Naval War College Honors
September 15, 2017 Edition Victims of 9/11 Attacks
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST
9/11 REMEMBRANCES
PELL BRIDGE WORK TO RESUME NEXT TUESDAY
SAFE HAVEN NEWPORT
NEW DEPARTMENT HEADS OFF TO THE FLEET
Inside this issue:
Around the Station 1-6 Mark Murphy, U.S. Naval War College’s (NWC) comptroller and re- Bravo Zulu Shipmates 7 tired Navy captain who was working in the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001; Rear Adm. Jeffrey A. Harley, president, NWC, and Chief Hos- Meat & Potatoes of Life 8 pital Corpsman (select) Christopher Van Gelder, assigned to Naval Health Clinic New England, pay respects following a wreath laying At the Museum 9 at NWC’s Patriots Memorial during a ceremony to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The ceremony served as an op- Fleet & Family Support 10 portunity to pay tribute to all those who lost their lives and honor the fallen NWC students and alumni killed in the terrorist attacks of NMCRS Update 11 Sept. 11, 2001. (photo by MC2 Jess Lewis/Released) Morale, Welfare & Rec. 12 By Dan Kuester, NWC Public Affairs Now Hear This 13-14 U.S. Naval War College (NWC) held a remembrance ceremony commemo- Traffic & Commuting 15 rating the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The event, held at the Patriots Memorial on NWC campus, honored all Hot Jobs 16 those who perished in the attacks and paid special tribute to the three NWC Around the Island 17 students and eight alumni killed. NWC Comptroller Mark Murphy gave re- marks at the ceremony. Murphy is a retired Navy captain who was working in Around the Fleet 18 the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. “What I’ve spoken about is what I experienced, but my story is not why we Veteran News 19 are here today. We are here to honor the fallen. We are here to remember the 125 Pentagon workers, 59 passengers and crew of Flight 11; 40 passengers
1 AROUND THE STATION-9/11 REMEMBERED
and crew of Flight 93 which crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania; and the more than 2,600 workers, firefighters, rescue workers and passengers and crew from the World Trade Center,” said Murphy. “We are here to recall the unsung heroes who stepped up to prevent further tragedy, assist the wounded, comfort the families who lost loved ones, and those who continued on in the face of uncertain times.” The remembrance also included a wreath laying at the memorial and a bell-ringing cere- mony conducted by the Newport-area chief petty officer selectees. Students and staff from Chief Quartermaster (select) Dustin Donner, Assigned to the Navy Supply Corps School also attended. Surface Warfare Officers School tolls the bell as part of roll The 11 lost members of NWC community call for the 11 fallen alumni. honored at the ceremony were Capt. Gerald DeConto, a 1998 graduate of NWC; Lt. Cmdr. Robert Program course; Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Murphy, who stud- Elseth, who went through NWC’s Fleet Seminar Pro- ied at NWC’s Fleet Seminar Program; Lt. Jonas Panik, gram; Capt. Lawrence Getzfred, who graduated in who was studying at the college’s Fleet Seminar; re- 1990; Angela Houtz had just begun her Fleet Seminar tired Capt. Jack Punches, a 1985 graduate; Cmdr. Rob- ert Schlegel, also from the Fleet Seminar Program; Cmdr. Dan Shanower, a Fleet Seminar stu- dent; Army Lt. Col. Kip Tay- lor, a 1998 graduate; and re- tired Capt. John Yamnicky Sr., a 1967 graduate. Relatives of DeConto also attended the event. Patriots Memorial con- sists of a section of limestone removed from the damaged portion of the Pentagon. The names of the 11 fallen are in- scribed on the memorial, which was dedicated in Sept. 2002.
Chief Hospital Corpsman (select) Christopher Van Gelder and Chief Navy Career Counselor (select) Anthony Wager stand next to a wreath at U.S. Naval War College’s Patriots memorial during a ceremony to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The ceremony paid tribute to honor those who lost their lives. (Photos by MC2 Jess Lewis/NWC)
NAVSTA Newport Public Affairs Base Condition Line: 841-2211 Office We are always looking for content to share Office# 841-3538 with our community and welcome emailed .jpg E-Mail: images; png formats and word documents— [email protected] please do not send PDF formatted content. Capt. Ian L. Johnson, Commanding Officer Lisa Rama, Public Affairs Officer Operational and Exercise Impacts are often communicated Ens William Park to the public first using the installation Facebook Page— YNC Jessica McHam-Rewerts, Public Affairs ’like’ us at: www.facebook.com/NAVSTANewport to stay MC2 Jess Lewis, NWC Public Affairs informed! Follow us on twitter @NAVSTANEWPORTRI 2 AROUND THE STATION - 9/11 REMEMBERED
(left) Master Chief Electrician’s Mate (Nuclear) Zach Montello reads the Patriot Day Proclama- tion to members of the U.S. Navy Senior Enlist- ed Academy staff at 8:46 a.m. on the 16th anni- versary of the 9/11 attacks before observing a moment of silence. Patriot Day is observed as a day of National Service and Remembrance each year in memory of all those who lost their lives, and those who in return gathered in service, be- cause of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. (photo by MC2 Jess Lewis/NWC Public Affairs)
Men and women from commands throughout the installation assembled near the Weenachasett Bridge at 6 a.m. Monday morning for the annual MWR Race to Remember 3 mile run or 1.5 mile walk. Six hundred and twenty seven military, ci- vilian and family members participated in the event which began with a prayer and the singing of the National Anthem. Prizes were awarded to the top three male and fe- male runners. The first female to cross the finish line was M/C Jessica Nangle from the Naval Academy Prep School and the first male, also from NAPS, was M/C Brandon Sherrill. (all photos from the event by Kelly Con- ner, MWR Marketing)
Groups participating included (clockwise beginning left) the Naval Academy Prep School, Marine Corps Detachment Newport and the Chief Petty Officer Selectees.
3 AROUND THE STATION Safe Haven: Rhode Island By NAVSTA Public Affairs “Captain, we will be receiving USNS Yuma (T- EPF 8) 1300, and USS Shamal (PC13) 1200 today alongside for safe haven. All service shops have been informed and pier preps are completed. “ This was the message Chief Boatswain’s Mate Americo Medina, leading chief petty officer for Na- val Station Newport’s (NSNPT) Port Operations, sent to Capt. Ian Johnson, NSNPT’s commanding officer, last Friday morning. This may not seem like an unusual statement on board a Naval Station but it is not routine communications from the waterfront of the Navy’s Center of Excellence for Officer and Crewmembers onboard the patrol craft USS Shamal (PC Senior Enlisted Education and Training. 13) use some of their time alongside Pier 2 at Naval Sta- With one operational pier, NSNPT is homeport to tion Newport to conduct routine maintenance. The ship, four U.S. Coast Guard cutters and one National Oce- moored in front of visiting school-ship USS Cole (DDG anic and Atmospheric Administration Research Ves- 67) pulled into Newport on Sept. 8 for a safe haven from sel. U.S. Navy ships arrive periodically in support of Hurricane Irma. Photo by Ens. Chase Park, NAVSTA PA Office the Surface Warfare Officer’s School (SWOS) Schools-Ship Program; when they are in the area in need of refueling; have an unforeseen mechanical issue Shamal was tied up in front of the Guided-Missile and in support of the Chief of Naval Operations Inter- Destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) which was in Newport national Sea Power Symposium held biennially. To re- as part of a scheduled SWOS visit. Cole was hosting ceive two unscheduled Navy vessels with less than 48- tours pre-arranged by the schools throughout the instal- hour notice spurred the eight-man port operations team lation and many of those visitors also had a chance to into action. learn a bit about the mission and capabilities of the pa- “We sent the logistical requirement out on the sixth. trol craft. It typically takes several days for a response but Medi- “It’s been good for us to promote our ship; the gen- na responded within hours so there was zero stress re- eral knowledge of what we do and to show another garding our support when we arrived,” said Lt. j.g. type of platform that not many people are familiar John D. Watson, Jr., who is triple-hatted on board Sha- with,” said Arndt. mal as the executive officer, operations officer and The Spearhead-Class Expeditionary Fast Transport navigator. “There are worse places to be stuck than USNS Yuma departed the installation on Tuesday but Newport, Rhode Island, especially in the fall,” he add- the Cyclone-Class Patrol Ship USS Shamal remains ed with a grin. alongside Pier 2 due to the weather forecast. She can “We were extremely pleased with the welcome we remain as long as needed in this safe haven; Medina received here and could not have asked for anything and his port operations team have everything under more. They even built us a brow stand,” said Lt. Cmdr. control. Matthew Arndt, Shamal’s commanding officer. Spotlight on Port Ops! There are only eight members of the NSNPT Port Operations Team: BMC Americo Medina, ABF1 Michael Scaglione, UT1 Steven Steinle, MB2 Jonathon Barmby-Barrientes, BM2 Donald Bournekaluhiwa, BM3 Kevin Reeves, MA3 Dante Breaux, and SN Lance Taylor. So far this calendar year Port Ops has assisted in 283 ship movements for homeported and 25 visiting ships (to include 3 foreign ships); arranged for the de- livery of over 500,000 gallons of fuel; 17,000 gallons of oil and the removal of nearly 17,000 gallons of oily waste. BZ Port OPS!
4 AROUND THE STATION NWC Students Learn from Human Security Experts By Dan Kuester , NWC Public Affairs The Theater Security Decision Making (TSDM) course at U.S. Naval War College’s (NWC) held a practitioner session for students allowing them to interact with professionals to better understand the relationship of human security to national security at a forum held at the Newport, Rhode Island school Friday. The session, titled “Human Security,” brought in two experts to discuss ideas with students about security in a world where transnational and subna- Sarah Sewall, the Speyer Family Foundation Distinguished tional forces are challenging traditional ideas Scholar at the Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs about power and security. at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies; “The event gave students a unique opportunity and Amb. Paula Dobriansky, senior fellow at the Future of to meet with two former undersecretaries of state Diplomacy Project at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Cen- from two different presidential administrations to ter for Science and International Affairs participate in a prac- discuss ways the U.S. government addresses non- titioner session held at U.S. Naval War College (NWC). The traditional security challenges and works with in- Theater Security Decision Making course at NWC held the ternational institutions to improve human securi- session for students to interact with professionals to better ty,” said Derek Reveron, professor in National understand the relationship of human security to national se- Security Affairs and organizer of the event. curity. The session, titled “Human Security,” brought the two The panelists were Sarah Sewall, the Speyer experts to discuss ideas with students about security in a Family Foundation Distinguished Scholar at the world where transnational and subnational forces are chal- Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs at lenging traditional ideas about power and security. Derek John Hopkins School of Advanced International Reveron, professor, NWC’s National Security Affairs depart- Studies who recently served as undersecretary of ment, moderated the session. (photo by MC2 Jess Lewis) state for civilian security, democracy and human rights; and former Amb. Paula Dobriansky, senior fellow at the Future of Diplomacy Project at Harvard is an opportunity to widen their [the students’] apertures Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and Inter- in terms of thinking about what national security entails national Affairs and former undersecretary of state for and how does it relate to the needs of people.” democracy and global affairs. The practitioner session is an important part of the Practitioner sessions are important for students to TSDM course. look at real-world experts who have worked in the field "Our courses are grounded in academic rigor, but we first hand, according to the presenters. also understand the importance of making our curricu- “Having a practical window on government will only lum professionally relevant for our students,” said Da- enable the students to have a broader view of what they vid A. Cooper, the James V. Forrestal Professor and can expect in their future careers,” said Dobriansky. chair of the National Security Affairs department. “It’s not only about theory but about putting various “Getting candid insights from former senior officials theories into action. They understand there are curve- like this in these practitioner sessions helps to ensure balls, internal bureaucratic fights, external crises and that our students are challenged to understand how the other impacts that can arise.” theories that they are studying in the classroom apply in This year’s theme of human security is becoming the real world." more and more vital. The diplomats enjoyed the interactions with students. “In a globalized world human security becomes in- “This is an outstanding program,” said Dobriansky. creasingly important because it is the framework “It is a lot of fun having this exchange with students through which national security interests are affected,” and I hope it will have some value for them.” said Sewall. “People, the needs of people, the starvation of people, failed states . . . they are all intertwined. This
5 AROUND THE STATION Navy’s newest Department Heads Graduate from SWOS
By LT Megan Chester and that everything they do from the moment of report- On September 14th, the Surface Warfare Officers ing will be noticed. He tasked the officers to look in School’s (SWOS) newest Department Heads from the mirror each night and ask, “Was I the officer, was I Class 243 received their certificates of completion in the leader I wanted to be?” the Admiral Michael G. Mullen Auditorium. “The job hasn’t changed; it’s about leadership. You The class, consisting of 55 Surface Warfare Officers, can’t shape your leadership style around what other completed the 27-week course designed to prepare of- people tell you. You’ve got to shape it yourself. Wel- ficers for successful tours as Department Heads Afloat come to the leadership,” concluded Rear Adm. Weth- on all classes of ships. erald. Capt. Scott Robertson, Commanding Officer Surface Distinguished graduates included Lt. Jason Miller Warfare Officers School Command, charged the offic- who received the Arleigh Burke Award, Lt. Christine ers to, “Go forth and lead boldly. We and the sailors Deuro who received the Newport Navy League Award you are about to lead need you to be your very best.” as well as the Top Gunner award, Lt. Shaun Geary The guest of honor for the ceremony, Rear Adm. Hugh who received the City of Newport and Lt. j.g. Scottie Wetherald, Deputy Director of Resources and Acquisi- Ryder who was selected for the Top Snipe award. tions, J-8, Joint Staff, thanked the family and friends of Many of the graduates will arrive at their respective the graduates for supporting their loved ones, acknowl- ships within the week to begin their 18 or 36-month edging that their support makes all the difference when tours. it comes to success. Wetherald reminded the graduates that they are now the ones sailors look to for guidance … On the subject of ceremonies, promotions and leadership… The local area (to include the USS Constitution) Chief Petty Of- ficer Selectees will be officially pinned Chief Petty Officers today (Friday) at 1 p.m. in a ceremony inside Spruance Auditorium at the Naval War College. If you have installation access and are interest- ed in attending this event then please feel free to do so. No need to RSVP. BZ to the new CPO’s!
6 BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATES
BELOW: Capt. Scott Robertson, Com- manding Officer, Surface Warfare Officers School Command, congratulates Lt. Karalin Krenisky, (Engineering Instructor), who, along with six other staff members, has cer- tified as a Master Training Specialist at CO’s Call Sept. 1.
ABOVE: Rear Adm. Kyle Cozad, Commander, Naval Education and Training Command presented a command coin to Mr. Richard Ivanoskos who has worked in the Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) domain for 24 years. Rear Adm. Cozad also presented coins to Lt. John Gaster (Maritime Warfare Instructor ) and OS2 Danielle Beard (N71 Operator) during his visit to SWOS on Sept. 8 (photos courtesy of SWOS Public Affairs)
7 THE MEAT & POTATOES OF LIFE Lisa Smith Molinari The Skin and Bones of Contention At some point in a marriage, the Nordic charm of an igloo – all was the airplane propeller, the Eng- a military spouse faces a delicate di- we would need was an ice machine lish cricket bat, the Yemeni sword, lemma: How to incorporate her part- and a dog sled to give our bedroom a the German beer stein, the Middle ner’s military awards, sword, deer real Tundra vibe. On the other hand, Eastern vase, the Korean chess set, head, bowling trophy, stereo speak- I knew Francis might take the Eski- dozens of Navy plaques and framed ers, bar lamp or autographed sport- mo theme a bit too far – turning the certificates, and scores of African ing equipment into the home décor. thermostat below 50, sleeping in a items from his yearlong deployment In nearly 24 years of marriage to my parka, and offering to massage me to Djibouti – wildebeest horns, wart- husband, Francis, I’ve learned that with whale blubber oil. I shuddered hog tusks, woven baskets, tribal war- solving this domestic quandary in- at the thought, and stuffed the rior figures, Masai clubs, fertility volves compromise, diplomacy, and reindeer pelt under our bed. masks, bongos, and carved wooden sometimes, trickery. A few days later, I found the animals. After each of our eleven hide spread out in the middle of our For husbands like mine, these moves, I set about making each new bedroom floor like a fresh kill. The items were more than just clunky, house our home. The vast ma- dust-gathering souvenirs. The jority of the unpacking and items represented experience, home decorating was left to virility, and adventure. Despite my discretion as the work- the fact that Francis had no so- from-home spouse, and I al- ber memory of its purchase, I ways made a sincere effort to knew the reindeer pelt was his find spots for the treasured manhood splayed out on our belongings that would make bedroom floor for the whole each member of our family world to see. The hide stayed feel comfortable. put for a few months before Sometimes, however, I Francis conceded that it clashed had to prioritize. After our with our décor and agreed to move from Germany to Flori- store it for a future man cave. da a few years ago, I was unpacking dog took a few sniffs and stayed Three moves later, the pelt is still in a box labeled “master bedroom” and away from the strange flat beast in a box. In the meantime, I won’t came upon an interesting item. De- case it might suddenly attack. Sever- sneak the hide into the trash or slip it spite the fact that Francis is squeam- al times, I hid the pelt from Francis into a Goodwill donation. I’d never ish about blood, has never hunted, in hopes that he wouldn’t notice, but throw away Francis’ manhood just and is afraid of my kitchen cutlery; he always did, and put the wild ani- because it doesn’t match the bed- he bought himself a full-sized rein- mal skin right back in the middle of spread. Besides, the reindeer pelt is a deer pelt one night at a German our bedroom floor. If I tried to rea- little reminder of my husband – it Christmas festival. He was not quite son with him, he declared quite doesn’t say much, it lays around a sure why he made the purchase, and simply, “I like it,” and wouldn’t lot, and it sheds. admitted that it may have been moti- discuss the matter further. vated by the half-dozen mugs of While there have been mulled wine he consumed that win- many battles worth fighting in our Lisa’s syndicated column appears in ter evening. But, he insisted, he marriage, I knew that this was not military and civilian newspapers must’ve had a perfectly good reason one of them. In his 28 years with including Stars and Stripes, and on at the time. the Navy, he brought home count- her blog at After finding the pelt in the less souvenirs and memorabilia. www.themeatandpotatoesoflife.com moving box along with our prissy Some items were special enough to and can be contacted at floral bed linens, I wondered how it become a permanent part of our [email protected] would fit into our new bedroom’s décor. Others had a short time on or on Twitter: @MolinariWrites or décor. On one hand, I thought dis- display before being relegated to a ‘like’ her on Facebook at: playing the enormous hide might add cardboard box in the garage. There https://facebook.com/ TheMeatandPotatoesofLife
8 AT THE MUSEUM Batter Up! Naval War College to Host WWI Baseball at Cardines Field The Naval War College (NWC) will host a baseball to show that our troops and sailors were no longer Ger- game on Friday, Sept. 29 at historic Cardines Field in man, or Irish, or anything other than American.” downtown Newport. This will be a fun event with edu- The novelty of American baseball was very popular cational programming to mark the centennial of Ameri- in Britain and on the French and Mediterranean fronts. can involvement in World War I, and is being organized Lacking equipment, the Americans frequently resorted in close collaboration with Naval History and Heritage to using British-made cricket balls and French-made Command, the Congressional World War I Centenary baseball bats. The cricket balls often shattered the more Commission and the City of Newport. The Army-Navy fragile French-made baseball bats. baseball game will be played Notably, King George V in period-accurate uniforms, took great interest in Ameri- and is a precursor to the open- can baseball. He referred to ing of a new World War I ex- the game as being symbolic hibit at the Naval War College of the reconstitution of Museum this December. The transatlantic relations. Sims gates to Cardines Field will explained in the memoir, open at 4:30 p.m. and all are Victory at Sea, that George welcome to attend this free V and the British royal fam- event. ily regularly attended base- As the United States mobi- ball matches “with all the lized for the First World War, understanding and enthusi- baseball loomed large in the asm of an American ‘fan.’” American effort on the do- Given British enthusiasm mestic front and abroad. Adm. for American baseball, Sims William S. Sims, Commander, unleashed his Navy baseball U.S. Naval Forces in Europe, team of major league issued orders for Navy war- “ringers” during the Anglo- ships to establish baseball American Baseball League teams to play Army teams on series against Army in the the western front to rally An- spring of 1918. Navy domi- glo-American collaboration in nated the series -- earning Europe. gold watches inscribed to "Adm. Sims was a very cre- mark their victory and a ative strategic thinker," ob- signed baseball from King served Dr. David Kohnen, Director of the John B. Hat- George V. The signed baseball, later given to President tendorf Center for Maritime Historical Research and the Woodrow Wilson, will be on display at the NWC Muse- NWC Museum. "When American forces arrived in Ire- um when the First World War exhibition opens on Dec. land, the Irish disliked the Americans for supporting the 7, marking the centenary of the arrival of U.S. Navy bat- British." Kohnen also noted that "many British also tleships in European waters. viewed the American forces with skepticism ... because You can find out what’s new at the Naval War Col- many of the ‘bluejackets’ [sailors] and lege Museum on Facebook and by following their blog 'doughboys' [soldiers] of the American army and navy – Soundings in Narragansett Bay’s Naval History. One were also of Irish and German ancestry." In the British of nine official Department of the Navy Museums, the newspapers of the era, "American troops were some- Naval War College Museum collects, preserves, and times portrayed as an invading force." exhibits artifacts and documents dating from the 1500s For this reason, Sims used the Anglo-American Base- to the present day to interpret the naval history of Narra- ball League to demonstrate the uniquely American gansett Bay, the Naval War College, and the history of "national pass time" of baseball. "Not only did baseball naval strategy. For more information, vis- provide a diversion from the horrors of war," Kohnen it www.usnwc.edu/museum or call 401-841-7276. observed, "but baseball also demonstrated a unique American identity ... through baseball, Sims attempted
9 FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER Fleet and Family Support Center, Newport RI 2017 Programs Calendar
Sun M T W Th F Sat
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Military Pay Homebuyers Car Buy- Parenting, Love & ing 0900- Issues 0900- Seminar, 1800 Logic 1330 - 1030 1030 - 2000 1430 Interviewing 1400 - 1600
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Ombudsman Ombudsman Ombudsman VA Technical Basic Train- Basic Training Basic Training Training, 0800 – 0800 – 1600 0800 - 1600 ing 0800 - 1600, MWR Rec
1600 Parenting, Love & VA Technical Ctr Logic 1300 – Training, 0800 – 1430 1600, MWR Rec FAP/SAPR Train- Ctr ing for CDO’s, 0800 - 0900
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10 NAVY MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY UPDATE
NMCRS Hours of Operation Update Hours have undergone a temporary change. From 11 Sept 2017-TBD we are open Monday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM and Thursday 11:00 AM –3:00 PM.
We will make sure to publicize any updates to our hours of operations. Please send any inquires about our hours to [email protected] or call 401-841-7341.
Upcoming Programs Call to sign up! Classes are free, but registration is required. If you’d like to schedule a program for your command, please call our office at 841-7341. Classes will be held at the NMCRS office, 690 Peary St, unless otherwise arranged. BUDGET 4 BABY SCHEDULED CLASSES ON HOLD, CAN BE DELIVERED ON-DEMAND, CALL TO SCHEDULE This free class covers the budget changes families can expect due to the birth of a child. Attendees will receive “Baby’s 1st Seabag” including layette items and a baby blanket made by our volunteers. FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS AND BUDGET BASICS CLASS DELIVERED ON-DEMAND, CALL TO SCHEDULE Have questions about how to read your LES, the true cost of car ownership, or what a credit report means? This free, inter- active class is for you! NMCRS: THIS IS WHAT WE DO CLASS DELIVERED ON-DEMAND, CALL TO SCHEDULE Ever wondered what we do here? Have you referred your sailors but don’t really understand how we work? We’ll come tell you all about it and work through a sample budget so you’re prepared to send your sailors and marines!
11 MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION
12 NOW HEAR THIS FIRE SAFETY TIP jects. No need to pre-register. Go to www.rabnewport.org for more information! With the Fall season almost here, now may be the time to have your home's chimney and fireplace cleaned and SCHOOLS ARE BACK IN SESSION inspected, if you have not done so. NFPA requires SO PLEASE YIELD TO BUSES, FOL- chimneys, fireplaces, and vents to be inspected at least LOW THE RULES OF THE ROAD once a year. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be AND BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR done if necessary. Even if you don't use your chimney CHILDREN! often, animals may build nests in the flue or there may be other types of deterioration that could make the chim- SEASONAL UNIFORM SHIFT ney unsafe to use. A faulty fireplace, faulty chimney, nests, and/or excess creosote build-up can cause a struc- The Mid-Atlantic region will change to the winter uni- ture fire, which can cause death, injury, or property forms at the time 0001 the first Monday of the month of damage. Protect your family, have your fireplace and October. Uniform of the day for Officers/Chief Petty chimney inspected today by a certified chimney sweep! Officers will be prescribed: service dress blues, alterna- BASIC RIDER COURSES tive: service khaki/navy working uniform. E-1 through Last chance for classes this season! E-6 will be prescribed: prescribed service dress blue, BRC-1 is October 18/19 alternative: service uniform/navy working uniform. BRC-2 is October 20 Log onto ESAMS to register or call 841-1390 for more infor- mation.
NAVSTA NEWPORT BLOOD DRIVES Sept. 20 at Naval War College from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Spruance Lobby Sept. 28 at the Surface Warfare Officer’s School from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Naval Undersea Warfare NEY HALL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Center (location TBD) from 9 a.m. to 4 MEAL p.m. Ney Hall will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Oct. 23 at Naval Health Clinic New Eng- on Sept. 20, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. They will be land from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Com- serving cazuela (chicken with mixed vegetable soup), mand Conference Room carne asada with chimi churri sauce, pork carnitas, sweet Oct. 30 at the Naval Academy Prep potato and carbanso bean taco with garlic cream, Do- School from 2:30 to 8 p.m. in Perry Hall Rm 100 minican moro de habichuelas negras, hacienda potatoes, Remember—you do NOT have to be assigned to the and espinaca espanola. This meal is open to anyone command that is hosting the drive to donate—just show with routine installation access and their guests and cost up and drop off a pint! only $5.55! Any questions about donating please call 401-453-8307 (M-F 8a.m-4pm) Each donation helps three lives. MWR Golf Tournament RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARD Friday, October 13, Richmond Country Club The next RAB meeting will be Sept. 20 beginning at Check-in at 7 a.m. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. $65.00 per 6:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott off of Pier Access eligible patron* (active duty personnel, retirees, re- Rd. in Middletown. These meetings are held to discuss servists, eligible family members, and DoD civilians). the status of ongoing environmental restoration projects $90.00 per guest* *Price includes green fees, golf cart taking place on Navy properties and are open for anyone (course condition permitting) and food. Registrations interested in attending to find out more about the pro- will take place at the John H. Chafee Fitness Center. No waiting list, must have team of four to sign up and payment. For more information, call (401) 841-7355.
13 NOW HEAR THIS
NAVY BALL TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!! To purchase tickets, see your command Navy ball committee member or contact the Navy Ball Chair at: [email protected].
Tropical Storm Jose High Wind Warnings for our area— As of Friday morning, the trajectory for the current storm has it arriving in our area late Monday night. Take time this weekend to secure lawn furniture and ornaments you may have put out over the summer so that they don’t be- come missiles. Also, make sure you have flashlights, water and batteries on hand in case of power outages from down trees. Www.ready.navy.mil
14 TRAFFIC & COMMUTING UPDATES
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) OVER NEWPORT PELL 80,000 pounds* ROADWAY DECK Rhode Island State Police presence on premise will be increased during this time, strictly enforcing the ban. PROJECT TO This is the second phase of a multi-phased bridge deck repair project on the Newport Pell Bridge to maintain RESUME and extend the life of the bridge. Essential SEPTEMBER 19 precautionary measures are being implemented during the bridge deck replacement as safety is RITBA’s JAMESTOWN, R.I. – Beginning number one priority. For more September 19, The Rhode Island information on the project visit RITBA.org Turnpike and Bridge Authority * If absolutely necessary, there may be an opportunity (RITBA) will resume the roadway deck rehabilitation for some vehicles with maximum GVW of project on the Newport Pell Bridge. This multi-phase approximately 100,000 pounds and/or project began in May with the first phase focusing on a maximum width of 10 feet to cross the portion of the bridge’s east approach (Newport side) bridge with specific permits. with partial depth hydro-demolition and replacement of To obtain a permit call RITBA at the westbound and eastbound concrete roadway which 401.423.0800. was completed in June. In addition to the roadway deck; the existing steel bearings from the bridge’s ON BASE UPDATES: original construction in 1969 were removed and Gate Hours: Following are routine gate hours: replaced with new and modern elastomeric bearings. Gate 1: open 7 days a week/24 hours a day for routine This work went on throughout the summer from traffic. beneath the bridge utilizing barges and this current deck Gate 2: Open for a.m. commute Mon-Fri from 6:30 to work will continue through the end of November. 8:30 a.m. to alleviate Gate 1 backups. Starting September 19 the above deck work will Gate 17: Open Mon-Fri from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.— recommence and will continue through November commercial vehicles should use Gate 17. 2017. This will focus on continuing the roadway deck Gate 7: NHCNE Gate, open Mon-Fri 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. work with partial removal and replacement. This will Gate 23: NUWC Gate open 24/7 for commuters. require single travel lanes in each direction. Rhode Gate 32: Open Mon-Fri 6:30 to 9 a.m. and 3:30 to 5:30 Island State Police presence will be increased during p.m. for commuters. the project, strictly enforcing this ban and reduced speed restrictions for all GATE MAINTENANCE: vehicles Sept 16: (Saturday) - Gate 17 will remain closed but they will be pumping water in OVERWEIGHT AND that area. OVERSIZED VEHICLES Sept 17: (Sunday) Gate 23 will be closed BANNED FROM CROSSING from 9 a.m. to noon—Gate 32 will open for NEWPORT PELL BRIDGE NUWC. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority Sept 18— (Monday) Gate 1 will close from 9 a.m. to (RITBA) would like to inform all commercial and noon for all traffic—Gate 2 will be opened. private entities that utilize oversized and overweight vehicles about the bridge deck repair project on the LANE CLOSURE MONDAY/SEPT 18: Newport Pell Bridge which will prohibit oversized and Perry Rd. & Hopkin Ave. will have some lane overweight vehicles from travelling on the bridge. closures Monday as storm drains need to be cleaned. Beginning September 19 through the end of Keep your eyes open for flaggers and remember to November, the following will be banned from crossing: obey all speed limits (hint, it’s a good idea to check Width EXCEEDING 8 feet 6 inches* drains in front of your own homes off-island in the The following have been banned since the start of the event we get heavy rainfalls with Jose. ) project in mid-May and the ban will continue through the end of December:
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16 AROUND THE ISLAND OF INTEREST…. Cider in 18th Century Newport—A History Space Event On Saturday, September 23, join the Newport Historical Society for “Cider in 18th Century Newport: A History Space Event.” This free, in- teractive program features cider press demonstrations from expert Chris Hurley from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the specialty walking tour “Rum and Revolution” at 11a.m. Peek inside the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House and learn about life in 18th century Newport. Hear Chris Hurley discuss the yearly chore of pressing cider. Using a hand-held reproduction wooden cider press, Chris will demonstrate the traditional method of cider manufacturing. “As a Living History interpreter, I explain the lives of old New Englanders to today’s New Englanders,” Hurley explains. “Seeing a workaday chore-- such as pressing apple cider--at a historic property makes it more than a visit to a ‘quaint old house.’ It's a look back in time. Most families of 1775 Photo provided by Christopher Hurley. were first and foremost farmers, making ends meet, getting their work done. Sure, on April 19th you see the militia and minute men, but on April 18th they were working their farms." During the “Rum and Revolution Walking Tour” hear stories of taverns, distillers, rum runners and more. Explore the changing role of alcohol and its importance throughout Newport’s 300-year history. Along this 75- minute walk, visit the Great Friends Meeting House and meet a historical interpreter portraying Revolutionary War-era resident Mary Almy. The tour concludes at the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House for an in-depth look at cider making by Christopher Hurley. Walking tour tickets cost $20 per person and $15 for Newport Historical Society members and active du- ty military. Reservations, which are required, can be made by calling the Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market (127 Thames Street) at 401-841-8770. *Tour and event suitable for all ages; no samples will be distributed
Free tours of Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry
WHEN: Thursday - Sunday, Sept. 14-17, 2017 10 am - 6 pm (except Sunday 10 am to 5 pm)
WHERE: Perry Mill Wharf, adjacent to the Newport Yachting Center
The 200-foot Tall Ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry will be open for free tours to all New- port International Boat Show ticket holders from 10 am - 6 pm Thursday, Sept. 14 through Saturday, Sept. 16 and from 10 am to 5 pm Sun- day, Sept.17. She will be berthed at Perry Mill Wharf, next to the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport. More than 1,000 visitors toured the ship over Labor Day Weekend at Fort Adams State Park, where the ship berths while not underway for its education-at-sea programs. The largest privately-funded, actively sailing ci- vilian Tall Ship in the U.S., Perry also is Rhode Island's Official Sailing Education Vessel. Support from chari- table, corporate and marine industry partnerships as well as private donations
17 AROUND THE FLEET Navy Celebrates 2017 Hispanic Heritage
Month From CNP Public Affairs The Navy joins the nation in celebrating His- panic Americans during Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15. ALNAV 006/17 encourages participation in all the heritage celebrations and special observances throughout the year. This year, Navy commands are encouraged to celebrate and reflect on the theme "Shaping the Bright Future of America." The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Her- itage Week under President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988, it was expanded by President Ronald Reagan to cover a 30-day period, paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have A dancer from the Ballet Folklorico Festival teaches Rear positively influenced and enriched our nation and Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle, commander of Navy society. The unique dates of this heritage month Medicine Education and Training Command, a dance dur- were chosen to encompass the Independence Day ing an Hispanic Heritage Month Observation at the Medi- anniversaries for Latin American countries Costa cal Education and Training Campus (METC) hosted by Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicara- the Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC) gua, Mexico and Chile. Diversity Council last year. The council held the observa- "I am intensely proud of my Hispanic heritage," tion which included food, music, dancing and displays for said Rear Adm. Christina Alvarado, deputy chief, staff, their family and students. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Of- Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, reserve policy ficer 1st Class Jacquelyn D. Childs/Released) and integration. "Both family and heritage are an essential part of who I am. I encourage every His- panic Sailor to wear their heritage with pride and share it freely. Use the experiences of our unique heritage to show the world the complexity and fullness of your talents." The One Navy Team is made up of Hispanic American Sailors and civilians. Hispanic Americans serve in every rank from seamen to admiral, and hold nearly every job from naval aviator to deep-sea diver. Seventeen percent of the Navy's enlisted force identifies as Hispanic American, including 1,118 senior and master chiefs. Eight percent of the officer force and four percent of all admirals identify as the same. There are more than 12,000 Hispanic American civilians work- ing for the Department of the Navy. A diverse workforce positions the Navy to operate successfully around the globe by bringing together Sailors and civilians with different ideas, experiences, perspectives, capabilities and skill sets. Integrating Sailors and civilians from diverse backgrounds into the force allows the Navy to recruit and retain the nation's top talent from a wider pool of skilled personnel. The Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute provides printable posters, presentation, guidance for organizing observance and education facts on their website, http://www.deomi.org/ under the section "Special Observances." For more information about the history of Hispanic Americans and their numerous contributions to the Navy, visit www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/diversity/hispanic-
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VA Unveils Claims Submission Option that promises to complete Claims within 30 days
On September 7, as part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) continued ef- forts to improve timeliness of services for Veterans and their families, VA unveiled the Decision Ready Claims (DRC) initiative, a disability claims submission option with accredited Veterans Service Organizations (VSO) that promises to deliver faster claims decisions to Veterans and their families. “The DRC initiative is a collaborative effort between VA and VSOs to help Veterans receive faster decisions on disability claims,” said VA Secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin. “VA works closely with participating VSOs to make sure they are properly trained in this new process and given the tools they need to participate successfully in the program on behalf of the Veterans they serve.” Veterans who choose to submit their claim under DRC can expect to receive a decision within 30 days from the time VA receives the claim. VSOs will ensure all supporting evidence — such as medical exams, military service records, etc. — is included with the claim submission. This advance preparation by the VSOs allows claims to be assigned immediately to claims processors for a quick decision. DRC was first implemented May 1, 2017, at the St. Paul (Minn.) Regional Office, and is now available at all VA regional offices. While DRC is currently limited to claims for increased compensation (commonly known as claims for increase), and requires Veterans to work with VSOs, VA’s goal is to expand the types of claims accepted under the initiative and allow Veterans other ways to submit their claim under DRC. DRC is another key step in aggressively modernizing VA’s benefits delivery to Veterans in a fully digital op- erating environment. With electronic claims processing as a foundation, VA’s innovation will improve service to Veterans, their families, and survivors.
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