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Inside this issue:

Around the Station 2-7

Bravo Zulu Shipmates 8-9

Meat & Potatoes of Life 10

Morale, Welfare & Rec. 11

Fleet & Family Support 12

At the Clinics/Chapel 13

Now Hear This/Traffic 14-15

Hot Jobs 16

Around the Fleet 17

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May 5, 2017

A hard charging young lady from the 7-9 year old group participates in the

drills taught by New England Patriot Nate Solder and his teammate Ted Karras

with volunteer help from the Naval Academy Prep School Football Team and

Marines from Marine Corps Detachment Newport. Over 260 kids ages 5 to 14

years old took part in football clinics with the Patriots and a cheer clinic with

the cheerleaders last Saturday on Nimitz Field. (photo by Kelly Conner, MWR)

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NAVSTA Newport Public Affairs

Office

Office# 841-3538

E-Mail:

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Navy Bases Prepare for Hurricane Season WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Fleet Forces Command

(USFF), headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, and Com-

mander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) based in

Washington, D.C., are conducting a natural disaster

preparedness exercise, Hurricane Exercise/Citadel Gale

2017 (HURREX/CG 17), May 8-19.

This annual exercise prepares the Navy to respond to

adverse weather threats in U.S. coastal regions, and to

maintain the ability to deploy forces even under the

most severe weather conditions.

HURREX/CG 17 will involve two simulated storm

systems developing and intensifying to hurricane

strength, threatening the Gulf Coast and East Coast re-

gions.

All Navy commands at Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, Na-

val District Washington and Navy Region Southeast

will participate by reviewing and exercising heavy

weather instructions and procedures and accounting for

Sailors, Department of the Navy civilians, and Navy

families in the affected regions through the Navy Fami-

ly Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS).

There will be no U.S. Navy ship movements associated

with HURREX/CG 17.

For more information about HURREX/CITADEL

GALE 17, contact the Naval Station Newport Public

Affairs office at (401) 841-3538 for information on pre-

paredness, go to www.ready.navy.mil.

Damage caused by Hurricane Katrina to the New Orleans, La., mari-

na. Hurricane Katrina also destroyed tide gauges along the Gulf

Coast. “It took a helo to do this job because we had to hover right up

to them to inspect the damage and document it. Many gauges had

been destroyed completely with almost nothing left to even indicate

one had been there,” said Lt. Phil Eastman, a National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) helicopter pilot with the NO-

AA Corps. (Courtesy photo from NOAA)

Naval War College, Harvard hold large-scale humanitarian exercise

By Daniel L. Kuester, U.S. Naval War College Public

Affairs

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – Faculty members from

the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), Cambridge,

Mass., and U.S. Naval War College (NWC) conducted

one of the largest-ever civilian-focused crisis response

training exercises at Harold Parker State Park, April 28-

30.

The event allowed 120 students from Harvard, Massa-

chusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge,

Mass., Tufts University, Medford, Mass, and NWC to

experience and learn how to effectively assist during a

complex humanitarian crisis.

This simulation was set in two fictional countries in the

aftermath of a natural disaster. The situation was exacer-

bated by poverty, rebel activity, militias and other obsta-

cles.

“All of the students are getting an extraordinarily real-

istic experience in a simulation environment of the com-

plex interactions that take place between civilian hu-

manitarians, governmental organizations, and domestic

and international militaries,” said Dave Polatty, director

of NWC’s Civilian-Military Humanitarian Response

Program and associate professor in NWC’s College of

Operational and Strategic Leadership. “The international

humanitarian response ecosystem is incredibly compli-

cated and difficult to fully understand from lectures

alone. This experiential learning opportunity lets us see

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it firsthand, truly be immersed in it,

and think about how to better opera-

tionalize civil-military responses in

the future.”

NWC provided 25 students and 11

faculty to the simulation. Eighteen

of the students were from the Hu-

manitarian Assistance and Disaster

Relief electives course taught jointly

by Polatty and HHI’s Dr. Michael

Lappi. The other seven students

were part of NWC's Maritime Oper-

ational Planners Course (MOPC).

The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA)

was also represented by five senior

midshipmen and one faculty mem-

ber as part of their senior-year cap-

stone project.

The remaining students were from

Harvard, Tufts, MIT, and numerous

humanitarian organizations that

work with Harvard to help educate

and train current and future humani-

tarian workers.

More than 150 volunteers partici-

pated as role-playing members of

international humanitarian nongov-

ernmental organizations (NGOs)

and other groups.

NWC students participated as lead-

ers and planners within a military

forward command element and were

tasked to conduct on-the-ground as-

sessments of humanitarian needs

and begin planning for how the U.S.

and other militaries could provide

special capabilities to assist in the

response.

USNA students constructed an in-

novative “gridshell” structure they

had designed over the course of their

senior year. Their project was spe-

cifically developed for use in hu-

manitarian emergencies.

Militaries are often involved in the

early stages of such crises as they

are uniquely equipped to provide

security as well as access to the

equipment, transportation and sup-

plies needed to provide rapid relief

to affected populations. In a real-life

emergency, as international NGOs

get to an area, domes-

tic militaries, and

sometimes even inter-

national militaries, are

often already involved

in providing aid, ac-

cording to Polatty.

This is the 12th year

the cooperative simu-

lation has taken place,

and the third year

NWC has taken part.

The simulation contin-

ues to grow in scope

and numbers of stu-

dents.

“As far as we know,

this is the world’s

most complex simula-

tion for training hu-

manitarian aid work-

ers,” said Dr. Stepha-

nie Kayden, director,

HHI Lavine Family

Humanitarian Studies Initiative.

“The purpose is to train the next

generation of aid workers so they

know what to do in the field and

how to meet international standards.

It is better that they learn how to re-

act to stress here in a simulation ra-

ther than in a foreign country thou-

sands of miles away from home.”

The simulation training was valua-

ble for the students.

“Like anything, it is valuable to get

some hands-on experience that we

wouldn’t get in the classroom,” said

Lt. Cmdr. Jarred Burgess, MOPC

student. “We got a great chance to

get outside and see aspects of what

other groups do, and meet some of

these amazing people and better un-

derstand the different experiences

they bring to solve problems.”

Harvard believes that working with

NWC is a valuable learning tool.

“Naval War College is an important

part of the learning,” said Dr. Mi-

chael VanRooyen, director and co-

founder, HHI. “The military in gen-

eral plays a complex role in humani-

tarian assistance because in areas of

natural disaster they are tremendous

logisticians and provide incredible

support.

“My goal is two-fold with Naval

War College. First, to help NGOs to

work better with the military, and

for military to understand the

NGO’s world better. Second, to

work directly with NWC and other

military institutions to provide mili-

taries with a deeper understanding

of humanitarian principles.”

Working together benefits the exer-

cise and the schools involved, ac-

cording to Polatty.

“We are grateful for the chance to

take part in something this special

that allows our students to synthe-

size advanced educational concepts

in such a dynamic environment,”

added Polatty. “This is widely con-

sidered the most realistic humanitar-

ian simulation in the world. For

NWC to take part with Harvard and

all of their partners is an exceptional

and rare opportunity for our students

and faculty.”

David Ainslie (left), a U.S. Naval War College

(NWC) training specialist, and NWC students talk

with people role playing refugees as part of the

assessment process during a humanitarian crisis

exercise held at Harold Parker State Park. Twenty-

five students and 11 faculty members from NWC

took part in the simulation, which was sponsored

by Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. (U.S.

Navy photo by Daniel L. Kuester)

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Naval War College updates, expands missions to align with new roles

By Daniel L. Kuester, U.S. Naval

War College Public Affairs

The missions of U.S.

Naval War College

(NWC) have been

expanded and updat-

ed to reflect the

school’s current

functions and to better serve the

Fleet, the Department of Defense and

nation.

The primary mission of NWC “will

always be to educate and develop fu-

ture leaders through the development

of strategic perspective, critical think-

ing, and enhancing the capability to

advise senior leaders and policy-

makers,” according to the school’s

website.

Three additional missions have been

added to the existing four missions,

which remain unchanged.

The additions were made to reflect

the emphasis Chief of Naval Opera-

tions (CNO) Adm. John Richardson

is placing on leader development in

his document, “A Design for Main-

taining Maritime Superiority.”

“We have certainly expanded as a

college over the years, not in people

but in reach,” said NWC Vice Presi-

dent Capt. Tamara Graham. “Our

four missions were at the heart of the

work the college did. Now as we con-

tinue to do more and more, we want

to make sure we are codifying the

work that we are doing.”

In addition to the main focus to edu-

cate and develop future leaders, the

supporting missions are as follows:

- Helping to define the future Navy

and its roles and missions.

- Supporting combat readiness.

- Strengthening global maritime part-

nerships.

- Promoting ethics and leadership

throughout the force.

- Contributing knowledge to shape

effective decisions through the Mari-

time History Center.

- Providing expertise and advice to

the international legal community

through the Stockton Center for the

Study of International Law.

The school has seen substantial ex-

pansion in recent years and the new

missions are a better indicator of

what is accomplished at the college.

“We probably have about 60 percent

mission growth in the last 10 years,

so we want to make sure our baseline

reflects that,” said Graham. “We are

the ‘Navy’s home of thought,’ that

hasn’t changed. What has changed is

what the Navy should be thinking

about.”

Another reason for the update was

to align with the CNO’s design pub-

lished in January 2016.

“In part, the change was required to

better meet the requirements of the

CNO’s design. The directive in the

design to Strengthen our Navy Team

for the Future, in what are referred to

as the gold lines of effort is also part

of the basis for the change,” said Gra-

ham.

Specifically, Graham said the new

mission of breaking out leadership

and ethics was needed in a changing

environment.

“We recognized in recent years that

this mission needs to be a focal point.

This is one arena that we must come

at directly, as we continue to work at

developing leaders of character

and competence. Ethics is an im-

portant element of that,” she said.

The final two new missions on

history and law reflect efforts the

college has been doing, but were

not recognized previously.

“It is important that we know

history and learn lessons from it,”

said Graham. “The Maritime His-

tory Center, our faculty, our muse-

um, and all our other resources

keep us aware of that history.

“Also, the Stockton Center for the

Study of International Law has global

impact and reach. As a Navy, we

have always operated in the global

commons and that commons has ex-

panded into domains such as space

and cyber. We also now have new

access to global spaces we haven’t

had access to before. All these chang-

es have important legal aspects and

the Stockton Center is a leading the

way on defining these issues.”

NWC’s missions can be found

at https://www.usnwc.edu/

coremissions.

NWC is an upper-level professional

military education institution that in-

cludes a one-year resident program

that graduates 600 resident students a

year, and a multifaceted distance edu-

cation program that graduates more

than 1,000 students per year. Students

earn Joint Professional Military Edu-

cation (JPME) credit and either a di-

ploma or a master’s degree in Nation-

al Security and Strategic Studies or

Defense and Strategic Studies. Estab-

lished in 1884, U.S. Naval War Col-

lege is the oldest institution of its

kind in the world. More than 50,000

students have graduated since its first

class of nine students in 1885 and

about 300 of today’s active duty ad-

mirals, generals and senior executive

service leaders are alumni.

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AROUND THE STATION

By: Musician 3rd Class April

Griffin, NBNE Public Affairs

N avy Band North-

east’s Pops En-

semble returned

Sunday from a

tour of New Hampshire and

Maine, performing in five

cities across 600 square miles

in five days. Under the direc-

tion of Lt. Gregory Fritz, the

Pops Ensemble is Navy Band

Northeast’s largest ensemble,

consisting of 19 wind musi-

cians, five percussion and

rhythm instrumentalists, and

one vocalist. While the band

travels frequently throughout

their eleven state area of re-

sponsibility for military ceremonies and other official

functions, these performance-driven concert tours are a

unique opportunity for the band to do what they do best:

connect the public to their Navy through professional

military musicianship.

The band has a lasting impact on the communities they

visit, touching the lives of audience members in im-

measurable ways. While on tour, the band met former

Seabee and Chief Warrant Officer Mr. James Hasson,

now, 91, who served in World War II, Korea, and Vi-

etnam. “Moved to tears after hearing the band perform

the ‘Song of the Seabees,’ Mr. Hasson told me he could

now die a happy man,” said Assistant Director Senior

Chief Musician Jason Gromacki. “Meeting audience

members after the concert is actually my favorite part of

going on tour,” said Musician Second Class Margaret

Smith. “They have a lifetime of stories and memories to

share, usually about their time in the military, or their

loved one’s service. Hearing the band fills them with

such joy.”

“I met a woman with dual American-Canadian citizen-

ship at the end of our concert in Lebanon, who told me

that she heard Lee Greenwood sing ‘God Bless the

USA’ while living abroad in Italy, and it inspired her so

much that she returned to the United States to officially

become a U.S. citizen. Our concert tonight filled her

with a renewed love for her chosen country,” said Lt.

Fritz.

While in North Conway, Waterville, and Camden, the

band also stopped at local high schools and middle

schools, working with young musicians on their individ-

ual instruments in specialized sectionals and joint re-

hearsals. “Being ambassadors in our schools is equally

important to our mission,” said Musician 3rd Class April

Griffin. “The enthusiasm that these kids greet us with

makes the late nights and early morning musters more

than worth it,” said Griffin.

“Connecting students, audience members, and veterans

with their Navy honors the men and women serving in

uniform around the world, every day on their behalf.

It’s why we do what we do.”

Navy Band Northeast Spring Tour!

Lt. Gregory Fritz conducts a joint rehearsal between students at

Camden-Rockport Middle School and Navy Band Northeast Musicians while on

tour in Maine. (Photo by MUC(SW) Ian Charleton).

MU1 Joey Bailey and MU2 Leeland Rothrock greet

audience members after Navy Band Northeast's per-

formance at the Camden Opera House.

(Photo by MU3 Alicia Sowders).

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AROUND THE STATION (around the world!)

Adm. Harry B. Harris, commander,

U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM),

provides U.S. Naval War College

students, staff and faculty with an

overview of the PACOM theatre dur-

ing a visit to the college.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication

Specialist 2nd Class Jess Lewis)

Australia and New Zealand Army Corps Day at U.S. Naval War College Photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jess Lewis

Royal Australian Navy Cmdr. Bill Waters, a U.S.

Naval War College (NWC) student, provides open-

ing remarks during an early morning service com-

memorating Australian and New Zealand Army

Corps (ANZAC) Day outside of NWC’s McCarty-

Little Hall. The ceremony and ANZAC Day com-

memorates the service members who were killed

during the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I.

Service members and guests attending an

early morning service commemorating

Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

(ANZAC) Day render salutes outside of

U.S. Naval War College’s McCarty-Little

Hall. The ceremony and ANZAC Day

commemorates the service members who

were killed during the Gallipoli Campaign

during World War I.

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Naval Station Newport (NS Newport) held an Auxiliary Se-

curity Force (ASF) graduation last Friday for Class 1-17.

ASF members consist of active duty enlisted personnel from

throughout the installation. The graduates participated in

multiple security related training courses and drills as part of

their qualification including a day at the Warwick Police

Range where they were able to fire the Mossberg 500, 12

gauge shotgun (right)

Congratulations to BM3 Donald Bourne-Kaluhiwa from

NS Newport; HM3 Patrick Doyle, HN Anthony Freda, HN

Richard Hefflefinger, HN Francisco Martinez, HN Ryan

Pratt, HM3 Kyle Weaver and LS2 Jean-Mary Michaud from Naval Health Clinic New England—Newport;

IC2 Robert Cooper from Officer Training Command Newport; PSSA Dylan Marrero from Navy Operational

Support Command; YN3 Darius Travis from Naval War College and STS2 Devin Smith from the Naval Un-

dersea Warfare Center.

GO Patriots! In addition to the football camp that took place last Saturday, there was a great turnout

for the kids to participate in a cheerleading camp given by members of the N.E. Patriots Cheerlead-

ing squad. Here the young ladies are preparing to give their final cheer of the day! GO Navy!

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BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATES

Naval Station Newport (NS Newport) held an All Hands awards ceremony last Thursday and took time to

recognize some of the outstanding Sailors and Civilians here on the base.

Capt. Dennis R.D. Boyer, Commanding Officer of NS Newport, presented awards, letters and plaques to

eight individuals including (top left) Senior Sailor of the Quarter CS1 Shelley Madison and (right) Jun-

ior Sailor of the Quarter IC2 Jimonte L. Neclos. Below left, Capt. Boyer presented a Letter of Commen-

dation to Marybeth Oliveira, Public Private Venture Liaison Specialist, for her selection as the NS

Newport Senior Civilian of the Quarter and a Letter of Commendation from Rear Adm. Jack Scorby,

Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA) to Mr. Ken Smith, CNRMA Newport Inspector

General for his participation as a CNRMA Function Team Lead (Junior Civilian of the Quarter selectee

Ms. Amy David a Child and Youth Program Leader, was not present for the awards ceremony. (Photos by

YN2 Derrick Miles, NS Newport)

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BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATES

Capt. Boyer also presented a Navy Commendation Medal to Master at Arms 2nd Class Paul Donald for his ser-

vice at his previous command in Bangor, Washington (top left);

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals were awarded to: Boatswain Mate 2nd Class Kendall Brown

(top right); Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class (SW) Jimonte Neclos (above left) and Boatswain’s

Mate 3rd Class (SW) Jonathon Barmbybarrientes for their efforts in support of the International Seapower Sym-

posium last year. (photos by YN2 Derrick Miles, NS Newport)

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Lisa Smith Molinari

THE MEAT & POTATOES OF LIFE

Lisa’s syndicated column appears in military and civilian newspapers includ-

ing Stars and Stripes, and on her blog at www.themeatandpotatoesoflife.com

and can be contacted at

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TheMeatandPotatoesofLife

Never say never

I swore I’d never do it.

But there I was on a gurney,

begging my doctor to please, for the love of God, give

me a flipping epidural right this minute. It was the birth

of our third child, Lilly, and up until that point, I had

insisted on enduring labor pains without medication.

Ridiculous, I know. Something a crunchy California

nurse had said during my first prenatal classes had me

believing that epidurals caused prolonged contractions

and emergency C-sections. However, twelve hours into

labor number three, I discarded my fears, scruples, and

dignity, and begged the doctor to inject me with some-

thing — morphine, vodka, battery acid, anything! — to

stop the pain.

Life is funny like that. One minute, we think we have

it all figured out, and the next thing we know, we’ve

changed our own rules. Milestones like marriage, child-

birth, military service, teen parenting, and financial re-

sponsibility present us with new sets of circumstances

requiring new standards.

Before marriage, I rolled my eyes at those couples

who I’d see canoodling in public. “They’re faking it,” I

thought, and believed that people in real relationships

didn’t give each other eyelash kisses and lick ice cream

off each other’s noses. I thought I’d never be corny like

them.

But then, I met my husband, Francis.

Within weeks, we became one of those annoying cou-

ples who couldn’t be in each other’s presence without

fingers laced or limbs intertwined. We would stare into

each other’s eyes, sniff each other’s hair (Francis had

hair in those days), and pick little bits of lint and

crumbs off of each other’s clothing.

Nauseating!

During pregnancy, I proclaimed numerous “I nevers”

that were eventually abandoned. I said I would never

nurse my baby in public, change his diaper while in an

airplane seat, let him cry it out, strap him to a toddler

leash, let him watch two Disney movies in a row, give

his binky back after he dropped it in the dirt, or scream

like a lunatic at his pee-wee soccer games. Oh, well!

Military spouses make rules to stay organized

and deal with stress. Some proclaim they’ll

never live on base, join spouses clubs, or let

the kids eat Fruit Loops for dinner during de-

ployments. But at some point, “I never” tends

to turn into “Don’t knock it ‘till you try it.”

Desperate to make new friends after moving overseas,

I did something I never thought I’d do — I joined an

Army spouses’ bowling league. A typical Navy wife, I

thought bowling was just a cover for to chitchat, beer

and pizza. Little did I know, Army wives were serious

about their bowling. After one wife complained that I

stepped into her lane and laughed too loudly, I straight-

ened up. Ironically, my team, which we named “Great

Balls of Fire,” came in second place at the end of the

season, and I had made new friends after all.

Parenting teenagers crushed my edicts like walnuts.

Despite my many prohibitions, I eventually gave in and

let them use electronics in their rooms, watch R-rated

movies, and wear jeans to church. And I’ll admit it — I

often use my cell phone to call them for dinner, even

when they’re in the same house.

Now that we feel the pinch of college tuition bills, I’ll

push my Aldi cart a half mile across the parking lot in a

torrential downpour just to get my quarter back. I’ll

wait around at the commissary for a rotisserie chicken

to be reduced to $3.99. And after going to the movies

(using a military discount, of course) I’ve even found

popcorn in my bra, and eaten it.

Reality drives us to do things we previously thought

tacky, lazy, or negligent. But we must remember that

life’s challenges and milestones can also reveal cour-

age, strength and character we never thought we had.

So, whether pondering whether to eat a smoked turkey

leg while wearing a bathing suit during a family outing

to a water park, choosing between a minivan or a sports

car, or deciding whether or not to stay in the military for

twenty years, experience instills this simple life lesson:

Never say never.

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MORALE, WELFARE, & RECREATION

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FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER

W ith the busy moving

season fast approach-

ing, here are several

tips to make the pro-

cess easier for military families fac-

ing a permanent change of station.

The goal is to provide military fami-

lies with the necessary information to

assist them during this exciting and

stressful time.

Most everyone wants to move during

the summer, especially at the end of a

month or week; unfortunately there is

only so much Transportation Service

Provider (TSP) capacity available and

once it’s booked up, service members

need to have an alternate plan.

To help mitigate stressors, we offer

these steps to assist in achieving the

desired dates:

*When possible try to schedule

move dates on a Tuesday,

Wednesday or Thursday.

Avoid Monday and Friday.

*Avoid the last week of any

month as tensions, delays and

cancelations increase due to

the sheer volume of moves.

*Start working on securing move

dates immediately after actual

PCS orders are in hand. Any

delay will limit JPPSO’s / lo-

cal transportation office abil-

ity to accommodate service

members’ preferred dates.

*Provide JPPSO / local transpor-

tation office counselors alter-

nate move out dates that are at

least two weeks out from the

original date.

*Be aware that due to overall TSP

capacity issues we may need

to utilize origin storage in or-

der to get your property

picked up. If so, this could

delay or add time to your de-

livery at destination.

*If pressed for time, seek alter-

nate modes or sources of

transportation during such as a

Personally Procured Move

(formerly known as a Do-It-

Yourself Move) as an option.

Contact your local counseling

office for PPM cost/incentive

estimates.

*Avoid making major decisions

or commitments until move

dates are confirmed with the

Transportation Service Pro-

vider or carrier.

JPPSO / local transportation office

will utilize all resources available in

an effort to accommodate service

members during a PCS move, but

adds that a service member’s flexibil-

ity and involvement is critical

Reduce the stress from a PCS

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Workshops May 8-12: Transition GPS, MWR Recreation Center, 7:30

a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

May 9: Parenting, Love & Logic, 1 - 2:30 p.m

May 11: PFM Awareness Forum, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

For information on any of these programs or workshops and

to register, please call (401) 841-2283. Active duty, family

members, Reservists, National Guard, retirees, and DoD em-

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AT THE CLINICS

AT THE CHAPEL

Weekdays:

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.: Protestant Woman of the Chapel (PWOC) - all women are welcome

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.: Men's Bible Study, Perry Hall, Room 103

Wednesdays, 12 p.m.: Roman Catholic Mass

Fridays, 12 - 3 p.m. : Muslim prayer room is available

Sundays: 7:45 a.m. : Protestant Liturgical Service - (weekly Communion)

9:00 a.m. : Catholic Mass

9:00 a.m. : Open Bible Study, Perry Hall, Room 100

10:30 a.m. : Protestant Contemporary Service CHAPEL OF HOPE (401)841-2234 (during duty hours)

(401)862-8457 (after duty hours):

Naval Health Clinic New England (NHCNE) Prepares to Celebrate National Nurses Week Kathy MacKnight, NHCNE Public Affairs

National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and

ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Ac-

cording to the American Nurses Association (ANA),

there are around 3.1 million registered nurses in the Unit-

ed States, with 2.4 million of them actively employed.

Nursing is the largest occupation in health care, and inte-

gral to hospitals, clinics, and other health care organiza-

tions around the nation.

How did National Nurses Week all begin? It originally

was an idea by Dorothy Sutherland of the U.S. Depart-

ment of Health, Education and Welfare in 1953. She

asked President Eisenhower to proclaim a day in October

as “Nurses Day”, but unfortunately President Eisenhower

never made the proclamation. Several other attempts to

recognize this profession through the years went unful-

filled until 1974, the International Council of Nurses pro-

claimed May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday,

“International Nurse Day.” In 1982 the ANA formally

recognized May 6 as “National Nurses Day, and a joint

resolution of the United States Congress designated May

6 as “National Recognition Day for Nurses.” In 1991,

the recognition of nurses was expanded into a weeklong

celebration from May 6-12, 1992, and three years later,

the ANA designated May 6-12 as the permanent dates to

observe National Nurses Week in the following years.

NHCNE is planning to celebrate

National Nurses Week with nu-

merous activities and events for

all clinic staff members participa-

tion. Two of the scheduled

events are: The “Blessing of

Hands” which will take place on May 9th, with care giv-

ers gathered for a brief ceremony conducted by a chap-

lain from the Chapel of Hope who will bless the healing

hands of staff members. Also planned is the DAISY cer-

emony on May 10th (The acronym DAISY stands for

Diseases Attacking the Immune System). The DAISY

Foundation was established in 2000 by the family of Pat-

rick Barnes who died at the age of 33 from complications

from idiopathic thrombocytompenia. The family was so

impressed with the compassion and kindness of Patrick’s

nurses that they wanted to say thank-you by establishing

this award, and to date the foundation has recognized

over 60,000 nurses world-wide for their extraordinary

care. From NHCNE’s four medical sites, nursing staff

and corpsmen have been nominated by patients and staff

members to be chosen as this year’s DAISY recipient.

During National Nurses Week, please take the time to

say “thank you” to your favorite nurses for the work they

do each and every day, and for the contributions they

make to their communities and the field of healthcare.

Physical Fitness Month MAY 9: Chair Exercise Class 9:30-10:15

Weight Management Support Group 11:00-12:00

MAY16: Chair Exercise Class 9:30-10:15

Weight Management Support Group 11:00-12:00

MAY18: Tobacco Cessation

MAY 23: Chair Exercise Class 9:30-10:15

Weight Management Support Group 11:00-12:00

MAY 30: Chair Exercise Class 9:30-10:15

Weight Management Support Group 11:00-12:00

To schedule a class or appointment, call (401) 841-6777

Health Promotion and Wellness Clinic

43 Smith Road

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THRIFT SHOP HOURS EXTENDED

Thanks to generous volunteers from the

Navy Supply Corps School, the NMCRS

Thrift store is now open in the late

afternoons on Tuesdays! Stop in and pick

yourself up a great deal.

Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. & 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Thursdays 11 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

Our donation bin is open 24 hours. Please push bin

door to leave your items.

ALARMED BY A FRIEND'S SOCIAL MEDIA

POST? REACH OUT:

If you notice a friend posting thoughts about suicide on

social media take the post seriously. Even if it seems

like s/he may be joking or casually venting, remember

that people may use humor to hide their pain. Reach

out to your friend and ask if s/he is considering

suicide. Let your friend know that you are concerned

and care about their well-being, and offer that you are

ready to listen if they need someone to talk to. Share

contact information for resources such as a chaplain,

trusted leader, or Military Crisis Line (1-800-273

-TALK, Option 1). If you don't feel comfortable

reaching out or if the post indicates that the

person is at imminent risk, report it to the social

media site's safety team so that a member of the

team can reach out to the person and offer

options for seeking help. Read more about

reaching out to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram safety

teams at http://www.guardyourhealth.com/health-

topics/suicide-prevention/social-media/.

FIRE SAFETY

Be Fire Safe when using your Propane Gas Grill:

o Before each use, check hoses for signs of

wear and tear, and ensure the connection to

the tank is tight.

o Remove excess grease buildup from the

unit, to prevent flare ups.

o An orange flame is in an indication that there is

an obstruction in the gas tubes that lead to the

burners. Flame should be blue in color.

o When igniting the grill, make sure the lid is in

the open position.

o Never leave the unit unattended while cooking,

and keep children at a safe distance.

o Always shut the tank off after each use.

o If the unit catches fire, CALL THE FIRE DEPT

immediately.

o Keep the unit away from the sides or back of your

home, as well as open windows; if a fire occurs, it may

spread to your home.

o Use common sense and follow the

manufacturer's instructions.

UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES

*May 12th Navy Federal CU/

NEX partnership drive in

bloodmobile 12-3pm

*May 11th NHCNE 11-4pm in Command

Conference Room

*May 18th OTCN 12-4pm in

Bloodmobile

NEX will be having a series of sales

over the coming weeks for Mother’s

Day gifts, on apparel and technology.

Stop in now for savings!

NOW HEAR THIS

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NOW HEAR THIS

TRAFFIC ATTENTION FAST DRIVERS!

NAVSTA POLICE are issuing Federal Traffic violation

tickets that will result in monetary fines or you can

contest them by going to

federal court in Providence.

This is in addition to running

the risk of having your

driving privileges on the

base suspended by the

Commanding Officer.

Please slow down and remind your colleagues to do the

same.

GATE SECURITY STRIPS:

A new tool is in use to assist with security here on the

installation. These devices have sharp blades that lay

horizontally so that when you drive over them on your

way off the base they will simply fold down. If you

back up or attempt to enter the installation from the

wrong direction then they will puncture your tires. .

SCHEDULED ROAD WORK:

MEYERKORD/WHIPPLE ST.—be prepared for

possible lane closures as work will resume with

possible short notice due to operational issues.

FT ADAMS: Lincoln Dr. will be

closed from May 8-15. please follow

detour signs as the water project

continues out in that housing area.

GATE 1—May 13, Gate 1 will close and Gate 2 will

open for operations during the day in order to install

increased lighting at the gate—be prepared.

NUWC Gate 23: Ongoing gate improvement work

through June all efforts are being made to minimize

commuter disruption but please be patient.

GATE HOURS:

Following are routine gate hours:

-Gate 1: Gate 1 is open 7 days a week/24 hours a

day for routine traffic.

- Gate 2: Open for morning commute Mon-Fri, from

6:30 to 8:30 a.m. - incoming traffic only.

-Gate 17: Open Mon-Fri from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

- NHCNE Gate 7: Open Mon-Fri 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

- NUWC Gate 23: Open Mon-Fri, 24/7, for

commuters.

NUWC Gate 32: Open Mon-Fri, 6:30 to 9 a.m. and

3:30 to 5:30 p.m., for commuters.

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HOT JOBS

The Navy Exchange is hiring for:

Seasonal and full time personnel; Sales Clerks;

maintenance workers and more— Come join our

sales team and learn about what we can do for you!

https://www.mynavyexchange.com/mobile/mnex/

work-for-us

There are ALWAYS jobs available within the commands and departments onboard Naval Station Newport

and most can be found at the USAJOBS.gov website. NAVFAC Public Works Newport has vacancies and are

currently seeking interns. Additional opportunities for veterans are listed with the Rhode Island Dept. of Labor,

www.showyourstripes.com and dozens of other sites—stop by Fleet & Family Support Center and spruce up

your resume.

CRITICAL VACANCIES: MWR is in need of em-

ployees to fill vacancies at the Child and Youth Programs

facilities (Teen Center/Child Development Center) The

positions are advertised NOW along with many others

around the installation. Go to USA-

JOBS.gov today or recommend this

opportunity to someone you know

in the job market. Military spouses

are wel-

comed to apply!

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division New-

port is hiring dozens of high paying jobs— they are also

available for review on

USAJOBS.Gov—start the

new year off with a posi-

tion that has growth poten-

tial and exciting opportuni-

ty! JOIN the NAVSEA

Naval Facilities Engineering Command

Newport is looking for tradesmen, engineers

and a myriad of other types of employees to

fill vacancies now and to line up for opportu-

nities in the future—go to

www.USAJOBS.gov or to

learn more about NAVFAC,

go to: http://

www.navfac.navy.mil/

navfac_worldwide/atlantic/

fecs/mid-atlantic.html

Electric Boat is currently seeking

all skill levels for the following posi-

tions: . Welders

. Shipfitters

. Pipefitters

. Sheetmetal Mechanics

. Painters

. Electricians

. Machinists

Please note the following are a condition of em-

ployment:

. must be willing to work all shifts

. must be a us citizen

. able to pass a pre-employment physical

(including hair follicle drug test)

. able to apply for a Department of Defense

(DOD) security clearance

. must be 18 years of age

Other Employment Opportunities to Note:

*Piedmont Airlines will be expanding and hiring for

Greene Airport and has many opportunities for Veter-

ans. Their website will post and they are always looking

for pilots, navigators, engineers, and customer service

candidates. Their website is http://piedmont-

airlines.com/Careers and search for PVD or Rhode Is-

land.

*Commercial Fisheries Center is an Industry Group for

the Rhode Island Fleet. There are many in this industry

who are retiring and they need to fill positions and train

apprentices for replacing electricians, plumbers, pipefit-

ters, etc. Please refer Veterans to the netWORKri Cen-

ters for more information where DLT Staff will contact

the Veteran Services Unit.

*U.S. Census Bureau will be holding a 'Veterans-only'

Recruiting Session in East Providence on April 18th. The

Veteran must call 866.593.6155 to register. Details will

be given when they call. Applicants must reside in the

county of Providence, RI.

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AROUND THE FLEET

Navy COOL Announces Program, Website Updates

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor L.

Jackson, Center for Information Warfare Training Pub-

lic Affairs

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- Navy Credentialing Op-

portunities On-Line (COOL) announced two new pro-

gram changes and an added feature on its website May

1.

A new policy update, to be eligible for Navy COOL

credential funding support, reduces the minimum 12 or

more months' time remaining-in-service requirement

down to six or more months. Sailors who have at least

six months remaining on their current contracts are now

authorized to pursue civilian licensing opportunities

through Navy COOL. Waivers for those with less than

six months remaining on their current contract may be

available; waiverable conditions are outlined on the Na-

vy COOL website.

"The time-in-service change allows Sailors to pursue

credentials throughout their military life cycle, from

completion of technical training until they become eligi-

ble for transition opportunities," said Jim Johnson, the

Navy's voluntary education service chief.

Navy COOL also announced a pilot program to fund

credentials aligned with academic degrees or academic

certificates. Until now, COOL services have assisted

with providing credentialing opportunities based on the

Sailor's enlisted rating or their work in a collateral duty

or out-of-rating assignment. The new opportunity will

allow Sailors to pursue credentials based on their educa-

tion, even if their degree or academic certificate does

not align with their military occupation.

"Aligning credentials with formal education leverages

the best attributes of both developmental paths, leading

to a better-rounded Sailor," said Johnson. "To ensure

success, Sailors should continue preparing for certifica-

tion exams aligned to their education as they do for any

other Navy COOL opportunities."

In a continuous effort to keep the Navy COOL websites

up-to-date with industry website trends and practices,

all of the Navy COOL websites, including Department

of the Navy (DON) COOL, Navy COOL, and DON Ci-

vilian COOL, now have a live chat feature. The service

allows users to communicate directly with Navy COOL

staff in real time. A staff member is available to answer

questions about the program between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Central Standard Time.

"Most questions can be addressed via a simple chat

while surfing the website," said Keith Boring, Navy

COOL's program director. "Adding chat to the COOL

website benefits the Sailors who do not desire to phone

the Navy's Credentialing Program via long-distance or

write a lengthy email. This new feature provides us with

expanded capabilities to assist Sailors throughout the

world."

Navy COOL provides information about licenses and

certifications applicable to all Navy occupations, offer-

ing resources and funding to help Sailors gain appropri-

ate civilian desired, and in many cases required, creden-

tials.

For more information about Navy COOL, visit

www.cool.navy.mil/ or call (850) 452-6683.

Navy COOL is located with the Center for Information

Warfare Training, which delivers trained information

warfare professionals to the Navy and joint services,

enabling optimal performance of information warfare

across the full spectrum of military operations.

For more news from the Center for Information Warfare

Training organization, visit www.navy.mil/local/cid/,

www.netc.navy.mil/centers/ciwt, www.facebook.com/

NavyCIWT, or www.twitter.com/NavyCIWT

For more information, visit www.navy.mil,

www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/

usnavy.

For more news from Center for Information Warfare

Training, visit

www.navy.mil/local/cid/.