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Building Energy Monitors page 8

Wounded Warrior Ribbon Cutting page 12

Contractor Executive Safety Forum page 18

2013 NAVFAC Diversity Committee page 22

Colombian Navy Visits NAVFAC Midlant page 11

CONTENTS FROM COThe Midlant Messenger is the official newsletter of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., published for Midlant personnel and printed in compliance with NAVSOP-35, Rev. May 1979. The editorial content of this newsletter has been reviewed and approved by the Public Affairs Office, Code 09PA.

This internal newsletter is an authorized NAVFAC publication. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof. Circulation: 3,500.

We welcome suggestions for future articles. Contact the Public Affairs Office, Code 09PA, 9742 Maryland Ave., Norfolk, VA 23511-3095. PAO phone numbers are: (757) 341-1410, 341-1411 and 341-1412; DSN 341. E-mail is NAVFACML_PAO@navy.mil.

Commanding OfficerCaptain John W. Korka, CEC, USN

Executive OfficerCaptain Paul Odenthal, CEC, USN

Public Affairs OfficerThomas A. Kreidel

Visual Information SpecialistJohn B. Land

Editor/Public Affairs SpecialistAnnalisa V. Cachin

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Capt. John KorkaNAVFAC Midlant

Commanding Officer

It appears that spring is finally upon us! As we enter this season, I would first like to wish all Mothers a Happy Mother’s Day.The start of the New Year has certainly been filled with strong winds and heavy seas, and I would like to thank each and every one of our dedicated professionals at NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic for your positive attitude and continued focus on support-ing the command, the Region and our Navy-Marine Corps during these times of fiscal uncertainty.Over the past few months we have all gotten familiar with the word “sequestration”…a term that many of us probably have never uttered prior to the

beginning of this year. While the cloud of sequestration and possible furloughs as a result still hang over us, I am comforted knowing that we are all remaining committed to executing our facilities engineering mission while directly supporting the war-fighter and their families....this is very evident when I am “out and about” touring the waterfront or out visiting our many different office and shop spaces. As you know, the current plan released by the Secretary of Defense calls for the number of furlough days to go down to 14 days from the original 22, but this is a dynamic environment and the chances are high that this may change again. My pledge is to use every means available to keep you informed of all updates as they are announced. Unfortunately, the second order effects of sequestration are something we simply do not have much control over, so we will simply have to see how our nation’s budget uncertainty plays out and respond to the guidance we receive. Now, there is one thing we do have control over and which is very important to me--SAFETY. Recently we com-pleted an All-Hands Safety Stand-down…the purpose was to pause and remind ourselves of the importance of practicing ORM and our responsibility of promoting safe practices while holding individuals accountable for their actions. As noted during the stand-down, the commands safety performance needs to be improved and this stand-down was aimed to educate our command on how we are doing and the steps we must take to eliminate accidents from occurring. All our mishaps are preventable and I am counting on every supervisor and employee to ensure that we work safely--regardless of the task. This is even more important during this unique period where we are easily distracted from what we hear about sequestration and as we enter the 101 Days of Summer. Without question, your 24/7 commitment to safety and taking care of one another is greatly appreciated. One of the distinct rewards I have serving as MIDLANT’s CO is being able to recognize outstanding perfor-mance. Since the last Messenger we have been able to recognize the accomplishment of many individuals and I hope you will enjoy paging through this issue of the Messenger for photos and details of their achievements. A few specific recognitions I would like to call out include: •OurcommandSailoroftheYear…congratulationstoEquipmentOperatorSecondClassKristopherJames from PWD Oceana. His work in their self-help division and his responsibilities include planning, acquiring the necessary resources, and the logistics for projects both on Naval Air Station Oceana and Dam Neck Annex. •The2012PeggyCraigLifetimeServiceAwardwinner…Mr.RobertWhitehorne,whoworksatourHampton Roads IPT as lead facility maintenance specialist and has been with NAVFAC for 36 years. His achievements were recognized during this year’s NAVFAC and Seabee Birthday Ball gala. •TwomembersofourpublicaffairsteamreceivedNavy-widerecognition…Mr.JohnLandwasvotedthe Navy Civilian Photographer of the Year in the recent Russell Eggnor Navy Media Awards; and Ms. Annalisa Cachin who also picked up a first place honor in the graphics category for her “ORM’ed and Less Dangerous” poster that is on display throughout NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic.Please join me in congratulating all of these individuals for their impressive accomplishments--WELL DONE! In closing, I would like to say keep up the great work. Your patience and unyielding commitment to our mission is unmatched and I am confident it will see us through this period of financial uncertainty. It is truly an honor to serve alongside you, thank you.

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NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Recycles Debris from Hurricane Sandy page 14

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It is a tremendous honor and privilege to be your Commander, and I am immensely proud to continue to be a part of our treasured 170 year institution of service. Established in 1842 as the Bureau of Navy Yards and Docks, we have built a legacy of excellence through our ability to understand and meet the changing needs of the Navy-Marine Corps Team. Today we are in a period of

tremendous change, and will need each person to step forward with renewed energy and creative ideas to continue that legacy of service to enable the success of Naval Service and our Nation.

Under RADM Mossey’s visionary leadership, NAVFAC successfully executed record workload. Our core mission is to support the warfighter. We enable the success of the Naval Service and our Nation by providing professional services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Acquiring and maintaining capabilities for the expeditionary combat forces, preserving sustainable shore infrastructure for our deploying warfighter platforms, recognizing our role in enhancing environmental stewardship, and managing fiscal expectations remain the keys to our mission success.

We are on the right course. Our concept of operations and organizational structure have been tested during this period of unprecedented workload and world events, and remain sound. It has been challenging, but you have answered the call and performed magnificently. We will remain agile and continue to maximize productivity for our supported commanders. We live in an uncertain and increasingly

complex world. We must add value and be positioned to continue NAVFAC’s tradition of superb support to Naval warfighters and their families around the globe.

Our military, civilian and contractor team is integral to our continued success. The Civil Engineer Corps has always stood at our helm and worked alongside our Seabees, a constant reminder that we exist to enable the warfighter and Naval Service. Civilians are the backbone and continuity of our organization and the core of technical and acquisition excellence and subject matter expertise. Our contractors provide invaluable skills to our team. Your collective dedication, integrity, proficiency, depth of operational understanding and absolute professional and technical competence are our deep-rooted foundation and are pivotal to everything wedo. Each and every one of you has the opportunity to provide leadership and drive success. I thank you for your continued service and vital contributions.

It is truly my privilege to serve.

To all Seabees, Civil Engineer Corps Officers, Naval Facilities Engineering Command civilians, I wish you a happy birthday.

Congress authorized the establishment of a new Navy Staff Corps comprised of commissioned civil engineers on March 2, 1867. On March 5, 1942, the Seabees were officially established out of the critical need to recruit sailors with construction experience who could construct and defend advanced Naval bases in the war zone. The bravery and sacrifices of CEC officers and Seabees in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan are well known. While honor, courage and commitment define the distinguishing character, culture and guiding beliefs of our Navy, heroes such as Construction Mechanic Third Class Marvin Shields, Steelworker Second Class Robert Stethem, and Lieutenant Junior Grade Francis Toner IV, serve as inspiring touchstones.

Around the world in places that need America’s hand the most, Seabees are there. In El Salvador, Guyana, Peru, Bosnia, Croatia and Haiti and numerous countries around the world, Seabees are repairing and constructing new schools, clinics and water distribution centers. Four months ago, 258 Seabees answered the call devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. Civil Engineer Corps Officers continue to lead Seabee units, serve as individual augmentees, and strengthen the capabilities of our Supported Commanders in key assignments such as public works officers at Navy and Marine Corps installations worldwide.

As we celebrate our storied past and many accomplishments, let us always remember to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those wounded in service of our country. I am truly blessed to serve with each one of you. May God bless you and your families, the United States Navy, and our Nation.

Rear Admiral Katherine L. GregoryNAVFAC Commander

Chief of Civil Engineers

Assumption of Command

2013 Anniversary Message

Sincerely,

Rear Adm. K. L. GregoryNAVFAC Commander and Chief of Civil Engineers

Portsmouth, VA - MARCH 5, 2013 – Current and former Seabees of PWD Portsmouth celebrate the 71st birthday of the U.S. Navy’s Construction Battalion. Pictured from left to right (front row) are Ensign James Meaders, Lt.j.g. Ben Hunter, and Ensign Damian Mendoza. Pcitured from left to right (back row) are Keith Sellers, DPWO, Cmdr. (Ret); Matthew Kiefer, CWO4 (Ret), Cmdr. Marc Bernath, Cmdr. Roland J. DeGuzman (PWO), Lt. James McKelvie (APWO), Arn Stuart, UCCM (Ret), and Doug Taylor, Capt. (Ret). Photo by Renée M. Russell, architect.

Seabees assigned to Seabee Team 1104 in a group image taken prior to deployment to Dong Xoai, Vietnam. CM3 Marvin Shields and SW2 William Hoover were killed and 7 members of the team were wounded in action in one of the bloodiest and hardest fought battles of the Vietnamese War. Photo by Seabee Team 1104, NMCB-11, circa 1965.

HAPPY 71st BIRTHDAY, SEABEES!

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Rear Adm. Doug Morton, commander, NAVFAC Atlantic visited the Naval Station Norfolk waterfront and shops to thank the team members for their efforts on the job.

ProductivityProvide technical and

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capabilities that leverage best practices to optimize cost, schedule, and performance

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A job well done to the Hampton Roads IPT members who worked on runway repairs at Naval Auxillary Landing Field Fentress.

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BUILDING MONITORS

By Tom KreidelNAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic is focused on energy sav-ings throughout the bases in its area of responsibility (AOR) and the Building Monitor program is one of the most important tools in helping to achieve this impor-tant energy and money saving goal.

Building monitors look at various issues throughout buildings, such as windows, whether motion control lighting is functioning properly and if there are any issues with the heating and cooling system. If there are structural or system issues, they are able to report them to their base Public Works Department, who can ensure the issue can be repaired.

They also serve as a great tool for awareness, letting their co-workers know ways they can help with saving energy, such as turning off lights and computers at night, going by thermostat guidelines of 78 degrees in warm weather and 68 degrees in the winter and checking for such energy wasting items as personal refrigerators and heaters.

The Building Monitor program has been re-invigorated over the last year and now virtually every building on base has a person who serves as the building monitor. This program is one way to help change the culture when it comes to how Sailors and civilians on base look at their energy usage.

According to Arnold Agustin, Naval Facilties Engineer-ing Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic Energy Program Manager, the monitors are integral in reporting building-level inefficiencies which lead to repairs that ultimately save the Navy money.

“They’re the eyes and ears of our efforts,” he added. “We have so many buildings throughout the AOR that it would be virtually impossible for the installation’s energy manager to get into every one of them to perform an energy audit. The building monitor’s work is crucial.”

According to Tom Giblin, who serves as a build-ing monitor for SPAWAR at Naval Station Norfolk, a good Building Monitor program requires the work of everyone.

“It’s a real team effort to save energy,” he says. “One of the biggest things is to keep the temperature consistent throughout the season. Since we’ve started paying closer attention to that when the program was initiated, our electrical demand has gone down.”He says other efforts that have been successful are turning off lights at night that had previously been left on.

“This program has made and kept me aware of things I hadn’t noticed before,” he said.

ARE EYES AND EARS FOR ENERGY AWARENESS

Left to right: Richard Banks, Donna Lathan, Mike Lienemann, Rebecca Luce, Richard Burwell, Quintin Jones, Capt. John Korka, Larry Cuffee, Andy Gallagher, Lawrence Bolden, Capt. Paul Odenthal. Photo by John Land, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic visual information specialist.

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy) Tom Hicks speaks with Andrew Gal-lagher of NAVFAC Midlant Nov. 19, 2012 during a tour of a steam plant at St. Julien’s Creek Annex in Portsmouth, Va. now running on B20, a 20 percent biodiesel, 80 percent number No.2 fuel oil blend. The diesel blend, which burns cleaner than traditional diesel, will provide steam to 16 office buildings and 13 warehouses. U.S. Navy photo by John Land, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic visual information specialist.

NAVFAC Midlant Commanding Officer Capt. John Korka received

a plaque of appreciation for serving as the guest speaker at

Virginia Beach’s fourth annual Green in the Military Conference

Feb 27. (Photo by John Land)

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NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) class graduated 14 personnel Nov. 30, 2012 at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The LSSGB course covered a five day curriculum which provided the students with the knowledge to run Continuous Performance Improvement events with minimal supervision by covering basic LSS tools and methodologies along with in-class application. Pictured left to right: Jim Clark (instructor), Johnny Johnson (instructor), MA1PhilipWright,TomWorden(instructor),LukeKirby,LarryMaggi,ReginaDavis,MAC Adriana Gumina, Mike Haynes, Dana Coleman, Linda Blount, Jonathan Powell, Lennie Brinkley, Socorro Folkes, Chuck Vinores, Greg Hunt, and Mark Melsen.

Marty Costello, left, of NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Environmental Services and Victor Gonzalez of the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Environmental Business Line (core) speak to delegates of the Colombian Navy Dec. 4, 2012 at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. A delegation from the Colombian Navy toured Navy installations in the Hampton Roads Area to gain insight and conduct research for the planning and construction of a new Naval base in their country. (Photo by John Land, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic visual information specialist)

The NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB) class graduated fourpersonnelNov.15,2012.PicturedlefttorightareJimClark(instructor),KristenCook(FM),TrudyDisrud(BasePolice),PriscillaCuffee(BasePolice),KalanaDouglas (FM), and Johnny Johnson (instructor).

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WOUNDED WARRIORBATTALION EAST RIBBON CUTTINGBy Ensign Timothy Dahms

andTomKreidelPhotos by Rod Ward

JACKSONVILLE,N.C.–Commandantof the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos cut the ribbon for the new Wounded Warrior Battalion-East facil-ity at Camp Lejeune Dec. 7, 2012.

Five of the contracts for the various phases of this state-of-the-art $42 million project were administered by Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic through the Of-ficer in Charge of Construction (OICC) aboard Camp Lejeune.

“The men and women of NAVFAC are proud to have played a part in the construction of the Wounded Warrior Complex,” said Rear Admiral Doug Morton, CEC, USN, commander, NAVFAC Atlantic.

According to Cmdr. Scott Cloyd, offi-cer-in-charge of construction at Marine Corps Installations East, the two most recent contracts to complete include a dedicated Wounded Warrior 100 room Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ), the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East Head-quarters Building, and the Wounded Warrior Hope and Care Center.

“This facility gives care providers and the Marines, Sailors, and families that they selflessly serve have topnotch facilities that provide all the right tools

and resources to most effectively support the recovery and transition process,” he added.

Gen. Amos was the distinguished speaker at the event. He was a major propellant for the creation of the Wounded Warrior Regiment and its successful implementation since the idea originated in 2005. The Regi-ment has two battalions: Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, stationed at Camp Lejeune, and Wounded War-rior Battalion-West located at Camp Pendleton in Southern California. The complex at Camp Lejeune is to mirror that of which is already established at Camp Pendleton.

The 37,000 square foot Wounded Warrior Hope and Care Center houses many advanced pieces of physi-cal training equipment including an underwater treadmill, rock climbing wall, three-lane lap pool, human performance evaluation room and various aerobic and strength training machines. In addition to these pieces, there are also spaces for other vari-ous programs. Those include mental health services, medical case man-agement, recovery care coordinators, transition services, education special-ists, family support, and chaplain programs. Additionally, the Hope and

Care Center will achieve LEED Silver certification. It utilized LED lighting on the interior and solar hot water heating. Bid savings on this project also enabled the installation of canopy photovoltaic panels over the Wounded Warrior BEQ parking lot.

This project required special consid-eration in the design, furniture, and layout of the facilities. The gym offered a significant challenge of arranging the special equipment designed for American Disabilty Act (ADA) use and spacing for wheelchair access in and around it.

This project was challenging on two levels. First because it included such a wide variety of uses all within the same footprint, and second was having the infrastructure of the building support the ebb and flow of the battalion staff as they continue to grow and change due to the demands they face from the constantly changing population of the Wounded Warriors.

Behind the battalion headquarters a large open air covered recreational facility for the battalion is also nearing completion. It is covered due to a high number of burn and blast injuries that create a high sen-

sitivity to UV radiation and light. The recreational facility has a rubberized sports surface to mitigate impact to the warriors using the facility and is able to withstand the wear and tear of wheelchair basketball. This area will also enable morning muster out of the elements.

The complex is conveniently located adjacent to the US Naval Hospital aboard Camp Lejeune. This ideal location allows for the Wounded War-riors to utilize a green way trail with golf carts to go from the barracks, headquarters, and Hope and Care Center location to the various medical facilities within the immediate vicin-ity which will also include the future National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE). NICoE is a facility for Brain Trauma and PTSD assessment and monitoring. The completion of the multiple construction contracts has created a functioning site that allows for the battalion to work effectively together enabling better treatment and care to the Marines and Sailors in the battalion.

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SUBASE WETLANDSUNDERGO REMEDIATION, RESTORATION

NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Recycles Debris from Hurricane Sandy

GROTON, Conn. - Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London environmental specialists and Public Works Department leadership deemed the remediation efforts undertaken to restore and revitalize a base wetland area a success after an inspection of the site last week.

During a six month project that completed at the end of December 2012, the wetland area in the northeast corner of SUBASE underwent remediation to remove ecologi-cally harmful chemicals and restoration to control the population of invasive plant species.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with result,” said Mike Brown, SUBASE environmental director.

Base environmental specialists and representatives from project contractor Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure (Shaw E&I) of Baton Rouge, La., conducted a final walk through of the site near the base’s weapons compound and seasonal swimming lake, Jan. 9.

“It really looks very different. We not only restored five CERCLA areas but also mowed quite a bit of phrag-mites outside of the restoration areas to provide more ecologicallifttotheentirearea,”saidTraceyP.McKenzie,SUBASE natural resource manager.

The 19.3 acre site was once a Thames River dredge spoils dump site in the 1950s; and in the 1960s, dichlo-rodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) pesticide bricks were utilized there to control the mosquito population.

Site investigations on SUBASE following the Compre-hensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), commonly referred to as the Superfund Act, identified the wetland area as one of

25 sites for the base to focus on to mitigate the potential for any hazardous substance releases that may endanger public health, welfare, or the environment.

As greater priority areas on the base were tackled, ad-ditional site investigations at the wetlands through 2011, uncovered local, low concentrations of aromatic hydro-carbons, DDT, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Other chemicals of concern included polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (e.g., asphalt, waste oils, burning of fossil fuels), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), pesticides and metals posing unacceptable risk to plants and wildlife.

After comprehensive study, coordination with federal and state environmental agencies, and public input, SUBASE decided to pursue a two pronged approach to the wetland’s remediation and restoration: contaminated sediments would be removed and invasive plant species, such as phragmites, would be curtailed.

Some 6,800 cubic feet of sediment, from five separate areas totaling 3 acres, was excavated with minimal envi-ronmental impact. Remediation contractors employed load displacement mats to allow vehicle and machinery access instead of constructing roads into the site.

“We wanted to make sure all contaminants were removed with minimal impact,” said Adair Franklin, the site man-ager for Shaw E&I.

Additionally, several wetland acres were mowed in the winter of 2012 to manage the invasive common reed Phragmites australis which threatens native wetland vegetation.

“The reeds can grow up to 15 feet tall” said Denise Page, the leading wetland biologist for the project. “The reeds came via ships from Europe to the ports; they were used as packing material and spread from there.”

As remediation and restoration completed, the wetlands became an even more attractive home to wildlife.

“We’ve seen a greater variety of birds and wildlife since the project began,” said Franklin.

Deer are among the animals that have been spotted in the wetlands. Additionally, many species of trees, includ-ing swamp white oak, red and silver maple, black willow and river birch have been planted in the excavated areas; and, in the spring of 2013 a wetland seed mix will be hydroseeded in the excavated areas.

The wetlands will be monitored annually for three years to ensure the establishment of healthy vegetation and to remove the invasive reeds.

“I think Shaw E&I has done a great job,” said Brown. “The effective coordination between the base, the Public Works’ Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division, the EPA, and the contractors was instrumental in the success of this project.”

Remediation and restoration of the wetlands bring SUBASE one step closer to being removed from the federal Superfund list of the nation’s most polluted sites, where it has been since 1990. If the current schedule holds and restora-tion remedies continue to prove effective, the base could be taken off the list in 2014.

KITTERY,Maine–NavalFacilitiesEngineeringCom-mand Mid-Atlantic awarded a $13.2 million contract to Reed and Reed Inc. for structural stabilization and repairs to berths 1, 2A and 2B at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Nov. 15, 2012.

According to Nathan Libby, the project’s manager at Public Works Department Portsmouth, the berths were originally built in phases between 1845 and 1907 and consist of a 1,300 foot long granite quay wall. Over the years, the granite blocks that make up the berths have settled or been displaced, necessitating the repairs.

“This project will repair the pier facility to meet current structural code requirements, and provide a functional facility for berthing barges and service vessels and for temporary berthing of submarines during dry docking evolutions,” said Libby.

“Berthing space is a critical element for any Shipyard, and these repairs will allow additional flexibility during the overhaul, repair, and modernization of nuclear-powered submarines,” added Capt. David Hunt, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard operations officer.

The repairs will feature steel pilings and reinforced concrete and the replacement of existing infrastructure including steam, potable water, and storm water lines, as well as new electrical utilities and lighting.

Libby says the project is scheduled to be completed in October 2014.

EARLE,N.J.–USNSSacagewea(T-AKE-20)departedNaval Weapons Station Earle Nov. 15 after conducting a scheduled weapons offload, marking it the first ship to conduct operations at Earle since Superstorm Sandy struck the base, causing extensive damage to the pier and knocking out power to the entire base.

According to John Mahoney, deputy public works officer at Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic’s Public Works Department Earle, the storm caused an estimated $25 million in damage, primarily to the waterfront and pier complex.

“The storm caused wave damage to all utility lines that carry power from the shore side of the base down the three mile long pier,” he said. “The waves toppled

the trestle and tore the utility pipes including potable water, sewer and high voltage electric cables from their cradles.”

He added that the main side of the base suffered damage as well, with falling trees blocking roads and knocking down power lines.

Mahoney added that the PWD’s initial actions were to get power back to the base, with more than 40 genera-tors providing power until commercial power was restored. The team also went to work moving downed trees, repairing power distribution lines and making repairs to the perimeter fence.

This initial cleanup was an enormous effort, conducted with the support of NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic personnel and people from other public works departments from bases in the region.

“We are now back in business, but much work remains,” said Mahoney.

He explains that temporary water and sewer lines are being constructed to support ships pulling into the pier and that electric cables are still being repaired as well, add-ing that in the coming months permanent utilities and building repairs still need to be designed and built to bring the base back to full capability.

NORFOLK,Va.–NavalFacilitiesEngineering Command Mid-Atlantic will recycle more than six miles of damaged metal pipes from Naval Weapons Station Earle, in a project that began December 14, saving the Navy more than $150 thousand in refuse removal fees for the material.

According to Dave North, Naval Weap-ons Station Earle recycling specialist, Hurricane Sandy destroyed three to

four miles of 10 inch sewer pipe and three to four miles of 14 inch water pipe, primarily from the three-mile long pier at the base. Personnel at Earle originally studied possibly reusing the pipe, but discovered the pipe was too damaged for that to be feasible.

“Our refuse removal estimates were more than $150 thousand,” said Brian Grandinette, Naval Facilities Engineer-ing Command Mid-Atlantic Integrated

Solid Waste Manager for Pennsylvania and New Jersey. “We won’t make any money off this due to the labor and time required for our recycling vendor to retrieve the material, but they won’t charge us either.”

NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic is working with a local vendor, Red Bank Recycling to remove the plastic and foam from the pipes and recycle the metal. The effort will wrap up with the vendor clearing the

area and the entire project should be finished by the end of December.

“Our mission is to be fiscally respon-sible and to be good stewards of the environment,” said Mike Cunningham, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic regional integrated solid waste manager. This project not only saves the Navy money through cost avoidance, but it helps to reduce landfill space by maximizing our diversion efforts.”

By Ensign Phillip Chitty and MC3 Gabriel Bevan SUBASE Public Affairs

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IN THE NEWS

Berths at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to Receive Repairs

PWD Earle Works to Get Weapons Station Back to Supporting Fleet after Sandy

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NEW YORK (Nov. 6, 2012) Seabees assigned to Construction Battalion Mainte-nance Unit (CBMU) 202, stationed out of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, watch as two bulldozers remove from Hurricane Sandy during relief efforts in Highlands, N.J. CBMU-202 is operating under the U.S. Northern Command Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission, working closely with civil authorities and the Fed-eral Emergency Management Agency following the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Cuaron/Released)

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By Michael HaynesBSVE MEO QC Manager

JEB LITTLE CREEK FORT STORY WINS BSVE MEO SAFETY CHALLENGE

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Public Works Department (PWD) JEB Little Creek-Fort Story Base Services, Vehicles and Equipment (BSVE) Maintenance Shop is awarded the annual BSVE Most Efficient Organization (MEO) Safety Challenge Award plaque for Fiscal Year (FY) 12.

The development of this non-monetary award, based on the Safety Through Recognition (STAR) program, was originally designed in FY-10 to help bring additional safety awareness and compliance among the regional Hampton Roads (HR) MEO Transportation maintenance sites.

Although the award is supported by the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Safety Department, its eligibility is specific only to the BSVE MEO (Ref. contract 07-R-0564).

Under the site manager, supervisors and work leader’s leadership, along

with special assistance from the site safety coordinator, and the cooperationfrom all of the maintenance shop staff, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story was rated the best site in the Hampton Roads area. The safety competition scoring was close, with the BSVE Yorktown site coming in 2nd place and receiving anhonorable mention.

The plaque features a gold colored star which not only represents the greataccomplishments of the stellar performer who receives the award, but pays special tribute to the Safety STAR program. It also has two NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic safety challenge coins centered under the star showing the beautifully designed coin artwork and logo from the front and rear sides of the coins.

The lower center of the plaque includes an inscription that reads:

“BEST SHOP SAFETY PERFORMERS:The Site Maintenance Shops named on

this plaque received the highest score

produced from surprise QC safety inspections throughout the year. Theseshops represent the highest state of safety awareness which ultimately helpsto reduce mishaps and protect our valuable personnel workforce.”

The friendly challenge competition, combined with a lunch time pizza partyfor the winning shop, has definitely sparked interest by all employees andsite managers. This award has led to the positive safety education of employees, identified and eliminated some workplace hazards, and promptedproductive safety discussions among personnel which all contribute to theoverall safety program for the MEO and the Command.

During FY-13, the regional BSVE sites will again be periodically evaluatedfor continuing efforts towards safety

improvement, awareness and proactivecompliance. JEB Little Creek-Fort Story will hold this perpetual award plaqueand bragging rights throughout FY-13, when a new winner will be awarded.

Will JEB Little Creek/Ft. Story be able to hold the award at the end of FY-13 or will another site take it from them next year? The safety challenge will answer that question this September.

BSVE JEB Little Creek/FT. Story Vehicle Maintenance Team.

Pictured front row (left to right) are Chuck Harkness, Wesley Taylor, Jason Harkness,

Pat Spencer, Bill Mouran, and Louis Franklin.Pictured back row (left to right) are Keith Disharoon,

Robert Bias, Bob Zehr, Todd Starling, Bob Stumpf, Thomas Jones, Paul Blagg,

Eileen Livick, and Mitch Cohen.

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Public Works Department Little Creek PWO Cmdr. Michael Brady, Public Works Business Line Coordinator Jean Dumlao, and MEO Project Manager Darryl Jones present the MEO Safety Challenge Award to Bob Bias (BSVE JEB Little Creek-Ft. Story site manager), Bill Mouran (supervisor) and Pat Spencer (Safety coordinator). Pictured left to right are Bill Mouran, Darryl Jones, Pat Spencer, Robert Bias, Jean Dumlao, and Cmdr. Michael Brady.

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SWANSBORO, N.C. - Officer in Charge of Construction, Marine Corps Installations East (OICC MCI East) and Resident Officer in Charge of Construction, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point (ROICC Cherry Point), held a contractor safety forum Oct. 31, 2012 at the Swansboro Rotary Civic Center in Swansboro, N.C. Contractors with construction and service contracts on board MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS Cherry Point were invited to attend.

The safety forum was a successful event, attended by over 150 Presi-dents, Senior Safety Managers, and Superintendents representing 63 contractors.

During the forum, a diverse set of topics were presented, such as Re-cent Safety Trends, OSHA Top Safety Violations, Energized Work, and the Proactive role of Safety Managers. Additionally, Safety Plans, Fall Protection, and the use of Safety Checklists were also addressed.

The event was organized “to further a culture of safety between Government and contractor personnel” according to CDR Scott Cloyd,

Commanding Officer, OICC MCI East.

The forum consisted of presentations by Randy Acosta, Safety Officer, OICC MCI East, James

Hewitt, NAVFAC Midlant Construction Safety Program Manager, CDR Scott Cloyd, Commanding Officer, OICC MCI East, LCDR Courtney Stringham, ROICC MCAS Cherry Point, Chris Newton, Chief Engineer/Deputy ROICC MCAS Cherry Point and others. Following the presenta-tions, an open forum was held, which allowed the audience to ask questions of the entire panel of speakers and to participate in open discussions on safety related topics.

The event received positive feedback from the contractors in atten-dance, who appreciated the diversity of speakers and topics presented.

THE SAFETY BASICSBy Ensign Mike YearyOICC MCI East

2012 CONTRACTOR EXECUTIVE SAFETY FORUM

Commander Scott Cloyd presents the OICC’s Contractor Safety Award to W.M. Jordan Construction. (Photo by Rod Ward)

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2012 NAVFAC MIDLANT SAFETY STAR AWARD WINNER

By Cpl Kirby Anthony, USMC

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Marines and Marine Corps Commu-nity Service representatives gathered at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune for the ribbon cutting of the new Marine Mart Feb. 22.

It was the grand opening for the second facility aboard the base, which will be the primary shopping mart for Marines to get uniform items, haircuts, equipment and a variety of other necessities. The original Marine Mart will be converted into a snack bar.

Marine Corps Special Operations Command Marines are

the primary reason for the new mart coming into existence, said Robert Jones, the retail operations manager for all Ma-rine Marts. Its purpose is to cater to the MARSOC Marines’ needs. The mart was designed with the thought of future expansion, but it’s not determined when the expansion will take place, said Jones.

A group of MARSOC Marines at the grand opening said they are glad that it’s closer to where they live, and are pleased with the bigger selection of items available and the extended business hours. The old mart was a half-mile walk away from where they live.

“It’s definitely going to be a lot better than walking in the rain

from the barracks to the (old Marine Mart),” said Cpl. Adam Burnahm, a MARSOC Marine aboard Stone Bay.

Sgt. Maj. Toshia Sundermier, sergeant major of Weapons Training Battalion aboard Stone Bay, said they’re lucky to have the new facility, and she’s glad it’s there for the Marines.

“Everybody else in the Marine Corps has a (Marine Mart) close to them,” said Sundermier. “These Marines, all the way out here, didn’t have that, now they do.”

Robert Magoon of Hampton Roads IPT was re-elected to a full three year term as a member of the Board of Direction of the Building Enclosure Technology and Environ-ment Council (BETEC), a council of the National Institute of Building Sci-ences (NIBS) January 2013 and will continue to chair the Existing Build-ings committee.

BETEC is a voluntary membership council

charged with encouraging optimum energy use of buildings through a better understanding of how overall, complex building components interact with each other and with the environment.

BETEC objectives are to develop a sound technical and economic founda-tion for optimum energy efficiency in the design, construction, operation, and modification of new and existing buildings

through the coordination of research, development, and verification programs; to expedite the use of ex-isting and new technolo-gies in building practice through improved coor-dination of the activities of various components of the building community; and to integrate technical programs on the thermal performance of building envelopes. (Photo by John Land, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic visual information specialist)

MARINE MART GRAND OPENING ABOARD STONE BAY

YOUR LOCAL WINNERS

Photo by Rod Ward

William LambPWD NSA Hampton Roads

Francis FurtadoPWD Newport

Sullivan R. Morabito PWD Portsmouth

Earl WillieHampton Roads IPT

Elizabeth DerryOICC MCI EastConnie Turner

ROICC Cherry PointCharles Lehr

PWD EarleRicky Little

PWD Little CreekStacey Sangillo

PWD New LondonGreg Hunt

PWD OceanaPatrick PerryPWD MaineDennis PillePWD NorfolkJames NunnPWD Yorktown

Gene MasciPWD Pennsylvania

SAFETY THROUGH AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Gene Masci, from Public Works Department Pennsylvania was named the 2012 Safety through Awards and Recognition (STAR) award winner for 2012.

A member of the Employee Driven Safety Committee, Masci has 34 years of federal service, and is regarded by his peers as one of the most well-rounded and experienced tradesman in PWD Pennsylvania. He is often sought out by his peers for

guidance pertaining to construction, repairs, renova

tions, maintenance and most impor-tant safety that includes competent person’s advice and PPE require-ments.

He currently works as a mason and carpenter, having begun his career as an electrical apprentice. Throughout his time at PWD Pennsylvania he has

also worked as a sandblaster in the paint shop and a carpenter.

“What sets him apart from others is he never takes it for granted,” said Cmdr. Andrew Sullivan, PWO Pennsylvania. “Gene is constantly re-minding and mentoring the younger workers brought on board through succession planning especially the apprentices, of the proper safety precautions that should be taken. He also takes the time to explain why.

Gene wants to get every job done on time and under budget but most importantly without any injuries.”

The STAR program formally recognizes some of our best employees at each PWD, IPT, ROICC, OICC that are actively

promoting and improving the safety culture at NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic. There are many people at Midlant that have a great safety attitude and show it continually. The individuals recog-nized through this program are some of the best. They continually perform over and above expectations to help ensure a safe work environment for themselves and their co-workers. The individuals identified below are recog-nized as people who work continually to improve the processes, organiza-tion, and culture of safety through dedicated action and follow-up.

Annually, supervisors at each PWD, IPT, ROICC, and OICC submit nominees to their PWO. The PWO (and staff) review their nominees and select an individual that meets the criteria and goals of the program. That individual, recognized locally, receives a certificate and cash award.

He or she also competes with the other nominees from the other Mid-lant sites. An overall winner for NAV-FAC Midlant is selected and he or she receives a token of the command’s appreciation, including a $1,500 cash award, for his or her efforts.

Some of the minimum criteria involved for winning the awards are: holds current training and medical monitoring, assumes a leadership role in safety awareness, is involved in standup safety meetings, and is visibly supportive of the command’s safety programs and procedures. The individual must also have a continu-ous three year service period without an injury or lost time mishap (includ-ing no significant vehicle mishaps).

MAGOON RE-ELECTEDAS BETEC

BOARD MEMBER

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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Ron Menia, director, Human Resources Office, received the Meritorious Civilian Service Award from NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic CommandingOfficerCapt.JohnKorka.Mr.Menia’sleadershipinthe development and implementation of an integrated HR team across the spectrum of recruitment, classification/staffing and la-bor and employee relations facilitated the maturation of NAVFAC MIDLANT’s transformation from a Public Works Center to a Facili-ties Engineering Command. , In addition to providing flawless support to NAVFAC MIDLANT’s myriad of day-to-day person-nel issues, Mr. Menia personally contributed to the successful efforts to consolidate bargaining units from 17 to two as well as consolidating HRO offices from five to one. These two actions significantly contributed to MIDLANT efforts to standardizing and streamlining personnel and operational business practices across the AOR. He was also instrumental in the establishment of the Command Apprentice Program which will refresh the workforce in specific trades such as high voltage electricians and HVAC mechanics. Additionally, Mr. Menia has most recently served as a member of the NAVFAC HRO transition team which is developing standard operating procedures and position de-scriptions in preparation for an April 2013 implementation date.

Leonard Owens35 Years

LTJG Downing PromotionOICC MCI East

Gene CaseyOICC MCI East EOQ (3rd)

Cherryl BarnettFarewell Plaque

Forrest Garland45 Years

Terry Hincken30 Years

Beverly Wade25 Years

Alfred Searcy35 Years

STG1 Jay AuFrocking Ceremony

Steve DerosiaOICC MCI East EOQ (4th)

Floyd Godsey30 Years

Rob Everett10 Years

Wallace Turner45 Years

EO1 Joseph CzarnikFrocking Ceremony

Richard DaleyCivilian Engineer of the Year

Elizabeth DerryOICC MCI East STAR Award

Elmer Goff40 Years

Will Denny15 Years

Thomas Carreiro40 Years

Benjamin McGinnisEV Employee of the Quarter (4th)

LT Brian ChristenerMilitary Engineer of the Year

Kim Vallone30 Years

David MarshburnPE Certification

Jim Kanash2013 Souper Bowl Winner

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO THE CFC

NAVFAC Midlant would like to extend a big thank you the key workers (pictured, right) and everyone who contributed to the 2012 Combined Federal Campaign. Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal, and military donors during the campaign season support eligible non-profit orga-nizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world.

Patricia Litchfield30 Years

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Eric Allen20 Years

Mitchell Cooperman25 Years

Leon Drummond35 Years

Kirsten Johnson30 Years

Ira Morris30 Years

Renee Ama35 Years

Jerry Carter35 Years

Nathaniel Edwards45 Years

David Krause25 Years

Brooks Sumner10 Years

James Davis30 Years

Stanley Imhoff30 Years

Mark Melsen10 Years

Shelia Bullock25 Years

Valerie Dingle-Trotter35 Years

Cheryle Johnson30 Years

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Deborah BeardPWD PennsylvaniaPublic Awareness

Kelli BrittHampton Roads IPT

Training

Jeffrey SullivanPWD New LondonAffirmative Action

LT Christopher PerryPWD Newport

Affirmative Action

Charles SpicerAcquisitions SLEPDP (Chair)

Michael MorganOICC Cherry Point

EPDP

JoAnne PricePublic Works BL

Affirmative Action (Chair)

Valerie ThomasPWD PortsmouthAffirmative Action

Alex OgilviePWD Maine

Training

Jim CollinsNC IPT

Public Awareness

Regina DavisPWD Norfolk

EPDP

The NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Diversity Committee is in full stride for 2013 with a few new members and new

leadership.

The commitee had a successful few years under the guidance of Cherryl Barnett, who recently completed her tenure as the Diversity Committee chairperson. This year, the group welcomed Joe Haley as their new chairperson. Emily Cook, the current Diversity Committee vice chairperson, will pass the torch to Amy Hardy later this spring and Betsy Sopko, LucasKane,andJoAnnPriceassumednew roles as chairpersons for the Public Awareness, Training, and Affirmative Action sub-committees, filling the shoes ofReginaAdams,KelliBritt,andLt.GaryNunn, respectively.

Back row (left to right): Lt. Ross McCaskill (Public Awareness), Northwest Annex; Joe Haley (Diversity Committee Chairperson), CIO; CE2 Raymond Hayes (Affirmative Action), PWD Oceana; Cmdr. Roland DeGuzman (advisor), PWD Portsmouth; Frank Lopes (EPDP), PWD Yorktown; Rebecca Holden (Affirmative Action), Capital Improvements.

Front row (left to right): Lucas Kane (Training, Chair), FM; Annalisa Cachin (Public Awareness), PAO; Laverne Rushin (Public Awareness), PWD Little Creek; Emily Cook (Diversity Committee outgoing vice chairperson), HRO; Sherry Cunningham (EPDP), BM3; Amy Hardy (Diversity Committee incoming vice chairperson), EV; Betsy Sopko (Public Awareness, Chair), AM.

2013 DIVERSITY COMMITTEENAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC

FAIR WINDS & FOLLOWING SEAS

Not pictured: Howard Dyer (Training), MCB Camp Lejeune; Michael McCormick (advisor), Counsel; Ensign Gregory Schultz (EPDP), PWD Earle; John Land (advisor), Photographer.

LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARDS

Ron Clark, NAVFAC Midlant Safety Program Liason, retired in January after 39 years of civil service. He enlisted in the Navy in August 1973 and completed Aviation Boatswain Mate Fuels “A” school. From there, he was assigned to the USS Independence (CV-62). His civilian career began at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a laborer and then as an electrician’s helper. He was reassigned to NAS Oceana as an automotive mechanic helper and over the years worked primarily as a heavy equipment mechanic ensuring readi-ness of automotive, heavy equipment, fuel delivery, emergency, and snow removal equipment. From 1988 to 1992 he worked at the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck Annex. As a full time employee with Public Works Center/NAVFAC Midlant Clark completed a 29 year career with the Naval Reserves, serving 15 of those years with the Globe Masters of VR-56 where he completed more than 5,000 operation flight hours and 20 overseas detach-ments as a Naval aircrewman in direct support of the Fleet.

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Officers from OICC MCI East, Public Works MCB Camp Lejeune, MCI EAST, CBMU202, ROICC Cherry Point, and 8th ESB gather with over 100 Seabees, family members, and friends in celebration of the 171st anniversary of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, 146th anniversary of the Civil Engineer Corps and 71st anniversary of the Naval Construction Force.

Commanding Officer of 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, Lt. Col. Ferdinand Llantero, and Com-

manding Officer, OICC MCI East Camp Lejeune Cmdr. Scott Cloyd watch as the youngest Seabee present, Culinary Special-ist Seaman Apprentice Amanda Hudgins, and the oldest Seabee

present, Construction Mechanic Senior Chief (SCW) Curtis Meissner, both of CBMU 202, cut the ceremonial birthday cake

at the MCB Camp Lejeune Seabee Ball March 9.

The Hampton Roads Seabee Ball took place in Norfolk, Va. March 16. Pictured

left to right are Lt. j.g. Pete Fovargue, Janet Lieb, Amanda Miller, Lt.j.g. Rory O’Boyle, Lt. j.g. Andrew Parkhurst, Lt.

James McKelvie and Lindsey Hatheway.

NAVFAC Atlantic Commander Rear Adm. Doug Morton (left) and Rear Adm. Mark

Handley (right) stand with recipients of the Peggy B. Craig Lifetime Service Award at

the 2013 Hampton Roads Seabee Ball. Peggy B. Craig herself was also present

at the Ball to honor the recipients (second from right).

NAVFAC, CEC, AND SEABEE ANNIVERSARY BALL 2013Robert WhitehorneReceives Peggy B. Craig Lifetime Service Awardat 2013 Hampton Roads Seabee BallMr. Robert Whitehorne has contributed to the success of NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic for more than 34 years through a career that began as a temporary employee hired as a Floor Coverer and has pro-gressed to Lead Duty Facility Maintenance Specialist who is the after-hours senior civilian for NAVFAC Midlant operations through-out the Hampton Roads region. His career has carried him through many aspects of shop work and management and equipped him with the knowledge and experience to handle any emergent situa-tions that occur throughout the region. Mr. Whitehorne’s personality and work ethic has complimented his experience to shape him into a highly respected and model NAVFAC employee.

The Peggy B. Craig Lifetime Service Award was created recogniz-ing employees for 20 or more years of “selfless and dedicated” service to NAVFAC, the First Naval Construction Division, the Cen-ter for the Seabees and Facilities Engineering, or any subordinate unit. Mr. Whitehorne has demonstrated exceptional professional-ism, dedication to the welfare of NAVFAC and his colleagues, and a compassion for the personnel of the supported commands. His consistent, daily work ethic and professional attitude exemplify the spirit of this award.

Mr. Davis has diligently worked to reestablish the Norfolk BSVE as the Center of Excellence. He was instrumental in coordinat-ing the return of the USS Eisenhower to the Norfolk waterfront, briefing the ICO on the operational level details as well as their as-sociated cost. His dedicated efforts regarding the plan-

ning and execution of the troop movement and accommodations was critical in the smoothtransitionfortheIKEpersonnelreturningtohomeport. His overall knowledge and background regarding Navy and BSVE, Transportation, is unmatched.

Mr.Kampferplaysacritical role in keeping our water, steam, and waste water infrastructure in top readiness condition. He is one of our most skilled welders who routinely volunteers to operate our vacuum truck. He is sup-porting the Environmental Division’s efforts to meet the requirements identified

in the new underground andabovegroundtankregulations.Mr.Kampferreceived the required training and has started the inspection and documentation process to ensure that our tanks are in compliance.

Mr. Taylor provides excellent support as PWD Yorktown. His workman-ship is outstanding and his assignments are always completed with the highest level of professionalism. Mr. Taylor is a team leader who goes the extra mile on weekends, callbacks, and after hours duty mechanic without regard

to personal inconvenience. His willingness to work with other trades to assist his team members to complete projects safely and on time is appreciated by all.

Darren DavisBSVE Site Director

Rickey KampferWelder

Dana TaylorHVAC Mechanic

Mr. Walker has delivered valuable planning sup-port to NSA Hampton Roads, NNSY, and NS Norfolk. Examples include his outstanding contributions on the N21/N26 Reconfiguration Study at NS Norfolk and updates to the master plan for NSA Hampton Roads. His conscientious and pro-active approach

has fostered the development of countless positive relationships with customers that demonstrate NAVFAC’s commitment to Supported Commands.

Mr. Zamperini provides excellent support as produc-tion controller, BSVE PWD Oceana. He is an integral part of the NAVFAC team and processes numerous daily shop work order re-ports for NAS Oceana, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, and NNSY. Mr. Zamperini plays a critical role in coordinating and handling vehicle recalls, GSA vehicle leases, and all

vehicle accident and abuse repairs. Additionally, he is a team player who supports and assists other sites with their work control needs.

Mr. Collins provides excel-lent support as Engineering Technician at Officer in Charge of Construction, Ma-rine Corps Installation, East. He has served on the highly visible Wallace Creek Physi-cal Fitness Center project and has assisted with the major addition and renova-tion projects at the Naval Hospital. His steadfast, dedicated efforts to provide

quality assurance and safety compliance on all projects have achieved a high level of client satisfaction.

Mr. Nason exemplifies the professional attitude NAVFAC aims to accomplish in our working relationships with construction contractors. His common sense approach to construction problems ensures contract document requirements are met on time, resulting in resolutions at the lowest possible level of com-mand. He is a strong advo-cate of safety in the workplace

and his projects show an enviable safety record.

Mr. Besse provides excel-lent support on numerous high profile repair projects across NAVSUBASE New London that ensure quality products are delivered to our Supported Commanders. His duties include coordination of work with building managers, obtaining lay down areas to avoid disrupting base opera-tions, reviewing safety plans and monitoring of ongoing safety performance, reviewing

submittals, inspecting materials, reviewing quality of work-manship and arranging for interim and final inspections for the work.

Mark WalkerFacilities Planner

Michael ZamperiniProduction Controller

John CollinsEngineering Technician

Jonathan NasonEngineering Technician

James BesseSupervisory Engineering

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As pipefitter for PWD Nor-folk, Mr. Buck conducts maintenance, repair and operational requirements for Norfolk steam and oil waste systems and also assists in repairs to the water and sewer systems. His positive “Can Do” attitude, level of expertise and strong work ethic enables him to resolve conflicts to get the job

done accurately and on time. During the past months, our site has experienced many challenging situations with the Oily Waste-Waste Oil (OWWO) system and Mr. Buck has responded to each task with a willingness to work and lead teams to complete all job requirements.

Ms. Carmack played a key role in ensuring that the Energy Improvement and Re-pair toPNSY Structural Shop, Building 92, was awarded by the end of the 1st quarter. Although there were many participants, Ms. Carmack ensured the project stayed on track and on target to meet the primary objective by personally working in part-nership with each member on the team. She sacrificed

her own personal time with her family to finalize the compo-nents of the project so that others could enjoy their holiday. Her initiative and dedicated efforts ensured the project was completed accurately and on time.

Mr. Harkness is a key member of the Transportation Division and is responsible for heavy equipment opera-tions and fuel deliveries in support of the Joint Base. He is an outstanding operator who provides us with the flex-ibility to utilize a wide range of equipment. He recently provided significant support by clearing an obstacle that was blocking a road critical to conducting training at

Fort Story. His willingness to accept all assignments with a positive attitude and a “Can Do” spirit is recognized and appreciated by all.

Ms. Nelson provides out-standing contract support to meet numerous and challenging deadlines for PWD Pennsylvania. The quality of her workmanship is exceptional and her advice is readily sought by co-workers. In the past three months, she was responsible for multiple Facility Support Contract op-tion awards and $3.9 million in construction and design

contract awards that supports the entire PWD Pennsylvania footprint. She ensures successful mission execution by expert coordination and quality assistance to our clients.

Ms. Couther is an integral part of the Accounts Payable Branch of the FM Support Line. She does an important job of accurately clearing material rejects for NAVFAC Midlant and EURAFSWA so material buyers can complete the financial process. Her dedicated efforts facilitate prompt payments to com-mercial vendors and various government agencies, thereby

reducing interruption of services to our NAVFAC workforce. Ms. Couther exemplifies what it means to be a team player by her willingness to assume additional duties in co-work-ers’ absence or position vacancy.

Mr. Hoffman provides impor-tant support as Engineering Technician at PWD Yorktown. He has been the office Lead on contractor safety and mechanical system testing and acceptance. Mr. Hoffman is a team player who is always willing to share his knowledge with co-workers and contrac-tors regarding conducting monthly reviews of contractor operations and increased

understanding of numerous Commissioning Programs. His dedicated efforts result in safer job sites, a higher level of client satisfaction, and a staff that is better equipped to manage these issues.

Ms. Roesner expertly negoti-ated and awarded numerous construction, architect-engineer, and environmental contracts for installations throughout the Hampton Roads area, including critical dry dock repairs and construc-tion of special operations fa-cilities and Bachelor Quarters. She is an exceptional team player and has been singled out by customers and contract

partners for going “above and beyond” to provide a high level of quality customer service. She routinely volunteers for additional duties to facilitate organizational growth and success.

Mr. Beck is well known for his reliability, job execu-tion, and most importantly, being a team player. He worked effectively with Camp Lejeune Environmen-tal and Planning offices, OICC, and NC IPT Capital Improvement personnel to address munitions concerns at military construction sites. Most recently, a $5 million removal action was

wrapped up in the Wallace Creek Skeet range providing a safe construction area. His dedicated efforts lead to a timely completion of environmental work that allowed the military construction schedules to proceed as scheduled.

Keshara CoutherFinancial Analyst

Gary HoffmanEngineering Technician

Jennifer RoesnerContract Specialist

Bryan BeckRemedial Project Manager

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Betsy CarmackSupervisory Contract

Specialist

Jason HarknessEngineering Equipment

Operator

Jessica NelsonContract Specialist

Monty Buck Pipefitter (Steam)

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Tanya CorcoranContract Specialist

Ms. Corcoran graduated from the Acquisition Intern Program September 2012. During the most difficult quarter for acquisition and in the absence of two full time contract specialists, she did a superb job of issuing over 30 contract actions exceeding $3 million. She was in-strumental in several process improvements, to include updating the shared drive, organizing contract files, and providing team training. Her workload has more than doubled since October 2012 when she volunteered to take on the workload of two contract specialist positions that were vacant. Additionally, she provided exceptional mentorship to a Professional Development Center Intern.

Thomas BlivenBoiler Plant Operator

Mr. Bliven provides outstanding maintenance of boiler operations and utility auxiliary equipment for PWD New London. His knowledge and expertise of the numerous equipment operating parameters ensures steam produc-tion reliability is maintained at the highest level. His attention to detail has saved New London’s power plant from multiple equipment failures. As an example, when equipment readings were out of specification on New London’s gas compressor, Mr. Bliven took the initiative to search and investigate for an oil leak. His responsive action prevented further damage to equipment and avoided a costly steam production interruption.

David SmithIndustrial Engineer

Mr. Smith epitomizes the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic planner relationship we aim to provide to all of our clients. He consistently performs at a high level of quality work and maintains constant contact with Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, spending many temporary duty days on-site. Currently, he is updating all the Basic Facility Requirements (BFRs) for Camp Lejeune to reflect USMC organizational changes directed by the Force Structure Review Group. Additionally, Mr. Smith provided technical support to NAVFAC Southeast by updating all Asset Evaluations and BFRs at MCLB Albany. These are just two examples of his ability to resolve very large complex tasks.

Gregory GouldDesign Manager

Mr. Gould is the consummate professional and a valued team member at PWD Portsmouth site. He designed several high-visibility waterfront projects in support of NSA Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s mission. His superior technical expertise was displayed recently when he designed the replacement for the high-profile Drydock #4 portal crane rails, which were nearly unusable. During construction, excavation revealed significant unforeseen conditions requiring prompt response in order to maintain a tight construction window for us between dockings. Mr. Gould’s timely design, estimat-ing and negotiation skills facilitated an upward obligation and ultimately, a contract modification to keep the contrac-tor working in support of a critical docking date.

Jackie BrownAutomotive Mechanic

Mr. Brown provides invaluable support in managing Maximo work orders and vehicle information. He en-sures vehicle repairs are finished within allowed times and keeps our customers informed of repair progress from start to finish. His expertise ensures accuracy and completeness of all Navy and GSA vehicles and equip-ment during PM cycles at PWD Portsmouth. Mr. Brown has been instrumental as a mentor for new Automotive Mechanic apprentices assigned to our site. Additionally, he assumed the duties of the Hazmat and Safety Coor-dinator for our site’s Transportation Department, ensur-ing proper documentation of all hazmat items used.

John NehringMeritorious Civilian Service Award

Mr. Nehring was directly responsible for the cost certification and estimating of Midlant’s MILCON program. Over his career, he de-veloped and implemented numerous com-putational models and innovative economic analysis processes, including the cost impacts of Low Impact Development on MILCONs which was adopted not only by NAVFAC, but DoD. These efforts directly benefitted the Mid-Atlantic Region and their Supported Com-mands. His superlative effort has been a key element ensuring MIDLANT programmed and awarded $7.1 billion in MILCON projects over the last nine years.

NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Commanding Officer Capt. John Korka presented the Environmental Water Compliance Division with a “HAT” Award--High Achieving Team. The team continually provides excellent technical and program management support to the installations within the area of responsibility. They have made it their priority to stay abreast of tenant operations at each installation, maintain an awareness of regulatory changes, and have ensured all environmental compliance regulations and requirements have been considered and implemented, as appropriate, to ensure the compliance with Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act regulations. In addition, extensive support is continually provided to CNRMA Regional Environmental Coordinatoroffice and Chesapeake Bay Program coordinators by leading efforts to develop the Navy’s strategy to meet upcoming stormwater regulations tied to Bay restoration efforts. During FY12, the team developed and performed 10 in-house projects saving approximately $420,000. The group has displayed the highest level of teamwork and created a tremendous momentum resulting in an exceptional level of productivity. (Photo by John Land, NAVFAC Midlant visual information specialist)