July 24, 2014

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By Shawn MillerNDW Public Affairs

As the “101 Critical Days of Summer”reaches past the halfway point of the sea-son, boating and water safety remain key toresponsibly enjoying vacations and recre-ation before September rolls around.

Whether on a boat or personal water-craft, or swimming at a beach or in a pool,safety experts urge everyone to use commonsense as a baseline.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Safe-ty Specialist Dean McKinsey highlighted al-cohol use as one of the main factors leadingto injuries and fatalities.

“Balance is one of the first things youlose when you consume alcohol, and whenyou combine this with the rocking of a boat,the chance of falling overboard increases,”McKinsey noted in a safety presentation heprovides to personnel at JBAB.

Alcohol consumption is particularly dan-gerous when combined with outdoor activi-ties in the summer sun because perspirationremoves water from the body while leavingthe alcohol in, which can lead to quicker im-pairment and dehydration.

Wayne Walker, a safety specialist at Na-val Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, com-pared alcohol consumption on the water todrinking and driving.

“You don’t drink and drive a boat, either;and life jackets are like seat belts,”Walker said.“Whenyou’re underway,wear your life jacket.”

Beyond refraining from mixing alcoholand boating, the U.S. Coast Guard’s Boat-ing Safety Resource Center (BSRC) offers anumber of tips for enjoying a day on the riv-ers, lakes, or ocean without mishap.

According to the BSRC website, 70 per-cent of all boating incidents are cause byoperator error. The BSRC offers a numberof boating safety courses for users to studybefore going afloat. Before setting off, allboaters are encouraged to file float plans toproperly prepare for emergencies, whetherin a small canoe or large yacht.

For more information on resources or todownload and print a float plan, visit www.uscgboating.org.

“Safe boating starts before your firsttrip out on the water,” McKinsey stated inhis safety presentation. “Do not wait until

Boating, swimming responsibly key to summer safety

Photo by Shawn Miller

Boaters prepare for a day on the water at Point Patience Marina aboardNaval Recreation Center (NRC) Solomons, June 30. Boating and swimmingcarefully play a key role in personal safety during the “101 Critical Days ofSummer,” running through Labor Day.See Summer, Page 5

By Shawn MillerNDW Public Affairs

As the Feds Feed Families campaign en-ters its ninth week, Department of the Navy(DON) organizers are seeing steady dona-tions of food and monetary support, bothin Naval District Washington (NDW) andaround the world.

The food drive, led by the U.S. Depart-ment of Agriculture (USDA) with supportfrom the Chief Human Capital OfficersCouncil and other federal partners, col-lected nearly nine million pounds of foodlast year for distribution at local food banksand shelters.

Just last week a 184-pound load of foodwas taken from Washington Navy Yard tothe Capital Area Food Bank, said Chaplain(Cmdr.) Phil King, supervisory chaplain forCommander, Navy Installations Command(CNIC), who oversees donations.

“It is certainly exciting to see the tremen-dous work of so many Sailors, Marines, ci-vilians and family members who have madenoble work out of the food drive,” King said.

In the 2013 drive, NDW donated morethan 85,000 pounds of the roughly onemillion pounds collected by Sailors, DONemployees and family members aroundthe world.

At the halfway point of this year’s cam-paign in week six, King said NDW hasamassed about 35,200 pounds of about400,000 pounds fromDON. According to theFeds Feed Families website, the overall fed-eral campaign currently stands at 525,000pounds donated.

Personnel wishing to donate can placenon-perishable food items in the Feds FeedFamilies-labeled boxes in buildings lo-cated around their respective installations,or make monetary donations to their localChapel Religious Offerings Fund.

“When money is donated, the contribu-tions go to a Chapel ROF where it is thengiven directly to a local food pantry or foodbank,” said King. “For Feds Feed Families,$1.00 is calculated to buy approximately fivepounds of food.”

NDW sees steady donations during Feds Feed Families campaign

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pedro A. Rodriguez

Marina Soden, Department of the Navy/Charitable Operations Office em-ployee, sorts out food donations for the Feds Feed Families Campaign,June 10. This summer, U.S. Department of Agriculture will once again leadthe Feds Feed Families campaign with the support of the Chief Human Cap-ital Officers Council and other agency partners, which officially began onJune 1 and will run through August 27. See Campaign, Page 5

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“I think people forget how impor-tant it is not to drink asmuchwhenyou’re on the beach. It’s not safe todrink and drive, and it’s not safe todrink and boat. But even just beingon a beach and going in the waterwhen you’ve had toomuch to drinkcan cause an ugly situation quickly.”

Lt. Marc SalviaU.S. Navy Reserve

“Always wear a life jacket.”

Todd GreenwoodPMW205 Navy Enterprise Networks

“Wear a personal flotation deviceand stay hydrated.Wear sunscreen.”

Matt BirminghamStrategic Systems Programs

Photos by Shawn Miller

By Lt. Teng K. Ooi,PhD, USNA/UCLA/VPI/UAHand Missile Defense Agency

The U.S. Naval Academy Aerospace Engineering De-partment is proud to congratulate Midshipman 1st ClassSabrina Reyes, who received the 2014 Senator MargaretChase Smith Leadership Excellence Award for the highestlevel of conscience-driven leadership, dedicated service tothe greater good, and personal independence and integrity.

This award honors Reyes’s superior academic achieve-ments, her accomplishments in athletics and extracurricu-lar activities, and her commitment to serve in the military.

Reyes graduated 10th in her class with a Bachelor of Sci-ence degree in Aerospace Engineering and will attend theMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as part of theNavy’s Immediate Graduate Education program. She re-ceived the Lemelson Presidential Minority fellowship and

an Aeronautics and Astronautics Research Assistantshipfrom MIT. She will pursue a master’s degree in Aeronauticsand Astronautics. After completing her degree she will enterthe Navy’s nuclear submarine community.

“I am incredibly honored to be given the opportunity tostudy in Boston directly after my graduation from the NavalAcademy. I hope to apply all the engineering and life expe-rience from Boston as an officer in the submarine commu-nity,” she commented.

Additionally, Reyes received the Chief of Naval Opera-tions Distinguished Graduate Award which is presented tothe graduate who has demonstrated superior performancein leading the Brigade of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy.

Reyes received these awards during the 2014 USNA Pre-sentation of Prizes and Awards Ceremony at Alumni Hall.The Senator Margaret Chase Smith Leadership ExcellenceAward was sponsored by Senator Margaret Chase SmithFoundation whose generosity is greatly appreciated.

Future submariner wins Senator Margaret Chase Smith Leadership Excellence Award

Photo courtesy of USNA

United States Naval Academy (USNA) Superin-tendent Vice Adm. Michael H. Miller, left, presentsthe Senator Margaret Chase Smith LeadershipExcellence Award to Midshipman 1st Class Sa-brina Reyes during the 2014 USNA Presentationof Prizes and Awards Ceremony at Alumni Hall.

“What are some tips you have for boating and swimming safely this summer?”

Around the Yard

July 241813 – Sailing Master Elijah Mix attempts

to blow up British warship Plantagenet witha torpedo near Cape Henry, Virginia.

1944 – Following 43 days of naval gun-fire and air bombardment, Naval Task Forcelands Marines on Tinian.

July 251779 – Amphibious expedition against

British in Penobscot Bay, Maine.1863 – U.S. Squadron bombards Fort

Wagner, NC.

1866 – Rank of Admiral created. DavidG. Farragut is appointed the first Admiral inthe U.S. Navy.

1898 – Landing party from armed yachtGloucester occupies Guanica, Puerto Rico.

1912 – First specifications for naval air-craft published.

1934 – First President to visit Hawaii,Franklin D. Roosevelt, reaches Hilo onboard USS Houston.

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U.S. Navy photo

1942 – President Roosevelt signs act establishing WAVES (Women Accept-ed for Volunteer Emergency Service). During World War II, more than 80,000officer and enlisted women served in the WAVES.

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Centralized SchedulingMilitary and Family Support Center

(MFSC) located on Joint Base AnacostiaBolling introduces a comprehensive cen-tralized scheduling service for your indi-vidual appointment needs. One call to ourscreeners gets you an appointment forpre-separation briefs, employment ser-vices, clinical counseling, personal finan-cial management, relocation, deploymentand a host of other programs and services.MFSC is here to support you and standsready to assist with every career and lifechange. Contact our Centralized Sched-uling Center for individual, marriage andfamily counseling, individual resume as-sistance, financial counseling, reloca-tion assistance or deployment/reintegra-tion support. Please call 202-685-6019 toschedule an appointment.

CAREER SUPPORTAND RETENTION

The Transition AssistanceManagement Program (TAMP)

Offers an array of services and benefitsto transitioning service members, includingcomputers setup for individuals to go onlineto different job banks, college and scholar-ship resources and career assessment tools.Resume Writing Workshops are offered whichincludes Federal Resume Writing InterviewSkills, information on veterans’ benefits and aprofessional resource library; Two TAP Semi-nars and one Executive TAP Seminar - five-dayprograms - are offered monthly sponsored bythe departments of Labor and Veteran Affairs,and include information that will benefit thetransitioning military member.

Family Employment ReadinessProgram (FERP)

Offers seven basic services, which includejob search strategies, job readiness, resourceinformation, job referral service, individualcounseling assistance, career planning andlinks to education and volunteer opportunities.

Improve your speaking skills withHelmsmen Toastmasters

Join us Thursdays, 7:30-8:45 a.m., at thePentagon Library and Conference Center.Toastmasters is an international organiza-tion that helps everyone speak, think, leadand listen better. For more info, contact CarlSabath at carl.sabath@osd.mil, 703-695-2804,or Elizabeth Femrite at elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil, 571-256-8674. Remember,great Helmsmen say, “Yes!” To learn moreabout Helmsmen Toastmasters, visit http://helmsmen.toastmastersclubs.org

Pre-Separation BriefingsService members preparing to transition

from military to civilian life are required by lawto attend a pre-separation counseling briefing.The pre-separation brief is designed to maketransitioning military members aware of allthe services and benefits available to them andtheir family members under Transition GPS.These briefings will provide the informationnecessary to make more informed decisions.For your convenience the pre-separationcounseling briefing is available through one-on-one appointments at Military and Fam-ily Support Center and can be made throughCentralized Scheduling at 202-685-6019.

DEPLOYMENT READINESS/FAMILY SERVICES

Personal Financial Management (PFM)Program offers individual and family finan-

cial counseling, financial classes, and is respon-sible for the Command Financial specialisttraining in the Region (NDW).

Life Skills EducationProvides presentations to help commands

meet requirements, as well as enhance opera-tional and personal readiness including parent-ing skills training, couples communication, an-ger and stress management, conflict resolution,Child Abuse Awareness, Spouse Abuse Aware-ness and suicide prevention. Trainings can becustomized to fit needs of the command.

New Parent Support Program (NPS)Assists new parents in coping with the de-

mands of parenting and military life throughparenting education and training and homevisits to new parents prior to delivery and afterdelivery; information and referral for militaryand community resources; child developmentscreenings and monitoring. All active dutymembers and their families who are pregnantand or have children in the home from infancyto three years old are eligible for these homevisitation services.

Deployment/mobilization/readinessAssisting Sailors and family members pre-

pare for deployment, manage separationsand reunite and reintegrate with families andcommunity through services including theFamily Accountability and Assessment Sys-tem, Individual augmentee (IA) Indoc Courseand Deployed Family Fun Days.

Exceptional Family MemberProgram (EFMP)

Provides assistance to service memberswith special needs children and family mem-bers with medical needs including resource re-ferral to medical, counseling and educationalservices, support groups and care providers.Assists in finding duty stations where needs aremet. Mandatory enrollment per OPNAVINST1754.2D.

New PHA ProcessThe purpose of this policy is to inform

all tenants of the new PHA process at theBranch Health Clinic Washington Navy Yard.In attempts to alleviate the daily PHA con-gestion, patients will now have an appointeddate and time to complete their PHA. PHAswill be scheduled through the appointmentsline, 202-433-3132, and the service memberwill be complete their PHA on the provideddate and time. PHAs will not be completedwithout a hard copy of the services member’smedical record. The patients’ medical recordmust either be maintained at the BranchHealth Clinic Washington Navy Yard or thepatient must physically bring in their medi-cal record.

If you have specific questions, please di-rect your questions to me or the MedicalReadiness Department Leading Petty Officer,HM2 Matteson, Althea, althea.matteson@med.navy.mil , office 202-433-6713.

Boys and Girls Club volunteersThe Boys and Girls Club of Greater

Washington needs volunteer coaches for

their youth baseball league for 10-year-oldsand 12-year-olds. For more information orto sign up, call 512-560-5548 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. or email Michael.martinez@afncr.af.mil.

Toastmasters Club seeks membersThe Bolling Toastmasters Club is available

for everyone on JBAB as a place to practiceyour leadership skills. Toastmasters clubs arewhere leaders are made, and leadership startswith good communication. The program isself-paced, and it works. The Bolling Toast-masters Club meets Wednesdays from 12:15to 1:15 p.m. at the JBAB Chapel Center. Visitorsare welcome. For more information, call JimQueen at 301-452-6931.

Military and Family Support OffersResume Review

Call for appointment | 202-685-6019Military and Family Support Center offers

a one-on-one resume review session for thosethat are job seeking. Knowledgeable staff willsit down with you and review your resumeand assist you in developing a results-orientedresume. Having a solid and effective resumecan greatly improve your chances of landingan interview. According to a recent study fromTheLadders, recruiters spend just six secondsscanning your resume for certain information.Will your resume make it in those six seconds?Your resume should portray your skills, talents,career highlights and make you stand out fromthe crowd. Focusing on your accomplishmentsvs. simple job experience and using key wordscan open the door for an interview.

Download the Free “ABSalute” AppThe JBAB Warfighter & Family Readi-

ness Marketing Department developed afree smartphone application, bringing its

resources to customers and employees ona mobile platform. Perfect for iPhone andAndriod devices.

“ABSalute” is a fast and easy-to-use ap-plication designed to allow quick access toevents and programs. Download the appand receive the latest information aboutMWR, as well as Warfighter and FamilyReadiness programs.

The app features:- Facility finder including hours of oper-

ation, phone listings, and GPS capabilities- Upcoming special events and pro-

grams that can be added directly to yourcalendar

- Outdoor Recreation and Capital CoveMarina equipment and boat rentals

- Full dining facility menus- Quick links to the Navy-Air Force Half

Marathon and Navy 5 Miler website, CNICJBAB website, Naval District Washington(NDW) Facebook page and the current edi-tion of the 411 magazine

- Facility and Event Photos- Push notifications to alert users with

the most current information.

Mordecai Booth’s Hours ChangeMordecaiBooth’s, locatedonthegroundfloor

ofBuilding101ontheWashingtonNavyYard,haschanged its hours. The new hours of operationare Tuesday-Friday, 2:30-8:30 p.m. Come on inand enjoy the same great service at a new time!

NSA Washington-JBAB Fleet Family and Fun

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FFR/MWR Phone numbersFitness CentersWashington Navy Yard, Bldg. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-2282/2829

Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT)Ticket Office, WNY Bldg. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-2484Travel Office, WNY Bldg. 184 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 685-8299

Food & BeverageCatering & Conference Center, WNY Bldg. 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-3041/4312Mordecai Booth’s Public House, WNY Bldg. 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 678-0514

Military and Family Support CenterMFSC, JBAB Bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-6151MFSC, JBAB Bldg. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-0450

Other Important NumbersFFR Administrative Office, WNY Bldg. 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-3659FFRP Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-4052MWR Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-4662MWR Marketing Department, WNY Bldg. 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-5912Regional Child Placement Office, JBAB Bldg. 414. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-3055Family Housing Office, JBAB Bldg. 414 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-0346Liberty Program/Center, JBAB Bldg. 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 685-1802Outdoor Recreation/Equipment Rental, JBAB, Bldg. 928 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-9136Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, JBAB, Bldg. 602 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 404-7050

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vide updated information to all NDW residents,tenants, employees (military, civilian and contrac-tors), and the American public.

www.facebook.com/NavDistWashAlso, follow us on Twitter @navaldistwash - http://twitter.com/NavalDistWash.NSAW also has a Twitter page for theWashington Navy Yard to provide the public

with up-to-date operating hours of the Navy Yard portion of DC’s Riverwalk.Follow us on Twitter @WNYRiverwalk - http://twitter.com/WNYRiverwalkShow your support and see exciting news relating to Naval District Washington

by visiting http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw and subscribing to our news!

DSO Changes Walk-in HoursDefense Service Office North has changed walk-in hours to Monday, Tuesday

and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. DSO North is the local office for le-gal defense services. Attorneys are available to provide advice to service membersregarding nonjudicial punishments, summary courts-martial, Article 138 and 1150complaints, administrative separation processing, hardship discharges and sus-pect’s rights. Consultations are confidential. DSO is located onboard WNY in Build-ing 200, Suite 1200. Service members should present in uniform.

Wearing of Portable headphones, earphones, and Bluetooth devices:The wearing of portable headphones, earphones, cellular hands-free devices, ra-

dios, recording devices or other portable listening devices while running, jogging,walking, bicycling, skating, or skate boarding in roadways and streets interferes withand impairs recognition of emergency signals, alarms, announcements, and the ap-proach of EVs.

NSAWpersonnel are advised use of these deviceswhile performing the noted activi-ties aboardNSAW fence line installations is prohibited. (TRAFFICOPNAVINST5100.12J)

Helmsmen ToastmastersWant to improve your speaking and leadership skills? Come to Helmsmen

Toastmasters! Join us Thursdays,7:30-8:45 a.m., at the Pentagon Library andConference Center (PLCC). Toastmasters is an international organization thathelps everyone speak, think, lead and listen better. For more info, contact AnnikaL’Ecuyer (annika.lecuyer@pentagon.af.mil or 703-614-7160) or Elizabeth Femrite(elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil or 571-256-8674). More information can be foundat the Helmsmen Toastmasters website, http://helmsmen.toastmastersclubs.org.

NAVY 311“NAVY 311” is the place to go for all types of information to help support Navy

military, civilian, and retiree personnel and their families. Access NAVY 311 at 1-855-NAVY-311 or (DSN) 510-NAVY-311. You can also email NAVY311@navy.mil or visitwww.NAVY311.navy.mil.

Navy Wives Clubs of AmericaThe D.C. Metro chapter of Navy Wives Clubs of America, Eleanor Roosevelt #37,

hosts meetings every second Thursday of the month to discuss and plan volun-teer activities in the local military and civilian communities. Military spouses ofall branches are welcome to attend. For more information, email angeladowns@me.com or visit www.facebook.com/NWCA37.

PAX Clinical Counseling ServicesClinical Counseling services can directly improve the quality of life of service

members and their family by addressing the stressors facing today’s military: familyhardships, marital conflicts, parent/child issues, money concerns, frequent moves,health and environmental factors, and many other difficulties. Make an appoint-ment with a counselor by calling 301-342-4911 or 202-685-6019.

New PHA Process at WNY ClinicIn attempts to alleviate the daily PHA congestion, patients will now have an ap-

pointed date and time to complete their PHA. PHAs will be scheduled through theappointments line, 202-433-3132, and the service member will be complete theirPHA on the provided date and time. PHAs will not be completed without a hard copyof the services member’s medical record. The patients’ medical record must eitherbe maintained at the Branch Health Clinic Washington Navy Yard or the patientmust physically bring in their medical record.

If you have specific questions, please direct your questions to me or the MedicalReadiness Department Leading Petty Officer, HM2 Matteson, Althea, althea.matte-son@med.navy.mil , office 202-433-6713

NDW News

1941 – Bureau of Ordnance issues firstNavy “E” certificates (for excellence) for in-dustry.

1943 – Launching of USS Harmon (DE-72), first ship named for African-American.

1990 – USS Cimarron rescues 25 refugeesadrift southeast of Subic Bay, Philippines.

July 261812 – Frigate Essex captures British brig

Leander1912 – First airborne radio communica-

tions from naval aircraft to ship (Lt. JohnRodgers to USS Stringham).

1946 – Capt. Joy Bright Hancock appoint-ed Director, Women’s Naval Reserve.

1948 – President Harry S. Truman ordersdesegregation of the Armed Services.

1954 – Three aircraft from USS Philip-pine Sea (CVA-47) shoot down two Chinesefighters that fired on them while they wereproviding air cover for rescue operationsfor a U.K. airliner shot down by a Chineseaircraft.

July 271953 – Korean War armistice signed at

Panmunjon, Korea and Korean cease-firewent into effect at 10:00 PM.

July 281915 – Sailors and Marines land in Haiti

to restore order.1916 – Navy establishes a Code and Sig-

nal Section which initially worked againstGerman ciphers and tested the security ofcommunications during U.S. naval trainingmaneuvers.

1926 – Team of scientists from Naval Re-search Laboratory (NRL) and Carnegie Insti-

tution determine height of the Ionospherethrough use of radio pulse transmitter de-veloped by NRL.

1945 – USS Callaghan (DD-792) is lastship sunk by a Japanese kamikaze attack,off Okinawa.

1973 – Launch of Skylab 3, the secondmanned mission to the first U.S. mannedspace station, was piloted by Maj. Jack R.Lousma, USMCwith Capt. Alan L. Bean, USNas the Commander of the mission and for-mer Navy electronics officer, Owen K. Gar-riott as Science Pilot. The mission lasted 59days, 11 hours and included 858 Earth orbits.Recovery by USS New Orleans (LPH-11).

July 291846 – Sailors and Marines from U.S.

sloop Cyane capture San Diego, CA1918 – Assistant Secretary of the Navy

Franklin D. Roosevelt visits Queenstown,Ireland.

1945 – U.S. warships bombard Hama-matsu, Japan.

1967 – Fire on board USS Forrestal killed134 members of the crew.

July 301918 – Units of First Marine Aviation

Force arrive at Brest, France.1941 – Japanese aircraft bomb USS Tu-

tuila (PR-4) at Chungking, China; First Navyship damaged by Axis during World War II.

1942 – President Roosevelt signs act es-tablishing WAVES (Women Accepted forVolunteer Emergency Service). DuringWorld War II, more than 80,000 officer andenlisted women served in the WAVES.

1944 – Naval Task Force lands Armytroops near Cape Opmarai, New Guinea.

1945 – Japanese submarine, I-58, sinksUSS Indianapolis (CA-35) in Philippine Sea;316 out of 1199 crew survived.

1967 – Fire on board USS Forrestal off thecoast of Vietnam results in death of 134 crew.

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Rama Latin, DON charitable campaignsadministrator, said the Navy has not set ahard number on a weight goal for the three-month summer donation schedule as to notmake a competition with other service andagencies, but said the Navy is doing well atthis point compared to last year.

“We’re just going to continue to collectand continue to hope and pray that peoplefind it in their hearts to give,” said Latin,who praised the work of the CNIC chap-lain’s office for their efforts in organizingand tracking the donations.

A major goal of the campaign is to re-stock shelves of local food banks, which

typically see a drop in donations during thesummer—a time when seniors on fixed in-comes or children not in school are in needof meals.

NDW donations to the Capital Area FoodBank help feed nearly 700,000 people atrisk of hunger in the metro area, includingaround 150,000 children, according to thefood bank’s estimations.

With one month left in the drive, Kingsaid there might be a late surge in donationsin NDW, as there was last year when a bulkof the food poured in during the final weeks.

For more information about Feds FeedFamilies, visit www.fedsfeedfamilies.gov,or contact Chaplain Phil King at (202) 433-4057. For more news and information fromaround NDW, visit www.facebook.com/NavDistWash.

an accident happens to educate yourself aswell as your family on the rules and respon-sibilities of safe boating.”

Walker advised boaters to always keep aneye on the weather, both before and duringa trip. He advised using radar applications,whether by larger equipment on vessels oron a phone or tablet for individuals.

“In this part of the country, a storm cancome up the river and get you in a minute,”Walker added.

Besides personal safety, boaters and per-sonal watercraft users are also urged to lookout for the safety of wildlife and the envi-ronment in the diverse ecosystems of localwaterways by using caution along shores

and shallow sections where wakes from wa-tercraft may cause erosion and damage tovegetation and natural habitats.

For those who prefer a dip in the pool orat the beach, the Navy Safety Center offersguidance for swimmers. When accompany-ing children, parents or guardians are ad-vised to always have a designated watcheror lifeguard who knows CPR and has emer-gency supplies readily available.

For personal pools, ensure that properfencing, gates and drain guards are in-stalled, and remove portable ladders whennot in use. When on a trip to the beach, theNational Weather Service encourages va-cationers to plan for local weather and surfforecasts, as well as being aware of beachhazards such as rip currents. For more in-formation, visit www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov.

For more safety news, tips and links toresources, visit www.safetycenter.navy.mil.

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By Kimberly LansdaleCenter for Surface Combat Systems

Ten Fire Control System Operators (FCS)/ Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD)Royal Australia Navy (RAN) students gradu-ated during a ceremony at the Center forSurface Combat Systems (CSCS), onboardNaval Support Facility Dahlgren, July 3.

Commodore Steve McDowall, the NavalAttaché to the United States for RAN, andCapt. Bill McKinley, CSCS commanding of-ficer, presided over the ceremony.

“Well done on your hard work, applica-tion, teamwork, results, and representationof Australia,” McDowall said. “Now, you areready to take your knowledge and experi-ence and help our Navy learn, implement,and execute AEGIS. You are the leadingforce of our new navy.”

McKinley discussed the importance ofRAN and United States Navy’s partnership.

“We have built a strong relationshipwith RAN and as we progress with the AWDprogram, it will only get stronger,” McKin-ley said. “You are entering a new era - youwill be the first Australian Sailors to workon Australian AEGIS equipment. You haveworked very hard to stand where you aretoday. The RAN and USN are proud of yourhard work and brilliant success.”

These Sailors will be manning thenew Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyers(DDGs), which are equipped with the AE-GIS Combat System. They first commencedtraining at the schoolhouse Jan. 13 and havegone through various courses, including AE-GIS Radar System (SPY) AWD.

Petty Officer Nicholas Newman, RAN’sAEGIS weapon system supervisor, has gonethrough the rigorous training since the be-ginning of the new year.

“The instructors have a wealth of knowl-edge,” Newman said. “They have sharedtheir experience with AEGIS and the FCSAWD course is the best maintenance andoperating course I have gone through. Thistraining has empowered us to do our bestand meet the challenges of delivering thisfuture capability.”

The Center for Surface Combat Systemsmission is to develop and deliver surfaceship combat systems training to achievesurface warfare superiority. CSCS head-quarters’ staff oversees 14 learning sites andprovides almost 70,000 hours of curriculumfor close to 700 courses a year to more than40,000 Sailors.

CSCS also provides international trainingcoordinated through its Security Assistanceand International Programs directorate. Themission of CSCS International Programs is

to provide allied forces quality training toenable them to develop ready teams capa-ble of operations that maintain and expertlyemploy surface combatants. The directoratepartners with U.S. training, readiness, andpolicy organizations, as well as other gov-ernment agencies and industry to supportinternational missions.

For information on the Center for Sur-face Combat System, visit https://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/cscs/.

International partner graduates at Dahlgren schoolhouse

U.S. Navy photo by Joe Garry

The Fire Control System Operators (FCS) / Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Royal Australian Navy (RAN)students pose for a photo during their graduation ceremony July 3 at the Center for Surface Combat Systems(CSCS), onboard Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. These Sailors will be manning the new Hobart Class Air WarfareDestroyers (DDGs), which are equipped with the AEGIS Combat System.

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