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® Serving the Hampton Roads Navy Family Vol. 18, No. 14, Norfolk, VA FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM April 8, 2010 President remarks on Navy’s biofuel program 2010 Census BY LT. PAUL MACAPAGAL use, reducing our reliance on reaches Navy Offi ce of Information imported oil, making ourselves milestone of more energy-efficient,” said WASHINGTON — President President Obama. “That’s why Census day Barack Obama announced his the Navy, led by Secretary of administration’s future plans on the Navy Ray Mabus, who’s PRESS RELEASE energy security to include the here today, has set a goal of us- Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs Department of Navy’s (DoN) ing 50 percent alternative fuels biofuel program inside Hangar in all planes, vehicles, and ships WASHINGTON — The 3 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., in the next 10 years.” federal government designated March 31. Using alternative fuels and April 1 as the offi cial day of the These plans include strate- being energy efficient is pri- population count in the United gic efforts by the Department mary piece of Mabus’ energy States. Sailors and their of Defense to enhance energy reform targets for the DoN. families should use this day production and promote clean “One of the reasons we are as the point of reference for energy innovation. As part of trying to become energy inde- answering Census questions. the Navy’s Energy Strategy, the pendent, to the maximum extent “When completing the Navy is developing the critical possible, is to make us better Census, answers should protocols needed to certify al- warfi ghters,” said Mabus. represent a snapshot in time ternative fuels for use in Naval As an environmental and – they should paint a broad Tactical systems. energy concept, the ‘Green’ picture of your household During the president’s an- Hornet encompasses efforts on a single day, April 1,” said nouncement, an F/A-18 ‘Green’ ranging from operational and Chief Warrant Offi cer Melanie Hornet and a Marine Corps policy through technology re- Kinchen, of Navy’s Personal Light Armored Vehicle (LAV), search and development. The Readiness and Community which are a part of the DoN’s Navy will demonstrate an F/A- Support Branch and the lead biofuel program, were in the 18 Super Hornet powered by a Photo by MC2 Kevin S. O’Brien for coordinating Navy’s overall background demonstrating 50/50 biofuel blend on Earth President Barack Obama, with the Navy’s F/A-18 Green Hornet, announces Census efforts. “Sailors, Navy progress toward the current Day, April 22, at Naval Air Sta- today addition measures to boost domestic energy production for the Nation civilians and their families to include strategic efforts by Department of Defense to enhance energy administration’s energy goals. tion Patuxent River, Md. as part should use this date no matter security. The Green Hornet biofuel program is the fi rst Navy aviation test “Our military leaders recog- of its biofuel certifications. program to evaluate the performance of a 50/50 biofuel blend. The Navy’s what day the form is actually nize the security imperative of For more news, visit www. goal is to develop the certifi cation standards for alternative fuel sources completed.” increasing the use of alterna- navy.mil. derived from renewable sources that are positive or environmentally All of the information tive fuels, decreasing energy neutral and improve availability and price stability. disclosed on the Census to include race, gender and age are used to ensure accurate representation of the New DVD helps children deal with deployment population to federal agencies which target funds, resources BY ELAINE WILSON and policies toward age-based, American Forces Press Service civil rights-based and gender- based services. WASHINGTON — Department of De- “The government needs fense and United Service Organizations to know what services each (USO) officials joined military families at community needs. For the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, example a community which D.C., March 31 to celebrate the launch of a houses mostly single working new DVD created to help military children adults will require different cope with a parent’s deployment. services than a community “With You All The Way” – a joint effort which houses an abundance by the Defense Department, USO and the of children or retired adults,” Trevor Romain Co. – offers school-age chil- said Kinchen. “In order to dren help with preparing for and dealing provide the right services to with all stages of deployment, from pre-de- the right communities, the ployment to separation to reintegration. Census asks questions such “We are grateful for the dedication and as age and gender.” creativity of people like Trevor Romain and Once the Census form is the generosity of groups like the USO,” said completed and returned, it will Barbara Thompson, director of the Penta- ultimately be compiled with USO photo by Mike Theiler gon’s offi ce of family policy and children and Trevor Romain, award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books, jokes with kids after a the input of the nation and youth. “With (their) support, we are better USO-sponsored fi lm screening of his DVD “With You All The Way,” for military children who have forwarded to the White House able to help bridge the gap that results from parents serving in the armed forces, in Washington, DC, March 30. The DVD helps kids understand for apportionment of House how to prepare for their parent’s deployment, stay connected during their separation and plan for seats and to help determine the See DVD, A11 the transition of reintegration. distribution of approximately $400 billion per year in federal funding for neighborhood schools, hospitals, senior citizen centers and emergency Navy ends search services. For those who have not for missing aviator completed and returned their Census forms, the Census PRESS RELEASE offi cer. “It is our excep- Bureau will begin to assign U.S. 5th Fleet tional people that are the and dispatch Census workers Public Affairs strength of our commu- to conduct interviews in order nity and our Navy. Steven to compile the required data. MANA- was one such individual. Navy personnel stationed MA, Bahrain He bravely and willingly onboard vessels April 1 will — After an ex- accepted the risks of an receive the Shipboard Census tensive search inherently dangerous job. report; those assigned to group by military He was a fi ne aviator and quarters will receive a Military Lt. Steven Photo by MC2 Gabriel S. Weber units, the Navy Zilberman, 31 we are better people for Census Report; and those who A live production of The Sesame Street Experience is performed for suspended its having him in our lives. I maintain a stateside residence families in the Benny Decker Theater at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. search and rescue efforts at 6 extend my deepest sympathy to will receive the standard p.m. (Zulu +4) April 2 for the Steven’s family and friends. He Census questionnaire at their fourth crew member from the will not be forgotten.” home. All forms have 10 or USO announces Sesame E-2C Hawkeye that crashed The E-2C Hawkeye from VAW less questions and take less March 31. 121, the “Bluetails,” stationed than 10 minutes to complete. Workshop tour dates The missing pilot has been aboard USS Dwight D. Eisen- Members stationed PRESS RELEASE declared deceased. hower (CVN 69), impacted the overseas will be counted American Forces Press Service world tour. Lt. Steven Zilberman, 31, was water approximately five miles using personnel records from The show, which is exclusive- born in Ukraine and considered from the ship. the Defense Manpower Data WASHINGTON — The ly for military families, kicks off Columbus, Ohio his hometown. Several ships and aircraft, in- Center. Sesame Street/United Service Or- its second swing through the He served in the Navy for near- cluding Dwight D. Eisenhower, To hear more information ganizations (USO) Experience for United States April 17 at Fort ly eight years. USS Carney (DDG 64), USNS about the 2010 Census, Military Families, a free traveling Knox, Ky. “This is a heart-wrenching Supply (T-AOE 6) and other listen to the podcast at www. USO show based on Sesame Work- Audiences will experience a 25- loss for the Zilberman family U.S. Central Command Navy navy.mil/media/audio/cnp/ shop’s award winning “Talk, Listen, minute character performance and the ‘Bluetail’ family,” said and Air Force aircraft searched CNP%20Census%20Podcast. Connect” initiative and produced in and receive promotional items and Cmdr. Joseph F. Finn, Carrier more than 5,300 square miles mp3. partnership with Vee, is back in the Airborne Early Warning Squad- United States after an around-the- See SESAME, A11 ron (VAW) 121’s commanding See AVIATOR, A11 INSIDE: CPO GOATLOCKER CHALLENGE A8 CHANGE OF COMMAND B1 OFF DUTY C1 CPO’s turn out in droves for JEB Little Creek - Fort Story Celebrate the arts CPO Goatlocker Challenge changes command at annual festival CPO’s honor the anniversary of Capt. Crow was relieved by Virginia Arts Festival will bring the U.S. Navy Chief Petty Offi cer Capt. Stuppard in a change of performances to Hampton rank with Goatlocker Challenge. command ceremony. Roads, April 15 - May 30. Tools for Sailors to maintain their personnel records online Commander Navy Region Mid-Atlantic is: PRESS RELEASE Rear Adm. Mark S. Boensel From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs The Flagship® is produced by Commander Navy Region Mid-Atlantic staff. 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