SUBASE Easter Egg Hunt will be across from golf course next to SLC!

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Bellator Girls visit SUBASE

Photo by MCSN Gabriel Bevan

GROTON, Conn. – Bellator Girls, Mercedes and Jade, meet and greet Sailors at Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) Cross Hall Galley, March 30. The Bellator girls gave Sailors autographed pictures and posed with them for photos. For more on the Bellator Girls’ visit, see pages 4 and 5.

By Commander, Submarine Group Two Public Affairs

GROTON, Conn. - More than 100 people attend-ed the first Southeastern Connecticut Submarine Force Birthday Ball Sing-off at Fitch High School March 24 in Groton.

Of the 14 contestants who belted out their favor-ite lyrics in the auditorium of Fitch High School, a 20-year old junior attend-ing the University of Connecticut from Mystic, Conn., won the sing-off.

“It’s a good opportunity to sing the national anthem at this year’s Submarine Force Birthday Ball,” said Christine Fisher, who also added that her boy-friend, who is assigned to a Groton-based subma-rine, encouraged her to audition.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to perform for the ball. All of the finalists were great singers and it was a great experi-ence,” said Fisher, who was also a 2009 graduate from Fitch High School.

Brittney Longyear, one of the three finalists select-ed by the judges to per-form the national anthem said she decided to enter the competition for a good cause.

“I always look at these types of events going toward a good cause and I love to get involved with things that are bigger than me,” said Longyear, who

has been singing since the age of three, and has per-formed at various fund-raisers to raise awareness for cancer research and competed in national sing-ing contests.

Active duty military per-sonnel also participated in the sing-off. Yeoman 2nd Class Alex Kuen, assigned to Submarine Surveillance and Equipment Program Atlantic, who studied opera in college, enter-tained the audience with his singing and his two-year old son’s appearance on stage during his audi-tion.

“Anytime I can sing in front of people I will grab at the opportunity,” said Kuen, who was the third finalist chosen to perform the national anthem in front of the panel of judges prior to Fisher’s selection. Kuen has some impressive singing credentials; he used to sing professionally in a barbershop quartet out of Providence, R.I.

Kuen’s wife Meaghan was overjoyed with her husband’s performance, “so very proud.”

Besides Kuen, other con-testants brought with them to the stage years of experi-ence working in the music industry. April Marie, a native of Waterford, who now resides in New York and has trained musicians for the past 20 years, sang “At Last” by musician Etta James for the judges and audience.

“The talent here tonight,

Finalist chosen in Submarine Force Birthday Ball Sing-off

Photo by Andrew Way

GROTON, Conn. - Christine Fisher, one of 14 contestants who belted out lyrics at the 2012 Southeastern Connecticut Submarine Force Birthday Ball Sing-off, performs in the auditorum of Fitch High School, March 24 in Groton.

By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer CraggCommander, Submarine Group

Two Public Affairs

GROTON, Conn. – A U.S. Coast Guardsman sta-tioned at Coast Guard Station New London conducted his reenlistment aboard a Los Angeles-Class attack subma-rine USS Hartford (SSN 768) March 28 in Groton.

U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Todd Hartfiel, commanding officer, Coast Guard Station New London, performed Boatswain’s Mate First Class Michael David Roy’s reenlistment aboard USS Hartford.

Roy, who has served 14 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, said conducting his official ceremony aboard an

attack submarine is most fit-ting with his present assign-ment.

“It was the final reenlist-ment for me and conduct-ing my ceremony aboard Hartford ties in with what we do, we work with the boats,” said Roy, who signed on for an additional six years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard.

In February, Machinist Mate 1st class Mark Cygnarowicz reenlisted aboard the United States Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle (WIX-327), which is one of only two active commissioned sailing ves-sels in American military service; the other is USS Constitution.

Naval Submarine Base New London Commanding

Officer, Captain Marc Denno, served as the reenlistment officer for Cygnarowicz’s reenlistment. Denno empha-sized the unique relation-

ship between the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard in New London.

“We share resourc-es and have a common

goal in New London, and as a result have a good working relation-ship in Southeastern Connecticut,” said Denno.

Photo by Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg

GROTON, Conn. - U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Todd Hartfiel, commanding officer, Coast Guard Station New London, performs a re-enlistment for U.S. Coast Guard Boatswain’s Mate First Class Michael David Roy aboard Los Angeles attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) as his spouse, Stevana Roy and his two daughters look on.

U.S. Coast Guardsman reenlists aboard USS Hartford

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Get Your Whites Ready!

As Old Man Winter has left us and the warmer months of Spring and Summer arrive, now is the time for Sailors to get ready to hang up their dress blues and pull out their dress whites. According to Navy instruction for the zone that Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) falls under, the uni-form shift date from dress blues to dress whites will take place April 30 at 12:01 a.m.

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News in your communityAdoption: How to get started

Connecticut Adoption & Family Services, a non-profit full-service adoption agency, locat-ed in New London serv-ing all of Connecticut, will sponsor information sessions at the Groton Public Library, located at 52 Newtown Road in Groton, today and May 3 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Pre-registration is required. Call (860) 444-0553 or e-mail administrator@CTadoptions.org to register or schedule a one-on-one adoption inquiry meeting.

RecruitMilitary veteran expo

RecruitMilitary will host a free career fair hiring event for veterans and military spouses at Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place in Foxborough, Mass., April 12.

RecruitMilitary is bring-ing a special career fair hiring event for veterans and military spouses to the Boston area, offering a unique opportunity to net-work with veteran-friendly organizations that will be on site with employment, entrepreneurial, and edu-cational opportunities.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, visit www.RecruitMilitary.com.

Book sale at Groton Public Library

The Groton Public Library will host a book sale April 13 through 16 during the library’s regu-lar hours. Buy gently used books and media at great prices and support your local library!

They will offer books, DVDs, videos, CDs and more. Money raised by the sale will be used to sup-port library programs and services. Call the Library at (860) 441-6750 for more information.

Crafters needed for Spring Craft Fair

Crafters are needed for the Spring Craft Fair at the Groton Lodge of Elks, April 21. Contact Eileen at (860) 912-7119 for more information. The craft fair proceeds benefit youth activity programs.

Library lends Nooks, Kindles

The Naval Submarine Base New London library has five Nooks and five Kindles available for cir-culation.

They come preloaded with e-books, many of which are on the best seller list. For more infor-mation, call the library at (860) 694-3723.

USS Iwo Jima reunion planned

The USS Iwo Jima (LPH2/LHD7) Shipmates Organization will host a reunion for all ship’s company and embarked Navy and Marine Corps personnel, June 6 through 10, 2012, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tysons Corner, in McLean, Va. For more informa-tion, contact Robert G. McAnally at (757) 723-0317, via e-mail at yujack@megal ink.net or by regular mail: 152 Frissell St., Hampton, VA 23663.

Free tutoring at local library

Free math tutoring and writing assistance will be provided to students at the Groton Public Library on Wednesday afternoons between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Students of all ages are wel-come. No registration is required. Tutoring will be provided on a drop-in basis.

For more information, call the Library at (860) 441-6750.

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The American Red Cross asks all those who are eligible to donate blood to make an appointment to give the gift of life. Each dona-tion of blood can help to meet the daily needs of patients. Patients such as Lucas are helped by blood donations. Lucas is six-years-old and has a rare genetic blood disor-der called Thallassemia/Cooley’s Anemia. Lucas faces a treatment pro-gram that includes blood transfusions every two to three weeks to help sustain his life.

Every two seconds, someone in this coun-try needs blood. About 44,000 blood donations are needed each and every day by hospital patients in the United States. Blood products are needed by cancer and leukemia patients, peo-ple with blood disorders, premature babies, trans-plant recipients, trauma victims, and more.

Blood donors must be

17 years of age, meet weight and height require-ments (110 pounds or more, depending on their

height) and be in gener-ally good health.

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information about giv-ing blood or platelets, visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) 733-2767.

Upcoming local blood drivesApril 11

UConn Avery Point, 1084 Shennecossett Road in Groton, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

United Methodist, 9 Chapman Lane in Gales Ferry, from 1 to 5:45 p.m.April 13

Waterford Town Hall, 15 Rope Ferry Road in Waterford, from 1 to 5:45 p.m.April 16

Three Rivers Community College, 574 Norwich New London Turnpike in Norwich, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.April 17

Eastern Connecticut State University Student Center, 83 Windham Street in Willimantic, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Elks Club, 198 Pleasant Street in Willimantic, from 1 to 5:45 p.m.Niantic Community Church, 170 Pennsylvania Ave. in Niantic, from 1 to 5:45

p.m.April 19

Groton City Municipal Building, 295 Meridian Street Extension in Groton, from 1:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 247 Washington St, Routes 2 and 32 in Norwich, from 1:30 to 6:15 p.m.April 24

Hoxie Firehouse, 34 Broadway Avenue in Mystic, from 1 to 5:45 p.m.April 27

Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, 365 Montauk Avenue in New London, from noon to 4:45 p.m.April 30

Wheeler High School, 298 Route 2, Norwich Westerly Road in North Stonington, from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Red Cross announces blood drives

SUBASE FFSC Job Fair helps Sailors prepare for the civilian workforce

By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. – The Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) has many different programs to help Sailors transition back to civilian life, but one pro-gam specifically brings potential employers to meet them. The FFSC uses Job Fairs to bring compa-ny representatives togeth-er so SUBASE Sailors can introduce themselves to employers looking for per-sonnel with military expe-rience.

During the March 29 Job Fair at Groton Inn and Suites, military per-sonnel and civilians alike were able to meet with representatives from more than 30 companies from across New England and the country.

“The Job fair is a com-fortable environment for SUBASE personnel to meet with employers looking for outstanding candidates,” said Sherry Lacy, FFSC’s Educational Services Faci l i ta tor/Transi t ion Assistance Manager. “It gives them the avenues to apply their skills and military experience in the civilian workforce.”

Some of the companies were looking for potential employees from the civil-ian and military work-force, though they appre-ciate the qualities military members leaving the ser-vice bring to the table.

“For the Connecticut Department of Corrections, military members applying have many of the qualities we look for,” said Patricia Meskers. “They already have an understanding of the chain of command, security and safety, and the importance of follow-ing orders.”

While some compa-nies were looking to hire people, others were there to provide resources for military members who are

looking to use their mili-tary job skills in civilian life.

“We coordinate and put your resume directly into the hands of the employ-er,” said John Heck, a Transition Specialist from Bradley-Morris Inc. “We are staffed by former mili-tary members who know just how hard transition-ing from the service can be.”

Bradley-Morris is a mili-tary-focused placement firm that helps military personnel transition from their current specialty in the Armed Forces to a civilain job where they can use those same skills.

During the FFSC Transition Assistance Program (TAP) classes, instructors stress the importance of network-ing when looking for employment in civilian

life. One Sailor at the Job Fair who knows how important networking can be is Chief Machinist Mate Jeremy Davis from Naval Submarine Support Facilities (NSSF) R-9 divi-sion. He met a poten-tial employer during the fair that he served with onboard USS Philadelphia (SSN 690).

“At TAP class they tell you a big part of searching for a job is networking, and it’s absolutely true,” said Davis.

Davis met his former boss, retired Master Chief and Vice President of Leppert-Nutmeg Inc. Mike Marion.

Marion is an employer who stressed the impor-tance of hiring service members transitioning to civilian life.

“We at Leppert-Nutmeg know the attention to

detail and work ethic that service members and vet-erans have,” said Marion. “Though our workforce personnel with no prior service are just as capable as those who have prior service, a person with mil-itary experience has a spe-cial mind set that you just can’t get anywhere but in the Armed Forces.”

Those attending the Job Fair had the ability to speak one on one with company representatives and discuss employment opportunities. Some were even able to conduct job interviews with employers.

“It is easy to talk to people in a comfortable setting like this,” added Davis. “I think it is great that the FFSC holds events like this to help Sailors transitioning back to civil-ian life look for employ-ment opportunities.”

Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. – Personnel sign in at the Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) welcome desk before speaking to potential employers during the March 29 FFSC sponsored Job Fair. More than 30 companies had representatives available for military mem-bers and civilians looking for employment opportunities.

Navy Lodge wins 5 Star Zumwalt Award

Photo by MCSN Gabriel Bevan

GROTON, Conn. – (Pictured from left to right) Naval Submarine Base New London Commanding Officer Captain Marc Denno, housekeeping supervisor Marie Abreu, Navy Gateway Inn & Suites (NGIS) Site Director Jim Ellis, and front desk manager Nichma Arrieta pose for a group photo at O’Kane Hall, March 28. Denno presented the staff of NGIS with the five-star Zumwalt Award for Excellence in Navy Lodging Services.

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SOSA, SNECSA Raise funds to support DSFBy Commander, Submarine Group Two Public Affairs

GROTON, Conn. - The Submarine Officers’ Spouses’ Association (SOSA) and Southern New England Chiefs’ Spouses Association (SNECSA) raised $33,000 from this year’s annual Silent Service Charities Auction benefiting the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation.

This year’s auction, held in March, sets a record for money raised in Groton for the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation, said Gold Chair representative for the 2012 Silent Services Charity Auction, Kristen Patton.

The money directly supports the Dolphin

Scholarship Foundation. It was founded more than 40 years ago to provide finan-cial assistance for college education to the sons and daughters of members of the submarine service.

Patton was pleased with this year’s efforts to provide assistance to col-lege-aged children. “The Dolphin Scholarship is all

about building our next generation and our sup-port today will provide dividends in the future for families of the Submarine Force,” said Patton.

Submarine commands stationed throughout the world raise funds annual-ly to support the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation which provides nearly

130 scholarships totaling $3,400 a year for a four-year college enrollment.

As in previous years, the Silent Service Charities Auction has donated funds to support several local charities. This year, the auc-tion will benefit three local charities in New London.

“Another goal for the Silent Services Auction is

to give back to our local community in New London and this year because of the generation donations by the Submarine Force we will be able to support three chari-ties,” said Patton.

The three charity orga-nizations will receive a portion of the money raised. The charities that will receive a donation are

Animal Welfare Federation of Connecticut, Fisher House, and the Ronald McDonald House.

“Through the support of the Submarine Force in New London we have been presented an oppor-tunity to give back and recognize them for their continued support,” said Patton.

Miami hangs plaque

From CommanderSubmarine Group 2 Public

Affairs

KITTERY, Maine - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard hosted a plaque hanging ceremo-ny for USS Miami (SSN 755), recognizing the official start of Miami’s engineered overhaul in Kittery, March 28.

In this time-hon-ored tradition, the ship’s Commanding Officer, Commander Roger Meyer joined Shipyard Commander, Cap t a in B ryan t Fuller, Miami Project Superintendent, Scott Kimmel, and Sanford Town Counci lman Joesph Hanslip in hang-ing the ship’s plaque in the shipyard’s historic Tirante Tavern.

Numerous local rep-

resentatives from the ship’s host community of Sanford, Maine, were on hand to welcome the Miami crew. The shipyard’s host commu-nity program partners a local Seacoast commu-nity with a submarine for the duration of the time the ship is at the shipyard. The residents welcome the officers,

crew, and families of the ship and include them as part of their community.

“We weren’t really sure what to expect, but the Sanford commu-nity greatly welcomed us with open arms,” said Miami’s Chief of the Boat, Master Chief Electronics Technician (SS) Ed Durrua.

The submarine crew enjoys the area’s hos-pitality and in return, the locals get the oppor-tunity to learn about the Navy’s submarine force while introduc-ing the Sailors and their families to the many treasures found in New England.

“The whole welcom-ing and plaquing cer-

emony was an awesome experience and a true honor to be a part of our submarine force,” said Durrua.

Miami and its crew of 13 officers and 121 enlisted Sailors arrived at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, March 1. While at the shipyard, Miami is undergoing a major availability con-

sisting of various main-tenance projects and system upgrades.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, a field activ-ity of Naval Sea Systems Command, is commit-ted to maximizing the material readiness of the fleet by ensuring every ship is ready to respond to the Navy’s missions.

Night at the Museum

Photo by MCSN Gabriel Bevan

GROTON, Conn. – Naval Submarine Base New London Commanding Officer, Captain Marc Denno and his wife (left), and SUBASE Command Master Chief Thomas Vatter and his wife (right) listen to explanations of the different red wines from a local patron while attending the Night at the Museum, March 29. The event is a wine tasting featuring local wineries in Connecticut.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month By Deb Drucker

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GROTON, Conn. -Sexual Assault Awareness Month is intended to draw attention to the fact that sexual violence is wide-spread globally. It’s time you take a stand against sexual violence. Will you take the challenge? Or will you chose to do nothing? Sexual Violence has seri-ous implications on an indi-vidual’s mind, body and soul and has an economic impact on the community.

Health implications are numerous – unwanted pregnancies, sexually trans-mitted diseases, psychologi-cal and physical damage that can virtually disable an individual from being a productive member of the community. The sense of betrayal and loss of trust that occurs when one has been sexually violated causes a chasm between the survivor, and their relation-ships: family, work, social or spiritual. The impact adds another layer of stress, anxiety and uncertainty to the man or woman affected by sexual violence.

Statistics show that sexual violence impacts our civil-ian and military communi-ties. Recently released find-ings from the 2010 CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey underscore the heavy toll of IPV (Interpersonal Violence), the immediate impact of victimization and the lifelong consequences.

Facts from the CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS):

Nearly 1 in 5 women have been raped in their lifetime while 1 in 71 men have been raped in their lifetime.

1 in 6 women have been stalked during their life-time. One in 19 men have

experienced stalking in their lifetime.

Eighty-one percent of women who experienced rape, stalking or physical violence by an intimate partner reported signifi-cant short and long term impacts related to the vio-lence experienced in this relationship i.e. PTSD

symptoms and injury while 35 percent of men report such impacts of their experiences.

Facts from the Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, Fiscal Year (FY) 2010:

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Bellator Girls pay SUBASE a visitBy MCSN Gabriel Bevan

GROTON, Conn. – Sailors saw an unlikely sight as they went to Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) Cross Hall Galley, March 29. Two young ladies, Jade and Mercedes, sat at a table sign-ing pictures and conversing with Sailors.

The Bellator Girls, ring girls that work with Bellator Fighting Championships, visited SUBASE for a morale visit. Mohegan Sun hosted the Bellator Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinals March 30, and the girls wanted to visit with Sailors prior to the event.

Seaman Apprentice Patrick Boyack, a Basic Enlisted Submarine School student, was very excited that the ladies stopped by to visit the base and Sailors at the galley.

When asked how much he enjoyed seeing them Boyack said, “Best thing that I’ve ever seen at the galley, and that’s not an understate-ment at all.”

Mercedes and Jade both said that they enjoyed being with the Sailors and look forward to coming back to SUBASE in the future.

Photos by MCSN Gabriel Bevan

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SUBSCOL Hosts Sub Ball Chili Cook Off

Photo by MCSN Gabriel Bevan

GROTON, Conn. – Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) Naval Submarine School Command Master Chief Glen Kline serves chili to a Sailor at SUBASE Morton Hall gymnasium, March 27. The cook off was an effort by the Sub Ball Committee to raise money for the 2012 Submarine Birthday Ball. Kline said that the event was a great success and commented on participants in the cook off. “The event has been very successful,” said Kline. “Many key com-petitors who have faced off in the past, continue to meet up to see who is the king chili cooker.”

Updated speed/no wake regulations will be in effect for the 2012 boat-ing season. There will be additional markers in the East Fairway entrance at the mouth of the river and the buoys in the transient anchorage area in Mystic Harbor will be changed to better iden-tify the fairway closer to Masons Island.

New speed/no wake regulations have been passed by the Connecticut state legislature for the Mystic River and will be implemented begin-ning in 2012. The new slow/no wake zone with its 6 m.p.h. restriction consists of two specific areas. Area 1 is located between the entrance to the Mystic Harbor and Red Navigation Buoy No.22. The entrance to Mystic Harbor is defined in detail in the Connecticut Boaters Guide as a line begin-ning at the southern-most tip of Mouse Island along the north shore of

Ram Island to the south-ernmost tip of Mason Point. Area 2 extends from Red Navigation Buoy “26” northward to Green Navigation Buoy “53”. These areas will be marked with floating signs provided by the DEEP. The area between Navigational Buoy “22” to Navigational Buoy “26” maintains the origi-nal no wake designation with speed restrictions within the proximity of other boats and docks. The intent is to allow local businesses to per-form trial runs for engine maintenance purposes. The Harbor Master and Local Police will still enforce issues of safety and damaging wakes in this area.

The East Fairway was established by the Mystic Harbor Management Plan in May 1995. It pro-vides an alternate route in and out of the river for small craft. It was marked for the first time in 2011 to relieve the

ever increasing conges-tion of the federal chan-nel adjacent to the village of Noank. Three green markers were placed as close to their authorized station as possible but took into consideration the existing moorings in the area. Two additional red buoys will be added this coming season. An attempt to free this area of moorings by attrition has been ongoing since 1995. Efforts are under-way to identify aban-doned and unauthorized moorings for removal. Final implementation of the designated fairway may require the reposi-tioning of several moor-ings. When a final bal-ance of all factors for the location of the fairway and the installation of the markers is in place, the documentation will be finalized.

The transient anchorage area in Mystic Harbor, des-ignated as T-2 in the Mystic Harbor Management Plan, was first marked in 1998

with four white commer-cial anchorage buoys. This area is north of the east - west fairway for boats transiting to the marinas in the general vicinity of the Mystic YMCA on the eastern side of the river. Some boaters have been confused as to which is the anchorage and which is the fairway. This has resulted in some boats transiting through the anchorage. Therefore, the two southernmost anchorage buoys will be replaced with two green buoys for the 2012 season. This follows the rules-of-the-road convention of having green markers on the right when leaving a harbor. The fairway was designated in the slightly deeper water adjacent to the north shore of Masons Island.

For more informa-tion, contact Mystic River Harbormaster Paul Watts at (860) 536-9344 or Masons Island Harbormaster Rufus Allyn at (860) 235-3465.

Changes for boaters on Mystic River

Mystic Seaport has announced more than $50,000 will be available for scholarships for the Museum’s youth sail training programs in 2012.

Scholarships can be applied to the fees for the Joseph Conrad Summer Sailing Camp, youth Community Sailing programs, and the teen overnight programs on the schooner Brilliant.

The Joseph Conrad Summer Sailing Camp is an overnight camp for youths ages 10-15. During the six-day program, campers stay aboard the tall ship Joseph Conrad, sail the Museum’s fleet of Dyer Dhows, and learn the skills of the sea.

Mystic Seaport Community Sailing offers a full line-up of sailing programs designed to build and refine sailing skills while nurturing the love of the water. Programs run throughout the spring, summer, and fall for youths ages eight and up.

The oldest sail training program of its kind in the United States, the schooner Brilliant takes up to nine teenage participants, ages 15-18, on either five- or ten-day voyages, where they work together under the guidance of the professional crew to safely sail hundreds of miles and learn traditional seamanship skills.

The scholarships are needs-based and can cover up to half of the cost of the program.

Applications are encouraged. The deadline for applications is May 1, although scholarships will continue to be awarded on a rolling basis if funds are available. For more information on the application process, interested parties can call (860) 572-5322 or visit www.mysticseaport.org/financialaid.

The scholarships are the result of generous support from the William and Eileen Ames Fund, the Todd Wilkins Scholarship Fund, the George Gordon Breed Memorial Fund, and numerous private donors.

Seaport announces more than $50,000 in Sail Training Scholarships

The Groton Public Library will host a book sale April 13 through 16 during the library’s regular hours. Buy gently used books and media at great prices and support your local library!

They will offer books, DVDs, videos, CDs and more. Money raised by the sale will be used to support library programs and ser-vices. Call the Library at (860) 441-6750 for more information.

Sea Research Foundation’s Mystic Aquarium pres-ents “Titanic Week”, April 12 through 18. Opening on April 12, guests will be among the first people to expe-rience “Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below,” the Northeast’s largest, most captivating, permanent exhibit marking the centenary of Titanic.

Located in Mystic Aquarium’s Ocean Exploration Center and presented by United Technologies Corp., “Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below” is a long-planned, multimillion-dollar exhibit that takes guests on a journey to new depths of discovery through the eyes of the team that found Titanic. It represents a creative collaboration between famed ocean explorer and Sea Research’s Institute for Exploration President Dr. Robert Ballard, who first located the legendary shipwreck in 1985, and Tim Delaney, former 30-year Walt Disney “Imagineer” and current owner of Tim J. Delaney Design.

Bringing the vessel’s timeless history to life, “Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below” will captivate minds with a glowing iceberg that is cold to the touch, a bi-level adventure area inspired by Titanic’s engine room, hands-on experiences that unfold Titanic’s lingering mysteries and modern deep-sea technology that led to Titanic’s eventual discovery.

Guests can also enjoy special Titanic themed activi-ties throughout the week. Kids can build their own remotely operated vehicle (ROV) through an interac-tive game, learn how ships float by creating a floating raft, hear a story reading of “Pig on the Titanic: A True Story” and have a chance to send live trans-missions around the world through shortwave radio and Southeastern Connecticut Radio Amateur Mobile System (SCRAMS). Amateur Radio, also known as ham radio, heard Titanic’s distress calls and, through information gathered by operators using their short-wave receivers, news was reported for the printed stories at the time of the tragedy.

Mystic Aquarium presents

‘Titanic Week’ Goodbye, winter. Hello, spring. The Garde Arts Center’s annual Winter Film Festival continues with a change of name - New London Spring Film Festival - and the addi-tion of four critically-acclaimed movies. The 21-film series, which began in January, will continue with five-time

Academy Award-nomi-nee “The Descendants”, April 7 at 7:30 p.m., Meryl Streep’s award-winning performance as Margaret Thatcher in “Iron Lady”, April 13 at 7:30 p.m., the animated feature “Rango”, April 14 at 3 p.m., and the action-packed M”ission Impossible - Ghost

Protocol”, April 21 at 3 p.m.

New London Spring Film Festival sponsors include A Touch of Grey; The Day; Conway, Londregan, Sheehan, and Monaco, P.C.; the City of New London; MetroCast and Blu-Prints Unlimited Inc.

Single tickets will remain $4 and are free to

holders of Film Festival Passes. Single tickets are now on sale through the Garde Box Office at (860)444-7373, Ext. 1 and online at www.gardearts.org.The Garde Box Office, located at 325 State Street, is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and an hour before each screening.

The Garde Winter Film Festival turns into spring with new films

The Naval Submarine Base New London Goose Run Golf Course is offering a Ladies’ Twilight Golf League and is looking for women to join this season. The league will begin May 8, and matches will be played every Tuesday afternoon.

For more information, contact Pat at (860) 287-0075 or Donna at (860) 705-9491.

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On April 15 at 2 p.m. in Leamy Concert Hall, the United States Coast Guard Band gives its loyal audience a taste of the Band’s 2012 concert tour. This year’s tour takes the group from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Kansas City, Missouri, with many nota-ble stops in between.

On the program is Owen Reed’s evocative “La Fiesta Mexicana,” a stirring adaptation of “Amazing Grace” by Frank Ticheli and Scott McAllister’s groovy tribute to the “SNL” skit “More Cowbell!” Trumpet soloists, Chief Musicians Longino Villarreal and Kelly Watkins are featured in the lyrical duet “Arabesque” by Joseph Turrin. Soprano Soloist Musician First Class Megan Weikleenget performs a medley of classics from the George and Ira Gershwin songbook and leaves the audience with Paul Murtha’s arrangement of the nostalgic anthem “America, the Beautiful”.

This event is free and open to the public. Leamy Concert Hall is accessible to the handicapped. For more information on the Coast Guard Band, visit www.uscg.mil/band or call the Concert Information Line at (860) 701-6826.

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By Nancy Sypolt, RN, LPCFleet and Family Support Center

Author’s note: In this “Month of the Military Child,” the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) applauds military families for meeting the chal-lenges of military life. In every child’s mess there is wonder at the world and a chance to learn.

GROTON, Conn. - It happens in every family. An adorable, sweet, cuddly baby becomes a toddler, and suddenly morphs into a perpetrator of mass destruc-tion. This change can be particularly difficult for mili-tary parents, since they often don’t have the benefit of having the support of their extended family members and life-long friends. The toddler stage called “the terri-ble two’s” can be a frustrating time for a parent whose spouse is deployed, or working long hours. The good news, however, is that this stage can also be called “the

terrific twos.” It’s the time where toddlers learn the way the world operates. Children learn this by utiliz-ing all of their five senses: touch, hearing, vision, taste and smell. Recent research on children’s brain devel-opment tells us that sensory experiences actually build neural pathways that spur brain development. These neural pathways are actively formed during messy play. Unfortunately for parents, it’s the messy type of play that is best for toddler development. For toddlers, messes are both the beginning and the conclusion of their search for knowledge. Messes at this developmen-tal stage are the norm, rather than the exception.

Shortly before their first birthday, children begin striving to become more independent. The thought of, “I can do it myself,” becomes their main preoccupa-tion. However, because their large and small muscle motor skills are not fully developed, their attempts to master certain tasks are often clumsy. So when tod-dlers attempt to do things like: put down a cup without

spilling the contents, jump, run, climb, stack blocks, play in the bath tub, put toys on a shelf, draw with crayons, eat food, or finger paint, they often make a mess. The only way toddlers can learn about the differ-ence between the texture of peanut butter and jello is to feel these foods. Some children love to stomp on crack-ers or cereal when walking on the kitchen floor. These types of messy activities are very valuable, as they give children an amazing amount of sensory experience. Toddlers learn a great deal from these “hands-on” attempts in exploring their world. Having to be tidy all the time is very restricting to a toddler’s development. A toddler cannot learn about object permanence, grav-ity, and cause and effect without the tipping juice cup, crunching crackers or sloppy spaghetti. It’s the “mess” or sensory experience that leads to learning.

Problems can arise when parents put too many limits on a child’s sensory experiences - too many rules make

Mess has meaning: In every child’s mess there is wonder at the world and a chance to learn

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“The talent here tonight, must be so hard for the judges,” said Marie, who had nearly 20 family and friends from New York and Connecticut who sup-ported her through the audition.

Two other services were represented in the sing-off, a former Army specialist and an Air National Guard soldier also competed.

Marion Green, origi-nally from New Jersey, is a contractor employed on Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland. Green has served as an Army ammunition spe-cialist and performed before the troops in Kabul, Afghanistan (Camp Phoenix) spanning 2008 - 2010. Green also per-formed with the Army’s 101st Airborne Division’s Manifest Destiny in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2010.

“I wanted to be a part of this because you need to sing for the troops, it helps to build their morale,” said Green.

SrA Lisa Weiss, cur-rently serving with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard also competed in the sing off, and performed with the Air Force’s Tops in Blue in 2010.

“I love singing the national anthem, and actu-ally got the opportunity to perform with the Air Force when they toured around the world,” said Weiss.

Captain Marc Denno,

commanding officer, Naval Submarine Base New London was one of five judges who volun-teered their time to judge the contestants participat-ing in the sing off.

“I am once again over-whelmed by the support of the Connecticut com-munity for our Navy,” said Denno. “Many non-military affiliated contes-tants showed up tonight so show their support. We also received a lot of help from our neighbors to put on this event, as well as the use of the local high school.”

Lieutenant Scott Mythen, director, Navy Band Northeast discussed also judging the talented group of singers in this year’s competition.

“A talented group of vocalists took the stage Saturday,” said Mythen. “The decisions were not easy, given the impressive level of talent.”

Mythen was one of five judges who volun-tary judged the singers to find the best talent to per-form the national anthem at the 112th Submarine Force Birthday Ball on April 14 at MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort.

“The judges had a tough time picking the top three,” said Mythen. “I believe what ultimately shone through was not the ability to entertain the crowd, but rather whose

voice had the quality, throughout all vocal reg-isters, needed to perform the national anthem.”

Mythen added the national anthem is not always the easiest to per-form.

“Rendering vocal hon-ors to our flag are not

easy, especially given the skill required to sing the expansive melody found in the Star Spangled Banner. It requires control and power, range and a pure tone. I’m pleased with the selection that was made,” said Mythen.

Rear Admiral Rick

Breckenridge, command-er, Submarine Group 2 spoke prior to the start of the sing off about the sig-nificance of our nation’s anthem.

“Before the competition begins it’s fitting to under-stand our anthem’s cre-ation to set the stage for

the contestants who will be performing later this eve-ning,” said Breckenridge.

The Southeastern Connecticut Submarine Force Birthday Ball Planning Committee is an all volunteer, non-federal entity not endorsed by the Department of Defense.

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Photo by Andrew Way

GROTON, Conn. - Christine Fisher reacts to winning the 2012 Southeastern Connecticut Submarine Force Birthday Ball Sing-off at Fitch High School in Groton, March 24.

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for a tidy and neat house but can inhibit learning for young children. If children learn that their parents become upset or anxious about messes, and having to clean them up, it puts a damper on their pleasure, excitement, and freedom. It can also discourage them from adopting attitudes that will foster their creativ-ity later in life. So, given the developmental benefits messy play, how do stressed military parents who are dealing with deployments, relocations, and working long hours find a good balance? The best response is simply to redirect mess making impulses, and not pun-ish your child. For example, parents can say “We draw on this paper, not on the walls.” Then sit down with your child and show them how to use paper and cray-ons to draw a picture. Remember, your children are proud and excited about what they can create, so don’t criticize them. Hang their “art” up in a special place in

your home, and complement them on it. Here are some other ways to limit the chaos of mess

making without hindering it: • Put newspapers or a plastic drop cloth under your

child’s highchair, hand the child some food and relax. • Limit clean-ups by waiting until the end of the day

to clean up messes and put away toys. • Share the task with your toddler; help them clean. • Make a game of the job. For example, you can say:

“Let’s put the dolls to sleep in their beds. The cars need to be put in the garage for a check-up.” Or, you can make the job a learning experience by saying: “You put away all the round blocks, and I’ll put away all the square ones. You put away one two three cars, and I’ll put away one, two, three, four, five cars.”

• Make sure you put storage space at a level where your child can reach it. Once toddlers put their toys

away, reward them with some grown-up equipment like a small broom and dust pan, so they can sweep their room.

• Sing the clean-up song with them, and they will associate this ritual with putting their toys away.

Luckily, by the time children are four years of age, their messy, havoc-wreaking tendencies have diminished. Until that time comes, when your children make messes, remember not to raise your voice. Remind yourself that their actions are normal, and a positive sign of their growth and development. After all, mess does have meaning! For more information on toddler development and effective discipline techniques for young children call Nancy Sypolt, New Parent Support Home Visitor at the FFSC at (860) 694-2714.

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PCU Minnesota, deployed Minnesota National Guard share banner exchangeBy Commander, Submarine Group Two Public Affairs

NORFOLK - The crew of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Minnesota (SSN 783) showed their solidarity and support for the “Red Bulls” of the Minnesota National Guard’s 1st Brigade Combat

Team, 34th Infantry Division serving in Kuwait by participating in a banner exchange in late March.

The concept for the exchange was launched in late February by Commander John Fancher, PCU Minnesota’s (SSN 783) commanding officer and Colonel John Morris, state

chaplain for the Minnesota National Guard.

“One team, one fight,” said Morris. “We honor the crew of the USS Minnesota and greatly respect their critically important mis-sion.”

Fancher and Morris both agreed that they wanted to use this banner exchange to

demonstrate to the deployed national guardsmen from the land of 10,000 lakes that the crew of Minnesota appreciates their service.

“My crew and I wanted to participate in this ban-ner exchange to show our support for those deployed and provide a direct link with our crew aboard PCU

Minnesota,” said Fancher. With the crew’s signa-

tures and well wishes writ-ten on the banner, a second banner to be signed by the “Red Bulls” were carried by Morris more than 6,000 miles to Kuwait. The ban-ner was later signed by the Minnesota National Guardsmen and returned to Norfolk affixed with signa-tures from Kuwait.

“Our deployed citizen-soldiers were eager to sign the banner to express their appreciation for the crew of their home state’s name-sake, PCU Minnesota,” said Morris. “More than a decade of war has forged strong bonds amongst all military branches within the profession of arms, and the Red Bulls know that the Sailors serving aboard the Minnesota will bring great pride to our state for years to come.”

Morris recently attend-ed the annual Minnesota Navy League meeting. The League’s Vice President Brian Skon relayed what Morris shared with the

League and the impact the banner had on the deployed National Guardsman from Minnesota.

“The PCU Minnesota signed banner brought to Kuwait was well received,” said Skon. “In fact, so many Red Bulls wanted to sign the banner being sent back to PCU Minnesota in gratitude that people back home were thinking about them, includ-ing the crew of Minnesota, that a lottery had to be taken to sign the banner.”

As a result of the response of the banner exchange, the Minnesota Navy League made copies of the two banners, one resides in the offices of PCU Minnesota and another resides in Kuwait to show support from home.

Under construction and set for delivery in 2013, PCU Minnesota will be the 10th of a projected 30 Virginia-class submarines. This will be only the third ship to be named after Minnesota, with the last one being more than a century ago in 1905.

During FY 2010, there were 3,158 reports of sexual assault involving military service members, representing a 2 percent decrease from FY 2009. Of the reports received by Military Services, 2,410 were “unrestricted” reports, which is a 4 percent decrease from FY 2009.

The Military Services received 882 restricted reports involving Service members and U.S. Civilians: 134 of these were converted from “restricted” to “unrestricted” reports.

In FY 2010, 56 percent of unrestricted reports in the Armed Services involved service member on service mem-ber sexual assault.

Fact from the National Center for PTSD, Deptartment of Veterans Affairs (VA):

“About 1 in 5 women and 1 in 100 men seen [by provid-ers] in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) respond ‘yes’ when screened for Military Sexual Trauma ( MST). Though rates of MST are higher among women, because of the dis-proportionate ratio of men to women in the military there are actually only slightly fewer men seen in VA that have experience MST than there are women.”

Don’t chose to do nothing, take the challenge and take a stand against sexual violence. It is time to work together. It is time to educate our community about what can be done to connect with survivors in order to better support them. It is time to respect the diverse cultural differences in our communities. It is time to effectively prevent sexual violence. With leadership dedication and encouragement we can be successful in reducing sexual violence.

No Sailor Stands Watch Alone! It’s Time to connect, respect, and prevent sexual violence.

Military, national and local resources for military mem-bers and their dependents:

http://www.sapr.milhttp://www.myduty.milhttp://www.SafeHelpline.orghttp://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome.asphttp://www.rainn.orgNAVSUBASENLON SAPR 24/7 Crisis Line (860) 625-

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Photo courtesy Commander, Submarione Group Two Public Affairs

NORFOLK - Crew members of PCU Minnesota (SSN 783) hold up a banner that will be sent to the “Red Bulls” of the Minnesota National Guard’s 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division serving in Kuwait.