September 18, 2014

The WaterlineThe WaterlineVol. XXXI No. 37

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By Shawn MillerNDW Public Affairs

A lone bell tolled 12 times at Washing-ton Navy Yard’s Admiral Leutze Park dur-ing an anniversary memorial service, Sept.16, honoring each of the Naval Sea SystemsCommand (NAVSEA) employees killed dur-ing the tragic events one year ago.

More than 2,000 people, including familymembers, co-workers, Sailors and Marines,attended the ceremony, where Secretaryof the Navy Ray Mabus and Chief of NavalOperations Adm. Jonathan Greenert offeredremarks on the one year anniversary of theshooting attack.

“Even in our sleep, pain which we can-not forget falls drop by drop upon the heartuntil, in our own despair, against our will,comes wisdom through the awful grace ofGod,” Mabus said. “One year—we knownow that while the pain has receded, it willnever completely leave.”

“One year—we know now that eventhough we remind ourselves that it’s im-

possible, we will never quit thinking, if onlyfor an instant, that those we lost will cometo work again and that nothing has hap-pened,” Mabus continued. “In the midst ofthese hard, awful truths, we also know thatthe bright, wonderful memories will be withus and sustain us always.”

As the National Anthem played to openthe ceremony, the sun broke over the treetops surrounding the park, illuminating therising flag with a warm morning glow.

“It’s our nation’s sign of unity andstrength, and we draw from it,” Greenertsaid, noting the rising heads of many in theaudience following the flag up themast, andencouraged everyone to look to the colorsfor inspiration.

Greenert referred to everyone in atten-dance—service members, civilians, andfamily members—as shipmates, and partof a much larger family that has rallied to-gether in the year after the attack.

“It would have been more convenient tocarry on; it would have hurt much less, but

Washington Navy Yard honors shootingvictims during anniversary ceremony

Photo by Shawn Miller

A U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guardsman strikes a bell at the Washington NavyYard during a remembrance ceremony, Sept. 13, honoring each of the 12employees killed one year ago during the shooting attack at Naval Sea Sys-tems Command. More than 2,000 people attended the ceremony at AdmiralLeutze Park, which featured remarks by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabusand Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert.See Ceremony, Page 8

By Shawn MillerNDW Public Affairs

Throughout September, the Navy is join-ing the Department of Defense (DoD) inrecognizing Suicide Prevention Month inan effort to support fellow service membersand civilian employees in need of help.

In his Suicide PreventionMonthmessagereleased Sept. 2, Secretary of Defense ChuckHagel said preventingmilitary suicide is oneof the DoD’s highest priorities, and one thatmust continue after the month is over.

“As we observe Suicide PreventionMonth, we must rededicate ourselves toactively working not only every month, butevery day to fulfill our collective responsi-bility to watch out for each other and takecare of each other,” Hagel said in his mes-sage to service members, veterans, and themilitary community. “The battle to preventsuicide cannot be waged on a single front.It will only be won if we stand together andtake every opportunity in our homes, at our

duty stations, and in conversations withfriends and mentors to support each otherand be there for those in our communitieswho need our help. By fighting as one team,we will help prevent suicide.”

Everyone has the power to make a dif-ference in another’s life, he added, and saidthat individuals asking should be seen asstrong, rather than stigmatizing them forbeing weak.

Throughout September, the Navy is fo-cusing efforts with the slogan of supporting“Every Sailor, Every Day,” encouraging Sail-ors and civilian workers to ACT—Ask, Care,Treat—when they see signs of someone suc-cumbing to too much stress and showingpossible risk factors linked to suicide.

Everyone is also urged to take the “IPledge to ACT” survey at https://survey.max.gov/index.php/437524/lang-en to learn howto intervene effectively and build resiliencein their shipmates and community.

Suicide Prevention Month supports ‘Every Sailor, Every Day’

U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Diana Quinlan

As part of National Suicide Prevention Month, Sailors throughout NavalDistrict Washington (NDW) and the fleet are encouraged to work togetheras commands, units, installations or other groups to recognize suicidal ten-dencies and behavior and act to prevent it. See Prevention, Page 5

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“Don’t be afraid to address any is-sues; don’t feel like you’re overstep-ping your boundary, because in themilitary or not in the military, youhave to be able to approach peoplein a manner that they feel comfort-able, regardless of who they are.”

Yeoman 2nd Class Toussaint HarvestNaval History and Heritage Command

“Pay attention to people. If theyseem off, depressed, or quiet, befriendly.”

Dan MatzStrategic Systems Programs

“Be cautious of when you’re talking toyour family, friends, or whoever, andpay attention to what they’re sayingand how they’re feeling. If you’re alertto it, try to notify somebody, and talkto them so they can get counseling.”

Jacqualine SmithMilitary Sealift Command

Photos by Shawn Miller

Commentary by retired Chief MassCommunication Specialist Shawn GrahamNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

Many people enlist in the Navy with aspirations of ad-vancing to chief petty officer (CPO). There are several thingsto keep in mind when you are setting your sights on thelong-term goal of earning your fouled anchors.

Sustained Superior PerformanceIt’s important to set smaller goals and career mile-

stones. You must pace yourself along the way. Navy selec-tion boards refer to it as “sustained superior performance.”Anyone can be a meteoric shooting star, but to consistentlybe a quality Sailor takes stamina, patience and a great dealof perseverance.

Humility and TrustBe careful to avoid stepping on toes as you ascend up

the ranks. You must practice humility and be gracious inyour demeanor and always help others advance through theranks. A CPO has to earn the trust of his or her Sailors. If youhave a reputation as a leader who takes care of your Sailors,they will take care of you.

Community InvolvementA Sailor who has years of documented community ser-

vice and has earned a Military Outstanding Volunteer Ser-vice Medal shows he or she gets the bigger picture. Leadersgive back to the community and foster that mentality intheir followers. Community outreach is also a great oppor-tunity for Sailors to gain leadership experience.

Command InvolvementThink about collateral duties early. Being a chief means

that you’re willing and able to multi-task myriad projectsand still be successful. Leadership in a collateral duty alsogives someone a chance to stand out if their primary roleisn’t in a leadership position.

Lifelong LearningThe Navy is very supportive of education. Working on a

degree or having one is another way to embody the impor-tance of education on the rest of your life especially after theNavy. Understanding the intricacies of these programs willalso help other Sailors to follow your example.

Accurate Service RecordYour service record is your responsibility. Take the time

A guide to becoming ‘chief’

See Chief, Page 10

“September is National Suicide Prevention Month.What are some ways people can help prevent suicide every day?”

Around the Yard

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jessica Bidwell

A newly pinned chief petty officer (CPO) receiveshis combination cover during a previous CPOPinning Ceremony at the Washington Navy Yardin Washington, D.C. The journey to CPO is a con-tinuous process that begins early in an enlistedSailor’s career. Sailors undergo rigorous trainingthroughout their careers to obtain the knowledgeand expertise of a chief.

September 181926 – Navy brings relief aid to Miami,

Florida, after a severe hurricane.1936 – Squadron 40-T, based in the Med-

iterranean, established to protect U.S. inter-ests and citizens around Iberian Peninsulathroughout the Spanish Civil War.

1941 – U.S. Navy ships escort eastboundBritish trans-Atlantic convoy for first time(Convoy HX-150). Although the U.S. Navyships joined HX-150, which left port es-corted by British ships on 16th, on night of17 September, the official escort duty beganon 18th.

1947 – National Security Act becomes ef-fective.

September 191915 – SECNAV Josephus Daniels orga-

nizes the Naval Consulting Board to mobi-lize the scientific resources of U.S. for na-tional defense.

1957 – Bathyscaph Trieste, in a divesponsored by the Office of Naval Researchin the Mediterranean, reaches record depthof two miles.

1992 – Joint Task Force Marianas standsdown after providing assistance to Guamafter Typhoon Omar.

September 201911 – Navigational instruments first re-

quested for naval aircraft.1951 – In Operation Summit, the first

combat helicopter landing in history, U.S.Marines were landed in Korea.

1981 – USS Mount Hood and Navy heli-copters rescue 18 crew members of Philip-pine Navy frigate, Datu Kalantiaw.

September 211858 – Sloop Niagara departs Charles-

ton, South Carolina, for Liberia with Africanslaves rescued from slave ship.

1923 – Asiatic Fleet completes mission ofaiding earthquake victims in Japan.

1939 – President Franklin D. Rooseveltasks Congress to repeal the arms embargoprovision of the Neutrality Act.

1944 – Aircraft from 12 carriers commencetwo-day attack against Japanese ships andairfields on Luzon, Philippine Islands.

1984 – Mid East Force begins escort ofU.S. flagged vessels in Persian Gulf.

September 221776 – John Paul Jones in Providence

sails into Canso Bay, Nova Scotia, and at-tacks British fishing fleet.

1943 – U.S. destroyers and landing craftland Australian troops at Finschhafen, NewGuinea.

1989 – After Hurricane Hugo, Sailors andMarines provide assistance to Charleston,South Carolina, through 10 October.

September 231779 – Capt. John Paul Jones in Conti-

nental Navy frigate Bonhomme Richardcaptures HMS Serapis.

1931 – Lt. Alfred Pride pilots Navy’s firstrotary wing aircraft, XOP-1 autogiro, inlandings and takeoffs on board USS Langleywhile underway.

1944 – Naval Task Group lands Armytroops on Ulithi Atoll, Caroline Islands.

1944 – USS West Virginia (BB-48) reachesPearl Harbor and rejoins the Pacific Fleet,marking the end of the salvage and recon-struction of 18 ships damaged at Pearl Har-bor on 7 December 1941.

1947 – James Forrestal, former SECNAV,takes office as first Secretary of Defense.

1990 – Two Hospital ships (USNS Mercyand USNS Comfort) steam together for firsttime in Arabian Gulf.

September 241918 – Ens. David S. Ingalls, USNR, in a

Sopwith Camel, shoots down his fifth ene-my aircraft, becoming the first U.S. Navy acewhile flying with the British Royal Air Force.

1944 – Fifth Fleet carrier aircraft attackJapanese in Visayas, Philippines.

1960 – First nuclear powered aircraft car-rier, USS Enterprise (CVAN-65), launched atNewport News, Virginia.

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U.S. Navy photo

1960 – First nuclear powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVAN-65),launched at Newport News, Virginia.

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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 fortheir youth baseball league for 10-year-olds

and 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 itsresources to customers and employees on

a 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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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

According to the U.S. Navy PersonnelCommand, more than 40 Sailors have al-ready taken their own lives this year, and theDepartment of Veterans Affairs reports thatan average of 22 veterans commit suicideevery day across the country.

To curb those numbers and preventfurther loss, the Navy suicide preventionprogram consists of training, intervention,response and reporting, working throughco-workers, medical personnel, chaplains,Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)counselors, health promotion programleaders, the Navy Reserve PsychologicalHealth Outreach team, substance-abusecounselors, and command Suicide Preven-tion Coordinators (SPCs).

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Israel Cas-tro, president of the Washington Navy Yardchapter of the Coalition of Sailors AgainstDestructive Decisions (CSADD), said peergroups are crucial to a building such resil-ience, as they are often the first to see thewarning signs.

“Our goal is to act as that first respond-er,” Castro said of CSADD’s role in suicide

prevention. “If you start to see some ofthose signs that we discuss in training, bethe first one to step up and talk to that per-son, approach them, ask them and just bestraightforward.”

Castro said the most important part ofpreventing a tragedy like suicide is takingsomeone seriously if that person is reach-ing out for help, rather than brushing it offand missing a chance to make a difference.

Castro said one of the CSADD membersrecently found out that simply smiling atsomeone walking down the sidewalk hada profound impact on that person’s life.Contemplating suicide later that night, theperson changed their mind and found theCSADDmember to tell him that he inadver-tently saved his life.

“The little things are what matters,” Cas-tro said. “Be the person to step in.”

If you or someone you know needs helpor support, contact the Military Crisis Lineat 1-800-273-8255 and press 1; visit http://www.militarycrisisline.net; or send a textmessage to 838255 for free, confidentialhelp at any time.

To learn more about the Navy’s suicideprevention program, find facts and re-sources, or learn how to spot and respond towarning signs, visit www.suicide.navy.mil.

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By Patty BabbNavy Wounded Warrior -Safe Harbor Public Affairs

Three Navy wounded warriors helpedthe U.S. sitting volleyball team clinch thesilver medal Sept. 14 at the Invictus Gamesin London.

The final volleyball match capped a dayof hard-fought competitions that includedswimming and power lifting. In the evening,the wounded warrior athletes celebrated ata star-studded closing concert at QueenElizabeth Olympic Park.

“The Invictus Games have been great,”said retired Explosive Ordnance DisposalTechnician 1st Class John Kremer, a com-bat-wounded double-amputee who servedas the sitting volleyball team captain. “Thefirst day we got here, a couple of teammatesand I went out in town and everybodydowntown was asking us if we were herefor Invictus Games and they were wishingus luck.”

Kremer, alongside Electrician’s Mate 2ndClass Jonathan Adviento and retired Hospi-tal Corpsman 2nd Class Max Rohn, werevictorious in three sitting volleyball gamesagainst Denmark, Germany and Georgia be-fore losing a closely-contested final matchagainst the U.K. at the sold-out 7,000 seatCopperbox Arena.

At the pool, retired Navy Lt. John Edmon-ston added to his collection of medals, tak-ing home a silver medal in themen’s 50-me-ter breaststroke. Also, Edmonston and re-tired Navy Corpsman 3rd Class RedmondRamos won bronze in the men’s 50-meterfreestyle relay.

The closing concert included a presenta-tion of participation medals for all InvictusGames competitors. Dr. Jill Biden attendedthe event and took time to greet the U.S.

wounded warrior athletes and hear theirstories. The presentation was followed by aheadlining performance by the Foo Fight-ers, as well as sets from Kaiser Chiefs, EllieGoulding, Ryan Adams, The Vamps, RizzleKicks, James Blunt, Diversity and MilitaryWives Choirs.

“I’ve never competed in this kind of at-mosphere before, with such big crowds, butit was a really good competition overall,”said retired Navy Hospital Corpsman 2ndClass Sonny Lemerande, who was woundedin combat in 2009. “We got along really wellwith the wounded warriors from the othercountries, lots of friendly handshakes and Ihad a really good time.”

Prince Harry announced the launch ofthe Invictus Games March 6. The RoyalFoundation, with the direct oversight ofPrince Harry and the Defense SecretaryPhilip Hammond, hosted the event, whichbrought together wounded warriors from 13nations. The athletes went head-to-head inarchery, cycling, power lifting, rowing, sit-ting volleyball, swimming, track and field,wheelchair basketball andwheelchair rugby.

All of the Navy and Coast Guard athleteswho took part in the Invictus Games areenrolled in Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW)- Safe Harbor, the Navy’s sole wounded war-rior support program. NWW does not onlyassist those wounded in combat; it alsohelps those battling serious illnesses or whoare injured in accidents on a ship, in train-ing or on liberty.

To learn more about NWW, the Invic-tus Games and adaptive athletics, visithttp://safeharbor.navylive.dodlive.mil; call855-NAVY WWP (628-9997) or email navy-woundedwarrior@navy.mil.

For more news from commander, NavyInstallations Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cni/.

Navy Wounded Warriors finishstrong at Invictus Games

By Mass Communication Specialist1st Class Amy KirkNavy Public Affairs Support Element East

Baltimore’s Star-Spangled Spectacular drew to a close,Sept. 15, as more than 2,000 Sailors, Marines and foreignmilitary personnel departed the area after successful par-ticipation in a week-long series of events celebrating the200th anniversary of our National Anthem.

Highlighting the week was a special air show from theNavy’s Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels, overFort McHenry and the Inner Harbor, as well as performanc-es by the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, at vari-ous locations around the city.

“It’s a privilege to be a part of this event. We do a lot ofNavy events across the country, but coming to out to Bal-timore, it’s such a gorgeous city and it’s a lot of fun,” saidNavy SEAL Lt. Dan Gibson after jumping for students atHeritage High School and Reach! Partnership School. “Theteam has been looking forward to this trip all year.”

Visitors also had the opportunity to view Navy divers in-side the Atlantic Reef at the Baltimore National Aquariumand Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal units demonstrat-ing the capabilities of their Small Unmanned Ground Ve-hicles (SUG-V) to assess and conduct surveillance of sus-pected explosive devices.

“We are out here to inform people about what we do,”said Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Jef-frey Gansmann, attached to EODMU 6. “Most people don’tactually know what we do, so this is a great opportunity forus to show the public what exactly we are capable of. Thekids’ reactions to the SUG-V are just an added benefit tothis job.”

Thepublic alsohadopportunities to visit and tourmore than30 naval vessels and tall ships from the United States, England,

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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laura Hoover

A 15-Star/15-Stripe full-size replica “Star-Spangled Banner” flag is flown during a fireworks displayover Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as part of the Star-Spangled Spectacularin Baltimore, Sept. 13. The event celebrates the bicentennial of the Battle of Baltimore, which pro-vided the backdrop for Francis Scott Key’s famous poem, “Defence of Fort McHenry,” which later be-came America’s National Anthem. More than 30 ships from the U.S. and foreign nations, and the U.S.Navy’s Blue Angels aircraft were on display and open to the public.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class LacordrickWilson

The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, theBlue Angels, perform a fly-by at Fort McHenry aspart of Star-Spangled Spectacular in Baltimore,Sept. 14.

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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kiona Miller

More than 7,000 students representing all counties in Maryland participatein creating the 15-Star/15-Stripe Star-Spangled Banner Living Flag locatedinside Fort McHenry, Sept. 9, as part of the Star Spangled Spectacular bi-centennial celebration.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kiona Miller

The Naval Station Norfolk Security Battery Team fires a 21-gun salute onFort McHenry, Sept. 10, as part of the weeklong Star-Spangled Spectacu-lar and Baltimore Navy Week. This event celebrates the bicentennial of theBattle of Baltimore, which provided the backdrop for Francis Scott Key’sfamous poem, “Defence of Fort McHenry,” which later became America’sNational Anthem.

Canada, Norway, Germany, Spain and Turkeythat berthed at the Inner Harbor, Fell’s PointandNorth Locust Point.

Military members participated in livinghistory demonstrations, such as the De-fender’s March at Patterson Park, the rais-ing of a full-sized replica of the Star-Span-gled Banner over Fort McHenry and attend-ed special events at Camden Yards, MartinState Airport and other locations. The NavalHistory and Heritage Command (NHHC)hosted a booth at Ft. McHenry, where staffspoke with the public and distributedmate-rials illustrating the importance of the Warof 1812 and other moments in naval history.According to the command’s branch headfor outreach, more than 5,000 people visitedthe booth.

“We enjoyed speaking with so manypeople all over the world, including ourCanadian and British allies; they were allvery interested in the history of our Navyand proud of the accomplishments of ourSailors, as well as our support and friend-ship over the past two centuries,” said LydiaRobertson, NHHC’s Outreach branch head.“We look forward to participating in similarevents in the future, sharing naval historyand making it relevant to the people of thenation we serve.”

Additionally, services members tooktime to give a little back to their host city byparticipating in community outreach proj-ects with the American Legion, the Depart-ment of Parks and Recreation, Habitat forHumanity, Maryland Food Bank, and theNational Blacks in Wax Museum.

“We have gotten a lot of support over theyears from Maryland, and from Baltimore,specifically. We wanted a project that notonly would be good for us, but also for the

community,” said Cmdr. Geoffry Patterson,commanding officer, USS Maryland (SSBN738), who worked alongside performing mi-nor landscaping for Habitat for Humanity’sReStore center.

The signature event’s crescendo, theStar-Spangled Spectacular, included spe-cial guests such as President Barack Obama,Vice President Joe Biden, and Secretary ofthe Navy Ray Mabus, as well as two star-studded patriotic concerts and an extraor-

dinary fireworks display over Fort McHenryand the Baltimore Harbor.

U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships par-ticipating in this year’s Star Spangled Spec-tacular included amphibious dock landingship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), guided missilecruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), joint high-speed vessel USNS Choctaw County (JHSV2) and U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Eagle(WIX 327).

The week was an opportunity for citi-zens in Baltimore and the surrounding areato meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guards-men, and to see firsthand the latest capa-bilities of today’s maritime services.

For more news from Naval History andHeritage Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/navhist/. To see more photos of theevents in Baltimore, visit www.facebook.com/NavDistWash.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Armando Gonzales

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks to members of the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters before their perfor-mance at the Star Spangled Spectacular. The event celebrated the bicentennial of the Battle of Baltimore, whichprovided the inspiration for the Francis Scott Key poem, Defense of Fort McHenry, which later became America’snational anthem. More than 30 ships from the U.S. and foreign nations, and the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels aircraftwere displayed and open to the public.

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these victims are not just someone else,”he said. “We lost 12 members of a team—ateam that does a very critical mission. Theyare, you are, the foundation of American seapower. Every day, you do important contri-butions; every day you keep us, and havekept us, the world’s finest Navy.”

NAVSEA, headquartered at WashingtonNavy Yard, is the largest of the Navy’s fivesystem commands, with more than 60,000personnel who design, build and maintainthe Navy’s fleet of ships and submarines.

Following the attack last year, the rest ofthe staff was relocated while Building 197

undergoes renovations to change the oldenvironment of the building and incorpo-rate a memorial to the workers who werekilled inside. The building is set to reopennext year.

“We know that their lives are defined notby how they died, but by how they lived andwhat they lived for, and will be rememberedfor that always,” Mabus said. “We know thatthe work they dedicated their lives to, andultimately gave their lives for, will continueunbroken, always.”

For more information about the Wash-ington Navy Yard anniversary, visit http://www.navy.mil/local/wnym/index.asp. Tosee more photos of the ceremony and stayup to date with news and information fromaround Naval District Washington, visitwww.facebook.com/NavDistWash.

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Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, center, greets family members of victimsfollowing a remembrance ceremony at Washington Navy Yard, Sept. 16,marking the one-year anniversary of the tragic shooting that killed 12 NavalSea Systems Command (NAVSEA) employees.

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Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert speaks at a memorialceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, Sept. 16, honoring those killed dur-ing the shooting attack one year ago.

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By John JoyceNSWC Dahlgren DivisionCorporate Communications

Naval Surface Warfare Center DahlgrenDivision (NSWCDD) leaders briefed Chiefof Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. JonathanGreenert on technologies ranging from theelectromagnetic railgun to the laser weaponsystem during his visit here Sept. 4.

The CNO spoke to Sailors and civiliantechnologists about the great impact ofemerging capabilities on the current andfuture fleet during an All Hands call heldafter his tour.

“You are the test and evaluation nationaltreasure that makes the surface fleet morelethal and more survivable,” Greenert toldmore than 400 military, government, andcontractor personnel from Naval SupportFacility Dahlgren, NSWCDD, Aegis Train-ing and Readiness Center, Center for Sur-face Combat Systems, Aegis Ballistic Mis-sile Defense, Joint Warfare and AnalysisCenter, and the 614th Air and Space Opera-tions Center.

The national treasure he observed in-cluded NSWCDD facilities where real-timespectrum operations and directed energytechnologies such as the laser weapon sys-tem and electromagnetic railgun are undera continual state of research, development,test and evaluation.

“I am really excited - you are taking con-cepts and putting it in the fleet for what is,up until now, record time,” said Greenert,pointing out that NSWCDD scientists andengineers are integrating the laser weaponsystem into the USS Ponce (AFSB-I), an Aus-tin-class amphibious transport dock.

“We have to continue to turn this cyclefaster and faster,” said Greenert, standingon a stage facing a 16-inch naval gun dis-played at the end of the parade field. “Tech-nology gets proliferated and other peoplehave systems that we really don’t want themto have. We have to figure out how to defeatand stay ahead of that - and be where it mat-ters, when it matters.”

The installation of the laser weapon sys-tem on Ponce for at-sea testing in the Per-sian Gulf fulfills plans the CNO announcedat the 2013 Sea-Air-Space Expo. The deploy-ment on Ponce will prove crucial as the Navy

continues its push to provide laser weaponsto the fleet at large.

The CNO - who observed an electromag-netic railgun firing - described the technol-ogy as “our future surface weapon” duringthe All Hands event to be available videoon-demand via the NSWCDD internal web-site to the command’s 6,000 plus personnelcomprised of government civilians, contrac-tors, and military members.

The electromagnetic railgun launcher isa long-range weapon that fires projectilesusing electricity instead of chemical pro-pellants. Magnetic fields created by highelectrical currents accelerate a sliding metalconductor, or armature, between two railsto launch projectiles at 4,500 mph to 5,600miles per hour.

Moreover, Greenert considers the sys-tem a revolutionary technology that givesthe Navy an extremely affordable, multi-mission weapon with a deep magazineand unmatched precision, targeting andcontrol functions. Since lasers run on elec-tricity, they can be fired as long as thereis power and provide a measure of safetyas they don’t require carrying propellantsand explosives aboard ships. The advanc-ing technology gives Sailors a variety of op-tions they never had before, including theability to control a laser weapon’s outputand perform actions ranging from non-lethal disabling and deterrence all the wayup to destruction.

The CNO congratulated three NSWCDDemployees as Capt. Mary Feinberg, Na-val Support Activity South Potomac com-manding officer, read award citations com-mending their role in turning ships intowarships. Greenert later recounted for allhands in attendance that NSWCDD Com-mander Capt. Brian Durant presented himwith a coin inscribed with the command’sslogan, “we don’t build ships, we turn theminto warships”.

The three employees receiving awardswere Dr. James Moreland, Michael Purelloand Kevin Stottlar.

The CNO presented Moreland with theNavy Distinguished Civilian Service Awardfor his leadership on an extensive range of

CNO tours Navy electromagneticrailgun, directed energyfacilities, hosts all hands call

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Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) awardees-Kevin Stottlar, Dr. James Moreland and Michael Purello - are pictured withChief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and local Navyleaders during the CNO’s all-hands call with Sailors, civilians and fam-ily members Sept. 4 to discuss the current and future status of the Navy.Standing left to right are NSWCDD Technical Director Dennis McLaughlin,Naval Support Activity South Potomac Commanding Officer Capt. MaryFeinberg, Stottlar, CNO, Moreland, Purello, and NSWCDD CommanderCapt. Brian Durant.

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to annotate any discrepancies. You shouldfix things long before your submission tothe selection board. Sailors shouldn’t waituntil they find out they’re selection boardeligible before correcting their record.

SailorizationGet involved in both formal and infor-

mal mentoring. A Sailor’s selection to chiefis a direct reflection of those who providedmentorship. You should pay it forward bymentoring others. Take the time to show ashipmate how to do something or help them

get sign-offs for a tough personnel qualifica-tion standard. Teaching others will also helpyou maintain perishable skills.

All of this planning can lead to success,but isn’t a guarantee.

There are many stellar Sailors whoretire as first class petty officers, not be-cause they wouldn’t have made goodchiefs, but because there were no vacan-cies in their rating.

Obviously your chances of advancingto chief depend on the needs of the Navyso if you’re in a rating that is closed, don’thesitate to explore your options and re-main flexible.

Remain focused and determined butnever lose sight of what is truly important:the Sailors.

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naval, joint and coalition efforts to developand implement innovative strategic con-cepts to shape future requirements, organi-zational strategy, and operational doctrineunder strict constraints and timelines. “Dr.Moreland demonstrated this expertise byimplementing a structured mission engi-neering approach for the Vice Chief of NavalOperations Integration and InteroperabilityActivity to emphasize capability-based re-quirements,” according to the citation.

Greenert presented the Navy SuperiorCivilian Service Award to Purello in recog-nition of significant leadership as NSWCDDChemical, Biological and Radiological De-fense (CBRD) Division Head. “Purello ledthe unprecedented technical advancementsof the CBRD Division and propelled NSWCDahlgren Division to the forefront of theJoint Service and international CBRD com-munity,” according to the citation. “In ad-dition, Mr. Purello’s coordination efforts inthe aftermath of the radiological contami-nation event at Fukushima, Japan, led toNAVSEA (Naval Sea Systems Command)es-tablishing the Dahlgren Radiological Con-trol Data Center. Finally, he led NSWCDD’shighly successful 2013 Individuals with Tar-geted Disabilities campaign, thereby dem-onstrating his commitment to the humanaspect of technology development.”

The CNO presented the Navy SuperiorCivilian Service Award to Stottlar for hisoutstanding service, technical expertise,and superior leadership in support of ad-vancing weapon and combat system safetyengineering. “Throughout his Navy career,his dedication to advancing weapon andcombat system safety engineering has led toenhanced safety engineering processes andmethodologies, and has resulted in safer,more effective AEGIS and AEGIS BallisticMissile Defense capabilities being deployedin the Fleet,” according to the citation. “Mr.Stottlar has influenced U.S. Navy systemssafety policy and has expanded the scope ofsystem safety engineering for foreign mili-tary sales.”

The CNO is the senior military officer ofthe Department of the Navy. The CNO is afour star admiral and is responsible to thesecretary of the Navy for the command,utilization of resources, and operating ef-ficiency of the operating forces of the Navyand of the Navy shore activities assigned bythe Secretary.

NSWCDD, a NAVSEA warfare center di-vision, is a premier research and develop-ment center that serves as a specialty sitefor weapon system integration. The com-mand’s unique ability to rapidly introducenew technology into complex warfightingsystems is based on its longstanding compe-tencies in science and technology, researchand development, and test and evaluation.

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By Nicole M. QuinnNaval Health Clinic PatuxentRiver Public Health Educator

After a good night’s sleep, we wakefeeling refreshed, alert and ready for theday ahead.

Sleep affects how we look, feel and actevery day, and has a major role in the over-all quality of our lives. Even so, one-quarterof the U.S. population reports not gettingenough sleep, according to the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention (CDC), andnearly 10 percent have chronic insomnia,the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep.

Getting the quality and quantity of sleepyour body needs can help protect yourmen-tal health, physical health and safety.

SafetyThe average adult should get seven to

nine hours of sleep each night. After severalnights of losing one to two hours of sleep,the body’s ability to function suffers. Peoplewho are sleep deprived are less productiveat work and school, take longer to finishtasks, have a slower reaction time, andmakemore mistakes.

The CDC states drowsy driving can beas dangerous as driving while drunk. Infact, the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration estimates up to 6,000 fa-

tal car crashes each year are caused bydrowsy drivers.

Mental HealthWhile you are sleeping, your brain is

preparing for the next day. The National In-stitutes of Health (NIH) said a good night’ssleep helps to improve learning, problemsolving skills, attention span, decision mak-ing and creativity. In adults, a lack of sleephas been linked to depression, suicide andrisky behavior. Among children and teens,a lack of sleep may lead to feeling stressedand getting lower grades.

Physical HealthYour body needs sleep to stay healthy.

Deep sleep triggers hormones to promotecell repair and boost the immune system.People who are sleep deprived often havetrouble fighting common infections andcolds. NIH states a lack of sleep is also as-sociated with a number of chronic diseasesand conditions, including: diabetes, heartdisease, kidney disease, high blood pres-sure, stroke and obesity.

For more information on this topic, visitthe Navy and Marine Corps Public HealthCenters webpage at www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/health-promotion/psy-chological-emotional-wellbeing/Pages/sleep.aspx. Get relaxation tips online too athttp://go.usa.gov/NmeJ.

Clinic corner:A body’s benefits froma good night’s sleep

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