USS California Arrives at SUBASE

NBHC Groton changing check-in procedures, see Page 2.

Vol. 50, No. 27 Serving the Military Community in Southeastern Connecticut since 1918 Thursday, January 12, 2012

USS California arrives at SUBASE

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Photo by Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg GROTON, Conn. - Commander Dana Nelson, commanding officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781), observes his shipboard handlers as

they navigate the submarine pierside at its new homeport location of Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton. U.S.POSTAGE PAID

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SHORELINE PRSRT/STD Providence, New Hampshire, are Annapolis Battle ‘E’ winners laid out for us by the CNO: they can use today and mand to carry out its during the evaluation By Kevin Copeland ‘Warfighting first, oper- into the future. The results assigned wartime tasks year. INSIDE Commander, Submarine Force ate forward, be ready,’ as were very close and these as a unit of the Atlantic T h e 2 0 1 1 Atlantic Public Affairs well as the call to action awards should be a source Submarine Force, and COMSUBLANT Battle “E” embodied in the design of great pride for the whole is based on a yearlong winners, homeports, and NORFOLK, Va. - for undersea warfare,” force. Congratulations.” evaluation. commanding officers are: Commander, Submarine said COMSUBLANT Vice The Battle “E” com- One submarine from Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Adm. John M. Richardson. petition is conducted to each submarine squadron Squadron (SUBRON) 2 ( C O M S U B L A N T ) , “This year’s competi- strengthen individual in the Atlantic Fleet is (Groton) announced the winners of tion showed that across command performance, recognized. The awards USS Providence (SSN the 2011 Battle Efficiency the board, our submarine overall force readiness, are presented by the com- 719), commanded dur- (Battle “E”) competition force is manned by teams and to recognize out- modore of each squadron ing the competition by Hundreds Jan. 1. that are keenly focused on standing performance. to the submarine under Commander Michael line up for “The Battle E competi- achieving these goals and The criterion for the their command which has Quan and Commander tion measures our crews are providing our nation’s award is the overall demonstrated the highest Ray Gabriel. iCarly tickets against the three tenets leaders with capability readiness of the com- level of battle readiness Continued on page 6 Page 2 Rules restrict political activity by military, DoD personnel concern, they explained, obligations of citizenship, as - or aren’t perceived Military members, for By Donna Miles is that actual or perceived officials said. DoD encour- as - representatives of the example, may attend polit- American Forces Press Service partisanship could under- ages its military and civil- armed forces in carrying ical meetings or rallies mine the legitimacy of the ian members to register out these activities. only as spectators and not WASHINGTON - With military profession and to vote and vote as they Beyond that, the list in uniform. They’re not election activity steadily department. choose, they said. Both of dos and don’ts differs permitted to make public picking up, defense offi- That’s not to imply, groups can sign nominat- depending on whether the political speeches, serve in cials are in the process of however, that military ing petitions for candidates employee is a member of any official capacity in par- issuing regular election- members and civilian and express their personal the armed forces, a career tisan groups or participate year guidance to remind employees can’t partici- opinions about candidates civil service employee, in partisan political cam- A ‘normal’ military and Defense pate in politics. In fact, and issues. a political appointee or paigns or conventions. Department (DoD) civil- DoD has a longstanding However, officials a member of the career They also are barred day at ians that they’re subject policy of encouraging emphasized, they can do Senior Executive Service, to rules regulating their members to carry out the so only if they don’t act officials said. Continued on page 6 SUBASE involvement in political activities. Page 4 This issue - one the USS North Carolina visits Guam department regularly addresses during election periods - came to light earlier this week after an Army Reserve soldier in uniform appeared endors- ing a political candidate. Several sets of rules help to protect the integri- ty of the political process, New DoD officials said. DoD Hampshire Directive 1344.10 applies to members of the armed earns award forces, whether they serve on active duty, as mem- Page 8 bers of the reserve compo- nents not on active duty, as National Guard members in a nonfederal status, and military retirees. In addition, the Hatch INDEX Act applies to federal Local...... 2 civilian employees, and Classifieds...... 7 employees also are subject to widely published DoD guidance that discusses participation in political campaigns and elections. These rules are designed to prevent military members’ or federal civilian employees’ participation in political activities that imply - or even appear to Photo by MC2 Gabrielle Blake imply - official sponsor- ship, approval or endorse- POLARIS POINT, Guam - Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) prepare to moor alongside the ment, officials said. The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), Jan. 3. North Carolina is homeported at Naval Submarine Base New London. 2 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, January 12, 2012 Lining up for iCarly

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Commanding Officer Naval Submarine Base New London Capt. Marc W. Denno Executive Officer Naval Submarine Base New London Cmdr. Michael A. Pennington Command Master Chief Naval Submarine Base New London CMDCM(SS) Thomas Vatter Public Affairs Officer - Christopher Zendan Editor - Sheryl Walsh Editorial Assistant - Christina Lough Public Affairs Staff - MCC(SW) James O’Donnell, MC1(AW) Peter Blair and MCSN Gabriel Bevan

• NEWS - The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of the Naval Submarine Base New London. News items and photos must be received by 4 p.m. the Friday before publication. News ideas and questions can be directed to Christopher Zendan at 694-5980. Readers can e-mail us at [email protected]. Log onto the Web site at www.dolphin-news.com. Photo by MCSN Gabriel Bevan • ADDRESS - The Dolphin staff can be reached at 694-3514 GROTON, Conn. – A line forms on Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) at the Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT) office or write to: The Dolphin, Naval Submarine Base New London PAO, Box 44, Groton, CT 06349-5044. All news releases should early Monday morning in anticipation of receiving free tickets for the screening of iCarly, Jan 11. Tickets for the event were “sold be sent to this address. out” in less than an hour from when the doors opened, making it one of the fastest ticket giveaways ever at SUBASE. • ADVERTISING - Advertisements are solicited by Shore Line Newspapers and not the editorial staff or Public Affairs Office. Inquiries regarding advertisements should be directed to the Display Advertising or Classified Advertising depart- American Red Cross, Dunkin’ Donuts ments. Display Advertising, Laura Carpenter at (203) 752- 2704, or Betsy Lemkin at (203) 752-2706 Classified Advertising (in Conn.) (800) 922-7066 celebrate five years of helping save lives Classified Advertising (outside Conn.) (203) 789-5200

The Dolphin is published every Thursday by Shoreline For the fifth year in Newspapers, 40 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511. a row, Dunkin’ Donuts Telephone (203) 752-2701. Minimum weekly circulation and the American Red Upcoming local blood drives 10,000. Cross are teaming up for Jan. 17 the “Give a Pint, Get a Elks Club, 198 Pleasant Street in Willimantic, 1 to 5:45 p.m. John Slater, General Manager Jan. 19 Shore Line Newspapers Pound” campaign, which provides a coupon for a Groton City Municipal Building, 295 Meridian Street Extension in Groton, 1:30 The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of to 6:15 p.m. the Naval Submarine Base New London Public Affairs Office. free pound of Dunkin’ The Dolphin is published by Shoreline Newspapers, a private Donuts coffee* to all Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 247 Washington St, Routes 2 and 32 in Norwich, 1:30 to 6:15 p.m. firm in no way connected with the Department of Defense or presenting donors at the U.S. Navy under exclusive written contract with the Naval Red Cross blood drives Jan. 20 Submarine Base New London. Windham Hospital, 112 Mansfield Ave. in Willimantic, 11:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including in Connecticut, Maine, inserts of supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Massachusetts, New pounds of coffee to pre- Dunkin’ Donuts and Dunkin’ Donuts restau- Department of Defense or Shoreline Newspapers of the products Hampshire, New York, senting donors, and if the Red Cross are thank- rants are hosting blood and services advertised. and Vermont during the one donation may help ing donors who support drives throughout the Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail- month of January. The save three lives, Dunkin the community blood month to collect blood able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, campaign is in celebra- color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical Donuts has potentially supply by rolling up their for patients in need. To handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the tion of National Blood helped more than one sleeves to give the gift of donate blood during the purchaser, user or patron. Donor Month and helps million patients. Donated life. Because winter is month of January, call increase awareness about blood is used to help often a challenging time (800) RED CROSS ((800) This newspaper is printed on recycled newsprint. Please help the need for blood. The accident victims, trau- for blood collections due 733-2767), or visit red- conserve our resources and recycle this paper when you are campaign has achieved ma patients, transplant to severe weather and flu crossblood.org. finished with it. great success during recipients, and those season, the “Give a Pint, *Coupons are redeem- the past four years as receiving treatment for Get a Pound” campaign able at participating Dunkin’ Donuts has pro- life-threatening illness- helps boost blood col- Dunkin’ Donuts loca- News in your community vided more than 350,000 es. lections when patients tions. Coupons are non- Sunday Chapel Super Bowl Party Feb. need it most. In addi- transferrable and not 5. Come on down and tion, participating local redeemable for cash. Services at SUBASE join your friends to New centralized check-in Shepherd of the Sea watch the final game of Catholic Mass - 9:30 the season! at NBHC starting soon The February Board of Changes made a.m. revenue to the clinic. CCD - 11 a.m. to noon Directors meeting will By Kathy MacKnight Medical Home Port Chapel on the Thames be held Feb. 7 at the NHCNE PAO focuses on patient cen- Protestant Worship - Branch Home at 6 p.m. tered care and central- 11 a.m. All members in good GROTON, Conn. ized check-in is another to VITA/ELF Catholic Mass - 6 p.m. standing are invited at – Naval Branch Health enhancement to ensure Soup Kitchen Clinic (NBHC) Groton that quality of care. some of the reasons behind attend. By Naval Legal Service Office this change and why, ulti- Volunteer the first is implementing a cen- Administrative infor- North Central Detachment mately, we believe it ben- Tuesday of every month. Volunteer for tralized patient check- mation is gathered by in area to improve and Medical Records/Patient Groton efits you, our customer. In For more information, The Cove the past, we were able to call (860) 694-3232. streamline the check- Administration staff The Cove Center for in process for their which in turn allows GROTON, Conn. - The offer one-on-one tax prep- FRA Announces Grieving Children is patients. your visit to your pro- VITA/ELF program has aration to our customers offering training this When you arrive for vider to be focused on evolved over time to best based on ample staff and January events winter open to all inter- your appointment your your medical needs meet mission require- support this service. Over the past several years, the Branch and Unit 20 ested individuals. All first stop will be at one of during your scheduled ments while addressing of the Fleet Reserve the three windows prom- appointment. practical manning and number of volunteers has five Cove sites are cur- decreased and demand for Association will host rently recruiting vol- inently located at the end Beginning Jan. 17, budgetary realities. This of the hall and to your Family Medicine Pier 1 year, after piloting a test full service tax assistance second monthly break- unteers for the current has decreased, given the fast, which will take right as you enter the and Physical Therapy program for four years, and upcoming program Tax Assistance Centers introduction of alternate, place Jan. 21, at the front entrance of the clin- patients will utilize the years! new check-in facilities. (TACs) operated by Naval online tax assistance prep- Branch Home, 242 ic. Your patient eligibil- The training con- On Jan. 23, the remain- Legal Service Command aration. With self service, Thames Street, Groton. ity, demographics, other sists of three modules. health insurance (OHI) ing Family Medicine will shift from full ser- you are still able to elec- These breakfasts boast Attendance at all three and HIPAA information Piers, Undersea vice VITA/ELF tax prepa- tronically file your return an extensive menu for a sessions is mandatory. will be reviewed and Medicine, Eye Clinic, and ration to self service tax and receive assistance donation of only $5. All sessions will be updated. The efficiency General Surgery patients assistance preparation at from IRS certified tax per- Volunteers to help held in Madison, Conn. of the process will have will check-in for their command sites INCONUS sonnel. You will also learn with the breakfasts are - contact The Cove for patients to their appoint- appointments at the new and Hawaii. Full service how to prepare taxes on always welcome. Call more details. ments in a timely manner check-in windows. VITA/ELF will continue your own using free, inter- net-based software. This (860) 445-0731 and There is a $75 admin- and will also result in Centralized check-in OCONUS and in Guam, leave a message for NBHC having accurate, is just another of the given limited alternate tax will enable us to assist istrative fee to cover the customers and decrease Charlie. costs of a mandatory up-to-date patient infor- exciting changes at prep resources in those mation, such as OHI, NBHC Groton and Navy locations. wait times. Thank you for Branch and Unit 20 criminal and DCF back- your time and support of will hold their regular which results in added Medicine. NLSO wants to take this ground check. A unique opportunity to explain the TAC. monthly meetings Jan. fundraising opportunity 19 at the Branch Home. exists for interested vol- Unit 20 will meet at unteers to underwrite Tricare beneficiaries reassured of pharmacy service 6 p.m., Branch 20 at the cost through First 7 p.m. All members Giving. McGinnis, chief of the Walgreens, pay full pre- For more on pharmacy in good standing are To register, contact By Tricare Management Tricare Pharmaceutical scription costs upfront costs go to www.tricare. encouraged to attend Karen at (203) 634- Activity Operations Directorate. and submit their own mil/pharmacycosts. these meetings. 0500 or via e-mail at “There are still 56,000 claims for reimburse- Tricare beneficia- Membership in the [email protected]. FALLS CHURCH, Va. network pharmacies ment. Reimbursement ries changing from FRA is open to all active Space is limited, regis- – The expiration of the nationwide – easily will occur only after the Walgreens pharmacy duty, retired, and veter- ter early. retail pharmacy con- meeting or exceeding our non-network deductible can simply take their ans of the sea services, tract between Express access requirements.” is met. Out-of-network current prescription bot- i.e., the Navy, Marine Library lends Scripts, Inc. (ESI) and In addition to 56,000 costs include a 50 per- tle to their new network Corps, and Coast Guard. Nooks, Kindles the Walgreens pharmacy network pharmacies, cent point-of-service pharmacy to have the chain means Walgreens Tricare beneficiaries cost share for Tricare prescription transferred. Membership in the FRA The Naval Submarine is no longer a Tricare have other pharmacy Prime, after deductibles To find a nearby net- Auxiliary, or Unit, is Base New London pharmacy network pro- options including mili- are met. All other non- work pharmacy, use the open to all spouses, library has five Nooks vider as of Jan. 1. tary pharmacies at no active duty Tricare ben- “find a pharmacy” fea- children and step chil- and five Kindles avail- “The majority of ben- cost and convenient eficiaries pay the greater ture on www.express- dren over age 16, par- able for circulation. eficiaries have access TRICARE Pharmacy of a $12 copay or 20 scripts.com/tricare. ents and grandparents They come preloaded to another network Home Delivery. Generic percent of the total cost Beneficiaries who want of FRA members in good with e-books, many of pharmacy very close medications are avail- for formulary medica- help finding a phar- standing. which are on the best to home as our phar- able at no cost through tions and the greater of macy, changing their For more information, seller list. For more macy contract requires Home Delivery. $25 or 20 percent of the medications to Home call the Branch Home at information, call the ESI to maintain high Beneficiaries who total cost for non-formu- Delivery or who have (860) 445-0731. library at (860) 694- access standards,” said use non-network phar- lary medications, after other questions can con- Club 20 will host its 3723. Rear Admiral Thomas macies, including deductibles are met. Continued on page 7 Thursday, January 12, 2012 • THE DOLPHIN • 3 New campaign asks ‘Who Will Stand Your Watch?’ undercuts unit readiness public service announce- importance of their job and From Navy Personnel and morale, it is inconsis- ments. their presence. The PSAs “Preventing substance abuse from Command Public Affairs tent with Navy ethos and “Preventing substance are currently being aired its core values of honor, abuse from occurring on Direct to Sailor TV and occurring rather than dealing with MILLINGTON, Tenn. courage, and commitment,” rather than dealing with can be found on the Navy - Navy Alcohol and Drug said Dorice Favorite, Navy the consequences ben- Personnel Command web the consequences beneﬁts every- Abuse Prevention (NADAP) Alcohol and Drug Abuse efits everyone. Prevention site at http://www.public. office has launched a new Prevention director. requires responsibility and navy.mil/bupers-npc/orga- one.” substance abuse prevention The campaign titled accountability at all levels. nization/npc/publicaffairs/ campaign designed to edu- “Who Will Stand Your Good leadership and team- videos/Pages/default.aspx Dorice Favorite cate Sailors of the negative Watch?” focuses on Sailors’ work are the best defense Posters and trifolds are Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention director impact substance abuse personal responsibil- against substance abuse,” available at no cost to all can have on a Sailor’s fam- ity and the impact of their said Favorite. Navy commands for order- puters) or http://www. aggressive alcohol abuse ily, shipmates, and career, absence, as a result of a The campaign features ing through the Navy navsup.navy.mil/navsup and drug use prevention officials said earlier this substance abuse incident. “real” Sailors in the pub- Logistics Library. Supply (if NMCI is not available). programs. month. The campaign uses various lic service announcements, personnel may order them NADAP supports the For more news from “Substance abuse puts communication tactics to which were filmed in their via https://nll1.ahf.nmci. Fleet, Family and Personal NADAP, visit www.npc. lives and missions at risk, include print media and workplace to portray the navy.mil/ (for NMCI com- Readiness Division through navy.mil/support/nadap Sailors will see improved GMT requirements announced content of the core GMT Drug Abuse Prevention By Susan Henson lessons,” said Captain opportunities as force balance improves and Control; Tobacco Center for Personal and Chuck Hollingsworth, the commanding officer for Prevention and Cessation; force. PTS manages bal- Navy-wide average for the Professional Development Physical Readiness; and From Chief of Naval ance between ratings so next two to three cycles.” Public Affairs the Center for Personal and Professional Development, Code of Conduct. Lesson Personnel Public Affairs that each rating has their ERB and PTS have also materials are available authorized share of per- placed many talented VIRGINIA BEACH, which has responsibility for maintaining and updat- on the NKO Personal WASHINGTON - Top- sonnel. PTS also manages Sailors in undermanned Va. - The Navy’s General Development GMT page in performing Sailors will see balance within a rating by ratings, a step that was Military Training (GMT) ing the Navy’s GMT lessons. “This is an issue of the Commanding Officer more opportunities to con- keeping the right num- critical in meeting the mis- requirements have been Training Library channel. vert, reenlist, and advance ber of top performers in sion, said Van Buskirk. set and were announced unit readiness. We see too many shipmates impacted Re-enlisting Sailors are as a result of the Navy’s each year group to match “Because we have in Naval Administrative required to complete some use of force management experience with mission reduced our overmanned message 386/11. by senseless acts such as suicide, sexual assaults lessons upon their re- tools such as the Enlisted requirements without ratings, the Navy is mak- GMT is developed for all enlistment. These lessons gaps. PTS also ensures the ing strides in improving and alcohol abuse. Sailors Retention Board and uniformed Navy officer and include Hazing Policy and highest-performing Sailors undermanning in other need to know and see that Perform-to-Serve, Navy enlisted Sailors. The core Prevention, Fraternization have the opportunity ratings,” said Van Buskirk. their leaders are person- leaders said Jan. 3. GMT lessons, which are Awareness and Prevention, to convert, reenlist and “Through PTS and the ally engaged in ensuring “We have the highest top priorities of the Chief and the Family Readiness advance. ERB, nearly 1,200 Sailors the health and well being quality Sailors and the of Naval Operations as well Program. This training is Yet, with so many have converted from over- of each and every person most capable force in as statutory requirements, available only online via our Navy’s history,” said Sailors desiring to stay manned to undermanned fall under the areas of in the command.” Navy, PTS was becom- ratings in the past year. Core lesson materials are Navy ELearning under the Chief of Naval Personnel Responsible Use of Alcohol, “Department of the Navy Vice Admiral Scott Van ing over-burdened. Many Putting talented Sailors Responsible Personal available for download on overmanned ratings had into these undermanned Navy Knowledge Online (DON) Training” category, Buskirk. “Sailors are Behavior, Ask-Care- and the “General Military increasingly looking limited PTS opportu- ratings enables us to meet Treat, Improving Personal at http://www.nko.navy. nity, which meant even our mission requirements mil, click on the Personal Training” subcategory. at our Navy as a great Financial Management and All recurring GMT les- long-term career choice. the strongest performing while easing the unusually Operational Stress Control. Development tab, then sons from previous years While high retention is Sailors faced tough compe- high operational demands These core lessons include GMT link on the left side positive and has resulted tition and reduced chances on Sailors currently in Equal Opportunity, Sexual of the screen, then select have been reviewed and in the best trained, most to re-enlist and advance. these ratings.” Harassment and Grievance the lesson from the Core the content updated as capable, and most highly Because PTS only affects Sailors are also seeing Procedures; Sexual Assault GMT Lessons channel. needed, according to motivated force in our his- those Sailors approaching increased opportunities Prevention and Response; In addition to required Hollingsworth. “We at tory, we must continue a re-enlistment decision or in PTS. PTS was signifi- Suicide Prevention; and GMT lessons, the CPPD want to ensure we’re to ensure we retain the requiring additional obli- cantly changed in October Operational Stress Control. NAVADMIN details rec- delivering the best possibly right mix of people so that gated service, timing had to refocus on performance Because of the critical ommended lessons for training to meet fleet and our workforce matches become a critical factor, and reduce the impact of nature of these topics, the which commanding offi- leadership requirements,” our warfighting require- adding pressure to the PTS a Sailor’s timing on re- core GMT lessons must be cers are highly encouraged he said. “All feedback ments, now and into the system. enlistment approval. Top delivered in instructor-led to establish a recurring is good information, so future. Programs such as To relieve the pres- performers in every rat- training sessions by com- refresher training plan please let us know how Perform-to-Serve and the sure on Sailors in a PTS ing and year group will mand leadership. for their command. These we’re doing.” Enlisted Retention Board reenlistment window, the now have the opportunity “It is absolutely imper- GMT lessons include Anger For more information, have enabled those mutu- Navy created the ERB as for reenlistment approv- ative that leaders are Management; Operational visit https://www.netc. al goals.” an additional force man- al, even when a rating is involved in delivering the Risk Management; navy.mil/centers/cppd/. “Because of the strides agement tool. The ERB overmanned. made by PTS and ERB in became necessary to “While PTS and ERB fort to Sailors and their balancing the force, bar- ensure the Navy could have been difficult pills families who are separat- ring significant changes reduce the overmanned to swallow for our Sailors, ing. That is why we’re � � � � � � � � �� to our force structure, ratings while converting they are necessary tools to committed to providing many Sailors to under balance the effects of exces- Sailors who must separate the Navy will not need to �� conduct an ERB in 2013 manned ratings to fill sively high retention,” the best transition support or 2014,” continued Van gaps. The ERB reviewed said Van Buskirk. “We are tools and assistance pos- Buskirk. the records of roughly beginning to see increased sible so they can succeed January 2012 Offerings High retention and low 16,000 Sailors in the 31 reenlistment opportunity in their civilian careers.” attrition within the Navy most overmanned ratings and better advancement Sailors can learn more Healthy Weight led to some ratings being to fill a limited number of opportunity as a result of about PTS, ERB and overmanned, which result- retention quotas. Unlike improved force balance, advancement opportuni- Dates Times ed in hardworking, expe- PTS, the ERB considered but we know that these ties by visiting www.npc. The FollowingClasses will be held in theExecutive Conference Room Phone: 860.694.3104 rienced Sailors not being all eligible Sailors in these benefits are of little com- navy.mil. unless otherwise specified Fax: 860.694.5585 able to advance or reenlist ratings, not just the ones 1. TobaccoCessation 05,12, 19, 27JAN(1st Group) 1100-1230 in a PTS window. (2ndGroup) 1330-1500 Educational Services in their ratings. At the same 2. DiabetesEducation 30 JAN (Monday) 1330-1430 time, the Navy still lacked According to Van Offered: RAYMOND J. RIGAT 3. DiabetesNutrition 10JAN (Tuesday) 1400-1600 * Weight Management Sailors in ratings critical Buskirk, Sailors will see ATTORNEY AT LAW 4. DiabetesSupport Group 23 JAN (Monday) 1300-1400 * Healthy Heart to meeting its mission. significant changes in * Blood Pressure Increasing the challenge, advancement opportunity 5. Healthy Heart Class 11 JAN (Wednesday) 1400-1600 * Diabetes Education the Navy has recently shift- due to the ERB. FORMER NAVY JAG 27 JAN (Friday) 0830-1030 * General Nutrition * Tobacco Cessation ed nearly 6,800 billets back “Before we conducted 6. WeightManagement 11,25 JAN (Wednesday) 1000-1130 to sea, changing the mix the ERB, opportunities for 860-442-068 or 860-887-9467 5. BariatricClass (ByReferral Only) 20 JAN(Friday) 0830-1030 By Appointment of skills and experience Sailors to advance to E5 and E6 in the 31 eligible 8. BariatricSupport Group 06JAN (Thursday) 0930-1100 * Game Plan (Lifestyle required of Sailors. COURTS - MARTIAL Modification Program) 9. GA MEPLAN By Appointment Ongoing In addition to voluntary ratings were extreme- * Glucometer Education ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION HEARINGS �Lifestyle Modification forBetterHealth;Weight Loss) separation programs, the ly limited,” said Van Contact: 694-2379 Navy uses programs such Buskirk. “Because the ERB CAR ACCIDENTS / PERSONAL INJURY 10.Unit SpecificGM TBy Appointment Ongoing as PTS to help balance will reduce overmanning CRIMINAL TRIALS / APPEALS 11.ShipShape (AD Only) By Appointment Ongoing Active Duty Only: the force by matching the in these ratings, more Healthy Weight Facts * Ship Shape workforce to the fleet’s Sailors will advance to E4, Accordingtothe AmericanCouncil on Exercise(2001), a complete * General Military EVENING & WEEKEND fitness programmustinclude aerobic exercise, muscularstrength job requirements. PTS is E5, and E6 in the coming and enduranceconditioning,and flexibilityexercise. Training (at your advancement cycles. In APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Tipsfor weightcontrol: 1)Drink Plenty of Water6-8 glasses location) the Navy’s primary system �� for managing personnel to fact, advancements in the FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Goals� A safe rate of weightlossis 1/2 to 2poundsper week. ERB ratings are projected If youhavehit a plateau andstopped losing weight,varyyourpro- ensure the Navy maintains * licensed in: CT, RI, MA, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC and VA grambyaddingnew elements. a balanced, experienced to be slightly above the

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GROTON, Conn. – Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) went through many exciting changes last year and as 2012 has begun, many more new things are to come. In order for SUBASE to continue to support the Navy’s goals of maritime defense and projection of sea power, every aspect of the base must function together in a cohesive fashion. SUBASE is comprised of more than 70 tenant com - mands, which all work together to support the main mission of sending submarines to sea, and welcoming them back at the end of deployment. Whether a Sailor needs a physical health assessment at the Naval Branch Health Clinic to grabbing a bite to eat at the Cross Hall Galley, each aspect of the base has an important part to play in supporting the mission of SUBASE. The submarine force home ported here at SUBASE has, and will, continue to play a vital role in protecting American interests around the world and promoting democracy abroad. Each and every Sailor stationed here has an equally important role in supporting that mission. GROTON, Conn. – Master at Arms Seaman Damion Whitaker checks IDs at the Main Gate on SUBASE, Jan 9. The base MA’s not only staff the gates, but also provide roving security and K-9 search teams to the base. SUBASE at

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GROTON, Conn. – Above left, Army Captain Erin Abrahams, a veterinarian on SUBASE, exams Izzie at the Veterinary Clinic, Jan 9. As the only Army personnel on SUBASE the vets pro - vide care for SUBASE four- legged family members and operate as meat inspectors for the galley.

GROTON, Conn. – Above right, SUBASE Navy Exchange Barber Shop employee Julia Haynes cuts Gage Hathaway’s hair, Jan 9.

GROTON, Conn. – Left, Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) Base Consolidated Telecommunications (BCT) hold a department meeting,

perfect Jan 9. ture ture pic GROTON, Conn. – Sailors exercise at SUBASE Morton Hall gymnasium, Jan 9. The Morton Hall gym offers a variety of exercise avenues for personnel at the base and oper - ates hand in hand with the bodyworks gym in building 83 and the SUBASE pool. A Thursday, January 12, 2012 • THE DOLPHIN • 5

GROTON, Conn. – A couple enjoys lunch at Spike’s Junkyard restaurant located in the Navy Exchange on SUBASE, Jan 9. Much like the main exchange, the lower base exchange provides Sailors working on the piers the chance to get the “essentials” without having to travel to the main exchange.

GROTON, Conn. – Above, Lt. Samuel Jarvis, optometrist at the Naval Health Branch Clinic, gives Machinist Mate Third Class Juan Amaya an exam during his check in process, Jan 9.

GROTON, Conn. – Right, Sailors are served lunch at SUBASE Cross Hall Galley, Jan 9. The galley serves more than 1,800 meals a day.

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GROTON, Conn. – Contractors work on a project on SUBASE, Jan 9. Construction is an everyday sight here on SUBASE.

GROTON, Conn. – Sailors lower the Ensign on SUBASE for evening colors, Jan 9. The Photos by raising and lowering of the Ensign is a time honored tradition that takes place on a MCSN Gabriel Bevan daily basis. 6 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, January 12, 2012 USS New Hampshire supply department awarded Supply Blue ‘E’ Award ferring this month to a West Coast assignment in the most proficient submarine crew in each squadron and By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg Supply Corps field. recognizes sustained superior technical performance Commander, Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs Veneszee echoed his supply officer’s comments and and continual combat readiness throughout the year. thanked his division for their hard work. Three other Commander, Submarine Group 2 boats GROTON, Conn. - The Supply department aboard “We are a team on board and in all of my years of received the Supply Blue “E” award, USS Pittsburgh USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) earned the Supply experience in the culinary specialist field a good indi- (SSN 720), USS Albany (SSN 753) and USS Annapolis Blue “E” Award according to an announcement Jan. cator of the performance of a ship is how well their (SSN 760). 1. Supply Department performs,” said Veneszee. New Hampshire is vying for other honors. The Lieutenant Jason Revitzer, supply officer, aboard Commander John McGunnigle, New Hampshire submarine was picked as a finalist for the 2012 Capt. New Hampshire and Senior Chief Culinary Specialist commanding officer praised his Supply department Edward F. Ney Memorial Awards for Food Service (SS) Oscar Veneszee credit the nine Sailors working and his entire crew for also earning the coveted Battle Excellence. A two-man evaluation team visited the for them in the boat’s culinary specialist division with “E”, also announced Jan. 1. Virginia-class submarine, Dec. 6. the excellence that earned the award. “The pride for the crew aboard USS New Hampshire New Hampshire was delivered to the Navy Aug. “I can’t thank enough the commanding officer, runs deep, words can’t explain the gratitude I have for 28, 2008, and then was commissioned at Portsmouth executive officer, and chief of the boat as well as the each and every submariner on accomplishing these Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, Oct. 25, 2008. She entire crew of USS New Hampshire, who all assisted milestones,” said McGunnigle. is the third ship to be named for the state of New us in earning this award,” said Revitzer, who is trans- The Battle “E” is an award of merit, presented to the Hampshire.

Photo by Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg GROTON, Conn. - Senior Chief Culinary Specialist (SS) Oscar Veneszee, Lieutenant Jason Revitzer, supply officer, and the Culinary Specialist division assigned to USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) hold the Supply Blue “E” Award, which was announced Jan. 1. In addition to this award, the submarine also received the Battle Efficiency “E” Award. USS Missouri completes PSA, extended modernization ahead of schedule Tim Rexrode, Missouri’s design is being imple- We have already sched- In addition to the com- effective first time results ByCommander, Submarine commanding officer. mented on the water- uled her for operations pletion of the PSA and that should carry forward Group 2 Public Affairs “Because of this team- front,” said Bernacchi, when she would have modernization ahead of to future projects. As a work and camarade- who added that the entire previously still been in schedule, Dec. 19, USS result of these efforts the GROTON, Conn. - The rie, USS Missouri will Missouri, Electric Boat, the PSA. Because of this Missouri and her crew fleet has one more sub- crew of USS Missouri be delivered from post- and Squadron 4 teams effort she is taking over returned to General marine for tasking ear- (SSN 780) and General shakedown availability worked together to apply operations for a sister Dynamics Electric Boat lier than planned,” said Dynamics Electric Boat and extended moderniza- the design to complete ship, which will allow after successfully com- Rexrode. accomplished two major tion about a one month the modernization ahead the Submarine Force to pleting their sea trials Missouri is the sev- milestones, a first for the ahead of schedule.” of schedule. give almost 10 additional also a month ahead of enth submarine of the Virginia-class submarine Captain Michael He said the design was months of Surge ready schedule. Virginia class. General program, by completing Bernacchi, commodore, the catalyst which drove and Ready for Tasking Rexrode reflected on Dynamics Electric Boat the submarine’s post- Commander, Submarine him and the command- time back to the fleet. the significance of USS delivered the submarine shakedown availabil- Squadron 4 said that the ing officer to challenge This is a huge achieve- Missouri being the first to the U.S. Navy in July ity (PSA) sea trials and boat and her crew’s com- all aspects of the mod- ment for everyone,” said Virginia-class submarine 2010. The submarine’s extended modernization pletion ahead of sched- ernization and warfight- Bernacchi. commissioned to com- crew consists of about Jan. 6, a month ahead of ule is in direct line with ing readiness to see how Bernacchi’s scheduled plete their sea trails, PSA 134 officers and enlisted schedule. the Design for Undersea they could think outside change of command is and modernization this personnel. Missouri is “I’m proud of the crew Warfare, which was pub- the box. Jan. 13; his next assign- far ahead of schedule. the fifth Navy ship to be for their hard work to lished in 2011. “Missouri is not just ment will be chief of staff, “We worked hard named in honor of the accomplish these mile- “This is a notable coming out; she is com- Commander, Submarine to challenge previous people of the “Show Me stones,” said Commander example of how the ing out ready to fight. Group 2. assumptions and deliver State.” Officials announce absentee voting guidelines for 2012 elections to various overseas loca- islature, local and other Egypt, Kyrgyzstan, Oman For a full list of absen- The federal write-in Federal Voting Assistance tions. elections. and Turkmenistan: 17 tee ballot mailing dates for absentee ballot is used as Program News Release Military members serv- The 2012 U.S. presiden- days before the election; overseas locations, visit a backup ballot. Thirty ing overseas and other tial election, for example, - Germany: 11 days www.FVAP.gov. days prior to an election, WASHINGTON - The U.S. citizens living abroad will be held Nov. 6, 2012. before the election; Military members serving if voters believe they’ll Federal Voting Assistance must consider mail tran- Officials recommend - Afghanistan air stop overseas may express mail not receive their state Program and the Military sit times when submitting that absentee voters send- locations, Bahrain, Cuba, their absentee ballots free of ballot in time to vote and Postal Service Agency their absentee ballots to ing ballots from the fol- Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi charge from any APO/FPO/ return it, they can vote recently announced vote in upcoming presi- lowing countries mail Arabia, United Arab DPO or American embassy using the FWAB. This absentee ballot mailing dential, Senate, House, them out no later than: Emirates: 10 days before and consulate - ask to use ballot is accepted by all date guidelines that apply gubernatorial, state leg- - Iraq: 22 days before the election; and the Express Mail Label 11- states from any overseas the election; - Japan, Korea and the DoD. This label allows vot- or military voter who has - Afghanistan (exclud- Philippines: seven days ers to track their ballots at registered and requested Battle ‘E’ ... ing air stop locations), before the election. www.usps.com. a ballot for 2012. Continued from page 1 SUBRON FOUR (Groton) and Capt. Randy Crites, USS New Hampshire and USS Florida (SSGN Rules ... (SSN 778), command- 728) (Gold), command- Continued from page 1 ed during the compe- ed by Cmdr. John from engaging in any Reserve spokeswoman, by the Hatch Act, are ing but not limited to tition by Capt. David McGunnigle. political activities while in confirmed. permitted to be active in Senior Executive Service. SUBRON 6 (Norfolk) Kirk and Capt. Thomas uniform. Wallace emphasized and speak before political While the dos and USS Newport News Calabrese A combat engineer that the soldier “stands gatherings and serve as don’ts concerning politi- (SSN 750), commanded by SUBRON 20 assigned to the 416th alone in his opinions officers of political parties cal activity may vary, the Cmdr. Carl Hartsfield (Kings Bay, Ga.) Theater Engineer Company regarding his political or partisan groups, offi- basic tenets hold true for Commander, Submarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732) potentially violated these affiliation and beliefs, and cials said. These activities, all DoD employees. Development Squadron (Blue), commanded by rules Jan. 3 when he his statements and beliefs however, cannot involve The bottom line, officials 12 (Groton) Cmdr. Kevin Byrne, and stepped onto a stage at in no way reflect that of fundraising. said, is that they should USS Annapolis (SSN USS Alaska (SSBN 732) Ron Paul’s headquarters the Army Reserve.” Civilian employees also steer clear of any activity 760), commanded by (Gold) commanded dur- in Ankeny, Iowa, during His chain of command are permitted to man- that may be reasonably Cmdr. John Gearhart. ing the competition by the Iowa Caucus to offer is aware of the issue and age campaigns, distribute viewed as directly or indi- SUBRON 16 Cmdr. Robert Wirth and a personal endorsement. is considering appropriate literature, write politi- rectly associating DoD or (Kings Bay, Ga.) Cmdr. Cory Jackson. Although he was wearing disciplinary action to take, cal articles or serve as a the military with a parti- his uniform, the soldier she said. spokesperson for a party san political activity, or USS Florida (SSGN For more information was not in an active status Most civilian DoD or candidate. that “is otherwise contrary 728) (Blue) commanded about the submarine at the time, Army Major employees, whose politi- There are, however, to the spirit or intent” of during the competition force, visit www.sub- Angela Wallace, an Army cal activities are governed exceptions to this, includ- the rules described. by Captain Gregory Ott lant.navy.mil. Thursday, January 12, 2012 • THE DOLPHIN • 7 MilConnect is new online Morton Hall adds new equipment portal for DoD beneficiaries tion comes from the notifications of changes By Cheryl Pellerin Defense Enrollment in benefits rather than American Forces Press Service Eligibility System called postal service letters for DEERS. Eligible users active-duty service mem- W A S H I N G T O N are active duty, National bers and National Guard - A range of informa- Guard and Reserve mem- and Reserve service tion about Defense bers; and military retir- members on periods of Department (DoD) ben- ees, spouses and eligible active duty. efits information and eli- family members age 18 E-mail notifications gibility is now available and older. will be sent to the e-mail online, the director of the Sponsors can view infor- address associated with Defense Manpower Data mation about all depen- a service member’s com- Center said recently. dents listed in DEERS but mon access card, Dixon Two new online efforts eligible dependents can said. - milConnect and eCorre- see only their own infor- Beginning this month, spondence - give benefi- mation, unless accom- service members will ciaries 24/7 access to per- modations are made for receive e-mail notifi- sonnel information; the spouse, legal guardian or cations of a change in ability to update infor- caregiver access. Tricare primary-care mation related to health, Beneficiaries who use manager, of potential education and other ben- milConnect, Dixon said, eligibility changes when efits; and e-mail notifica- can update DEERS con- a child turns 21 or 23, tions about changes in tact information, manage and of the ability to view benefits, Mary Dixon told health care enrollments, or print a Tricare enroll- American Forces Press locate the nearest military ment card and welcome Service. ID card issuing facility, letter after enrollment “At the Defense view personnel informa- Manpower Data Center, tion, transfer education into a Tricare medical or one of our many respon- benefits to eligible family dental program. sibilities is to be the inter- members, view group life The e-mail notifica- face with beneficiaries, insurance information, tions will refer service Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair especially on benefits and manage other infor- members to the milCon- and eligibility for ben- mation. nect web portal. GROTON, Conn. – A Sailor works out on a new leg press apparatus in the Morton Hall gymnasium efits,” Dixon said. Army National Guard, Service members will leg room. The gym added 17 new pieces of equipment completely revamping the “leg room” and MilConnect, avail- Air Force Reserve and be able to check Tricare adding two new stair climbing machines. able online and through Air National Guard can eligibility and information a mobile application for update civilian employ- through the MilConnect the Android smart phone, ment information. portal, whether or not was known for a year as The mobile application they receive an e-mail the mydodbenefits web works today on Android notification. site. phones, but Dixon said Dixon said service Tricare ... The revamped mil- her center is in the process members also can opt Continued from page 1 Connect site is available of making MilConnect out of the e-mail notifica- tact Express Scripts at makes available to ters already mailed to online, around-the-clock, available for iPhones and tions. (877) 885-6313. them,” said Brig. Gen. each beneficiary who to all DoD beneficiaries other smart phones and “We’re hoping to con- The issues between ESI Bryan Gamble, Tricare uses Walgreens, ESI has and their spouses and mobile devices. tinue to expand both the and Walgreens are not Deputy Director. “By contacted many ben- children age 18 or older. The smart phone app things that we let you specific to Tricare. Other now, all of our beneficia- eficiaries by telephone Users can sign on in lets users find sites for know by e-mail ... and to employer-sponsored and ries who use Walgreens and followed up with several ways, Dixon the Real-time Automated expand to other kinds of some Medicare Part D to fill prescriptions reminder letters over said. Personnel Identification benefits changes and to pharmacy plans are also should have been con- the last few months Anyone who has a System called RAPIDS, additional populations,” affected. Beneficiaries tacted to advise them of of 2011. Beneficiaries common access card, where military members she said, including retir- with questions and con- their pharmacy options taking medications to a Defense Finance and receive new ID cards, ees. cerns about this issue and to take action to treat hemophilia, mul- Accounting Services military treatment facili- “It’s a little bit hard can go to www.tricare. ensure their pharmacy tiple sclerosis, and some myPay account logon, or ties, and contact informa- with retirees because we mil/walgreens for more benefit remains uninter- rheumatoid arthritis and a DoD Self-Service or DS tion for Tricare regional don’t necessarily know information. rupted. The health of cancer drugs have also logon can sign in on the offices. their e-mail addresses,” “We are commit- our Service members, been contacted. MilConnect website, or Related to milConnect, she added. “But that’s ted to ensuring all our retirees and their fami- Tricare pharmacy apply at the site for a DS Dixon said, is an initia- something they can enter pharmacy beneficiaries lies remains my number information and updates logon. tive called eCorrespon- into the system on mil- are aware of the many one priority.” can be found at www. MilConnect informa- dence that will use e-mail Connect.” options that TRICARE In addition to the let- tricare.mil/pharmacy.

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