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kings bay, georgia VOL. 43 • ISSUE 48 , FLORIDA Vol. 48 • Issue 26 www.cnic.navy.mil/kingsbay kingsbayperiscope.jacksonville.com Thursday, July 11, 2013 Kings Bay plans for Reduction in Force Cuba. Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay held D.C. are the ones who took a look at base July 3 town hall meeting The actual total number of people di- a town hall-style meeting July 3 concern- installations throughout all regions and addresses future changes rectly impacted by the RIF action will figured out appropriate manning be determined once other workforce levels in order to meet the budget “My goal is to By MC3 Ashley Hedrick shaping measures such as the Volun- that is being provided for us next Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Public Affairs tary Separation Incentive Payments, make this year,” said Capt. Harvey Guffey, Voluntary Early Retirement Authority commanding officer of NSB Kings Commander, Navy Installations Com- and placement into current vacancies as seamless Bay. “In order to meet that, we are mand announced a plan in June to con- have been completed. as possible ...” going to be required to conduct duct a Reduction in Force action in fiscal Over the past year, CNIC has used Capt. Harvey Guffey a reduction in force. My goal is to year 2013 that will be completed in 2014. VSIP, VERA, as well as a civilian hir- NSB Kings Bay make this as seamless as possible Over the course of the next seven ing freeze to reduce the size of its Commanding Officer and to keep every Department of months, CNIC will eliminate 745 civilian work force. All of these tools have not Defense civilian assigned here in a positions throughout its shore enterprise reduced personnel costs enough to position on this base. I will do my in seven Navy regions across 20 states, the meet funding shortfalls and as a result, ing the RIF and how it will affect its civil best to achieve this goal.” District of Columbia, the Island of Guam, CNIC must conduct a RIF for both FY 13 service employees. and in the countries of Italy, Greece and and FY 14. “CNIC, Adm. French and his staff up in See RIF, Page 6 Blackstart exercise successful June 28 hurricane preparation drill generates power

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Submarine Group 10 and Na- val Submarine Base Kings Bay performed a Blackstart exercise in support of hurricane pre- paredness June 28 at the base. The purpose of Blackstart demonstrated the base’s abil- ity in providing shore power to the subma- Photos courtesy of Agnes Mosley rines by use of Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School campers, supported by teen crew leaders, learned fun songs and movements to remind generators in them of the importance of standing strong for God. the event of an environmental disaster or oth- er emergency. “The Black- start evolu- Kingdom Rock teaches message tion provided Scorby valuable data, based learning in a caring and fun-filled At Epic Bible Adventures, campers verifying our emergency power King Bay Chapel’s Vacation environment. learned about the lives of King David, capabilities and identifying ar- Bible School enjoys week Children began each day at the Kingdom Queen Esther and the prophet Nehemiah. eas for improvement,” said Tim Rock Castle, where they learned fun mo- Of course, students learned about Duddleston, Submarine Group of summer fun, learning tions to upbeat Bible songs like Stand how Christ stood strong even 10 emergency planning officer. From Naval Submarine Base King’s Bay Chapel Together, Soon and Very Soon, and as studied his life, Passion and Ready Navy states a hurricane Here is Our King. With the help of resurrection. is a tropical cyclone in the North Nearly 85 children were welcomed to Bible Buddies like Truman the At other stations like Tourna- Atlantic Ocean, the Northeast Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay’s Chapel Bulldog, Duke the Stallion, ment Games, VBS par- Pacific Ocean, east of the date- June 24 to 28 for its 2013 Vacation Bible Swift the Falcon, Sir Valiant ticipants enjoyed silly races line or the South Pacific Ocean School, Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand the Lion and Victoria the and other fun outdoor east of 160E. The Atlantic hur- Strong for God. Fox, students learned activities. ricane season lasts from June 1 For five days children ages 5 to 11 that God’s love, family and In Kingdom Crafts stu- to Nov. 30, with the peak season learned of God’s love and faithfulness friends, prayer, trust, and dents made picture frames, from mid-August to late Octo- when facing difficult life circumstances. the Bible help all of us stand strong, no mat- door hangers, bracelets and other items ber. The Eastern Pacific hurri- Coordinated by Donna Horn, direc- ter what comes our way. to help remind them to stand strong for cane season begins May 15 and tor of Religious Education and Clainetta Throughout the morning campers God. Each day, healthy, delicious and ends Nov. 30. Jefferson, VBS director, this command moved from one learning station to an- fun snacks were served from the Kings “Destructive storms in our religious program offered school age chil- other to explore God’s Word in new and area will happen, the only ques- dren an opportunity to engage in faith- interesting ways. See Bible School, Page 5 See Drill, Page 2 Crosswalk pedestrians have the right-of-way your course 10 degrees west.” The driver travel. In other words, it’s illegal such tunnel or crossing. Drivers must yield Angrily the Captain sends, of a vehicle for drivers to squeeze by, drive (d) Whenever any vehicle is to walkers, runners “I’m a Navy Captain! Change shall stop around or cut off a pedestrian stopped at a marked crosswalk your course sir!” The light re- and remain in a crosswalk, even if there’s or at any unmarked crosswalk and bicyclists sponds, “I’m a seaman second stopped to al- room. Forget yield. Remember at an intersection to permit a By Russ Prothero class, change your course.” low a pedes- to stop. pedestrian to cross the road- Safety & Occupational Safety Specialist Now the Captain is furious, trian to cross (b) No pedestrian shall sud- way, the driver of any other ve- and Traffic Safety manager “I’m a battleship, I’m not chang- the road- denly leave a curb or other place hicle approaching from the rear ing course!” There is one last re- way within of safety and walk or run into shall not overtake and pass such Prothero Many of us have heard the ply, “I’m a lighthouse, it’s your a crosswalk the path of a vehicle which is so stopped vehicle. joke about the ship and light- call!” when the pe- close that it is impractical for the The Reader’s Digest version? house. If you haven’t it goes That sums up the concern of a destrian is upon the half of the driver to yield. Vehicular traffic must yield to something like this. Sailor who recently attended the roadway upon which the vehicle (c) Subsection (a) of this Code pedestrians in crosswalks. At Through the pitch-black night Quality of Life and Health and is traveling, or when the pe- section shall not apply under the same time, pedestrians can’t the captain sees a light dead Wellness Board. He comment- destrian is approaching and is the conditions stated in sub- just step into the road without ahead on a collision course ed how dangerous it is during within one lane of the half of the section (b) of Code Section 40- giving traffic a chance to safely with his ship. certain times of the day around roadway on which the vehicle 6-92. Any pedestrian crossing a stop either. Check us out Online! He sends a sig- intersections for walkers, run- is traveling or onto which it is roadway at a point where a pe- All too often we observe jog- nal, “Change ners and bicyclists. Drivers are turning. destrian tunnel or overhead pe- gers, wrapped up in their music, your course 10 not adhering to the pedestrian For the purposes of this sub- destrian crossing has been pro- completely detuned from the degrees east.” crosswalk stop and wait. section, “half of the roadway” vided shall yield the right of way rest of the world, run straight The light signals Georgia Statute 40-6-91. Right means all traffic lanes carry- to all vehicles upon the roadway back, “Change of Way in Crosswalks reads: “(a) ing traffic in one direction of if he uses the roadway instead of See Crosswalk, Page 2 kingsbayperiscope.com 2 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, July 11, 2013

Local news and views Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, Ga. Now hear this! Hospital, base clinic face furloughs By Tami Begasse ready in place tinue to work diligently to provide Naval Hospital Jacksonville Public Affairs include limiting outstanding care to our patients, the Commissary closed Mon.-Tue. Officer travel, delaying impact of sequestration and work Due to the Department of Defense man- cosmetic facil- lost due to civilian furloughs will be dated furlough of civil service employees, the Naval Hospital Jacksonville — ity renovations felt. We ask for understanding dur- Kings Bay Commissary will be closed Mon- its hospital and five branch health and non-critical ing this difficult time that we’re all in days and Tuesdays throughout the duration clinics in Albany, Jacksonville, Key equipment pur- together.” of the furlough. The Commissary will return to West, Kings Bay and Mayport — will chases, and elim- All BHC Kings Bay non-emergen- regular hours of operations when the furlough continue to support the health and inating civilian cy needs patients should continue ends. If you have questions, call 573-3133. well being of its patients throughout merit pay awards. Shaffer to the Appointment Line (904) 542- Florida and Georgia during the fur- Additionally, 4677 or (800) 529-4677, weekdays Ship Shape sessions start July 25 lough of approximately 660 civilian military staff will be redistributed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ship Shape, a nutrition and weight manage- employees. and civilian staff furlough days will Patients with a referral from their ment class, starts July 25 at the Fitness Center. The furlough will not affect hours be staggered to align with patient PCM to a specialty clinic at the hos- The 8-week course meets 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., of operation at any location. care needs. pital, call weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 once a week. Topics include serving sizes, nu- “Keeping Sailors and Marines, our “People are our most important p.m. tritent, fitness, calories, food labels, food dia- nation’s heroes, healthy and fit to asset and we are extremely proud of For all locations, after-hours ries, emotional eating and dining out. Open to fight continues to be our first prior- and highly value the important con- nurse advice remains available on active duty, adult dependents and retirees, call ity,” said Naval Hospital Jacksonville tributions of our civilian workforce,” evenings, weekends and holidays Health Promotions at 573-4731 to enroll or for Commanding Officer Capt. Gayle Shaffer said. “It’s most devastating via its command Appointment Line more information. Shaffer. “Like all of Navy Medicine, to all of our civilian employees who at (800) 529-4677. we will continue to meet our opera- are required to stay home in a non- Naval Branch Health Clinic Kings Red Cross seeking volunteers tional requirements in support of pay status one day a week from July Bay is one of Naval Hospital Jack- The American Red Cross has reopened its our warfighters and their families at 8 through September 21. It also af- sonville’s six health care facilities office onboard Naval Submarine Base Kings our hospital and branch health clin- fects our military staff who will be located across Florida and Georgia. Bay, on the first floor of the Flucky Hall at 1063 ics across the region.” redistributed throughout our facili- Of NH Jacksonville’s patient pop- USS Tennessee Ave. Office hours are 10 a.m. Because it’s critical that decreased ties to optimize care delivery as well ulation — about 163,000 active and to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Anyone staffing caused by the furloughs not as our patients who face delays in retired sailors, soldiers, Marines, interested in volunteering or learning more compromise the ability to provide access to non-emergency, non-ur- airmen, guardsmen and their fami- about Red Cross services can call Susan Van patients with high-quality care, gent care and increased referrals out lies — more than 57,000 are enrolled Dyke at (912) 573-3939 or Kathie Perkins at some non-emergency, non-urgent to the TRICARE network. with a primary care manager at one (912) 265-1695. care may be delayed or referred to “While our priority to heal our na- of its facilities. the TRICARE network. tion’s heroes remains unchanged To find out more about NBHC Patients may also experience lon- and our team of civilian, military Kings Bay, visit the command Web Base lost & found has found items ger than usual wait times. and contractor staff at our hospital site at www.med.navy.mil/sites/Na- There is lost and abandoned property, such Other cost-cutting measures al- and branch health clinics will con- valHospitalJax. as watches, rings and cell phones, at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Navy Security. If you have any information reference to any items, contact Detective Michael Palmer, Monday through Friday, at (912) 573-9343 or Protect yourself during foreclosure by e-mail, [email protected]. By Lt. Matt Kozyra, JAGC, USN Even then, though, the new owner is Legal Assistance Attorney, Naval Station required to give you 90 days’ notice Security issues sticker reminder Mayport Legal Assistance before you are required to leave. It is the policy of Naval Submarine Base In order to get the benefit of the Kings Bay that no motor vehicle with any stick- It is an unfortunate fact of the won’t give you any notice that your PTFA, you should file a Notice of er, decal, emblem or other device containing modern housing world that homes landlord might be headed for trou- Tenancy in the court that’s hearing profane or lewd words or pictures, describing across the country are going into ble down the road. the foreclosure case. sexual acts or excretory functions on parts of foreclosure every day. The best way to find out if fore- This lets the judge know that there the human body, be allowed on base. Many of those homes are rental closure proceedings have been filed is someone living in the property. If properties, and in many cases the against your landlord is to call your you are wondering whether to pay NMCRS seeks part-time nurse tenant is the last one to know about local Clerk of Court. Foreclosure rent to the bank or to your old land- Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is seeking it. If you rent your home and have proceedings are public record, and lord, you can also file a Motion to a part-time visiting nurse at the office in Kings come home to a “Notice of Sale” on you will be able to get all the infor- Deposit Rent into the Court Regis- Bay. Duties are one-to-one with patients, teach- your front door, or if you’ve started mation you need from your local try, which will let you pay rent to the ing health info/providing resource information receiving court documents in the courthouse. court, who will then figure out where and support to Navy and Marine Corps families, mail about your home going into Different states have different pro- it goes. For assistance in drafting ei- including mom/babies, retirees and combat foreclosure, this article is for you. cedures for getting access to those ther one of these documents, you veterans. RN license from Georgia, CPR certi- Luckily, there are steps you can files, so make sure you give the should make an appointment with fication or ability to obtain within 3 months of take to make sure you’re protected courthouse a call. your local Legal Assistance office. employment, valid driver’s license, automobile against your landlord’s foreclosure, Too late – I’ve already I’ve decided I want to move insurance, good driving record and reliable and resources available to assist you gotten the notice! The Protecting Tenants at Foreclo- transportation needed. Starting annual salary and your family. If you start getting notifications of sure act does not automatically give is $20,515 plus benefits. Obtain an application How can I prevent a pending foreclosure in the mail or you the right to terminate your lease and application addendum by visiting www. this situation? on your door, you will have to decide if the property is foreclosed. nmcrs.org/employ or call the NMCRS Kings There are simple steps you can whether you want to terminate your The good news is that most banks Bay Office at (912) 573-3928 or visit at 926 USS take to make sure the home you’re lease early or stick around to the don’t want to act as landlords. Some James Madison Road, Bldg. 1032. about to rent is not going into fore- end. Many families want to avoid will even offer “Cash for Keys” pro- closure. Having this information up- moving in the middle of a tour, but grams that will pay you money in ex- Exchange offers electronics deal front is one of the things you’ll want having a bank as a landlord can be a change for you moving out. From July 10 to July 23, Navy Exchange to consider, along with location, huge hassle. The best way to get out of your customers will have no down payment, no price, and whether there’s plenty of The bank probably won’t care that lease if the home is being foreclosed interest and no payments for 360 days when running space for your pet hedge- your plumbing is broken or there are is to talk to your landlord and the using their Military Star Card to purchase any hog, when you determine which roaches in the home. They may not bank. computer, TV, home theater system or camera house to rent. fix the heating, and they probably If you do decide to move, the Navy bundle valued at $699 or more. The Military The first and easiest is to ask your won’t return your calls about the is here to help. In 2008, the Depart- Star Card offers many benefits including 10 landlord whether his home is in water heater. ment of the Navy began authoriz- percent off the first day’s purchases (up to the foreclosure. It’s a simple step to take, Many families decide that it’s bet- ing funded local moves for military customer’s credit limit), no annual fee, low but there is no guarantee that your ter to just find a new place to live. members who are breaking their interest rate and 24-hour customer service landlord will be honest with you. Fortunately, the decision is yours to leases as a result of their landlord’s including online access. Military Star Card Many homeowners will avoid giving make. foreclosure. applications are available at any NEX. The out that information to their tenants I’ve decided I want to stay You will need to bring a copy of application can be processed the same day at for fear that they (a) won’t sign a Until recently, a foreclosure nearly the Notice of Foreclosure and a No- the NEX customer service desk. lease, or (b) will stop paying rent on always meant that the tenants were tice of Lease Termination to either a lease they already have. about to be evicted. your command’s Staff Judge Advo- Still, it doesn’t cost anything to ask, That all changed in 2009, when cate or your local Legal Assistance and it’s an easy early warning system Congress passed the Protecting Ten- office. They will be able to help you portant.” for upcoming foreclosure issues. ants at Foreclosure Act. If you don’t get the authorization you need. Blackstart, as a “be- If your landlord refuses to answer, have a lease, the new homeowner is That’s it! Drill fore the storm” exercise, or if you are still suspicious, you can required to give you 90 days’ notice Being a tenant in a home that’s proved that point. always check your local newspa- before you have to move out. being foreclosed can be a stressful From Page 1 “Because of the Black- pers. Foreclosure sales will be listed If you do have a lease, the PTFA re- and confusing situation. If you find start evolution, we know daily. The downside is that you have quires the new homeowner to stick yourself over your head, always feel tion is when and where,” our capabilities and limi- to check every listing regularly, and to the terms of that lease, unless the free to make an appointment with said Rear Adm. Jack Scor- tations and don’t have to it will only list homes that are just new owner wants to move into the your local Legal Assistance office. by, commander, Navy Re- speculate, increasing the about to be put up for sale. It still home as their primary residence. We’re here to help! gion Southeast. “Whether effectiveness of our plan- you have lived through a ning and decision mak- hurricane or have seen ing,” Duddleston said. “We what they can do, we can know where services work proach that intersection take a quick glance to ensure all agree that it’s a lot eas- properly and what areas the intersection is clear before you proceed. ier to prepare in advance. need to be addressed. This Crosswalk Trivia fact. Jaywalking is not a legal term and does not As we prepare, [we] think data is vital to critically appear in the Georgia Code. Even so, people often use about before the storm, self-assess and use the re- From Page 1 jaywalking to describe a pedestrian crossing outside of a during the storm and af- sults of our assessment to crosswalk. In fact, crossing the street outside of a cross- ter the storm. Now, before better support the subma- into the street without looking because they have the walk is perfectly legal in most places, as long as the pe- the storm is the most im- rines’ mission here.” right of way. Drivers and pedestrians alike, as you ap- destrians yield to traffic.

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The Florida bridge watch navigates the St. Marys Channel. Navy photos by MC1 James Kimber

The Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) departs Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, July 3. Florida will perform routine operations while at sea.

Above, USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) transits the St. Marys Channel, departing Kings Bay July 2.

Right, Tennessee crew members make preparations to depart.

Above, Florida crewmembers man the rail. Right, the Tennessee watch stays alert during transit. THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, July 11, 2013 5

Prince Zach McRae plays Duck, Duck, Goose with visitors to Kingdom Rock.

Photos by Agnes Mosley

ined,” Jefferson said. “But what a great time we had my VBS sidekick for the last five years. The children this year at Kingdom Rock. This is my sixth year had a great time, and we look forward to doing it Bible School leading VBS here at Kings Bay and I am amazed as I again next year.” see many of the same students return year after year. This year’s Vacation Bible School was a collabora- From Page 1 When it’s all said and done, the most important tive effort involving the Chapel staff, teen summer thing is that the children and their families have a hires from the Child and Youth Program, parent Kitchen. At the end of each morning the royal court memorable first-hand experience with God’s Word volunteers and chapel parishioners. of princes and princesses was gathered back in the and his people. A special word of thanks goes to Collette Carr, of Kingdom Rock castle for a review of the important “We were blessed to be able to provide this First African Missionary Baptist Church of King- Bible lessons of the day. program for our military families. I am grateful for sland, who shared VBS resources in support of this There, the royal subjects, led by Queen Believe the selfless support from the commands and the year’s program. or Queen B as she was known to the students, sang community. I am so grateful to have the opportunity For more information about other religious edu- songs and ended the day on a high note of God’s love. to work each year with Donna Horn, director of Re- cation programming contact the Chapel at (912) “ Being a queen is much harder than I first imag- ligious Education and Jackie Thomas, who has been 573-4501.

Above, throughout the week in Kingdom Rock, students made crafts which reminded them of the day’s Bible lesson and the theme Stand Strong.

Left, led by Princess Amy, center, Prince Jayden, second from right, and Princess Caitlyn, far right, students visit the empty tomb marking the place of Christ’s resurrection.

Queen Believe reviews the day’s Bible lesson. Tournament Games were a fun part of helping students learn.

Above, Queen B and her court of program volunteer princes and princesses.

Left, Two kindergarteners practice singing Here is Our King for the closing program. 6 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, July 11, 2013 Morale, Welfare and Recreation happenings Time for sports camps Youth Sports Summer Camps registration is 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday Just for kids thorugh Friday at the Youth Center, except holidays. Cash the movie, the area will be or credit cards are needed, available for open viewing. no checks. The cost is differ- For the latest information on ent for each camp. what’s playing, call (912) 573- Second Junior Golf Camp 4548. for ages 12 to 17 is being of- ■ Youth Fall Soccer League fered at Trident Lakes Golf — Registration is 9:30 a.m. Club. The camp is July 22 to to noon and 1 to 5:30 p.m., 26. Camp is $150 per person July 1 to 26, Monday through and limited to 16 golfers per. Friday except holidays from This is a full-day golf camp. at the Youth Center, for chil- Be prepared for full sun expo- dren 3 to 15 who will not sure, walking and lots of golf. turn 16 prior to Aug. 1 and Golf instruction on chipping, must be 3 before Aug. 1. Cost putting, drivers and golfing is $60 for active duty, and Periscope photos situations. You must provide reservists. Military retiree Play 18 holes with a cart at Trident Lakes Golf Club for $20 on July 19, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9. your own packed lunch. Sign families, DoD civilians and up early as the sessions fill contractors cost is $65. Cost quickly. Call (912) 573-8475 does include uniform. Late for more information. registration will be taken if For more information, call openings are available, with MWR offers summer specials the Youth Sports Office at (912) an additional late fee of $5. 573-8202. Coaches and officials need- Morale, Welfare and Recre- Scheduled for Saturday, July 20 contact IM Sports at (912) 409- ■ Lights Out Lock-In at ed. For more information ation Kings Bay is heating up at 7 p.m, registration is open 1611. Rack-N-Roll Lanes — This contact Youth Sports at (912) July with some free and practi- until July 18. Pre-registration is ■ July Dive-In Movie — On is a night you don’t want 573-8202. cally free things to do. required. The team fee is $250. Saturday, July 20 the pool will your child to miss out on. ■ Summer Camp at the There’s free pool entry at the Championship trophy and $500 open with free admission at 7 From 11:30 p.m. until 7:30 Youth Center — Camp is Fitness Center pool Friday, July for first place and runner-up tro- p.m. for your enjoyment. Then a.m. Aug. 3 and 4, youth ages for children in kindergar- 12, and July 26 for everyone, phy and $250 to second place. when it gets dark enough, the 8 to 12, can bowl all night ten through age 12 and runs with a free hot hog and drink at ■ Fishing at Trident Lakes feature presentation Escape long. There will be karaoke through Aug. 7. Call for spots. 12:30 p.m., while they last. Only Golf Club — The lakes will be from Planet Earth (PG) will be music, music videos, unlim- To have your child attend, one per person, please. Then on open July 19 and 20. On on both shown. Bring your own floata- ited snacks, soda and water, you must have your most Friday, July 19, a free entry to the days, you can fish the lake on tion devices and lawn chairs. breakfast provided in the recent Leave and Earnings pool again. the back 9. Trident Lakes Golf For more information about the morning, plus 15 free game Statement pay stub for spon- At Outdoor Adventures, every Course Lakes fishing is from 6 movie call, (912) 573-4564 or the tokens. Chances to win sor and spouse, or student Friday July 12 through Sept. 27 to 8 a.m. and $5 per person for pool at (912) 573-3001. more tokens and free game letter of enrollment must be kayak rentals are free. Pick one catch and release or $7 per per- ■ Tae Kwon Do — It’s at the passes throughout the event. provided. Birth certificate up Friday and return it Monday son for catch and keep. Every Fitness Complex Tuesdays and Pre-registration cost is $35 must be available for confir- by noon. one 16 years old and older must Thursdays, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. for and $40 on the day of event. mation of age. Cost is based At Rack-N- have a Georgia 7 year olds and under, 6:15 to Register now through Aug. 1. on total family income. For Roll Lanes Fishing License 7:15 p.m. for 8 to 12 and 7:15 to There must be a minimum of more information call (912) all games are and Subase 8:30 p.m. 13 to adult. For more 25 youths to have this event. 573-2380. only $1 from Liberty call Fishing Permit. information, call (912) 573-3990. Call (912) 573-9492. ■ Officials are needed ■ 1 to 5 p.m. Outdoor Free Bowling Wednesdays ■ Free movies for kids — — The upcoming Youth every Friday A d v e n t u r e s — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays June’s free movies for kids Sports Soccer Season runs from July 12 through Aug. 9, with sells the base permits. This is at Rack-N-Roll Lanes, active are Saturdays and Sundays at September through October regular price for shoe rental. open to all patrons 10 years duty, reservists and retirees can 1 p.m. are Despicable Me July and if you are 14 years or Magnolia’s, formerly the Kings old and older. Pre-register at enjoy free bowling. Shoe rental 13 and 14, Brave July 20 and older and interested in earn- Bay Conference Center, is hav- Outdoor Adventures, 10 a.m. to is $2. 21,and Finding Nemo July 27 ing a little extra money, ing a free ice cream social 2:30 to 5 p.m. Monday thorugh Friday. ■ Domino’s — Like Kings and 28. Youths under 18 years you are needed, certified 4 p.m. Friday, July 19, and again All patrons, under 16 must be Bay Domino’s on Facebook to of age must be accompanied or uncertified. A training Aug. 2. accompanied by a parent or receive special “code phrases,” by a parent or adult. Snacks date is to be announced. Next, Trident Lakes Golf Club legal guardian. For more details, daily specials, upcoming events and beverages are available Basic knowledge of sports is is bringing back low prices for call OAC at (912) 573-8103 and corporate promotions. for purchase.126524 DrunkDriving.Sunglasses.eps If 15 minutes 1required. 00:48 10/11/01 For more kev informa 65- Dolev golf Friday, July 19, Aug. 2 and ■ Average Joe’s Wallyball (912) 510-5400. www.facebook. after the scheduled start time tion, contact Youth Sports at Aug. 9. Eighteen holes and a cart League — Registration is open com/kingsbaydominos. no one comes in to watch (912) 573-8202. are $20 for all authorized pa- now with a captain’s meeting at ■ Game on — Rack-N-Roll trons. 5 p.m., July 10 in Fitness Complex Lanes gaming room has skeeball, Let’s not forget every day is classroom. The league starts July basketball and more. Save tickets free day at the Big EZ. Kids mov- 15 and is free. Team trophies for for prizes. For more information, 4.25" ies are every day at 1 p.m., with first and second place. For more, call (912) 573-9492. all other movies available for 18 years and up the rest of the time the Big EZ is open. There free billiard tables, shuffleboard, MWR Sports Amanda Geiger never saw the drunk driver. foosball, ping pong and more every day for patrons 18 years MWR King’s Bay Summer Basketball League Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk. old and older, at the Big EZ. For Intramural Sports 2013 Team W L T more details about these offers, 1, NSSC 5 0 1 2, Shoot First 6 1 0 contact (912) 573-4564. 7vs7 Outdoor Soccer League 3, MFPU Titans 4 1 1 ■ Rack-N-Roll Movie Night Team W L T 4, Port Ops 4 2 0 — On July 13 inside Rack-N- 1, Danger Zone 6 0 0 5, Wyoming Cowboys 3 2 0 2, TTF S.O.T. 6 1 1 Roll Lanes the Disney film Oz: 6, TRF 2 2 1 3t, KB United 3 2 2 7, Wyo. Cowboys-2 2 2 0 The Great and Powerful starts at 3t, MFPU 4 3 1 8, TTF 2 5 0 3.5" 5 p.m.. 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NOTE TO PUB: DO NOT PRINT INFO BELOW, FOR I.D. ONLY. Navy mission,” said Vice finding future employment.” NO ALTERING OF AD COUNCIL PSAS. Adm. William French, com- Reducing civilian posi- Drunk Driving Prevention - Newspaper (4 1/4 x 3 1/2) B&W RIF mander, Navy Installations tions may have impacts on DD201-N-06178-D “Amanda Geiger” 65 screen Command. “I am commit- the services CNIC has pro- Film at Horan Imaging 212-689-8585 Reference #: 126524 From Page 1 ted to ensuring that we do all vided in the past; however, we can to assist those people it will not have any direct “This action is not taken directly impacted by this ac- impacts to CNIC’s capabil- lightly, but is part of a con- tion by providing them ac- ity to support the mission scious, risk-based approach cess to all tools available un- of providing services to to future shore capabilities der Reduction in Force rules the fleet, fighter and fam- that are aligned with the and assisting them with ily. THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, July 11, 2013 7 Fleet & Family Support Center workshops

Stress management noon, July 17. Registration is required by calling 573-4513. covered at workshop highly recommended, as class Events, schedules, daily pres- is limited to 20 seats. For more Smooth Move Workshop information, call 573-4513. sure and many other items can CONUS/OCONUS soon cause undo stress in your life. Smooth Move Workshops Stress may or may not be good Transition GPS are designed to help person- for your health depending on class upcoming nel with military relocations how you manage that stress. Transition GPS is a seminar and transfers. Areas covered This workshop is slated for 1 to for those separating, retiring include transportation, travel 4 p.m., July 18. Pre-registration or contemplating leaving the pay, allowances, and important is required. Call 573-4512 for military. The five day seminar forms and documents, housing details. provides information on ben- referral office and relocation efits, job search skills, employ- services. All service members Anger management ment resources, resume writ- and their spouses are encour- seminar July 31 ing, interviewing and other aged to attend six months before Anger is not an effective meth- skills. Spouses are encouraged their transfer date. Due to lim- od for getting what you want and to attend. Separation Transition ited seating, please do not bring is often a smoke screen for other GPS is 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 8 children. The workshop will be emotions. This workshop is slat- to 12. Retirement Transition GPS for for OCONUS moves 2 to 4 ed for 8:30 a.m. to noon, July 31. is 7:30 p.m., July 29 to Aug. 2. You p.m., July 23. For more informa- It can help you focus on iden- must be registered by Command tion, call 573-4513. tifying the feelings anger hides Career Counselor. For more and explore behaviors help- information, call 573-4513. New Moms and Dads ful in resolving primary issues. Support Group to meet Pre-registration is required. Call Ten Steps to a Federal A New Mom’s and Dad’s 573-4512 for details. job examined Support Group will meet every Gain information on the fed- Tuesday at the Fleet and Family Ombudsman Assembly eral employment process, sala- Support Center throughout the Meeting July 22 ries and benefits. Learn how to month. These workshops are The Ombudsman Assembly interpret job announcements scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon, Meeting will be held for all OMB, and determine whether you July 16, 23 and 30. This workshop COs, XOs, CMCs and COB’s are eligible to apply. Attendees is an opportunity to share expe- at the Kings Bay Community Resume writing skills job seeker in completing a prod- will be provided guidelines, Center at 6 p.m., July 22. For class upcoming uct that will “get them in the information, samples and tips See FFSC, Page 10 more information, contact at This class explores resume door.” The workshop is sched- on completing the electronic 573-4513. writing for today’s job market. uled at the Fleet and Family Federal resume. This class is 1 Resume items including skills, Support Center from 10 a.m. to to 4 p.m., July 22. Registration Parenting classes experience, education and val- offered on Mondays ues as well as simple, effective Are you frustrated with your and easy to use resume formats children? Would you like sug- that get job interviews. Part-time, gestions on how to stop tem- full-time or permanent positions per tantrums or how to get your matters not, this workshop is for teen to complete chores with- you. This program will assist the out asking them 14 times? We believe parents are the experts on their children. But, children don’t come with a manual! So, sometimes you need help to fig- ure out what to do with them. Meet with the parenting class from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays, July 15, 22 and 29. Enrollment in this six-week class is ongoing. Attendees must complete all six weeks in order to receive a certificate. A minimum of six partici- pants is needed in order for a new class to start. Registration required at 573-4512. 8 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, July 11, 2013 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, July 11, 2013 9

with MC1 Joe Sabo Up eriscope Classic July 16, 2009 What would you want on a deserted island? o you are stranded on a deserted island like Tom are as follows: because I wanted a tool to make tools such as a spear Hanks in Cast Away. On this island you can take I chose a woman because she has a mind that oper- or a canoe. Sthree things. So what do you take? ates differently than my own. Having a second opinion Lastly, I chose dental floss because dental care is I would take a woman, a Leatherman tool and a lot may save your life. And, it is another set of hands and essential when there is no a dentist for miles around. It of dental floss. I thought about this question long and someone to talk to. also can be used as fishing line. hard, and the reasons that I decided on three choices I chose a Leatherman tool over a spear or a machete Here’s some others’ answers.

Justin Camarillo MA3 Derek Godwin Casey Altizer Tyler Renner MM2 Nathaniel Alicia Cardenas Kyle Comer Delayed Entry Marine Security Kings Bay Pool Dependent Murphy Kings Bay Pool Dependent Program Force Battalion Kingsland Coral Springs, Fla. USS Maryland Corpus Christi, San Diego Jacksonville, Fla. Highland, N.Y. “I would take a “A boatload of Blairsville, Ga. Texas “I would take a raft, “I would take my “I would take a raft, woman, specifically MRE’s and How To “Beer, cigarettes and “I would take den- a gun and Gatorade. guitar, guitar strings a long paddle and a Megan Fox, a knife Survive On An Island Skoal.” tal floss, an abun- My plan is to try to and a spear. As long map so I can get the to cut or whittle or For Dummies book.” dance of water and a escape to land that as I have music, I can heck out of there.” defend myself, and I first aid kit.” has people, to even- survive and be con- would bring a tent for tually make it back tent anywhere.” shelter.” home.” Kings Bay starts CSADD

Johnson earns honor From the Coalition of Sailors “The difference be- Sailors from various officers she trained. Against Destructive Decisions, tween CSADD and other commands across the Named Civilian of Quarter “My job as a police Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay organizations that spread Navy continue to practice for Southeast Region officer instructor- al the mes- smarter de- lows me to combine The Kings Bay Coalition sage about cisions when By MC2 Cory Rose two jobs I truly en- of Sailors Against Destruc- destructive it comes to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Public Affairs joy, both teaching tive Decisions had its first behavior is, going out meeting at the Base Cha- we aren’t and having Commander, Navy Region Southeast and law enforce- pel, July 1. just commu- fun. Active named its Civilian of the Quarter for ment,” Johnson said. During the meeting, nicating an groups such the first quarter, 2013. “My goal is to help MA1 Artis Brown, the se- idea,” said as CSADD Kathy Johnson, a Non-Guard Service others by training Johnson nior CSADD sponsor, ad- MA2 Zach- continue to Police Academy Instructor at the N3AT them the best I can dressed the purpose of ary Gold- encourage Regional Training Academy, onboard so they can be successful in their jobs. CSADD and what benefits man, president of CSADD this behavior as a means Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, The leadership and support of my- su the program has to our Kings Bay. “We are a peer to lowering alcohol relat- earned the honor through her hard pervisors has been a major factor.” Navy today. to peer mentorship pro- ed incidents among other work and dedication on the job. “Kathy Johnson consistently dem- CSADD was founded gram aimed at 18 to 25 challenges Sailors face in “I am truly honored to be chosen onstrates an exceptional drive to con- year olds. We are shaping today’s Navy. from all of the dedicated employees stantly improve herself, her workplace when Commander Navy of CNRSE as the Junior Civilian of the and the region,” said Max Tinsley, Re- Region Mid-Atlantic as- the current culture of the CSADD Kings Bay is Quarter,” Johnson said. “This award re- gional Training Academy Director. sembled a group of Sailors Navy today. We are the looking for active par- minds me that each of us plays an im- “She not only has the willingness and to start a Sailors Against future leaders of the Navy ticipation from E5 and portant part in the overall mission.” initiative to put in the extra effort, but Drunk Driving program. of tomorrow and we are below sailors who are Over the past 18 months, Johnson has the talent and capacity to do so. The Sailors answered the leading the way by not looking to make an im- has taught a variety of topics at 10 dif- Ms. Johnson has proven to be very ef- request with CSADD as only creatively addressing pact on their shipmate’s ferent police academies, consistently fective at what she does and completes a response to the many the hot topics of our mili- lives. Visit CSADD on its receiving superior marks on her per- each and every task with a level of pride situations that impact a tary culture, but we are Facebook page and join formance evaluations submitted by the and enthusiasm that’s contagious.” Sailor’s future success in influencing our peers by the Coalition; www.Face- their personal and profes- acting on our messages of book.com/CSADDKings- sional life. positive behaviors.” BayNavalStation Balfour Beatty offers resident satisfaction housing survey From Balfour Beatty Communities continuous improvement pro- If you are unable to attend the resident experiences regarding residents to fill out the survey gram that analyzes operational pool event, stop by the Balfour leasing, housing and mainte- honestly so that we may better Starting Friday, residents will performance to ensure consis- Beatty Community Manage- nance. assist in the future.” be invited to give feedback on tent delivery of quality services ment Office at 1083 USS Andrew “The CEL Resident Satisfac- Residents that submit a com- Balfour Beatty Communities in all of its communities. Jackson Blvd. to pick one up or tion Survey allows us to see pleted survey by Aug. 31, will be operations through its CEL Resi- Surveys and beverages will call the office at (912) 882-1211 where we are excelling opera- entered to win a prize. Residents dent Satisfaction Housing Sur- be available at the Naval Sub- and one will be delivered to tionally and where there is room that hand in a survey before vey. marine Base Kings Bay Fitness your residence. for improvement,” said Tony Aug. 9, also will qualify for a spe- The annual survey is an im- Center swimming pool 2 to 5:30 Topics covered in the survey Cartagena, community man- portant part of Balfour Beatyy’s p.m., July 12. include, but are not limited to, ager for BBC. “We encourage all See Survey, Page 12 10 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, July 11, 2013 Afghan forces take security lead for nation By Jim Garamone and trained soldiers and continue to work to train, American Forces Press Service police to take the secu- advise and assist Afghan rity responsibility. Afghan forces. Coalition forces Afghans now are in the forces took the security job will continue to provide lead for security through- in more and more of the support, including limited out their country, and this country until today, when medical evacuation for inflection point points the they assumed the lead forces and will continue to way toward a stable na- for combat operations train and mentor leaders tion, the commander of throughout the country. and units. NATO and U.S. forces in “This is a source of great The Afghan military Afghanistan said June 18. pride for the Afghan peo- must medevac their Ma- ple and the Afghan secu- wounded using their own rine rity forces, and, frankly, it’s assets. C o r p s also a great source of pride The Afghan air force G e n . for members of the coali- has Mi-17 helicopters and Joseph tion,” Dunford said. ground evacuation capa- F. Dun- American, NATO and bilities. The service is get- ford partner nations made this ting smaller cargo-style Jr. told day possible, and wound- Army photo by Spc. Clayton aircraft that could also Penta- ed warriors from the Afghan National Army soldiers receive instructions during an ANA led medic training help transport wounded gon re- Dunford United States, the United course at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, June 17. troops. porters Kingdom and Italy were The Afghan military has via a phone hook-up from present as Afghan Presi- erations conducted for they’ll be able to run and “We’re working hard to paid a price for the secu- the Afghan capital of Ka- dent Hamid Karzai and retrograde movements, secure the elections in mature the systems, the rity lead. bul that the nature of the NATO Secretary General Dunford said. 2014. And I believe we’ll processes and institutions In some weeks, offi- relationship between Af- Anders Fogh Rasmussen “The only operations be ready to effect full that are going to allow the cials said, Afghan forces ghanistan and NATO has made the announcement that are being planned transition in December of Afghans to become fully lose between 100 and 120 changed. this morning. and conducted against the 2014.” self-reliant in the days troops, and NATO and Af- Today’s achievement of The change means enemy are being conduct- Sustaining Afghan prog- ahead,” Dunford said. ghan forces are examining “Milestone 2013” is a long- U.S., NATO and coali- ed with the Afghans in the ress is the focus now, he The key to the future is the situation. anticipated development, tion troops are no longer lead,” he said. said. Command and con- integrating the capabili- IEDs cause the greatest the general said. U.S., conducting unilateral op- “As we mark Milestone trol, air support, intelli- ties of the Afghan army number of casualties, and NATO and partner nations erations. There are excep- 2013, I’m confident in the gence and equipment and and police across the Afghan forces are working have carried the security tions, however. overall direction of the instruction for countering spectrum, the general to use counter-IED equip- burden in Afghanistan NAT O - c o m m a n d e d campaign,” Dunford said. improvised explosive de- said. ment and to learn the since 2001. Behind that forces do conduct security “I believe the Afghans are, vices are crucial capabili- The way ahead is chart- tactics, techniques and shield, the Afghan govern- operations, route clear- in fact, ready to take the ties for the Afghan nation- ed. Through the end of procedures to minimize ment recruited, equipped ance operations and op- lead right now. I believe al security forces. 2014, coalition forces will casualties. ’Nam Marine awarded star

By Sgt. Raymond Lott Maj. Gen John Admire to with an M-16, like I was Marine Corps Forces Reserve make sure Hill received swinging a golf club at due credit. his head,” Hill said. “It What do you do when Admire has been work- knocked him kind of woo- your platoon commander ing for 40 years to rec- zy. The only thing about is killed? ognize his Marines who that battle is I would have One Marine knows the served during Vietnam rather had my M-14. It’s answer: take charge. and Hill was no exception. much heavier. If I hit him Sergeant Gary L. Hill, Admire worked tirelessly with that his head would who completed his service on substantiating records have been crushed.” in 1969, recently received until Hill was approved Hill bounded to an en- the nation’s third-highest for the Silver Star Medal emy trench line and sin- award for doing just that for his actions while Hill gle-handedly killed three during a ceremony at the served with 3rd Battalion, North Vietnamese Army Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Af- 3rd Marine Regiment. soldiers. fairs Medical Center in “We call it, ‘bringing Hill then ordered his Tuscaloosa, Ala. Gary out of the jungle,’ ” fire team to provide sup- Retired Gen. Charles C. said former Marine Bill pressive fires as he ma- Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott Krulak, former Comman- Lightkep, Hill’s brother- neuvered to locate an NVA Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Charles C. Krulak greets former dant of the Marine Corps, in-law. “To get that award sniper. Once the sniper Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill before he is presented with the Silver Star Medal at the presented Hill with the Sil- is really about closure for was exposed, Hill and his Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, June 7. ver Star Medal for his lead- what really happened.” team killed the sniper. ership as a junior Marine According to the cita- When the battle cooled during the Vietnam War. tion, Hill’s platoon com- down, he and other Ma- “I only did what I had to mander was killed just rine began to care for the do to stay alive, and that’s after they were directed to wounded. keep moving,” Hill said. assault Hill 881-South in Hill’s actions conse- “The Marine Corps raises Khe Sanh. quently saved the lives of everybody to be a leader The Marines were in eight Marines. if they need to be. If you’re need of a leader. Hill an- Hill, his Marines, and a the last man standing swered the call of duty. corpsman have been there you’re the leader anyhow.” He rallied and led his for each other ever since. Retired Maj. James M. fire team to protect their His friend and former Ma- Burke coordinated the ar- dangerously exposed right rine Sgt. Tommy Wheeler rival of Krulak and a Ma- flank. Between Hill and said the ceremony was no rine color guard from the his other Marines, they different. Anti-Terrorism Battalion had three rifles. “This is what we do for in nearby Bessemer. None of the rifles, how- each other,” said Wheeler, “That’s a hell of an ever, were fully-operation- who was also awarded a award for a lance corpo- al at once. The weapons Silver Star for actions in ral,” Burke said. “I wanted kept jamming. So Hill and Vietnam that day. “Plus to do what I could to make the troops had to set up an the three of us were to- sure that he received the assembly line to fix and gether. This isn’t our first recognition in the profes- shoot the rifles. merry-go-round.” sional manner that he de- Hill said, when the rifle Judy, Hill’s wife of 45 serves. I have great respect reached him from the years, can see noticeable for enlisted Marines that other repair stations he change in her husband’s receive high honors be- would be ready to shoot behavior after the award. cause there are so many the weapon. Since he returned from that never get recognized.” However, the NVA fight- Vietnam, Hill has suffered Hill was almost one of ers were close. from the effects of post- those Marines until one Hill took matters into traumatic stress disorder day at church when a his own hands when there caused by the intense family friend, Jeff Brown, was no time to go through fighting in the jungles of heard Hill’s story. that process. Vietnam. Brown knew he need- He then used his M-16 For Hill, the Silver Star ed to be recognized. So rifle as a weapon of oppor- ceremony signified the Brown made contact with tunity. retired Vietnam veteran “I hit one in the head See Hill, Page 11

dos and don’ts before you step onto the car lot. Topics include negotiating, trade- FFSC ins, discounts, financing and high-pressure From Page 7 sales tactics. This class is for 2 to 4 p.m., July 23. Registration is recommended. For more information, call 573-9783. riences, meet and gain support from oth- ers, and exchange new ideas. To register, Veterans Affairs rep call 573-4512. visits Kings Bay A Department of Veterans Affairs Sponsorship Training representative for Kings Bay is in teaches skills the office from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Fleet and Family Support Center Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. is offering Sponsorship Training to all Appointments are required. Service mem- Command Representatives. This training bers wishing to participate in the Benefits will cover topics to include letter writ- Delivery at Discharge program should be ing, transportation, temporary lodging, within 60 to 180 days of discharge or orientation to installation and explana- retirement and be available for an exam tion of command mission. The work- by the VA. To set up an appointment, call shop is scheduled at the Fleet and Family Katherine Fernandez at 573-4506. Support Center from 1 to 2:30 p.m., July 25. Registration is recommended, as class is limited to 20 seats. For more informa- How to survive tion call 573-4513. the holidays financially Learn how to reduce financial stress of the holidays. This workshop helps par- Car-buying strategies ticipants plan for holiday spending and examined July 23 make the most effective use of money. This two-hour workshop provides in- This class is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m., July depth training on looking for a car, how not 26. Registration is recommended. For to get taken for a ride and the important more information call 573-4514. THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, July 11, 2013 11 Future Sailors sworn in at White Sox game

By Scott A. Thornbloom special guests during the pre- Naval Service Training Command, game festivities and entered the Public Affairs Office field to a standing ovation from the White Sox faithful. The Navy and Chicago White They were introduced by Sox came together again as 85 Cmdr. Fink and enlisted into the Chicago-area, Indiana and Wis- Navy by Capt. Fink on the field consin young men were sworn behind home plate before the into the Navy at the 28th annual White Sox took on the Blue Jays. Chicago White Sox Navy Night at “I think it was a great honor U.S. Cellular Field, June 11. we were chosen for this divi- The swearing-in triple play, sion,” said Nicolls Nunnenkamp, usually bad to some teams, was 17, Romeoville, Ill. “I think it’s a good for everyone as it contin- great thing the White Sox do for ued a strong 28-year partner- the Navy.” ship between the Major League “We’ve already gotten to know Baseball American League Club, each and that should help in the Navy recruiting and Navy train- long run when it comes to com- ing. municating and teamwork,” said Capt. Robert Fink, chief of Drew Trotter, 22, Stockton, Ill. staff, Naval Service Training Many of the new recruits were Command, swore in the division inspired to be members of the before hundreds of White Sox White Sox recruit division and and Navy fans before the White Navy photo by Scott A. Thornbloom felt it would carry them through Sox took the field against the To- Capt. Robert Fink, chief of staff, Naval Service Training Command, speaks to Ed Farmer and Darren boot camp. ronto Blue Jays. Jackson, the Chicago White Sox radio broadcasters during last year’s White Sox game against “It really motivates all of us to “This was a wonderful oppor- Toronto at U. S. Cellular Field. serve our country and it’s a cru- tunity to be able to participate cial and wonderful to have the in this,” Fink said. “There is such the ceremonial first pitch prior for the future. One thing we’ve for the new Navy affiliates and White Sox support up and show a tradition here with the White to the game and both met with found out is that the White Sox his wife also shared those senti- how much they care about the Sox and it is really special when family members of the new divisions seem to do better be- ments. military,” said Justin Rivera, 22, you can raise your hand and recruits, Chicago-area Navy cause they have more of a com- “I’m so impressed with these from Homer Glen, Ill. “I’m a lit- take and give the oath on the Leaguers, United States Naval monality amongst them. They’re young men,” Cmdr. Fink said. tle nervous about what’s ahead, field. To be asked to take part Academy alums, Navy for Moms coming for the same geographic “I won’t say it’s easy because but being part of the White Sox in the ceremony and swear-in members, the Recruiting Dis- area and they really bond much it takes a lot of work to find division should give all of us an these area young men has been trict Assistance Council for NRD quicker helping them do better them, but there is no shortage of extra boost of confidence that an excellent experience and the Chicago and city and White Sox in boot camp.” people who want to serve their will stay with us throughout White Sox have been a very gra- officials at a pregame meal held Both Finks spoke with the din- country from the Chicago, In- boot camp.” cious host.” by the team. ner guests about Navy successes diana and Wisconsin area. It’s NSTC, commanded by Rear Fink’s wife, Cmdr. Nancy Fink, “Being part of this and recruit- and about current operations a very patriotic community and Adm. Dee L. Mewbourne, over- commanding officer, Navy Re- ing these young men to be mem- around the world. They shared it’s a very military supportive see 98 percent of the officer and cruiting District Chicago, di- bers of the White Sox Division with the audience how the new community.” enlisted accessions training rected the recruiting of the area makes me proud beyond belief,” White Sox Division recruits will The Finks thanked RDAC for for the Navy. That includes the young men to make up this Cmdr. Fink said. “When we see soon be joining these operations yearly supporting the White Sox Navy’s only boot camp, Recruit year’s White Sox division. the group of individuals that we after graduating from RTC. recruit division and assisting in Training Command, located at The Finks were busy during have and the quality that they Capt. Fink was also inter- the recruitment of the Chicago- Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill. the pre-game ceremonies. They are and what they’ve overcome viewed by Ed Farmer and Dar- land recruiting district residents Recruit Training Command were getting the soon-to-be in some of the environments ren Jackson, the White Sox radio who are transformed from civil- trains more than 35,000 vol- new recruits to the ball park, they are from, and the decision broadcasting team in the radio ians into Sailors in eight weeks unteers annually transforming enlisting the new recruits into that they’ve made to serve their booth during the second in- at RTC. civilians into basically trained the Navy, Capt. Fink threw out country, it gives me a lot of hope ning. He shared his enthusiasm The 85 new recruits were the Sailors. Cyber prof talks ethics

By Kenneth Stewart weapon, often that option is ethically Naval Postgraduate School Public Affairs preferable ... If an operation is morally justifiable, than a cyber route is likely The United Nations Charter prohibits preferable, because it causes less harm,” the use of force by one state against an- Denning said. other, but in the cyber world, where are Denning and fellow NPS Assistant Pro- the borders and what constitutes force? fessor Bradley Strawser make the argu- Naval Postgraduate School Defense ment in a recent paper addressing cyber Analysis Distinguished Professor Doro- ethics. thy Denning is viewed by many as an In Moral Cyber Weapons, Denning and icon in the field of information security, Strawser argue, “At least with some kinds but has spent the last several years add- of cyber weapons, not only can they ad- ing the ethics of cyber warfare to her here to the principles of just war theory, fields of exploration. but that a positive duty to employ them Denning teaches a class titled, Conflict can arise, at least in certain contexts ... in Cyber Space that attempts to address The reason for this moral obligation is the legal and ethical issues raised by cy- that cyber weapons reduce both the risk Defense Department photo ber warfare. to one’s own military and the harm to Marine Lance Cpl. T. Steinhardt, “B” Co., First Battalion, Twenty-sixth Regiment, Her students include members of NPS’ one’s adversary and non-combatants. with M-14 shooting at enemy forward observer at Khe Sanh. recently inaugurated Master of Science Overall, cyber weapons are more hu- in Cyber Systems Operations degree pro- mane, less destructive, and less risky “It’s one of the happiest problems since the day. gram, as well as members of the Joint In- than kinetic weapons for achieving cer- Hill days I’ve had since before I’m just thrilled that I can formation Operations program and oth- tain military effects.” the Marine Corps be- have somebody like Gen- ers on campus. Denning insists that cyber attacks are cause it puts to bed 881,” eral Krulak to present the The CSO program is training the Navy’s not as new as they may appear; pointing From Page 10 Hill said. “I’ve had a lot of award.” first generation of cyber warriors. out that cyber operations have been used “We focus on the law of armed conflict in the past in conjunction with kinetic end of a chapter in his life. as well as issues related to censorship, operations. Twenty-seven were killed privacy and surveillance ... It is a required When Israel bombed Syria’s nuclear and 54 were wounded. course in the CSO program,” Denning facility [in 2007], they used a cyber op- He said now he is sure his said. eration to shut off Syria’s missile defense fallen comrades can rest Denning helps her students navi- systems,” she notes. in peace. gate the murky waters of cyber ethics, Still, Denning notes that the red line where battlefields may consist of layers in the realm of cyber warfare, which, if of code rather than the mountains, seas crossed, could lead to kinetic warfare, and planes that have historically defined has not been breached. combat areas of operations. “We haven’t crossed the threshold Despite the legal ambiguity of some where a cyber attack has initiated a ki- questions, Denning makes a seemingly netic response,” Denning said. “What we powerful case for both the legality and are seeing primarily is espionage, and we the moral imperative to seek cyber ap- have never responded with military force proaches to conventional warfare objec- to espionage.” tives. Much of the espionage that Denning “If you can achieve the same effects with a cyber weapon versus a kinetic See Cyber, Page 12 12 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, July 11, 2013 Navy has new astronaut By Dale M. Kuska his po- vanced formal education Navy News Service sition where I was stationed,” he in the stressed. “I actually did When NASA Adminis- Fleet. the space systems certifi- trator Charles Bolden an- “I was cate while I was deployed nounced the latest class a test to the Middle East flying of NASA’s eight astro- p i l o t , combat missions off the naut candidates June 17, working USS John F. Kennedy.” the Naval Postgraduate in the “Lt. Cmdr. Glover com- Glover School was able to add yet systems pleted our space systems another space-traveling engi- certificate program back in alumnus to its ranks, now neering field, actually - do 2005, and I am very pleased totaling 41 and counting. ing test and evaluation to see he will be able to Lt. Cmdr. Victor Glover, under the umbrella of apply some of what he an F/A-18 combat pilot weapons systems acqui- learned to his ambitions in currently serving as a Leg- sition,” Glover said, em- space flight,” added Space islative Fellow in the office phasizing the direct re- Systems Academic Group of Senator John McCain, lationship between his Chair Dr. Rudy Panholzer. was selected from more studies and work assign- “As a Navy pilot, it is very than 6,100 applicants to ments. “My work prod- challenging for these offi- begin training at Johnson uct bolstered my school cers to remove themselves Navy photo by MC2 Randy Savarese Space Center in August for product, and likewise, my from the cockpit to obtain Rear Adm. Michael Tillotson, commander of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, potential space flight. school product improved a valued, educational ex- presents the Bronze Star medal to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Glover graduated from my work quality.” perience in the classroom.” Class John F. Piowaty and EOD1 Johnny J. Novela during an award ceremony at the Naval Postgraduate “Systems engineering Although a few years Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 2 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little School in 2009 through the has really emerged over removed from his time at Creek-Fort Story. Master’s of Systems En- the last several years as a NPS, Glover was recalled gineering Management- critical discipline for the by his former advisers and Product Development development of systems teachers as an overachiev- 21st Century program, that meet the needs of the er. EODs earn Bronze Stars in addition to receiving a warfighter,” added Dr. Cliff “I remember Victor space systems academic Whitcomb, NPS Depart- Glover as an exceptional By MC3 Randy Sava- Force in support of Opera- contributed to the capture tion Enduring Freedom of multiple targeted indi- certificate in 2005, both ment of Systems Engi- student in the product rese via distance learning. neering Chair. “Whether development 21st cen- Navy News Service from April 13 to 14, 2012. viduals and resulted in the Novela’s strike force was significant reduction of Glover notes the two it is in test and evaluation, tury (PD-21) curriculum,” Two Sailors from Explo- in a firefight with mul- enemy capabilities. programs, while both very development, or in life noted Dr. John Osmund- sive Ordnance Disposal tiple barricaded shooters “EOD’s fundamental different, provide a tre- cycle sustainment, it’s an son, a Research Associate Mobile Unit 2 were award- when, in an effort to pre- goal is the protection of mendous foundation for engineering discipline Professor in the NPS De- ed the Bronze Star Medal, vent further injuries to a personnel: looking out for the challenging training that provides students, partment of Information for their actions during pinned down U.S. Army your team, the units you that lies ahead of him. especially at the master’s Sciences and co-advisor Operation Enduring Free- Ranger, Novela risked his are attached to, and your “Certainly, the space sys- level, with a very holistic, on Glover’s thesis. “He dom in Afghanistan, dur- own life maneuvering to foreign partners who will tems certificate program balanced perspective.” was extremely enthusias- ing an award ceremony draw enemy fire to his po- continue the fight,” Pio- is directly applicable,” Not only did the course- tic and always produced held on Joint Expedition- sition away from his fallen waty said. “This award will Glover said. “It gives you work provide an immedi- very high-quality, techni- ary Base Little Creek-Fort comrade. serve as a daily reminder the basics of communica- ate payoff, but its simple cal work. It was clear from Story, June 18. His engagement with of that promise. I am hon- tions, orbital mechanics, availability to Glover was his interactions with the Explosive Ordnance multiple combatants ored to receive such a dis- imaging systems ... things equally as valued. rest of his PD-21 cohorts Disposal Technician 1st with effective small arms tinguished award.” that are very relevant to “The thing that was re- that Victor was a natural Class Johnny J. Novela fire ensured the safe ex- The Bronze Star Medal the processes of manned ally amazing about both leader. He had an outgo- was awarded the Bronze traction of the wounded is awarded to an individ- space exploration.” of these programs is that ing, engaging personal- Star Medal with Com- Ranger. ual who, while serving in But, he continues, his they are distributed, and ity and always integrated bat “V” device for heroic “I didn’t even think or with the military of the experience in the SEM- they allowed me to con- the rest of the students in achievement and Explo- about it, it just happened, United States, distinguishes PD21 program provided tinue my professional course discussions and sive Ordnance Disposal Novela said. “It feels great him or herself by heroic or an immediate payoff to development through ad- project work.” Technician 2nd Class John to receive this award but meritorious achievement F. Piowaty was awarded honestly I was just doing while engaged in an ac- the Bronze Star Medal for my job. I love each and ev- tion against an enemy of meritorious achievement ery one of those guys like the United States or while pectations and hope that provided. in connection with com- a brother and I know they engaged in military opera- Survey every resident enjoys their Survey information is bat operations. would have done the same tions involving conflict with experience living with us,” completely confidential added Cartagena. and anonymous and only Rear Adm. Michael Til- for me.” an opposing foreign force. From Page 9 lotson, commander, Navy Piowaty was cited for President Franklin D. Surveys should be re- CEL employees will have Expeditionary Combat meritorious achievement Roosevelt authorized the turned to the authorized access to the returned sur- Command, presented the involving combat opera- Bronze Star Medal by Exec- cial Early Bird Drawing. locked mailbox at the Bal- veys. medals in addition to four tions against the enemy. utive Order 9419 Feb. 1944, “At Balfour Beatty Com- four Beatty Communities The deadline for sub- Joint Service Commenda- He served as an EOD retroactive to Dec. 7, 1941. munities, we strive to Management Office in the mitting completed sur- tion Medals. team leader while as- The Executive Order exceed our residents’ ex- postage paid envelopes veys is Aug. 31. “I’m glad we’re able to signed to a Joint Task was later amended by recognize our Sailors to- Force in support of Opera- President John F. Ken- day,” said Tillotson. “These tion Enduring Freedom, nedy, per Executive Order economies serve as a de- The U.S. military and Navy EOD (explosive ord- March 14 to July 15, 2012. 11046 Aug. 24 1962, to ex- terrent to cyber sabotage both its allies and foes nance disposal) warriors Piowaty’s leadership pand the authorization to Cyber that would damage the have made tremendous represent the best of the and tactical proficiency include those serving with economy. I think that a human and economic community; always ready directly contributed to the friendly forces. From Page 11 state would be very cau- capital investments into to engage the enemy and task force’s success in dis- EODMU2 provides op- tious about damaging an- the burgeoning arena of looking after one another, rupting enemy operations erational explosive ord- refers to centers on busi- other nation’s economy cyber defense. What will I couldn’t be prouder.” during numerous direct nance disposal capability ness and economic inter- because it would likely come of these investments Novela was cited for action missions. for the location, identifi- ests, but Denning is quick damage their own econo- remains to be seen, but heroic achievement in In addition, Piowaty cation, rendering safe, re- to point out that in our my in the process,” he said. their ethics and conformi- connection with combat safely escorted assault covery, field evaluation global economy, there are The conversation that ty with international law is operations against the en- force personnel clear- and disposal of all explo- limits to what state actors researchers like Denning already an area of particu- emy while serving as an ing kilometers of terrain sive ordnance, includ- can do without harming and Strawser have initi- lar emphasis within the EOD team member while and several enemy com- ing chemical and nuclear their own interests. ated at NPS will no doubt cyber operations commu- assigned to a Joint Task pounds. Piowaty directly weapons. “Our interconnected continue. nity at NPS. Enterprise makes last trip

From USS Enterprise Public Enterprise’s final trips un- following it throughout its Affairs derway and is expected to life had been rewarding,” be the last opportunity for he said. “I was part if the USS Enterprise (CVN shipbuilders and crew to team that started it and 65) made her final voy- ride the ship. I’m part of the team that age to the Newport News Shirley Langston was will finish it. It’s sad to see Shipyard last month. part of the original plan- Enterprise go when it’s the The ship, nearly six ning for the ship. first, last, and only one of months into her disman- “I worked on the ‘Big E’ its kind, but that’s life.” tling process, was moved from the beginning,” he Captain William C. by tugboat on the James said. “It was my first proj- Hamilton, Jr., Enterprise’s River to Newport News ect 55 years ago. It’s sad to commanding officer, Shipyard with almost 150 see her go, but we are all monitored the ship’s prog- Newport News Shipbuild- proud of what she’s done.” ress from the navigation ing and Huntington In- Throughout Enterprise’s bridge. galls Industries shipbuild- 51-years in service, many “It’s sad to see a ship ers aboard. of the career shipbuild- with such a history tak- “The main purpose of ers riding the ship worked en apart and the Sailors bringing the Enterprise up on Enterprise during her leave, but we are looking Navy photo by MaCSN Scott Barnes here is to defuel and deac- scheduled maintenance forward to commission- Tugboats move the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) away from the pier at tivate her. This is the only periods. ing the next Enterprise,” Naval Station Norfolk for Newport News Shipbuilding. shipyard capable of this,” Henry Deese, an engi- Hamilton said. “Right now said Denis Geary, who neering analyst at the ship- our focus is the safety of process.” November 25, 1961. The announcement that works in the radiological yard, talked about his time our Sailors and shipyard Enterprise’s keel was The ship was formally the next nuclear-powered controls department at working on Enterprise. workers as we take the laid at Newport News inactivated at a ceremony aircraft carrier, CVN-80, will Newport News. “Working on the ship ship on this underway and Shipbuilding in 1958 and held at Naval Station Nor- be called Enterprise was The move marks one of from the beginning and continue the dismantling she was commissioned folk December 1, 2012. made at this ceremony. THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, July 11, 2013 13 Coast Guard rescue swimmer lives his creed By P01 Brandyn Hill Coast Guard Compass

On a stormy spring night at Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., Coast Guardsmen stood watch, ready to respond at a moment’s notice. Following a busy afternoon of searching for two missing boat- ers, the evening was accompa- nied by nothing more than the occasional crackle of a VHF-FM radio. Around 8 p.m. a call came in from cruise ship, 150 miles east of Cape Lookout, N.C. A 50-year- old man suffered a heart attack and needed to get to a hospital. It was operations normal for Coast Guard photos by PO1 Brandyn Hill (left) and SN Jourdin Bego most; another chance to save a Left, PO3, a rescue swimmer from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., stands inside the helicopter hanger at the air station. life. Center, Scheren pulls a cadet toward an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter during hoist training in the Pasquotank River near Elizabeth City. However, for one junior petty Right, Scheren is hoisted into an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter officer, this case was far from the norm. He would be setting out hawk helicopter and an HC-13 nected the helicopter’s hook to Scheren gave a thumbs up to calm as the survivor cracked a on his first rescue since earning Hercules airplane took off from Scheren’s harness and said “load the awaiting flight mechanic joke. his spot as the Coast Guard res- the air station and headed out check complete,” the only thing in the helicopter 30 feet above After nine hours of combined cue swimmer No. 830. over the Atlantic Ocean as the on his mind was making contact him. As the survivor rose above flight time that day, the Jayhawk Petty Officer 3rd Class Steve sun began to fade over the ho- with the medical personnel and Scheren’s head, he took a mo- crew landed back at the air sta- Scheren, fresh out of rescue rizon. getting to the patient. ment to absorb what was going tion. swimmer school, had spent the At approximately 9:30 p.m., Once Scheren made contact on around him. Plans had changed, and due last year training for this mo- the Hercules crew hailed the with the doctor, he was led in- “This was my first time hoist- to the duration of the flight, the ment. cruise ship and began to discuss side the ship where he first saw ing a live person in the litter,” crew met their maximum al- After completing the 12-week, their plans. the survivor who was conscious Scheren said. “I was a bit ner- lowed flight time, requiring a prerequisite airman program, “Most Elizabeth City swim- and in stable condition. vous, but I had a trail line, which crew change with the helicop- he began his 16-week rescue mers’ first rescue seems to be “I wanted him to feel comfort- allowed me to keep total con- ter’s engines running. swimmer school in Elizabeth a cruise ship medevac,” said able with me,” Scheren said. “I trol.” The back-up crew jumped into City, where he beat attrition Scheren. “The procedure for get- wanted to put him at ease and The hook was lowered one fi- the helicopter and flew toward rates averaging 50 percent and ting people off [a ship] is pretty not cause him any more stress nal time and Scheren once again Sentara Norfolk General Hospi- peaking at 80 percent. standard, unless you have un- than necessary.” clipped it into his harness before tal where the heart-attack victim As Scheren grabbed his gear favorable weather conditions. The man was rolled onto the dangling beneath the aircraft for was safely delivered. and ran toward the MH-60 Jay- You’re going to follow a pretty deck of the ship, an area provid- 10 seconds surrounded by com- “You spend so long train- hawk helicopter, he was confi- simple plan.” ing a level and open platform for plete darkness. ing, hearing instructors yell ‘so dent he could save this 50-year- As the helicopter came to a the gurney to be positioned be- Once in the helicopter, the others may live,’ it’s nice to re- old man’s life. hover off the port side of the side the litter. door was closed, and Scheren ally feel that you’re living your “I wasn’t trying to think of it cruise ship, Scheren realized Scheren and some of the ship’s hooked up equipment to the creed,” Scheren said. “I’ve got as a first rescue,” said Scheren. how calm the conditions felt, crew grabbed the sheet beneath patient, giving him continuous a son and a wife at home that I “I was just thinking about my speaking to the seasoned pilot’s the survivor and transferred the readouts of the patient’s vitals, love very much. Knowing that training and the procedures and ability to stabilize the aircraft in man onto the litter, where the crucial for the hospital staff. someone else is going to have a protocols that I’d been taught.” 20-mph winds. spotlight of the helicopter greet- Scheren’s heart finally began loved one that I was able to help Crews aboard an MH-60 Jay- As the flight mechanic con- ed them. to slow and his nerves began to is a very special thing.” Grounding Investigation completed From U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

The Navy has released the results of an investigation that assessed circumstanc- es surrounding the ex-USS Guardian grounding that occurred in Philippine waters on January 17. Characterizing the ex-Guardian’s grounding on Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea as a “tragic mishap,” Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, wrote in the 160-page document that “USS Guardian leadership and watch teams failed to adhere to prudent, safe, Navy photo by MC2 Steve White and sound navigation principles which The mine countermeasures ship USS would have alerted them to approaching Guardian (MCM 5) arrives at White Beach dangers with sufficient time to take miti- Naval Facility for a port visit and supply gating action.” replenishment during a 2013 patrol. Haney further summarized that a “lack of leadership” led to the watch team’s sistant navigator, and the officer of the disregard of visual cues, electronic cues deck at the time of the grounding were and alarms in the hours leading up to the relieved of their duties on April 3 by Rear grounding, and that an ultimate reliance Adm. Jeffrey A. Harley, commander, Ex- on what would turn out to be inaccurate peditionary Strike Group 7. Digital Nautical Charts during the plan- Further administrative action is under ning and execution of the navigation plan consideration. ultimately led to a degradation of the The Avenger-class mine countermea- ship’s navigation ability. sures ship had just completed a port call Haney did however have words of in Subic Bay and was en route to Indo- praise for the “heroic efforts of the crew nesia and then on to Timor-Leste to par- to save their ship.” ticipate in a training exercise when the Highlighting the actions of the En- grounding occurred, approximately 80 gineering and Damage Control teams, miles east-southeast of Palawan Island. Haney wrote that their efforts were in- Guardian was subsequently dismantled, strumental in reinforcing the ship’s hull decommissioned and stricken from the integrity despite multiple breaches. naval registry. After the incident, the He also commended the Boat Cox- United States and Philippines conducted swains, Damage Control Assistant, and a joint marine damage assessment. the Navy rescue swimmers who all en- The U.S. government is prepared to sured the safe evacuation of the crew work with the Philippines to provide without significant injuries. compensation for the damage to the reef The commanding officer of ex-Guard- caused by the grounding. ian, Lt. Cmdr. Mark Rice, the executive Guardian and its crews had served the officer/navigator Lt. Daniel Tyler, the as- Navy honorably for more than 23 years. 14 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, July 11, 2013 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, July 11, 2013 15 16 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, July 11, 2013