom liked to watch TV for fun and en- tertainment. But on one occasion, Chris wasn’t watching passively, or for joy or en- tertainment. As he watched, his heart wrenched. Chris was watching the repatriation of American prisoners of war and miss- Courtesy photo ing in action — looking for Capt. Ralph Balcom, his wife, Marian, his daughter, his father. Tracy, and his son, Chris, in a family photo. Ralph On May 15, 1966, at 9:50 Balcom was lost in Vietnam more than 47 years ago. a.m., Capt. Ralph Balcom’s plane was seen ascending whatever they were doing heal.” into the clouds about 10 and showed a genuine in- One of the worst days of miles southwest of Dong terest in me and my fam- my life was Feb. 12, 1973, Hoi, Vietnam. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro ily.” Operation Homecoming,” Afterward, Ralph lost Marine Corps Cpl. Jake Balcom watches an F-16 take off March 26, 2014, at Osan Initially, Jake was un- Chris said. “When the voice contact with his Air Base, Republic of Korea. Balcom’s grandfather, Col. Ralph Balcom, served as a sure of what to expect, and Hanoi POWs came home, flight, and didn’t re- fighter pilot in Vietnam, but has been missing in action since May 15, 1966. felt nervous about spend- watching each man walk turn to base before his ing time with strangers down the stairs off the F-105 Thunderchief’s fuel in Hawaii, would be de- that they respect the sacri- war, we’ve had no contact whose only connection to plane, straining to see his should have run out. ployed to Korea at the fice of their fallen brother. with anyone who knew him was his grandfather’s face, hoping against hope When a search and re- same time. It’s a truly noble thing my father,” Chris said. “We Vietnam service, but after that my father would be covery party found no When Lt. Col. David they’re doing by honoring carried his memory and his trip, Jake said he feels next, but it never came trace of Ralph or his plane, Shoemaker, 421st FS his legacy.” honored him within our like a member of the Black to be. For seven years we he was declared missing- commander, heard the Deployed with his family. We had no idea it Widow family. lived with not knowing if in-action. grandson of a fallen Black squadron since January, was reciprocated by the “What amazed me was he was alive or dead. He Serving in Vietnam as Widow — the squadron’s Shoemaker learned about squadron until now. It’s I didn’t think people out was lost on May 15, 1966, a pilot for the 421st Tac- moniker — was going to Jake’s deployment to Ko- like a gift to us, and we find there cared like I did, like but to us, he died Feb. 12, tical Fighter Squadron, be in the area, he worked rea from Chris, and quick- it comforting to know that my family did,” Jake said. 1973.” Ralph left behind his fast to get a chance for Jake ly reached out to Jake’s we were not alone in this “The fact that other people The influence of Ralph’s wife, Marian, their 7-year- to get a tour of the squad- leadership to arrange a after all. It’s my father’s do and are genuinely in- sacrifice extends to his old daughter, Tracy, and ron’s deployed station visit. last squadron so it will al- terested in my family’s his- unseen grandchildren as 4-year-old son, Chris. here. Jake, a 21-year-old field ways be a special place for tory … means everything well. More than 47 years have Jake spent March 25- artillery cannonier, said us.” to us.” Jake, who wears a POW/ passed. 26, with his grandfather’s he knew nothing about For the visit, Jake was Too young to remember MIA bracelet with his Marian has remarried, unit. the arrangement and was given a comprehensive his father before he left for grandfather’s name on it, Tracy is 54, and Chris, 51, “It was a no brainer to shocked to hear from tour of the 421st FS’s op- Vietnam, Chris remem- said he learned early in life has three children of his try to get Jake out here,” his first sergeant that he erations and shown sev- bers watching the repatri- about Ralph’s service. own. Shoemaker said. “It means would be going to visit his eral aircraft including the ation of American POWs “My dad used to have Suffering with the bur- everything to us. This is grandfather’s old squad- U-2, A-10 Thunderbolt II on TV, anxiously hoping two flight suits in his clos- den of this sacrifice for important. Our heritage, ron. and F-16 Fighting Falcon. and waiting to see his fa- et, a big one and small four decades, a recent ges- our legacy and taking care “Words can’t describe While the airplanes were ther’s face. one,” Jake said. “I used to ture has shown the Bal- of families, that’s what our how excited I was to hear amazing, and something “The worst part (grow- go in there and put the coms they’re not alone, unit and the military is that,” he said. “My grand- he’ll never forget, Jake said ing up) was the uncer- small one on. The small and will always be part of about.” father’s life, and what he the real highlight of his tainty,” Chris said. “Was one was given to my dad the Air Force family. “We thought we were did, has been a huge part stay was the people of the he alive or dead? If he was from my grandfather. I It was coincidence that the only ones who remem- of our lives. I’m incredibly 421st FS, who treated him alive, what hell on earth was 4 years old and that’s Ralph’s old unit, now bered him,” Chris said. honored that the 421st like family. was he enduring? Would when I began to under- known as the 421st Fighter “To find out that Lt. Col. reached out and wanted “I’m impressed,” Jake we ever see him again? stand the history of what Squadron, at Hill Air Force Shoemaker and the 421st to meet me.” said. “All of them, from Nobody can really un- he did in Vietnam and Base, Utah, and Marine remember and honor him It’s an honor not lost on the commander, to the pi- derstand what this is like what it meant.” Corps Cpl. Jake Balcom, made my whole family Jake’s family. lots, to the enlisted, when unless they’ve lived it. It’s Chris’s son, stationed happy. We are so grateful “Since the end of the they saw me, they stopped a wound that will never See Missing, Page 11 DOD targets sexual assault By Amaani Lyle tion at inherent stress of going American Forces Press Service hand. into the civilian realm and “O u r have taken special consid- Measures to battle the people erations as a result. “insidious” crime of sex- in the “It brings up all those ual assault must start at military stress reactions they felt the top, Defense Secretary come during the time of their Chuck Hagel said April 21 from assault,” Marsh said. “So during a visit to the Rape, society; Hagel if we were able to provide Abuse and Incest National we re- them with information re- Network. flect so- garding housing, employ- Hagel met with the staff ciety,” Hagel said. “You’ve ment assistance and some and received a briefing on got to inculcate your of those vicarious issues the Safe Helpline set up people so that they have that may be their primary three years ago for sexual personal responsibility for stressors, we are helping assault victims in the De- their own behavior and to address the long-term fense Department. conduct. We know we’ve effects of the sexual as- Hagel acknowledged got a big challenge out sault.” parallel issues of sexual there.” The site is user-friendly Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Donald R. Allen assault and harassment Hagel said DoD leaders and designed to bring Lt. Cmdr. Kelly Larson, left, and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Edward Lopez test a in the civilian sector, but try to bring trust, confi- multiple resources to Togolese villager for malaria during an Africa Partnership Station health fair. praised the recent mile- dence and credibility into one source for all service stones of the military-cen- the department’s sexual member survivors, Marsh tric Safe Helpline, lauding assault reporting system. explained. its services to more than “It takes a lot of courage “It’s exciting, innovative 300,000 people who have to take on a perceived sys- and unparalleled in the Navy takes aim at malaria sought information about tem [that] has to go down civilian realm,” she added. the crime. to every level of leadership But Marsh acknowl- By Lt. Jennifer Wright ing allows us to add sustainable value to “Any big problem in so- in our military,” he said. edged the need for service Navy Entomology Center of Excellence Public the AFL that will not just have a one time ciety that is resolved has The network’s staff members to connect to Affairs affect but that the preventative medicine to begin at the top ... ev- members briefed the sec- their peers. officers can take ownership of them- ery leader in the military retary on Safe Helpline’s And though RAINN staff The Navy Entomology Center of Excel- selves. “ is focused on this,” Hagel multi-faceted resources, members realized peo- lence and Navy Medical Research Unit “This mission is an excellent example of said. “So it is important which also include a mo- ple were using other on- No. 3 partnered with the Liberian Insti- the benefits of collaboration,” said Capt. that our people in the mil- bile application, a peer line chats, she said, they tute for Biomedical Research to present Eric Hoffman, NECE Officer in Charge. itary institution know that support service and a tex- sought to create a more a Public Health Pest and Vector Control “NECE, NAMRU-3, LIBR and OOL under the secretary of defense is ting referral service, said enhanced and secure ex- Course to members of the Armed Forces AFRICOM all worked to make this happen very focused on stopping Jennifer Marsh, RAINN’s perience. of Liberia, April 9 to 18. using our diverse expertise to come to- sexual assault in the mili- vice president for victim “We used an online, This course was part of a larger initia- gether and create an innovative new cur- tary.” services. hotline platform — so no tive to assist in building and maintaining riculum for use in the AFRICOM region.” And more than 22,000 “We know that the sur- transcripts, no [Internet health capacity in Liberia. “These sorts of unique training oppor- people have sought vivors are diverse, and we protocol] address, and we The U.S. Navy first became engaged tunities not only increase jointness with one-on-one sexual as- needed to pull out content created this peer support with the AFL in 2003 during Operation our allies but also benefit the readiness sault assistance and cri- for male survivors, for ex- service that’s moderated Sheltering Sky when 44 of 225 Marines of our Navy instructors as well,” said Lt. sis support securely and ample,” Marsh said. “One by a licensed clinician.” became infected with malaria while Yans, NECE instructor. “This training anonymously through of the most visited pages Marsh also noted that a ashore. provided us with new tools towards un- the Safe Helpline’s online on the website is Under- second staff member re- Funded by the DoD Global Emerging derstanding collaborative operations chat, telephone and tex- standing Sexual Assault, views each participant’s Infection Systems, the course was de- with our African counterparts as well a ting helplines. so people are coming here group chat post before it signed to build skills within AFL Preven- broader cultural awareness that is critical Notably, dozens of to get information, and reaches the main group tive Medicine Unit personnel leading for successful OCONUS missions.” multi-colored sticky notes it may not be necessarily with a brief delay to en- to the reduction of malaria among AFL “As Operation Onward Liberia winds with brief messages of immediately follow an as- sure there is no personally members. down it is critical that we enable the AFL gratitude and optimism sault. It may be a few years identifying information or Twenty students participated in the to operate independently and give them from survivors adorn the out, and they may not un- abusive language. interactive course that culminated in a the proper tools for success,” said Hos- walls of the call center. derstand why they’re hav- “The connections we’ve joint residual insecticide spray of the AFL pital Corpsman 1st Class Crystal Goed- “This is really the de- ing trouble sleeping [or] seen on that are pretty barracks. delan an OOL mentor who participated fining dynamic of what why they’re depressed.” powerful,” she said. “Our “The goal of this capacity building mis- in the class. you’re doing,” Hagel said. Marsh said coming to licensed clinicians, the sion was to train the trainers by provid- The participants used the information “You are changing the the site can validate and moderators, said it’s some ing an intense two week course on inte- provided during the two week course to world for the better.” normalize such emotions, of the best group work that grated pest management which will then coordinate and successfully execute the In remarks to the staff, which hopefully will spur a they’ve done.” be taught by the AFL preventative medi- treatment of over 200 barracks and will the secretary re-empha- survivor to engage in a chat She said that bringing cine team to other members of the AFL independently spray the remaining AFL sized that sexual assault session or telephone call. male and female survivors and Liberian community,” said Joseph barracks providing preventative medi- is a serious crime both in For transitioning service together to talk out their Diclaro, NAMRU-3 Entomology Depart- cine support to over 1000 soldiers and the military and society at members, RAINN staff- experiences has produced ment Head. “Most importantly this train- their families. large, with no easy solu- ers said, they realize the great results overall. THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, May 1, 2014 11 Pirates Cove Galley menus

Sausage Links Asst. Pizza Beef Brisket Refried Beans Asst. Fruit Bar Hashed Brown Potatoes Asst. Wings Roasted Red Potatoes Taco Bar Assorted Breads & Spreads Pastry Bar French Fries Orange Rice Dinner Assorted Beverage Bar Asst. Yogurt Baked Beans Hush Puppies Beef Noodle Soup Lunch Healthy Choice Salad Bar Glazed Carrots Chicken Alfredo New England Clam Chowder Assorted Salad Dressings Simmered Peas Blackened Salmon BBQ Chicken Assorted Desserts Healthy Choice Salad Bar Wild Rice Tempura Battered Fish Asst. Fruit Bar Assorted Salad Dressings Buttered Linguine French Fries Assorted Breads & Spreads Tartar Sauce Corn O’Brien Baked Macaroni & Cheese Assorted Beverage Bar French Bread Steamed Broccoli Green Bean Almandine Assorted Desserts Healthy Choice Salad Bar Simmered Succotash Asst. Fruit Bar Assorted Salad Dressings Healthy Choice Salad Bar Assorted Breads & Spreads Toasted Garlic Bread Assorted Salad Dressings Assorted Beverage Bar Assorted Desserts Cornbread Muffins Lunch speed line Asst. Fruit Bar Assorted Desserts Asst. Pizza Assorted Breads & Spreads Asst. Fruit Bar Potato Bar Assorted Beverage Bar Assorted Breads & Spreads Chicken Tenders Assorted Beverage Bar Dinner Lunch speed line Asian Stir Fry Soup Grilled Cheeseburgers Beef w/ Broccoli Grilled Hamburgers Sweet and Sour Chicken Baked Beans Shrimp Fried Rice Burger Bar Boiled Pasta BBQ Chicken Stir Fired Vegetables Thursday Pulled Pork Egg Rolls Breakfast BBQ Ribs Healthy Choice Salad Bar Breakfast Juice Bar Bratwurst Assorted Salad Dressings Thursday Ready-to-eat Cereal Cole Slaw Hot Rolls Breakfast Eggs and Omelets to Order Macaroni Salad Assorted Desserts Breakfast Juice Bar Grilled Bacon Potato Salad Asst. Fruit Bar Ready-to-eat Cereal Asst. Instant Oatmeal & Grits Dinner Assorted Breads & Spreads Eggs & Omelets to Order Rolled Oats Doubly Good Chicken Soup Assorted Beverage Bar Grilled Bacon French Toast w/Asst. Syrups Roast Turkey Asst. Instant Oatmeal / Grits Sausage Patties Baked Ham Rolled Oats Cottage Fried Potatoes Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Soft/Hard Cooked Eggs Asst. Yogurt Steamed Rice Sunday Sausage Patties Pastry Bar Savory Bread Dressing Brunch Hash Brown Potatoes Lunch Seasoned Corn Tomato Soup French Toast w/ Asst. Syrup Chicken Noodle Soup Healthy Choice Salad Bar Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Pastry Bar Fried Shrimp Assorted Salad Dressings Grilled Ham & Cheese Sand- Asst. Yogurt Hot Rolls Hot Rolls wiches Lunch Creole Macaroni Assorted Desserts French Fries Black Bean Soup Franconia Potatoes Asst. Fruit Bar Oven Fried Bacon Wednesday Fried Pork Chops Rice Pilaf Assorted Breads & Spreads Lyonnais Carrots Breakfast Grilled Salmon Simmered Carrots Assorted Beverage Bar Breakfast Juice Bar Breakfast Juice Bar Noodles Jefferson Steamed Peas Ready-to-eat Cereal Ready-to-eat Cereals Mashed Sweet Potatoes Healthy Choice Salad Bar Grilled Sausage Eggs & Omelets To Order Steamed Green Beans Assorted Salad Dressings Healthy Choice Salad Bar Grilled Bacon Steamed Zucchini Assorted Condiments Assorted Salad Dressings Corn Beef Hash Healthy Choice Salad Bar Cocktail Sauce Assorted Desserts Asst. Instant Oatmeal & Grits Assorted Salad Dressings Assorted Desserts Asst. Fruit Bar Grits Cornbread Asst. Fruit Bar Assorted Breads & Spreads Soft/Hard Cooked Eggs Assorted Desserts Assorted Breads & Spreads Assorted Beverage Bar Grilled Steak Asst. Fruit Bar Assorted Beverage Bar Pastry Bar Pancakes w/ Asst. Syrup Assorted Breads & Spreads Lunch speed line Dinner Asst. Breads & Spreads Assorted Beverage Bar Chicken Pattie Sandwich Chicken Rice Soup Asst. Fruit Bar Lunch speed line Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich Prime Rib au Jus Hash Brown Potatoes Chicken Pattie Sandwich Grilled Peppers & Onions Fried Shrimp Lunch Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich Baked Beans Cocktail Sauce Tuesday White Bean Chicken Chili Grilled Pepper and Onions Chili Twice Baked Potatoes Breakfast Baked Italian Fish Baked Beans Cheese Sauce Wild Rice Breakfast Juice Bar Chicken Parmesan Chili Sandwich Bar Cheese Sauce Ready-to-eat Cereals Cream Gravy Cheese Sauce Cold Cut Sandwich Steamed Broccoli Eggs To Order Rice Pilaf Sandwich Bar Dinner Corn on the Cob Waffles w/ Asst. Syrup Boiled Pasta Cold Cut Sandwich Cheddar Cheese Soup Healthy Choice Salad Bar Grilled Bacon Mixed Vegetables Dinner Beef Stroganoff Assorted Salad Dressings Asst. Instant Oatmeal / Grits Club Spinach Minestrone Soup Fried Catfish w/Tartar Sauce Hot Rolls Cream of Wheat Healthy Choice Salad Bar Meat Lasagna Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Assorted Desserts Soft/Hard Cooked Eggs Assorted Salad Dressings Grilled Italian Sausage Buttered Egg Noodles Asst. Fruit Bar Omelets to Order French Bread Marinara Sauce Seasoned Corn Assorted Breads & Spreads Texas Hash Assorted Desserts Bow Tie Pasta Herbed Broccoli Assorted Beverage Bar Cottage Fried Potatoes Asst. Fruit Bar Mixed Vegetables Toasted Parmesan Bread Saturday Pastry Bar Assorted Breads & Spreads Herbed Cauliflower Healthy Choice Salad Bar Brunch Monday Asst. Yogurt Assorted Beverage Bar Healthy Choice Salad Bar Assorted Salad Dressings Cream of Chicken Soup Breakfast Lunch Lunch speed line Assorted Salad Dressings Cocktail Sauce Chili Dogs / Hot Dog Bar Breakfast Juice Bar Texas Tortilla Soup Hot Dogs Garlic Bread Hot Rolls Chili w/o beans Assorted Oatmeal BBQ Ribs Grilled Hamburger Assorted Desserts Buttermilk Biscuits Chicken Nuggets French Toast w/ Asst. Syrup Grilled Chicken Breast Grilled Cheese Burger Asst. Fruit Bar Assorted Desserts French Fries Omelets to Order Chicken Gravy French Fries Assorted Breads & Spreads Asst. Fruit Bar Steamed Broccoli Ready-to-eat Cereal Steamed Rice Baked Beans Assorted Beverage Bar Assorted Breads & Spreads Breakfast Juice Bar Grits Mac & Cheese Burger Bar Assorted Beverage Bar Ready-to-eat Cereal Eggs to Order Simmered Green Beans Dinner Galley hours Oven Fried Bacon Soft/Hard Cooked Eggs Steamed Carrots Chicken Noodle Soup Monday through Friday Friday Eggs & Omelets to Order Grilled Bacon Healthy Choice Salad Bar Meatloaf Breakfast 6 to 7:30 a.m. Breakfast Healthy Choice Salad Bar Breakfast Burritos Assorted Salad Dressings Turkey Pot Pie Lunch 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 Breakfast Juice Bar Assorted Salad Dressings Hash Brown Potatoes Corn Bread Muffins Egg Noodle p.m. Ready-to-eat Cereal Hot Dog Rolls Pastry Bar Assorted Desserts Mashed Potatoes Dinner 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Eggs to Order Assorted Desserts Asst. Breads & Spreads Asst. Fruit Bar Brown Gravy Weekends and holidays Grits Asst. Fruit Bar Asst. Fruit Bar Assorted Breads & Spreads California Medley No breakfast served Omelets to Order Assorted Breads & Spreads Asst. Beverage Bar Assorted Beverage Bar Steamed Peas Brunch - 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 Blueberry Pancakes w/ Syrup Pastry Bar Asst. Yogurt Lunch speed line Healthy Choice Salad Bar p.m. Grilled Bacon Assorted Beverage Bar Lunch Chicken Tacos Assorted Salad Dressings Dinner - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Asst. Instant Oatmeal / Grits Dinner Crab Bisque Beef Tacos Hot Rolls Menu items subject to Cottage Fried Potatoes Minestrone Soup Fried Fish Spanish Rice Assorted Desserts change.

me forever. It’s a perma- thing he does regularly Shoemaker said during nent reminder of him and with the unit in remem- the toast. “This hits so Missing what he loved to do. It’s a brance of their fallen close to home with us be- tangible link to him when brother from the Vietnam cause we know that could From Page 10 everything else we have of War. have been any of us up him is intangible.” “Ralph Balcom is the there. But this is a family, Chris remembers the At a dinner in Ralph’s kind of man I want all my and if you don’t take care flight suits too, and that honor, Shoemaker toasted guys to be like, the kind of your family, then what his father left for war the the fallen Airman, some- of man I want to be like,” is the rest of it for?” day after his third birth- day. “My father made me an exact duplicate of his flight suit, made to fit a 3-year- old,” Chris said. “It’s blue with all the zippers, a Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro 421st squadron patch, an Lt. Col. David Shoemaker, 421st Fighter Squadron F-105 Thud patch, even commander, Marine Corps Cpl. Jake Balcom, and first lieutenant bars on other members of the 421st FS raise their glasses the shoulders. I wore it a in a toast to Col. Ralph Balcom, a fallen Vietnam few times, and it’s a keep- War 421st FS pilot, March 26, 2014, in Pyeongtaek, sake that will stay with Republic of Korea. 12 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, May 1, 2014 Women reach new heights By Shawn Miller Force Naval District Washington Public Affairs Master Chief Nearly a century after first enlisting as Petty Of- yeoman during World War I, women are f i c e r s , reaching new heights and continuing to the high- make history across nearly every rank est en- and occupation in the Navy. l i s t e d Throughout March, the Navy joined rank in the nation in celebrating Women’s His- the Navy. Bolivar DeRenzi tory Month and honoring generations of T h e women in uniform who exemplify char- historic acter, courage and commitment. firsts continue into 2014, as Vice Adm. Women’s History Month provides a Michelle Howard was recently nominat- special opportunity to share and cele- ed for promotion and a position as vice brate the rich history of women’s contri- chief of naval operations. She is slated to butions in the history of our nation, said be promoted later this year, and will be Dr. Regina Akers, a historian at Naval His- the first African-American and first wom- Navy Photo by MC2 Chris Church tory and Heritage Command. an to serve in the position. U.S. Forces Korea service members stand behind Commander-in-Chief, President Since Sept. 11, 2001, more women have “The contributions of our Navy women, Barack Obama, during his speech at Army Garrison Yongsan, South Korea April 26. served in uniform than at any time since and women in general, during the wars World War II, with more than 200,000 in Iraq and Afghanistan have further ex- women across all military branches de- panded opportunities for women and has ploying in support of operations in Iraq qualified them for promotions and career and Afghanistan. choices that might not have been available Obama visits South Korea Today, nearly 70,000 women make up at the start of the war,” Akers said. 18 percent of the total Navy force through- Each generation of women in the mili- By Army Sgt. 1st Class President Park Gen-Hye had dared to cross, Obama out active and Reserve components. tary, from the foundations in the Nurse Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. received a briefing from said. “It’s really the varied backgrounds and Corps in 1908 until now, has widened the American Forces Press Service U.S. Forces Korea com- The president said the experience, knowledge and training that path to success and increased women’s mander, Army Gen. Curtis Republic of Korea’s securi- make our Navy better,” Akers said of di- chances to work in fields unavailable to The special bond be- M. Scaparrotti, and signed ty is a “hard-earned, long- versity’s role in the force. women in previous eras, on and off the tween Americans and the guest book on top of defended victory” for that Last year saw a variety of firsts for Navy battlefield, Akers added. South Koreans serves a table where the Korean nation, which has “risen women. In January 2013, the Secretary “Everyone is not on the battlefield, but to strengthen U.S. com- War Armistice was signed. from occupation and ruin, of Defense and Joint Chiefs of Staff re- that does not lessen the contributions mitment to the country’s “Both of those moments and become one of the scinded the 1994 direct ground combat one may be making supporting those security in the face of ag- drove home the truth that, most vibrant and open de- definition and assignment rule, which who are or treating those who are in- gression, President Barack after more than 60 years, mocracies in the world.” removed barriers to certain military jobs jured,” Akers said of those women who fill Obama told troops April our alliance is as strong as Obama said when U.S. based on gender. vital support roles outside combat zones. 26 during a visit to South it has ever been and as ef- veterans see the progress Later in the year, Vice Adm. Nanette Today’s generation of women in uni- Korea. fective as it has ever been,” in the Republic of Korea, Derenzi became the first female Judge form continue to reach new milestones, Speaking to U.S. troops he said. “they can say with pride Advocate General of the Navy, and Rear building upon a rich history of service in Yongsan, South Korea, Nowhere is that more their efforts and their sac- Adm. Bette Bolivar became the first members dating back more than a centu- the president noted the evident than in the pro- rifice was worth it.” woman to command Navy Region North- ry. For the generations to come, Akers said two nations aren’t just al- fessionalism and the in- “They see the real re- west after successfully serving as chief of young people today can set high goals by lies, but friends. teroperability of the two sults of what they’ve done staff for Commander, Navy Installations looking up to women breaking barriers. “This alliance is special, nations’ militaries, Obama — a South Korea that is a Command. “Dream big,” Akers said. “Don’t limit forged on the battlefield,” said. world leader and a true Four women currently serve as Fleet or yourself.” Obama said. “It has been “That’s because our partner in Asian security fortified by the common forces on duty here, Amer- and stability,” he said. values and mutual interest ican and Korean, are high- “None of this was an and mutual respect of our ly trained, closely coordi- accident,” Obama added. peoples.” nated, fit to fight tonight Freedom, democracy and “The United States and and every other night,” he progress are not accidents, Korea are more than allies. said. but priorities that have to We are friends,” he said. “In addition to dealing be fought for, he said. Obama said the founda- with the threat from North “You’re part of that leg- tion of trust, security and Korea, this is also an alli- acy,” he said. “They must stability that allows both ance that represents the be won. And they’ve got nations to thrive economi- incredible bonds between to be tended to constantly cally and socially is made peoples,” Obama said. and defended without fail. possible by the service The president noted that And here, on freedom’s and sacrifice of U.S. ser- in 1950, just five years af- frontier, they are, by every vice members and diplo- ter the end of World War man and woman who has mats. II, Communist armies first served and stood sentinel “You are the tip of the crossed the 38th Parallel. on this divided peninsula.” spear on freedom’s fron- “At the time, many Obama noted the stark tier,” he said. “You carry Americans couldn’t place contrast in the Republic of high the legacy left by all Korea on a map,” he said. Korea and its neighbor to those who fought and “But we knew, as much as the north. served here.” we had already given, as “The 38th Parallel now “And to the family mem- weary as we were of war, exists as much as a con- bers, both here in South that we had a stake in what trast between worlds as it Korea and awaiting happened here on the Ko- does a border between na- your return back home,” rean Peninsula.” tions;” he said, “between Obama said, “I thank you America had to roll back a society that’s open and for your service as well.” the tide of Communism one that is closed; be- The president lauded and stand with its South tween a democracy that is the audience for their ser- Korean friends, Obama growing and a pariah state vice and said this alliance said. that would rather starve is “the linchpin of security In September, the Amer- its people than feed their and stability in the Asia icans arrived and the alli- hopes and dreams.” Pacific.” ance landed in a surprise That’s not the result of Because of that service attack. war, Obama said, but of and the service of genera- “And all told, nearly the path that North Ko- tions before them, Obama 1.8 million Americans rea has taken, a path of said, the U.S. still stands would join the fight those confrontation and provo- with its founding princi- next few years,” he said. cation that includes pur- ples shining, and nations In dangerous and brutal suing the world’s most around the world that conditions, nearly 37,000 dangerous weapons. once knew nothing but Americans would give “I want to be clear,” he the “bitter taste of fear” their last full measure of said. “The commitment now know the blessings of devotion on this faraway that the United States of freedom. soil, but not without push- America has made to the Obama said during his ing the invading armies visit he and South Korean back across the line they See Korea, Page 14 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, May 1, 2014 13 Army trains in Baltic By Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service

A company-sized ele- ment of the U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team — about 150 soldiers — was to ar- rive in Poland April 23 to begin a bilateral infan- try exercise with Polish troops, the Pentagon press Navy photo by MC2 Eric A. Pastor secretary said. Lt. j.g. Kyle Atakturk, left, and Lt. j.g. Nicholas Horton, naval aviators assigned to In the coming days, Patrol Squadron 16, pilot a P-8A Poseidon during a mission to assist in search and about 450 additional sol- rescue operations for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. diers from the Vicenza, It- aly-based 173rd ABCT will arrive for similar exercises in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, Navy Rear Adm. Air liner remains missing John Kirby said. The exercises are the equipment and support. first in a series of expand- By Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service The P-8s continue conducting aerial ed U.S. land force train- search operations, and the Bluefin-21 au- ing activities in the Baltic The Defense Department is continuing tonomous underwater vehicle completed region scheduled to take to support the international search mis- its twelfth search mission, the colonel said. place this year and possi- Army photo sion for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight “Bluefin-21 has now completed more bly into next year, he said. The 173rd Airborne Brigade’s Spc. Bradley Chanady 370, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. than 90 percent of a focused underwater “Russia’s aggression in jumps from a 34-foot tower at Mann Field, Fort Steve Warren said April 24. search ... . Unfortunately, no contacts of Ukraine has renewed our Benning, Ga. The total cost of the search to date is interest have been found,” he said. resolve to strengthening $11.4 million, Warren said. The department has received no re- NATO’s defense plans and were conceived in part to tense along Ukraine’s This figure includes $4,200 per flight quests for additional underwater search capabilities, and to dem- do just that, Kirby said. eastern border, he said. hour for the two P-8 Poseidon aircraft in- assets, Warren said. onstrate our continued The message to the “Nothing we’ve seen volved in the search, he added. The Military Sealift Command dry car- commitment to collective people of Poland, Lithu- out of Moscow, nothing The plane and its 239 passengers dis- go ship USNS Cesar Chavez joined the defense in reinforcing our ania, Latvia and Estonia, we’ve seen out of Russia or appeared March 8 on a flight from Kuala task force April 10 to provide logistical NATO allies in Central and is that “the United States their armed forces is de- Lumpur to Beijing. support. Eastern Europe,” Kirby takes seriously our obli- escalating the tension [or] The costs break down as follows, War- Chavez is the Navy’s newest combat said. gations under Article 5 of is making things any more ren said: logistics force ship, and is operated by a The troops will be in the NATO alliance, even stable in Ukraine or on the ■ $4.6 million in operations and main- crew of 125 civil service mariners. place in all four countries though these aren’t NATO continent of Europe,” the tenance funds; The ship also has a complement of 11 by April 28, he said, noting exercises,” he said. admiral said. ■ $3.2 million in overseas humanitar- U.S. Navy personnel, who provide opera- that the exercises will last “It’s a very tangible rep- “What would be very ian disaster and civic aid funds; and tional support and supply coordination, about a month. resentation of our com- helpful is if they removed ■ $3.6 million for underwater search a Navy news release said. “But then we will rotate mitment to our security their forces off that border fresh troops in for more obligations in Europe, … and took concrete actions exercises,” the admiral and we encourage our to respect the sovereignty added. NATO partners to likewise of Ukraine,” he said. The intent is to develop look for opportunities of Defense Secretary a persistent rotational their own to do this same Chuck Hagel has said that presence through the ex- kind of thing for one an- the events in Ukraine have ercises, Kirby explained. other,” the admiral contin- had the effect of consoli- Discussions are ongoing ued. dating the alliance and about expanding the bi- If there’s any message giving it a sharper view of lateral exercises into other to Moscow, Kirby said, itself and its future, Kirby countries in the region, he it’s the same as that being said. said. sent to the people of the “NATO is a very strong Discussions regarding Baltic region: “We take our alliance, more relevant the establishment of com- obligations very, very seri- now than it’s ever been. … bined exercises involving ously on the continent of Secretary Hagel was pretty other NATO member and Europe.” clear with the military partner countries also are The exercises are more leadership that he wanted taking place, Kirby said. than symbolic, the admi- to look for a wide range “It doesn’t have to be ral said. of opportunities through either/or,” he said. “I The commitment to put- which we could continue think we’re looking for a ting troops on the ground to reassure our partners in broad swath of ways that for an extended period Europe,” the admiral said. we can help reassure our and conducting exercises Elsewhere in the region, allies and partners, and is “not insignificant,” he the Arleigh Burke-class it doesn’t all have to be noted. guided missile destroyer through the alliance.” “These are countries USS Donald Cook is wrap- Since Russia’s aggres- that we routinely operate ping up its rotation in the sion in Ukraine began, the with,” Kirby said. “These Black Sea, Kirby said. admiral said, the United are units that the 173rd The Oliver Hazard Per- States has been constantly have worked with before, ry-class frigate USS Taylor looking for ways to reas- in all four countries. So returned to the Black Sea sure its allies and partners they know each other. This today after completing re- of the nation’s commit- isn’t the first time that the pairs in Naval Support Ac- ment to the collective de- 173rd has done exercis- tivity Souda Bay, Greece, fense principles in Article es with these countries. and will assume the reas- 5 of the North Atlantic So there’s a relationship surance mission from the Treaty. there.” Donald Cook, Navy offi- These bilateral exercises The situation remains cials said. 14 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, May 1, 2014 WW II airman recalls days as German prisoner

By Cpl. Sarah Cherry cream with some light the guys took the colored Marine Corps Air Station teasing from his peers. chalk and put some rags Beaufort He deliberately left his together and made a flag service pistol behind. as best as they could for Retired Staff Sgt. Robert Getting shot down with a his funeral,” he said. “It Waldrop, now 91 years old firearm was an immediate was sad.” and living in St. Helena Is- death sentence by Ger- Towards the end of the land, S.C., vividly remem- man soldiers. war, the prisoners were bers details of his experi- “The guys that’d been moved far and often, ence during World War II. f l y i n g , marching hundreds of “Have you ever seen air- they said miles. liners go across with their d o n ’ t “Some places we condensation trails? Can take that stopped close to villag- you picture half a thou- on a mis- es, the civilians would sand four-engine aircraft s i o n , ” put water out along the all leaving a condensa- Waldrop street,” Waldrop said. “We tion trail?” said Waldrop, s a i d . couldn’t stop, but as we speaking of the aircraft of “ Y o u ’d walked past we would his former unit, the Eighth Waldrop t h i n k scoop some up in our tins.” Air Force of the Army Air y o u ’ d Waldrop fell behind Corps. “It’s an awesome carry it on a mission.” with several other prison- sight; one of the most awe- “One of the biggest haz- ers, and was taken to yet some sights there was.” ards of flying those mis- another prison camp. Such a sight wasn’t rare sions was the anti-aircraft They were liberated in those early months of [weapons] and, of course, by British commandos 1944. World War II was in the German pilots. They that he said looked like full swing. had some good, good pi- they’d slit your throat if Eight different days in lots and good airplanes,” DOD photo you blinked. The sort you January and early Febru- Waldrop said. A B-17 Flying Fortress makes a bombing run during World War II. wouldn’t want to see fight- ary saw more than five The plane is hit, Feb. 4, ing against you. hundred B-17s and B-24s 1944. had to help me, or carry tine to take a head count “One morning, one of “I was glad they were on taking off into European “I’ll never forget that me, or push me.” twice a day,” Waldrop the guys a couple barracks our side,” he said. skies, with the most being date. My boots came off He was taken to a jail said. A German sergeant, down pushed on the door He was given a physi- 863 on January 29 leaving when my chute opened. where he said German previously wounded on and it was open, so he cal and returned to the for Frankfurt, Germany. We couldn’t wear laced- soldiers would stop by the Russian front, would thinks it’s okay to go out. United States in a hospital A B-17 waist gunner up boots, because your simply to stare at him. take down the count with We had one main latrine ship. He arrived in New from Fort Wayne, Indi- feet would freeze up “They’d come up to pencil and paper. He clear down at the end of York, and later returned ana, he climbed into the there,” he said. “[The Ger- the strong door and look said they called him ‘Big the compound. He went to his hometown of Fort plane for his fifth mission mans] probably had bin- through the window,” he Stoop. “Guys in the back clear across to the end of Wayne, Indiana. headed toward Frankfurt, oculars on me the whole said. “[They must have row would shift around, the compound and on After leaving military Germany. He’d been in way down. They had time been thinking] ‘He’s some- so he’d never get the same the way back, one of the service, Waldrop served in the Army Air Corps for two to watch me and wait for thing else, we got a guy, we count twice.” guards shot him,” Waldrop and retired from the police years. m e .” got an American!’” The German soldiers said. “He bled to death is force. At the time, the service He landed in German- During his experience guarding the prisoners really what happened be- Waldrop’s experience members were expected occupied France, boot- as a prisoner of war, he was would put a stop to the cause nobody could get to and his attitude toward to carry out 25 missions less with a sprained ankle. transferred from camp to shuffling around and mis- him.” his past are a strong ex- before being relieved, with German soldiers quickly camp on coal ships and counting by fixing bayo- The Germans allowed a ample of perseverance, in- the option to do more. found him and detained trucks, marched for hun- nets as a threat. funeral detail, and despite ner strength and, perhaps “When you returned him as a prisoner of war. dreds of miles, and kept During the night, pris- the lack of an American most of all, carrying trag- from a mission, if you re- “When I first came in various prison camps. oners were locked in with flag the prisoners made do edies of the past lightly. turned, you could have down, I sprained my left Hygiene conditions were a bar across the door. In with what they had. “I’ve been so fortu- ice cream or a shot of leg real bad,” Waldrop poor, and prisoners were the morning, the prison- “Through the Red Cross nate over the years, really whiskey,” Waldrop said. said. “I didn’t break it, counted daily. ers would hear the bar be- we had some boxes of col- lucky,” he said. He said he would get ice thank goodness. But they “It was a normal rou- ing removed. ored chalk and some of

ral resources and keep the air, water, and efforts also have a side benefit of being commands are environmental presenta- soil clean,” said Rear Adm. Kevin Slates, good for the environment. Earth Day is tions at local schools; exhibit events with Earth director of the Chief of Naval Operations a prime time to let people know that we government agencies, and non-govern- Energy and Environmental Readiness Di- have taken and will continue to take our mental organizations; 5K runs; beach From Page 9 vision. environmental stewardship responsibil- clean-ups; energy awareness training/ “We’re also pursuing energy initia- ity seriously.” competitions; recycling events; solar over 30 years ago, and our bases have de- tives that focus on enhancing capability Among the Earth Day related activi- power demos; environmental fairs and veloped robust programs to protect natu- and resiliency, but many of those energy ties planned or ongoing this year at naval facility nature tours; and tree plantings.

opportunity, or respect. Obama said, North Ko- Those things don’t come rea and its people have a Korea through force. They have choice — continue down a to be earned.” lonely road of isolation, or From Page 12 Real strength, Obama join the rest of the world in said, is allowing an open seeking a future of greater security of the Republic of and participatory democ- opportunity, security, and Korea only grows stronger racy where people can greater respect. in the face of aggression.” choose their own leaders This future, he noted, “Our alliance does not and their own destiny. already exists for the citi- waver with each bout of Additionally, he said, zens on the southern end their attention-seeking,” real strength is allowing of the Korean Peninsula. Obama said. “It just gains a vibrant society where “If [North Koreans] the support of the rest of people can think, pray and choose this path,” Obama the world.” speak their minds as they said, “America and the The president said please, and there are free Republic of Korea and the North Korea’s continued and open markets build- rest of the world will help pursuit of nuclear weap- ing a thriving middle class them build that future.” ons is a path that leads and lifting millions of peo- “But if they do not, they only to more isolation. ple out of poverty. should know that the “It’s not a sign of “We don’t use our mili- commitment of the Unit- strength,” Obama said. tary might to impose these ed States of America to the Anybody can make things on others,” Obama security and defense of threats, move an army or said. “But we will not hesi- the Republic of Korea has show off a missile, he said. tate to use our military not wavered once in more “That doesn’t make might to defend our allies than 60 years,” he said. you strong,” he said. “It and our way of life.” “It never has and it never does not lead to security, Like all nations on Earth, will.” THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, May 1, 2014 15 16 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, May 1, 2014