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SOCIAL MEDIA The DoN’s trust stems from existing avenues of open communication with anybody who seeks it. PAGE 2

FEELING BLU‘E’ Whidbey Island’s aviation supply team earns Blue ‘E’. PAGE 2

MC1 JOAN JENNINGS Navy Region Northwest Fire & Emergency Services (NRNW F&ES), from Whidbey Island, participate in a simulated car fire in front of Child Develop- CPR READY ment Center in Oak Harbor as part of Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2012. The annual exercise is designed to enhance the training and readiness of Navy Se- curity Forces to respond to threats to installations and units. FRCNW certifies over 2,000 personnel in CPR last year. PAGE 3 Region bases participate in nationwide exercise

HEED By ST3 Kenan O’Connor the readiness of Navy personnel in bility to protect critical assets, the fight, therefore we [created] ro- SAFETY NPASE Det. NW responding to threats to installa- ability of Mission Essential Per- bust and realistic scenarios that tions and units, leveraging all pro- sonnel to gain access to the in- will stress and test our capabili- Some useful ommands throughout cesses security forces would imple- stallation in a timely and efficient ties,” said Reeder. advice as more Navy Region Northwest ment in an actual emergency. manner, to sustain a heightened Realistic scenarios are an essen- motorcycles hit participated in the annu- “During the exercise, as we Force Protection Condition for a tial element of the exercise, allow- the road. al security training exer- would in a real event, we must be prolonged period, and to close the ing those involved the closest feel PAGE 12 Ccise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield prepared to sustain critical fleet gap in communication and coordi- to an actual situation. 2012 (SC-CS12) March 19-23. operations while mitigating or re- nation that often exists between “Allowing first responders and INDEX The weeklong exercise consisted sponding to a threat or actual at- ships and shore installations. emergency center personnel to re- of several simulated scenarios and tack,” said Melanie R. Reeder, Na- To ensure proficiency of key spond to live, simulated terrorist The Chief’s creed ...... Page 4 is the largest anti-terrorism/force vy Region Northwest director of tasks, Reeder said assessments attacks allows responders to train Fleet & Family ...... Pages 10-11 protection (AT/FP) training event training and readiness. were conducted throughout the in as close to a real conditions as Classified ads ...... Page 16 conducted Navy-wide. Reeder said key objectives this exercise. SC-SC12 is designed to enhance year were the installations’ capa- “It is important to train as you See EXERCISE, Page 13 PAGE 2 | FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012 NORTHWEST NAVIGATOR WWW.THENORTHWESTNAVIGATOR.COM 1DY\FULVLVPDQDJHPHQWWUXVWLQVRFLDOPHGLD

By AT3 Roger Baty Editor’s note: This article is been active, uploading their CNRNW Public Affairs part two in a three part se- own photos of the flood, ries on the Navy’s presence sharing stories and asking You can’t surge trust, but in social media. questions. The “fan” count you can certainly leverage had gone from less than 900 it. on April 30 to more than With their feet already “Our social media efforts 1,200 in the few hours since wet in social media outlets have allowed an extremely the flooding began. like Facebook and Twit- easy and valuable two-way “We decided that if social ter, the Department of the conversation when it’s been media was where our base Navy has begun to capa- needed most,” said Sean population was looking for bly excel in the realm of cri- Hughes, public affairs offi- information on the flood, sis management, and social cer, Commander Navy Re- then that’s where we were media is one of their best gion Northwest. “The Na- going to give it to them,” tools. vy has had great success in said Crenshaw. The DoN’s trust stems social media efforts during By May 3, “Big Navy” and from existing avenues of emergency or humanitari- other commands who had open communication with an support, where two-way already established Face- anybody who seeks it. Their communication amongst book and Twitter pages be- leverage comes from an al- everyone involved was key.” fore the flood, “had begun ready established presence On May 1, 2010, Naval taking our postings and inside social media sites, Support Activities Mid- replicating them on their which are ready to feed the South experienced flood- pages, thus increasing our appropriate information to waters that displaced over reach,” said Crenshaw. everyone involved in a cri- 300 families, single sailors This implementation of sis, be they the victims, the and geographic bachelors, social media in crisis man- rescuers or the coordinators MARK WILSON destroyed office buildings, agement revealed a valu- in the background. They be- An aerial photograph showing flooding at Naval Support Activity Mid-South in Millington, Tenn. Two stranded cars and shut off able and poignant form of come more aware of the ac- days of rain dumped more than 14 inches in the area, causing a levee to become overrun, flooding electricity and telephone communication that is not tions being taken, reducing the base and surrounding community. Naval Support Activity Mid-South hosts several commands, services. entirely run by the DoN or the stress and strain of the including Navy Personnel Command and Commander, Navy Recruiting Command. After the first day’s flood- its commands. Those af- situation, while increasing ing, David Crenshaw, NSA fected by the crisis become vital knowledge. Mid-South’s public affairs some of the most important “Social media is an effec- we have had a hard time When newspapers are for quick, clear and effec- officer, logged on to the com- producers of information. tive channel to communi- reaching before,” wrote read less and at most pro- tive communication in cri- mand Facebook page and They become the DoN’s eyes cate relevant, aligned, and Rear Adm. Dennis Moyni- duced daily, and TV news ses’ that require pertinent found the command had yet and ears on the ground. targeted information to the han, the Navy’s chief of in- prioritizes the information information and direct re- to utilize it as a means of It is a new kind of intel- stakeholders that we want formation, in a letter to Na- broadcast, social media sponses that can save lives providing any official word. ligence gathering, and it to reach, including some vy leaders. sites become the catalyst at a moment’s notice. But the base residents had works. Whidbey Island’s aviation supply team earns Blue ‘E’

µ&DQ¶WÀ\ to bring the Blue “E” back land scored an “Outstand- a 24/7/365 operation sup- to NAS Whidbey Island, fol- ing,” the highest grade pos- porting customers here at ZLWKRXWVXSSO\¶ lowing a 16-year hiatus of sible. Whidbey Island and de- the program. “This really has been a ployed throughout the By Lt.j.g. Brenton Breed “ASD is an integral silent milestone year for ASD, and world. ASD’s personnel are ASD Whidbey Island partner in our success. We the Blue ‘E’ only serves to dedicated to maintaining cannot do our job without tie all the hard work and ac- operational readiness which Whidbey Island’s Aviation the Supply Department,” complishments of the past includes “cradle to grave” Support Department (ASD) said Capt. John Springett, year together,” said Cmdr. tracking of parts; from its and Naval Supply Systems deputy commander, Elec- John Duenas, Whidbey Is- removal from an aircraft, Command Fleet Logistics tronic Attack wing, U.S. land supply officer. “I could its repair locally or off-sta- Center Puget Sound earned Pacific Fleet. “Whidbey’s not ask for a better team of tion, to either its return to Naval Air Forces’ (CNAF) (ASD) is a unique operation individuals to manage and the aircraft or storage at 2011 Ashore Blue “E” Sup- unlike any other. The Blue support continuous P-3C the FLC Puget Sound ware- ply Excellence Award. ‘E’ represents the outstand- and EP-3A deployments, the house to await future use. The Blue “E” highlights ing job and support that you maiden deployment of expe- “Bravo Zulu to the NAV- ASD’s professionalism and do for the Fleet every day.” ditionary EA-18Gs, and the SUP Fleet Logistics Center dedication to keeping planes The Blue “E” is the result rigorous training tempo for Puget Sound ASD Whid- flying and mission ready. of a yearlong evaluation of our carrier-based squadrons. bey Island team. You con- At the heart of ASD are supply and material man- This civilian and military tinue to reach new levels of personnel from Electron- agement including finan- team is always focused on supply management excel- ic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacif- cial management, inventory taking care of the customer, lence,” said Capt. Bill Power, COURTESY PHOTO ic Fleet (CVWP) and NAV- control, and management of keeping them mission ready, NAVSUP FLC Puget Sound Capt. John Springett, deputy commander, Electronic Attack SUP Fleet Logistics Cen- aviation-related repairable and providing the best logis- commanding officer. “You Wing, joins members of Whidbey Island’s Aviation Support De- ter Puget Sound (FLCPS). components concluding with tics support possible.” have raised the bar and set partment and Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics The civilian and military the Supply Management In- Always on duty and ready a new standard for aviation Center Puget Sound to commemorate winning the Commander, team worked aggressively spection, where Whidbey Is- to support the Fleet, ASD is logistics support.” Naval Air Forces Ashore Blue “E” Supply Excellence for 2011. WWW.THENORTHWESTNAVIGATOR.COM NORTHWEST NAVIGATOR FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012 | PAGE 3 )5&1:FHUWL¿HGPRUHWKDQSHUVRQQHOLQ&35ODVW\HDU

By AT1 James Vasileff Aviation Support Equipment day,” said Anderson. “I “Since FRCNW is certi- FRCNW Technician 2nd Class Sherri want to ensure that these fied as a Military Training Anderson monitors a student instructors know that Network Basic Life Sup- Fleet Readiness Center for proper procedures in the when they teach to per- port Affiliate, NAS Whid- Northwest has taken the monthly American Heart As- sonnel they need to ensure bey tenant commands work lead at NAS Whidbey Is- sociation Class held at Fleet that it is done correctly so through us to get training land to qualify all squad- Readiness Center Northwest. in case one day that person for CPR Instructors,” said ron and tenant command’s AT1 JAMES VASILEFF needs to use CPR, it will be Brown, who issues CPR military and civilian per- done correctly.” Certification cards once sonnel in Cardio Pulmo- The program is admin- training has been complet- nary Resuscitation. istered by Leonard Brown ed. Over the past year, FRC- a Training Site Faculty and Aviation Electronics FRCNW will contin- NW conducted instructor (TSF) member. Technician 1st Class James ue the monthly instruc- qualifications for 81 base Aviation Support Equip- Vasileff. Together they man- tor classes and processing personnel and processed ment Technician 2nd Class age and provide accounting the American Heart Asso- 2,009 CPR card requests Sherrie Anderson is a TSF of 180 instructors support- ciation cards. Anyone sta- for tenant commands on for the program. ing 23 satellites throughout tioned on NAS Whidbey Is- the air station. “I enjoy teaching these the naval air station, con- land who would like to par- FRCNW offers an in- individuals the proper way stantly administering and ticipate in a course should structor class every month to perform CPR. They may recording CPR classes and call (360) 257-1654to re- for motivated individu- have to administer CPR in issuance of cards for all ten- serve a seat in a scheduled als who wish to be quali- a real case scenario some- ant commands. class. fied as a certified Ameri- can Heart Association In- structor. Class size is typ- AFC C/O REFUEL ically 10 students from 3X7.000 various tenant commands THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE/THEDS1 - NWN across the base. 5027689 CPR courses are pro- vided to personnel so they can meet the required CPR mission readiness standard. Aviation Survival Equip- mentmen 2nd Class Zacha- UNIVERSITY OF ry Goodnight, of VAQ-139, recently attended the in- structor course. “I am taking this class to have the opportunity to train other individuals in CPR,” said Goodnight. “I also wanted to become ACCOUNTING ARTS, MEDIA AND CULTUREJ BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION J COMMUNICATION COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND SYSTEMS J COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS more familiar with the pro- ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES J ETHNIC, GENDER AND TACOMAJ J GLOBAL STUDIES HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP HISTORY gram and ensure that my INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS AND SCIENCES J INTERNATIONAL NURSING (RN TO BSN) J POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICS command will be mission SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT J URBAN STUDIES J WRITING COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS (M.S.) J EDUCATION (M.ED.) ready.” SOCIAL WORK (MSW) J ACCOUNTING J AMERICAN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION J COMMUNICATION J COMPUTER The instructor class is COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS J CRIMINAL JUSTICE J ENVIRONMENTAL ETHNIC, GENDER AND LABOR STUDIES J FINANCE J GENERAL BUSINESS a three-day course and HISTORY J INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS J MANAGEMENT J MARKETING shows instructor candi- POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICS J PSYCHOLOGY J SOCIAL WELFARE J .. J J .SOCIA ORK... URBAN STUDIES WRITING STUDIES BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION dates how to set up a learn- (MBA) COMPUTERL W SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS (M.S.) EDUCATION (M.ED.) J INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (M.A.) J ing environment, handle NURSING (MN) SOCIAL WORK (MSW) the paperwork required for the course and teach a Wounded vet class that is evaluated by wins battle. Armando Mejia, married father of three, was wounded in Afghanistan. He came home, earned a master’s degree in social work at UW Tacoma and now counsels other Rejuvenation Day Spa injured veterans. Jan Morton, Licensed-Esthetician >Vˆ>ÊUÊ*iiÃÊUÊ i̜ÝÊ œ`ÞÊ7À>« V˜iÊ/Ài>̓i˜ÌÊUʘ̈‡}ˆ˜}

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he Fouled Anchor is the sion, know our Sailors, and de- emblem of the Rate of velop them beyond their expec- TChief Petty Officer of the tations as a team and as individ- Navy. Attached to uals. the Anchor is a length of chain Institutional and Technical and the letters U.S.N. To the Expertise — Chiefs are the ex- novice, the anchor, chain and let- perts in their field. We will use ters only identify a Chief Petty experience and technical knowl- Officer of the United States Na- edge to produce a well trained en- vy, but, to a Chief, these have a listed and officer team. more noble and glorious mean- Professionalism — Chiefs ing. will actively teach, uphold, and The “U” stands for Unity, enforce standards. We will mea- which reminds us of cooperation, sure ourselves by the success of maintaining harmony and conti- our Sailors. We will remain in- nuity of purpose and action. vested in the Navy through self- The “S” stands for Service, motivated military and academic which reminds us of service to education and training and will our God, our fellow man and our provide proactive solutions that Navy. are well founded, thoroughly con- The “N” stands for Navigation, sidered, and linked to mission ac- which reminds us to keep our- complishment. selves on a true course so that we Character — Chiefs abide by may walk upright before God and an uncompromising code of in- man in our transactions with all tegrity, take full responsibility mankind, but especially with our for their actions and keep their fellow Chiefs. The Chain is sym- word. This will set a positive tone TONIA CAUCHON bolic of flexibility and reminds us for the command, unify the Mess, of the chain of life that we forge and create esprit de corps. | day by day, link by link and may Loyalty — Chiefs remember Good eats Clyde and Esther, a pair of resident Mallard ducks, take a break from it be forged with Honor, Morality that loyalty must be demonstrat- “guard” duty at the Fleet Gas Station at Naval Base Everett and enjoy a few Cheerios from Everett and Virtue. ed to seniors, peers and subor- Sailor Ken Morrison. Exchange employees say their two feathered friends have been living nearby dinates alike, and that it must MISSION never be blind. Few things are for several years and come by everyday to greet customers and snag a snack or two. Provide leadership to the En- more important than people who listed Force and advice to Navy have the moral courage to ques- leadership to create combat-ready tion the appropriate direction in Naval Forces. which an organization is head- YOUR TWO CENTS ed and then the strength to sup- VISION port whatever final decisions are A senior enlisted force that made. What is your favorite quote by a CPO? serves first and foremost as Active Communication — Deck-plate Leaders committed Chiefs encourage open and frank WE’RE HUNGRY! to developing Sailors and enforc- dialog, listen to Sailors and ener- ing standards; remains respon- gize the communication flow up Readers of the Northwest Navigator may have noticed that the weekly Your Two Cents question sive, aligned and well-connect- and down the chain of command. has gone live. Now everyone has the chance to give us their answers at: ed to both Leadership and Sail- This will increase unit efficien- www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/yourtwocents. ors; and conducts itself in a con- cy, mission readiness, and mutu- sistently professional, ethical and al respect. We want to hear from you, a lot. Not only can you answer the question of the week, traditional manner. Sense of Heritage — Defines but you can enter your comments on any Navigator story that appears online at: our past and guides our future. GUIDING PRINCIPLES Chiefs will use heritage to con- www.thenorthwestnavigator.com. Yes, any one of them. Deck-plate Leadership — nect Sailors to their past, teach So check us out on the web and help feed our hunger for your thoughts. Chiefs are visible leaders who set values and enhance pride in ser- the tone. We will know the mis- vice to our country. We definitely want to hear from you.

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Impaired Driving Impact parents and the general By April Phillips large number of males and   4HIS SEASON THERE a recent blog post detailing Panel of Island County public. younger adults in the Navy, were two fatalities where Secretary of the Navy Ray North Whidbey pan- Public Affairs these statistics show there alcohol was a contribut- Mabus’ 21st Century Sailor Wouldn’t it feel good to do els are held once a month is reason for concern. None- ING FACTOR "OTH WERE MO- and Marine initiative. something that has the po- in Hayes Hall 137 in the Naval Safety Center of- theless, Sailors have plenty tor vehicle mishaps. Those The safety portion of this tential to save lives? Oak Harbor Library build- fers tips for Sailors in ad- of smart options, according are two too many, when initiative states in part You can if driving under ing. The two-hour interac- vance of spring vacations to Dan Dray, a traffic and COMPARED TO WINTER  that the naval services will the influence has affected tive presentations are open The biggest stereotypes recreation safety specialist  WHEN THERE WERE SIX “aggressively prevent sexu- your life in a personal or to the public and free for about spring break revolve at NAVSAFECEN. alcohol-related fatalities, al assaults from occurring, work-related way. those not court- or attor- around alcohol abuse. While “We know that the young OR WINTER   WHEN support sexual assault vic- Sharing your experi- ney-ordered. movies and television may Sailors and Marines are go- THERE WERE NINE "UT ITS AN tims, and hold offenders ac- ence as a speaker for the North Whidbey panels glamorize binge drinking, ing to go out and have fun, obvious improvement and a countable.” Impaired Driving Impact are also held aboard Naval the Centers for Disease Con- but the biggest asset they trend consistently moving Using alcohol responsibly Panel of Island Coun- Air Station Whidbey Island trol (CDC) report that this have in terms of safety is in the right direction. and maintaining situation- ty is a community ser- as stand-alone safety stand behavior can be deadly. They their peers. Everyone carries While impaired driving is al awareness are important vice that can powerfully downs at the station the- define binge drinking as a a cell phone these days, so if an obvious danger associat- steps toward achieving this connect with people and ater as reserved by tenant male consuming five or more you’ve had too much to drink, ed with over-consumption goal, Dray said. help prevent needless in- commands. alcoholic beverages or a wom- call a friend to come pick of alcohol, there are oth- Safety is one of the five juries and deaths on our We’re together on the an consuming four or more you up or take advantage of er problems as well. Aside areas of the 21st Centu- roads. roads; let’s be together in alcoholic beverages within a the safe ride programs that from health risks such as ry Sailor and Marine ini- Speakers are the heart of the cause to keep our roads two-hour period. They report many ships offer,” Dray said. high blood pressure, stroke, tiative which consolidates IDIPIC’s heart-to-heart or- safe from DUI. findings that have alarming Training and awareness neurological damage and a set of objectives and pol- ganization and impacts lo- For more information implications for Sailors: appear to be paying off. The liver disease, the CDC re- icies, new and existing, to cal court-ordered residents, on IDIPIC, its panels and s 4HE PREVALENCE OF DRINK- Naval Safety Center tracks ports that alcohol abuse is maximize Sailor and Ma- military personnel, driver’s other community service, ing among men is higher whether alcohol was a fac- a major factor in sexual as- rine personal readiness, education students, their please visit www.idipic.org than the prevalence among tor in fatal mishaps. The saults. 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RECREATION WOMEN’S SOFTBALL YOUTH CENTER SPRING during our regular hours. Free INTRAMURAL BREAK HOURS to participate. 257-3150 MOVIES PHONE NUMBERS & FITNESS ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING April 2 to 6 EASTER EGG HUNT Skywarrior Theater NAS Whidbey Island Information, Tickets & Tours: April 5, 6:30 p.m. 360.257.2432/2702 ROBE CANYON HIKE Open Monday to Thursday, April 7 FRIDAY, MARCH 30 Admiral Nimitz Hall (Galley): At the NASWI Gym. 257-4320 noon to 6 p.m. and Friday: At Costen-Turner Park, Ault Double Feature: $5/adults, 360.257.CHOW Kegler’s: March 31 noon to 10 p.m. 257-3150 360.257.3640/1567 SNOW SUMMIT TRIP Field. Start times - 10 a.m.: $2/youth Auto Hobby Shop: $10/Liberty-eligible, $15/ SPRING BREAK BOWLING ages 2 and under; 10:10 a.m.: Big Miracle (PG) 7 p.m. 360.257.2295 Liberty Northwest: guests. 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Two games plus shoes 10:30 a.m. Free. 257-6861 Matinee: $3/adults, $1.50/ MEN’S GOLF youth 360.257.6587 Navy Gateway Inns & Adventures: 6:30 p.m. Register for only $2 per bowler! 257- by March 29. 257-3309/4842 ASSOCIATION EVENT BRUNCH WITH THE BUNNY Chiefs’ Club: 360.257.2505 Suites: 877.NAVY.BED; 2432/2702 Journey 2: The Mysterious 360.257.2529 FREE NCAA GAMES April 7 April 7, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Island (PG) 2 p.m. Child Care Resource & TIGER WEEK LEARN At Admiral Nimitz Hall. $5.20. Referral: 888.463.6697 New Parent Support Pro- In recognition of those who serve First Admiral Harris Qualifier HOW TO BECOME A PILOT Free Evening Double Feature: gram: 360.257.6779 our country, NCAA, CBS and at Gallery Golf Course. 9 a.m. All hands welcome. Bunny will Child Development Center: April 3 be on hand for photos 10:45 One for the Money (PG-13) 6 p.m. Officers’ Club: Turner Broadcasting are offering shotgun start. Monthly green 360.257.3302 fees by individual are: $36/ At the Navy Flying Club. Free a.m. to noon. 257-2714/2711 The Grey (R) 8 p.m. 360.257.2521 the gift of free access to watch Child Development Homes: all 67 NCAA March Madness live military, $42/DoD and $45/ pilot ground lessons. 10 to BOWLING WITH THE BUNNY SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Operation Uplift: civilian. GHIN: $30, annual 11:30 a.m.: ages 7 to 9; 12:30 360.257.6861 games (streaming of live games, April 7, noon to 2 p.m. Each Movie Just $1! 360.257.9014 stats and highlights). Access will to 2 p.m.: ages 10 to 12. Sign Cliffside RV Park: 877-NAVY- membership: $20. 257-2178 work on computers, iPod Touch, At the Convergence Zone. Free Big Miracle (PG) 2 p.m. BED Rocky Point/Can- WHIDBEY WINE & VINE TOUR up by April 2. 679-4359 iPad, and certain Android de- bowling for ages 11 and under. Do Inn Reservations: TIGER WEEK Woman in Black (PG-13) Convergence Zone: vices. www.NCAA.com/armed- April 14, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Basket, candy and other give- 4:15 p.m. 360.257.2432/2702 FREE GOLF CLINIC aways. Bunny will be on hand 360.257.2432/2702 forces for information. Wine tastings and appetizers at for photos 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Costen-Turner Park Reserva- School Age Care: DESIGN YOUR DAY IN SEATTLE Holmes Harbor Cellars, Whid- April 5, 1 to 3 p.m. 360.257.0889 257-2432/2702 Upcoming Features tions: 360.257.2432/2702 March 31, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. bey Island Winery, Comforts of At Gallery Golf Course; open to School Liaison Officer: Whidbey Winery, Taste 4 Wines ages 8 and up. Sign up by April THURSDAY, APRIL 5 Crescent Harbor Adventures: With ITT. 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April 5: NAVY info line): 360.257.5537 appetizers, bottled water and Journey 2: The Mysterious Is- All events are at the Liberty Free Movie for Tiger Week transportation and movies en lunch at Holmes Harbor Cel- Northwest Center and free FFSC Appointment Line: Unaccompanied Housing: land (PG) April 6: Ghost Rider: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Ven- route. Register by March 22. lars. Sign up by April 12. of charge, unless otherwise 866.854.0638 360.257.2038 257-2432/2702 Sprit of Vengeance (PG-13). geance (PG-13) 3 p.m. 257-5537 noted. 257-3309 Double Feature: $5/adults, FFSC Counseling Services Youth Activities Center: SPRING AND SUMMER SOC- APRIL FOOL’S DAY TRIVIA Information: 360.257.3266 360.257.3150 CER INTRAMURAL ORGANIZA- TIGER WEEK PLANES $2/youth AND LANES April 1, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Gallery Golf Course: TIONAL MEETING DINING & Gone (PG-13) 7 p.m. Free 360.257.2178 Regional April 3, 2 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT April 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Act of Valor (R) 9 p.m. GALLEY INFO DAY General Quarters Paintball: Jim Creek Wilder- At the NASWI Gym. 257-4320 4-12, free/3 and under. Make discuss career opportunities once every three years per CHILD & YOUTH and reunion celebration. Free, At the Convergence Zone. SATURDAY, APRIL 7 reservations by April 5. Of- the OPNAVINST 1740.5B. This includes all activities, lunch, Build an airplane, fly it the March 19 and April 4, 10:30 360.257.2432/2702 ness Recreation Area: MEN’S SOFTBALL INTRA- EASTER BRUNCHES available for military within Matinee: $3/adults, $1.50/ course meets this requirement furthest, then enjoy free bowl- a.m. to 1 p.m. Gym/Fitness Center: 425.304.5315/63 MURAL ORGANIZATIONAL ficers’ Club: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. various facets of the airline snacks, transportation and youth April 8 and includes hot topics and ing. To participate in airplane 360.257.2420 MEETING (360-257-2521), Bakerview industry. REGISTRATION ONGOING FOR camp counselors for the day. 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Free Evening Double Feature: 360.257.3331 888.463.6697 At the NASWI Gym. 257-4320 $17.95/adults, $8.95/kids later than today at the Youth Open to ages 5 to 17. 257- IA FAMILY Camp will be April 2 to 6. 257- EASTER EGG DECORATING Journey 2: The Mysterious March 26, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Activities Center. 257-3150 2432/2702 NETWORKING MEETING 0889 AND PEEP-EATING CONTEST Island (PG) 6 p.m. A representative from the TEEN EASTER EGG HUNT FLEET & FAMILY March 29, 6 to 7 p.m. KIDS’ CAMP DEPLOYMENT SPRING BREAK CAMP April 5, 6 p.m.. Safe House (R) 8 p.m. Washington State Depart- April 6, 8 p.m. SUPPORT ment of Personnel will present For IA family members. 30 April 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 2 to 6 Free to participate. SUNDAY, APRIL 8 TICKETS ON SALE AT ITT minutes of training (stress Find eggs by flashlight at the information on the state job At the Youth Activities Center. GLOW-IN-THE-DARK Each Movie Just $1! management, IA deployment Activities include deployment Youth Center. 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By Lt. Cmdr. Chad members spoke to the au- picting just some of the ca- Lt. Cmdr. Chad “Coach” “Coach” Tidwell dience before each showing pabilities the Navy’s Spe- Tidwell, commanding Officer, NOSC, Cheyenne and fielded several ques- cial Warfare Communi- Navy Operational Support tions before the movies be- ty possesses. The teams Center, Cheyenne and mem- The Military Affairs gan. joked that much of the “real bers Navy Reserve Sea, Air, Committee (MAC) of the “The people of Cheyenne life” SEALs experience is Land (SEAL) Teams 17 and Cheyenne Chamber of Com- really know what it’s like to under the cover of dark- 18 stand in front of an “Act merce and Navy Operation- serve our country,” said a ness, but that watching a of Valor” movie poster. The al Support Center (NOSC), SEAL team member. “They black screen with stealth SEAL teams visited the “cow- Cheyenne, Wyo. teamed exemplify a city of Hon- like silence with an occa- boy” city during a three day up for a three day commu- or, Courage and Commit- sional whisper or hand sig- visit to interact and educate nity event at the ment.” nal would make for a pretty the local community about State Capitol. Some people across the boring movie. the Navy Special Warfare While recently watching country are referring to the community. the trailer for the movie film as a “slice of life” de- See VA LOR, Page 15 U.S. NAVY PHOTO “Act of Valor” with his son, Bruce Brady, Chairman of PLANNED PARENTHOOD/ MARKE the MAC was inspired to bring some of the Navy’s 2X8.000 3-30 NAV elite warriors to the city of 40K100K Cheyenne. 5028695 Warranty Events started with a breakfast on Francis E. WE BEAT OUR COMPETITION! Warren Air Force Base with Airmen and ended LOWEST PRICES ON SET OF 4 SELECT TIRES! with a visit to the Wyoming Legislature and a meeting with the governor. 31 27 Special Warfare Op- erators attached to Na- vy Reserve Sea, Air, Land (SEAL) Teams 17 and 18 traveled to the “cowboy” state to visit with the com- munity. The teams talk- ed with approximately 800 students in all three ar- ea high schools about their personal experiences of what it’s like to serve our country as a member of one of the military’s most high- 62 ly trained and specialized fighting forces. “As we met all of the stu- dents at the local high schools, I was amazed by the number of young peo- ple who had parents or relatives who were serv- ing in the Armed Forces,” said one of the SEAL team members. Their message to the kids was about staying in school, studying hard, and 62 getting a good education and also making a differ- ence in the world. The main event was a special screening of the re- Windshield Chip cently released movie, “Act Repair & Replacement of Valor.” Three screens at We replace windshields & Capitol Theaters were sold repair chips. We bill your 62 out for the showing. insurance, most chip repairs The theater was even are FREE staged with a SEAL Des- ert Patrol Vehicle (DPV) parked outside. Inside the theater, the SEAL teams dressed in operational clothing and gear, inter- acted with families who came to the event. Team WWW.THENORTHWESTNAVIGATOR.COM NORTHWEST NAVIGATOR FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012 | PAGE 15

Volunteer extraordinaire | Retired Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Master Chief Harold W. Picard is surprised at the Nor’Wester facility Mach 26 by Capt. Christopher Phillips, NAS Whidbey Island executive 0fficer, during a Retiree Transition Assistance Program class. Picard, who once served as the base command master chief in 1981, receives a Department of the Navy Certificate of Service for 20 years at Retired Activities Office (RAO) as a volunteer. Picard has helped 10,000 people from all branches of service, includ- ing military widows with death reports and applications to the VA, Social Securi- ty and Defense Finance and Accounting Services. Volunteers are needed to help at the RAO on the Seaplane Base. Call 257-8054 for more information.

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