JAWS! of Life

April 11, 2019 Edition

HIGHLIGHTS

Heating starts going off in May

Housing Out of Cycle Survey Continues

BZ’s

Female Submariners speak at NUWC

Motorcycle Safety Classes Beginning Soon JAWS! of Life

Inside This Issue Naval Station Newport Fire Department has really upped their training tool inventory thanks to the Around the Station 2-7 generosity of Golds junk yard in Middletown who generously donated The vehicles would be chocked, so At the Museum 8 two dilapidated junks for the as not to move, the tires are deflated for department’s training that took place last added stability, the battery cables are cut At work with PW 9 week. to make sure no airbags are deployed The “jaws of life” training during the extraction (if they had not (professionally referred to as vehicle done so already all prior to the use of the BZ Shipmates 10 extraction training) was led by Fire Jaws of Life. Fighters Justin Cappetta and Tracey Air bag, patient stabilization and Fleet & Family 11 Hudson and provided as professional “packaging” (prepping a patient for development to all 26 members of the emergency transport) training took place Meat & Potatoes 12 team. on Tuesday that also made good use of The training ran through the morning the junks. MWR 13 and afternoon and included classroom Battalion Chief Danny Miller was training then on site execution of the out at the site overseeing the training, Now Hear This 14-15 extraction going over step by step the “the main benefit of having this type of actions necessary to execute and rapid training is to build expertise and have the Around the Fleet 16 and safe removal of an injured or trapped team learn to work together. This is person(s) in a vehicle. definitely time well spent.” Veterans News 17-18

1 AROUND THE STATION ... Summer is around the corner: steam heat turns off in May The tentative plan to turn of heat for specific buildings is below. These dates may be adjusted depending on weather patterns in early May. What does that mean for you? As we transition to summer weather, you may want to bring extra layers to work. We’ll be going through “sweater weather” until the summer heat kicks in. Important thing to remember is that the turn off begins with the industrial buildings; then office/training buildings; then the gyms, child care and berthing spaces (where our on-base personnel live).

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2 AROUND THE STATION ... U.S. Naval War College debuts ‘NWC Talks’ video series to spotlight, share expertise of faculty

U.S. Naval War College is proud “Your U.S. Naval War College is Media. to debut the new video series “NWC a global command, with our faculty They hope you enjoy ‘NWC Talks.” and staff having an impact on U.S. Talks’ and that it opens a window Their intent is to spotlight and operations around the world,” said onto the important scholarly work share the expertise of their world- Rear Adm. Jeffrey Harley, Naval that U.S. Naval War College does on class faculty, whose scholarship War College president. behalf of the U.S. Department of covers the globe in breadth and reach “It’s fitting then that we should Defense and our national security. – from their Chinese Maritime harness the power of social media to Stand by for future dispatches Studies Group to the Cyber and share these scholars and their work from this exciting new series. Innovation Policy Institute to their with the larger public.” Since 1884, U.S. Naval War Ethics and Emerging Military The videos will be available on College has served as a place of Technology program. the college’s YouTube channel, original research on all questions These videos will feature a 10- to youtube.com/user/ relating to war. The institution 20-minute talk by a member of their usnavalwarcollege. All of their social educates and develops future leaders faculty, recorded at their historic media products can be found here: for the U.S. Navy and the other campus. usnwc.edu/publications/Social- military services.

3 AROUND THE STATION ... NUWC Division Newport welcomes three female submariners for panel discussion When Lt. Alexis Travis was commissioned as a U.S. Navy Supply Corps officer in December 2013, not everyone around her thought she would be capable of serving aboard a submarine. Female officers had only begun serving aboard U.S. submarines in 2011, and one leader told her that her application was a waste of time; another senior officer told her that she would not be smart enough to do it. “I told them — very politely because they were senior officers — to just watch my career and see how it pans out,” Travis told a capacity crowd at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport U.S. Navy photos by Dave Stoehr, McLaughlin Research Corp. on March 25. “When people tell me that something is not possible, I like to prove them wrong.” Laura Towle (left photo, from left), Lt. Briana Platukis and Lt. Alexis That anecdote by Travis, who Greenleaf Travis talked with Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division went on to serve on the USS Georgia Newport’s Technical Director Ron Vien after a panel discussion held (SSGN 729), was among the stories March 25 as part of Division Newport’s celebrations for Women’s shared by a panel of female History Month. submariners at an event hosted by the NUWC Newport’s Federal “One of the things I’m always of women working on submarines. Women’s Program (FWP) and Equal interested in is firsts,” NUWC These included some important Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion Newport Technical Director Ronald milestones, such as the opening of Office in recognition of Women’s Vien said while introducing the the submarine force to enlisted History Month in March. panel. “It’s hard to believe in 2019 women in 2015, 19 percent of Travis, who is currently serving we’re still having firsts, but today submarine crews achieving as an instructor at the Navy Supply we’re having a first with some of the integration in 2016 and 150 women Corps School in Newport, was first women to be a part of the earning submarine qualification pin joined on the panel by Lt. Laura submarine force. It’s very interesting — dolphins — in the same year. Towle, Women in Submarines to see how things change over time.” “We integrated to open the Program coordinator and diversity Vien then ceded the podium to submarine force to all of the officer at Commander Submarine Sally Camara, NUWC Newport’s applicants possible,” Towle, who Force Atlantic (COMSUBLANT) in FWP manager, and head, served on the USS Georgia with Norfolk, Virginia, and Lt. Briana Development, Assessment and Travis, said. “We value diversity of Platukis, who is currently attending Sustainment Division of the Ranges, thought, and we want to solve the Naval War College in Newport Engineering, and Analysis problems in the best way possible.” to complete a master’s degree in Department, who in turn introduced All three submariners discussed Defense and Strategic Strategies and Towle. this topic further during the panel Joint Professional Military Education A graduate of the Nuclear portion of the event moderated by (JPME) Phase I. Propulsion Officer Candidate Lori Ailes, head, Undersea Warfare Towle also served on the USS Program at the Naval Officer Mission Analysis Branch of the Georgia, and Platukis served on the Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, Undersea Warfare Mission USS Ohio (SSGN 726). Towle discussed some of the history Continued on page 5

4 AROUND THE STATION ... Submariners, continued

Engineering and Analysis Department. Travis also noted that after her initial negative experience, most of the problems on the submarine related to awkward bathroom logistics. “I had a very supportive command as soon as I was qualified and put in for it,” Travis said. “As soon as they heard that was my plan, they were very supportive.” The group touched on a number of similar topics, from proper etiquette when entering a female U.S. Navy photos by Dave Stoehr, McLaughlin Research Corp. stateroom to growing accustomed to working in an enclosed environment. Lori Ailes (from left), head, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division “It’s good that it’s the head Newport’s Undersea Warfare Mission Analysis, moderated a panel (bathroom) that we’re complaining with submarine officers Lt. Laura Towle, Lt. Briana Platukis and Lt. about and not actual problems,” Alexis Greenleaf Travis, as part of Division Newport’s celebrations for Towle added. Women’s History Month held on March 25. A question from the audience did draw attention to a technical issue “I don’t have too many logistical at a luncheon where many of the Platukis and Towle experienced problems,” Travis said. “I don’t think same topics were addressed. Among because of the way submarines are there was an instance where I needed the stories was one from Travis designed. ‘a big, strong man to turn this about an isolated incident involving a “I was too short for the optical valve.’” young male Sailor showing off for telescope,” Platukis said. “Someone “Well, I’m an officer so I don’t another female Sailor. asked me to clear the baffles, so I typically turn valves,” Towle said, “That incident happened because turned to the junior officer and said, drawing a laugh from the crowd and people are stupid, not because the ‘you can do it.’” her fellow panelists. program is broken,” Travis said. For Travis, who is 5-foot-9, this The group also offered up some “Every once in a while a crazy was less of an issue and led to some sea stories to a group of NUWC person gets a security clearance, and playful ribbing from the panelists. Newport employees earlier in the day they do crazy things.”

5 AROUND THE STATION ... A true sign of summer (at least warmer weather) Motorcycle Safety classes. classroom. Meet at the motorcycle NAVSTA Newport Traffic Safety The courses here at Newport will range. Specialist Steve Ireland* be offered on a regular basis for your Where is the classroom for the convenience to include weekends. BRC located. As we approach the riding season Who’s eligible to participate in In Building 1CC, next to the here in New England, we all are these courses? These course are Police/Fire Station. thinking about taking the bikes out FREE of charge for any military/ Where is the motorcycle range? after a long winter and touring down DoD card holder. This includes On Coddington Highway, just the highway. STOP! Have we even dependents, DoD Civilians, and outside Gate 4 (which is closed) looked over our bikes to see if the military retires. Active duty and and right across the road from tires are still inflated in accordance reserves have first priority though. CCRI. with the manufacturer? Do we have For the BRC, be able to ride a Is there any fees involved by any fuel in the tank? How about the bicycle for balance. Must be 16 years taking this course through the Navy? oil? Do all my lights work? of age or older to participate. No. But Rhode Island law states Registration and state inspection due Recommend having a state driver’s you may be required to take an or expired? license. Under the age of 18 will additional test through CCRI for a Before we even THINK about need parent or guardian permission nominal fee in order to receive donning our riding gear, let’s take a by signing a waiver form. Any your RI motorcycle license. But look at the motorcycle first and requests to attend such classes will most states will honor any MSF conduct a T-CLOCS inspection register through ESAMS. BRC completion card. Questions (Tires & Wheels, Controls, Lights & These courses have been on this, is to contact your states’ Electrics, Oils & Other Fluids, available and taught by highly Motor Vehicle Office. Chassis, and Sidestand). For anyone professional and dedicated MSF Can I bring my own motorcycle who has been through the RiderCoaches through a Navy-Wide to the BRC? Yes, but should get prior Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Traffic Safety contract since 2005. approval from the RiderCoach Basic RiderCourse or Basic For more information on such beforehand. You will need RiderCourse-2 would have courses, please first contact your registration, proof of insurance remembered this. We need to take a Motorcycle Safety Representative and state inspection (if required). few minutes to do every time we (MSR) in your Command. If Can I use a buddy’s motorcycle ride. It could save your life! unavailable, you can contact the for the course? Sure. BUT you must Then we need to inspect our Naval Station Safety Office at 841- have written permission to use, protective gear. This is to include 7603/04/05. But if you have a along with the registration, proof everything from head to toe. Helmet. technical question that cannot be of insurance and state inspection How old is that helmet? For answered at either level, please call (if required). goodness sakes, purchase a good David Anderson at (207) 751-5221. If I don’t have a motorcycle, can quality DOT helmet. Do my gloves Here are some upcoming course I use a “trainer” motorcycle? Yes, you can, but be sure you check have tears in them? How about dates being offered: “request motorcycle” in ESAMS proper boots? BRCs (all Saturday & Sunday) when you register. So after reading this, do you 20/21 April; 18/19 May; 01/02 June think you could use a refresher BRC2 (all Saturday & Sunday) 27 April; 04 May; 08 June Points of interest for the State of course? Could you use a discount on Rhode Island: your motorcycle insurance? Or, are More classes will be offered thorough ESAMS throughout the  State of Rhode Island, Division you a brand new rider and want to of Motor Vehicles learn to ride? Get your motorcycle season. But register soon, as the classes tend to fill up rather quickly.  State of Rhode Island, license so you’re not stuck riding on Motorcycles Information the back as a passenger all the time? Questions & Answers:  Community College of Rhode We now have four trainer How long is the BRC? Fifteen hours. Five hours of (CCRI) on Rhode Island motorcycles to utilize here at licensing. This is to include fees Newport. classroom and 10 hours on the range. to obtain your RI motorcycle Either way, when you take this endorsement. course, whether the BRC or BRC2, How long is the BRC2? you will have fun and will definitely Six to seven hours on the learn a lot from participating in these motorcycle range as there’s no

6 AROUND THE STATION ... Naval Station Newport shares job opportunities at job fair

Photos by Liz Larcom MWR Sponsorship Coordinator

Lindsay Cameron MWR Catering Manager (above) mans the MWR table while Pete Browne MWR Administrative Officer interviews potential employees. The job fair had more than 100 people come through with 43 employers on hand and MWR gave pre-employment packets to six individuals. NAVSTA Newport and NUWC (below) attended to share their job opportunities with job seekers. MWR still has 56 openings left. Find opportunities on www.usajobs.gov.

7 AT THE MUSEUM ... Naval War College Museum, Sail Newport to Host Free Spring Break STEM Workshops The Naval War College Museum and Sail Newport will be offering free STEM workshops during Spring Break, April 15-18. The workshops are geared toward students age 7-13, and will focus on various elements of science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities facilitated by a professional educator. Each day will have two, 1-hour sessions; 10-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Workshops will be hosted at Sail Newport, in the 11th Hour Great Room, at 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport. Maximum capacity is 20 students per session. Pre-registration is required. Visit https://www.sailnewport.org/youthprograms/ springbreak2019 to register for one or more of the following sessions. Monday, April 15: Navigation on the High Seas: Astrolabe, Quadrant, and Compass -- Oh MY! *Requires sunny weather - may be switched for another activity; Tuesday, April 16: Project Periscope: Create and design your own periscope -- learn about reflection and angles and submarine technology! Wednesday, April 17: Tin Foil Boat Challenge: In teams or solo-- whose boat can hold the most pennies? Thursday, April 18th: “A riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma:” Create your own secret code and learn about cracking the enigma in World War II.

Remembering the Sullivans

The five Sullivan brothers (from left to right, Francis, Joseph, Albert, Madison, and George Sullivan) seen here aboard USS Juneau (CL 52) at about the time of its commissioning on February 14, 1942, were all assigned to the cruiser after requesting special permission from Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox. Juneau was sunk on November 13, 1942, off the island of Guadalcanal by Japanese submarine I-26, and none of the brothers survived.

8 AT WORK WITH PUBLIC WORKS ... Spring is in the air… and cleanup is taking place

As the weather gets warmer, concrete work begins around the base. Attached are some pictures from last week. These are before and after photos of sidewalk repair being done at Naval War College by the hard workers from East Coast Construction.

9 BZ SHIPMATES ... BZ CS1 Agbozo for your incredible work, and heart!!!

CS1 Justice K. Agbozo was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his exemplary service as Repair Parts Petty Officer, Bulk Storeroom Custodian, and Recordskeeper at Naval Station Newport from June 2016 to April 2019. He managed 270 maintenance repairs and $97,000 in parts and consumables. As bulk storeroom custodian he managed more than $3.5 million in subsistence line items. He was also awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for outstanding public service from 2016 to 2018. He positively represented the US Navy during the “Face of the Navy” campaign. Accumulating 300 hours with the Food Truck Project, bettering the lives of those in RI who face food insecurity, at places like halfway houses; rehabilitation centers; and on the streets. Your committed dedication and self-sacrificing attitude are most worthy of the recognition afforded by award of the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and reflects great credit upon yourself, NS Newport, the Navy and Department of Defense. Chapel volunteers honored during special volunteer dinner

Volunteers who support the Chapel of Hope were recognized last week at a special appreciation dinner at The Red Parrot restaurant in Newport, R.I. In attendance were Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport Commander, Capt. Ian Johnson; NAVSTA Newport Executive Officer Al Lima; NAVSTA Newport Command Master Chief Paul King, Chaplain Jose Jimenez, Chaplain Hayes; Rebecca Hayes; RP2 Kenneth Riddick; RP3 Harris; Father Steve; Bryan Davenport (Along with his wife and three kids); Joyce Young; Margaret Rhodes; Charlene Bergen; Paul Bergen; Kevin Morrisey; Laurie Aseltine; Bill Aseltine; Cynthia Pitts; James Schumacher; Arianna Smith; Cheryl Grove; Priscilla Cole; Mary Agube; Priscilla Cole; Marcus (NAPS); Aiden (NAPS); Keeley (NAPS); and Mary Ann.

10 FLEET & FAMILY SERVICES ...

April 2019 Calendar | Fleet & Family Support Classes MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

11 THE MEAT & POTATOES OF LIFE ... My car thinks I’m an idiot “Your fuel level is low. Would start, no camera system. car senses my confusion and takes you like to navigate to the nearest gas She was not hands-free, but control, as if I am a complete idiot. station?” an unfamiliar rather, totally hands-on. It recognizes my voice, detects male voice called out. During those meager minivan my phone, knows everyone in my I glanced at the other years, I was a modern-day Robinson contact list, turns on my Audible seats in my new car, Crusoe. My minivan was my book to the page where I left off, but I was entirely primitive island, and I was forced to adjusts my seat to my pre-set alone. Then I saw the make due. Like Crusoe, “I had specifications, warns me that the gas words displayed nothing to covet, for I had all that I is too low, and offers to find the across my vehicle’s was now capable of enjoying; I was nearest gas station. digital screen. Lisa Molinari Lord of the whole Manor … I learned It controls the climate inside the My car was to look more upon the bright side of car for me, heats my steering wheel talking to me. my condition, and less upon the dark and my seat, and knows exactly when More specifically, it was side, and to consider what I enjoyed, a little defrost is needed to avoid passively-aggressively telling me rather than what I wanted.” fogging up the windows. It even what to do. It was the first time it had I didn’t complain that the van’s turns my lights and wipers on when asked me a direct question they are needed, and turns them since I bought the car back in off when they are not. January. But I wasn’t Despite all this newfangled surprised. In the last few automation, I still look back months, I had learned that my “My new car senses after parking the car and new car most certainly wonder, “Is it really going to believed it was smarter than I turn the lights out for me? What am. my confusion and if it doesn’t and the battery goes Ever since we made the dead?” Until I learn to trust $400 trade-in on our 2005 takes control, as if machines, I’ll wait out in the minivan with 240,000 miles cold until the lights blink out, on her odometer, I had been just to make sure. driving around in the I am a complete My new car has made it veritable lap of luxury. My painfully clear that I am new SUV was better, cleaner, idiot.” unqualified to operate its faster and cooler than my old advanced systems. I wouldn’t minivan was in every way. be surprised if it snapped at me, However, my new car “Eh-Eh! Don’t touch! Let me brought new problems. carpets were tainted with years worth handle it so you don’t screw anything When I drove my old minivan, I of spilled juice boxes and kids’ up.” Although I don’t want my was the superior one. Aside from upchuck, I just spritzed them with minivan back, I sometimes yearn for complicated mechanics which I left Febreeze and carried on. I didn’t the empowerment I felt when I was up to qualified automobile repair gripe when the roof sprouted a leak, Master of my Domain. shops to deal with, I controlled I just covered it with duct tape. I everything in that vehicle. Having put didn’t demand a new car when the most of her 240,000 miles on her door handle fell off, I just got in the Lisa’s syndicated column myself, I knew exactly how to other side. appears in military and manually adjust the sound system Through ingenuity and self- civilian newspapers (with its handy-dandy tape deck), the reliance, I became the Master of my including Stars and Stripes, heat and AC, the seat positions, the minivan’s Domain. The Lady of the and on her blog at headlights, the doors, and all other Manor. The Queen of the Castle. themeatandpotatoesoflife.com. systems. There was no digital But now I drive a German- display, no voice recognition feature, engineered vehicle with complicated She can be contacted at no navigation system, no Bluetooth digital systems that did not exist [email protected]. capability, no automatic doors, no when my old minivan was heated steering wheel, no keyless manufactured back in 2005. My new

12 MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION ...

13 NOW HEAR THIS ... CNRMA CREDO CONFERENCE Sunday, April 14, 71st Birthday milconnect > public > faq > April 28-30, 2019 in Mystic, Education_Benefits > Conn.: relax and rejuvenate with WOMAN VETERAN How_to_Transfer_Benefits to begin interactive sessions designed to NETWORKING GROUP the process. strengthen your marriage and ample Thursday, April 18, 11 a.m. – Military OneSource’s education free time to enjoy quintessential noon, Providence VA Medical consultants (1-800-342-9647), and New England. Meals, lodging and Center, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, 5th the GI Bill representatives (888-442- parking provided by CREDO. Floor, Classroom 2. Point of contact 4551, benefits.va.gov/gibill), can CREDO retreats are eligible for is Tonya McConnell, Women Veteran assist service members with any permissive TAD; request from your Program Manager, at 401-273-7100, questions they have about eligibility command as necessary. For more Extension 6191. and transfer. information call 860-694-1144 or More information can be found email [email protected], or FIRE SAFETY TOP OF THE WEEK at benefits.va.gov/gibill/ visit facebook.com/CREDOGroton. Charcoal Grills - Careful use of post911_transfer.asp. charcoal starter fluid is important. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Follow the direction on the EARTH WEEK CLEAN UP PO1 Christopher Gaitten has container and never apply additional Earth Day will be celebrated spearheaded a wonderful volunteer fluid once the fire has been across the globe on Monday, April opportunity to give back to the ignited. The use of an electric 22. Commands and volunteers will community we work and live in. starter or paper is an alternate be cleaning up our installation all If you are interested in joining method, and pre-treated charcoal week long from a winter’s worth of this amazing group of volunteers, can also be used. NEVER place hot wind and floating debris hitting our contact PO1 Gaitten at ashes in a trash container! shores and spreading around the [email protected] or 401 base. -841-4524. FERAL CITIES WITH PROFESSOR RICK NORTON, NSA BLOOD DRIVES FOR On April 23, a lecture will beheld THE MONTH OF on the campus of the Naval War APRIL College in Pringle Auditorium from  APRIL 15 at NAPS 4:30-5:45 p.m. This free lecture is from 2:30 - 8 p.m. open to anyone with routine base in Perry Hall access. Room 100  APRIL 25 at NUWC 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. POST 9/11 GI BILL TRANSFER in Building 990. PERIOD IS ENDING IN JULY Effective July 12, 2019, a service MEAT RAFFLE member’s eligibility to transfer Post- Saturday, April 13 at 6 p.m., 9/11 GI Bill benefits to qualifying You don’t have to be assigned to “Meat Raffle,” Nam Knights of family members will be limited to any command to assist in this annual America Motorcycle Club, those with at least 6 years, but not event. Consider making EVERYDAY Blackstone Valley Chapter, Uxbridge more than 16 years, of active duty or an EARTH DAY, and do your part to Progress Club, 18 Whitin Street, selected reserve service, unless they pick up trash and limit your waste. Uxbridge, Mass. All proceeds to are a Purple Heart recipient. For more information on the benefit Project New Hope and Gold If a participant is a service installation clean up, contact Ens. Star Teen Sailing Camp. Point of member with more than 16 years of Shannon Brown at Shannon.f.brown contact for this event is Mike Alves service and they would like to take @navy.mil or speak to your building at 401.345.5818. advantage of the transfer process coordinator (if you have one) . prior to July 12, 2019, please visit US AIR FORCE RESERVE milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil > 14 NOW HEAR THIS ...

Commanding Officers (CO’s) from around the installation made their commitment to putting an end to Sexual Assault in the Navy and Marine Corps following the monthly tenant command meeting held at the Officer’s Club on Thursday. The COs signed an official proclamation reiterating the impact of this issue on unit cohesion, morale and effectiveness. In addition to the proclamation, a cake was cut and recognition given to the SAPR volunteers assigned to various departments and commands around the installation. Stay tuned to social media and this publication for all of the events and opportunities to learn how you can assist in putting an end to sexual violence.

15 AROUND THE FLEET ... Moran Nominated for Chief of Naval Operations

From the Office of the Navy Chief year’s Surface of Information Navy Association. “We’re restoring WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Acting trust up and, most Secretary of Defense Patrick M. importantly, down Shanahan announced April 10 that the chain of the President has nominated Vice command.” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Anticipating Moran as the 32nd Chief of Naval the demands of the Operations. modern warfighter, Senior Navy leaders were quick Moran has made to praise President Donald Trump’s digital trans- nomination. formation a "I welcome the announcement by priority. He called the White House on the nomination it "as important to of Adm. Bill Moran, Vice Chief of our future success Naval Operations, to serve as the as the transition next Chief of Naval Operations,” said from sail to steam Secretary of the Navy Richard was at the start of Spencer. the 20th century or “Adm. Moran is an extraordinary the harnessing of leader who has been a stalwart the atom for ship partner and advisor,” Spencer said. “I propulsion during look forward to working with him in the Cold War. the years ahead when he is “Our ability to confirmed.” own the fight of Adm. John Richardson, Chief of the future rests in Naval Operations, said he is “thrilled the power of our A file photo of Admiral Bill Moran. He was with this announcement. Adm. Bill amazing people,” he confirmed by the Senate as the 39th Vice Moran is an amazing leader and good continued. Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO). Moran friend. “To build the was promoted to the rank of admiral by “He has been central to the Navy Navy of tomorrow, to Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. John adopting a fighting stance in this achieve that ready, great power competition,” Richardson, prior to the change of office. fast and capable (U.S. Navy photo) Richardson said. “As I turn over and Navy, we have to go ashore, I will rest easy knowing challenge ourselves to that, pending confirmation, Adm. think differently: Moran has the watch.” placing our mission, In a statement after the our future and our purpose as announcement, Moran said, “I’m American Sailors above all else.” and Carrier Group 6 aboard honored and deeply humbled by the Prior to becoming Vice Chief of USS Forrestal (CVA 59). nomination and look forward to Naval Operations, Moran served on His major shore assignments working with Congress during the the staff of the Chief of Naval include duty on the staffs of the confirmation process.” Personnel Aug. 2, 2013 to May 31, Office of the Chief of Naval As the Vice Chief of Naval 2016. Operations and U.S. Indo-Pacific Operations since May 31, 2016, As a P-3 Orion pilot, Moran’s Command. Moran has worked to increase fleet early tours of duty spanned both Moran, raised in Newburg, New readiness and personnel reform. coasts and included the Patrol York, graduated from the U.S. Naval “Warfighting readiness is solely Squadron (VP) 44 in Brunswick, Academy in 1981 with a bachelor's about our commanding officers and Maine; Patrol Squadron (VP) 30 in degree in Naval Science and earned a their Sailors having confidence in Jacksonville, Florida; Patrol master's degree from the National this massive enterprise,” Moran said Reconnaissance Wing 2 in Hawaii, War College in 2006. during the keynote address at this

16 VETERANS NEWS ... COMBAT VETERANS: YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR TAX REFUND If you think you were wrongly taxed, the Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 provides additional time to claim the refund. Here's what you need to do: You must complete and file IRS Form 1040X, an amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, for the tax year the disability severance payment was made. If you received a letter from the DoD in July 2018, carefully follow the directions. You must mail the claim generally by the later of:  1 year from the date of the DoD notice, or  3 years after the due date for filing the original return for the year the disability severance payment was made, or  2 years after the tax was paid for the year the disability severance payment was made. If you did not receive the notice from the DoD and you received a disability severance payment after Jan. 17, 1991 that you reported as taxable income, you can still file a claim as long as you attach the necessary documentation to your Form 1040X.

OPERATION STAND DOWN Friday, April 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., “The 2019 Operation Stand Down Rhode Island Spring into Health Resource Fair,” hosted by the Homeless Patient-Aligned Care Team Clinic, Building T37, Providence VA Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Avenue. Point of contact is Win Danielson, Public Affairs, Providence VA Medical Center, at (O) 401-457- 3369, (M) 401-479-1703, or [email protected].

17 VETERANS NEWS ...