Vol. 73, No. 45 VISIT GOSPORT ONLINE: www.gosportpensacola.com November 13, 2009 NETC honored with Navy’s highest EEO award By Steve Vanderwerff ed the award on behalf of NETC Commander, Rear would not be as successful. We want to do the right NETC Public Affairs Adm. Joseph F. Kilkenny. thing.” “I’m honored to accept the award on behalf of Rear Nathaniel Stinson was the Navy’s first Equal Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) Adm. Kilkenny and the entire NETC staff,” said Capt. Employment Opportunity officer. He is recognized for was awarded the 2009 Nathaniel Stinson Award for hav- Markus Hannan, NETC chief of staff. “The award establishing Navy EEO when affirmative employment ing the best equal employment opportunity (EEO) pro- reflects Rear Adm. Kilkenny’s belief and commitment, was taking shape in the workplace. In 1993, the secretary gram in the Navy, during an award ceremony at the to diversity and equal opportunity. It also recognizes the of the Navy inaugurated the Nathaniel Stinson Equal Senior Executive Service Leadership Seminar in unwavering effort by our staff in the Civilian Personnel Employment Opportunity Awards. Arlington, Va., recently. Programs Department.” The Nathaniel Stinson Equal Employment It’s the first time since 2004 that NETC has received NETC Civilian Personnel Programs Director, Cheryl Opportunity Achievement and Leadership Awards pro- the award for outstanding achievement in affirmative Lawson and Jackie P. Holley, EEO manager, also attend- gram salutes commands, activities and individuals who employment, human rights, equal opportunity, human ed the ceremony. have directly aided the mission of the Department of the resources, fair hiring practices, cultural and heritage pro- “Receiving the award validates the commitment of Navy by increasing efficiency, effectiveness and imple- grams. my staff to equality of opportunity,” said Lawson. Capt. Markus K. Hannan, NETC chief of staff, accept- “Without the support of NETC’s leadership, our program See NETC/EEO on page 2 Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show set to thrill thousands he Navy’s world-famous Blue Angels Flight Demonstration TSquadron are preparing to fire-up their F/A-18 “Hornets” for their final shows of the 2009 season aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola’s Sherman Field Nov. 13 and 14. This year, along with the Blue Angels perform- ance, the Blues’ C-130 Hercules transport known as “Fat Albert” will demonstrate a jet assisted take-off (JATO) with the help of solid fuel rockets. Other military performers include the F-16 Viper E Demo Team, the F/A 18F Super Hornet and a P-51 Mustang. The Emerald Coast Skydivers will make a jump and Training Air Wing Six will feature a fly-by with wing aircraft. Tentatively scheduled for both days will be aero- Family members record a greeting to be sent to 1st Lt. Jason Carracino in Iraq. (Left to right, top row): Terry batics by performers such as Jan Collmer flying the Godwin, Debbie Brooks, Tommy Godwin, Angel Sutek, Marvin Wiggins; (bottom row) Nicole Hilburn, Kayla Fina Extra 300L, David Martin piloting his Breitling Brooks (17), Kathy Godwin, Heaven Sutek (10) and Elaine Wiggins. CAP 232, Kent Pietsch will entertain the crowd with his comedy show in the Jelly Belly Cadet and Patty Wagstaff will be pushing her Extra 300S to its limits. Operation Best Wishes hosts Otto the helicopter will amaze everyone with his antics and family oriented entertainment and the Geico Skytypers will fly their six World War II-vin- holiday greetings for deployed tage SNJ-2s as they deliver aerial messages to the crowd. Story, photo enlisted members a chance to send You A Merry Christmas.” There will be several fly-by appearances of various by Nikki Nash a live greeting free of charge to “It’s classic ‘us,’” said Terry aircraft and Kent Shockley will roar down the runway NASP Public Affairs deployed loved ones. Godwin, of the video of the family in the 36,000 horsepower Shockwave Jet Truck. One of the families taking of 10, which was both funny and Along with incredible flying demonstrations, more Operation Best Wishes recently advantage of the service was send- sentimental. Godwin is Jason’s than 50 military and civilian aircraft will be on display. hosted an opportunity for family ing warm holiday wishes to 1st Lt. brother These statics include the FedEx airbus, as well as air- and friends to send holiday wishes Jason Carracino, stationed at Camp The family currently uses Web craft ranging from present-day, state-of-the-art jet to their loved ones deployed over- Normandy, Iraq. The entire family sites like Facebook to connect with fighters to aircraft from the 1930s. seas. agreed, “he’ll love it,” when asked Jason who is serving his third tour. In addition to the scheduled Friday and Saturday The event — which took place how Jason will feel when he They have also used web cams to shows, there will be a night show beginning at 4:30 Nov. 5 at the Pen Air Federal Credit receives their greeting consisting of communicate but find it p.m. on Saturday. Aircraft will light up the sky with Union’s corporate office on Nine sing-alongs to the “Dukes of full afterburner and pyrotechnics. Mile Road — gave family and Hazard” theme song and “We Wish See Best Wishes on page 2 Admission, parking and shuttle service for all shows are free. Security personnel and signs will SECNAV direct spectators to parking areas near the show site. Enlisted naval pilots Areas will be reserved for the physically challenged. designates Food and memorabilia will be available at numerous November as concession stands. Pets, coolers and smoking are not include air show in last visit Warrior Care Month permitted. By Anne Thrower their nametags will proudly say – By Zona Lewis Gosport Staff Writer one more reunion than the number Navy Safe Harbor Public Affairs of U.S. presidents, which is 44. Included among the thou- There will be 52 enlisted WASHINGTON (NNS) — In sands who will be watching pilots coming to the ALNAV 069/09, released Oct. 30 the Blue Angels this reunion. Counting family to all Navy and Marine Corps weekend will be a group members, the group personnel, Secretary of the Navy of former Navy pilots numbers about 150. (SECNAV)designated who are distinct in their “We all have enough November 2009 as Warrior Care own right. aches and pains of grow- Month. They are among the last ing older that we under- Throughout November, the of the enlisted pilots from the stand the process has caught Navy and Marine Corps will Navy, Marine Corps and Coast up with us,” said retired Navy Capt. focus its attention on one of the A “Heritage Flight” consisting of vintage and modern Guard. And they have decided to Jack Evans. Department of the Navy’s highest fighter aircraft make a pass in front of the crowd at the make this weekend (Nov. 12-15) But the pride of being a Silver priorities — caring for wounded, Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show 2008. (Top to the last time they meet as the nation- Eagle remains. “I think we were ill and injured Sailors, Marines bottom) P-51 Mustang, F-16 Eagle and F/A-18 al Silver Eagles group. Hornet. Photo by Mike O’Connor It will be their 45th reunion. As See Silver Eagles on page 2 See Warrior Care on page 2 Published by the Ballinger Publishing, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Navy. Opinions contained herein are not official expressions of the Department of the Navy nor do the advertisements constitute Department of the Navy or NAS Pensacola endorsement of products or services advertised. PAGE 2 November 13, 2009 GOSPORT NETC/EEO from page 1 government. ment is directly tied to diversity, as THIS WEEK “We are committed to hiring and well as our shared values, goals and menting forward thinking EEO promoting highly skilled people. principles. We must respect and IN NAVAL HISTORY policies and objectives. It raises It’s vital to doing good business, encourage those differences to fur- awareness of the Navy’s EEO and the right thing to do,” said ther our mission, and to remain the November 13 efforts, and reflects the Navy’s NETC Commander, Rear Adm. best.” 1776 — Capt. John Paul Jones in Alfred with brig belief that recognizing and support- Joseph Kilkenny. “Employees with For more news from Naval Providence captures British transport Mellish, car- ing diversity is instrumental to a diverse backgrounds are crucial to Education and Training Command, www.navy.mil/local/cnet/. rying winter uniforms later used by Washington’s productive workforce and good NETC’s success. Our accomplish- visit troops. 1943 — Fifth Fleet carriers begin long-range night Best Wishes from page 1 repeatedly. If viewed live, the deployed service member is bombing attacks on Japanese positions in able to send a text message back to the family responding hard to schedule a good time. Carracino is scheduled to Gilberts and Marshalls in preparation for landings. to the video. come back home in August. “We travel around to credit unions that host us and “This has been a great experience and nice of Pen Air to allow families to connect to the troops overseas,” said November 14 have it available for them to come to the credit unions and Kevin Mann, Webcast production specialist for WesCorp 1846 — Naval forces capture Tampico, Mexico. do this,” said Kathy Godwin, Jason’s mother. Federal Credit Union in San Dimas, Calif., who traveled 1910 — Civilian Eugene Ely pilots first aircraft to “Pen Air Federal Credit Union will always support our with Operation Best Wishes filming the event.