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Director’s Corner Shipmates!

Happy New Year to all and a warm welcome to our new residents! For those of you who have been with us for some time, it gives us great pleasure to know that you are happy staying with us and are satisfied with the services we pro-vided. I assure you that HomePort Hampton Roads will continue to improve and do our best in keeping our properties in tip top shape, and in accommodating your needs.

Now, the dreaded “New Year’s Resolution!” Make a resolution that means something, one that matters to you! Most of you are far from home servicing the greatest navy in the world, but remember you also have family and friends back home who care about you. So make it a point to remember your relatives and close friends during those special occa-sions throughout the year. I am sure they would appreciate hearing from you. And just a little reminder, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner!

For those of you deploying shortly, HomePort Hampton Roads wishes you “Fair Winds and Following Seas.” I hope to see you on your return.

Did you know…

On 13 November 1944, the destroyer USS Higbee (DD/DDR-806) was launched and later commissioned into service on 27 January 1945. The significance of the commissioning was the fact that USS HIGBEE was the first American warship to be named in honor of a woman.

Mrs. Lenah S. Higbee was Superintendent of the Navy Nursing Corps during World War I. She was instrumental in lead-ing the Corps through it. Her outstanding achievements as Chief Nurse led to the Navy Cross being awarded. Mrs. Higbee was the first woman to receive this medal. She retired from the Navy in November 1922 and died on 10 Janu-ary 1941. Throughout history there have been women who made a significant impact on our navy, Mrs. Lenah S. Higbee was one of them.

As always, stay safe.

The Director

New Chart the Course Training for 2016

The Chief of Naval Personnel announced Dec. 9 new training for 2016 that expands on existing efforts made through Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) and fleet-wide training.

The training is called Chart the Course (CTC) and will emphasize positive professional behavior and decision-making. Scenario-based videos and facilitator-led discussions will help Sailors determine how to make the right decisions and behave professionally when facing difficult situations.

"We want our Sailors to live and act, on and off-duty, on and offline, according to the Navy's Core Values and Ethos, as profession-als who treat each other with dignity and respect. With videos and peer-led discussions in Chart the Course, Sailors are going to see difficult moments, tough decision points, and learn what to do," said Rear Adm. Ann Burkhardt, director, 21st Century Sailor Office.

Burkhardt described the training as opportunity to focus on making the right choices, understanding the consequences, and how it impacts readiness. Leaders expect that discussions among peer groups will cover a spectrum of behaviors and emphasize the im-portance of leaders at every level to "step up, and step in." The training details are outlined in NAVADMIN 280/15. The training topics include professional behavior, alcohol's impact on deci-sion making, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and retaliation. Continued on page 2

JANUARY 2016

Volume 9 Issue 1

January is National Blood Donor Month

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Resident Recognition

HomePort Hampton Roads would like to recog-nize Dylan Moller from Franklin, VA. Dylan is

stationed at the Navy Reserve Forces Command as a Yeoman. He has been in the Navy for

eighteen months.

Dylan enjoys playing baseball, video games, writing, working out and participating in Halo

Tournaments.

Dylan’s favorite sports teams are the Steelers and Red Sox.

Thanks for your support Dylan!

SAFETY TIPS INSIDE YOUR APARTMENT

1. Lock your doors and windows. Use dead bolts 2. Don’t open the door before you know who it is. 3. Do Not give out your keys. 4. Check smoke detectors monthly. 5. Check door locks, often to be sure they are working

properly. 6. Dial 911 for emergencies, then call the Manager 7. Immediately report any needed repairs of locks, latch-

es, doors, windows, smoke detectors and burned out light.

8. Mark or engrave your ID on valuable personal proper-ty.

9. Tell someone where you’re going and when you will return.

Criminals have no holiday spirit. Be especially vigilant dur-ing the holiday season - this time of year always sees an increase in crime.

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Training will be delivered to all active and reserve personnel by facil-itators selected by their commands and will begin in early 2016.

Training must be completed for all Sailors no later than Sept. 30, 2016

Commands may access CTC training information via the NPC 21st Century Sailor webpage at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/21st_century_sailor/pages/default.aspx

CNP Stresses Modernizing Training, Learning at

I/ITSEC

Vice Adm. Bill Moran, the Navy's top personnel officer, stressed the importance of modernizing the way the Navy and U.S. military train.

"We must learn faster and quicker," said Moran. "We must increase the tempo and efficiency with which we train, and adapt our pro-cesses to be inherently receptive to innovation and creativity. And this change must occur at every level; as individuals, as teams, and as an institution."

On any given day, there are approximately 32,500 Sailors in the Na-vy's training pipeline. The new generation of Sailors has grown up in an information era where they have instant access to information, and have been raised to operate in a mobile environment.

"We want to meet Sailors where they are, and how they learn best," Moran said. "We're employing the best technologies to accelerate learning, make it more efficient, and are looking for more ways to continue to move these types of technologies to the fleet. I am en-couraged by what I've seen here; from flight simulators, to gaming technology, to live-fire weapons, to virtual and augmented reality. There's a lot of new and cutting edge technology at I/ITSEC this year."

For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit http://www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.

NINE LAYER DIP

Ingredients:

2 Strip Lean Bacon - 1 16 0z Can Refried Beans Plain

1/2 C. Sour Cream - 1/2 tsp. Taco Seasoning

3/4 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese

3/4 C. Guacamole (Frozen or Prepared is Fine)

1/3 C. Diced Tomatoes (about 1 Romano Tomato)

1 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro Chopped Finely

2 Tbsp. Sliced Black Olives - 2 Tbsp. Sliced Green Onions

Directions:

Fry diced bacon until done, add refried beans and cook slowly

and stir frequently until the bacon and bacon drippings are

mixed through about 15 minutes, remove from heat. Mix taco

seasoning with sour cream and set aside.

Assemble:

To build 9 layer dip place ingredients in this order. Place

refried beans on serving platter spread out to 1 and 1/2

inches thick, cover with the following:

1/2 C. shredded cheese - 1/2 C. prepared sour cream

3/4 C. guacamole - diced tomatoes - diced cilantro

black olives - sliced green onion - 1/4 C. cheese for garnish.

Serve with crisp corn chips.

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How many are there? Be the first to locate, count and call with the correct number of these.

Including this one to win the prize.

Contact Mary at 757-233-4291 with your answer.

PPV RESIDENTS ONLY

"Warm-up Auto Theft Crime Prevention Tips"

* Never leave your keys in the ignition of your car!

* Keep valuables out of sight or in the trunk.

* Lock your car no matter where you are.

* Be alert going to your car, have keys in your hand.

* Only park your car in busy, well-lighted areas.

* If your vehicle has an anti-theft device, use it.

Popular New Year's

Resolutions

Drink Less Alcohol

Eat Healthy Food Get Fit

Manage Debt Manage Stress

Quit Smoking Volunteer

ACTIVITIES ALLEY

Thanks to all our HomePort Hampton Roads residents who joined in on all or some of the activities HHR sponsored. It was a pleasure to meet you. 2015 was a very busy year for HomePort Hampton Roads activities and we know 2016 will be even better.

We sponsor the events, provide the food and prizes, and all we need from you is your participation. So make a New Year's resolution to come out and join in the fun. Our activities are for all of our residents, (yes you can bring a guest).

Let me know what events you would prefer. With your input we can offer so much more. Look forward to seeing you at the events.

If you have any questions or suggestions please feel free to email or call: mmcquesten@studenthousing.com 757-402-4231 Check the monthly newsletter and calendars for events and dates.

Mary McQuesten - Activities Director

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January 2016 Calendar Bldg. C - 9

Sunday - January 3rd - Sunday Ticket

Wednesday - January 6th - Bowl-A-Rama

Wednesday - January 6th - Football Pick to Win

Sunday - January 10th - Sunday Ticket

Wednesday - January 13th - Free Movie

Wednesday - January 13th - Football Pick to Win

Sunday - January 17th - Sunday Ticket

Sunday - January 24th - Sunday Ticket

Monday - January 25th - Book Club

Wednesday - January 27th - Free Movie Night

Wednesday - January 27th - Football Pick to Win

Sunday - January 31st - Sunday Ticket

January 2016 Calendar

Bldg. Q - 80

Friday - January 1st - New Years Day

Saturday - January 9th - Liberty in The Community

Thursday - January 14th - Paint & Sip

Saturday - January 16th - Ski Trip

Monday - January 18th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday - January 19th - Girls Guide: At Home Mani/Pedi

Wednesday - January 20th - Bowl-A-Rama

Wednesday - January 20th - Football Pick to Win

Wednesday - January 27th - Triple

Threat Challenge

Saturday - January 30th - Ski Trip

All Tournaments begin at 6:00 P.M.

Call 444-4033 for more information.

Happy Birthday

from HHR!

John B. 1/5

Mike R. 1/5

Charlotte D. 1/13

Antonio W. 1/14

Ashley E. 1/16

Ardell B. 1/20

Austina B. 1/25

Shaneka M. 1/27

Sheridan S. 1/27