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By Chief Mass Communication Specialist (SW/AW) Mary PopejoyCommander, U.S. Second Fleet Public

Affairs

NORFOLK, Va. - In a fleet-wide message sent March 11, U.S. Second Fleet Commander stressed to all Sailors how the “0-0-1-3” approach to drinking offers a simple rule of thumb to keep them within the limits of responsible alcohol use.

Vice Admiral Daniel P. Holloway also stressed this same approach to the 2nd Fleet head-quarters staff during an all-hands safety standdown, March 4.

“The 0-0-1-3 approach is zero drinks if you’re under age, zero drinks if you’re driving, one drink per hour and three drinks per event,” said Holloway. “One

setting does not equate to three drinks at one bar, and then going to another bar and hav-ing three more. Having a good time does not mean you have to drink excessively to enjoy yourself. I am not saying don’t drink, but what I am saying is to drink responsibly and have a plan.”

The consequences of an alcohol-related incident can be expensive and severe for Sailors, friends, and families. For example, in Virginia driv-ing under the influence (DUI) is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The maximum punishment for a first offense is a $2,500 fine, one year in jail, and the loss of one’s driving privileges for one year. Additionally, all persons convicted of DUI are, by law, required to lose their driving

privileges for one year. “Alcohol abuse undermines

combat readiness, puts the safe-ty and welfare of our Sailors and families at risk, and is incompatible with the main-tenance of high standards of performance and military disci-pline,” said Holloway.

Studies and research have also shown how alcohol can be a contributing factor to safety mishaps, domestic disputes, assaults, and sexual assaults. In many cases, these incidents can be avoided with a responsible approach to alcohol consump-tion.

“In fact alcohol is the weapon of choice in the majority of our sexual assault incidents, and alcohol abuse, when combined with sleep deprivation, is one of our major contributing fac-

tors to our reported suicides,” Holloway said.

Today’s Sailor can build a smart plan using many alternatives to drinking and driving. Walking, using a cab service or having a designated driver are recognized ways to enjoy yourself responsi-bly and get home safely.

Many commands operate a “Safe Ride” program offering free rides to help Sailors get home safely. Throughout the fleet, Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA) briefs during command indoctrination and routine training help re-empha-size responsible drinking and making smart decisions.

Though there are many tools in place for Sailors, ultimately it’s up to the individual to make the right choice, drink respon-sibly, and not drink and drive

– putting themselves and others at risk.

“I implore all of you to prac-tice safety and operational risk management whether you’re at a friend’s house or out in town celebrating with friends,” said Holloway. “Please think; what are you doing to minimize your risk and maximize your fun? I cannot stress enough the importance of using good judg-ment and practicing operational risk management in your activi-ties, because I want everyone to arrive safely to their next desti-nation because each of us has a critical piece to the operational puzzle. There is no plan where driving under the influence is acceptable – period.”

For more news from Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/c2f/.

0-0-1-3 Formula keeps alcohol-related incidents at bay

Archbishop visits Groton

Photo by MC1(AW) Peter Blair

GROTON, Conn. – Archbishop Timothy Broglio, Archdiocese for Military Services, speaks to Catholic worshippers at the Shepherd of the Sea Chapel, March 19. Archbishop Broglio spoke to the parish about the importance of the church in relation to the military, and delivered the confirmation to 10 members of the church. Broglio told the story of Navy Catholic Chaplain, Father Thomas Conway, who kept up the spirits of crew of the sunken USS Indianapolis (CA 35) during World War II, holding prayer, delivering last rights to the dying and eventually drowning from exhaustion as the crew awaited rescue.

Deterring designer drug use

The Navy’s zero tolerance policy for drug abuse includes possession of substances or des-ignated products that contain synthetic cannabinoid com-pounds, including Spice. Navy personnel who wrongfully pos-sess, use, or distribute designer drugs or products containing synthetic cannabinoid com-pounds such as Spice may be subject to punitive action under

the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), adverse admin-istrative action, or both. Deterrence and testing

• To deter drug abuse, com-mands should continually com-municate the Navy’s zero toler-ance policy. Education, effective execution and compliance with urinalysis testing, and account-ability for those who abuse these substances will help deter

their abuse. • The Navy is working

with the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) to develop testing for new substances. The AFMES has developed the capability to test for a limited number of these products. Zero Tolerance

• Substance abuse puts lives and mission at risk and is incon-sistent with our core

“Unplanned losses negatively affect commands’ operational and warfighter readiness. It’s every Sailor’s responsibility to deter drug abuse. The Navy’s policy is simple and clear: zero tolerance.”

MCPON Rick West

From Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Public

Affairs

NORFOLK, Va. - Commander, Submarine Force (COMSUBFOR) has announced that Virginia-class submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) and Seawolf-class subma-

rine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) have commenced Ice Exercise 2011 (ICEX-2011) in the Arctic Ocean.

New Hampshire, the first Virginia-class submarine to participate in an ICEX, is home ported at Submarine Base New London and commanded by Commander John McGunnigle. Connecticut is home ported in

Bremerton, Wash., and com-manded by Cmdr. Michael Varney.

The two submarines will conduct testing on submarine operations in Arctic waters.

“It is critical that we contin-ue to operate and train today’s submarines in the challeng-ing Arctic environment,” said Capt. Rhett Jaehn, the camp’s

Officer-in-Tactical-Command and Deputy Director of Operations at COMSUBFOR. “ICEX 2011 is the latest in a series of Arctic exercises, which are key to ensuring our submarines are trained and ready to support U.S. interests in this region.”

The overall exercise has been planned and will be coor-

dinated by the Navy’s Arctic Submarine Laboratory located at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego. A temporary track-ing range will be built into the ice flow at the Applied Physics Laboratory Ice Station (APLIS) North of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. The camp consists of a small village, constructed and operated especially for the ICEX by the Applied Physics Laboratory of the University of Washington, and members of the U.S., Canadian, and British navies.

U.S. submarines must con-tinue to train in the Arctic environment to refine and val-idate procedures and required equipment, as the Arctic Ocean serves as a route for subma-rines to transit between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The U.S. Submarine Force con-ducts these exercises in the Arctic in order to assure con-tinued access to this unique region.

Submarines have conducted under-ice operations in the Arctic regions in support of inter-fleet transit, training, cooperative allied engage-ments and operations for more than 50 years. USS Nautilus (SSN 571) made the first tran-sit in 1958. USS Skate (SSN 578) was the first U.S. subma-rine to surface through arctic ice at the North Pole in March 1959. Since those events, the U.S. Submarine Force has completed more than 25 Arctic exercises at a pace of one Ice Camp every two years. Three of these have been done in conjunction with Allied sub-marines.

Groton-based sub participates in Ice Exercise 2011

SUBASE Sailors test for their chevrons

Photo by MC1(AW) Peter Blair

GROTON, Conn. – Sailors from Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) and its tenant commands participate in the Navy wide advancement exam for 3rd Class Petty Officer, March 17 at the Morton Hall Gymnasium. More than 250 Sailors took the exam, as they and Sailors across the Navy look to advance to the next pay-grade.

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FISC to hold Logistics Conference

FISC Norfolk New London will hold a logistics readiness conference, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bledsoe Hall auditorium. The confer-ence will serve as a means for Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE)New London logis-tics and support elements to communicate directly with our customers and provide informa-tion and training. Attendance is open to all personnel onboard SUBASE New London. FISC encourages all submarine sup-ply officers, logistics special-ists and culinary specialists as well as ashore supply and logistics personnel to attend this highly informative learning session. Topics of discussion for the conference include food provisions/SPV DLA distribu-tion/disposition (FKA DRMO), CHRIMP official mail, contract-ing, government purchase card, and the dolphin express.

Don’t be a ‘no show’ at NLSO

The Naval Legal Service Office (NLSO) at Naval Submarine Base New London has been extremely busy with many deploying service members and short staffing. Appointments with attorneys fill up rapidly and are limited. Our rate of no-shows is extremely high at times. Give NSLO a call at (860) 694-3315, at least 24 hours in advance to cancel so that they may schedule someone else. Even if it is an emergency at work or home, the NLSO staff can usually fill an appointment with an hour notice. They real-ly appreciate anyone who gives them notice in advance.

Submarine Birthday Ball date is set

The 111th Submarine Birthday Ball will be held at the MGM Grand Premier Ballroom at Foxwoods, April 16.

Tickets are $45 per person

and will be on sale begin-ning next month. This year’s theme is “Celebrating 20 years of Cold War Victory,” and the guest speaker will be retired Vice Admiral Albert “Big Al” Konetzni.

Uniform for the evening is service dress blues or bet-ter. Covers are not required. In addition, commands are encouraged to participate in the traditional centerpiece contest.

Military personnel should contact their command’s birth-day ball representative to pur-chase tickets. Others interested should contact Master Chief Electronics Technician Jon Smedley at (860) 694-3980.

EXPO helping community stop diabetes

On April 16, the American Diabetes Association EXPO will take place at the Connecticut Expo Center in Hartford, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event includes activities for people of all ages – including a Family Fun Zone with exciting activi-ties and information for the whole family. The EXPO also provides the community with a unique opportunity gets a free health screening, par-ticipate in cooking demon-strations by chefs of local restaurants, talk to exhibitors and listen to leading experts about diabetes prevention and management.

USS Iwo Jima reunion is scheduled for 2011

The USS Iwo Jima (LPH2/LHD7) shipmates reunion has been scheduled for June 1 through 5, 2011, at the Marriott City Center Hotel in Newport News, Va.

Those interested should contact Robert G. McAnally at (757) 723-0317 or via e-mail at yujack@megalink.net. All ship’s compa-ny and embarked Navy and Marine Corps person-nel are invited to attend.

“The Mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Service of the United States, eligible family mem-bers, and survivors when in need; and to receive and man-age funds to administer these programs”?

Located at approximately 250 offices ashore and afloat throughout the world, the Society’s work is accomplished mainly by its 3,500 dedicated, trained and caring volunteers who are supported by a small cadre of employees.

For more information, visit www.nmcrs.org.

USS Dallas Sailor named Service Person of the MonthBy Lt. Patrick Evans

Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs

EAST LYME, Conn. - A Sailor assigned to Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700) was named Service Person of the Month (SPOM) by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, March 16.

Sonar Technician (Submarines) 2nd Class Brian Hoffman received the honor during a dinner meeting of the Niantic Lions Club.

“It’s an honor to be here,” said Hoffman. “I don’t really look to do things for myself. I just do what i was brought up to do. Growing up, my dad always helped out our neigh-bors. When I helped, they tried to give me money, but my dad wouldn’t let me take it. That was ok because we saw the appreciation in their eyes.”

Hoffman’s service to com-munity extends on and off his submarine.

“If he wasn’t helping a ship-mate learn how to be a qualified submariner, he was out in town at a church helping with food. He was helping kids by tutoring at schools. He was marching in parades for veterans. I asked him why he was doing this, and he said that he likes giv-ing back,” said Mastcer Chief Tomas Garcia, Dallas’ Chief of the Boat.

Hoffman was set to receive his award in February, but his submarine was out at sea.

“I never want to go away from being able to honor what we call the pointy end of the spear. We want to make sure the people on the ships get hon-ored,” said Denny Hicks with the chamber.

The Service Person of the Month Program provides com-munity recognition of outstand-ing active duty enlisted per-

sonnel stationed in the New London/Groton area.

The program is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut in coopera-tion with all active duty units of military organizations perma-nently based in the area.

It is actively supported by local service clubs and civic organizations. Selectees are

honored at an event sponsored by one of the local clubs or organizations. Annually, the Eastern Connecticut Council of the Navy League of the United States selects the most outstand-ing man or woman from the “Service Person of the Month” selectees to be honored as the New London/Groton area “Sea/Shore Person of the Year.”

Photo by Lt. Patrick Evans

EAST LYME, Conn. - Sonar Technician (Submarines) 2nd Class Brian Hoffman, right, receives the Service Person of the Month award from Denny Hicks, from the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, March 16.

Academy donates furniture to local school districtsPhoto by Petty Officer 2nd Class

Timothy Tamargo, USCG

NEW LONDON, Conn. - Staff mem-bers from Johnston Public Schools and North Providence Public Schools move file cabinets that were donated by the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, March 15. More than 65 public schools across eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island were solicited for the furniture that has an estimated used commercial value of $30,500. The academy continues to partner with local school districts to support education initiatives. Coast Guard Academy Cadets volunteered 4,300 cadet hours in local schools during the 2010 Fall Semester, mentoring and tutoring in the classroom and volunteering in physical education classes.

From Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs

GROTON, Conn. - Six Sailors assigned to Submarine Group 2 will be honored as 2010 Submarine Force Junior Officers of the Year (JOOY) during a ceremony next month.

Four of the Sailors are from submarines homeported at Submarine Base New London. They are Lieutenant Peter I. Golden, USS San Juan (SSN 751); Lt. j.g. Gregg R. Singer, USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720); Lt. Timothy W. Manke, USS New Hampshire (SSN 778); and, Lt. Michael S. Hartzell, USS Alexandria (SSN 757).

The other two Sailors, assigned to submarines homeported at

Naval Station Norfolk, are: Lt. j.g. Brian A. Ross, USS Montpelier (SSN 765); and, Lt. Thomas Hawkins, USS Boise (SSN 764). Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet announced the winners of the 2010 Submarine Force Junior Officers of the Year (JOOY) last month.

“I congratulate the officers who were nominated and selected,” said Rear Adm. Michael McLaughlin, Commander, Submarine Group 2. “I am proud of their accomplishments and the effort it takes to stand out among the best of our talented submarine force junior officers.”

Events intended to recognize the significant accomplishments of these officers are planned in Washington D.C.

Submarine Force Junior Officers of the Year announced

Interested in starting your own business?By FFSC

GROTON, Conn. - Attention entrepreneurs…

Do you have the mindset and skills to be a business owner? The Senior Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) has pro-grams that support veterans in business start up and opera-tions. SCORE, is a nonprofit association dedicated to edu-cating entrepreneurs and help-ing small business start, grow and succeed nationwide. In addition, SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – a collaboration that provides assistance to over 20,000 busi-ness start ups each year.

You probably already know that starting a small business requires extensive research and analysis of many factors. But the one requiring the most criti-cal assessment is often over-looked by many entrepreneurs.

And, it’s as close as the nearest mirror.

That’s because wanting to be an entrepreneur is one thing; being one is quite another. You will take on responsibilities and commitments far different from those of an employee, even if you have management experi-ence. It’s a challenge that can be exhilarating and rewarding. Unless you’re prepared men-tally and emotionally, however, it can also be overwhelming.

Before you study financing options and plan store layouts, sit down and conduct a probing interview with yourself to see if you’re the right person for the all-important job of entrepre-neur-owner-boss.Are you a self-starter?

Nothing in business happens by itself. As the owner, you’re responsible for everything from establishing your firm’s vision to setting the daily work sched-ule. The fact that you’re explor-ing small business ownership

and asking questions is a good sign. Are you a positive thinker?

The moment you become a business owner, you repre-sent yourself, your business and your expectations for suc-cess. What you say and do must convey confidence and commitment to moving for-ward. Employees who sense these qualities will share that determination to succeed, even under difficult circumstances. If you work alone, there will be days when you have to be your own cheerleader.Are you disciplined?

Your days of the “9-to-5 rou-tine” are over. Running a small business requires a continu-ous commitment to quality and detail. You cannot afford to cut corners, miss deadlines or make promises beyond your capabilities. If you plan to run the business from home, you must be able to resist tempta-tions and distractions in order

to get your work done.Are you a lifelong learner?

Entrepreneurs who continu-ally seek information, new ideas and sound advice have the best chance for success. Being attuned to market trends and issues makes it easier to adjust products and services to customers’ needs and prefer-ences. You’re also in a better position to enhance your com-petitive advantage and efficien-cy, and address potential prob-lems before they harm your business. Can you market yourself and your business?

Some people have trouble with this one because of the negative (and often unfair) con-notations associated with being a “salesperson.” No business, no matter how good, will suc-ceed without some kind of mar-keting. The good news is that promoting your business is eas-ier than you may think as long as you know what to do and how to do it. After all, we all enjoy saying good things about ourselves. When you craft and tell your story in the right way, more people will be willing and eager to hear it.Can you be objective?

Your ideas and practices may seem “bulletproof,” but reality may be far different. Is there really a need for a particular product or service in your area? Are the hours of operation fair to your employees? Is renting equipment better than own-ing it? A good business owner

Recruit Military Veteran Opportunity ExpoA free hiring event to benefit military personnel and spouses is coming to the area in

April! Nearly 30 veteran-friendly organizations are expected to be on site with employ-ment, franchise, and educational opportunities.

Personnel who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, veterans who already have civilian work experience, members of the National Guard and reserves, and their spouses are invited. The job seekers will interview with corporate employers, law-enforcement agencies and other government employers, franchisors, and educational institutions.

The event takes place at Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot, Foxborough, Mass., April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This event is produced in cooperation with The American Legion; Purple Heart Services; and the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN).

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• NAVADMIN 108/10 reem-phasizes the Navy’s policy that prohibits possession of sub-stances or designated products that contain synthetic cannabi-noid compounds, such as Spice, Genie, Blaze, Dream, Ex-ses, Spark, Fusion, Dark Knight, Yucatan Fire and K2.

• On March 1, a ban on several of the synthetic can-nabis compounds common-ly found in Spice went into effect in the United States for at least one year while the Drug

Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Services fur-ther study whether these chem-icals and products should be permanently controlled. Adverse health effects

• According to the DEA, increased use of synthetic marijuana has led to a surge in emergency room visits and calls to poison control centers. Adverse health effects associat-ed with its use include seizures, hallucinations, paranoid behav-ior, agitation, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, racing heartbeat and

elevated blood pressure. • Case reports have also

described psychotic episodes, withdrawal and dependence associated with the use of these synthetic cannabinoids.

• These chemicals have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for human consumption, and there is no oversight of the manufacturing process. Although no official studies have been conducted on the effects on humans, health officials warn of the dangers associated with these unknown compound mixtures.

knows how to examine an issue from many perspectives and understand that strengths and limitations of each.

So how did your “candidate” for entrepreneur-owner-boss do? If every answer was a “yes,” your small business dream is on its way to becoming a reality. For areas of concern, the solution may be business counseling, management courses, or a concerted effort to discard some unproductive habits in favor new ones.

Finally, make it a point to conduct regular self-reviews.

Thinking and approaches that worked in the start-up phase may not be as appropriate for a thriving concern, or if a major market shift occurs. When you work for yourself, you want to be confident the entrepre-neur-owner-boss knows exactly what he or she is doing.

Visit the Web site http://www.score.org or contact the FFSC to find a local SCORE representa-tive and chapter for counseling and other assistance. The FFSC has many tools to assist you in making transition decisions and

starting on a successful path to your second career.

To learn more about starting your own business, visit the FFSC Job Fair, March 24 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the Groton Inn and Suites. This partnership between the FFSC and MWR provides a variety of employ-ment and career opportunities to sailors, retirees and spouses. Entrepreneurship isn’t for every-one, however, if you believe it’s the right choice for you, visit SCORE at our Job Fair and get started!

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Tax laws benefit troops, families

By Elaine Wilson American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON - Service members and their families have a few tax advantages at their dis-posal, as well as a few extra days in which to complete their taxes this year, a Defense Department tax expert said.

Due to Emancipation Day, a holiday recognized by the District of Columbia, govern-ment officials have pushed the nation’s tax filing deadline from April 15 to April 18, Army Lt. Col. Evan Stone, director of the Armed Forces Tax Council, told American Forces Press Service.

Along with the filing exten-sion, Stone pointed out several new and existing tax laws mili-tary members and their spouses should keep in mind as the dead-line draws near.

To start, people may have noticed an increase in their take-home pay, Stone said. The gov-ernment, he explained, reduced the Social Security tax from 6.2 percent of wages to 4.2 percent solely for the 2011 tax year.

“For example, a specialist with over two years of service would probably see about a $40 increase per month in his pay,” Stone said. But while take-home pay is on the rise, tax brackets won’t change. Congress extend-ed the 2010 tax brackets through 2011 and 2012, he said.

Other tax laws are specific to military members and their spouses, Stone said, citing the Combat Zone Tax Exclusion as an example. Under this exclu-sion, for any day a member spends in a combat zone, that entire month’s worth of base pay is excluded from gross income for income tax purposes, he explained.

There’s no limit to this exclu-sion for enlisted members and warrant officers, he noted; however, officers are limited to $7,714.80. “Anything above that would be included in the mem-ber’s gross income,” he said.

Deployed service members and their spouses also have at least a 180-day extension to file or pay taxes from the date they leave the combat zone, Stone said. To invoke this extension, people should write “combat

zone” across the top of their return.

Service members on duty out-side of the United States also are entitled to an automatic two-month extension, pushing the deadline to June 18. However, unlike with the Combat Zone Tax Exclusion, while they gain an extension to file and pay taxes, the interest on any taxes owed still will accrue from April 18 until taxes are paid, Stone said.

A significant tax break involves military allowances, he said. Under competitive compen-sation, housing and food allow-ances are nontaxable for income tax purposes, reducing taxable income at the end of the year and creating a savings of about $2,000 to $7,000, depending on salary, he explained.

“This can be significant, with tens of thousands of dollars that aren’t taxable,” he said.

Turning to state income taxes, Stone noted they can be compli-cated for service members and

their families, who move with greater frequency than many of their civilian counterparts. The Service Members’ Civil Relief Act has long granted service mem-bers the ability to retain their state of domicile for state tax purposes rather than the state where they are stationed.

For example, a service mem-ber may be stationed in Virginia, but owns a home, pays property taxes and votes in Ohio. That member is entitled to claim Ohio has the state of domicile and not file state income taxes for mili-tary wages in Virginia.

The government amended this same law in 2009 through the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act. In the past, a military spouse who moved to a new state and established a new residence there typically would claim that state as the state of domicile and pay state income taxes there, Stone explained. Now, spouses who move to a new state, reside there solely to live with their ser-vice member and are there pur-

suant to military orders won’t gain or lose a state of domicile for state income tax purposes. Some states, he added, also may require the spouse to have the same domicile as the service member to be eligible.

However, the law is compli-cated, Stone said, and each state may apply different guidance on the application of the relief act. He suggested spouses discuss their situation with a tax advisor to avoid being double taxed.

To help with this tax law and others, service members and their spouses have a host of free, expert tax-preparation services at their disposal, Stone said, from on-base centers to online soft-ware.

People can visit most any installation around the world for free, in-person tax-preparation assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, Stone said. The Armed Forces Tax Council oversees this pro-gram, which is managed locally by installation legal assistance offices and supervised by their respective service, he added.

Volunteer tax preparers are a mix of military members and civilians with tax experience or

just a desire to help, Stone said. All volunteers are trained and certified by the Internal Revenue Service before they’re able to prepare taxes.

“It’s a very popular program,” he said. Last year, “we elec-tronically filed over 250,000 returns.”

People can locate their closest military legal assistance office through the Armed Forces Legal Assistance Legal Services Locator at http://legalassistance.law.af.mil/content/locator.php.

Service members and their families also can take advan-tage of free, online electronic tax filing services through Military OneSource. The customized pro-gram offers free federal filing and free filing for up to three states.

People can access the H&R Block at Home program by going to Military OneSource at http://www.militaryonesource.com/ and clicking on “Tax Filing Services.” For free tax-related phone consultations, people can call the Military OneSource Tax Hotline at 1-800-730-3802 seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. EST.

The online program is open to active-duty Army, Navy, Marine

and Air Force personnel; Guard and Reserve service members regardless of activation status; as well as spouses, dependent children and family members standing in for a deployed ser-vice member.

Whether filing in person or online, Stone suggested people take advantage of the free advice offered at military tax centers.

“Even the simplest return may have issues or deductions or cred-its that a person might not be aware of,” he said.

To ease the process, Stone suggested people gather Social Security cards, wage and earning statements, interest and dividend statements, last year’s returns if available, bank account and rout-ing numbers for direct deposit, and other relevant information prior to a tax appointment. He also stressed the importance of attention to detail, noting that a common error is for people to enter the wrong Social Security numbers on IRS forms.

For more on military-related tax laws, people should visit the Military OneSource website or the IRS Web site, which features a section for service members and their families.

Girl Scouts fill truck for deployed troops

Photo by SN Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. – Groton based Girl Scout troops “fill the truck” outside Auto Zone on Route 12 in Groton, March 19. The girl scouts’ event provided the chance for people driving by to purchase cookies for deployed military overseas through the “Cookies for Heroes” program. The public was also invited to write notes and thank-you letters to military members around the world. Girl Scouts of Connecticut sent 100,000 boxes of cookies last year. To learn more about the Cookies for Heroes program, visit www.cookiesforheroes.com.

Drugs ...Continued from page 1

• The Navy’s policy on drug abuse is simple and clear: zero tolerance. • Substance abuse increases risk to lives and mission, and undercuts unit readiness and

morale. • Adverse health effects, including seizures, hallucinations and vomiting, may result from the

use of Spice and similar compounds. • Sailors who wrongfully possess Spice or similar substances will be held accountable.

• DEA ruled the five synthetic compounds used to manufacture Spice, JWH-018, JWH-073, JWH-200, CP-47,497 and cannabicyclohexanol, as controlled substances.

• In the last five months, 192 Sailors were held accountable for use or possession of Spice or a Spice derivative.

• Navywide, positive urinalyses have dropped 50 percent during the last 10 years.

Key messages

Facts and figures

4 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, March 24, 2011

‘We Can Do It’J. Howard Miller

1942We Can Do It poster for Westinghouse, closely associated

with Rosie the Riveter, although not a depiction of the cultural icon itself. Pictured Geraldine Doyle (1924-

2010), at age 17. Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon of the United States, representing the American

women who worked in factories during World War II, many of whom worked in the manu-

facturing plants that produced munitions and war supplies. These women sometimes

took entirely new jobs replacing the male workers who were in the military.

By SN Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. – From Women serving as contract nurses during the battle of 1812, to women serving on board submarines in the pres-ent, women have played a sig-nificant role in the history of “The World’s Finest Navy”. Celebrating Women’s History in the month this March, here are some milestones from more than two centuries of wom-en’s struggle for equality in the United States Navy.

1812First record of women at sea

-- War of 1812, U.S. ships logs show women serving as con-tract nurses for War of 1812.

1858First armed ship named for a

woman to serve with US Navy. Harriet Lane (Revenue Cutter) named for niece of President James Buchanan, who served as Buchanan’s White House host-ess. The ship was transferred to Navy 1858, later returned to Revenue Cutter Service. Transferred to Navy when Civil War began, 1861; captured by Confederates at Galveston Jan 1863. Not returned to Government service after end of war.

1908U.S. Navy Nurse Corps is

established on May 13. The first 20 nurses (in reality, the first women in the Navy) report to Washington, D.C., that October. By the end of World War I, numbers had escalated to 1,386. Women worked trans-port duty overseas (England, Ireland, Scotland).

1916The Naval Reserve Act of

1916 allowed for enlistment of qualified “persons” for service.

Secretary of the Navy, Josephus Daniels (his assistant was Franklin D. Roosevelt) asked, “Is there any law that says a Yeoman must be a man?”

On March, 19, 1917, the Navy authorized the enlist-ment of women. Designated as “Yeoman” they unofficially became known as “yeoma-nettes.” On the first day of draft registration, female “sea-soned veterans” of two months were processing paperwork of the male draftees. All the women were assigned to an old tug, USS Triton, and had (F) added to their name. There was no boot camp. In addition to Yeomanettes, they were also referred to as Yeoman (F), lady sailors, and Yeowomen.

When the armistice was signed on November 11, 1918, there were 11,275 yeomanettes in the Naval service, with some 300 “Marinettes” in the Marine Corps. During this time, assign-ments included recruiting, bond duties, general clerical work, production in ammunition fac-tories, designing camouflage, drafting, translation, and radio operation. While most were stationed in Washington D.C., some were stationed in France, Guam, and Hawaii. Men and women at that time earned $28.75 per month, the begin-ning of equal pay.

1942Public Law 689 (Naval

Reserve Act of 1938) amended July 30, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to include the Women’s Auxiliary Reserve, later known as the “WAVES,” for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. More than 27,000 women were on active duty in the Navy at this time. Wellesley College President Mildred McAfee,

selected to lead the new Women’s Reserve, was sworn in as a Lieutenant Commander on August 3, 1942. That same year, authorization was passed for women to hold the rank of Captain, and McAfee was pro-moted to that rank.

WWII training in conducted at Smith College for officers and Hunter College for enlisted. More than 86,000 women were on duty on V-J Day.

Day-to-day operation of Navy is supported by WAVES. They filled traditional roles, such as in administrative and medical ratings, and non-traditional roles such as rigging para-chutes, instructing men in free and fixed gunnery, instructing pilots in celestial instrument navigation, aviation instrument repair (so new they had to con-struct their own instruments), air traffic control, aircraft mechanics - machinist mate - repairing every type of combat aircraft.

V-J Day - Navy recogniz-es accomplishments - keeps women on active duty

During WWII, 81 nurses, including Navy nurses, were taken prisoner by the Japanese on Guam and in the Republic of the Philippines.

1947The Army-Navy Nurses Act

(Public Law 36-80C) establishes the Nurse Corps as a permanent Staff Corps of the Navy and the Army. It also authorizes permanent commissioned rank for nurses.

1948On June 12, President Harry

Truman signed Public Law 625, the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, abolishing the Women’s Auxiliary Reserve and making it possible for women to enter the U.S. Navy in active or reserve status. Although women were achiev-ing great success, it was not without restrictions. Women could constitute no more than two percent of the total force. Officer numbers were limited to ten percent of that two percent. Promotions above O-3 were capped. The URL Director of the WAVES served as an O-6, but that was only as long as she filled that billet. No flag rank; 10 USC 6015; Women could serve as General Unrestricted Line officers only.

1976First women URL offi-

cer, RADM Fran McKee, is appointed flag rank. Women were admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy. Women began to attend Aviation Officer Candidate School. Eighty-seven of 102 ratings open to women.

1978Congress approved change to

combat exclusion law to permit Navy to assign women to sup-port and non-combatant ships, putting the Women in Ships program into force. Surface Warfare and Special Operations communities opened to women. First woman, SKCM Margaret I. Gramlich, assigned to a

Command Master Chief billet ashore.

1983First woman SWO screened

for XO afloat. First woman, Commodore Grace Hopper, was spot promoted to Flag rank in the Restricted Line. More than 5,700 women served as Navy officers (8% of the Navy’s officer strength) and more than 37,000 enlisted women comprise 8% of the Navy’s enlisted ranks. Due to their combat relationship, only two officer communities, Submarine and Special Warfare, and 13 of 100 enlisted ratings remain closed to women.

1988First woman was select-

ed for command at sea. First woman Navy astronaut was selected.(LCDR Kathryn Sullivan, USNR). Twenty-four Combat Logistics Force (CLF) ships open to women.

19912,600 Navy women par-

ticipated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The second woman assumes com-mand at sea. (CDR Command - 1110). December 1991: As a part of FY-92 Authorization Bill, 10 U.S.C. 6015, amended for women aviators; creation of the Presidential Commission on the assignment of women in the Armed Forces. DoD policy to delay implementation of com-bat exclusion law change pend-ing results of the Presidential Commission. Second woman became executive officer of air-craft squadron.

1995USS Abraham Lincoln

deploys to Western Pacific with mixed gender crew. First large deployment of women on combatant complete. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower com-

pletes a successful deployment to Mediterranean with approxi-mately 400 women assigned.)

First woman Intelligence Specialist to be placed for independent duty on surface combatant (IS1 Robin Sou - USS Briscoe). First woman Seaman to Admiral graduates (ENS Donna I. Coccodrilli, ENS Nancy I. Schmidt), assigned to Newport, R.I., for SWOS. First woman to complete Submarine Engineering Duty officer qualification, eligible to wear “Dolphins” (LCDR Mary Townsend-Manning).

1996The guided missile destroy-

er Hopper, DDG 70, commis-sioned on Saturday, January the 6th at Bath Ironworks in Bath, Maine. Named after Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper who was one of the pioneering spirits in the field of computer technology, and led the Navy into the computer age. She first retired in 1967, then called back to active duty and retired a second time in 1986. She died in 1992. This is only the first time since World War II and the second time in the Navy’s history that a warship has been named for a woman from the Navy’s own ranks.

2010In October, Navy announc-

es women will begin serving on four U.S. submarines in December 2011. Twenty-four are in training; the subs on which they will deploy are the USS Wyoming and USS Georgia, both homeported in Kings Bay, Georgia, and the USS Ohio and USS Maine, homeported in Bangor, Washington.

Resources:www.CNN.comwww.Navygirl.org

Women in the Navy, milestones in history

Shown is Lynn Grooms, SN, who is part of an oil recovery operation on the water-front. She drives the boats and helps get the vessel underway. Here the artist has depicted her twice: once steering and again pulling in the lines for shoving off.

‘On an Oil Recovery Barge’Christine Cancelli

Oil on canvas, 1974

The setting for this painting is Naval Air Station, North Island in the metropolitan San Diego area. Ensign Joellin Drag of HC-3 Squadron was the only woman helo pilot at that station when the painting was made. With her under the front of the helicopter is pilot Catherine Graham. They are going through the routine checks that precede every flight - a pro-cess called “turning up.” Aviation training was opened to women in 1973 and the naval flight officer program six years later.

This woman operates a telegraph key. The Navy ran a school for radio personnel beginning in 1942. Research suggests that John Falter used a naval photograph taken dur-ing March 1943 of Virginia L. Scott as the basis for this image. She is sending a message from the code room of the Radio School at Madison, Wisconsin. The Navy used this paint-ing to print 40,000 posters, 71,000 window cards and 57,000 car cards in June of 1943.Falter infused the subjects of his recruiting posters with striking expression. In the 1940s, a poster such as this one with its dramatic lighting, serious tone and portrayal of a woman performing a job formerly reserved for men would have caught and held a passerby’s attention.

‘WAVE Radio Operator’John Falter

Oil on canvas, 1943

About 37,000 American women took part in the Persian Gulf War, the largest deployment of women in history. Ten percent of these women were Navy personnel. They served on support ships - ammunition, supply, tenders, and oilers - and in Military Sealift and Combat Logistics Force vessels. Others were in heli-copter combat support squadrons, construc-tion battalions, and in a cargo-handling and port unit at Bahrain.

‘50-Caliber Watch’John Charles Roach

Oil on canvasboard, 1991

Christine CancelliOil on canvas, 1974

Beginning in the 1980s, female helicopter pilots got the opportunity to land on aircraft carriers, one of the most challenging maneuvers that a pilot could ever tackle. This MH-53 can operate from carriers and other warships. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, the MH-53 was used primarily for Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM), with a secondary mission of shipboard delivery. Mine hunting and mine clearing operations were very successful during OIF.

‘Preflight walkaround of a MH-53 Helicopter’Monica Allen-Perin, CDR

Watercolor, 2003

Here, it’s the WAVE and Sailor together to patch bullet holes in the wing tip pontoon of a naval flying boat in from patrol duty.

‘Patched to Fly Another Day’Howard Baer

Watercolor, 1943

‘Woman Helo Pilot Turning Up’

Artwork sourced from Naval History and Heritage Command

www.history.navy.mil

Thursday, March 24, 2011 • THE DOLPHIN • 5

Blue, Gold, and Green

Photo by SN Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. – More than 750 run-ners participated in the St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run, March 18. Sailors and guests from Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) and other SUBASE tenant commands competed in the 2.6 mile race that began and returned to Dealey Center Plaza on Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE).

Running time awayBy MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. – As Sailors across Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) pre-pare for the Spring 2011 Physical Readiness Test (PRT) many are looking to improve their times on the cardio portion of the test. The Morton Hall gymnasium staff offer a six-week class that is designed to help Sailors do just that.

The running program is designed to improve Sailors run times through a variety of train-ing methods, from standard running and run, sprint, jog drills to treadmill training and work-outs on the gyms elliptical machines.

“My hope is that everyone enrolled in the program not only passes the run portion of their PRT,” said program coordinator Claire Jeffcoat, “but also that they improves on those times.”

As the weather continues to warm up at SUBASE, Jeffcoat hopes to get the Sailors out-doors and utilize different training methods. The unique setting of SUBASE’s upper base offers a variety of hills for runners to increase their endurance and stamina.

“I want to give the Sailors a variety of ways to improve,” said Jeffcoat. “We may run on the outdoor track or across the base itself.”

As the class kicked off March 14, twelve Sailors from across the base signed up to utilize this unique program.

“I hope to improve my run time by at least a minute,” said Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Joshua Cooper from SUBASE’s Port Operations Department. “I usually run a 13 minute mile and a half, so cutting it down to 12 minutes would be great.”

Jeffcoat expressed that even though signups for the class were over, people can still come to the class and run with them if they were look-ing to improve their run time.

“The gym personnel are outstanding,” added Cooper, “they are always changing things up and looking for ways to help us improve our-selves.”

With only four weeks until the Spring PRT cycle begins, it’s not too late to make that last push to improve your PRT scores. For more information about the gyms on SUBASE and the programs they provide, contact the Morton Hall gymnasium at (860) 694-3521.

Photo by MC1 Peter Blair

GROTON, Conn. – Sailors from Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) run a mock Physical Readiness Test (PRT) on the indoor track at the Morton Hall gymnasium, March 14. The Sailors participated in the first day of the six-week running class designed to improve their run times for the PRT.

The Garde Arts Center announces three stellar addi-tions to its 2010-2011 season lineup with performances by piano and vibraphone duo Sergio Salvatore and Christos Rafalides (March 26), the international jazz trumpet vir-tuosoMichael Varekamp (April 8) and Miles Davis protégé Wallace Roney (April 21).

Each performance will be preceded by a special Chat & Dine with the Artists event, catered by local sushi restau-rant Singapore Grill. In addi-tion, special Master Classes with the artists will be offered free to community musicians and music lovers each perfor-mance day. The performances and master classes are sup-ported by the Jazz@Garde Community fund, a communi-ty-supported fund of the Garde Arts Center established by Ken Kitchings to foster jazz and jazz-related programs at the Garde.

Two definitively jazz instru-ments - piano and vibraphone - are paired by two of its best young practitioners, Sergio Salvatore and Christos Rafalides, in “Piano Vibes,”an evening of jazz standards, new work and great improvisation, March 26 at 8 p.m. A master class will be offered free of charge at 3 pm. Musicians at all levels from ages 12 and up may register and bring their instruments.

Pianist Salvatore, who has recorded with such nota-ble players as Chick Corea, Michael & Randy Brecker, Gary Burton, Jay Anderson, Danny Gottlieb and many oth-ers, has performed around the world including Carnegie Hall and the Ravinia Jazz Festival. His partner for the evening, New York-based vibraphon-ist and composer Rafalideshas appeared with the Charles Mingus “Epitaph” Band, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis. Recent highlight appearances include a performance as featured soloist with the Orchestra of Colours at the Athens Concert Hall and with Mike Stern and Dave Weckl on George Fakanas’ critically acclaimed “Domino” CD. Rafalides has also added his vibraphone and marimba textures to recent recordings of vocalists Chaka Khan, Christy Baron and Greek popular singer/songwriter Alkinoos Ioannidis. Tickets to “Piano Vibes” featuring Pianist Sergio Salvatore and Vibraphonist Christos Rafalidesare are $25 and include the 7 p.m. Chat & Dine with the Artist event. Admission to the 3 p.m. mas-ter class requires pre-registra-tion by calling (860) 444-7373, Ext.1.

From The Netherlands, the

international jazz trumpet vir-tuoso, Michael Varekamp, one of jazz music’s leading inter-preters of Louis Armstrong’s influence of music, stops on his national tour at the Garde Oasis Room for “Louis Armstrong Celebration” with his quintet, April 8 at 8 p.m. A master class for students will be offered free of charge at 2 p.m.

A trumpet player by the age of 10, Varekamp was deeply affected by a Louis Armstrong album which he found among his father’s music collection when he was 12. The next year Varekamp began leading his first jazz band and continued to explore the world of jazz, leading to the career he has today. In October 2001, he received Japan’s Kobe Award for outstanding young talent. Tickets to “Louis Armstrong Celebration” with the Michael Varekamp Quintet are $25 and include the 7 p.m. Chat & Dine with the Artist event. Admission to the 2 p.m. mas-ter class requires pre-registra-tion by calling (860) 444-7373, Ext.1.

The musical legacy of the leg-endary jazz trumpeter, Miles Davis, will lovingly be shared by his protégé, a jazz master in his own right, Wallace Roney and his outstanding quartet, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. A free master class for students will be offered at 3:30 p.m. Admired and respected by his colleagues and elders since the age of 16, Roney has been an integral part of the band with Tony Williams, Ornette Coleman, Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Jones, Walter Davis Jr.,

Herbie Hancock, Carole King, Joni Mitchell and more. He was one of the few musicians of his generation who learned and perfected his craft directly from the jazz masters, but his most important and meaning-ful relationship was with Miles Davis.Roneywas mentored by Miles Davis after Miles heard him in 1983 at his birthday gala performance in Carnegie Hall. Their association peaked when Miles chose Wallace to share the stage at his historic performance in Montreux in 1991. After Davis died, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Wayne Shorter, Tony Williams and Roney banded together and toured the world in tribute. Tickets to “Tribute to Miles: Wallace Roney Quartet” are $35 and include the 6:30 p.m. Chat & Dine with the Artist event. Admission to the 3:30 p.m. master class requires pre-registration by calling (860) 444-7373, Ext.1.

Garde Arts Center tick-ets are available at the Garde Box Office, 325 State St., New London, Conn. The Garde Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and two hours prior to curtain on performance days. Beginning March 21, the Garde Box Office will change its hours to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. but will continue to open two hours prior to performances. Tickets may be purchased online at www.gardearts.org or by phone during regular box office hours at (860) 444-7373, Ext. 1. To pre-register for Master Classes, call (860) 444-7373, Ext. 1.

Garde adds three jazz performanc to schedule

Now showing at Dealey Center Theater

March 25 6:00 p.m. UnknownMarch 26 3:00 p.m. Gnomeo and Juliet 5:00 p.m. Unknown

7:00 p.m. I Am Number 4 March 27 3:00 p.m. Gnomeo and Juliet 5:00 p.m. I Am Number 4

7:15 p.m. UnknownMarch 28 6:00 p.m. I Am Number 4March 29 6:00 p.m. UnknownMarch 30 6:00 p.m. I Am Number 4March 31 6:00 p.m. Unknown

Unknown Cast: Liam Neeson, January Jones, Rated: PG 13, Story Type: Drama, Thriller and Adaptation, Runtime: 109 min.

Gnomeo and Juliet Cast: James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Rated: G, Story Type: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Musical/Performing Arts and Animation, Rated: 84 min.

I Am Number 4 Cast: Alex Pettyfer, Timmothy Olyphant, Rated: PG 13, Story Type: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller and Adaptation, Runtime: 110 min.

Next Week:Big Mommas: Like Father Like Son and Hall Pass

World of Words Ireland The World of Words Irish

celebration at the Groton Public Library concludes with a step dancing program presented by the Spirited Soles Irish Dance Academy in Oakdale, March 30 at 7 p.m. Dancers of all ages in cos-tume will perform step danc-ing. A spokesperson from the Academy will explain how step dancing is taught and how the dancers progress as they become more accom-plished. A brief history of step dancing will be discussed as well. Refreshments will be served after the program. No registration is required.

This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Library at (860) 441-6750 or visit the library’s Web site at www.grotonpl.org.Small Business Workshops

The Small Business

Administration (SBA) is offer-ing a free three-part series of workshops this spring at the Groton Public Library.

The first session will take place April 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and will feature representatives from the SBA, Connecticut Community Investment Corporation, Chelsea Groton Bank and seCTer on “Financing Your Business.”

On May 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., “Government Contracting” will be dis-cussed with presenters from the SBA and the Connecticut Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP).

The final workshop in the series is “Starting Your Business”, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. Speakers from SCORE and the Smart Start/Connecticut Licensing Info Center will lead the seminar.Books 2 Movies

The Groton Public Library

will screen the movie “The Social Network” April 11 at 1:30 p.m. This film is a chroni-cle of the founding of Facebook, the social networking Web site that made Mark Zuckerberg the youngest billionaire in history. The movie revolves around the two lawsuits aimed at the brilliant Zuckerberg. The movie is rated PG-13 and runs for 120 minutes. Classic Cinema

The Groton Public Library will screen the film, “12 Angry Men” April 19 at 2 p.m. Starring Henry Fonda, this is a courtroom drama of a murder trial. The jury rush-es to a guilty verdict until one jury member’s dissen-sion stops them. The movie runs for 96 minutes.

These events are free and open to the public. No regis-tration is required. For more information, call the library at 860-441-6750.

Programs, events at Groton Public Library

6 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, March 24, 2011

4-H plans Boston tripApril Vacation Camp

Teen Open Mic NightTeens, Celebrate National Library Week! Get Your Idol On at

the Groton Public Library, April 13 at 7 p.m., in the Library’s teenscape. Here’s your chance to take your band out of the garage, read your poetry to someone other than the cat and per-form in front of a live audience.

Sign up in advance or on the eve of the performance. Acts must be rated PG and should not contain profanity. Contact Anne Campbell at (860) 441-6750 or acampbell@town.groton.ct.us with any questions about your act.

Volunteens!April is National Volunteer Month and the Groton Public

Library is offering a new opportunity for students in grade six and up to lend a hand at the library and in the community.

The initial meeting of Volunteens will be held April 5 at 4 p.m., in the library’s teenscape. Bring your energy and ideas to make a difference.

The first volunteer opportunity will be a library clean-up day, April 19, to celebrate Earth Week and Global Youth Service Day.

Regular meetings are scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month: May 3, June 7, and July 5 with additional meetings as the group decides.

Teen events at GPL

Events, programs at BML

The Camp Ojiketan Program will be conducting registration for their Summer 2011 camp session. The theme this year will be “Rockin’ the 3RD Rock!” New this year: Parents may select camp care by the week

Lunch is provided to all campersParents who choose all the camp weeks

and pay for the entire camp in advance are eligible for a 50 percent discount on the last week of camp.

Registration is as follows:April 4: In-house SAC patronsApril 11: Active duty family members

April 18: DoD and NAF family membersRegistration will continue until full!Field trips, breakfast, lunch, and after-

noon snacks are included!We hope your child will be joining us for the

many exciting adventures we have planned! The cost is based on total family income; please bring a recent earning statement with you plus $5 for a summer camp T-shirt. A non-refundable deposit equal to one week of camp care is required at the time of registration by all patrons. Spots fill quickly so plan your sum-mer now! Call (860) 694-4702 for details.

Camp Ojiketan registration

The School Age Care Program is hosting their annu-al April Vacation Camp Week, April 18 through 22. Camp will run Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Camp is available to children between the ages of 5 (going into 1st grade) and 12 of active duty military per-sonnel, DoD civilian employ-ees, reservists on active duty or reservists in training, DoD contractors working full time on one of the military installa-tions in the region, and active duty Coast Guard. Children who are five must be enrolled in Kindergarten.

Trips to the Yale Peabody Museum and Mystic Aquarium are planned. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided! There is a 20 per-cent discount offered for each additional child enrolled in the same family.

Registration will be held the week of March 30. Call (860) 694-4702 to sched-ule an appointment. A non-refundable $50 deposit will be required. The deposit will be applied to your child’s vaca-tion camp fee. Come and join the fun!

Swingin’ Spring Sing-A-Long Children and their grownups are invited to the Bill Memorial

Library, in the City of Groton, April 13 at 10:30 a.m., for Swingin’ Spring Sing-Along. Join the library staff for a morning of live music and silly songs with special guest singer/guitarist Robin St. Pierre. This is a free program open to children of all ages. No registration is required. Call the library at (860) 445-0392 for more information. Afterschool Snack

The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children in grades 1 through 5 to a special after school story program on Thursdays at 4 p.m. Afterschool Snack will begin April 7 and run through May 12, with no session April 21. The program features short stories, a snack provided by the library, and a fun craft or activity. Stop in or call the library at (860) 445-0392 to register.

Library hours are Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Photo by SN Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. – Jadelyn Perry reads a page from “Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday”, as Heidi Rechlan, a New London 4-H intern, shares the story with children at the Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Library, March 21. While parents planned the bus trip to Boston, (which will take place March 26), children took turns read-ing, planning out the things they can for ‘free’, and making their own butter to use on bread brought in by 4-H representatives.

OLD LYME, Conn. – On May 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme opens free to every-one for this eighth annual com-munity day. It is the only day each year the museum is open without charge to celebrate spring and showcase its sum-mer offerings to the public. It is a great time to gather family and friends for a day of excit-ing programs, exceptional art, and beautiful views. Visitors of all ages will enjoy explor-ing two special exhibitions, In Bloom: Mountain Laurel and the Lyme Art Colony and Inspiration and Impact: The Legacy of the Hartford Steam Boiler Collection, wander-ing through historic gardens,

playing gallery games, making art, visiting an artist’s stu-dio, or just strolling along the Lieutenant River.

Visitors can also enjoy the restored Griswold House, where artists painted directly on the doors and wall panels over one hundred years ago – there’s no other place like it in America! Enjoy refreshments and try ice cream from the Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe, including Miss Florence’s Ripple Crunch, a flavor they created for the museum.

Last year, the Museum’s free day drew a record num-ber of visitors who enjoyed a relaxing day at one of the area’s top cultural attractions. “Many visitors on our annual

free day have never been to the Museum before,” stated David D.J. Rau, Director of Education and Outreach. “The fun and educational activities for all ages are a wonderful introduction to all we have to offer.”

A historic center for American art, the Florence Griswold Museum encom-passes eleven acres along the Lieutenant River in Old Lyme. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The Museum is located at 96 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, exit 70 off I-95. For additional information, contact the muse-um at (860) 434-5542 or www.FlorenceGriswoldMuseum.org.

May 7 is free day at Florence Griswold Museum

Thursday, March 24, 2011 • THE DOLPHIN • 7

By William Kenny

MM(Weapons) “A” SchoolTwelve Sailors of Class 11030

graduated from Machinist Mate (Weapons) ‘A’ School, March 18.

Machinist Mate 1st Class (Submarines) Chaz Lewis was the class instructor.

Machinist Mate Fireman Adam Taylor, USS La Jolla (SSN

701), received the Torpedoman Plaque as Class Honorman with a Grade Point Average of 96.69 and was meritoriously advanced as a result of his aca-demic achievement.

Machinist Mate Fireman Recruit William Upton received a Torpedoman School Coin as most improved student. SOAC

Twenty members of “Class 10060” graduated from the

Submarine Officer Advanced Course, March 11. Graduates were addressed by Captain Peter Clarke, Commodore, Submarine Squadron Two.

The L. Y. Spear Award was presented by retired Captain David McCall, to the Class Honor Graduate, Lieutenant Patrick Weed, USS Columbia (SSN 771).

Lt. James Wendler, USS Dallas (SSN 700), received the David Lloyd Award for Excellence.

Lt. Douglas Rosaaen,

USS Hawaii (SSN 776), was recipient of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Award. Both Weed and Rosaaen were Graduates with Distinction.

Lt. William Brown received the SOAC Outstanding Instructor Award.SOBC

Sixty-three officers, Class 11020, graduated from the Submarine Officer Basic Course, March 18. Rear Admiral Michael McLaughlin, Commander, Submarine Group Two, was the guest speaker.

Ensign Matthew S. Horner received the L. Y. Spear Award and a gold watch as class hon-orman in recognition of his overall superior academic per-formance.

Ensign Adam F. Schaefer was recipient of the Admiral Andrew I. McKee Award. The McKee award is given to the graduate who displays excel-lence in the submarine sys-tems and diving trainer por-tions of the course and, who demonstrates superior perfor-mance in the areas of subma-rine design and safety.

Lieutenant Troy D.

Vandenburg was awarded the Naval Submarine League Fire Control Excellence Award for achieving the greatest under-standing of Target Motion

Analysis (TMA) as measured by demonstrated proficiency in plotting mechanics and fire control system operation.

Sailors graduate from SUBSCOL

By William Kenny

GROTON, Conn - Seventy-five Sailors, Class 11140/11150, USS Perch (SS 176), graduated from Basic Enlisted Submarine School, March 11.

Electronics Technician 2nd Class (Submarines) David Pennick, Fire Control Technician 1st Class (Submarines) Terrill Bennett and FT1(SS) Richard Turnupseed were class instructors.

Seaman David Badaczewski was Class Honorman with a 96.7 Grade Point Average. Badaczewski continues in the Apprentice Team Training (ATT) pipeline.

Seaman Apprentice Caleb Sweet was recipient of the Submarine League’s William Purdum Award for most improved student. Sweet joins Badaczewski in ATT.

Seaman Recruit Michael Gannon received the Navy League Award for his aca-demic efforts and will also continue in ATT.

SN Michael Caruso was recipient of the Submarine Veterans Heritage Award as Class Leader.

SA Carver Wiggins, who continues in the ATT pipeline, was meritoriously advanced because of outstanding aca-demic achievement.

With Grade Point Averages over 90.0, SN Kevin Licht, SA Christopher Trueman, SA Andrew Theroux, SR Jeremiah Moos, SA Joshua Stevens, SN David Carlin and SN Zachary Lewis were named Graduates with Distinction.

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT AQUA RESTAURANT

CLINTON - The Clinton Chamber of Commerce will hold Busi-ness After Hours at Aqua Restaurant, 34 Riverside Drive, Clin-ton, on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. This event is sponsored by Clinton Subway, Custom Wood Components and Technique Printers. The event includes light refreshments and hors d’ oeuvres. There is a cash bar. It will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Business After Hours is a regularly scheduled chamber network-ing function open to all local businesspeople and their staff mem-bers, whether or not they are chamber members. The get-to-gether is intended to assist local businesspeople in making new contacts and working relationships. Admission for Business Af-ter Hours is $10 prepaid and $12 at the door. Walk-ins are wel-come. For more information or directions call the Clinton Cham-ber of Commerce at (860) 669-3889 or emaile chamber@clintonct.com.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEEKS TAG SALE VENDORS

The Clinton Chamber of Commerce will hold a tag sale on Sat-urday, May 21, 2011 on the Pierson School Lawn, Main Street, Clinton. The sale will run from 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Limited vendor space is available to individuals as well as civic and non-profit groups for a prepaid nonrefundable fee of $20 per space. Rental space arrangements can be made by calling the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 860-669-3889 or emailing

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By William Kenny

GROTON, Conn. - Fifty-nine Sailors, Class 11120/11130, USS Missouri (SSN 780), graduated from Basic Enlisted Submarine School, Feb. 25.

Machinist Mate 2nd Class (Submarines) Gregory LeClair, Electronics Techinician 2nd Class (Submarines) David Sidorakis, Fire Control Technician 2nd Class (Submarines) Christopher Omary and FT1(SS) Joseph Viger were class instructors.

Seaman Recruit Jarred Conway was Class Honorman with a 94.65 Grade Point Average. Conway, who will continue in the Apprentice Team Training (ATT) pipe-line, was also meritoriously

advanced because of outstand-ing academic achievement.

SR Ryan Sandberg was recipient of the Submarine League’s William Purdum Award for most improved stu-dent. Sandberg joins Conway in ATT.

Seaman Kevin Mai received the Navy League Award for his academic efforts and also continues in ATT.

MM3 Robert Gonzales was recipient of the Submarine Veterans Heritage Award as Class Leader.

With Grade Point Averages over 90.0, SR Andrew Schmitt, SR Nathaniel Gilbert, Seaman Apprentice Justin Hotel, SN Timothy Trouche, Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Michael Kimball and SR John McKenzie joined Mai and Gonzales as Graduates with Distinction.

USS Missouri Class joins the fleet

USS Perch class joins the fleet

8 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, March 24, 2011

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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthDATE(s) TIME

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Scholarships available from Funeral Directors Association

There still is time for Connecticut high school seniors considering a future in one of the “helping pro-fessions” to apply for college funds from the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association (CFDA). The deadline for applications is Friday, April 8. A total of eight $500 col-lege scholarships will be presented – one to a student in each of the state’s eight counties.

This is the 11th consecutive year that the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association has spon-sored its Family Support Services Scholarship program to support graduating high school seniors who are pursuing careers in a profession that provides emotion-al or medical support for families. It includes such fields as counsel-ing, social services, psychology, psychiatry, nursing, medicine, social work, gerontology, and funeral service.

To receive an application, call the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association at (860) 721-0234 or

(800) 919-2332, or download an application from the association’s Web site at www.ctfda.org.

To be eligible for the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association “Family Support Services Scholarship” program, candidates must:

• Be a high school senior who will graduate in June 2011;

• Be a legal resident of the state of Connecticut;

• Be pursuing a career that provides emotional, medical or physical support for families. This includes such professions as care-giving, counseling, social services, psychology, psychiatry, nursing, medicine, social work, gerontol-ogy, and funeral service; and

• Have maintained at least a B grade point average in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades.

All candidates must submit the application form and a current high school transcript. The appli-cation form must be neat and leg-ible, and filled out completely.

By American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON - The dead-line for eligible service members, veterans and their beneficiaries to apply for special retroactive pay as compensation for involuntary extensions of their military ser-vice contracts has been extended to April 8, Defense Department officials recently announced.

The deadline extension is included in the continuing reso-lution President Barack Obama signed March 18 that provided funding for government opera-tions through April 8.

The Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay was established to compensate for the hardships military members encountered when their service was involun-tarily extended under Stop Loss

authority between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009. Eligible mem-bers or their beneficiaries may submit a claim to their respective military services to receive the benefit of $500 for each full or partial month served in a Stop Loss status.

When the special pay program began on Oct. 21, 2009, the ser-vices estimated 145,000 service members, veterans and beneficia-ries were eligible for this benefit. Because the majority of those eli-gible had separated from the mili-tary, the services have engaged in extensive and persistent outreach efforts to reach them and remind them to apply, officials said.

To apply for Stop Loss pay or for more information, includ-ing submission requirements and service-specific links, go to http://www.defense.gov/stoploss.

Deadline for ‘Stop Loss’ extended