Volume 11, Number 261 Naval Support Activity Bahrain May 28, 2014

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STORIESA N DMORE...

JASON MICHAEL CARROLL PERFORMS LIVE AT NSA!, P. 2

EXERCISE EAGER LION 2014 ANNOUNCED, P. 4

ENHANCE YOUR CAREER THROUGH CONVERSION, P. 5

3 - CMC’S CORNER4 - WEEKLY WARRIOR6 - MWR EVENTS & INFO

NSA Honors Memorial DayBy MC2 Derric Cushman Staff Writer

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain — The Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain Chaplain’s held a service in honor of Memorial Day, a national holiday commemo-rating the men and women who died while serving in the United States military.

Attendees were given the opportunity to share in memorializing those who have sacrificed so much for their country to protect the liberties and freedoms that we enjoy today.

“The importance of these ceremonies is to remember the ultimate sacrifice of our comrades who have gone before us, who have served in the profession of arms going back to the Revolutionary War, to every war and conflict that brings us to our present place in history,” said Capt. Gary W. Clore, Force and Fleet Chaplain, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. Fifth Fleet. “It’s all about rendering honor today.

“It’s not just a military event, we hope that all the citi-zens of our country share in memorializing in those who have made the sacrifice because it is the citizens who sup-

port what we do and know that we are here defending the nation, said Clore.

Memorial Day also serves as a reminder to those cur-rently serving, of the heritage and tradition that has been passed on throughout the years in the military.

“Our observances also remind us that we, in uniformed service, adhere to the same values as those who served before us and, in some cases, with us -- such solidarity is important, given how very few Americans are able or will-ing to endure the hardships that come with military ser-vice,” said Cmdr. Shaun S. Brown, NSA Bahrain Chaplain. “Ideally, our remembrance helps us live up to the high standards set by those we remember.”

Chaplain Brown was pleased that the base community came out to show their support for Memorial Day and all that it represents.

“I’m grateful for all those folks who took time out of what are otherwise busy days to pause and pray and memo-rialize those who, as Abraham Lincoln noted at the dedica-tion of the military cemetery at Gettysburg, “The last full measure of devotion”,” said Brown. “I hope their example will impel others, in the future, to pause and reflect on the ultimate sacrifices made by those who have gone before us.”

Photo by MC1 (SW) Steve Smith

Capt. Gary W. Clore, Force and Fleet Chaplain for U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet, Combined Maritime Forces, speaks during remembrance service honoring Memorial Day onboard Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain.

Photo by MC1 (SW) Steve Smith

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Zachery Williams, preventative medicine technician assigned to Naval Branch Health Clinic Bahrain, explains the effects of heat exhaustion during the Summer Safety Stand Down held onboard Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain.

By MC1 (SW) Steve Smith Staff Writer

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain — The Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain Safety Department pre-sented a “Summer Safety Stand Down” event for all hands during the week of May 18.

The event was coordinated through several organiza-tions to provide a well-rounded safety brief, yet provide information tailored to the unique working environment onboard NSA Bahrain.

“The goal for personnel attending the brief was to learn about potential hazards, which may be present onboard NSA Bahrain,” said Joel Baylor, Safety Director for NSA Bahrain. “There are differences in safety stan-dards between the bases in the U.S. and here in Bahrain. Service members need to be aware of the possible dangers and how to properly report them.”

One of the key topics of the stand down was dealing with the extreme heat during the spring and summer months in Bahrain. The Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) Bahrain continuously measures temperatures throughout the day and advises the Safety Dept. of the current conditions. However, awareness of the heat level is only part of knowing the risks of being exposed to it.

NSA Conducts Safety Stand Down

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The Bahrain Desert Times is an authorized publication primarily for members of the Navy and Marine Corps military services in Bahrain.

Its contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps and do not imply endorsement thereof.

All editorial content is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the staff of the NSA, Bahrain, Public Affairs Officer.

The appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the DoD, the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps and Commanding Officer Naval Support Activity Bahrain of the products and services advertised.

Everything advertised in this newspaper shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected.

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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

Photos by MC2 Derric Cushman

Jason Michael Carroll and his band performed and signed autographs for fans during an MWR sponsored concert onboard NSA Bahrain.

Jason Michael Carroll Performs Live at NSA!

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Warriors,

I’ve returned from leave and back to work!

The first thing I noticed upon arriving in Bahrain is how the weather has changed in just a few weeks. It’s hot and it’s going to get a lot worse as the sum-mer approaches. We all need to hydrate regularly. Everyone needs to be drinking lots of water and limiting the amount of coffee and energy drinks we consume. We also need to be watching out for our Shipmates. Make sure your people are drinking water and taking breaks in the air-conditioning whenever possible. Again, drink lots of water and look out for each other!

“Row Well and Live”

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

SSOOCCIIAALL NETWORKING SITES (SNS), like Facebook® and Twitter®, are software applications that connect people and information in spontaneous, interactive ways. While SNS can be useful and fun, they can provide adversaries, such as terrorists, spies and criminals, with critical information needed to harm you or disrupt your mission. Practicing Operations Security (OPSEC) will help you to recognize your critical information and protect it from an adversary. Here are a few safety tips to get you started.

THINK BEFORE YOU POST! Remember, your information could become public at any time due to hacking, configuration errors, social engineering or the business practice of selling or sharing user data. For more information, visit the Interagency OPSEC Support Staff’s website.

OPSEC AND SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES

SAFETY CHECKLIST

Personal Information Do you: ⎯ Keep sensitive, work-related information OFF

your profile?

⎯ Keep your plans, schedules and location data to yourself?

⎯ Protect the names and information of coworkers, friends, and family members?

⎯ Tell friends to be careful when posting photos and information about you and your family?

Posted Data Before posting, did you: ⎯ Check all photos for indicators in the

background or reflective surfaces?

⎯ Check filenames and file tags for sensitive data (your name, organization or other details)?

Passwords Are they: ⎯ Unique from your other online passwords?

⎯ Sufficiently hard to guess?

⎯ Adequately protected (not shared or given away)?

Settings and Privacy Did you: ⎯ Carefully look for and set all your privacy and

security options?

⎯ Determine both your profile and search visibility?

⎯ Sort “friends” into groups and networks, and set access permissions accordingly?

⎯ Verify through other channels that a “friend” request was actually from your friend?

⎯ Add “untrusted” people to the group with the lowest permissions and accesses?

Security Remember to: ⎯ Keep your anti-virus software updated.

⎯ Beware of links, downloads, and attachments just as you would in e-mails.

⎯ Beware of “apps” or plugins, which are often written by unknown third parties who might use them to access your data and friends.

⎯ Look for HTTPS and the lock icon that indicate active transmission security before logging in or entering sensitive data (especially when using wi-fi hotspots).

Think. Protect. OPSEC.www.ioss.gov

*** The exact dates will be determined at the time of the Bahrain Government declaration.

DATE DAYS FIRST SEMESTER 19  August   Tuesday   Reporting  Day  for  Teachers  24  August   Sunday   First  Day  of  School,  Grades  1-­‐12  25  September   Thursday   Early  Release  for  Students,  Grades  1-­‐12  @  11:00  (PM  Teacher  Training)  5-­‐9  October   Sun  -­‐  Thurs   Eid  Al-­‐Adha  –  No  School  26  October   Sunday   ***Al  Hijra  New  Year  Celebration  -­‐  No  School  2-­‐3  Nov   Sun-­‐Mon   ***Ashoora  –    No  School  6  November   Thursday   End  of  First  Quarter  (47  days  of  instruction)  9  November   Sunday   Teacher  Workday  –  No  Classes  for  K-­‐12  10  November   Monday   Beginning  of  Second  Quarter    19-­‐20  Nov   Wed-­‐Thurs   Parent  Teacher  Conferences  -­‐  No  Classes  for    K-­‐12  27  November   Thursday   Professional  Staff  Development  –  No  Classes  for  K-­‐12  16  Dec-­‐4  Jan   Tues-­‐Sun   Winter  Recess  –  No  School  5  January   Monday   Classroom  Instruction  Resumes  28  January   Wednesday   End  of  Second  Quarter  (44  days  of  instruction)    

End  of  First  Semester  (91  days  of  instruction)  29  January     Thursday   Teacher  Workday  –  No  Classes  for  K-­‐12        DATE DAYS SECOND SEMESTER      1  February     Sunday   Beginning  of  Third  Quarter  10  February   Tuesday   ½  Day  Parent  Conferences  (K-­‐12  Students  dismissed  at  11:00)  8  March   Sunday   Professional  Staff  Development  –    No  Classes  for  K-­‐12  1  April   Wednesday   End  of  Third  Quarter  (44  days  of  instruction)  2  April   Thursday   Teacher  Workday  –    No  Classes  for  K-­‐12  5  -­‐9  April   Sun  -­‐  Thu   Spring  Break  –  No  School  12  April   Sunday   Beginning  of  Fourth  Quarter  21  April   Tuesday   ½  Day  Parent  Conferences  (K-­‐12  Students  dismissed  at  11:00)  3  May   Sunday   Bahrain  Labor  Day  Celebrated  –  No  School  17  June   Wednesday   Last  day  of  School        End  of  Fourth  Quarter  (48  days  of  Instruction)    

End  of  Second  Semester  (92  days  of  Instruction)  End  of  14-­‐15  School  Year  (183  days  of  Instruction)  

18  June   Thursday   Teacher  Workday  –    No  Classes  for  K-­‐12  

• 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

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By USCENTCOM Public Affairs

MACDILL AFB, Fla. — The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) announced that the JAF, U.S. forces, and more than 20 coali-tion partners will conduct a large-scale, multilateral exercise throughout the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, May 25 through June 8, 2014.

Exercise Eager Lion 14, which has been con-ducted annually since 2011, includes countries from five different conti-nents and more than 12,500 participants. Final preparations for the exer-cise will begin in early May at various locations throughout Jordan. The last exercise was held June 9-20, 2013.

The exercise provides multilateral forces with the opportunity to pro-mote cooperation and interoperability among participation forces, build functional capacity, prac-tice crisis management, and enhance readiness.

Exercise Eager Lion 2014 Announced

Photo by MCSA Patrick Dionne

Seaman Brandon Ellis directs a landing craft air cushion onto a beach during exercise Eager Lion 2014 in preparation for training with multinational partners to demonstrate interoperability. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit are participating in exercise Eager Lion 2014, which is a multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships and enhance security and stability in the region by responding to modern-day security scenarios.

MA1 Erica Roten currently holds the Leading Petty Officer position in both Pass and ID and NACVMS offices at NSA Bahrain along with other collateral duties. Growing up as a “military brat”, it was only natural for her to enlist in the military and she did so in 2006. MA1 Roten has proudly served in various AORs to include Japan, Guantanamo Bay Detainee Operations, Iraq and

Afghanistan. She is a graduate of Virginia College of Pensacola Nursing Program and is currently working on her bachelor’s degree in security management from American Military University. Her future goals include earning the rank of Chief Petty Officer and finishing her bachelor’s degree. MA1 Roten most deserves to be recognized as Warrior of the Week!

LS3 Brandon Thrasher is Security’s only Logistics Specialist in support of the largest security dept. in the U.S. Navy. His responsibilities include the purchase and tracking of more than 300 requisitions and purchase contracts, totaling more than $400,000. Also, he is responsible for managing six purchase cardholders in six separate departments. He provides direct oversight on the completion of

Security’s FY-15 budget exceeding $1.5 million. During a time of fiscal budget constraints, he prioritized and allocated funding for eight Security divisions ensuring maximum mission readiness for a 630 personnel dept. Petty Officer Thrasher’s performance and dedication is at level of a First Class Petty Officer, he most deserving to be recognized as Warrior of the Week.

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Enhance Your Career Through Conversion

From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — Looking to maximize your Navy career? Conversion programs allow Sailors to make a major job change and potentially have better opportunities for advancement.

Applications for conversion can be submitted by command career counselors (CCCs) through the Career Waypoint (C-WAY) information technology system.

Active-duty enlisted Sailors can voluntarily request to change ratings in con-junction with reenlistment applications submitted via the C-WAY-Reenlistment process. Reserve Sailors, working with their CCC, can view and apply for a rating conversion via the RC Conversion Module in C-WAY Sailors who desire a conver-sion should speak with their CCC to discover which ratings are open and for which they are best qualified.

Additionally, a Career Navigator Skill Set list is published on the C-WAY Web Page at: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/careercounseling/Pages/C-WAY.aspx.

The list shows which ratings are undermanned (open), fully manned (balanced) and overmanned (competitive).

For more information, visit the C-WAY Web Page or speak with your CCC.For more news from Navy Personnel Command, visit: www.navy.mil/local/npc/.

Photo by MCSA Patrick Dionne

Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. William F. Moran speaks to Sailors assigned to Fleet Activities Sasebo during all-hands call. Moran spoke to Sailors on issues such as career sea pay, fleet manning and the career navigator program during a tour of naval bases.

SAFETY STAND DOWN from Page 1

“People need to understand the heat in Bahrain can be extreme,” said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class James Thime, leading petty officer of NBHC Bahrain Preventative Medicine. “The problem comes from the body not being able to regulate its normal temperature in the high heat. Service mem-bers working in these conditions should be aware of their own capabilities, as well as those within their group. If someone has become overheated, you need to cool him or her off quickly and seek medical help from the nearest facility.”

More than 1,850 Sailors, civilian employees and other service members, from departments around NSA Bahrain, attended the Summer Safety Stand Down. Seven briefings were given over a course of three days.

Other topics included responsible use of alcohol, recreational watercraft safety, and electrical safety. Contact the NSA Bahrain Safety Dept., in building 349 or dialing 439-3455, for more information on these topics and other safety issues and hazard reporting.

911 Reporting

The First Line of Defense

Reporting an emergency is one of those things that seem simple enough, until you’re the one having to make the call. All of a sudden you’re nervous and your heart is racing, you can’t recall what was taught during your last safety stand down and you know time is critical. If you find yourself in a situation which involves an emergency, NSA Bahrain Fire & Emergency Services wants you to remember these crucial instructions.

Always remember RACE:

React: Stay calm, cool and collected. Use a level head and remember what you’ve been taught.

Activate: Find the nearest manual pull station (located near an exit) and activate the fire alarm in the facility.

Call: Call 911 for every emergency, on-base call 439-4911 from a DSN line or 1785-4911 from your cell phone. 911 should be called for all emergency situations. Give detailed description of the emergency to the dispatcher such as: location (bldg #), name, call back number, type of emergency (medical, fire, smell of smoke or gas etc...)

Evacuate: Ensure personnel are evacuating and lead them to your designated meeting point per your Emergency Evacuation Procedures. Once evacuated have someone meet the arriving crew and give them more information about the emergency.

Being in Bahrain you can also have some un-expected emergencies, especially at home or on the road. Be sure to use the local emergency reporting number 999. When dialing this number make sure you tell the dispatcher what type of emergency you have and who you need to respond (i.e. Ambulance, Fire Dept. or Police) then follow the RACE acronym. NSA Bahrain Fire & Emergency Services wants our personnel to feel safe and ready to act, if anyone needs additional training please contact the Fire Prevention office @ 439-9036.

Hans K. Christian

Battalion Chief

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HR Classified AdsANNOUNCEMENT: NSA- 14-068Position: Cashier StockerDepartment: Navy Exchange BahrainClosing Date: 08 June 2014

ANNOUNCEMENT: NSA- 14-069Position: Paralegal SpecialistDepartment: Legal, RLSO BahrainClosing Date: 15 June 2014

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.

Thursday, May 29Ping Pong Tournament• Time: 1130

Saturday, May 31Fishing Trip• Van leaves at 0730; Visit Liberty Center for fees & restrictions

Sunday, June 1Sunday Sundae!• Free ice cream while supplies last.

Monday, June 2Speedpool Monday!• Time: 1130; Free lunch for players! While supplies last.

Tuesday, June 3Laser Tag @ The Lagoon• Time: Van departs @ 1730; Sign up in advance

Wednesday, June 4Volleyball Tournament• Time: 1830

Saturday, June 7Volleyball Tournament• Time: Van leaves @ 0800; Sign up in advance $5.00

Sunday, June 8Sunday Sundae!• Free ice cream while supplies last.

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

NSA Bahrain@

Comments & SuggestionsAll are welcome to send comments or suggestions to MWR Bahrain. Please e-mail them to: MWRSuggestionBox@me.navy.milIf you would like to receive MWR Bahrain’s e-mail announcements, just send your official e-mail to the above address.

ITTPearl “Snorkel” Hunt Friday, May 30• Time: 0745 • Min 8 people; ITT Price: $64.00

Al Dar Island Day Trip Saturday, May 31• Time: 0930 – 1400 • Min 10 people; ITT Price: $17.00

Swim With The Dolphins Friday, June 6• Time: 1000 – 1300 • Min 8 people; ITT Price: $49.00

Al Dar Island Day Trip Friday, June 6• Time: 0930 – 1400 • Max 10 people; ITT Price: $17.00

Pearl “Snorkel” Hunt Saturday, June 7• Time: 0745 • Min 8 people; ITT Price: $64.00

Horseback Riding Saturday, June 7• Time: 0830 – 1100 • Min 8 people; ITT Price: $26.00

Go-Kart RacingSunday, June 8• Time: 1645 • Min 6 people; ITT Price: $27.00

Cooking Demonstration Of Arabic Food & DinnerTuesday, June 10• Time: 1700 • Min 5/ Max 10 people; ITT Price: $23.00

For more information, call x-3531All dates and times are subject to change