® Serving the Hampton Roads Navy Family Vol. 18, No. 23, Norfolk, VA FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM June 10, 2010 Sea service women leaders meet in D.C. BY GUNNERY SGT. A.C. MINK Special to the Flagship WASHINGTON — More than 1,000 Sailors, Marines and coast guardsmen gathered for the 23rd annual Sea Service Leadership Association Women’s Leadership Symposium in Washington, D.C., June 2 - 3. “The event was a great success,” said Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jean-Marie Sullivan, Deputy Director, Offi ce of Women’s Policy. Themed, “Leading from the Front and Into the Future,” the symposium offered motivating speakers from the U.S. sea ser- vices, as well as lively panels and civilian speakers for both enlisted and offi cer leaders. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Photo by Gunnery Sgt. A.C. Mink Adm. Gary Roughead delivered Retired Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian discusses changes for women in the Navy with Chief Kim Lewis at the Sea Service Leadership remarks during the symposium, Association Women Leadership Symposium. Lewis, the Navy Career June 3. During his remarks he Counselor stationed at Camp David, met Der-Vartanian, who became the spoke about women serving on fi rst female master chief petty offi cer in the Navy November of 1959, at submarines and the impact on the the symposium social. submarine community. “I think that we have a great services. ya Kent, Executive Offi cer, Navy group of young offi cers that will “Today you are recognizing six Public Affairs Support Element move into our submarine force women, offi cer and enlisted, for Norfolk, received the Senior Offi - and change that force for the bet- their achievements, their contri- cer award. Lt. Cassidi Reese, Line ter,” said Roughead. He noted that butions to each of their services. Division Offi cer, Strike Fighter it is equally important to not only As you recognize the very best of Squadron 154 was awarded the recognize the great contributions the best, we all know that we are Junior Offi cer award. The Senior of Navy women, but to build on barely touching the very tip of the Enlisted Leader award went to those contributions for the future. talent of the women who serve in Master Chief Utilities Construc- Outstanding leadership was our military today,” said Maj. Gen. tionman (SCW) Jamye Rainwater highlighted during the event, as Angela Salinas, director of the (SCW) Jamye Rainwater, Naval Photo by MC2 Kyle P. Malloy the Capt. Joy Bright Hancock Marine Corps’ Manpower and key- Mobile Construction Battalion Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead delivers remarks and Awards for Leadership were pre- note speaker. answers questions from Sailors attending the 23rd annual Sea Service sented to members of the different For the Navy, Cmdr. Thurra- See SYMPOSIUM, A11 Leadership Association Women’s Leadership Symposium. Photo by MC1 Diane Rubin Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead places a wreath during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial commemorating the 68th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. CNO honors the 68th Photo by MC2 Tucker M. Yates Anniversary of the Lt. Cmdr. Ariel Klein, from Norwood, N.J. assigned to the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, is greeted by his wife and daughter at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island fl ight line during a homecoming Battle of Midway celebration. The VAQ-133 returned after a six-month deployment supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. BY MC2 (SW) KYLE P. MALLOY for us.” Support to Navy spouses Chief of Naval Operations Roughead spoke about the val- Public Affairs or and legacy of the Sailors who fought in the Battle of Midway, re- topic of latest ‘Family Gram’ WASHINGTON — Chief of Na- minding the audience that many of val Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary these Sailors had experienced a va- PRESS RELEASE call. The staff will be happy to answer your ques- Roughead delivered remarks at riety of attacks on our nation prior Commander, Navy Installations Command Public Affairs tions. In fact, when you’re sure that there’s no help the 68th Anniversary of the Bat- to Midway. available, that’s a good time to call us. We’ll get you tle of Midway commemoration “It is (their) same spirit of hope WASHINGTON — Educational and informa- headed in the right direction.” ceremony at the nation’s Navy Me- and determination that brought tion resources, as well as support information for The Navy’s goal is for spouses to be resilient, morial, June 4. victory to the United States at Mid- spouses are the subject of the latest “Family Gram,” well-informed and adaptable to the Navy environ- CNO thanked the Sailors who way,” said Roughead. “And it’s that NAVADMIN 195/10, released June 2. ment. currently serve for attending the same spirit that lives on today in Navy spouses, often called the Navy’s unsung he- CNIC helps spouses reach this goal with its ceremony to help celebrate the ser- the Sailors who serve in the Unit- roes, endure frequent moves to unknown towns, Child and Youth Program, Ombudsman Program vice of past Sailors and the Battle of ed States Navy around the world.” long deployments and wartime fears. and Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSCs). Midway, the decisive Naval battle CNO recognized the Navy ships The Navy provides an array of programs and re- FFSCs assist military spouses in obtaining em- that was the turning point in the Pa- and crews from USS Benham (DD- sources to prepare spouses and family members to ployment and maintaining a career. cifi c Theatre of World War II. 397), USS Balch (DD-363) and meet the unique challenges of military life. They teach personal fi nancial management, with “To the Sailors who are here to- USS Enterprise (CV-6) for their Spouses who are new to the Navy, far from home topics ranging from car and home buying to the fi - day, who gather to commemorate contributions during the Battle of or starting a new chapter in their life, may be un- nancial impact of deployments. those who have come before us,” Midway who then went on to help sure about what support is available or how to take They provide guidance on making permanent said Roughead. “I thank you for win World War II. advantage of it. change of station moves, helping a family learn being part of this ceremony, this “These crews earned great no- “Just call your nearest Fleet and Family Support about their new duty station, the cost of living, commemoration, this demonstra- toriety at Midway for an incredible Center,” said Kathy Turner, a program analyst at availability of housing, even the cultural changes tion of respect for these great men, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). their generation and what they did See MIDWAY, A11 “Even if you’re too far from a base to come in, just See FAMILY GRAM, A11 INSIDE: CHANGE OF COMMAND A10 FRONT AND CENTER B1 OFF DUTY C1 NWS Yorktown says NMCP holds ‘Clean the Base Day’ Set sail for Harborfest goodbye to a leader More than 200 volunteers Harborfest festivities run from Change of command ceremo- scoured the Naval Medical noon to 11 p.m. on Friday and ny was held, June 4, at NWS Center Portsmouth shoreline for Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Yorktown’s Cheatham Annex. “Clean the Base” Day. on Sunday. 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