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Financial Aid Workshop March 27 at 10 a.m. See page 2 for info. INDEX INSIDE Local .............................. 2 Classifieds ........................ 7 Vol. 50, No. 36 Thursday, March 15, 2012 Serving the Military Community in Southeastern Connecticut since 1918 SUBASE Program makes donation Page 3 Celebrating Women’s History Month Page 4 40 Sargent Drive New Haven, CT 06511 PRSRT/STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SHORE LINE NEWSPAPERS Local blood drive gives gift of life Page 8 By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair GROTON, Conn. – For 70 years dogs of all breeds have served in the United States Armed Forces, from WWII and Korea to the Global War on Terrorism, dogs have served faithful- ly. They have been scouts, sentry’s, bomb and drug detectors, lookouts and much more, always serving along side their handlers and becoming an indispensible part of the military. On March 13, 1942, the U.S. Army created the K- 9 Corps, enlisting dogs to help with sentry duty, search out explosives, and even scout ahead of troops. By 1944 the initial allowed breeds had been cut down to seven, including German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, Siberian huskies, farm collies and Malamutes. Serving with distinction in the European and Pacific theaters, the early K-9’s saved lifes and added a new ability to ground forces. After WWII, the military police took control of the working dog program. As members of the mili- Military Working Dogs turn 70…In human years Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair GROTON, Conn. - Master-at-Arms Seaman Andrew Heuer and his military Working Dog (MWD) perform a search of the Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) long-term storage lot for training. Heuer and his Belgian Malinois searched the lot for multiple items his MWD is trained to detect. Base readies for support activity closure, traffic impacts during exercise next week By Navy New London Public Affairs GROTON, Conn. - Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) is clos- ing several base support activities and anticipating some local traffic impacts as it participates in a Navy–wide security train- ing exercise next week. SUBASE may increase its Force Protection Condition as part of the annual exer- cise, titled Solid Curtain/ Citadel Shield, taking place March 19-24. The Force Protection Condition increase, expected to occur March 22-24, will limit access to the base and may result in some local traffic impacts due to increased vehicle inspections and security measures. “In an effort to limit backup at the gates during March 22-24, we’re closing some of our base support activities that family mem- bers and retirees often fre- quent,” said Commander Mike Pennington, SUBASE Executive Officer. “We’re urging people to stay away from the base on those dates unless it is absolutely necessary.” The Commissary, Navy Exchange, Fleet and Family Support Center, and most on-base Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) facilities will be closed. The only on-base MWR facilities that will be open are Morton Hall Gymnasium, the Liberty Center, and Reunions bowling complex; but, these facilities will not be conducting any sched- uled classes or organized events. Additionally, SUBASE’s Housing Office will be closed March 23 and the Personnel Support Activity Detachment (PSAD) will be offering limited servic- es. The PSAD recommends personnel telephone their customer service desk at (860) 694-2768 to verify service availability. Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton will be han- dling acute care cases only for active duty service members. Off base, the Child Development Center, the Dolphin Mart, and the Navy Lodge will be open for normal business. “Members of our Navy New London community who have questions or concerns about a support activity, and its status dur- ing the exercise, should call that activity now and find out,” Pennington said. SUBASE will also insti- tute a Mission Essential Personnel (MEP) measure during the Force Protection Condition increase. “For SUBASE, only people essential to secur- ing the base and getting submarines to sea would come to work,” said Pennington. The MEP measure should aid in helping alle- viate congestion at base entrances, as non-MEP will be encouraged, but not required, to remain away from the base March 23. Conducted at Naval bases and installations throughout the continen- tal United States, Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2012 is not in response to any specific threat, but is a regularly- scheduled, security train- ing exercise coordinated by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Commander, Naval Installations Command. Earth Day Challenge is fast approaching By Navy New London Public Affairs GROTON, Conn. - The world celebrates Earth Day, Sunday April 22 this year, and once again, Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) chal- lenges local commands and activities to make a differ- ence by thinking globally and acting locally through the fifth annual Earth Day challenge. Last year, a score of commands and activities, and nearly 240 sailors and civilians, participated in an array of environmentally focused community out- reach events in honor of earth day. In all, more than 1,400 hours of volunteer time were contributed to the projects. This year, SUBASE, will again be partnering with regional state parks, towns and local land conservancies to undertake environmental stewardship projects. Your help is needed to participate in work crews assisting our local land managers to clean-up trails and shorelines, pick up debris and remove inva- sive plant species. Projects are available to all levels of physical ability and you will be helping the environ- ment and supporting your local communities at the same time. During the week of April 16 through 22, SUBASE hopes to put at least 10 work crews out in the local area. Projects, dates, and hours are flexible to accom- modate your schedules. As Earth Day 2012 approaches, join us in thinking globally and act- ing locally to protect our environment and improve our planet. Consider taking part in a good cause; par- ticipate in the fifth annual SUBASE NLON Earth Day challenge! Don’t be the last command on your block to sign up. Continued on page 3 Testing for Second Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair GROTON, Conn. – Information Sytems Technician (IT) 3rd class Terrin Clark prepares to answer a question on her IT2 advancement exam during the Navy-wide advancement exam on March 8. More than 200 third class petty officers filled the Morton Hall gym- nasium to participate in the exam. Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair GROTON, Conn. Seaman Joshua Hall and Machinist Mate 1st Class Carl Meyer from Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) pick up leaves and debris at Bluff Point State Park April 21, 2011, during the Fourth Annual Earth Day Challenge. More than 50 BESS students and staff members fanned out across the park to clean up litter and debris last year.

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Page 1: INDEX [docshare02.docshare.tips]docshare02.docshare.tips/files/9389/93892914.pdf · 2017. 1. 16. · p.m. in Parish Hall. The price of a Fish and Chips or Baked Fish and Rice dinner

Financial Aid Workshop March 27 at 10 a.m. See page 2 for info.

INDEX

INSIDE

Local..............................2Classifieds........................7

Vol. 50, No. 36 Thursday, March 15, 2012Serving the Military Community in Southeastern Connecticut since 1918

SUBASE Program makes donation

Page 3

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Page 4

40 Sargent DriveNew

Haven, CT 06511PRSRT/STD

U.S. POSTAGE PAIDSHORE LINE

NEWSPAPERS

Local blood drive gives gift of life

Page 8

By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. – For 70 years dogs of all breeds have served in the United States Armed Forces, from WWII and Korea to the Global War on Terrorism, dogs have served faithful-ly. They have been scouts, sentry’s, bomb and drug detectors, lookouts and much more, always serving along side their handlers and becoming an indispensible part of the military.

On March 13, 1942, the U.S. Army created the K-9 Corps, enlisting dogs

to help with sentry duty, search out explosives, and even scout ahead of troops. By 1944 the initial allowed breeds had been cut down to seven, including German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, Siberian huskies, farm collies and Malamutes.

Serving with distinction in the European and Pacific theaters, the early K-9’s saved lifes and added a new ability to ground forces. After WWII, the military police took control of the working dog program.

As members of the mili-

Military Working Dogs turn 70…In human years

Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. - Master-at-Arms Seaman Andrew Heuer and his military Working Dog (MWD) perform a search of the Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) long-term storage lot for training. Heuer and his Belgian Malinois searched the lot for multiple items his MWD is trained to detect.

Base readies for support activity closure, traffic impacts during exercise next week

By Navy New London Public Affairs

GROTON, Conn. - Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) is clos-ing several base support activities and anticipating some local traffic impacts as it participates in a Navy–wide security train-ing exercise next week.

SUBASE may increase its Force Protection Condition as part of the annual exer-cise, titled Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield, taking

place March 19-24.The Force Protection

Condition increase, expected to occur March 22-24, will limit access to the base and may result in some local traffic impacts due to increased vehicle inspections and security measures.

“In an effort to limit backup at the gates during March 22-24, we’re closing some of our base support activities that family mem-bers and retirees often fre-quent,” said Commander Mike Pennington, SUBASE

Executive Officer. “We’re urging people to stay away from the base on those dates unless it is absolutely necessary.”

The Commissary, Navy Exchange, Fleet and Family Support Center, and most on-base Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) facilities will be closed.

The only on-base MWR facilities that will be open are Morton Hall Gymnasium, the Liberty Center, and Reunions bowling complex; but,

these facilities will not be conducting any sched-uled classes or organized events.

Additionally, SUBASE’s Housing Office will be closed March 23 and the Personnel Support Activity Detachment (PSAD) will be offering limited servic-es. The PSAD recommends personnel telephone their customer service desk at (860) 694-2768 to verify service availability.

Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton will be han-dling acute care cases only

for active duty service members.

Off base, the Child Development Center, the Dolphin Mart, and the Navy Lodge will be open for normal business.

“Members of our Navy New London community who have questions or concerns about a support activity, and its status dur-ing the exercise, should call that activity now and find out,” Pennington said.

SUBASE will also insti-tute a Mission Essential Personnel (MEP) measure during the Force Protection Condition increase.

“For SUBASE, only people essential to secur-ing the base and getting submarines to sea would come to work,” said Pennington.

The MEP measure should aid in helping alle-viate congestion at base entrances, as non-MEP will be encouraged, but not required, to remain away from the base March 23.

Conducted at Naval bases and installations throughout the continen-tal United States, Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2012 is not in response to any specific threat, but is a regularly-scheduled, security train-ing exercise coordinated by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Commander, Naval Installations Command.

Earth Day Challenge is fast approachingBy Navy New London Public

Affairs

GROTON, Conn. - The world celebrates Earth Day, Sunday April 22 this year, and once again, Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) chal-lenges local commands and activities to make a differ-ence by thinking globally and acting locally through the fifth annual Earth Day challenge.

Last year, a score of commands and activities, and nearly 240 sailors and civilians, participated in an array of environmentally focused community out-reach events in honor of earth day. In all, more than 1,400 hours of volunteer time were contributed to the projects.

This year, SUBASE, will again be partnering with regional state parks, towns and local land conservancies to undertake environmental stewardship projects.

Your help is needed to participate in work crews assisting our local land managers to clean-up trails

and shorelines, pick up debris and remove inva-sive plant species. Projects are available to all levels of physical ability and you will be helping the environ-ment and supporting your

local communities at the same time.

During the week of April 16 through 22, SUBASE hopes to put at least 10 work crews out in the local area. Projects, dates, and

hours are flexible to accom-modate your schedules.

As Earth Day 2012 approaches, join us in thinking globally and act-ing locally to protect our environment and improve

our planet. Consider taking part in a good cause; par-ticipate in the fifth annual SUBASE NLON Earth Day challenge! Don’t be the last command on your block to sign up.

Continued on page 3

Testing for Second

Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. – Information Sytems Technician (IT) 3rd class Terrin Clark prepares to answer a question on her IT2 advancement exam during the Navy-wide advancement exam on March 8. More than 200 third class petty officers filled the Morton Hall gym-nasium to participate in the exam.

Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. – Seaman Joshua Hall and Machinist Mate 1st Class Carl Meyer from Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) pick up leaves and debris at Bluff Point State Park April 21, 2011, during the Fourth Annual Earth Day Challenge. More than 50 BESS students and staff members fanned out across the park to clean up litter and debris last year.

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2 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, March 15, 2012

News in your communityVFW to host cancer fundaiser

VFW Post 189 located at at 110 Garfield Ave. in New London will host a Cancer Fundraiser, March 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. They will be serving a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Plate for $12 and a Corned Beef Rueben Sandwich Plate for $9. All proceeds will be donated to various cancer programs.

For tickets, call Post 189 at (860) 447-9059 or Kim at (860) 449-9267.

Church hosts Lenten Fish Fry

Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Gales Ferry is hosting Friday Night Lenten Fish Fry’s, March 16, 23, and 30 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Parish Hall.

The price of a Fish and Chips or Baked Fish and Rice dinner is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, and $5 for children. Clam Chowder is also available. A cup is $2 and a bowl is $3. Take out is available from 4 to 6 p.m. Call (860) 464-7852.

Crafters needed for Spring Craft Fair

Crafters are needed for the Spring Craft Fair at the Groton Lodge of Elks, April 21. Contact Eileen at (860) 912-7119 for more information. The craft fair proceeds benefit youth activity programs.

Library lends Nooks, Kindles

The Naval Submarine Base New London library has five Nooks and five Kindles available for cir-culation.

They come preloaded with e-books, many of which are on the best sell-er list. For more informa-tion, call the library at (860) 694-3723.

Volunteer for The Cove

The Cove Center for Grieving Children is offer-

ing training this winter open to all interested individuals. All five Cove sites are cur-rently recruiting volunteers for the current and upcom-ing program years!

The training consists of three modules. Attendance at all three sessions is man-datory. All sessions will be held in Madison, Conn. - contact The Cove for more details.

There is a $75 administra-tive fee to cover the costs of a mandatory criminal and DCF background check. A unique fundraising oppor-tunity exists for interested volunteers to underwrite the cost through First Giving.

To register, contact Karen at (203) 634-0500 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Adoption: How to get started

Connecticut Adoption & Family Services, a non-prof-it full-service adoption agen-cy, located in New London serving all of Connecticut, will sponsor informa-tion sessions at the Groton Public Library, located at 52 Newtown Road in Groton, April 5 and May 3 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Pre-registration is required. Call (860) 444-0553 or e-mail [email protected] to register or schedule a one-on-one adoption inquiry meeting at the Connecticut Adoption & Family Services offices in New London.

USS Iwo Jima reunion planned

The USS Iwo Jima (LPH2/LHD7) Shipmates Organization will host a reunion for all ship’s com-pany and embarked Navy and Marine Corps person-nel, June 6 through 10, 2012, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tysons Corner, in McLean, Va. For more information, contact Robert G. McAnally at (757) 723-0317, via e-mail at [email protected] or by regular mail: 152 Frissell St., Hampton, VA 23663.

This newspaper is an authorized publication for personnel of the Department of Defense and their families. Contents of The Dolphin are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the Department of the Navy.

Commanding Officer Naval Submarine Base New London

Capt. Marc W. DennoExecutive Officer Naval Submarine Base New London

Cmdr. Michael A. PenningtonCommand Master Chief Naval Submarine Base New

LondonCMDCM(SS) Thomas Vatter

Public Affairs Officer - Christopher ZendanEditor - Sheryl Walsh

Editorial Assistant - Christina LoughPublic Affairs Staff - MCC(SW) James O’Donnell, MC1(AW) Peter Blair and MCSN Gabriel Bevan

• NEWS - The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of the Naval Submarine Base New London. News items and photos must be received by 4 p.m. the Friday before publication. News ideas and questions can be directed to Christopher Zendan at 694-5980. Readers can e-mail us at [email protected]. Log onto the Web site at www.dolphin-news.com.

• ADDRESS - The Dolphin staff can be reached at 694-3514 or write to: The Dolphin, Naval Submarine Base New London PAO, Box 44, Groton, CT 06349-5044. All news releases should be sent to this address.

• ADVERTISING - Advertisements are solicited by Shore Line Newspapers and not the editorial staff or Public Affairs Office. Inquiries regarding advertisements should be directed to the Display Advertising or Classified Advertising depart-ments.

Display Advertising, Laura Carpenter at (203) 752-2704, or Betsy Lemkin at (203) 752-2706

Classified Advertising (in Conn.) (800) 922-7066Classified Advertising (outside Conn.) (203) 789-5200

The Dolphin is published every Thursday by Shoreline Newspapers, 40 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511. Telephone (203) 752-2701. Minimum weekly circulation 10,000.

John Slater, General ManagerShore Line Newspapers

The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the Naval Submarine Base New London Public Affairs Office.

The Dolphin is published by Shoreline Newspapers, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of Defense or the U.S. Navy under exclusive written contract with the Naval Submarine Base New London.

The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts of supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense or Shoreline Newspapers of the products and services advertised.

Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail-able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron.

This newspaper is printed on recycled newsprint. Please help conserve our resources and recycle this paper when you are

finished with it.

Today is the last day to make reservations for the SUBVETS Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, sched-uled for St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner will consist of Corned Beef and Cabbage, Pasta, vegetable and salad bar served at the club-house, which is located at 40 School Street in Groton. All members and their guests are invited to attend. Advance payment of $8.50 per person is required. Remember, today is the last day to make your reserva-tions for the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner.

The Holland Club will have their monthly lun-cheon, March 20 at 11:30 a.m., at the clubhouse. The guest for this luncheon will be USCG Captain Eric C. Jones, Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle.

All events are only open to members of U.S. SUBVETS and their guests.

U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc. is a National Organization of more than 13,000 members. Groton Base alone has more than 2,050 members already for 2012. The only requirement for membership is to be designated qualified in submarines and pay the applicable amount for dues. Membership is open to active duty officers and enlisted personnel as well as all retired or non-career submariners.

For directions, costs or additional information about SUBVETS Groton or any of the above events, contact the SUBVETS Groton Base Commander, John Carcioppolo, at (860) 514–7064 or e-mail [email protected].

Remember, March 27 is Connecticut Viet Nam Veterans Welcome Home Day!

SUBVETS announce March events

By William Kenny

SOBCGROTON, Conn. -

Fifty-seven officers, Class 12020, graduated from the Submarine Officer Basic Course, March 2.

Retired Captain James Patton, Jr., was the guest speaker.

Ensign Miles Garrett received the L. Y. Spear Award and a gold watch, from Henry Nardone, a trustee of the Spear Foundation, in recogni-tion of his overall superior academic performance as the Basic Course Honor Graduate.

Ensign Joshua Bergeron was recipient of the Admiral Andrew I. McKee Award. The McKee award is given to the graduate

who displays excellence in the submarine systems and diving trainer portions of the course and, who dem-onstrates superior perfor-mance in the areas of sub-marine design and safety.

Ensign Matthew Linsley was awarded the Naval Submarine League Tactical Excellence Award for achieving the greatest understanding of Target Motion Analysis (TMA) as measured by demonstrat-ed proficiency in plotting mechanics and fire control system operation. BESS

Eighty-eight Sailors, Class 12140, USS Flasher (SS 249), graduated from Basic Enlisted Submarine School, March 9.

Sonar Techncian 2nd Class (SS) Adam Gabor, Electronics Technician

2nd Class (SS) Mario Hose and Fire Control Technician 1st Class (SS) Boris Skopovi were class instructors.

Yeoman 1st Class Luis Matamoros was Class Honorman with a 95.80 Grade Point Average. Matamoros joins the crew of USS Jacksonville (SSN 699).

Seaman Recruit Dedrick Wright was recipient of the Submarine League’s William Purdum Award for most improved stu-dent. Wright continues in Basic Mechanical Skills, BMS, training.

Seaman Justin Stewart received the Navy League Award, recognizing his academic efforts. Stewart continues in Apprentice Team Training, ATT.

ET3 Ryan Sullivan was

Class Leader and recipient of the Heritage Award.

Seaman Apprentice Dennis Zipprich was meritoriously advanced because of his academic achievement. Zipprich also continues in ATT.

With Grade Point Averages exceeding 90.0, SN Philip Weber, SA Christopher Swain, SN Christopher Arnold, SA Franklin Zelaya, SR Zachariah Klennart, SA Calvin Carrero, SR Jonathan Allender, Engineman 2nd Class Jeremiah Neidert, ET1 Raymond Rushing, SN Emilio Nardi and SN Michael Donza joined Zipprich, Sullivan, Stewart and Matamoros as Graduates with Distinction.

Sailors graduate from SUBSCOL classes

Submarine Learning Center selects Civilian of the Year for 2011

By William KennySubmarine Learning Center

Public Affairs

GROTON, Conn. - Submarine Learning Center Commanding Officer Emil C. Casciano offered con-gratulations and presented the 2011 Civilian of the Year Pamela Rodgers with a certificate and plaque dur-ing a ceremony, March 9.

Rodgers is Submarine Learning Center’s Financial Management Analyst assigned to the headquarters in Groton, Connecticut, and respon-sible for creation, imple-mentation and monitor-ing of the SLC spending plan to provide best use of available funding while maintaining a viable bud-get.

She was cited for “display(ing) the high-est efficiency, dedication, management and oversight of the SLC Headquarters’ financial program and execution.

“Her attention to detail, skillful planning, resource management, and budget-ing capabilities directly impacted SLC operations during fiscally challeng-ing conditions. Her pro-fessional knowledge, will-ing responsiveness, and steady attitude make her a valued SLC team member to all and a most-capable acting Comptroller on fre-

quent occasions.” Rodgers displayed

a keen ability to assess and resolve many issues across the broad spectrum of SLC’s budgetary envi-ronment.

“I’m honored; very hon-ored - and completely sur-prised!” said Rodgers.

“But, as far as I’m con-cerned, it’s a team award. I’m very fortunate to be part of this team and to work with very talented people who see their jobs as helping others succeed in theirs.”

Rodgers’ selfless dedica-tion has helped make her a stand-out SLC employ-ee. For her selection as Civilian of the Year, Rodgers receives time-off and monetary rewards.

Steven Mcbride, SLC Comptroller, offered, “Pam Rodgers is very devoted to her work, our team and this command’s mission. She is the consummate team player. No task is too tall for her to tackle; a true professional in every phase of her job!”

SLC Executive Director Jon Houser added, “Mrs. Rodgers is a stellar per-former in a department that helps make every other aspect of the SLC

possible. She has rou-tinely gone above and beyond the scope of her assigned duties. Her selec-tion as our SLC Civilian of the Year is well deserved.

Her dedication, perfor-mance and profession-alism are what we have come to expect from our staff.”

The Submarine Learning Center creates, coordinates and executes the future training and education vision for the Submarine Force and is accountable for all under-sea curriculums, train-

ing delivery methodolo-gies, and for developing and maintaining profes-sional development con-tinuums for all undersea warfare ratings to include Electronics Technician (SS), Electronics Technician (SW), Fire Control Technician, Machinist’s Mate (SS), Missile Technician, and Sonar Technician.

Photo by William Kenny

GROTON, Conn. - Submarine Learning Center (SLC) Commanding Officer Captain Emil C. Casciano, right, offers a congratulatory handshake and a presentation plaque to the SLC 2011 Civilian of the Year, Pamela Rodgers, March 9.

News from SUBASE’s Navy College OfficeFinancial Aid Workshop

NCO’s monthly Financial Aid Brief will be held March 27.

The briefing provides you with the tools and

information necessary to successfully navigate through the financial aid process. The brief-ing will cover the appli-cation process, scholar-ships and other funding resources.

The briefing will be held at 10 a.m. at Navy College Office, Building 83, room 148.

Active duty, family members and civilians are welcome to attend.

Scholarship information

The Military Community Scholarships & Financial

Aid Explorer provides military members and families with a web-based tool for identifying and exploring Scholarships and financial aid options. It includes information on scholarships and financial aid offerings for a variety of public and private orga-nizations. Go to www.mcsfex.net.

Branch and Unit 20, Fleet Reserve Association, will hold their regular monthly meetings tonight at the Branch Home. Unit 20 will meet at 6 p.m. and Branch 20 at 7 p.m. All members in good standing are encouraged to attend these meetings.

The Nominations Committee is seeking members to run for office for the Association year 2012-2013. All offices for the Branch and members of the Board of Directors are up for election and/or re-election. Any member in good standing interested in running for any of these offices is encouraged to contact the Nominations Committee or the Branch President. Elections will be conducted at the May meeting. For more information, call the Branch Home at (860) 445-0731.

Winners of the 2011 Americanism Essay Contest have been selected at the Branch level and their essays forwarded to the Essay Contest Chairman of the New England Region for competition with other students in their grade levels. At the Branch level, all essays received compete against each other, regardless of the students’ grade level. This year’s Branch level winners are: 1st Place, Brett T. Morris, a 12th grader from Farmington, Conn.; 2nd Place, Hua Wen Booth, a 9th grader from Branford, Conn.; and 3rd Place, Cathy Guo, an 11th grader from Madison, Conn. Although she did not place at the Branch level, the essay by Katie Wojcik, a 10th grader from Newtown, Conn., was also sent to the Region to compete against other 10th graders in the New England Region. The 2012 Americanism Essay Contest will begin in July.

The April Board of Directors meeting will be held April 3 at the Branch Home at 6 p.m. All members in good standing are invited at attend.

Membership in the FRA is open to all active duty, retired, and veterans of the Sea Services, i.e., the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Membership in the FRA Auxiliary, or Unit, is open to all spouses, children and step children over age 16, parents and grandparents of FRA members in good standing.

News from FRA

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Caring and Sharing Program donates canned food items to local food bankLt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg

Commander, Submarine Group Two Public Affairs

GROTON, Conn. - Caring and Sharing Program coordinators at Naval Submarine Base New London donated nearly 500 pounds of canned food items to the Gemma E. Moran United Way Labor Food Center in Groton, March 2.

The Caring and Sharing Program donates canned food items not used in the annual prepared boxes provided to Sailors and their families during the holiday season.

Legalman 1st Class Ru Li, assigned to Commander, Submarine Group 2, over-sees the annual program and reflected on continu-ing the tradition of sup-porting the local commu-nity.

“Last year’s Caring and Sharing Program was a big success in that we helped nearly 400 Sailors and their families by pro-viding them Thanksgiving and Christmas meals in a box,” said Li. “This is a wonderful opportunity to carry our program for-ward by assisting others who may be in need.”

The Caring and Sharing Program was launched in the early 1990s and has continued its long history of offering assistance to Sailors and their fami-lies during the holidays. This annual program will continue this proud tradi-tion later this year when the donation collection resumes in November.

“There’s a lot of work and volunteers that go toward making this pro-gram a success,” said Li. “It’s a long commitment, but worth it.”

Photo by Commander, Submarine Group Two Public Affairs

GROTON, Conn. - Sonar Technician Submarines 2nd Class (SS) Antwan Haywood, assigned to Commander, Submarine Group 2 donates canned food items to the Gemma E. Moran United Way Labor Food Center in Groton, March 2.

Naval Health Clinic New England

NBHC Groton Health Promotions Department

DATE (S) TIME

The Following Classes will be held in the Executive Conference Room

(Located on the First Floor behind the Quarter Deck) unless otherwise

specified

1. Tobacco Cessation 01 March (Thursday) Rm 4040) 1100-1200 08, 15, 29 March (Thursday) 1100-1200

2. Diabetes Education 19 March (Monday) 1330-1430

3. Diabetes Nutrition 13 March (Tuesday) 1400-1600

4. Diabetes Support Group 26 March (Monday) 1300-1400

5. Healthy Heart Class 30 March (Friday) 0800-1000

6. Weight Management 21 March (Weds) (Rm 4040) 1000-1130

7. Bariatric Class 09 March (Friday) 0800-1000

8. Bariatric Support Group 02 March (Fri) (Rm 4040) 0930-1100

9. GAMEPLAN By Appointment Ongoing

(Lifestyle Modification for better health; weight loss)

10. Unit Specific GMT By Appointment Ongoing

11. ShipShape (AD Only) By Appointment Ongoing

NUTRITION FACT S

3500 calories equals 1 pound of weight gain.

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DeCA public affairs specialist FORT LEE, Va. –

Commissary customers not only “save green” by cutting their average grocery bill an average of 32 percent or more – they also “think green” by using reusable shopping bags, to the tune of 5 million sold since fiscal

2006.Sales topped the 5-mil-

lion milestone at the end of January, according to agency research analysts, account-ing for the assortment of environmentally friendly bags now sold around the world. Styles range from polypropylene woven mesh bags to thermal totes.

“We’re so proud of how our patrons embraced

this green initiative over the years,” said Defense Commissary Agency Director and CEO Joseph H. Jeu.

At around a buck for a standard mesh bag, DeCA helps make “going green” budget friendly. They were introduced in October 2007, although thermal bags were available two years prior. The bags can handle up to

30 pounds of groceries, are washable and can be recy-cled when no longer usable. Customers can usually find these bags on racks near the checkout at their local com-missary.

“Reusing bags saves the commissary money, which helps preserve the benefit by keeping operating costs down – costs paid with tax-payer dollars,” Jeu said.

tary police K-9’s help conduct vehicle inspections, building searches, and bring a little more pride in their job to the men and women who train and work with them.

“There is a special kind of pride in being a han-dler,” said Master-at-Arms 2nd class Ryan Snyder. “Watching your dog go from zero to hero and being able to see the pro-gression in the dog.”

Since joining the mili-

tary police corps, more than 6,000 military work-ing dogs have deployed to Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. They served as forward scouts, flight line sentries, and other important roles.

“The capability they bring to the fight cannot be replicated by man or machine,” said General David H. Petraeus in February 2008. “By all measures of performance,

their yield outperforms any asset we have in our inven-tory. Our military would be remiss if we failed to invest more in this incred-ibly valuable resource.”

Snyder and his former partner Sony, a German shepherd deployed to Afghanistan from June to October 2011 in sup-port of the global war on terror. Snyder and Sony spent nearly every moment together, whether on patrol

or resting in their tent.“While we were down

range he was the closest thing to family I had,” said Snyder. “The only time I was ever apart from Sony was during chow.”

There are numerous memorials to the nation’s four legged warriors across the country and several states recognize March 13, the creation of the K-9 corps, as K-9 Veterans Day.

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Breaking barriers and serving abroad

Photo courtesy Naval History and Heritage Command

Yeomen are inspected by Rear Admiral Victor Blue (left center), Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, on the Washington Monument grounds, Washington, D.C., in 1918.

Photo courtesy Naval History and Heritage Command

A “WAVE” aircraft mechanic turns over the propeller of an airplane in 1943.

Photos courtesy Naval History and Heritage Command

Above, Yeomen surround a fellow Sailor at New York’s Cardinal Farley Club in New York, May 1919. Right, a “WAVE” cleans her barracks at a World War II training center.

By MCSN Gabriel Bevan

GROTON, Conn. – March is nationally recognized as Women’s History Month. The important role that women have played in the history of the United States is evident in many ways especially in the United States Navy.

Although women serve in almost every aspect of today’s Navy, it was not that long ago that it was quite a different story.

Before the official establishment of the Navy Nurse Corps in 1908, women played a vital role serving as nurses during the Civil War, although their duties and responsi-bilities were more close-ly aligned with those of Hospital Corpsman than a nurse. Several African American women were noted to have served as paid nurses aboard the hospital ship Red Rover on the Mississippi River. In addition, volunteer nuns from the Catholic Sisters of the Holy Cross served aboard as nurses.

Following the Civil and Spanish Wars of the late 1800’s, the United States Navy officially estab-lished the Navy Nurse Corps on May 13, 1908. Following this Act of Congress, twenty women were selected to attend the Naval Medical School in Washington, D.C. The Navy did not supply room or board for them so they had to rent their own houses and provide their own meals.

During the early 1900’s the primary roles of women in the Navy were as Yeomen and Nurses.

In 1945, the world was at war and when there is war, there are casualties. The United States needed an “all-hands” effort to support the allies and win the war. Women became an important asset to that cause. Whether working in war factories stateside or overseas tending to the wounded and sick, the sacrifices made by so many women helped to squash tyranny and defend democracy.

Post World War II, the opportunities for women to serve in different aspects of the Navy had opened drastically. In 1974, six women earned their wings and became the Navy’s first female aviators.

October 24, 1978, the Navy began assigning women to ships. Women were stationed onboard non-combat ships perma-nently and allowed tem-porary duty to ships that would not see combat.

Although not a naval officer, Air Force Lt. Col. Eileen Collins became the first female to pilot a space station in July 1991. This milestone opened up many opportunities for woman to contribute to space exploration.

Traditionally the Navy’s submarine com-munity has been a male only environment and up until April 29, 2010, women were not authorized to serve on board submarines. At Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE), female officers are given the opportunity to go through Submarine Officers Basic Course (SOBC) and eventually be stationed onboard a

submarine.Today women in the

United States Navy serve in nearly every capacity on ships, in the air, and under the sea at various command facilities and bases. Their contribu-tion to the operational Navy is no longer an oddity; it is a necessity for the Navy to do its business in defense of the nation.

Photo courtesy Naval History and Heritage Command

Lieutenant Commander Joy Bright Hancock, one of the first eight women commissioned in the regular Navy, poses with Lieutenant Eunice Whyte in 1943.

The first and only woman to receive the Medal of Honor was Dr. Mary E. Walker, during the Civil War.Annie G. Fox was the first woman to receive the Purple Heart, during the attack on Pearl Harbor.Loretta Walsh was the first woman to enlist in the Navy. She enlisted as a Yeoman in March 1917.Commander Darlene Iskra became the first woman to command a U.S. Navy ship in 1990, USS Opportune (ARS 41).

Interesting facts

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Photos courtesy Naval History and Heritage Command

Above, a WAVE air station tower control crew in 1945. Many WAVES took jobs in the aviation com-munity. Right, WAVES visit battleship USS Missouri (BB 63) in 1944.

Photo by MC2 Mark Logico

PEARL HARBOR - Ensign Megan Kunkemoellen, left, Ensign Lauren St. Pierre-Hetz and Ensign Kaylene Klingenstein discuss their personal experiences as women in the Navy at the 2010 Surface Navy Women’s Symposium, Jan. 19, 2010. Hosted by Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON)31 and sponsored by Commander, Naval Surface Forces, the symposium focused on current issues and future initiatives applicable to women in the surface Navy.

Photo by MC3 William Jamieson

NORFOLK - Senior Chief Yeoman April Swingly Maletz presents Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) National founder, Jeannie Harrington Dicks, with a 1950 edition of The Bluejacket’s Manual at the WAVES National convention, Aug. 25, 2010. Dicks lost her original copy years ago during a move. WAVES National was founded in 1978 to bring together women from all sea services.

Photo by MC1 Jennifer A. Villalovos

CHENNAI, India - Commander Shanti Sethi, commanding officer, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73), answers questions from female stu-dents from various city colleges and high schools during an event to commemorate Women’s History Month while Decatur was in Chennai, India, for a port visit, March 17, 2011. Sethi and eight female Sailors from Decatur participated in the event with students from various Chennai colleges and high schools.

Photo by MCC Christina M. Shaw

NORFOLK - Retired Lieutenant Commander Kathryn Barclay, a former Navy nurse and a Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, opens a gift from long time friend Carolyn Long before concluding her 100th birth-day celebration at the Lydia Roper home, Feb. 9, 2012.

WAVES

Photos compiled by MCSN

Gabriel Bevan

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Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO) Music Director Carolyn Kuan and President & CEO Andrea Stalf are pleased to announce the program-ming for the 2012-2013 Masterworks Series, 2012-2013 Pops! Series, and the 2012 Talcott Mountain Music Festival.

HSO Music Director Carolyn Kuan says, “Some of the most mov-ing moments of our lives occur when we’re engaged with music. It relaxes and excites us at the same time. It consoles us when we’re sad, enlivens us when we’re happy, and bonds us to each other. For the 2012-2013 Season, we are planning concerts that cel-ebrate how music moves us with a Masterworks Series exploring elements of life, a Pops! Series of modern classics, and a Talcott Mountain Music Festival that defines the Sounds of Summer. Join us for an unforgettable season of shared musical experiences.”

2012-2013 Season high-lights:

• The HSO will Celebrate America! June 29, with marches, patriotic tunes, and fireworks at the Talcott Mountain Music Festival.

• On July 6, the HSO will

roll out the dance floor for the first time at the Talcott Mountain Music Festival for a night of non-stop waltzes, swing, and big band tunes at Dancing Under the Stars.

• Nashville Meets Simsbury at Big Country July 20, when the sing-er-songwriters for Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, and Martina MacBride team up with the HSO for a concert of today’s hot-test country songs at the Talcott Mountain Music Festival.

• Bringing multiple cultures and generations together, the season will open October 11 through 14, with Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and Xian’s Yellow River Cantata performed by the HSO, Hartford Chorale, Kang Hua Singers of Greater Hartford, Farmington High School Choir, and Chinese guest soloists.

• Handel’s Messiah is back December 14 and 15 in special perfor-mances at Asylum Hill Congregational Church.

• The 2012-2013 Pops! Series will feature a unique Holiday Cirque Spectacular Dec. 22.

• The HSO Pops! Series will present a special event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Goodspeed

Musicals with a night of Broadway hits Feb. 23, 2013.

• Carolyn Kuan will conduct the HSO in Life - A Journey Through Time, a special, one-time multi-media event, April 27, 2013. A dynamic fusion of photography, music and scientific discovery, this event will feature music by Philip Glass and images by famed National Geographic photographer Frans Lanting.

• Playing with Food! May 18, 2013, will pair live orchestral music with dishes prepared by the finest chefs from around Greater Hartford.

• In addition to world class guest artists includ-ing violinist Alexander Kerr, the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo, cellist Clancy Newman, and Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold Medalist Alexander Kobrin, the Masterworks Series also will turn the spotlight to several HSO Principal musicians, including clari-netist Curt Blood, violist Michael Wheeler, and con-certmaster Leonid Sigal.

For more information, contact the HSO Ticket Services at (860) 244-2999.

Photo by Charlie Schuck

Carolyn Kuan, Music Director, Hartford Symphony Orchestra

HSO announces programs for 2012-2013 season

On March 31, onStage at Connecticut College will present AXIS Dance Company in a perfor-mance that will forever change the way you think about the possibilities of the human body.

One of the world’s most innovative ensembles of performers with and without disabilities, AXIS Dance Company will per-form at 8 p.m. in Palmer Auditorium.

Tickets are $28, $24, and $20 for general

admission; $25, $21.50, and $18 for seniors; and $14, $12, and $10 for students. For tickets and information, call (860) 439-ARTS or visit http://onstage.conncoll.edu.

The presentation of AXIS Dance is funded in part by the National Dance Project (NDP) of the New England Foundation for the Arts. NDP is sup-ported by lead fund-ing from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, with additional fund-

ing from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Community Connections Fund of MetLife Foundation and the Boeing Company Charitable Trust.

OnStage at Connecticut College is presented with support from The National Endowment for the Arts, New England Foundation for the Arts, The Day Publishing Company and Chubb and Son.

For more information, visit www.connecticut-college.edu.

onStage at Connecticut College presents AXIS Dance Company

The entire community is invited to celebrate the arrival of spring with the Chorus of Westerly, March 24 from 4 to 7 p.m., as part of the sec-ond annual Chorus of Westerly St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in the George Kent Performance Hall.

For the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (which is taking place the week after the actual holiday), the Chorus of Westerly’s historic George Kent Performance Hall will be transformed into one large Irish tavern com-plete with festive tables, soaring green and white decorations, and other Irish decorations. The event will feature a menu of traditional Irish dishes and other treats prepared by Chorus of Westerly chefs. Damon Leibert and The Johnny Come Lightlies, a Boston-based Irish Band, will provide traditional music during the entire event.

The Chorus St. Patrick’s Day Celebration is being held both as celebration of spring and as a fund-raiser for the Chorus of

Westerly to support its 53rd performance season. General admission tickets for St. Patrick’s Day are $20 for adults and $10 for children under the age of 16. Children under the age of 8 are admitted free. For $55, the Chorus is offering a “family tick-et” that includes admit-tance of two adults and two children under age 16. With the purchase of adult tickets, guests will gain admission to the event which includes Irish dinner (served buf-fet style). Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling the Chorus at (401) 596-8663 or online at www.chorusofwester-ly.org. Tickets will also be available at the door beginning at 3 p.m.

The proceeds from the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration will go directly to the Chorus of Westerly’s operational fund which supports its regular season program-ming. The Chorus, a not for profit performing arts organization, presents as part of its regular pro-gram each year a clas-sical concert series with full professional orchestra

and soloists in November, three Christmas Pops per-formances in December (also with full profes-sional orchestra), its popular A Celebration of Twelfth Night in January (with over 300 actors, musicians, dancers, and acrobats), a second clas-sical concert series in May, Summer Pops in June (complete with professional orchestra, fireworks, cannons, and more), and a Collegiate Concert Series. Money raised at the St. Patrick’s Day will augment the Chorus of Westerly’s nor-mal fundraising efforts to help produce its entire concert season.

The St. Patrick’s Day Celebration will take place in the George Kent Performance Hall, locat-ed at 119 High Street in Westerly. The George Kent Performance Hall is handicapped accessible.

For further information about the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration or for tickets to Chorus performances, call Lee Eastbourne at the Chorus of Westerly Box Office at (401) 596-8663 or visit chorusofwesterly.org.

The Chorus of Westerly presents second annual

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

The Garde Arts Center announces its 2012 season of Broadway musicals, operas, jazz, popular music, film, student performances and special events at its historic 1,450-seat Garde Theatre.

The 2012 season is comprised of a three-show Broadway at the Garde Series with two series specials, an Opera Series featuring four classic operas, the Bob’s Discount Schooltime Performance Series and a host of special events and films. The intimate 130-seat Oasis Room will continue to be a venue for jazz and world-class music performances, and artists are soon to be announced.

“Burn the Floor”The international dance sensation “Burn the Floor”

visits New London after its record-breaking run on Broadway, March 24 at 8 p.m. You’ve seen Ballroom dance on shows like “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance.” Now with “Burn the Floor’ you will feel, live on stage, all the passion, the drama and the sizzling excitement of a cast full of gor-geous champion dancers in a true theatrical experi-ence. Tickets are: $57 for loge, $49 for orchestra, $43 for front balcony, and $37 for rear balcony.

“Young Frankenstein”The classic Mel Brooks movie is alive...and it’s

headed to New London, May 5 at 3 and 8 p.m. You’ll have a monstrously good time at this spectacular new production, winner of the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award and the Broadway.com Audience Award for

Best Musical! Don’t miss the sensational cast deliv-ering all your favorite moments from the classic film, plus brand-new show-stopping numbers for the stage, including “Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” Tickets are: $70 for loge, $60 for orchestra, $50 for front balcony, and $40 for rear balcony. “Young Frankenstein” is spon-sored by Blu-Prints Unlimited, Inc.

Verdi’s “Otello”What happens when a man listens to his worst fears?

Even the strongest man can be destroyed by jealousy and rumor. In Verdi’s re-telling of Shakespeare’s play, often considered his greatest opera, the warrior Otello returns home from battle to find the treacherous Iago, who pretends to be his friend, spinning a web of deceit and lies. Otello begins to doubt the faithful-ness of his beloved wife, Desdemona, and caught between evil whispers and the voice of his own heart, he must decide what – and who – he believes. This Opera at the Garde Series performance, presented in Italian with English supertitles and orchestra, takes place May 6 at 5 p.m. Tickets are: $60 for loge, $52 for orchestra, $40 for front balcony, and $32 for rear balcony.

For more information, call the Garde Box Office at (860) 444-7373, Ext. 1, on the Garde’s website at www.gardearts.org, or in person at the Garde Box Office, located at 325 State St. in New London, during regular box office hours.

Garde Arts Center announces upcoming season schedule

The New London Art Students’ League invites art-ists to participate in its Spring Session. Classes begin April 4 and end May 23, and take place Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The price for the eight-week session is $160. Walk-ins pay $25 per class.

Internationally-known artist and instructor, Christopher Zhang will be leading the class. Classes take place in the NLASL studio in the lower level of The Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut, located at 147 State Street in New London.

Those interested should respond to [email protected] and/or mail check by March 25 to: NLASL P.O. Box 98, Oakdale, CT 06370.

New London Art Students’ League hosts spring session

Shoreline Roller Derby (SLRD) invites everyone to come to their bouts! SLRD home bouts take place at the Galaxy Roller Rink, located at 210 Bridge Street in Groton.

April 22 - Steam Queens vs. Underskated KnockoutsJune 3 - Burlesque Bruisers vs. Steam QueensJune 30 - SLRD Travel Teams vs. CTRGJuly 28 - SLRD Travel Teams vs. HARDSept. 9 - Burlesque Bruisers vs. Underskated

KnockoutsOct. 7 - Home Team Championships!!Visit www.ShorelineRollerDerby.com for more infor-

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Choreographed in two acts, in this well known rags to riches story, Cinderella attends the prince’s ball and finds the love of her life–with the help of a magical fairy godmother and her friends the mice and birds, all in spite of two cruel but delightfully hilarious step-sisters. The stepsisters are performed by men, after the tradition of London’s Royal Ballet.

Macedonian danc-er Marco Micov and Nicaraguan Isidro Sequeira portray the step sisters, and channel their inner “mean girl” with the help of their outland-

ish costumes. The torture of performing in heels has given the men new respect for their female counterparts.

Add tall wigs, false eye-lashes, corsets and hoop skirts to the mix and the men are baffled that balle-rinas can walk a straight line. It takes makeup art-istry, and precious time to convert each danseur into a “belle of the ball”. Once transformed, the two use uproarious antics, deter-mined to get their prince.

Margarita Hoelper as the title role is swept off her feet and into the arms of a handsome prince portrayed by Aleksander Subotic,

before the clock chimes midnight and brings a sud-den end to the party.

Mystic Ballet will pres-ent the fairy tale classic “Cinderella” in three per-formances, March 24, 31 and April 7, at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum Auditorium. Performance times are Saturdays at 2 p.m. The run time is 1 and ½ hour including intermission, perfect for children and families.

Ticket prices range from $15 to 40. Reserved seat tickets may be purchased online at www.mysticbal-let.org or by telephone at (860) 536-3671.

Mystic Ballet performs ‘Cinderella’

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By STS2(SS) Thomas RooneyUSS Constitution Public Affairs

C H A R L E S T O W N , Mass. - USS Constitution officially opened its 2012 lottery program to the pub-lic from the ship’s berth in Charlestown, Mass., March 1.

The lottery drawing selects 150 winners to ride Constitution for her annu-al July 4th turnaround

cruise. “It is alway great to

show Constitution to the public, but especially dur-ing a turnaround cruise and the lottery allows us to do that in a fair manner,” said Commander Matt Bonner, Constitution’s 72nd commanding officer. “And this year’s cruise has the added bonus of the Coast Guard Barque Eagle joining us and the Blue Angels flying over both

ships -I cannot think of a better way to celebrate Independence Day.”

After the drawing, win-ners will receive a ticket signifying their selection and eligibility to embark. Tickets are non-transfer-rable to other individu-als with no exceptions. Winners will also be allowed to bring one guest, and all winners and guests must be in good health and be between the ages of 8 and 70.

Entries can be made by completing the entry form and returning it by e-mail or mail. The lottery will close April 27, and the drawing will be held April 30.

“I think this is a great

opportunity for the pub-lic to be a part of this ship’s great history,” said Logistics Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Johnny Janica, Constitution. “It’s a great way to see our mis-sion here on Constitution. Along with it being a spe-cial time for the ship, this year marks the bicenten-nial of the War of 1812.”

The July 4th turn-around cruise celebrates the nation’s birthday with a salute to the nation by

Constitution firing a 21-gun salute exchange with Fort Independence locat-ed on Castle Island. The voyage is about 4.5 miles total, typically lasting three hours.

To enter the lottery or for more information on the lottery program, visit http://www.history.navy.mil/ussconstitution/Lottery.html.

Constitution is the world’s oldest commis-sioned warship afloat. She

defended the sea lanes against threat from 1797 to 1855, much like the mission of today’s Navy. Constitution’s mission today is to offer communi-ty outreach and education about the ship’s history, as it welcomes more than 535,000 visitors per year.

For more information about Constitution, visit www.history.navy.mil/ussconstitution or www.facebook.com/ussconsti-tutionofficial.

USS Constitution to open 2012 lottery program to public“I think this is a great opportunity for the public to be a part of this ship’s great history.”

LS2(SW/AW) Johnny Janica

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By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. – Since its founding in 1881, the America Red Cross has been provid-ing aid to people in need. From disaster relief and Humanitarian care for victims of war to support and comfort for military members and their fami-lies and the collection, processing and distribu-tion of lifesaving blood and blood products.

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generous donors.More than 38,000 blood

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during their chemothera-py treatment.

The blood used in an emergency is already on the shelves before an event occurs. Donated blood is screened for HIV, Hepatitus B and C, and other infectous dis-eases before it is released to hospitals. From regis-tration to donation, the entire process takes about an hour, and any infor-mation you give to the American Red Cross dur-

ing the donation process is confidential. It may not be released without your permission except as directed by law.

Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) holds numerous blood drives with the American Red Cross every year, take time to give the gift of life. You never know, the life you help save may be someone you know, or even your own.

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Photo by William Kenny

GROTON, Conn. - Angel, a Blood Services Nurse Technician, BSNT, foreground, checks the progress of Seaman Apprentice Curtis Richardson, an Apprentice Team Training, ATT, stu-dent, as in the background, her colleague, Deron, monitors the blood donation from Seaman Apprentice Jeremiah Doyle, a Basic Enlisted Submarine School student.

Photo by William Kenny

GROTON, Conn. - It’s all hands on deck, or in this case, on arms, as Red Cross Blood Services Nurse Technicians help Naval Submarine School Sailors contribute during a blood drive, March 7. Seaman Apprentice Jeremiah Doyle (left, foreground), Seaman Apprentice Thomas McIntyre (right foreground), Fireman Apprentice Raymond Limegrover (right, background) and Seaman Apprentice Curtis Richardson (left, background) were among the students who contributed 64 productive units to Naval Submarine School’s Quarterly Blood Drive, in support of Connecticut Blood Services of the American Red Cross. Connecticut Blood Services of the American Red Cross require approximately 600 pints of blood every day.

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VFW of Old Saybrook, 315 Essex Road in Old

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Hoxie Firehouse, 34 Broadway Avenue in Mystic, from 1 to 5:45 p.m.

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