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Bottom Line Up Front:

VANDALISM – IT’S

NOT WORTH IT!

Shipmates,

Vandalism! Is it worth it? Some of you have heard me talk about vandalism and the negative im-

pression it creates within our so-cial circles and I have talked on

the consequences involved should someone be caught van-dalizing private property. I men-tioned I would prosecute anyone caught vandalizing to the full ex-

tent of the law. However, no matter how much talking I do, there are still those individuals

who think apprehension is below them. Well never, say “Never!” These individuals will eventually

be caught; maybe today, maybe tomorrow, but never the less, they

will be caught! “News Flash”…

A HHR resident, an active duty Sailor, a Sailor who volunteered to

serve his country was recently apprehended vandalizing fire

safety equipment. This selfish act has not only brought discredit upon himself but also to the

United States Navy. The Norfolk District Court found him guilty of

“Tampering with Fire Safety Equip-ment” and “Damage to Private

Property.” His fine was $450.00 dollars and court costs, banned from the Iowa Estates property, and 30 days in jail, suspended on

two years good behavior. Person-ally, I hope he has learned his les-son, but I am not sure, only time will tell. Any repeat of this inap-

Director’s Corner

MCPON Completes Visits to Japan, Singapore

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas L. Rosprim, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Public Affairs

SINGAPORE (NNS) -- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) returned

April 30, from a 14-day visit to Japan and Singapore, where he engaged the fleet and updated them on the status of the

Navy.

MCPON (SS/SW) Rick D. West spoke to Sailors and Navy civilians throughout the trip, asking questions and more impor-

tantly, answering them.

"Ask me anything," said West, to a crew of Sailors aboard USS McCampbell (DDG 85)

in Yokosuka, Japan. "I am here for you, and I want my trip report to the CNO to be

a complete one."

Many questions continued to focus on manning concerns, namely Perform-To-Serve (PTS) and the Enlisted Retention

Board (ERB).

"If you would have asked me six months ago, I would have told you PTS wasn't do-ing what we needed it to do, only four or

five requests out of 10 were being ap-proved," said West, during an all hands call in Okinawa, Japan. "Now, as painful as ERB was, PTS is working with eight or nine out of 10 being approved. I hope it stays the

way it is currently."

The questions were not all business though, as many Sailors had two new

questions for MCPON concerning his re-tirement and the new MCPON.

"I've always wanted to learn how to fly fish," said West, in response to a Sailor

aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) in Sasebo, Japan. "I'd also like to stay engaged with Sailors in

the Navy in some way, shape or form; I love this stuff."

A group of first class and chief petty offi-cers huddled around MCPON, school circle style, following a CPO365 run in Yokosuka, Japan. They all wanted to know how the

search for the new MCPON was progressing.

"I am keeping out of the process in the beginning," said West. "Here very soon I

expect to have three to five names on my desk. I hope to have a name for you in

June or July."

Despite not knowing who his relief will be, MCPON is already prepared with a bit of

pass-down information.

"One piece of advice I have for my succes-sor is, listen to the Sailors," said West, on board USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in Sasebo, Japan. "We have the best Sailors the Navy [has] ever had, right here, right

now."

If there was one message MCPON had for Sailors stationed in this region it was

carpe diem, or seize the day.

"My biggest regret was that I was never stationed in Japan," said West, while in

Sasebo, Japan. Continued on pg. 3

Resident Life 2

Contact Info 3

Trivia/MWR 4

Important Info 5

Pictures 6

Birthdays 7

Calendar 8

Director’s Corner 1

propriate behavior within the next two years will require him to

serve his 30-day jail sentence. Another thing, I am not sure

what his command plans to do with him, but it sure would be a

stupid way to leave the Navy and have to explain to future

employers.

So, with that being said…think before you act and I guarantee

you, you will not regret it!

VANDALISM IS NOT WORTH IT!

Director of Operations

Inside this Issue:

June

2012

Volume 5

Issue 6

June is National

Safety

Month

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Trivia

1. Who was piloting the U-2 aircraft shot down over the USSR in 1960? 2. Which President offered military aid to Korea in 1950? 3. Which poet read a poem at John F. Kennedy’s inauguration? 4. Which cartoon strip was Charles Schultz’s most famous creation? 5. What teams played in the first all-California Super Bowl? 6. Who made No1 with Another One Bites The Dust? 7. What was closed to traffic after the Six Day War in 1967, and not reopened until 1975? 8. What island has endured Mount Etna’s wrath over 140 times? 9. How many months per year do residents of Tromso, Norway go without seeing a sunset?

Resident Recognition

HomePort Hampton Roads would like to recognize Niaz Suarez-Llanos from Jersey City, Nevada. Niaz has his Mom, sister and three brothers back in Nevada for support. He has been in the US Navy for

2 1/2 years and is stationed on the USS Bush.

Niaz lives at Stanton Hall building SP-29 PPV housing on base and loves having a place to come home and relax. His plans for the fu-

ture is to attend college and become an aerospace engineer.

Niaz enjoys going to the races and playing basketball. His favorite team is the New Jersey Nets.

Thanks for your support Niaz!

Barbecue-Stuffed Potatoes

Prep: 5 minutes Cook:12 minutes

4 (6oz) baking potatoes 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

2 green onions, finely chopped

1 1/3 cups shredded barbeque chicken (such as Lloyd’s)

1/2 cup (2oz) reduced-fat shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese

1. Pierce potatoes with a fork; arrange in a circle on paper towels in microwave oven. Microwave at HIGH 10 minutes

or until done, rearranging potatoes after 5 minutes.

2. While potatoes cook, combine sour cream and 2 table-spoons onions; set aside.

3. Place chicken in a microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap (do not allow plastic wrap to touch food). Remove potatoes from microwave; place chicken in microwave.

Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

4. Slice potatoes lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, other side; fluff with fork. Top each potato evenly with

chicken, sour cream mixture, cheese, and remaining onions.

Yield: 4 servings - calories 367

Med 001 36th Annual AT&T Norfolk Harborfest

Wednesday 12pm - pm (Fort Norfolk at Front Street) Thursday 12pm - 8pm (Fort Norfolk at Front Street)

Friday 10am - Midnight (All Locations) Saturday 10am - Midnight (All Locations)

Sunday 10am - 8pm (All Locations) Monday 10am - 8pm (All Locations)

Free and Open to the Public!

Launch your summer with the area's biggest dock party!!

Norfolk Festevents, Ltd. announces the 36th Annual Norfolk Harbor-fest® will host OpSail 2012 Virginia from June 6-12, 2012, along the

Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, as part of the national commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star Span-

gled Banner. Norfolk Harborfest kicks off to the summer season with FREE, fresh, family-friendly FUN!

From June 6-June 12, The Downtown Norfolk Waterfront transforms into an exciting play- ground for people of all

ages stretching over three miles long. The historic waterfront festival offers a weekend packed with exciting activities on land and sea! This year Har-borfest includes more tall ships than ever before courtesy of OpSail 2012 Virginia, three spectacu-lar Parades of Sail, the largest fireworks show

on the East Coast shot off three barges that will stretch down the Elizabeth River, local, regional and national entertain-ment, family activities, unique and unusual performances, water activi-

ties and much more.

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HomePort Hampton Roads

1274 Cowan Street

Norfolk, VA 23511

WWW.HOMEPORTHR.COM

Tom Weber

Director of Housing Operations

Larry Herndon - AGM / Broker 757-305-9287

lherndon@studenthousing,com

Taco Villarial - AGM

757-402-4217

avillarial@studenthousing.com

BOOKKEEPING

Sandra Barnes 402-4233

Gloria Woodmore 402-4234

Vickie Osborne 402-4230

Hours Mon - Fri 0730 - 1600

ACTIVITIES

Mary McQuesten - Activities Coordinator

757-233-4291

mmcquesten@studenthousing.com

MAINTENANCE

Ben Banks - Facility Manager

Iowa Estates - 757-282-6082

Todd Spencer - Facility Manager

NAVSTA - 757-402-4218

Newport News - 757-327-0357

Hours Mon - Fri 0700 - 1530

SERVICE DESK

Yolanda Strand - Service Desk Manager

Newport News 757-534-7710

Iowa Estates 757-228-5232 / 233-3302

J-53 757-402-4245 rolls to Iowa Estates

LEASING

Holley Ayres - Leasing Manager

Bldg. Miller Hall (U-16)

1274 Cowan Street

757-402-4247 / 4248 / 4256

Mon – Fri

0730 - 1600

Sat 0800 - 1200

Please arrive 1 hour prior to closing time to complete paperwork for lease signings

Naval Base Emergency

444-3333

Memorial Day is a time to remember the U.S men and women who sacrificed their lives serving this great country. It's also a day that marks the unofficial beginning of the criti-cal days of summer. The period between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day poses

the potential for greater risks to service members because that's when vacations are scheduled to enjoy off-duty activities. It's a period when many service members visit

family and loved ones and often travel for longer periods than they should without rest or a break. It's also a time for beach parties, cookouts and summer parties, which often

combine alcohol consumption, hot weather, and high-risk activities.

Each year the Navy loses service members to senseless and avoidable mishaps.

2011 Summer Season Fatal PMV Mishaps - From May-August - 73% vehicle accident related

- 53% of these fatalities involved motorcycle/ATV riders - 26% 4 wheel PMV accidents

- 46% occurred in the month of July

Have a Safe Summer!

MCPON Continued from pg. 1

"I've been here (Japan) about 70 or 80 times, but I was never stationed here. You are so lucky to have this chance, take advantage of it every chance you have."

He reiterated that sentiment to Sailors in Singapore.

"Look around you shipmates," said West. "You are 84 miles from the equator, and within one hour you could be in Malaysia, Indonesia, or Thailand. It doesn't get any bet-

ter than this."

MCPON finished the journey by touring the Singapore Discovery Center, Singapore Army Museum, and Singapore's version of the Hale Koa Resort, The Chevrons, with the Singapore Navy's MCPON, Phui Peng Sim, the former Singapore MCPON, Roger Seow,

and several other Singapore navy chiefs.

"Our Navy's are bonded together by the fierce teeth of the ocean," said West. "Our friendship grew stronger here today, and I truly thank you."

Fleet engagements are intended to provide senior leadership with a frontline assess-ment of Sailors and what they are doing in the Fleet.

HOOYAH!

MCPON

Sexual Assault Prevention Focus Continues

“On average two of our shipmates are sexually assaulted daily.” said Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick West. “Two too many.”

There are several things you can do to protect yourself and others from sexual assault.

Be a good friend-keep an eye on your friends to make sure they are safe.

If you see someone approaching someone in a way that seems to make that person uncomfortable, do something. Be alert, ask if the person needs help, and then get

help.

Sexual assault and rape happen to men as well - males should not feel ashamed if they are sexually assaulted. MEN can seek counseling like anyone else that has

been sexually assaulted or raped.

State your desires clearly and ask permission. If you want to be intimate with someone, make sure that person consents. If that person does not want to be

intimate, stop right away.

For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.21stcenturynavy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy.

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Trivia Answers

1. Francis Gary Powers

2. Truman

3. Robert Frost

4. Peanuts

5. San Francisco 49ers &

San Diego Chargers

6. Queen

7. The Suez Canal

8. Sicily

9. Three

Happy Birthday

from HHR!

Brandon Taylor

Jessica Dixon

Ben Atkinson

June 2012 calendar

Bldg. C-9

Monday - June 4th - Pool Tournament

Wednesday - June 6th - PS3 Tournament

Thursday - June 7th - Summer Bash

Friday - June 8th - Ping Pong Tournament

Tuesday - June 12th - Pistol Quals

Wednesday - June 13th - Free Movie Night

Saturday - June 16th - Dominoes Tournament

Monday - June 18th - Chess Tournament

Wednesday - June 20th - Xbox360

Thursday - June 21st - Texas Hold’em Tourney

Friday - June 22nd - Foosball

Tuesday - June 26th - Rifle Qual.

Wednesday - June27th - Free Movie Night

All Tournaments begin at 6:00 p.m.

Call 444-4033 for more information.

Free Tickets If you like baseball we have a sweet deal for you.

Two complimentary tickets to a

Norfolk Tides game. Tickets are available at the

Mid Rise service desk.

While supplies last.

Hope to see you there!

June 2012 calendar

Bldg. Q-80

Tuesday - June 5th - Texas Hold’em

Thursday - June 7th - Summer Bash

Tuesday - June 12th - Computer Gaming

Tournament

Wednesday - June 13th - Combat Zone

Tournament

Thursday - June 14th –New Movie Night

Tuesday - June 19th - Wii Basketball

Wednesday - June 20th 1st Day of Summer Extravaganza

Thursday - June 21st - Movie Theme Thursday

Tuesday - June 26th - Wii Mario Kart

Wednesday - June 27th - Jeopardy

Thursday - May 31st - Movie Theme Thursday

All Tournaments begin at 6:00 p.m.

Funding a College Education

Hosted by the Navy College Office

Open to all military personnel, retirees, family members, and other base employ-ees/personnel. Both locations require normal base access.

Location: Naval Station Norfolk

Bldg. IE - Navy Classroom #15 - Wednesday 13 June 2012 - 1130

Bldg. IE - Navy Classroom #15 - Wednesday 18 July 2012 - 1130

Location: JEB Little Creek

Bldg 3016 - Room 236 & 237 - Tuesday 7 August 2012 - 1130

A question & answer session will follow each presentation.

>>>PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL IN ADVANCE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT<<<

Contact: Darryl Greenwell at (757) 363-3944 or (757) 489-3329

dgreenwell.eoc @edufind.org

Practice Safe Cooking Habits

Never leave the kitchen while cooking, but if you must , take a reminder with you such as a spoon or set a timer.

Always use pot holders and oven mitts when opening the oven and handling hot pots and pans to prevent burns

While cooking, avoid wearing loose clothing with flowing sleeves Keep pot handles turned inward * Don’t overheat fats and oils

Keep cooking surfaces clean and void of things that can catch fire PREVENT FIRES AND BURNS BY BEING WATCHFUL AND ALERT.

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To create and use the ACCWAY account, you MUST use the same email address you provided to the leasing

department at lease signing.

“THIS IS THE EMAIL ADDRESS ON YOUR LEASE.”

How to Submit an Online Service Request

Go to https://www.accway.com. This website will take you to the “Welcome to the American

Campus Communities Resident Portal.”

1. If you have not already created an account,

click “DON’T HAVE AN ACCOUNT YET” under Log In.

2. Enter the personal information requested. Be sure to

enter the email address stated on your application, your last name, date of birth and the last four digits of your social security number.

3. Upon completion of creating your new account, check

your email! Receive conformation of your new pass word.

4. Log back on to https://www.accway.com and access the

portal using your new pass word.

5. Your general lease information will appear on your home

page. Go to the Service Request tab.

6. Enter the information regarding your service request

and click “SUBMIT SERVICE REQUEST” at the bottom of the page.

Your service request has been submitted! Enter as much detail as possible when submitting a service request

on line. If you have any questions refer to the “Resident Portal FAQ” sheet or call Service Desk at

757-402-4245/4253.

NOTE

The Resident Portal is NOT for emergency work orders. You must submit emergency works orders by calling the

Service Desk at (757) 402-4245 / 4253

Move-out Policy

When moving out of PPV Housing you are required to give HHR a 30 day written Notice of Intent to Vacate in person. They will then schedule pre-inspection and set the date for

final inspection. You will be responsible for any damages or cleaning need-

ing to be done. Upon check out you will turn in your access card, room key and parking permit. HHR staff will coordi-

nate the suspension of the allotment.

This process should ensure your pay will not be affected after you move out.

Leasing office: Miller Hall U-16, 1274 Cowan St.

Being Discharged Soon?

If you are; there are some things you should know. First, you need to complete a Notice to Vacate with our Leasing Department and second, you need to see the bookkeepers

regarding your final rent payment. The primary reason behind this…PSD will stop your allotments 30 days prior to your discharge date and due to this fact, you will receive

your BAH in your check. Remember, your BAH covers your PPV rent and normally comes to us via allotment. Since

the BAH will be in your checking account you need to pay your PPV rent directly! If you vacate without properly set-tling your account and if we don’t hear from you within 45 days, your account will be turned over to Norfolk General

District Court for collections. As a note; you are entitled to and will receive your BAH until the last day on active duty. It is your responsibility to ensure your rent is paid prior to

being discharged. HHR bookkeepers are available to an-swer any of your questions.

They can be contacted Monday – Friday, 0730 – 1600 at 757-402-4230/33/34.

Transferring From

Ship to Shore or Vice Versa…

Please remember to bring a copy of your transfer orders to the Leasing Office when you check into your new Com-mand. If you fail to do so, your BAH will be stopped as

this changes your PSD designation. We can only restart it with a copy of your orders and this can take up to 30 days

to process.

Guests must be accompanied by their sponsoring

resident at all times. You are responsible for your guest.

Fire Alarms

When fire alarms sound

you must leave the building.

Do not disarm the fire alarm,

it is against the law.

CONTROL

Do not give your room key to anyone. Be in control of your space. If someone else has your key they have con-

trol. But you will be held responsible.

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