March 5, 2015

The WaterlineThe WaterlineVol. XXXII No. 9

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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

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INSIDEAround the Yard,page 2

This Week inNavy History,page 3

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By Patrick GordonNSAW Public Affairs

The Washington Navy Yard has manyattractions to offer employees and visitorsalike. The National Museum of the U.S.Navy, the Navy Yard portion of Washing-ton D.C.’s Riverwalk, a Navy Federal CreditUnion office, and a host of tenant com-mands offer much to see and do. But be-cause it all resides within a military installa-tion, some may wonder whether or not theycan even access them.

“We want the community to come onboard the Navy Yard and enjoy what it hasto offer,” said Lt. Nicholas Pecci, Naval Sup-port Activity Washington security officer.“There’s a lot of rich history here. We wanteveryone to come and see the museum andenjoy the sights and know that they are safeand sound while they do it.”

Pecci said that while there may be a mis-conception of “no access” when it comes tovisiting the Navy Yard, security measuresare in place to ensure that everyone, person-nel and visiting members of the communityalike, can come in with the greatest safetyand minimum of inconvenience.

The Washington Navy Yard, like all De-partment of Defense installations, followsthe Directive-Type Memorandum 09-012Interim Policy Guidance for DoD PhysicalAccess Control. This document “establishesDoD access control policy and the mini-mum DoD security standards for controllingentry to DoD installations and stand-alonefacilities.” In short, it provides the securityguidelines for base access. To gain access tothe Navy Yard, Pecci said, most visitors onlyneed a Common Access Card, or a state orfederally issued ID card.

“DoD affiliated individuals with a validaccess token such as a Common AccessCard, can enter at any time,” said Pecci. “Fornon-DoD affiliated people, the DTM 09-012recognizes two categories of people - escort-ed and unescorted.”

Pecci explained that escorted individualscan be escorted on to the base by any gov-ernment employee CAC holder who has ac-cess to the yard. If an individual is unescort-ed, a simple vetting process provides themwith daily access to their desired location.

“The unescorted visitors are individualswith reason to be on the base but who do

Navy Yard Gate Security Keeps Visitors Safe, Threats Out

U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Gordon

Department of Defense Police Cpl. O.K. Harris checks personnel and visi-tor identification at the Washington Navy Yard. Visitors and personnel areto take part in the variety of services and attractions on the yard, and gatesecurity is the first level of protection for them. See Security, Page 6

By Patrick GordonNSAW Public Affairs

The Washington Navy Yard is a militaryinstallation located in Southeast Washing-ton D.C. that has a number of attractions tooffer military personnel, government em-ployees, and civilians. While many of theseattractions are open to the public, it is im-portant for visitors to understand how to ac-cess them when visiting the yard.

Gate AccessThe safety of personnel and visitors is

paramount, which is why gate access iscontrolled by security. When visiting theNavy Yard it is important that individualshave state or federally issued photo identi-fication. Department of Defense affiliatedpersonnel with common access cards aregranted access at any time and can escortvisitors without common access cards. Allothers are required to check in at the Wash-ington Navy Yard Visitor Control Center(202- 433-3738/3506). There a visitor will fillout a screening form, be vetted by security,

and inform the staff where on the yard theywould like to go. From there a representa-tive will escort them on to the WashingtonNavy Yard to their desired location.

Attractions on the Washington Navy YardThe Washington Navy Yard has a rich

history and offers visitors the opportunity tosee many up close. Below are just samplesof what the Navy Yard has to offer visitors.

NationalMuseumof theUnited StatesNavy805 Kidder Breese St. SEWashington, D.C. 20374Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat-Sun

and Holidays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.(202) 433-4882; http://usnavymuseum.org/The National Museum of the United

States Navy offers a number of features, dis-plays, and programs for all ages. The muse-um’s main gallery provides guests with dis-plays and activities featuring the U.S. Navy’salmost 240-year history, and the new ColdWar Gallery offers a unique look in to the

Navy Yard Gate Access: What to Know When Visiting the Yard

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gina K. Danals

Paul Mardikian and Claudia Chemello, from Terra Mare Conservation, doc-ument the state of a Howell Torpedo at a Naval History and Heritage Com-mand warehouse to develop a conservation plan for the artifact. The NavalHistory and Heritage Command is just one educational resource availableto visitors of the Washington Navy Yard.See Access, Page 6

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The WaterlineCommander, Naval Support Activity Washington

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I love the gym, especially the trainers.

Timothy StoesselNDW Current and Future Operations

I used to like just walking the yardwhen the weather was nice andenjoying the amenities like AdmiralLeutze Park and the Riverwalk.

Ed LewisNDW Explosive Safety

program analyst

The Navy Museum is one of thebest places to go. The staff reallydemonstrate their love of historyand the Navy, and the displaysare great at showing our history inthings like exploration and humani-tarian assistance.

Capt. Mark SteinerNDW regional chaplain

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st ClassPedro A. Rodriguez NDW Public Affairs

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) kickedoff its annual active-duty fund drive with a ceremony atJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Feb. 25.

This year’s theme is “Stand up for your fellow Sailors andMarines.” The drive, designed to raise funds necessary to fi-nancially assist Navy and Marine Corps personnel and NMCRSprograms, is schedule to run for six weeks until April 6.

The NCR covers several states including Northern Va.,West Va., D.C., Md., Pa., N.J., and the Eastern Shore of Va.

“The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society provides finan-cial assistance to Sailors and Marines through a variety oflife challenges from simple car repairs to funeral support,emergency travel leave, household shortcomings and re-alignments,” said Cmdr. Bill Middleton, NMCRS 2015 FundDrive NCR coordinator

The fund drive’s goal is 100 percent personal contactwith all Navy and Marine Corp personnel assigned withinthe greater NCR to allow each Sailor and Marine the oppor-tunity to participate.

For leaders a critical component to the success of this funddrive is the appointment of an energetic, self-starting senior

Sailor or Marine as the command’s fund drive key person.The NMCRS raises funds for programs and support ser-

vices through repayment of interest-free loans, proceedsfrom thrift shops, the reserve fund, and most of all, contri-butions. In the 2014 drive, the NCR alone collected a totalof $647,155. Although the region collected the large amount,Middleton stressed that the fund drive has no financialamount goal.

“The importance of meaningful contact is just so people

know the extent of what the NMCRS has to offer,” said Mid-dleton. “It’s easy to ignore when you get a mass email fromsomebody asking to donate to this worthy endeavor, but ifyou get someone sitting right in front of you that is talkingto you showing you how the Society have helped them orhelped people they know and made the command strongerand better because of the financial issues that they helpedalleviate, that really makes a difference.”

The NMCRS offers a range of programs beyond emer-gency loans, including financial counseling, education as-sistance, health education and post-combat support, childbudgeting, disaster relief, emergency travel funding, and ac-cess to thrift shops. By using a workforce composed mostlyof volunteers, most contributions go back to service mem-bers and their families.

Rear Adm. Mark Rich, commandant, Naval DistrictWashington, and Maj. Gen. Juan Ayala, commanding gen-eral, Marine Corps Installation Command, are co-chairingthis year’s regional fund drive, working with installationcoordinators to ensure the meaningful impact is spreadthrough the NCR.

For more information on the Navy-Marine Corps ReliefSociety and how to donate, visit www.nmcrsfunddrive.org.

NCR begins Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Annual Fund Drive

Photo courtesy of The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

The Washington Navy Yard has a lot to offer visitors.What is your favorite recreational thing to do on the yard?

Around the Yard

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By Mass CommunicationSpecialist 1st ClassStuart B. PhillipsOffice of the MasterChief Petty Officer of the Navy

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy(MCPON)(AW/NAC) Michael Stevens testi-fied before Congress Feb. 25.

Stevens appeared before the House andArmed Services Appropriations Subcom-mittee on Military Construction, VeteransAffairs and Related Agencies.

Stevens, along with the senior enlistedleaders from the Marine Corps, Army, andAir Force, discussed the current status oftheir respective military branches, focusingspecifically on quality-of-life programs andissues that are cause of concern for today’sservice members.

Stevens discussed the Navy’s current op-erational tempo and told the subcommitteethere are currently nearly 100 Navy shipsunderway with thousands of Sailors stand-ing the watch. He went on to talk aboutquality of life for Sailors, and the uncertaintythat sequestration has created.

“My regular interface with our Sailorsand their families over the past year hasshown an overall satisfactory quality of life;however, the ongoing discussion regardingpossible changes to future pay and compen-sation has created an air of uncertainty,”said Stevens.

He explained that Sailors are concernedthere will be reductions in medical ben-efits, pay and compensation, and familyprograms. While they understand there willalways be some degree of uncertainty in the

geopolitical and operational world, ambi-guity relating to military benefits is not aseasily understood. Stevens zeroed in on aspecific area of compensation during histestimony.

“If you were to ask me today to pick one[concern] with regard to pay and compensa-tion, my greatest and immediate concern for

our people is the future of health care,” saidStevens. Health care is a quality of life issuethat constantly resurfaces during my fleetinteractions. It is extremely important to ourSailors and their families, and is very influ-ential in recruiting and retention decisions.”

Beyond military pay and compensa-tion, MCPON expressed concerned about

the deteriorating condition of single Sailorbarracks - a deterioration that has been am-plified by sequestration cuts. Ultimately,the Navy has had to prioritize warfightingrequirements at the expense of investing inthe maintenance of barracks infrastructure.

“This risk has resulted in the overall con-dition of our barracks falling to approxi-mately 50% adequacy,” said Stevens. Shouldsequestration resurface, I am concerned thecondition of our barracks will decline fur-ther. This standard of living directly impactsour Sailors’ quality of life.”

Stevens also spoke about the impor-tance of Family Support Programs such as:Navy Fleet and Family Support Centers;Navy Child and Youth Programs; Navy Om-budsman Programs; and Family ReadinessGroups. He emphasized the positive impactof these programs and thanked the subcom-mittee for their continued support beforedelivering his final remarks on quality of life.

“As I have stated in prior testimonies,one of the most important and effectiveweapon systems we can provide our nationand Navy is a combination of individual andunit morale,” said Stevens. And it is my firmbelief that the support this subcommitteeprovides to the Navy greatly impacts ourability to sustain this weapon system.”

The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navyregularly testifies before Congress along withthe senior enlisted leaders of the other ser-vices. This was his third appearance beforethis congressional subcommittee.

For more information on MCPON’sactivities, visit https://www.facebook.com/13MCPON, www.twitter .com/mcpon13 and www.navy.mil/local/mcpon/

MCPON Stevens Delivers Congressional Testimony

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin L. Carey

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens testifies be-fore the U.S. House of Representatives on Sailor’s quality of life. Among hisconcerns, Stevens spoke about the future of service member’s health care,single-Sailor barracks, and family support programs.

March 71958 - Commissioning of USS Grayback

(SSG-574), the first submarine built fromkeel up with guided missile capability to fireRegulus II missile.

1960 - USS Kearsarge (CVS-33) rescuesfour Russian soldiers from their landingcraft 1,000 miles from Midway Island, whichwas drifting several weeks after their enginefailed off Kamchatka Peninsula.

1966 - Department of the Navy reorga-nized into present structure under CNO.

1967 - River patrol boats (PBRs) assistin Operation Overlord II in Rung Sat Zone,Vietnam.

1968 - Operation Coronado XII begins inMekong Delta, Vietnam.

1994 - Navy issues first orders to womenassigned aboard combat ship, USS Eisen-hower (CVN-69).

March 81854 - Commodore Matthew Perry opens

treaty negotiations with Japan.1862 - Ironclad ram CSS Virginia de-

stroys USS Cumberland and USS Congress.1945 - Phyllis Daley becomes first Afri-

can-American Ensign serving in the NavyNurse Corps.

1958 - Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64)is decommissioned, leaving the Navy with-out an active battleship for the first timesince 1895.

1965 - Seventh Fleet lands first majorMarine units in South Vietnam at Danang.

March 91798 - Appointment of the Navy’s first

surgeon, George Balfour.1847 - Commodore David Connor leads

successful amphibious assault near VeraCruz, Mexico

1862 - USS Monitor and CSS Virginia en-gage in the first battle between ironclads.

1914 - Test of wind tunnel at WashingtonNavy Yard.

March 101783 - USS Alliance, under Capt. John

Barry, defeats HMS Sybil in the West Indiesin what would be the final naval action ofthe Revolutionary War.

1933 - Pacific Fleet provides assistanceafter earthquake at Long Beach, Calif.

1945 - Navy and civilian nurses internedat Los Banos, Philippines, during World WarII are flown back to U.S. Navy nurses award-ed Bronze Stars for their service.

1948 - First use of jets assigned to opera-tional squadron (VF-5A) on board a carrier.

March 111935 - Birth of Naval Security Group

when OP-20G became the CommunicationsSecurity Group.

1941 - President Franklin D. Rooseveltsigns Lend-Lease Act.

1942 - In a PT boat, Lt. Cmdr. John Bulke-ley leaves the Philippines to take GeneralDouglas MacArthur to Australia.

1945 - Use of first Navy landing craft tocross Rhine River at Bad Neuenahr.

1965 - Operation Market Time patrolsbegin off South Vietnam coast.

This Week in Navy History

Photo courtesy of U.S. State Department

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Lend-Lease Act. The act autho-rized the president to “sell, transfer title to, or otherwise dispose of” militarysupplies to any foreign government whose defense the president consid-ered vital to the defense of the United States. It allowed the formally neutralUnited States to become, in Roosevelt’s words, the “arsenal of democracy”in the war against Nazi Germany.

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, includ-ing computers setup for individuals to goonline to different job banks, college andscholarship resources and career assess-ment tools. Resume Writing Workshopsare offered which includes Federal Re-sume Writing Interview Skills, informationon veterans’ benefits and a professionalresource library; Two TAP Seminars andone Executive TAP Seminar - five-day pro-grams - are offered monthly sponsoredby the departments of Labor and VeteranAffairs, and include information that willbenefit the transitioning military member.

Family Employment ReadinessProgram (FERP)

Offers seven basic services, which in-clude job search strategies, job readiness,resource information, job referral service,individual counseling assistance, careerplanning and links to education and vol-unteer opportunities.

Pre-Separation BriefingsService members preparing to transi-

tion from military to civilian life are re-quired by law to attend a pre-separationcounseling briefing. The pre-separationbrief is designed to make transitioningmilitary members aware of all the servicesand benefits available to them and theirfamily members under Transition GPS.These briefings will provide the informa-tion necessary to make more informeddecisions. For your convenience the pre-separation counseling briefing is availablethrough one-on-one appointments at Mil-itary and Family Support Center and canbe made through Centralized Schedulingat 202-685-6019.

DEPLOYMENT READINESS/FAMILY SERVICES

Personal Financial Management (PFM)Program offers individual and family fi-

nancial counseling, financial classes, andis responsible for the Command Financialspecialist training in the Region (NDW).

Life Skills EducationProvides presentations to help com-

mands meet requirements, as well as en-hance operational and personal readinessincluding parenting skills training, couplescommunication, anger and stress man-agement, conflict resolution, Child AbuseAwareness, Spouse Abuse Awareness andsuicide prevention. Trainings can be cus-tomized to fit needs of the command.

New Parent Support Program (NPS)Assists new parents in coping with the

demands of parenting and military lifethrough parenting education and train-ing and home visits to new parents priorto delivery and after delivery; informationand referral for military and community re-sources; child development screenings andmonitoring. All active duty members andtheir families who are pregnant and or havechildren in the home from infancy to threeyears old are eligible for these home visita-tion 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 familymembers with medical needs including re-source referral to medical, counseling andeducational services, support groups andcare providers. Assists in finding duty sta-tions where needs are met. Mandatory en-rollment per OPNAVINST 1754.2D.

New PHA ProcessThe purpose of this policy is to inform

all tenants of the new PHA process at theBranch Health Clinic Washington NavyYard. In attempts to alleviate the daily PHAcongestion, patients will now have an ap-pointed date and time to complete theirPHA. PHAs will be scheduled through theappointments line, 202-433-3132, and theservice member will be complete theirPHA on the provided date and time. PHAswill not be completed without a hard copyof the services member’s medical record.The patients’ medical record must eitherbe maintained at the Branch Health ClinicWashington Navy Yard or the patient mustphysically bring in their medical record.

If you have specific questions, pleasedirect your questions to me or the MedicalReadiness Department Leading Petty Of-ficer, HM2 Matteson, Althea, althea.mat-teson@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-oldsand 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.

Download the Free “ABSalute” AppThe JBAB Warfighter & Family Readi-

ness Marketing Department developed afree smartphone application, bringing its

resources to customers and employees ona 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.

Start off the New Yearat the Fitness Center!

If your New Year’s Resolution for 2015was to get into shape, the Washington NavyYard Fitness Center has some great pro-grams and promotions for you!

Group Exercise ScheduleClasses throughout the month of Janu-

ary are FREE* to all! So come on out andtry something new to spice up your work-out routine!

MondayExtreme Fitness 1045-1130High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

1140-1225 Stretch & Tone 1235-1320(NEW!) Cycle Strong 1615-1700 (NEW!)

TuesdayYoga 1140-1225Cycling 1235-1320

WednesdayCross Training 1100-1145 (NEW!)Absolute and Roll & Stretch 1200-1245

(NEW!) Yoga 1615-1700ThursdayYoga Express 0700-0730 (NEW!)Beginner HIIT 1045-1130 (NEW!)Yoga 1615-1700 (NEW!)FridayDelvin’s Challenge 1100-1145*Tae Kwon Do Class is not included in

the FREE Group Exercise Promo. Please seethe Fitness Center Staff for more informa-tion about Tae Kwon Do.

Annual 10lb. ChallengeJanuary 5th thru March 31stDo you need direction and motivation

to lose the weight you’ve always wanted toloose or the weight that snuck up on youduring the holidays?

Goal - Lose 10 lbs.!Registration & Weigh-In/Weigh-Out

Dates - Everyone must weigh-in at theFitness Center, in the Lobby on the samescale. This keeps it consistent.

First Weigh-in: January 5-7, 2015Required Mid Weigh-in: February 16-18,

2015Weigh-out: March 30-31, 2015Cost & Eligibility - $10 & Open to all

WNY PersonnelProgram IncentivesFREE Group Exercise Classes for ALL

during the month of January. Contractorswho participate in the program will be giv-en access to the Fitness Center at no chargethroughout the program. Losers of 10lbs ormore will split the pot of money made fromregistration. If all registrants lose 10lbs (wewill work for that to happen) then every-body will get their $10 back!

For additional information, contact:WNY Fitness Center Staff at 202-433-2282 orstop by the Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 22

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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Join the Washington Rugby ClubThe Washington Rugby Club is seeking players to

join its ranks. Practices are at Model Secondary Schoolfor the Deaf on the Gallaudet Campus, Gallaudet-NOMAmetro on the red line, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 PMand last roughly two hours.

Formore information, visit the club’s website at http://washingtonrugbyclub.org/.

Navy Museums Offers Well-Appointed Ceremonial and Meeting SpacesLooking for a suitable location to hold your retirement/promotion or change of

command ceremony? Look no further! The Navy Museum located at the histori-cal Washington Navy Yard has just what you’re looking for. We have two locationsto choose from, both with one of kind naval backdrops (Main Museum - Bldg. 76,and the Cold War Gallery - Bldg. 70). Both venues are free of charge to both activeduty military and Civil Service personnel to use during our normal business hours(9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundaysand Holidays (except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and NewYear’s Day). We also provide support for receptions in conjunction with ceremonies.In addition, the Navy Museum is available for after-hour and weekend events toboth military and civilian organizations.

Besides ceremonial support, the Navy Museum also boasts an ample MuseumEducation Center which can be used for meetings, command training, lectures,etc. (seating capacity is approximately 100 and has audio and visual capability)Another popular meeting location we offer is our Ready Room Theater within theCold War Gallery, which resembles an actual carrier ready room aboard ship. Thisvenue seats 23 people comfortably (can be expanded to 30) and has audio andvideo capability. If you would like further information, or would like to scheduleone of our venues during normal working hours, please contact Mr. Frank Arre at(202) 433-2385. For after-hour and weekend events, please contact the Naval His-torical Foundation at (202) 678-4333, Ext 1. Stop by and check us out. We’re sureyou won’t be disappointed!

Follow NSAW on Facebook and TwitterNSAW has a Facebook fan page in order to provide updated information to all NSAW

residents, tenants, employees (military, civilianandcontractors), and theAmericanpublic.www.facebook.com/NavalSupportActivityWashingtonAlso, followusonTwitter@NSAWashingtonPA-http://twitter.com/NSAWashingtonPA.NSAW also has a Twitter page for theWashington Navy Yard to provide the public

with up-to-date operating hours of the Navy Yard portion of DC’s Riverwalk.Follow us on Twitter @WNYRiverwalk - http://twitter.com/WNYRiverwalkShow your support and see exciting news relating to Naval Support Activity

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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.

NSAW News

From Chief of Naval PersonnelPublic Affairs

Military servicemembers’ February leaveand earning statement (LES) will carry a re-minder that as of Oct. 1, any accrued leavemore than 60 days will be lost.

Since 2008 Sailors have been allowed tocarryover up to 75 days of leave each fiscalyear as authorized by Congress. That autho-rization will end at the end of fiscal year 2015after which leave carryover will revert to 60days. In general, any leave balance in excessof 60 days on Sept. 30, 2015 will be lost.

Service members’ LES may have an in-correct use/lose leave balance. DefenseFinance and Accounting Services (DFAS) isreprogramming pay systems to account forthe return to the 60 day leave carryover bythe June 2015 LES.

Sailors should check their LES and talk

with their Command Pass Coordinator(CPC) for help understanding their correctuse/lose balance.

There are some specific exceptions. Sail-ors with more leave days than the autho-rized carryover limit, who are also assignedto hostile fire or imminent danger pay areasor deployed on a ship or mobile unit for atleast 60 continuous days, may apply for spe-cial leave accrual (SLA) to retain any excessleave days. This request is typically done atthe command level. Instructions on how toapply for and administer SLA are outlined inMILPERSMAN 1050-070.

Sailors are encouraged to work with theircommands to manage their leave balancesthroughout FY15.

Commands with questions on leave poli-cies should contact their local PersonnelSupport Detachment (PSD) or call the NPCCustomer Service Center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC (1-866-827-5672).

Leave-Use It or Lose It

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bradley J. Gee

U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class David Yee, assigned to the USS Nimitz(CVN 68), hugs his kids during liberty call at Naval Air Station North Island.Nimitz returned to Naval Air Station North Island after completing a sustain-ment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

From NAVSEA Public Affairs

The Washington Navy Yard establishedtwo slug lines for commutersMonday to helpalleviate parking congestion on the yard.

DESTINATIONS:The two locations, selected based on a zip

code analysis, are:1) Horner Road - Woodbridge2) Rte. 610 - Stafford.BASE LOCATIONS:The slug line locations will be on Patter-

son Ave, the one-way (northbound) street onthe East side of the Bldg. 28 parking garage.

Signs will be posted on the left-side side-walk. The Horner road pick up point willbe on the Northeast corner of Bldg. 176,and the Rte. 610 pick-up point will be at theNortheast corner of Bldg. 201. Lines shouldform to theWest between the buildings, andnot along the roadside sidewalk.

If you’d like more information aboutSlugging, visit www.slug-lines.com. Sluggingis a term used to describe a unique form ofcommuting found in the Washington, D.C.,area. It is unique because people commut-

ing stop to pick up other passengers eventhough they are total strangers. However,slugging is a very organized system with itsown set of rules, proper etiquette, and spe-cific pick-ups and drop-offs locations. Thesystem of slugging is quite simple: A carneeding additional passengers to meet therequired three-person HOV minimum pullsup to one of the known slug lines and picksup sluggers.

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not have such credentials, such as to visit the museum orthe credit union,” said Pecci. “All they have to do is go tothe Visitor Control Center and tell them where on the basethey’re going, and request unescorted access. If anyonerequests unescorted access to the installation, we have toprove identity and run an FBI background check.”

To complete the background check, the individual re-questing unescorted access provides their identificationand fills out a form with some personal information, whichis then run against a database.

“It’s instantaneous. We run the check right there,” saidPecci. “The longest part is filling out the form; someone vetsthem right there to make sure they have no warrants for ar-rest,major felonies, or other such criminal activity on their re-cord that would bar themaccess to the yard. And the informa-tion on that form is safeguarded. Once their identity is proven

and background checked, we issue them a day pass. But if wecan’t prove someone’s identity, we can’t let them on.”

Pecci said the reason behind the procedure is to safeguardpersonnel and visitors frompotential threats while they are atthe Washington Navy Yard and other installations.

“The goal is to limit chances of harmful or violent acts frombeing introduced to our visitors and personnel,” said Pecci.“Somemay see it as an inconvenience at times, but it really isfor the safety of everyone. And it has been successful.”

In the end, whether they work or visit the WashingtonNavy Yard, everyone should know they are safe while theyare here, Pecci said.

“We want the community to know that the yard is herefor them to visit, because we’re just as much a part of thecommunity,” said Pecci. “We work closely with the institu-tions here to make sure that visitors can easily access whatthe Navy Yard has to offer, that personnel can do the jobsthey need to do.”

For more information about visiting the WashingtonNavy Yard, or questions about installation access, callthe Pass and ID office in the Visitors Center at (202) 433-3738/3506, or visit www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/instal-lations/nsa_washington.html.

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political, military, and ideological conflict that was wagedworldwide for almost 50 years. Themuseum also offers edu-cational programs for students and educators throughoutthe year. Escorted personnel are asked to schedule their vis-its between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays, and10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekends.

Naval History and Heritage Command805 Kidder Breese Street SEWashington Navy Yard, D.C. 20374Hours vary, please call to schedulehttp://www.history.navy.mil/The NHHC offers visitors a wide variety of historical re-

sources for educators, students, and history buffs. Visitinghours are by appointment only, so individuals must callahead to schedule a visit. Included in the command is theArchives Branch, which features the Operational Recordsand Personal Papers department (202-433-3224, archive-mail@navy.mil), Ship and Aviation Unit Records depart-ment(202-433-3224, shiphistory@navy.mil, aviationhisto-ry@navy.mil), and the Photographic Section (202-433-2765,nhhcphotoarchives@navy.mil). Also included is the Under-water Archaeology department (nhhcunderwaterarchaeol-ogy@navy.mil).

Navy Department LibraryBldg. 44, 1st FloorWashington Navy Yard, D.C. 20374Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Reference assistance not

available on Wednesdays) Reference 202-433-7833 Circula-tion 202-433-4132

Another resource for educators, students, and historians,the Navy Department Library offers a great deal of infor-mation. Upcoming construction may limit access to certainmaterials, so please call ahead to coordinate.

For more information about Washington Navy Yard at-tractions and base access, visit http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/installations/nsa_washington.html.

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From Naval Education and TrainingCommand Public Affairs

Naval Education and Training Command(NETC) will administratively realign the Na-vy’s Voluntary Education (VOLED) programunder Naval Education and Training Profes-sional Development and Technology Center(NETPDTC) in Pensacola, Fla., Feb 23.

According to Rear Adm. Mike White,commander of the Naval Education andTraining Command, the move will be ad-ministrative and will have zero impact onthe purpose, mission or abilities of VOLED.

“For the Sailor using VOLED, the changewill be seamless and transparent,” saidWhite. “In fact, each of the 33 Navy CollegeOffices worldwide and the Virtual EducationCenter (VEC) will remain unchanged; theywill retain the same physical locations, thesame telephone numbers, the same emailaddresses, and the same commitment toserving service members.”

VOLED will continue to support Sailorswith dedicated, committed assistance and

counseling to help them develop tailoredplans to meet their educational and creden-tialing goals.

VOLED is currently celebrating 40 yearsof Sailors’ educational successes through di-verse programs including tuition assistance,numerous testing programs, the Navy Col-lege Program for Afloat College Education(NCPACE) - where Sailors can completecourses while on type 2 and 4 sea duty, andthe United Services Military ApprenticeshipProgram (USMAP) - which provides Sailorswith the opportunity to earn a certificate ofapprenticeship from the U.S. Department ofLabor by documenting tasks of their Navyrating while on the job.

Regardless of the educational goal, NavyCollege Offices and the Virtual EducationCenter are available to assist Sailors in ac-celerating their future.

For more information on Navy VoluntaryEducation, visit the Navy College Programwebsite: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil.

For more news from Naval Educationand Training Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnet/.

Navy’s Voluntary EducationProgram Realigning

From Naval Facilities Engineer-ing Command Public Affairs

Naval Facilities Engineering Command(NAVFAC) Washington celebrates NationalEngineers Week February 22-28.

NAVFAC is the Navy Systems Commandresponsible for planning, designing, con-structing and maintaining all facilities andinfrastructure for the Navy and MarineCorps as well as our other supported Com-manders to meet their specific mission re-quirements.

“We are focused on providing and main-taining energy efficient and sustainable fa-cilities and promoting environmental stew-ardship,” said Thomas Cox, PE; capital im-provements business line coordinator andchief engineer. “This is all accomplished viaa highly dynamic collaborative effort acrossthe various business and support lines andfunctional areas.

NAVFAC Washington civilian engineersand Navy Civil Engineer Corps officersacross the National Capitol Region sup-port a highly diverse shore infrastructurethat ranges from highly complex energet-ics RDT&E and manufacturing facilities, tomedical clinics and hospitals, aircraft testfacilities, general and administrative facili-ties, and educational institutions.

The purpose of National Engineers Weekis to call attention to the contributions thatengineers make to society. It is also a timefor engineers to emphasize to others theimportance of learning math, science, andtechnical skills.

NAVFAC Washington employs morethan 230 engineers in a variety of engineer-ing disciplines, including civil, mechanical,electrical, structural, architectural, fire pro-tection, environmental, and construction.“I am very proud to be part of the team ofengineers at NAVFAC Washington,” saidCapt. Tony Edmonds, commanding officer.“Our engineers deliver critical infrastruc-ture and tremendous capability to supportNavy readiness and National Security.”

National Engineers Week is held in con-junction with the birthday of PresidentGeorge Washington. Washington is some-times referred to as the nation’s first engi-neer, notably for his survey work. Althoughhe had a limited formal education, Wash-ington acquired surveying skills very early inhis life and became a master technician andmentor. In fact, in 1749, at the young age of17, Washington was appointed the SurveyorGeneral of Virginia.

National Engineers Week was started bythe National Society of Professional Engi-neers in 1951. http://www.nspe.org/

NAVFAC WashingtonCelebrates NationalEngineers Week

For more news from other bases around the Washington, D.C. area,

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