Volume 11, Number 269 Naval Support Activity Bahrain September 17, 2014

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PATRIOT DAY RUN 2014, P. 2 NEW APP SHOWCASES SAILORS, PROJECTS THAT CAN DISRUPT THE FUTURE OF ENERGY, P. 4

CONGRATULATIONS NEW CHIEFS!, P. 5

3 - CHAPLAIN’S CORNER - CMC CORNER - FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL4 - WEEKLY WARRIOR6 - MWR EVENTS & INFO

DON SAPRO Visits BahrainBy MC2 Danielle Brandt U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain — Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (DoN SAPRO), met with members of the SAPR program and leadership during her visit to Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Sept. 9-11

Jill Loftus, while conducting a periodic visit to oversee the SAPR program in 5th Fleet’s AOR. introduced the InterACT performance group, a nationally renowned social justice performance troupe that provides sexual assault intervention programs. The group was contracted this year to teach all levels of the military and DoD how to intervene in dangerous situations. Previous touring groups performed skits that taught awareness and how to recognize dangerous situations and when to intervene.

Loftus said that Sailors and Marines have told her that they understand awareness and how to recognize a danger-ous situation but don’t know how to properly intervene.

“So this is really an interactive stage presentation that uses audience participation to teach Sailors and Marines how to intervene in situations that may end up in DUI, domestic violence, partner violence or sexual assault,” said Loftus.

Loftus said she thinks the bystander intervention train-ing from InterACT recognizes the difficulties when it comes to intervening in tense situations and gives Sailors and Marines a way to practice intervention techniques so that when faced with a real situation they are more confi-dent in their ability to create a positive outcome.

Along with the InterACT performances, a number of focus groups were also held to provide feedback from Sailors and Marines on the best way to communicate with a variety of peer groups. Feedback gained in previous focus groups was used to update SAPR training.

“When they say we like the scenario based rather than the SAPR Fleet [video]; we’ve completely changed our whole method of teaching so we do listen to them and their voice does matter,” said Loftus.

The improved training includes a new round of videos which include interviews with seven victims who have come forward to talk about their experiences, including the circumstances, their command response, how their peers treated them, and how they were supported. In addition, training will be provided at the senior enlisted academy, the Navy Leadership and Ethics Center, University ROTC pro-grams, Delayed Entry Program (DEP) and at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).

Along with training Loftus said they are creating short videos that will be posted on social media sites, to address specific topics such as consent or incapacitation during sexual assault.

NAVCENT is responsible for approximately 2.5 mil-lion square miles of area including the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and the Red Sea. NAVCENT’s mission is to conduct maritime security operations, theatre security cooperation efforts, and strengthen partner nations’ maritime capabilities in order to promote security and stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Photo by MC2 Danielle Brandt

Sailors participate in an InterACT skit on sexual assault. The InterACT troupe presents realistic scenes about domestic violence and sexual assault, and invites audience members to enact possible interventions on stage. The training prepares service members for situations where they may need to intervene.

From Naval Branch Health Clinic, Bahrain

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain — The 2014-2015 Influenza Season vaccinations have arrived! All active duty and Reservists must receive the seasonal influ-enza or “Flu” vaccine upon its availability. The Naval Branch Health Clinic, Bahrain will begin to vaccinate all active duty and TRICARE beneficiaries starting 30 September 2014 at the Immunization Department between the hours of 0800 to 1530 on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, and 0800 to 1200 on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The Navy’s goal is 90 percent of all Navy personnel vaccinated by 15 December 2014. It’s important to realize that the single best way to prevent the Flu is with vaccina-tion. Each year in the United States, there are more than 25 million reported cases of the Flu with more than 150,000 hospitalizations due to complications and more than 24,000 deaths. Navy personnel and their family members can take preventive measures to reduce the risk of expo-sure and spread of the Flu. Using these methods; washing hands, maintaining a clean home and work environment, and staying home from work when sick. The influenza vaccination is recommended for all beneficiaries over the age of six months. It is especially important for individu-als at high risk for influenza-related complications and severe disease, including:

- Children 6 months to 18 years of age- Persons 50 years of age and older- Pregnant women- Persons of any age with chronic medical conditions- Persons undergoing therapy, or with a condition, that

may weaken their immune systems

All civilian personnel with influenza vaccination written in their contracts or position description as a condition of

NSA Bahrain 2014-2015 Influenza Season Information

Photo by MC1 (SW) Steve Smith

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jessica Wise, assigned to NSF Bahrain Medical, administers a vaccine to Capt. David J. Meron, commanding officer of NSA Bahrain.

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The Bahrain Desert Times is an authorized publication primarily for members of the Navy and Marine Corps military services in Bahrain.

Its contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps and do not imply endorsement thereof.

All editorial content is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the staff of the NSA, Bahrain, Public Affairs Officer.

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Commanding OfficerNaval Support Activity Bahrain Capt. David Meron

NSA Bahrain Executive OfficerCmdr. Leif Hammersmark

Public Affairs OfficerJennifer L. Stride

Staff PhotojournalistMC1 (SW) Steven Smith

Patriot Day Run 2014

Photos by MC1 (SW) Steve Smith

Service members, civilian employees and families honored Patriot Day with a run aboard NSA Bahrain, Sept. 11. The run was sponsored by Stars and Stripes with MWR Bahrain. Participants received a free t-shirt and two lucky participants went home with a new iPad Mini.

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For more information on visas and CPR cards contact Immigration at 1785-4258.

By Shaun S. Brown NSA Bahrain Command Chaplain

I really thought it would never hap-pen, although I’m glad it finally did. After all, it is generally pretty difficult convincing the public and politicians to alter widely cherished and deeply loved public monuments. And of all the struc-tures in the United States none, perhaps, is more easily recognized the world over, none screams “American Golden West” louder than the Golden Gate Bridge. So, this past June when the Highway and Transportation District Board of Directors appropriated funds for suicide prevention netting under the bridge I was incredulous – relieved, but definitely disbelieving.

By many accounts, there have been more than 1,600 people who have per-ished by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. The movement to make the structure more suicide proof has been, by some accounts, decades in the making. Therefore, when funding for the nets was finally approved suicide prevention activists, family members of those who

died, some of the few jumpers who sur-vived their plunges, and the community at-large won a hard-earned victory.

Deterrence works. SF Gate News reports Dr. Mel Blaustein, a psychiatrist at St. Francis Hospital, as citing evi-dence that suicidal individuals prevent-ed from jumping off bridges – generally by retro-fitted barriers – do not go to other sites. I suspect that has to do with the highly impulsive nature of some sui-cidal ideations.

And San Franciscans aren’t the only ones preventing suicides: September is Suicide Prevention Month. We have tons of outstanding resources at our disposal when severe emotional crisis strikes us, a loved, one, or a shipmate. For some suicide prevention resources, Suicide Prevention Coordinator Training, instruc-tions on downloading the Navy Leader’s Guide app, and other tools please visit the links below, visit Branch Medical, FFSC, your chaplain, or your unit’s Suicide Prevention Coordinator.

And remember: EVERY SAILOR, EVERY DAY!

• http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/health-promotion/psychological-emotional-wellbeing/Pages/psychologi-cal-emotional-wellbeing.aspx• http://veteranscrisisline.net/• http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/21st_Century_Sailor/sui-cide_prevention/command/Pages/SPCTraining.aspx• http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/health-promotion/psychological-emotional-wellbeing/Pages/suicide-pre-vention.aspx• http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/21st_Century_Sailor/sui-cide_prevention/command/Pages/default.aspx

Chaplain’s CornerI Really Thought it Would Never Happen

I look forward to seeing you around base with the fresh coat of new paint.All of the Chief Petty Officers did an amazing job in pulling this all together.

There is no amount of gratitude that I will be able to express other than to say Thank You!!!

Your efforts have ensured that our way of life will live for another generation. As I reflect on the 16 years I have witnessed this time-honored tradition, I feel we have made a great choice in the approach on how we now train.

Reach out and welcome theses new Chiefs and challenge them to new heights. You have been tested and accepted!!!

I am delighted to be coming back to Bahrain Elementary School this fall. I look forward to getting caught up with old friend and meeting our new students and families for those of you that don’t know me I was born and raised in northern Wyoming about 70 miles east of the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park. After high school graduation I moved to “The Big City”, Denver, Colorado, where I attended Metropolitan State College.

At Metropolitan State I received a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. After graduation with teaching certificate in hand I land my first teaching position with Jefferson County Public School near Denver. I taught kindergarten, 3rd, 5th and 6th grades for 13 years in JeffCo. While working in Colorado I enrolled at the University of Colorado to pursue a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance.

Following the completion of my post graduate degree I applied to DoDDS and received a job offer to Atsugi, Japan to teach kindergarten at Lanham ES. My next duty station was Erlangen, Germany, and then I moved up the road to Bamberg, Germany. While at Bamberg ES I became part of the Reading Recovery implementation and had an opportunity to become a school counselor.

During my tenure at Bamberg ES I became interested in school administration. I worked summers at the University of Denver on the additional course work needed to apply to the DODEA Educator Career Program. In July of 1999 I received a promotion to assistant principal at Ikego ES where I worked for 4 years. In the spring of 2003 I was promoted to Principal of the new Sasebo Elementary School in southern Japan.

Following my tenure at Sasebo ES I moved to Lakenheath Elementary School in the United Kingdom as the principal. In August of 2011 I was asked to come to Bahrain School as the new elementary principal and help transition the then unit school to an elementary and middle/high school. I look forward to my fourth year at Bahrain Elementary School.

Congratulations to the FY-15 Chief Petty Officers

**EXERCISE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED**

Meet the Elementary PrincipalMs. Christy Blevins

THE  2014-­‐2015  INFLUENZA  SEASON    IS  HERE  

NBHC  BAHRAIN  WILL  BE  OFFERING  THE  INFLUENZA  VACCINE  24  SEPTEMBER  2014  FROM  0500-­‐1530  

LOCATION:  BLDG  70  GYM    

(BOWLING  ALLEY)  

ALL  ACTIVE  DUTY  PERSONNEL  ARE  ENCOURAGED  TO  ATTEND  

Exercise volunteers requested for Sept. 24 2014:

The NSA Bahrain Training Department is looking for volunteers to participate in a Joint Reception Center drill on 24 September 2014

from 0900-1200 in the Freedom Souq. In addition to service members we are requesting dependents,

including children, to be a part of this drill. The participation of both service members and dependents will enhance this exercise by

contributing to a realistic training environment. The drill will take place inside an air conditioned space and there are no skills necessary and

no strenuous work involved.Interested personnel are requested to contact Mr. Christopher Bobrowski or LCDR Garcia at 439-6756 for more details.

The Training Department appreciates your assistance in contributing to a successful base-wide exercise.

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INFLUENZA SEASON from Page 1

From Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) — Today the Navy released a new digital publication (app) called “Energy Warrior” that high-lights the efforts of Sailors and other naval personnel who are taking innovative steps to conserve energy, lead behavioral change, and get the maximum warfighting punch out of every gallon. The current app can be downloaded and installed for free on Mac and Android tablets.

Related videos are posted on an Energy Warrior playlist on the U.S. Navy YouTube channel. Short summary videos are being provided to Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) channels and can be viewed aboard ships via Direct-to-Sailor (DTS) beginning this month.

Videos in this version of the app include profiles of Fire Controlman Chief Petty Officer Christopher Roberts, who started a

competition aboard USS Benfold (DDG 65) that is optimizing shipboard energy use; retired Marine Corps infantry officer Eric McElvenny, who helps retired military per-sonnel transition to energy-related careers through the Troops to Engineers/Energy Systems Technology Evaluation (ESTEP) Program; and Matt Schreck, energy pro-gram manager for Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, who is seeking ways to reduce energy waste to better support the warf-ighter on the front lines.

The app also provides facts about worldwide energy use, U.S. oil produc-tion, and Navy’s ongoing energy projects that are supportive of the Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations ener-gy goals.

“Energy isn’t something most of us walk around thinking about every day-we just power up our equipment and get to work,” said Rear Adm. Kevin Slates, director of the Chief of Naval Operations

Energy and Environmental Readiness Division. “This app and related videos can help our Sailors and civilians understand how truly critical energy is, both to our daily jobs and to enable combat capability through greater distance, increased time on station, and the ability to carry more and new payloads.”

Plans are underway for additional video

profile interviews for a future version of the app. Commands with innovative energy projects, people, and ideas are encouraged to contact the Navy’s energy team at ener-gywarrior@navy.mil.

For additional information, visit the Energy Warrior page at http://greenfleet.dodlive.mil/energy/energywarrior.

New App Showcases Sailors, Projects That Can Disrupt the Future of Energy

WEEKLY WARRIORIS2(SW) Alan J. Camp, lead all source intelligence analyst for Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces Central (NECFC)/Task Force FIVE SIX (CTF 56) responsible for supporting more than 1,400 expeditionary Sailors in the execution of missions throughout the C5F area of responsibility. IS2 Camp is responsible for providing tailored intelligence products directly to the Task Force Commander, staff, and deployed expeditionary forces conducting regional theater security cooperation events. Additionally, as the Repair Parts Petty Officer, he played an essential role in the procurement of more than $23,000 worth of new mission essential equipment resulting in the expansion of Task Forces mission capability.

Moreover, as the Departmental Training Petty Officer, he ensures all required training is maintained at 100%. His “CAN DO” attitude and team focused efforts exemplify the qualities of an NSA Bahrain Warrior of the Week!

HN Matt Tyson is the Radiology Technician for Naval Branch Health Clinic Bahrain. His efforts ensured continued access to care for more than 7, 000 beneficiaries during peak manpower shortages. Well versed; he frequently volunteered to support various departments within the command to sustain high OPTEMPO demands. He consistently promoted “team work” within Ancillary Department; a four-section department comprised of Radiology, Optometry, Pharmacy, and Laboratory services. Although a junior Sailor, his technical knowledge is above par of seasoned Radiology Technicians. Mission focused; he independently authored a Standard Operating Procedure manual and a step-by-step reference guide for Radiology

Quality Control. He is requested by name and sought out by all for his expertise and positive demeanor in execution of his duties. HN Tyson’s superb dedication and command impact warrant his selection as NSA Bahrain’s Warrior of the Week!

LS1(EXW) Gemeniano R. Portillo, N4 Department Functional Area Supervisor for Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces Central (NECFC)/Task Force FIVE SIX (CTF 56) responsible for supporting more than 1,400 expeditionary Sailors in the execution of missions throughout the C5F area of responsibility. He executed more than $1.5M in support of operations, generated all financial reports, and directly coordinated with the TYCOM Comptroller on all fiscal matters. Additionally, as a Government Commercial Purchase Card Program cardholder, he enables around-the-clock deployment flexibility and support to all expeditionary units. LS1 Portillo is a hard-charging Sailor, invaluable command asset, and has truly

earned the title of NSA Bahrain’s Warrior of the Week!

their employment must also receive the vaccination. Questions and concerns pertaining to the influenza vaccination, please contact the clinic Immunization Clinic at 439-8156 or Preventive Medicine at 439-6483 and 439-3948.

LOCATION: Naval Branch Health Clinic, Bahrain - Immunizations Clinic TIMES: 0800 – 1530 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 0800 – 1200 Wednesday & ThursdayMore information on influenza and its prevention can be found at: http://cdc.gov/flu/.

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Newly promoted chiefs of fiscal year 2015 march in formation during a chief pinning ceremony at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain. Forty-seven Sailors from Naval Support Activity Bahrain, U.S. Navy Forces Central Command, and commands located throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility received their anchors.

Congratulations New Chiefs!

Photos by MC1 Steve Smith, MC2 Danielle Brandt, MC2 Sean Furey, ET2 William Weinrich

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HR Classified AdsANNOUNCEMENT: NSA- 14-135Position: Financial TechnicianDepartment: Comptroller, CNRE BahrainClosing Date: 18 September 2014

ANNOUNCEMENT: NSA- 14-137Position: Fire Protection InspectorsDepartment: Fire, NSA BahrainClosing Date: 18 September 2014

ANNOUNCEMENT: NSA-14-109RPosition: Protocol SpecialistDepartment: Protocol, NSA BahrainClosing Date: 18 September 2014

ANNOUNCEMENT: NSA-14-118-RPosition: Warehouse Operations ClerkDepartment: Navy Exchange BahrainClosing Date: 28 September 2014

The mission of the Human Resources Office (HRO) is to administer Human Resources Management programs for U.S. civil servants and foreign national employees of the Naval Support Activity Bahrain. HRO provides consultative advice and guidance to various commands and activities in the following program areas: position management and classification; recruitment and staffing; labor management advisory services; Equal Employment Opportunity Program; employee development; employee relations matters; and benefit entitlements.

Questions? To speak to a Human Resources Specialist, please call: 1785-4763 or DSN (318) 439-4763.

Friday, September 19Henna Trip• Time: Van leaves @ 1000; $5.00 transportSouq Trip• Time: Van leaves @ 1700

Sunday, September 21Sunday Sundae!• Free ice cream while supplies last.

Monday, September 22Speedpool Monday!• Time: 1130; Free lunch for players! While supplies last.

Wednesday, September 24Last Buck Party• Time: 1130

Thursday, September 25Nine Ball Pool Tournament• Time: 1130

Saturday, September 27Animal Shelter Trip• Time: Van leaves @ 0800; Sign up in advance; $5.00 transport

Sunday, September 28Sunday Sundae!• Free ice cream while supplies last.

Monday, September 29Speedpool Monday!• Time: 1130; Free lunch for players! While supplies last.

For more information, call the Liberty Center at 439-3192

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Comments & SuggestionsAll are welcome to send comments or suggestions to MWR Bahrain. Please e-mail them to: MWRSuggestionBox@me.navy.milIf you would like to receive MWR Bahrain’s e-mail announcements, just send your official e-mail to the above address.

ITTSwim With The Dolphins Friday, September 19• Time: 1000 - 1300 • Min 8 people; ITT Price: $49.00

Lost Paradise Water Park Friday, September 19• Time: 0930 - 1730 • Min 10 people; ITT Price: $35.00

Al Dar Island Day Trip Saturday, September 20• Time: 0930 - 1400 • Min 10 people; ITT Price: $17.00

Guided Cultural Tour Of Bahrain Saturday, September 20• Time: 0900 -1 600 • Min 14 people; ITT Price: $35.00

Go-Kart Racing Sunday, September 21• Time: 1645 • Min 6 people; ITT Price: $27.00

Arabic Cooking Demonstration & Dinner Monday, September 22• Time: 1700 • Min 5/Max 10 people; ITT Price: $23.00

Hawar Island Resort Day Trip Friday, September 26• Time: 0900 - 1630 • Min 5/Max 11 people; ITT Price: $67.00 Adult, $54.00 Age 5-12, $27.00 Under 5

For more information, call x-3531All dates and times are subject to change

NSA BAHRAIN

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014Sign In: 1600

Challenge Starts: 1630 NSA Softball Field

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