February 28, 2019 Edition Navy directs commands to contact 100 percent of Sailors living in government, PPV Housing PPV HOUSING INFORMATION
MWR/NGIS JOB FAIR!
NS NEWPORT BZ FEATURE WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The NAVY TO Navy announced Feb. 23 that 100 percent of Sailors living in DISPLAY UNION government and Public Private JACK FLAG Venture (PPV) family housing will be issues affecting the home and to contacted by their commands and asked understand any actions being taken to if their housing is satisfactory. address them. If a problem is found, the NAVADMIN 043/19, released by visits serve as an opportunity to help Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) John Sailors and their families resolve the Richardson and Master Chief Petty problem. Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell “We are prioritizing efforts to better Smith, directed the action upon being understand our Sailors’ living conditions alerted that the health, safety and well- in on-base government family and PPV being of some Sailors may have been housing to ensure that as residents they Inside This Issue negatively affected by the condition are provided with the quality of life they of their government and PPV family have earned and deserve,” said Around the Station 2-6 housing. Richardson. Richardson and Smith both Additional guidance will be released BZ Shipmates 7 affirmatively stated that our, “Sailors to commands early next week detailing and their families deserve safe, quality how visits must be completed. Fleet & Family 8 living quarters and commands must Importantly, the 100 percent contact advocate for all Sailors and their order is not an inspection program but At the Clinic 9 families.” rather an opportunity for commands to Every Sailor residing in PPV or advocate for their Sailors. Meat & Potatoes 10 government housing will be afforded an “Trust and confidence are the MWR 11 opportunity for a visit from their foundational bedrock upon which command at their residence no later than effective command rests and an open Now Hear This 12-14 April 15, 2019. The visits are to be flow of communication is imperative,” strictly voluntary and by invitation said Smith. “We first encourage Sailors Gate Hours & Hot jobs 15 only. The purpose of these visits is to to raise issues with their chain of Around the Fleet 16-17 raise Navy awareness of family living command. In the same vein, we need conditions, to allow command leaders to be engaged in the ways that Veterans News 18 leadership to personally observe any Sailors are most receptive.” 1 AROUND THE STATION ...
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A TOWN HALL MEETING ON THIS PROCESS WILL BE HELD FOR ALL MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN BALFOUR BEATTY HOUSING NEXT MONDAY, MARCH 4 AT 6 P.M. INSIDE THE GREENE LANE HOUSING AREA COMMUNITY CENTER, GRAVELY PARK DR. IN MIDDLETOWN.
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2 AROUND THE STATION ... Navy Band Northeast: Commissioning of USS South Dakota
By MU3 April Griffin, NBNE
On Feb. 2, Navy Band Northeast’s Ceremonial Band provided musical support as the USS SOUTH DAKOTA (SSN 790) was ushered into the chronicles of Naval Service. This historic ceremony marked the commissioning of the Navy’s 17th Virginia Class submarine. Measuring 370 feet long, or 10 feet further than a standard football field, USS South Dakota presented an awe inspiring sight that dwarfed Pier 2 in Groton, CT. Her US Navy photo by MC1 Jeffrey Richardson formidable presence displayed the unmatched capabilities of the world’s patriotic marches, provides full technological marvels. most powerful and sophisticated honors, renders Eternal father, and With each new vessel brought to Navy. presents the Star Spangled Banner. life, Navy Band Northeast provides a Celebrating milestones in the However, the emotional high point of greater context to these time-honored lifespan of a newly designed Naval each ceremony occurs when the ship customs, demonstrating the vessel is a long and proud heritage of is “brought to life.” During this transformative power of Naval the Navy Music Program. In point, the band performs an uplifting Musical Tradition. When our Sailors particular, supporting commissioning performance of Anchors Aweigh perform alongside the crews, ceremonies is a point of pride for the while the crew rushes to man the rails sponsors, veterans, and members of Sailors of Navy Band Northeast, and for the first time. From keel laying, the general public, our musicians tell each ship lithograph from every to christenings, and ultimately to the proud story of our Naval Service, ceremony is proudly displayed in the commissioning ceremonies, Navy and inspire the appreciation and band’s facility. During these Band Northeast is proud to play a key support of our men and women ceremonies, the band performs role in the birth of these modern serving around the world.
COASTERS HARBOR ISLAND MARINA The marina is currently accepting applications for summer boat berthing at the marina office, Building 1397 on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. until Thursday, March 28. For more information, call (401) 841-3283. The berthing rates for 2019 are for military $92.50/per foot (DoD civilians $109.00/per foot). Seasonal mooring rate is for military $1,130.00 (DoD civilians $1325.00). To be considered for berthing, you must provide proof of ownership of the vessel (application must prove at least 51% ownership of the vessel), current registration or Coast Guard documentation, and a copy of your comprehensive and liability (minimum of $100,000 in Hull and Machinery coverage, $300,000 in Personal Injury, and $500,000 in Property Insurance) vessel insurance issued in the name of the primary owner with your completed application.
3 AROUND THE STATION ... U.S. Naval War College hosts maritime surveillance systems workshop By Jeanette Steele, The Integrated Undersea USNWC PAO Surveillance System (IUSS) is a system of fixed and mobile assets that U.S. Naval War College (NWC) have been a part of the Navy for and the Naval Undersea Warfare decades. The goal of the workshop Center co-hosted a maritime was to provide insight into future surveillance systems workshop Feb. operational requirements of IUSS to 12-14 at the college's McCarty-Little Navy leadership. Hall. “As the Navy looks toward The workshop was led by operating environments beyond 2020, professor William Bundy, NWC's there is a need to prioritize science, The Gold Crew of the Ohio- recently appointed associate provost technology and engineering design class ballistic-missile subma- for warfighting research and efforts in order to address increasingly rine USS Henry M. Jackson development and director of the dynamic and challenging futures,” VADM Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Naval (SSBN 730). Jackson is one of Bundy said. eight ballistic missile subma- Warfare Research Group. The “This workshop offered the workshop was part of a continuing rines at the base. (US Navy Photo undersea warfare community of by MC2 Amanda R. Gray) effort by the Gravely group to support interest an opportunity to survey the advances in maritime dominance. current state of maritime surveillance and development effort supports the The three-day workshop, attended systems, assess research and national defense and military by over 40 experts in undersea development efforts and speak to the strategies, as well as Chief of Naval warfare and maritime surveillance prioritization of investments in Operations Adm. John Richardson’s from around the Navy, focused on the science and technology,” he said. This “A Design for Maintaining Maritime undersea segment of maritime continuing NWC warfighting research Superiority, Version 2.0.” surveillance.
COME OFTEN AND COME HUNGRY The Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) Center has a great variety of menu items and feature specials - like their popular Pizza Buffet each Wednesday and the amazing all- you-can-eat Mongolian BBQ each Friday (a Cmdr. Al Lima favorite!). Mitch Potter, Community Recreation Center Manager, jumps behind the burners to cook it up with a smile every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Price is $10 per person, including a fountain drink.
MWR held events around the installation all last week as part of their Winter School Vacation Specials. On Thursday, Stephen Brenner from Brenner Magic Shows, performed a free show for the kids with a few friends: Charlotte the chinchilla (not in the photo) and Tweety the white pigeon (left in photo—the “bird in the hand”), performed some magic tricks and even made cool balloon animals for every child in attendance. The event was held inside the Community Recreation Center, building 656). Stay tuned for many upcoming specials for the entire family by reading the MWR publication, “The Leisure Times” and following them on Facebook at facebook.com/navstanewportmwr.
4 AROUND THE STATION ... Exchanges, Commissaries Brainstorm Ideas for More Joint Sales Events, Promotions to Bolster Military Resale Benefit
From Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs NS Newport Store Info
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) - Defense Commissary Hours: - Exchange and commissary shoppers Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. will see more opportunities to save Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the installation as military resale Monday: Closed officials continue planning more joint T: (401) 841-2111 / 2112 sales. Sharing ideas on improving on- Navy Exchange (Main Store) Monday—Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. base shopping benefits was the cen- Sunday & Federal Holidays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. terpiece of discussion for senior mar- T: (401) 841-1399 keting representatives from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), the Defense Commissary if they’re not working we’re making health and wellness advocates such as Agency (DeCA), Coast Guard Ex- changes,” he said. Capt. Kimberly Elenberg, a member change (CGX) the Marine Corps Ex- Strength in numbers and the of the Public Health Service Corps change (MCX), and the Navy Ex- ability to innovate by learning from and director of DoD’s Operation Live change Service Command each other were key underlying Well. She discussed how the com- (NEXCOM) in an annual meeting themes for the resale marketers dur- missaries and exchanges can assist hosted by DeCA, Feb. 12-13, at Fort ing their conference, said Richard the department’s efforts to improve Lee, Va. Honiball, NEXCOM’s global chief service members’ fitness, especially This marketing conference came merchandising and marketing officer. those who are called on to deploy less than two weeks after the military During their meeting, the military overseas. resale chief executive officers signed resale marketers addressed the fol- “We need to make sure that we a joint purchasing alliance agreement lowing actions to bolster patron shop- have service members who are strong to maximize resale’s combined buy- ping opportunities: and fit,” Elenberg said during her ing power for items sold by two or - Communicate the resale chan- presentation. more of the organizations. nel’s role as a force multiplier for “By working together, we help These collaborative events have healthy living and how that benefits continue to drive them over to the become the norm for exchanges, military readiness commissaries or the exchanges to commissaries and their industry part- - Finalize the 2019 joint promo- identify the [health and wellness] ners as they “work together to create tional calendar for major annual programs that you have set up, the events and promotions to drive mili- events such as Month of Military [healthy lifestyle] things that adver- tary families back to the installation Child in April, Military Appreciation tise what you have on sale that week, and improve their quality of life,” Month in May, the Healthy Lifestyle and tell them how to put that all to- said Ana Middleton, president and Festival in June, Back-to-School gether on a budget to save money.” chief marketing officer for AAFES. events in August and September and Ultimately, the resale conference “We had phenomenal success holiday shopping from October promoted an “all for one” mentality through seven collaborative events through December for exchanges and commissaries that during 2018.” - Communicate the benefits of the helps them better serve military The commissary and exchanges Military Star card and educating pa- members and their families, said San- partnership is a work in progress, trons on how to use credit responsi- dra Bates, MCX’s chief marketing where the resale outlets are applying bly and innovation officer. lessons learned to fine tune opportu- - Improve the connection to “The biggest takeaway from this nities for military patrons, said Hec- troops at the start of their military marketing conference is that we are tor Granado, DeCA’s marketing di- careers all on the same team,” Bates said, rector. - Share best practices on data re- “and by working together we can im- “We are digging deeper into our lated to sales performance, marketing prove the experience for our custom- sales and transactional data to see promotions and shopping trends ers – and if they shop with us, shop what we can improve, what programs Leading off their meeting, the on base, we can keep the benefit are working, which ones aren’t, and resale marketers heard from military alive.”
5 BZ SHIPMATES ... Bravo Zulu to our civilian shipmates!
Kelly Conner (left) MWR Marketing Coordinator, is honored for 25 years of service. She has been in her current role for more than 18 years. If you read the Leisure Times, receive updates via email about base happenings, or see MWR posters anywhere on Naval Station Newport, then you will know how much Kelly impacts everyone here! BRAVO ZULU, KELLY!
Letters of Commendation, from NS Newport Commanding Officer Capt. Ian Johnson Peter Browne (bottom left), Civilian of the Year. Michael MWR Admin Officer, was Silvia (top), MWR Marina recognized for exceptional Manager, for his exemplary performance of his duties in service in 2018 which led to a number of 2018 initiatives, his selection for Senior and for being selected Civilian of the Quarter. Senior Civilian of the Year. Andy Howard (bottom right), Access Control and Security Admin Officer, is recognized for his exemplary performance and selection as the Junior
6 BZ SHIPMATES ... Bravo Zulu Shipmates for a job well done!
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal awarded to Chief Boatswain’s Mate Jesse L. Lawrence.
CS1 Philip Iliescu receives Letter of Commendation from Rear Admiral C. W. Rock, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic for excellent performance as Quality of Life Ney Hall Galley Leading Petty Officer and selection as Sailor of the Quarter in 2018.
CS2 Samantha L. Bracken receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for exemplary service at the White Sands Missile Range during the Trident 19 -2 Exercise.
QM2 Joseph Carrasquillo (above) is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for exemplary service which led to his selection of 2018 Junior Sailor of the Year. CS2 Michael D. Kuzniak (left) receives Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement as commanding officer’s culinary specialist onboard the USS George H. W. Bush for three years, ending in November 2018.
7 BZ SHIPMATES ... Congratulations Shipmates!!! Bravo Zulu
AB1 Michael Scaglione receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his work as Port Operations Leading Petty Officer from Oct. 2017 to Sept. 2018. His hard work also led to his selection as 2018 Senior Sailor of the Year.
CS3 Marcus A Sutton (above left) receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for superior performance of his duties while serving as cook on watch at White Sands Missile Range during the Trident 19-2 Exercise in January 2019. GM2 Christopher W. Brown is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for exemplary performance as Security Department Range Safety Officer and Gate Sentry at NS Newport from Jan. 2016 to Feb. 2019.
8 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT ... FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER Not aware of class schedule NEWPORT WANTS TO KNOW… Other:
HOW CAN WE BETTER HELP YOU! What is the best way to get Fleet and Family Support Center information to you? You have been invited to complete a Fleet and Email monthly calendar/newsletter Family Support Center (FFSC) Survey: Facebook (NAVSTA Newport or Newport MWR Fleet and Family Educational Needs Assessment page) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZT- Command Ombudsman lBjAeiCjln1Rz3bbLusdlM6p9ZMub0uU54J1BOz8e7WA/ Gate 1 Marquee viewform Command Leadership
Other: FFSC would like to know how the NAVSTA Newport FFSC team can make the Work-Family-Life classes There is a place to provide additional more accessible and relatable to Sailors feedback to help provide educational and their families here on base. Here are services around base. the questions, please submit electronically: Optional to provide your contact 1. What subject matter interests you or is information if you would like to be added to needed the most? the monthly Newsletter email distro list or 2. What stops you from attending classes would like us to contact you regarding this at the Fleet and Family Support Center? survey. Childcare Time of day Remember: Never submit passwords Location through Google Forms.
9 AT THE CLINIC ... NHCNE announces enrollment changes as part of transition
Due to operational commitments, the Primary Care Medical Homeport Clinics at Naval Health Clinic New England Newport and Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton are no longer accepting new enrollments of non- active duty beneficiaries at this time. The command is working with our network partners to ensure the provision of safe, high-quality care for our valued patients. Ancillary services such as radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy will continue to be fully available at current capabilities for all eligible beneficiaries. We appreciate your understanding and remain committed to providing quality health care that is deserving of your trust. During this period of transition, we are committed to ensuring our beneficiaries receive safe, quality care and receive answers to all beneficiary questions. DHA TRANSITION MONTHLY We have provided information QUESTIONS & ANSWERS that will assist those who may have questions or need additional Question: What is changing and what assistance with benefits. Please see is the purpose of the changes? below contact information for assistance. Answer: Navy Medicine is structuring If you need assistance with finding a Primary Care Manager its forces to focus on Readiness to meet the please visit Humana Military at needs of operational commanders, while https://www.humanamilitary.com/ transferring the management and administration beneficiary/enrollment-and-claims/ of the Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) to the OR Contact Humana Military at (1- Defense Health Agency (DHA). These reforms 800-444-5445). will drive better integration and standardization of If you need assistance with care across all MTF's, which means patients will enrolling a newborn patient: Once the have a consistent, high-quality health care child is born, parents can make an experience no matter where they are. appointment with a network PCM for the 2 day follow up and 2 week follow up. They can find a list of network PCMs by either calling Humana Military (1-800-444-5445) officially enroll into a plan and PCM Humana Military (1-800-444-5445), or going to their website at https:// they choose (PRIME vs Select). Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.humanamilitary.com. ***The If you need assistance with Other options to contact Humana child still has to be registered into general inquiries on benefits, Tricare include: Secure messaging available DEERS within 90 days*** Prime, or Tricare for Retirees please 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Online After registration in DEERS and visit the Humana Military website at chat, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 6 during those 90 days, parents can https://www.humanamilitary.com, p.m.
10 THE MEAT & POTATOES OF LIFE ... Punked by my GPS By Lisa Smith Molinari After eating the dinner I’d packed for set the GPS to take us us, we were snug in our respective the “fast route” straight Last week, I hobbled over our rooms. Anna and Lilly’s huge bed to our cruise ship in frozen lawn toward my salt-encrusted looked like a giant coconut crème pie Venice. car, balancing a to-go cup of coffee mounded with feathery white cotton. But instead of and two bags slung over each I drifted off in the room I shared with sending us to the shoulder. It’s a hassle running errands Hayden, thinking of the fun we would nearby freeway to the Lisa Molinari during the doldrums of winter. have during the days to come. south, our GPS directed us east, into Opening the gritty driver’s door, I set “Mom, Lilly threw up in our bed!” the snowy mountains. Believing that my coffee in the center console’s cup Anna startled me in the darkness. I our GPS knew better, I did exactly as holder, then decided to instructed. hurl my purse and tote bag An hour later, we were across the driver’s side 2,000 meters above sea into the passenger’s seat. level. Another hour later, Of course, my purse strap police signs directed us caught the handle of the to onto a dirt detour around -go cup as it flew over the an avalanche covering the console, splattering coffee road. Then, after making on the seats, windows, it through the Alps, we dashboard, floor mats, and crossed into the my white winter coat. Dolomites. “Gimme a break,” I Was this a sick joke? mumbled, subconsciously After four hours of referencing the spring zigzagging mountain getaway that would get me roads, our GPS finally through the God-forsaken released us onto a straight winter. highway toward Venice. I This year, Francis and I snatched the ticket from are taking trip to the British Isles to stumbled to my feet and followed her the toll booth and gunned the engine, see our daughter who is spending a down the hall. racing at illegal speeds. Every time semester abroad. A rented London Opening their door, I found our smug GPS warned, “Beware!” apartment will serve as home base complete carnage. The marshmallow and flashed the speed limit, I gritted during most of our trip, but we will white bed had turned into a veritable my teeth and pressed the gas pedal also explore the Irish countryside for crime scene. The half-digested dinner harder. four days, with only a rental car and a of turkey subs, sour cream and onion I arrived in Venice frazzled, but GPS to guide us. chips, and M&Ms was pooled in the satisfied that I’d taken two full Though excited, bad memories of center of the crisp white linens. minutes off our GPS’s estimated time relying on a GPS during a spring In an attempt to mitigate the of arrival. Take that! break trip in Italy ten years ago have damages, Lilly had dabbed the mess Technological advances in the last me worried. with a bath towel, managing to slop it decade make another GPS-related I was driving our kids from our on herself, the carpet, the bathroom spring break incident unlikely in German duty station to Venice, to floor, and two light switches. Ireland, but I’m bringing a map, just board an Italian cruise ship for one I stood for a moment, unable to in case. final hurrah before we moved back to contemplate a solution. Obviously, the states. In Austria, I stopped on the Lilly wasn’t carsick. She had a side of a winding mountain road stomach virus. For two hours I Lisa’s syndicated column because Lilly was carsick, hoping our scrubbed, scraped, rinsed, dipped, and appears in military and GPS would lead us to our hotel soon. squeezed away the horrific mess. I civilian newspapers We squealed around three more found clean linens in a hallway closet including Stars and Stripes, hairpin turns before spotting our and put poor Lilly back to bed. and on her blog at Tyrollean guest house. “There it is!” I In the morning, I left an apology themeatandpotatoesoflife.com. yelped with relief. note and some extra cash on the She can be contacted at The owner showed us to two stained mattress, and [email protected]. rooms at opposite ends of the hall. 11 MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION ...
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2019 NEWPORT SEABEE BALL Wednesday @ 5 p.m. - Music information, visit: March 9, 2019 Rehearsal for Contemporary www.newportnavychoristers.org. will be the annual Protestant Service Newport Seabee Ball Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. - OPERATION ID with guest speaker Women’s Bible Study A voluntary program offered to all Command Master 1st & 3rd Fridays @ 9:30 a.m. – military, civilians and dependents Chief Delbert Terrell, Women’s Spiritual Support Group onboard Naval Station Newport. This is Jr., Director of the Senior Enlisted a chance for you to mark all your Academy. Register and find additional DRIVING SAFETY MONTH personal valuables with a unique owner information here: The National Highway Traffic and applied number to assist in recovering www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-newport- Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimate and returning stolen property to its seabee-ball-tickets-53998232166. that more than six million crashes per rightful owner(s). year in the United States are caused by In, addition the owner will now ISSUES IN NATIONAL SECURITY road rage. have a list of their personal property LECTURE SERIES That’s why it’s so important to sit stored at a separate location from the The next lecture of this series, open down and reflect on how you handle actual property. to anyone with routine installation yourself while out on the open road, If you are interested in participating access and their guests, is: March 5, A and with February being Aggressive in the Program please contact the New Nuclear Arms Race? With Prof. Driving Awareness Month, now is a Physical Security/Crime Prevention David Cooper, NSA. No RSVP necessary great time to do it. office at (401) 841-7399/7172 Monday but parking is limited. All INS lectures Even if you aren’t an aggressive through Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. for an will be held on the campus of the Naval driver yourself, you could encounter appointment. War College in Pringle Auditorium from someone who is at any time. For your 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 pm. Anyone with own safety, follow these tips while ROBOT BLOCK PARTY routine base access is eligible to attend. driving to protect both you and your RBP features demonstrations and family from road rage: If someone is exhibits of robots used or created by NGIS MICROMART OPEN 24/7 honking their horn or gesturing at you, universities, community organizations, Need something in the middle of ignore them and drive on. Don’t make industry and K-12 schools across Rhode the night but don’t feel like leaving eye contact with the other driver. Stay Island. From VR & AI hands on exhibits base? Head over to the newest Navy out of the other driver’s way, pulling to try, to under water robots and low Gateway Inns and Suites just inside over somewhere well-populated and flying drones to watch, you are sure to Gate 1 and shop at your convenience letting them pass by you. have a blast! any time of day or night. If you feel they are being Our 6th annual RBP will be held at: dangerous to everyone on the road, get WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St., CHAPEL OF HOPE HOURS the tag on the car and call the police to Providence, on Saturday, April 13, Noon Contact information: (401) 841-2234 report them when you are somewhere - 4 p.m. Pre-register tickets for yourself, (during duty hours) or (732) 300-7912 safe. your friends and your family here: (after duty hours): www.eventbrite.com/e/robot-block- Sunday @ 7:45 a.m. - Liturgical THE NEWPORT NAVY CHORISTERS party-2019-tickets-54078898441. Protestant Service Under the direction of Lori Sunday @ 8:30 a.m. - Music McDowell present “Music for a Sunday FIRE SAFETY TIP OF THE WEEK Rehearsal for Catholic Mass Afternoon” Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 4 Did You Know? While 71% of Sunday @ 9 a.m. - Roman Catholic p.m. St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Americans have a fire escape plan, only Mass main Road, Portsmouth, RI, proceeds to 47% of those have practiced it. One- Sunday @ 9 a.m. - Bible Study: benefit Navy-Marine Corps Relief third of American households who Perry Hall, Rm 100 Society and Newport Navy Choristers. made an estimate thought they would Sunday @ 10:30 a.m. - Contemp- Donation Recommendations: have at least 6 minutes before a fire in orary Protestant Service Adults $10 | Seniors/Children $8. their home would become life- Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. - Men’s Bible Tickets available from chorus members threatening. The time available is Study and at the door. For more information, usually much less. Only 8% said their Wednesday @ 12:05 p.m. - Catholic call Pat McGue (401) 849-1135 or Lori first thought on hearing a smoke alarm Mass McDowell (401) 862-3334. For more would be to get out.
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Transform the way you use energy by implementing a few of these quick and easy tips!
1. Get to know your building monitor. 2. Report lights left on when not needed or turn lights off when you see lights left on. Automatic controls or a different type of lighting system may fix the problem. If you can’t find a light switch, report it. 3. Minimize the use of small space heaters during colder months. Do not leave heaters running when you are away from your desk. 4. Use natural daylighting and reduce or eliminate artificial lighting when possible. 5. Close your blinds and drapes at night in the winter to keep the cold air out. 6. Don’t speed. For every mile-per-hour over 55 mph, the average vehicle loses almost two percent in gas mileage. 7. Use the sun’s energy to dry your clothes when the weather permits. The energy is free, and your clothes smell fresher. 8. Conduct a simple do-it-yourself energy audit of your home or office to pinpoint where energy is being lost.
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STANDARD GATE HOURS
Gate 1: Open 7-days-a- week / 24-hours-a-day for routine traffic. Gate 2: Open for a.m. commute Monday through Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. to alleviate Gate 1 backups. Gate 10: Closed until further notice. Gate 17: Open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CLOSED ON HOLIDAYS) Gate 7: NHCNE Gate, open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Gate 23: NUWC Gate open 24/7 for commuters. Gate 32: Open Monday Fri 6:30 to 9 a.m. and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for commuters.
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15 AROUND THE FLEET ... Navy returns to flying ‘Union Jack,’ first flown in 1777
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy on Feb. 21 released a NAVADMIN 039/19 directing the display of the union jack instead of the first Navy jack aboard Navy The 50-star jack set ships and craft. to be re-adopted by U.S. Navy ships and craft will commissioned U.S. return to flying the union jack Navy warships on effective June 4, 2019. The date for Feb. 21, 2019, reintroduction of the union jack effective June 4, commemorates the greatest naval 2019 to coincide battle in history: the Battle of with the Battle of Midway, which began June 4, 1942. Midway. The active “Make no mistake: we have commissioned ship (excluding the USS entered a new era of competition. We Constitution) having the longest total period must recommit to the core attributes as active uses the First Navy Jack—currently that made us successful at Midway: that ship is the USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19). integrity, accountability, initiative and toughness,” said Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson. “For more than 240 years, the union jack, flying proudly from jackstaffs aboard U.S. Navy warships, has The first Navy Jack has been in use since symbolized these strengths.” 2002 by U.S. Navy vessels only. Military The union jack is a flag Sealift Command and non–U.S. Navy consisting of 50 white stars, vessels, such as those of the U.S. Coast representing each of the 50 states, on Guard and NOAA, continue to use the 50- a blue background. A version of this star union jack first flew in 1777 and was jack adopted updated as new states joined the in 1960. union. “The union jack is deeply connected to our heritage and our rise as a global nation with a global Navy,” said Richardson. “The Navy is a symbol that projects American values to the world. Just as the Navy embodies the values and principles that we hold dear, our very appearance in port and at anchor communicates important messages.” The Navy will re-establish the custom in which the commissioned ship in active status having the longest total period in active status, authorized to fly the first Navy jack Working Uniforms. other than USS Constitution, will is USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). For more information on the display the first Navy jack until the This policy change does not history of U.S. Navy jacks, visit ship is decommissioned or affect the wearing of the first Navy https://www.history.navy.mil/browse transferred to inactive status. As of jack patch as an optional uniform -by-topic/heritage/banners/usnavy- June 4, 2019, the only warship component on TYPE II/III Navy first-jack.html.
16 AROUND THE FLEET ... USS Constitution Commemorates first ship sighted only to have the upper section of the mainmast break away under the strain. Without even giv- 204th Anniversary of Victory over ing up the chase, the crew replaced that mast section with HMS Cyane, HMS Levant a spare from the deck, re-rigged the upper yards and sails and continued their pursuit.” By MC3 Casey Scoular, Herzog concluded his statements by saying that, be- USS Constitution Public Affairs cause of her victories over Cyane and Levant, Constitu-
BOSTON (NNS) -- USS Constitution commemorated tion had fulfilled her mission of being created to be a fast the 204th anniversary of her victory over His Majesty's frigate that could both outsail and outgun superior oppo- Ship (HMS) Cyane and HMS Levant at Pier One of the nents. Charlestown Navy Yard, Feb. 20. The ceremony concluded with Cmdr. Benda speaking USS Constitution's Executive Officer, Cmdr. John about the legacy of the War of 1812. “The war bolstered Benda, opened the ceremony with a summary of the fac- a sense of pride and the feeling of true and indisputable tors which led President James Madison and the United liberation from Great Britain. America’s independence States to declare war against Great Britain on June 18, was solidified.” 1812 as well as Constitution’s participation in the War of Finally, Cmdr. Benda gave the order to “Make ready 1812 leading up to the battle. your gun,” at which point Sailors assigned to USS Con- “The reason for war was stitution fired one round was the American citizens’ out- from the ship’s saluting bat- rage at the ruthless practice tery. On Feb. 20, 1815, Con- of impressment, the act of stitution sighted the British taking men into the British warships Cyane and Levant naval service by force with- sailing off the coast of Madei- out notice,” said Cmdr. Ben- ra Island in the North Atlantic da. “This was epitomized by and gave chase. Cyane and Constitution’s sister ship Levant began a series of USS Chesapeake whom, un- broadsides against her, but prepared for battle upon Stewart outmaneuvered both meeting the HMS Leopard U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Casey Scoular and forced Levant to disen- in peacetime, was blind- gage. He concentrated fire on sided by the aggressor and Cmdr. John Benda, executive officer of USS Cons- Cyane, which soon surren- titution, delivers remarks during a ceremony marking dered. After critical repairs, boarded. USS Constitution's victory over the British navy ships Her and the nation’s HMS Cyane and HMS Levant during the War of 1812. The Levant returned to engage sovereignty were disrespect- crew of USS Constitution held a ceremony commem- Constitution, but she turned ed by the British when they orating the 204th anniversary of Constitution's victory, and attempted to escape impressed four of Chesa- the ship's final engagement during the war of 1812. when she saw that Cyane had peake’s Sailors, Sailors with been defeated. confirmed or just assumed British roots and who were Constitution overtook her and, after several more suspected as defectors from the cruel British fleet. This broadsides, Levant surrendered as well. Constitution suf- type of treatment was encapsulated by the war rallying fered little damage in the battle, though it was later dis- cry of ‘Free Trade and Sailors Rights’ that spread covered that she had twelve 32-pound British cannonballs throughout the country and moved President James Mad- embedded in her hull, none of which had penetrated. ison on June 18, 1812 to sign Congress’ Declaration of Constitution and her two prizes then set a course for the War.” Cape Verde Islands and arrived at Porto Praya on March Following the Executive Officer’s remarks, Seaman 10. Ashley Watston, Constitution's Command Historian, read Constitution, America’s Ship of State, actively de- deck log entries made during the battle by Constitution’s fended sea lanes against global threats from 1797-1855. Commanding Officer, Capt. Charles Stewart. Carl Her- The World’s Oldest Commissioned Warship Afloat, Con- zog, USS Constitution Museum’s Public Historian, spoke stitution embodies 221 years of maritime heritage and about the sailing tactics and seamanship that led ‘Old unwavering service to her country. Ironsides’ to victory that day. Now a featured destination on Boston’s Freedom “Over a grueling 12-hour period, from the time they Trail, Constitution and her crew of active duty U.S. Navy first made chase until one in the morning when both ene- Sailors offer community outreach and education about mies were captured and the ship was ready again for bat- the ship’s history and the importance of naval sea power tle, the crew of Constitution was in a state of near con- to more than 500,000 visitors each year. Constitution is stant motion,” said Herzog. “Setting sails to catch the berthed at Pier One in Charlestown Navy Yard. 17 VETERANS NEWS ... URI Student Veterans take action for Veteran’s Day She helped spearhead the support for keeping VETERANS DAY at URI. From Rachel Garcia, Assistant Director of Veteran Affairs and Military Programs at the University of Rhode Island: “I am so proud and so grateful for the support given by student Veterans, Veterans, Veteran families, the ACLU, URI faculty, URI staff, URI Alumni, URI and the community for coming together to ensure that Veterans Day remains a recognized holiday here at the University of Rhode Island and have Election Day becoming a newly observed day, ensuring access to voting for the new academic calendar. BRAVO to everyone who supported the mission the Student Veteran Organization brought to the forefront the last couple of weeks. It was peacefully protested and thoughtfully worked through in finding a resolution. A great example of what it means to stand together. Congratulations!”
R.I. DAV Bootcamp Breakfast Operation Stand Down Steak Fry THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CAN- Saturday, Mar. 9 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Smithfield CELLED AS OF 9 AM MARCH 1 Elks Lodge, 326 Farnum Pike. Tickets remain availa- DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST. ble online by visiting www.osdri.org/
104th Birthday of the U.S. Navy Reserve—March 3 Women’s Veterans Benefits Briefing Weds., Mar 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. AND again on Sat. Peer to Peer Camp Resilience Retreat Mar 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Vet Center, 2038 Friday – Sunday, March 8 – 10, 3-day event will be Warwick Avenue, Warwick. For more information, held at the Gunstock Inn, 580 Cherry Valley Road, Gil- please call (401) 223-3651 ford, N.H.. Camp Resilience is partnering with Clear Path for Veterans New England’s Peer 2 Peer Program 16th Anniversary of the beginning of the War in (CP4VNE) to run a retreat focused on Veteran peer-to- Iraq, Weds., Mar. 20 peer support. For more information about Camp Resili- ence, visit https://www.prli.us/, or www.facebook.com/ Women Veteran Celebration CampResilience/
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