Volume 11, Number 263 Naval Support Activity Bahrain June 25, 2014

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WORLD’S LARGEST SWIM LESSON, P. 2 CO’S SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT, P. 3 TEEN CENTER AWARDED SUMMER CAMP IN TEXAS, P. 4

3 - CMC SPEAKS TO NEW CFLs - SAFETY4 - WEEKLY WARRIOR5 - NSA BAHRAIN SUPPORTS FEDS FEED FAMILIES6 - MWR EVENTS & INFO

NSA Bahrain CYP, Best in the BusinessBy MC2 Derric Cushman Staff Writer

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain — Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Bahrain has been the recipient of numerous Navy-wide awards for the services and activities they have provided to the base community in only a few short years.

The first major milestone was reached when CYP Bahrain’s Teen Center was previously awarded Silver Keystone status for their Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA)-chartered Keystone Club. This prestigious Keystone achievement focused on community service, aca-demic success, and career preparation. During this time, CYP Bahrain was one of 650 Keystone clubs chartered worldwide (including civilian programs) and one of only nine to have completed all requirements to obtain Silver status recognition.

As of June 5, 2014, the CYP Bahrain Teen Center was awarded Gold Keystone status, the highest achievement awarded by the BGCA Keystone club. CYP Bahrain is one of 38 clubs worldwide and the only Navy club to achieve Gold status this year.

Among other accomplishments, CYP Bahrain’s School-Age Care (SAC) program was accredited in November 2013. CYP Bahrain’s first Youth of the Year was selected

and competed against candidates from other Navy bases for the title of Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA) Youth of the Year.

Additionally, the CYP Bahrain’s Teen Center won a video contest featuring the Teen Sponsorship program at NSA Bahrain. The Teen Center will now be able to send 20 teens to attend the 4-H Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Camp based at the University of Texas at Austin in July 2014.

The clubs and programs are designed to help teens fur-ther develop themselves through education and social inter-action while giving them the ability to support each other.

“The programs here help us to come together as a fam-ily,” said Elijah Jefferson-Smith, 12th grade student at the Department of Defense School (DoDDS) Bahrain High School. “The activities bring us together and give us the opportunity to meet new people from all around the world.”

These accomplishments show the progress that CYP Bahrain has made during the last four to five years. Previous to this time, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain allowed families to intermittently collocate with service members throughout the years due to occasional changes in policy. While many other base CYPs may have been operational for years, the centers at NSA Bahrain were in their infancy.

Photo by MC2 Derric Cushman

Children prepare cookies during an after school program in the multi-age classroom, which features a brand new kitchen area.

Photo by MC1 (SW) Steve Smith

Everyone aboard NSA Bahrain needs to do their part in reducing energy consumption during July’s “Biggest Loser” energy conservation contest.

By Roger Coronel UEM Energy Manager, PWD NSA Bahrain

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain — This year, the region HQ has launched the “Biggest Loser Competition” to all the installations in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia including NSA Bahrain. The electricity consumption during the coming month of July will be com-pared with the electricity consumption recorded from July of last year. The “biggest loser” competition winner will be the installation which “reduces” the most energy compared with last year and will win a $50,000 award. Everyone is requested to empower the entire community by promoting awareness to reduce the electricity and water consumption and support this challenge.

Energy Awareness emphasizes a strong economy and secure future by encouraging everyone to Take Aim for Clean and Efficient Energy.

Energy Savings at NSA BahrainBecome more aware of your own consumption! Spending at least 40 hours a week at work, we tend to lose sight of the fact almost everything around us is tied to energy consump-tion: lighting, computers, air conditioning, vehicles, tools. Moreover, individuals don’t see their usage through a utility bill. However, you can make a difference by being more aware and making small changes in your work environment:

Monitors and Computers – Computers and monitors are a heat load. Air conditioners have to compensate for that load which equates to wasted energy if they’re not in use. A typical PC left switched ON 24 hour a day will cost up to $50/year more to run than one that is turned OFF in the evening. There are approximately 2500 computers aboard NSA Bahrain, not including those used for 24/7 operations; those can add an unnecessary $125,000.00 to our annual utility bill. You and your Shipmates can directly help make a difference here!

Empowering NSA Bahrain through Energy Awareness

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Commanding OfficerNaval Support Activity Bahrain Capt. David Meron

NSA Bahrain Executive OfficerCmdr. Leif Hammersmark

Public Affairs OfficerJennifer L. Stride

Staff PhotojournalistMC1 (SW) Steven SmithMC2 Derric Cushman

Fifty swimmers and instructors participated in the “World’s Largest Swim Lesson” aboard NSA Bahrain. The program provided children with basic swimming techniques and safety instruction, which took place on the same day at the same time around the world.

Story and photos by MC1 (SW) Steve Smith Staff Writer

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain — Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Bahrain participated in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson (WLSL) aboard Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, June 19.

The WLSL was created to build aware-ness about the vital importance of teaching children to swim to help prevent drowning. Swimming lessons were conducted on the same day and time around the world in an attempt to break the world record of 40,000 swimming lesson participants.

“Drowning is a serious yet preventable public health issue,” said Nancy Haynsworth, fitness specialist for MWR Bahrain. “Approximately 3,000 people drown in the U.S. every year while three times that number encounters a near-drowning experience from which they never fully recover. Swimming is

a life-saving skill for children and a vital tool to prevent drowning, the second leading cause of unintended, injury-related death for children ages one through 14.”

At NSA Bahrain, 35 children from the Child and Youth Program and other chil-dren participated in the WLSL along with 15 support staff. The total number of par-ticipants was 50 and the lessons were held at the Family Pool.

“Children ages one through four, African Americans and males are especially vulner-able to drowning,” said Haynsworth. “Research shows participation in structured swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by almost 90 percent among chil-dren ages one through four. If a child doesn’t learn to swim by third grade there is a high likelihood he or she never will. Sign your kids up for lessons today and if you don’t know how to swim, sign yourself up too!”

Bahrain is an island surrounded by

water and many of military members and families live in residences, which have a swimming pool without a lifeguard. Swimming in an unguarded facility increas-es the risk of drowning.

In order to create awareness about this important issue, MWR became one of a number of agencies that supported the WLSL.

“I found the lessons to be very helpful

in building confidence for my son,” said Heather Smith, parent of an 8-year-old par-ticipant. “He’s had swimming lessons in the past, but this was a great refresher now that we are using our pool at home regularly.”

In the coming months, MWR plans to build a year-round Learn to Swim Program for all ages and abilities, from a Parent and Child Aquatics Program to adult swim-ming lessons.

World’s Largest Swim Lesson

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Photo by MC1 (SW) Steve Smith

CMC (SW) Steve Timmons, command master chief of NSA Bahrain, speaks to students of the recent Command Fitness Leader (CFL) course. Timmons discussed the importance of the CFL and thier role in providing a positive and encouraging environment for Sailors to maintain physical readiness standards.

CMC Speaks to New CFLs

CO’s Sailor in the SpotlightThe Sailor in the Spotlight program is a way for the commanding officer to regularly

recognize outstanding performance by Naval Support Activity Bahrain personnel.

Master-At-Arms 2nd Class Mionca Hall’s assistance with corrections to more than 100 E-4 evaluations, 67 pieces of correspondence, and tracking of medical and dental appointments inextricably contributed to Naval Security Force Bahrain’s mission readiness. MA2 Hall is a stellar performer, however this past week she has raised the bar even higher. This is why she has been selected as the CO’s Sailor in the Spotlight. MA2 Hall is from Duncansville, Texas and enlisted in 2009 She has been aboard NSA Bahrain for six months. Her goals include qualifying as watch commander, advancing to petty officer first class and applying for an officer commission.

• The work/rest times and fluid replacement volumes will sustain performance and hydration for at least 4 hrs of work in the specified heat category. Fluid needs can vary based on individual differences (± ¼ qt/hr) and exposure to full sun or full shade (± ¼ qt/hr).

• NL = no limit to work time per hr.

• Rest = minimal physical activity (sitting or standing) accomplished in shade if possible.

• CAUTION: Hourly fluid intake should not exceed 1½ qts.

Daily fluid intake should not exceed 12 qts.

• If wearing body armor, add 5°F to WBGT index in humid climates.

• If doing Easy Work and wearing NBC (MOPP 4) clothing, add 10°F to WBGT index.

• If doing Moderate or Hard Work and wearing NBC (MOPP 4) clothing, add 20°F to WBGT index.

Work/Rest and Water Consumption TableApplies to average sized, heat-acclimated soldier wearing BDU, hot weather. (See TB MED 507 for further guidance.)

Heat Category

WBGT Index, Fº

Easy Work Moderate Work Hard Work

Work/Rest(min)

Water Intake (qt/hr)

Work/Rest(min)

Water Intake (qt/hr)

Work/Rest(min)

Water Intake (qt/hr)

1 78º - 81.9º NL ½ NL ¾ 40/20 min ¾

2 (GREEN) 82º - 84.9º NL ½ 50/10 min ¾ 30/30 min 1

3 (YELLOW) 85º - 87.9º NL ¾ 40/20 min ¾ 30/30 min 1

4 (RED) 88º - 89.9º NL ¾ 30/30 min ¾ 20/40 min 1

5 (BLACK) > 90º 50/10 min 1 20/40 min 1 10/50 min 1

Easy Work Moderate Work Hard Work

• Weapon Maintenance

• Walking Hard Surface at 2.5 mph, < 30 lb Load

• Marksmanship Training

• Drill and Ceremony

• Manual of Arms

• Walking Loose Sand at 2.5 mph, No Load

• Walking Hard Surface at 3.5 mph, < 40 lb Load

• Calisthenics• Patrolling• Individual Movement Techniques,

i.e., Low Crawl or High Crawl• Defensive Position Construction

• Walking Hard Surface at 3.5 mph, ≥ 40 lb Load

• Walking Loose Sand at 2.5 mph with Load

• Field Assaults

For additional copies, contact: U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine Health Information Operations Division at (800) 222-9698 or CHPPM - Health Information Operations@apg.amedd.army. mil.For electronic versions, see http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/heat. Local reproduction is authorized.June 2004 CP-033-0404

                                       NSA BAHRAIN RECYCLES

Questions? Call NSA Bahrain Environmental at 3944-1681 DSN:439-3532/4602  

RECYCLING CONTAINERS

Trash Dumpsters

Acceptable Items Acceptable Items • Aluminum beverage cans (e.g., soft drink & beer cans) and clean

aluminum foil and trays. • Cardboard boxes (flatten medium and large size boxes). • Metal food cans (e.g., soup, fruit, tomato paste) in scrap metal

recycling container only not in aluminum recycling container. • Paper (e.g., white, newspaper, shredded (in bags), junk mail) • Plastic bottles (e.g., water, soft drink, juice, milk, and laundry/dish

detergent; #1 and #2 only), take caps off bottles then put bottle and cap in the plastic recycling container.

• Scrap metals (e.g., metal items made of aluminum, steel, brass, stainless steel, or copper; insulated copper and steel wire and cable) in scrap metal recycling container only not in aluminum recycling container.

• Items that cannot be recycled. • Aluminum foil and trays (that are dirty, i.e., food

contaminated). • Foam and Styrofoam packaging. • Food contaminated paper or cardboard. • Food wastes. • Landscaping waste (small pieces/quantities only). • Paper that cannot be recycled (e.g., napkins, paper towels,

dirty paper plates, tissue, wax paper, photo paper). • Plastic bags/wrap, buckets, packaging. • Snack food and candy bags/wrappers.

Non-Acceptable Non-Acceptable • Bulky items (e.g., furniture, appliances, wood pallets). • Construction or renovation debris. • Foam and Styrofoam packaging. • Food contaminated paper or cardboard. • Food wastes. • Hazardous waste (e.g., motor oil, antifreeze, paint, pesticides,

batteries, fluorescent light tubes/bulbs). • Paper that cannot be recycled (e.g., napkins, paper towels, dirty

paper plates, tissue, wax paper, photo paper). • Pizza boxes, snack food and candy bags/wrappers. • Plastic bags and wrap, buckets, packaging. • Sharps & medical waste (e.g., syringes, knives, razor blades,

bloody waste from medical clinic). • Solid waste (i.e., trash).

• Batteries.

• Bulky items (e.g., furniture, appliances, wood pallets).

• Construction or renovation debris.

• Fluorescent light tubes and bulbs.

• Hazardous waste (e.g., containers of motor oil, antifreeze, paint, pesticides).

• Recyclable items.

• Sharps & medical waste (e.g., syringes, knives, razor blades, bloody waste from medical clinic).

• Toner cartridges.

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

Photo by MC1 (SW) Steve Smith

Members of the Teen Center gather to watch the Teen Sponsorship video, which is now available at Facebook.com/NSABahrain.

CTT3 Daniel Galbraith is currently serving as a Cryptographic Technician and Supply Petty Officer for CTU 56.9.1 and was just recently promoted to PO3. CTT3 Galbraith currently manages $4.5 million in mission essential gear resulting in 100 percent accountability and operational readiness for support to CTF 56 operations across the area of responsibility. CTT3 conducted his first

ever underway period on the coastal patrol ship USS Sirocco (PC 6) where he briefed command leadership on capabilities and opened the door for future operations. Petty Officer Galbraith is most deserving of being recognized as Warrior of the Week!

CTR2 Kathyrne Venegas is currently serving as a Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.9 Liaison to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT). She routinely provides outstanding subject matter expert support to NAVCENT, CTF 56 and the U.S. Embassy. CTR2 Venegas’ involvement is critical to these entities as a trusted subject matter expert in her field and her valued participation is a

key to success. Petty Officer Venegas has demonstrated the performance and drive of a First Class Petty Officer. She is most deserving of being recognized Warrior of the Week!

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NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain — The Child and Youth Program (CYP) Bahrain Teen Center was selected to attend the 4-H Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) summer camp in Texas because of their participation in the Teen Sponsorship video contest.

The video contest was based on a 10-15 minute-video produced by Navy CYP Teen Centers on bases throughout the Navy, which features the process of the Teen Sponsorship program.

The Teen Sponsorship program allows for arriving teens at their new command to be integrated into the community, school and the Teen Center. The program also allows for ease of transition from one loca-tion to another and provides a welcoming environment from their new peers and CYP staff members.

“The video shows how a new arrival will experience a much easier and faster adjustment in Bahrain,” said Grace Purley, CYP Supervisor. “Moving to a new location and changes in general are not always easy especially when you are a teenager. These life experiences can be a challenge. Through the program, the teen will know a familiar face upon arrival and have someone to show them around, introduce new friends and help you adjust to the new area.”

The video portrays the steps involved once a new teen is identified and on their way. A teen will volunteer to be a sponsor and make contact with the new arrival. Once communication is established and the teen arrives in Bahrain, the sponsor will be there to answer any questions and support the arriving teen at their new home.

“Working on the video together was a lot of fun,” said Kristen Bowen, video production participant. “I played the new girl arriving to Bahrain and was shown around by a sponsor. As the new person, I had a great experience and found the pro-gram was helpful. So at the end of the video, I became the next sponsor for a new arrival.”

Once the video was completed, it was sent to compete against other Teen Centers. The Teen Center in Bahrain was selected to send 20 teens and two staff members to one of several 4-H STEM camps in the U.S.

“Being selected for the summer camp made the video project even better,” said Donovan Andrade, video production par-ticipant. “I’m excited to be attending the camp in Texas this summer.”

The weeklong camp is for kids ages 13-17 and is hosted by the University of Texas at Austin. The camp features a sky diving wind tunnel simulator, off-trail natu-ral bridges and undeveloped limestone cav-erns to explore, and medical equipment and robotic demonstrations.

“Some of our teens have been in Bahrain for a while and living in a foreign country can be challenging,” said Purley. “This camp is a great opportunity to let our teens go to the U.S. where they will get to meet other teens

and share their experiences. They will be able to experience a real college lifestyle while at the camp, the sky diving simulator and a lot more. I know they will represent Bahrain and our Navy well!”

Teen Center Awarded Summer Camp in Texas

ENERGY AWARENESS from Page 1

Switch monitors to OFF when not in use. The auto power setting on monitors is good, but OFF is better. When you go to lunch, a meeting, and especially before going home, switch them OFF. The same goes for other equipment such as printers, photocopiers, faxes, chargers, shredders, fans, etc. Turn ON equipment only when needed.

Lighting – Lighting accounts for around a third of an office’s utility bill. Make use of natural light whenever possible. Only turn ON lights in areas when necessary and turn them OFF whenever they are not needed.

Air conditioning – Maintaining an efficient and stable temperature of your office is essen-tial to an effective energy policy. The thermostat is required to be set in accordance with NSA Bahrain Instruction 4100.1. For administrative and BQ spaces, the temperature should not be set lower than 78°F (26°C). Your Building Energy Monitors (BEMS) ensure your spaces are in compliance with the instruction. Portable heaters and coolers are not autho-rized on NSA Bahrain.

Water - The treatment and distribution of water requires large amount of energy, mainly electricity. Therefore when we save water, we also save energy. Make sure taps are fully turned off after use. Report any leaks or dripping taps to your BEMs or the PW Trouble Desk.

NSA Bahrain has a base-wide Building Energy Monitors program to establish strong, pro-active energy awareness within each facility. The BEMs meet every month with NSA leadership to discuss their efforts to conserve energy, including reviewing energy check-lists. They also solicit ideas for improving energy conservation. This is a fantastic venue to get involved. Leaders, assign your best and brightest to the position of BEM to do your part in making a difference!

During Fiscal Year 2013, NSA Bahrain completed two energy/water conservation proj-ects. By changing to low flow shower head installation and reusing water treatment plant reject water for irrigation use, NSA Bahrain conserves 21,989,000 gallons of water per year and will generate an annual savings of $88,000.

We are also planning projects to include LED lighting for all external lights, Retro-commissioning of selected buildings to improve all HVAC equipment and become more energy efficient, and replacement of existing incandescent and fluorescent light fixtures with LED lighting.

To recognize NSA Bahrain for their efforts, the Secretary of the Navy awarded the Energy and Water Management Gold Level of Achievement in 2012. With a commitment from everyone on board NSA Bahrain to conserve energy, promote energy saving initia-tives and lead the way in the most efficient technologies, together we will achieve more!

Let us all take time to review our daily routines to conserve energy and encourage oth-ers to take action and join together to save energy and money. Individual actions DO make a difference! Be a leader and influence those around you as well!

If you have questions about how to save energy and lower utility costs or you would like to share a suggestion, please contact us at Public Works Department Utilities and Energy Management Branch, tel. No. 439-4236 or send an email to rogelio.coronel.ph@me.navy.mil.

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By the NSA Bahrain Chaplain’s Office

This summer the US Navy will again join the USDA in the annual Feds Feed Families campaign with the support of other agency partners. The campaign runs from June to August.

Since the campaign began in 2009, Federal workers have donated and collected 24.1 million pounds of food and other non-perishable items to support families across America. Last year we collected nearly 9 million pounds of food, and are asking agencies this year to set their own goals again and beat their previous best! We know that Federal employees will answer the call to help their neighbors and we are relying on you to help your Agencies collect more food than ever!

Please bring CANNED food items and place them into the designated collection box located in the NSA Bahrain Chapel/Training Center (building 202).

For more information please call Chaplain Brown at 439-4303 or shaun.brown@me.navy.mil or visit www.fedsfeedfamilies.gov, http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=81577, and https://www.facebook.com/fedsfeedfamilies.

Many thanks and blessings and have a fine Navy-Marine Corps-Coast Guard Day!

NSA Bahrain Supports Feds Feed Families

“In 2012, the programs offered were a fraction of what we offer now,” said Jarod Bailey, Youth Director for CYP Bahrain. “For youth sports, no program existed other than a small parent run, grass roots program and our other programs offered only the basics. In order to grow our pro-grams, foundations had to be laid and built upon, which has required a lot of ground-breaking work.”

Indeed, there has been a lot of ground-breaking, literally and figuratively, where CYP Bahrain is concerned. A more robust youth sports program that enrolled more than 55 percent of the youth community for the 2014 Spring Soccer season, a Commander, Naval Installations Command (CNIC) Teen Employment program that began in summer 2012, which initially employed 10 teens increased its numbers to employ 24 teens in summer 2013 utilizing $33,000 in grant funds.

Along with additional programs, more facilities have also been added in order to accommodate increased demand for servic-es. A new Multi-age Classroom has increased the CDC capacity to 74 spaces, which has helped address availability issues. Currently there is no waiting list for parents wishing to enroll their children.

The added programs and facility spaces have given the base youth a greater variety of choices to find the program that is right for them.

“All the clubs and programs helped to show me the things I can do,” said Dasia Singleton, 7th grade student at the DoDDS Bahrain Middle School. “Before I started participating in all the clubs, I didn’t know I could draw or play instruments. But after joining the Teen Center, I got to experience all this stuff and began to learn about myself.”

Parents have also taken notice of the effort put into making the programs better.

“I have two teens that are actively involved in programs,” said Tunya Andrade, a CYP Bahrain parent. “There are clubs for them to be active in the base community and there are so many different fun activities and clubs for the children to get involved in.”

CYP Bahrain and the CDC are now enjoying unprecedented success using a threefold approach that focuses on obtain-ing the proper staff, upgrading facilities and equipment, as well as offering new and exciting programs to keep the com-munity engaged.

“They have people who listen to you, they give scholarships, help with home-work, provide tutors, and they offer every-thing that you could possibly need to ensure your success,” said Kiera Lewis, NSA Bahrain Youth of the Year. “I get to meet new friends, participate in new activities, and I get to enjoy the local community. It’s

more than a Teen Center; it’s a home away from home.”

In addition to the award-winning Teen Center, the CDC and SAC programs and facilities have seen many improvements in a just a few years.

“We had a growing need for care with the six weeks to five year old children,” said Ann Leach, director of CYP. “We came up with a solution to expand early 2012, and on June 5, 2014, we opened the new multi-age classroom. This classroom is the first of its kind and was created with the concept of a child development home, but was put in a CDC setting.”

With the growing needs of the program, all centers have grown to accommodate demands of more children arriving at NSA Bahrain. One change is the hourly care pro-gram. Hourly care is a drop-off child care service for children who are currently not enrolled in the full-time care program.

“Hourly care is a benefit for the com-munity because it allows parents to attend the Newcomer’s brief, doctor appointments, job interviews, or even workout at the gym,” said Leach. “This service is beneficial for new families to the area, stay at home spouses, and the home school community.”

This last year alone the CDC had more than 5,500 hourly visits. Before 2013, the CDC was unable to offer this service.

Bailey feels the main reasons for the success CYP Bahrain comes from the sup-port of the community, base leadership and from outstanding staff members who are dedicated to their programs.

“I think the number one and number two reason for our success has been the passion of our employees and the support of leader-ship,” said Bailey. “We have staff that work hard and love what they do and leadership that is very supportive. I have never known a commanding officer who has made CYP as much of a priority as Capt. David Meron, the commanding officer of NSA Bahrain.”

With the continued support of its staff, leadership, and the community, CYP Bahrain intends to keep growing. A new School Age Care (SAC) program, larger capacity for the Teen Center, new sports to offer through the Youth Sports program, and many other plans are in the works for CYP in the coming years.

“MWR and CYP Bahrain are constantly working to improve our quality of life and their efforts have been proven time and again,” said Capt. David J. Meron, command-ing officer of NSA Bahrain. NSA Bahrain has come a long way over the years with provid-ing the highest quality programs and state of the art facilities designed around the needs of the family members. NSA Bahrain is a rewarding assignment professionally and has become a premier location, to rival any naval base in the fleet, for families.”

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HR Classified AdsANNOUNCEMENT: NSA- 14-123Position: Education Aid/Technician, CY-1702 -I /IIDepartment: Commander, Navy Region Europe, Fleet & Family Readiness Program, Child And Youth Program, BahrainClosing Date: Open until filled

ANNOUNCEMENT: NSA- 14-124Position: CYP Operations Clerk, NF-0303-02Department: Commander, Navy Region Europe, Fleet & Family Readiness Program, Child And Youth Program, BahrainClosing Date: 04 July 2014

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

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

Sunday, June 29Sunday Sundae!• Free ice cream while supplies last.

Monday, June 30Speedpool Monday!• Time: 1130; Free lunch for players! While supplies last.

Friday, July 4Happy 4th of July!

Saturday, July 5Progressive Dinner• Time: Van leaves @ 1800; Transport only

Sunday, July 6Sunday Sundae!• Free ice cream while supplies last.

Sunday, July 6Swim with the Dolphins!• Time: Van leaves @ 1000; Check Liberty for price

Monday, July 7Speedpool Monday!• Time: 1130; Free lunch for players! While supplies last.

Tuesday, July 8Dominos Tournament• Time: 1800

Wednesday, July 9Minute To Win It!• Time: 1130

Thursday, July 10Ping Pong Tournament• Time: 1100 & 1800

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

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Bahrain’s Dolphin Resort offers the rare experience of swimming with dolphins! Create memories of a lifetime as you swim and interact with these friendly marine mammals. This package includes: life jackets, soft drinks, 15-minute dolphin show and swim. Bring your swimwear, towels & footwear. Time: 1000 – 1300 Min 8 people ITT Price: $49.00 Register by July 02 for July 04 tripRegister by July 15 for July 18 trip

Due to Ramadan, ITT will offer limited trips and tours. We will resume our regular sched-ule in August, after the Eid holiday.

GROUP TOURS CAN BE SCHEDULED FORSPECIFIC DATES ON REQUEST OTHER THAN

PRE-SCHEDULED DATES.THE FOLLOWING GROUP TOURS AREAVAILABLE ON REQUEST:• FISHING • PEARL SNORKEL HUNT• MOSQUE • ISLAND TRIP • SPADISCLAIMER:• ALL ITT TOURS, DATES AND TIMES ARE

SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATIONS.• PLEASE SHOW UP 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE

DEPARTURE TIME ON ALL TRIPS.• SIGN UP IN ADVANCENeither the U.S. Navy or any other part of the U.S.

Federal Government officially endorse anycompany, sponsor, or their products or services.

JULY 12 & 25PEARL “SNORKEL” HUNT:

Submerge yourself in Bahrain’s cultural legacy as the premiere pearl diving location in the Gulf. This is an exciting four-hour tour where what you find, you keep! Time: 0745 Min 8 people ITT Price: $64.00 Register by July 08 for July 12 tripRegister by July 22 for July 25 trip

Experience fishing in the warm, shallow waters of the Arabian Gulf. Package includes three hours of fishing, fishing gear, bait and boat ride. * Please note this tour could be cancelled due to bad weather.

Time: 0730 – 1230 Maximum 6 people Group Cost: $445 (Transportation add $40) Register by July 8 for July 11 tripRegister by July 22 for July 26 trip

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL: 439-4206 / 3531

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U.S. NAVY CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS WELCOMES CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES

June 22 to August 21

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Child and Youth Programs

School Age Care Summer Camp

The School Age Care (SAC) summer camp program serves children that have completed kindergarten through 6th grade during the 2013-2014 school year. Each week the program offers care from 0630-1730, Sunday-Thursday. (with the exception of 4th of July which will operate Sun-Wed) The SAC summer camp is offered in partnership with Camp Adventure Youth Services program.

Visit www.MilitaryChildCare.com to register

for Themed weeks at SAC Summer Camp!

Teen Center Programs

The Teen Center will be offering our normal open recreation & club programs in the Arts, Education and Career Development, Character and Leadership, Health and Life Skills, and Sports Fitness and

Recreation. The center will be open 0900-1730 Sunday-Thursday. *Be sure to register at the Teen Center for free Teen Center membership!

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For more information about the camp registration process, eligibility, School Age Care fee categories,camp details, and for a copy of the registration form, contact us at:

439-4901(1785-4901) or email Jarod.Bailey@me.navy.mil

For more information about the camp registration process, eligibility, School Age Care fee categories, camp details, and for a copy of the registration contact us at 439-4901(1785-4901) or email Jarod.Bailey@me.navy.mil

SUMMER CAMP

Week 1 (June 22-26) Amazing All-Star Sports

Week 2 (June 29-July 2) Star Spangled Spirit Spectacular

Week 3 (July 6-10) Colossal Fossils and Dino-mite Discoveries

Week 4 (July 13-17) Viking Sails & Dragon Tails

Week 5 (July 20-24) Super Space Station Celebration

Week 6 (July 27-31) Flower Leis and Sunny Days

Week 7 (Aug 3-7) Amazon Jungle Rumble

Week 8 (Aug 10-14) Madcap Museum at Midnight

Week 9 (Aug 17-21) Kalahari Safari Surprise