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SUBASE lays roots for Arbor DayBy MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. – As many people around the country celebrat-ed Arbor Day planting trees, Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Sailors also got in on the green thumb action, planting a tree with children at Charles Barnum Elementary School, and another adjacent to the Morton Hall gymnasium on base.

During the tree planting ceremo-ny at Morton Hall, Captain Marc W. Denno, SUBASE Commanding Officer, remarked about his friend Captain Terrence Garbuzinski, to which he dedicated the tree.

“It’s been nearly 14 months since we laid Terry to rest,” said Denno. “This tree will not only overlook our waterfront, but it is within viewing distance of all of his former shipmates and col-leagues at Submarine Development Squadron 12 (DEVRON 12).”

Commander Michael Pennington, SUBASE’s Executive Officer, spent Arbor Day with kids from Charles Barnum Elementary School and officials from Groton, planting a Sakura tree on the school’s grounds during a cer-emony celebrating Arbor Day.

Pennington gave the kids a naval history lesson during his speech, informing them of the connection between Connecticut, and the oldest commissioned ship in the United States Navy, USS Constitution.

“The Connecticut state tree is the White Oak,” said Pennington. “Much of the wood used to make the Constitution was white oak. The ship is famous because its hull was so strong cannon balls bounced off it, garnering the name ‘old Ironsides’”.

The children sang songs, read poems and played music in cel-ebration of the Earth’s most impor-tant natural resource.

The federal government cel-ebrates Arbor Day on the last Friday in April, but its roots can be traced back to Nebraska in

January 1872 when Journalist J. Sterling Morton, who had become the State Secretary, suggested a tree planting holiday at an agricul-

ture meeting. It was celebrated on April 10, 1872, and is estimated more than one million trees were planted on that first Arbor Day.

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama’s effort to seek additional savings within the Defense Department likely will affect the department’s fiscal 2013 budget, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said recently.

The president announced that he plans to work with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chair-man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to find more savings within the Defense Department to help in reducing the federal deficit.

“Secretary Gates believes that the Department of Defense can-not be exempt from efforts to

bring federal deficit spending under control,” Morrell said. “However, it is important that any reduction in funding be shaped by strategy and policy choices, and not by a budget math exercise.”

The department already has cut back spending by more than $400 billion over the past two years. The president said he believes the department is capable of matching that effort again to help in realizing $2 trillion in savings as part of an effort to reduce federal borrow-ing by $4 trillion over the next 12 years.

“The president acknowledged that the Department of Defense has been at the forefront in tearing back unneeded, dupli-cative and obsolete programs and administrative overhead,”

Morrell said. “[He] wants us to continue this effort with the goal of significant additional savings over the coming decade.

“By the same token, the secre-tary has been clear that further significant defense cuts can-not be accomplished without reducing forces structure and military capabilities,” Morrell continued. “The comprehensive review of missions, capabilities and America’s role in the world will identify alternatives for the president’s consideration.”

Accomplishing the presi-dent’s goal, Morrell added, will “must be about managing risks associated with future threats and national security chal-lenges and identifying missions that the country is willing to forego.”

President’s plan likely to affect 2013 defense budget

SFLM executive officer retires

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Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. – Captain Marc W. Denno (middle), Commanding Officer Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) and Rear Admiral Michael McLaughlin (right), Commander Submarine Group 2 (CSG2), hold an American Linden (Basswood) in place as Captain William Merz, Commander, Submarine Development Squadron 12 (DEVRON 12) places soil around it April 29, next to Morton Hall. After the planting, Captain Denno placed a plaque in front of the tree in honor of Captain Terrence Garbuzinski. Garbuzinski was killed in a tragic accident, March 25, 2010.

MyPay to become more user- friendlyBy Navy New London Public Affairs

GROTON, Conn. – Inspired by customer suggestions, myPay, the online pay account management system oper-ated by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) launched enhance-ments Saturday, April 30. The enhancements are designed to make the site easier and more convenient for DFAS custom-ers.

The new upgrade reduces the number of steps required to login to myPay and makes the virtual keyboard, an unusual security feature designed to protect usernames and pass-words, optional.

“Technological advances come at such a fast pace, it’s difficult in terms of logis-tics, cost, and to some degree manpower for a large orga-nization with a wide cus-tomer base to keep up with those advances,” said Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Personnel Support Detachment (PSD) Director, Roy Simmons. “DFAS’ com-mitment to continual systemic improvement is notable, and certainly represents a “win” for our Sailors and their fami-lies.”

Although it is easier, the new login procedure still meets security requirements in private industry world-wide, said Simmons. Security features include encryption to protect sensitive information, firewalls, and intrusion detec-tion software to block outsid-ers from accessing accounts.

Prior to designing the upgrade, DFAS reviewed customer feedback received through phone calls, Facebook and e-mail. The upgrade is the first of a series of enhance-ments myPay is planning to make this year. All are based on customer feedback.

There are plans for the online account management system will become even eas-ier to use later this spring as myPay is going mobile. Beginning in mid to late May, users will be able to access their Leave and Earning state-ments using mobile devices, such as smart phones, enabled with web browsers.

“Going mobile shows DFAS’ commitment to putting cus-tomer feedback to practical use,” added Simmons. “Thus creating a win/win scenario for them, and customers.”

MyPay allows many of the six million payroll customers of DFAS to access pay infor-mation, retrieve tax forms, and update such items as direct deposit account num-bers, allotments and tax with-holding amounts.

Going ashore

Photo by MC1 Virginia K. Schaefer

GROTON, Conn. - Captain Peter Clarke salutes as he is piped onto the pier at Naval Submarine Base New London. Clarke was relieved as Commodore of Submarine Squadron 2 by Capt. Michael Holland during a ceremony onboard USS Providence (SSN 719). For more on the change of command, as well as the change of command of USS Providence (SSN 719), see Page 4.

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Hughes bids farewell to SUBASE

By SN Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. - A 25-year career of naval service came to a close with Lieutenant Jon Hughes’ retirement ceremony at the Historic Ship Nautilus pier on Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE), April 26. Hughes, Executive Officer of Naval Submarine Base New London’s Submarine Force Library and Museum, reflected upon his Navy career, and thanked the efforts of his crewmembers.

“I want to thank the crew of Historic Ship Nautilus who served with me for facing the challenges we had to endure to return to excellence, and creating the behind-the-scene magic to make the museum operate,” said Hughes.

Captain Stephen Iwanowicz, Commander Naval Undersea

Warfare Center Division, Keyport, and long time friend of Hughes, was the guest speaker for the event. “I’d like to say on behalf of the

entire United States Navy, and on behalf of all of those who breathe free, we sincerely wish you and your family ‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’.”

Photo by SN Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. – Lieutenant Jon Hughes (right), Submarine Force Library and Museum Executive Officer, receives awards and commendations dur-ing his retirement ceremony alongside guest speaker Captain Stephen Iwanowicz (left), Commander Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport, and Reverend Ellen Park (center), on the Historic Ship Nautilus pier, April 26. Jokingly, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy declared, through a written proc-lamation presented to Hughes, that April 26, 2011 is “Lieutenant Jon B. Hughes Day… in the State of Connecticut”.

“I want to thank the crew of Historic Ship Nautilus who served with me for facing the challenges we had to endure to return to excellence ...”

Lieutenant Jon Hughes

SUBSCOL recognizes outstanding performers

By William Kenny

GROTON, Conn. – Fire Control Technician 1st Class (Submarines) Joseph Viger was named Naval Submarine School Sailor of the Quarter, April 28, in ceremonies sponsored by the Fleet Reserve Association.

Viger, who transferred to the submarine fleet earlier this month, was a Team Leader in Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) of the Basic Enlisted Submarine Training Department.

“Petty Officer Viger success-fully mentored and transferred 26 Yeomen (YN), Culinary Specialist (CS), and Logistics Specialist (LS) students to the submarine fleet. (In addition to the) (D)aily close management of Sailorization of 96 students, he found time to volunteer and to participate in the American Lung Association’s “Fight for Air Climb.”

Prior to his transfer, Viger

received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Gold Star in lieu of Fourth Award.

Also honored as Department Sailors of the Quarter were: Fire Controlman 1st Class (Surface Warfare) Winston Russell, Sonar Technician 1st Class (Submarines) Hamilton Felt, STS1 (SS) Aaron Packnick, Machinist Mate 1st Class (Submarines) Heath Mangrum and FT1 (SS) Justin Beavers.

Electronics Technician 2nd Class (Submarines) Brandon Trudeau was the Junior Sailor of the Quarter, selected by the Naval Submarine School First Class Petty Officer Association.

Other nominees included Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class (SW) Michael Paselio, LS2 (SS) Jason Irons, Navy Diver 2nd Class Jason Fenn, STS2 (SS) Jeremy Myers and ET2 (SS) David Sidorakis.

STS2 (SS) Richard Allen was recognized as the Instructor of the Quarter.

NEX rewards students with A-OK program

The Navy Exchange wants to help its customers pay for their children’s college education through its A-OK Student Reward Program. Four times per school year, four students will be the recipients of a $5,000, $3,000 $2,000 or $1,000 U.S. savings bond, denominations at maturity. The next drawing will be held at the end of May 2011.

Any eligible full-time student that has a B-grade point average equivalent or better, as determined by their school system, may enter the drawing. Eligible students include dependent children of active duty military members, reservists and military retirees enrolled in first through 12th grade. Dependent children without an individual Dependent Identification Card must be accompanied by their sponsor to submit their entry. Each student may enter only once each grading period and must re-enter with each quali-fying report card.

To enter the drawing, stop by any NEX with a current report card and have a NEX associate verify the minimum grade average. Then fill out an entry card and obtain an A-OK ID, which entitles the student to discount coupons for NEX products and services.

The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) has been offering students a chance to win a savings bond through its A-OK Student Reward Program since 1997. Since the program began, NEXCOM has awarded $504,000 in savings bonds with the help of its generous vendor partners.

Greek cooking classes offeredThe Ladies Philoptochos Society of the Saint Barbara Greek

Orthodox Church in Orange, continues to offer their very success-ful cooking classes for traditional Greek dishes that are part of the Mediterranean diet. The classes are held every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., at 480 Racebrook Road in Orange.

Classes for the spring 2011 session will be held May 10, 17, and 24. Single classes cost $40 each. For additional information and registration, contact Olympia Hadjimichael at (203) 397-5112 (daytime) or [email protected]; Jane Hadjimichael at (203) 389-5251 (evenings) or [email protected].

New London County Farm Bureau wants farmers and landowners to know about a vital service provided by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture that helps keep agricultural lands in production.

The Connecticut Farm Link is a website maintained by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture containing clas-sified listings for people who are looking for land to farm, and for landowners who are interested in renting out their land.

Jane Slupecki from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture will be giving a presentation about the Connecticut Farm Link, May 19 at the Franklin Town Hall, hosted by the Franklin Agriculture and Conservation Commission. Her talk will include the process of filing an application and the success stories that the Connecticut Farm Link program has encountered since its inception.

Everyone’s invited to attend and learn about the benefits of the Connecticut Farm Link. The informational session will start at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Franklin Town Hall. The town hall is located at 7 Meetinghouse Hill Road in Franklin.

State agriculture department offers vital service

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News in your community

This newspaper is an authorized publication for personnel of the Department of Defense and their families. Contents of The Dolphin are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the Department of the Navy.

Commanding Officer Naval Submarine Base New LondonCapt. Marc W. Denno

Executive Officer Naval Submarine Base New LondonCmdr. Michael A. Pennington

Command Master Chief Naval Submarine Base New LondonCMDCM(SS) Ray Powell

Public Affairs Officer - Christopher ZendanEditor - Sheryl Walsh

Editorial Assistant - Christina LoughPublic Affairs Staff - MCC(SW) James O’Donnell, MC1(AW) Peter Blair and SN Michael Henderson

• NEWS - The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of the Naval Submarine Base New London. News items and photos must be received by 4 p.m. the Friday before publication. News ideas and questions can be directed to Christopher Zendan at 694-5980. Readers can e-mail us at [email protected]. Log onto the Web site at www.dolphin-news.com.

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Did you know?

Groton Lions are selling roses for Mother’s Day

The Groton Lions Club will be selling roses as well as annuals, hanging baskets and patio toma-toes or purchase plants and/or roses at the Groton Shopping Plaza, May 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Look for the Lions’ trailer.

Roses cost $20 per dozen wrapped or $25 per dozen in a vase.

To order or for more informa-tion, contact Karen Segal at (860) 389-4280; Maria Doren at (860) 449-4445; or Marilyn Searle at (860) 443-0634 or (860) 961-2145.

Church hosts benefit concert

The Connecticut Songwriters Association, Local United Network to Combat Hunger (LUNCH), and Union Baptist Church team up to present the 7th annual “Day of Praise” concert of original spiri-tual and inspirational music, to benefit local food pantries and shelters, May 14, at Union Baptist Church, at the corner of Route 1 and High Street in Mystic.

A concert of original spiritu-al and inspirational songs by Connecticut artists, the “Day of Praise” is an annual program of the Connecticut Songwriters Association, which has a large number of writers of new spiri-tual and inspirational music. CSA partners with churches and social service groups around the state to showcase new faith-based songs while benefiting local social ser-vice programs.

The concert will benefit local social services in the area while showcasing new faith-based music.

Tickets are $10, available online at www.lunchensemble.com, by phone at (860) 572-9285, or at the door. If you cannot attend but would like to sponsor a seat for families who otherwise could not afford to come, you may do so from the LUNCH Web site at www.lunchensemble.com.

COMPASS session scheduled

The May COMPASS session will be held May 17 through 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Shepherd of the Sea Chapel. This informative, free program is open to all active duty Navy spouses. Breakfast and lunch will be pro-vided, as well as free babysitting.

Register for this course for Navy life on-line at www.gocompass.org.

For more information, contact [email protected].

Chamber of Commerce seeks interns

The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is seeking students to intern in their office. The chamber is looking for an intern(s) who would work with the various staff in the office on ongoing projects and special events. The intern would also be required to help out with answering phones and helping with tourism inquiries.

The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce looks for interns with good interpersonal skills, basic computer knowledge, and an ability to adapt to the flow of non-profit work environment.

The opportunities afforded to an intern who works at the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce are endless. Students interested in applying for an internship should contact Tricia Walsh at (860) 572-9578.

USS John Adams reunion planned

The USS John Adams (SSBN 620) reunion committee will host a reunion at the Radisson Hotel in New London, Conn., Aug. 10 to 13. There will be a banquet dinner, August 12. The committee has arranged for a group rate at the hotel for the reunion. All crew members may call the hotel to make res-ervations at (800) 333-3333 and let them know you are with the John Adams Reunion.

For more information, e-mail [email protected].

Vehicle repair loans may be available to you through the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society? Based on need, we offer interest-free loans for essential repairs necessary for the safe operation of a vehicle when you do not have sufficient resources to repair the vehicle yourself. You’ll need: Driver’s license, registration, insurance, viable spending plan for repayment, estimated cost of repairs, upkeep calculated into budget, and an affordable pay-ment.

When you need help, visit your local Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Office. For more information, visit www.nmcrs.org.

By April Childs, PhDNHCNE Public Health Educator

NEWPORT, R.I. - You’ve probably seen and are familiar with the food pyramid from the USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, but have you seen the activ-ity pyramid? The pyramid provides physical activity related guidelines for adults ages 18-64. Versions are available for older and younger folks as well. Visit www.mypyramid.gov for more information and variations. If you think about a pyramid and ask yourself why it’s a useful tool for recom-mendations of food portions and activity levels, the very small tip of the pyramid most likely comes to mind.

If the pyramid is divided into four levels, the tip repre-sents the activities that you should participate in the least. Those activities include sitting, spending time using a com-puter, and time watching television. Many people refer to this time as “screen time” and it should be minimized as much as possible. The guidelines for physical activity also include strength training as well as flexibility training twice a week. Strength training should include all major muscle groups with one to three sets of eight to twelve repetitions per set. Flexibility training should take place for at least 10 minutes twice a week.

The third level of the pyramid indicates that you should spend at least 150 minutes a week participating in cardio-vascular system stimulating, aerobic activities! These can include running, swimming, power walking, biking, play-ing tennis, playing basketball or soccer or any number of other aerobic activities that get your heart pumping! The 150-minute guideline is based on a moderate intensity of exercise. If you can talk while participating in the activity, but you can’t sing, that’s probably moderate intensity. If you’re looking for more intensity, vigorous exercise for 75 minutes a week also has a plethora of beneficial effects. If you’re stopping to get your breath while exercising and your sentences are choppy, that’s vigorous activity.

The fourth level of the pyramid, which is the base and the largest, promotes lifestyle related physical activities. Walk when you have the opportunity. Park your car at the far end of the parking lot, and make sure your furry friends get plenty of exercise! Don’t have a dog? Borrow one from a friend or develop a routine with a friend who is a pet owner to walk at least two miles a day. Studies show that owning a pet increases the owner’s physical activity so why not join them?

Physical activity should be fun and the exercise that you will do regularly is the type that you should participate in. Remember that regular physical activity reduces the risk of many adverse health outcomes such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. Most health benefits occur with at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physi-cal activity. For additional health benefits, adults should increase their aerobic physical activity to 300 minutes a week of moderate-intensity, or 150 minutes a week of vig-orous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or a combination of both. Additional benefits include lower risk of colon and breast cancer and prevention of unhealthy weight gain.

Visit your command’s Command Fitness Leader (CFL) or the NBHC Health Promotions Department for assistance in beginning a regular physical fitness routine!

Are you familiar with The Activity Pyramid?

By SUBASE New London Public Affairs

GROTON, Conn. – The Submarine Force Library and Museum and Historic Ship Nautilus switched to its summer hours May 1. The Museum and Nautilus is now open Wednesday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Submarine Force Library and Museum features the rich history of the submarine force from the idea of the turtle submers-ible to the world’s most advanced and sophisticated submarines. Add to that tours of the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, Historic Ship Nautilus, and you have one of Connecticut’s premier museums.

Admission to the museum is free, and tours of Nautilus are self guided with a hand-held audio tour guide that can share the rich history of Nautilus in five distinct languages.

Museum, Nautilus to switch to summer hours

By American Nurses Association

Every year, National Nurses Week focuses attention on the diverse ways America’s 3.1 million registered nurses work to save lives and to improve the health of mil-lions of individuals. This year, the American Nurses Association (ANA) has select-ed “Nurses Trusted to Care” as the theme for 2011. The ANA supports and encour-ages National Nurses Week recognition programs through the state and district nurses associations, other specialty nursing organizations, educa-

tional facilities, and indepen-dent health care companies and institutions.

Annually, National Nurses Week begins May 6, marked as RN Recognition Day, and ends May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of nursing as a mod-ern profession. In honor of National Nurses Week and RN Recognition Day, regis-tered nurses around the coun-try are encouraged to wear the official “RN Pin.”

Traditionally, National Nurses Week is devoted to highlighting the diverse ways in which registered nurses, who comprise the largest

health care profession, are working to improve health care. From bedside nursing in hospitals and long-term care facilities to the halls of research institutions, state legislatures, and Congress, the depth and breadth of the nursing profession is meet-ing the expanding health care needs of American society.

Did You Know…There are more than 240,400

advanced practice nurses in the U.S. Of these, approximately 144,200 are nurse practitio-ners, 69,000 are clinical nurse specialists, 14,600 are both nurse practitioners and clinical

nurse specialists, 13,700 are nurse midwives, and 32,500 are nurse anesthetists.

Research indicates that advanced practice registered nurses can provide 60 to 80 percent of primary care ser-vices as well as or better than physicians and at a lesser cost.

In 1982 President Ronald Reagan signed a proclama-tion March 25, proclaiming “National Recognition Day for Nurses” to be May 6, 1982. In 1990, the ANA Board of Directors expanded the rec-ognition of nurses to a week-long celebration, declaring May 6-12, 1991, as National Nurses Week.

Celebrate nurses during National Nurses Week

By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. – The Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) Personnel Support Detachment’s (PSD) Identification (ID) card center allows active duty service mem-bers, their dependents, reserv-ists and retirees to receive a new ID card when required, but sometimes customers experi-ence long wait times. PSD has an answer for this problem, call ahead.

Making an appointment at the ID center can save time, instead of walking in and placing your name on a list according to a PSD official.

“Production of a Common Access Card (CAC), or a Dependent ID Card can take up to 20 minutes and 10 minutes respectively,” said PSD Director Roy Simmons. “Walk-in cus-tomers without an appointment may have to wait up to two hours for services, depending on walk-in customer volume.”

Customers can schedule an appointment for services at the PSD two ways, either on the PSD website: http://appoint-ments.cac.navy.mil or by phone. Customers who do not have

access to a computer, can con-tact the lab at (860) 694-3022 to be “penciled in” (by availability) for same-day appointments.

Appointments can be made from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. in half-hour block incre-ments, with two of the three ID card terminals dedicated for appointments. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the ID card clerks rotate out for lunch, meaning two of three clerks are available to pro-vide services during this time.

“The time-saving gained by the customer by scheduling an appointment ahead of time can-not be over-emphasized,” added Simmons. “And these gains can be passed on to emergent (lost or stolen ID card) walk-in cus-tomers.”

PSD, New London’s ID Card Laboratory Supervisor is Adam Getty, and he can be reached at (860) 694-3022.

SUBASE’s DEERS/RAPIDS and ID Card Laboratory oper-ates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Navy Reserve drill weekend Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon (usually the first weekend of the month, but if a federal holiday falls on that weekend, it will take place the second weekend of the month).

Need a new ID? Save time, call ahead

NMCRS recognizes volunteers


GROTON, Conn. – Volunteering your time to help others is an admirable trait, and something that many people do, but at the Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) office the people who volunteer to help Sailors in need always go above and beyond to get the job done. They volunteer as case work-ers, run the thrift store, help with budgeting classes and much more, and are always looking for the next person they can help.

During the April 27 lun-cheon held at the Submarine Force Library and Museum, six of those outstanding volun-teers were recognized for their work.

“A volunteer is someone who does something for oth-ers without the expectation of compensation,” said NMCRS chairman of volunteers, Martha Merz. “Our volunteers are so much more than that. They are dedicated to helping the Sailors and families at SUBASE and we can’t thank them enough for their dedication and enthusi-asm.”

One volunteer who has achieved a true milestone of 10,000 hours of volunteer ser-vice was unable to attend the luncheon. Chieko Harlow, who for four years has selflessly kept the NMCRS Thrift Shop open for Sailors to buy gently used uniforms, was in Japan, again helping others.

“Chieko owns a home in southern Japan,” said NMCRS Groton Director Tamara Scace. “She is there going through the needed paper work to allow personnel displaced by the earthquake and Tsunami to rent her home.”

Until last summer Harlow ran the thrift shop by herself, but the Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton First Class Petty Officer Association stepped up and began to volunteer there dur-ing the week. Led by Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Brandy Baltimore, who was also recog-nized by the society during the luncheon, the thrift store has been able to expand its hours of operation.

“With Chieko in Japan right now, our volunteers have stepped in to keep the Thrift Store open,” said Scace. “Another testament to the out-

standing volunteers we have here at SUBASE. We hope to have more volunteers to staff the Thrift Shop so it can be open five days a week for more shopping opportunities in the near future.”

NMCRS offers interest free loans and grants to Sailors, Marines and their families. They also offer classes and free coun-seling to help service members stay out of financial trouble. To learn more about NMCRS, visit their website at www.nmcrs.org or visit their office located in building 83 in Dealey Center Plaza.


GROTON, Conn. – Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society volunteers pose for a photo following a luncheon that celebrated and recognized their outstanding contributions to the relief society, April 27.


Lt. Patrick EvansSubmarine Group 2 Public Affairs Officer

GROTON, Conn. - A new commanding officer took command of Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) during a ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London’s Shepherd of the Sea chapel, April 28.

During the event, Commander Raymond Gabriel turned over command of the submarine to Cmdr. Michael Quan.

“This change of command ceremony is not about one per-son, and its certainly not about

me,” said Gabriel. “This is about recognition of a warship and it’s crew and the simple turnover of its leadership. It can be no other way.”

Vice Admiral John Richardson, Commander, Submarine Forces, congratu-lated Gabriel in a message that was read during the ceremony.

“You leave behind a winning team,” wrote Richardson. “Your deep personal commitment to your people, duty and commu-nity were a shining example for the entire submarine force.”

Commanding officer since December 2008, Gabriel led his

crew through the most demand-ing and complex mission a sub-marine is tasked to perform, a strike mission in support of Joint Task Force (JTF) Odyssey Dawn. Disestablished on March 30, JTF Odyssey Dawn was a U.S. Africa Command task force established to pro-vide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforce-ment of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973.

“The success of your ship’s mission in support of the coali-tion operation contributed to enhancing the security in this vital region,” wrote Richardson.

“Your superior tactical abilities and focus on operational excel-lence was critical to the coali-tion’s successful initial strike.”

Any accomplishments or successes by Providence are a direct result of a talented crew, said Gabriel.

“The truth is that these men have sworn to protect, serve and defend this nation with their life, if necessary. Over the last six months, they have done that and have done it extremely well; and, they will go on doing that well after I am gone,” said Gabriel.

Gabriel, a native of Howell, N.J., will next serve as a rep-resentative for Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic

(SUBLANT) at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in New Hampshire.

“Cmdr. Gabriel, I appreciate your outstanding accomplish-ment in building this group of exceptional Sailors who have consistently excelled at every task given,” said Quan, as he took command of Providence. “You are turning over a focused and motivated team, and I am convinced there is no better group of Sailors to work with on the waterfront.”

“Mike, I welcome you to the command family and Submarine Squadron 2,” said Captain Peter Clarke, Commodore of Submarine Squadron 2. “You’re inherit-

ing a worthy ship and crew. The Navy has great confidence in your ability to maintain Providence’s great record of success, and I look forward to hearing about your continued excellence.”

Quan previously served as deputy commander of Submarine Squadron 4. From March 2006 to May 2008, he served as Executive Officer of USS Hawaii (SSN 776), guiding the crew through delivery to the Navy, commissioning and the ship’s maiden deployment.

USS Providence (SSN 719), named for the capital city of Rhode Island, is the fifth ship of our naval history to bear the name.

USS Providence changes commanders


GROTON, Conn. - Commander Raymond Gabriel prepares to be relieved as commanding officer of USS Providence during a change of command ceremony. Cmdr. Michael G. Quan relieved Gabriel during the ceremony held at Naval Submarine Base New London’s Shepherd of the Sea Chapel, April 28.


GROTON, Conn. - Commander Raymond Gabriel receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Commodore Peter Clark, Submarine Squadron Two, the change of command ceremony, April 28.

An ‘innovative leader’ is honored during change of command

Lt. Patrick EvansSubmarine Group 2 Public Affairs Officer

GROTON, Conn. - Submarine Squadron 2 changed command-ers during a ceremony on USS Providence (SSN 719) at Naval Submarine Base New London, April 29.

During the event, Captain Peter Clarke was relieved by Capt. Michael Holland as Commodore of Squadron 2.

Squadron 2 provides opera-tional, personnel, logistical and material support to four Los Angeles-class subma-rines: USS Dallas (SSN 700), USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720), USS Providence (SSN 719) and USS Springfield (SSN 761).

“Every one of these crews has given me special memories I will carry with me,” said Clarke. “Their impressive drive, dedica-tion and desire to improve left me in awe every time I rode one of them.”

Commodore since July 2009, Clarke led his staff to signifi-cant improvement in the train-ing and oversight of all crews in Squadron 2.

“Pete, your innovative and inspirational leadership improved the readiness of the submarine force and expertly prepared five submarines for deployment to the Central and European command areas of responsibility,” Vice Admiral John Richardson, Commander, Submarine Forces, wrote in a message that was read during the ceremony.

“Pete is my brain trust when discussing how to make sub-stantial changes in how we pre-

pare our ships, and most impor-tantly, how we know we are making progress,” said guest speaker Rear Adm. Michael McLaughlin, Commander of Submarine Group 2.

“None of what I may get credit for accomplishing would be possible without an incred-ible staff of leaders and tech-nical experts,” said Clarke of Squadron 2. “This group led by Capt. Dave Roberts and Master Chief Jim Burgess amazes me everyday with their in-depth understanding of what we, as a staff, need to do to help our ships succeed and how they relentlessly go about getting it done.”

Clarke, a 1985 graduate of the University of Virginia, earned a Masters in Business

Administration from Chaminade University of Honolulu, Hawaii in 1992.

He’ll next serve as Submarine Forces Atlantic Fleet (SUBLANT) Director for Operations and Special Operations (N3) in Norfolk, Va.

Previously, Holland served as deputy for Training for Submarine Development Squadron 12. Prior to that, he commanded USS Providence (SSN 719).

“For all the men on the ships in Squadron 2, it is clear you are dedicated to the mission,” said Holland after relieving Clarke. “I am privileged to be your Commodore. I look for-ward to helping get ready to take your ships to the pointy end of the spear.”

“Mike, your demonstrat-ed leadership and experience have prepared you well for this important and challenging assignment. I am proud of you and have full confidence that you will continue to enforce the same high standards you have embraced throughout your career,” wrote Richardson.

Holland, a graduate of Montana State University in 1987, was commissioned at Officer Candidate School in Newport, R.I.

Photos by MC1 Virginia K. Schaefer

GROTON, Conn. - Above, Captain Michael Holland, right, relieves Capt. Peter Clarke as Commodore of Submarine Squadron 2 during a change of command ceremony onboard USS Providence (SSN 719) at Naval Submarine Base New London, April 29. Below, Captain Peter Clarke is presented his Squadron 2 pennant during a change of command ceremony onboard USS Providence (SSN 719) at Naval Submarine Base New London. During the event, Clarke was relieved as Commodore of Submarine Squadron 2 by Capt. Michael Holland.


GROTON, Conn. - Cannons were fired during a change of command ceremony onboard USS Providence (SSN 719) at Naval Submarine Base New London. During the event, Captain Peter Clarke was relieved by Capt. Michael Holland as Commodore of Submarine Squadron 2.

“For all the men on the ships in Squadron 2, it is clear you are dedicated to the mission ... I am privileged to be your Commodore. I look forward to helping get ready to take your ships to the pointy end of the spear.”

Capt. Michael Holland as Commodore of Squadron 2


Need a little gift for Mom or another special lady? Children are invited to the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton, May 7 at 1 p.m., to decorate a clay pot and fill it with a beautiful plant to take home. All ages are welcome, but younger children will need an adult to help them. You can register by calling the library at (860) 445-0392 or stopping by the front desk. This program is free and open to the public.

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.

The Bill Memorial Library is located at 240 Monument Street in Groton, near the Groton Monument and Fort Griswold. The library, now more than 100 years old, has an extensive collection of books and media for adults and children. Visit their Web page at http://billmemorial.org.

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GROTON, Conn. - Mark Wiggins, (helmet) receives the award for “Best in Show” during the 2011 Spring Safety and Security Motorcycle Rodeo, from SUBASE Security Director Patricia Williams and SUBASE Safety Manager Edgar Martinez. Wiggins’ 2007 Heritage Soft Tail Harley Davidson motorcy-cle stood out with its intricate sub-marine and Navy murals painted on to the body and frame. During the May 1st rodeo, a motorcycle safety demonstration was performed by motorcycle law enforcement offi-cers from the Conn. State Troopers, Groton and New London Police departments.

The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton is now taking registration for Toddler Time, a one-on-one story program for children ages 18-36 months with a caregiver. Toddler Time is held on Mondays at 10:30 a.m., and runs through May 23. Toddler Time features stories, songs, and simple activities and crafts in the Children’s Room. Registration is required; stop by the library or call (860) 445-0392 for further information or to register.

Christ United Methodist Church, located at 200 Hazelnut Hill Rd. in Groton, is hosting a Sock Hop, May 14, from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $5 and includes hot dog, chips, and soda. There will be a prize for best dressed!

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The New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO), Elm City Dance Collective (ECDC) and Mystic Aquarium have part-nered to bring a cutting edge contemporary dance piece depicting the amazing aquatic life on land and in the sea. Join them for this wonderful Aquatic Dance Festival, May 14 and 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Mystic Aquarium.

Each festival day begins with the NHSO Instrument Discovery Zone, offering children the opportunity to try a variety of musical instruments. The morning continues with Brien Engel presenting an hour-long glass harp performance where he uses glasses of varying sizes and volumes of water to pro-duce different pitches when played with moistened fingers.

At 1:30 p.m., the Elm City Dance Collective, accompanied by NHSO musicians, will artis-tically personify the amazing aquatic life at Mystic Aquarium in a world premiere perfor-mance. The dancers will cre-atively dive, float and swim their way through this one-hour piece featuring the music of Antonio Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, Jeremy Cohen and Philip Glass.

Following the performance, families will get a chance to

meet the dancers in an inter-active dance and movement workshop. All activities will take place in a tent located in front of the aquarium.

This innovative year-long project also includes a multi-dimensional education program and performances presented in schools across the State of Connecticut.

Under the artistic leadership of its Music Director William Boughton and Associate Conductor Gerald Steichen, the 70-member New Haven Symphony Orchestra annually performs a symphony concert series, a pops series and a family series, as well as more than 120 education programs that reach over 30,000 children across Connecticut. Founded in 1894, the NHSO is the fourth oldest sym-phony orchestra in the nation.

More information on the creation of this exciting col-laboration can be found at www.NewHavenSymphony.org and on the Elm City Dance Collective’s blog at http://elm-citydance.org/the-blue-project.

Admission to the Aquatic Dance Festival is free when you pur-chase general admission tickets to Mystic Aquarium: Adult: $26, Senior (age 60+): $23, Children (ages 3 - 17): $19, Children (ages 2 and under): Free.

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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 community day. It is the only day each year the museum is open without charge to celebrate spring and showcase its summer offerings to the public. It is a great time to gather family and friends for a day of exciting programs, exceptional art, and beautiful views. Visitors of all ages will enjoy exploring two special exhibitions, In Bloom: Mountain Laurel and the Lyme Art Colony and Inspiration and Impact: The Legacy of the Hartford Steam Boiler Collection, wandering through historic gardens, playing gallery games, making art, visiting an artist’s studio, or just strolling along the Lieutenant River.

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 museum at (860) 434-5542 or www.FlorenceGriswoldMuseum.org.

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GROTON, Conn. – Naval Submarine Base New London SUBASE tugboats, John P. Wronowski and Paul A. Wronowski conducted a “water display” on the Thames River, April 21, saluting the recently completed firefighting boat that pays homage to those lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

The vessel, named “Three Forty Three” after the 343 firefighters who died at the World Trade Center on 9/11, was constructed by Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. The names on the bow and stern of the boat are made of steel from the World Trade Center I-beams, and were hand-cut by the personnel at the Fire Department of the

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The state-of-the-art fireboat boasts the highest pumping capacity of any fireboat to date, accord-ing to Justin Smith, a Project Manager of Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. It can pump 50,000 gallons a minute, equivalent to 50 average sized fire engines. Three Forty Three utilizes a small-scale hospital emergency room, a swim platform for rescuing large numbers of people from the water, and can even flood a forward ballast tank

to lower the bow of the boat to match the deck height of other vessels.

Thanks to a joint venture between Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), FDNY and Robert Allan Ltd., Three Forty Three also maintains the ability to protect the crew against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear agents (CBRN). The boat protects firefighters with a pressurized area that has its air supply filtered by special charcoal and high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters.

The vessels replace two earlier WWII era fireboats, John D. McKean (built 1954) and the Fire Fighter (built 1938). The Fire Fighter is the only civilian ship to be awarded the Gallant Ship Award, for her role in the rescue of 30 sailors

from the burning container ship SS Sea Witch in 1973. Both McKean and Fire Fighter played a piv-otal role in 9/11, by evacuating people from lower Manhattan early in the incident, and then supply-ing sea water to the fire trucks of lower Manhattan after the collapse of the towers broke the water mains. McKean and Fire Fighter pumped non-stop for several days to provide water for firefighting in the days following the tragedy.

“…the ability of each company to keep vessels this old as functioning assets is a testament to the dedication of FDNY,” said Smith, “While the new boats are most impressive, the contributions of their predecessors should always remain linked to their successors and the choice of names for these new boats is most appropriate.”

Photo by SN Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. - Naval Submarine Base New London tugboats, John P. Wronowski and Paul A. Wronowski (left) conduct a “water display” on the Thames River, April 21, saluting one of two new firefighting boats (right center) that honor those lost Sept. 11, 2001. The fireboat, “Three Forty Three” after the 343 firefight-ers who died at the World Trade Center on 9/11, and her sister ship “Firefighter II” will replace two Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) fireboats with more than 50 years in service.

Saluting the fallen 343

Practicing for the real thing


GROTON, Conn. – Sailors from Naval Submarine Support Facility (NSSF) practice sand bagging the building on Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) lower base, April 29. During Hurrex 2011 SUBASE went through the motions of tracking, preparing for and responding to a simulated hurri-cane hitting Southeastern Connecticut. Though a major hurricane has not hit Connecticut in more than 20 years, SUBASE continues to prepare and train as if one could hit this season.

Branch 20 and Unit 20 will serve their last two monthly breakfasts of the season, May 7 and 21 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Branch Home, located at 242 Thames Street in Groton. The breakfast boasts an extensive menu for a donation of only $5. Come on down for breakfast and support your Branch! Volunteers, particularly cooks, to help with the breakfasts are always wel-come. Call (860) 445-0731 and leave a message for Charlie.

Branch and Unit 20 will hold their regular monthly meetings, May 19, at the Branch Home. Unit 20 will meet at 6 p.m. and Branch 20 will meet at 7 p.m. Election of officers for both Unit 20 and Branch 20 will be con-ducted at the respective meet-ings. Nominations from the floor for all officers of the Unit and President, Vice President, and Board of Directors for the Branch will be accepted and added to the slate of officers presented at the April meet-ings with elections to follow. All members in good standing are urged to attend these meet-ings to vote for your choice of leadership. Membership in the FRA is open to all active duty, retired, and veterans of the Sea Services, i.e., the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Membership in the FRA Auxiliary, or Unit, is open to all spouses, children and step children over age 16, parents and grandparents of FRA mem-bers in good standing. For more information, call the Branch Home at (860)445-0731.

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The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport will host its annual spring exhibition and sale, Modern Marine Masters, ongoing through June 12.

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WASHINGTON - Whether it’s kayaking down a river, backpacking through the for-est or racing “high-adventure style,” military teens with a thirst for adventure will have a host of options to choose from this year.

The Defense Department (DoD) has teamed up with the Agriculture Department and 12 land-grant universi-ties to offer military teens low-cost, high-adventure camps at 50 locations, includ-ing one in Alaska and two in Europe, officials said. Four of the camps will offer high-adventure opportunities to family members with special needs, they added.

“This is a great opportu-

nity for our military youth to leave their comfort zones and challenge themselves in a variety of ways,” said Robert L. Gordon III, deputy assis-tant secretary of defense for military community and fam-ily policy. “The skills they learn through these camps will remain with them for the rest of their lives.”

This joint DoD-USDA effort arose out of the Presidential Study Directive 9, in which all government agencies were directed to identify ways to better serve military families. In January, President Barack Obama released the results of that directive, and touched on the nearly 50 commit-ments agencies made to sup-port military families, many of which focused on chil-dren’s well-being.

The camps will offer mili-

tary youth experiences not readily available through traditional programs, offi-cials said. Additionally, due to frequent moves, parents and youth may be unaware of local opportunities. These camps arae intended to fill that gap, they said.

The USDA, land-grant uni-versities and the Cooperative Extension System will work with local communities to offer the camps. Military teens ages 14 to 18 can pick their adventure - from a five-day kayaking trip through Washington’s San Juan Islands to a four-day adventure racing course in the Northeast to a one-week backpacking trip through Alaska’s Denali Forest.

Special needs camps will be offered in Ohio, California, and New Hampshire, and will

feature active sports such as skiing, dog sledding, tubing and sled hockey.

Camps will become avail-able as early as next week and will continue throughout the year. People can check out camp locations online at https://www.extension.pur-due.edu/Adventure_camps/campsloc.html.

For camp times, see https://www.extension.purdue.edu/Adventure_camps/camps-date.html.

The camps are open to all services, both active and reserve; however, participa-tion will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Program participation will either be no cost or at a very low cost, offi-cials said, noting that some fees may be reimbursable. Travel expenses may be the responsibility of the family.

All of the camps are accred-ited through the American Camping Association, and most will have a military family life consultant in attendance, officials said. All staff members go through extensive training and, due to the high adventure aspects of these camps, many of the staff are experts in areas such as climbing, camping and water sports.

Along with these camps,

military services offer a vari-ety of other summer opportu-nities, including day camps and specialty camps. Military families should contact their local family support center to find out what opportuni-ties are offered in their area. Youth also can participate in the 4-H, Boys and Girls Club of America, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and in installa-tion-based workshops, offi-cials said.

Department hosts adventure camps for military teens “This is a great opportunity for our military youth to leave their comfort zones and challenge themselves in a variety of ways...The skills they learn through these camps will remain with them for the rest of their lives.”

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Navy CREDO celebrates 40 years of helping Sailors


GROTON, Conn. – The Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) celebrated the Navy CREDO’s 40th birth-day April 27 with a cake cut-ting ceremony. Contributing to readiness, retention, and a positive perception of Navy life, CREDO focuses on helping ser-vice members and their families continue to grow profession-ally, personally and spiritually.

Navy CREDO was established in 1971 as the “Chaplain’s Response to the Emerging Drug Order”, to confront the drug use by Sailors and Marines. Later, CREDO became a retreat min-istry applicable to a broad spec-trum of people seeking personal and spiritual development. With this focus change, the name became the Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development

Operation. “CREDO evolved from its

humble beginnings as a pro-gram designed to help individu-als with drug-related problems, to a new form of “retreat” min-istry,” said guest speaker, Chief Religious Programs Specialist Jason Bocchino.

SUBASE’s CREDO North East (NE) office was established on April 19, 2001 and continues to offer help to Sailors and their families and Department of Defense (DoD) employees with personal growth, marriage, and men and women’s retreats.

Bocchino played a huge role in the CREDO NE office as he was one of the Sailors selected to start the fledgling office.

“I had the opportunity to build this program (CREDO NE) that I really didn’t know much about…,” remarked Bocchino. “Then I went on a personal growth retreat and it changed my whole outlook on my rela-tionships, and my personal life.

And once I got that look into what CREDO really was, I was able to throw myself into the program 100 percent.”

Bocchino and Chaplain Emile Moured built the office from there, with a lot of work and a $200,000 budget on the second deck of Ramage Hall in 2001.

“It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since we started CREDO NE,” added Bocchino. “I’m proud to say I was a big part in what CREDO NE was, and the staff is still doing a great job today.”

CREDO retreats are open to all Active Duty military, reserves, retirees, DOD employees, and their families at no cost to them-selves or their commands.

“It is our mission to pro-mote the spiritual, personal, and professional development of U.S. military members and their families throughout the New England region,” said Lieutenant Commander Mary Zepeda, CREDO NE Chaplain.


GROTON, Conn. - Religious Programs Specialist 1st Class Adonis Albia, Chief Religious Programs Specialist Jason Arsenault, Lieutenant Commander Mary Zepeda, and Chief Religious Programs Specialist Jason Bocchino make the ceremonial first cut in the cake marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Navy Chaplains Corps’ Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) program.

Squadrons merge

Photo by MC1 Todd A. Schaffer

NORFOLK, Va. - Captain Gene Sievers (left) officially assumes command of the consolidated Commander, Submarine Squadron Six as it merged with Submarine Squadron Eight during a ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk, April 28. Vice Admiral John Richardson, Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic, witnessed the assumption of command.

Military vacation rentals, hotel discounts announced

Active duty military personnel, including spouses, family members, and retirees, can book discount hotels and vacation rentals through the TDY Lodging reservation website from now through August. Government and military discounts are available at popular travel locations including San Diego, Washington DC, sunny Florida, as well as dozens of other stateside vacation spots. The latest travel deals for military families and Armed Forces service members vacationing or on leave from overseas assignments are available at dis-counts of up to thirty-percent off the standard rate. Most of the Military Vacation Discounts will be available until Labor Day weekend.

Armed Forces vacation club travel options through TDY Lodging are available to DoD personnel including military, government civilians, and defense contractors. Matthew Foster, founder of TDY Lodging and military veteran of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, announced the recent travel discounts for government and military personnel: “We’re pleased to offer this free service to the Department of Defense community. Our nation’s military has earned our support and in return for their service we’re featuring significant Military Vacation Discounts for travel to many destinations including Las Vegas, Miami, and San Diego near Sea World, among dozens of other travel spots.” Military vacation rentals in Florida include short-term Tampa Corporate Housing options and fully furnished condos and hotels and resorts in Destin and Panama City Beach.

Military vacation rentals and discount hotels are also available in our nation’s capital for government personnel and service members or families interested in traveling to the national capital region. Our featured Washington DC Military Lodging includes fully furnished corporate housing and furnished apartments for stays of at least one week, as well as hotels offering government rates for shorter stays in the downtown DC metro area. Armed Forces service members and families can find military vacation rentals directly though the TDY Lodging website, or though the TDY Lodging Blog, which features daily and weekly specials. The TDY Lodging blog also mentions key developments such as the recent addi-tion of 83 Extended Stay Hotels to the TDY Lodging program in April of this year.

TDY Lodging is the fastest growing government lodging website offering the widest range of accommodations for offi-cial and off-duty travel. The recent addition of 83 extended stay hotels offers a great option for travelers wanting to vacation for several days or weeks while having amenities like a full kitchen in their hotel room. TDY Lodging Military Vacation Discounts offer some of the best military vacation club options and discounted travel packages for military members and families of service members in the U.S. Armed Forces. Most lodging providers offering military discounts through TDY Lodging may require a military ID card or dependant identification at time of check-in to receive the Armed Forces travel discount.

Hotels and corporate housing providers interested in mar-keting their hotels or corporate housing to the government and military travel community can list their properties on the TDY Lodging website for a nominal marketing fee. Lodging providers join the site through an annual membership, and can list their property on the TDY Lodging network without having to pay a commission or third party booking fees.

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Connecticut Band Blues Challenge begins May 12 BEACON FALLS, Conn.

- Twenty-two blues music acts around the state will appear in the Connecticut Blues Society’s 16th Annual Band Blues Challenge, beginning May 12. The Connecticut Blues Challenge, organized by the non profit Connecticut Blues Society, is the process by which a representa-tive blues band is selected to send to the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge (IBC), which will be held Jan. 31 through Feb. 4, on Beale Street in Memphis, Tenn. The Preliminary Band Challenge rounds will take place four nights, consec-utive Thursdays, running May 12 through 26, skipping June 2, and continuing June 9, with a finals round June 16.Each Blues Challenge preliminary starts at 8 p.m. on these dates at Black-Eyed Sally’s, located at 350 Asylum St. in Hartford.

A panel of judges consisting of blues radio DJs, musicians, music writers, and hardcore fans will award each band a score of one to ten in the categories

of Blues Content, Vocals, Talent, Originality, and Stage Presence, the criteria used at The Blues Foundation’s International Blues Talent Competition. Winners of each weekly preliminary event will compete in the Blues Challenge Finals round along with a “Wild Card” act, the second place act with the best numerical score, June 16. The band win-ning the finals competition will receive at least $2,000 to rep-resent Connecticut in the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Blues Challenge winners also receive a number of invitations to perform throughout the state during the course of the year.

Last year, Wolcott’s Eran Troy Danner won the Connecticut Band Blues Challenge. A band must be an official representative of a blues society to enter the IBC Memphis competition, where the top band wins $1,500, an appear-ance in the Legendary Blues Cruise, as well as an opportu-nity to open for the Blues Awards and to appear at Blues Festivals

throughout the U. S. The annual CTBS Blues

Challenges are open to all Connecticut blues bands, which are solicited via invitations, word of mouth and announcements from the CT Blues Society. The bands are chosen on a “first come, first served” basis. CTBS holds a special meeting in April, when the bands’ names are liter-ally placed in a hat and pulled at random to determine the line-up.

During the past 10 years, two Connecticut blues bands, Blue Steel and The Mike Crandall Band have made it to the IBC Blues

Challenge finals in Memphis. The Connecticut Blues

Challenge is organized and run each year by the Connecticut Blues Society, a non-profit organization formed to preserve the blues as a unique musical form and to sup-port Connecticut’s community of blues fans and musicians. By pro-viding an opportunity for local blues artists to showcase their music and meet and hear their peers, it helps them stay at the top of their game and fulfills the Blues Society’s mission of pro-moting and preserving the blues in Connecticut.

The Psalms Applied to Deployed LifeLt. Col. (Chaplain) Les Maloney, PhD

May 21-22, 2011Groton Church of Christ, 1018 Route 12(on Route 12 across from the Sub Base)[email protected] or 860-445-7534

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