June 2013

Armed Forces Kids Run!

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NSA Philadelphia MWR Sponsors Armed Forces Kids Run

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NSA Philadelphia MWR Sponsors Armed Forces Kids Run

As part of Armed Forces Day activities in May each year, military dependants here in the United States, Bahrain, Greece, Puerto Rico, Ger-many, Japan, Iceland, England, and Italy will par-ticipate in America’s Kids Run.

The annual Event began in 1986 as Ju-nior Bloomsday, the child’s answer to the annual Bloomsday race that so captivates the Inland North-west in early May each year. Mike, whose own boys were too young for Bloomsday in 1986, noticed that despite their ambitions, most children just couldn’t manage the 7.46 mile Bloomsday course. So he decided a Run for children would capture the ex-citement of the annual Bloomsday run; thus Junior Bloomsday was born - an event for children ages 5 to 13. The younger kids would run ½ mile, with the 7 & 8 year olds running 1 mile, and the older kids running 2 miles. Over the years 120,000 children have earned their own tee shirt by completing the annual spring run.

After 16 years of success, Junior Bloomsday realized a name change was in order to capture the national and international interest it was receiving by Military Bases, thus America’s Kids Run re-flected its growth beyond Spokane’s borders. Erwert explains, “It is time to move forward with a name that truly identifies the wonderful Event Spokane has authored”.

In May 2002 the first Summer Fitness Camp for 10-15 year olds was created at the request of Air Force Family Services Agency in San Antonio, Texas. The Program has opportunities to grow with the Navy Fitness Centers throughout the country.

The Run has been recognized nationally in National Geographic World, National Road Runners Management, Runner World, USA Today, and voted Best Children’s Run by Runner World May 2003.

Armed Forces Kids Run Mission Statement, History and more information can be found on the official Armed Forces Kids Run website: www.americaskidsrun.org

Children participate in the Armed Forces Kids Run held at Naval Support Activity Philadelphia May 18. Photos by Jenny Wallace

Battle of Midway Remembrance

Battle of Midway: An unexpected victoryBy Jason Kelly, Naval History and Heritage Command

What was it about the Battle of Midway that’s important enough to talk about today and why are people still surprised – 71 years later – that the U.S. Navy was victorious? The Battle of Midway, which was fought over and near the tiny U.S. mid-Pacific base at Midway Atoll, represented the strategic high-water mark of Japan’s Pacific Ocean war. Prior to the battle, Japan possessed general naval superiority over the United States and could usually choose where and when to attack. The Battle of Midway shifted the naval power dynamic of WWII. After Midway, the two opposing fleets were essentially equals, and that shift enabled the United States to take the offensive. The battle began when Japanese naval forces moved on the base in an effort to draw out and de-stroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s aircraft carrier striking forces, which had embarrassed the Japanese Navy

in mid-April during the Doolittle Raid on Japan’s home islands and then again at the Battle of Coral Sea in early May. Japan’s navy planned to quickly knock down Midway’s defenses, follow up with an invasion of Midway’s two small islands and estab-lish a Japanese air base there. Their plan was for the U.S. carriers to arrive at Midway too late to save island and for Japanese forces to have a sweeping victory after U.S. naval forces proved insufficient compared to well-tested strength of their carrier air power. How did the U.S. Navy seize the victory and shift the naval power dynamics? The easy answer is superior intelligence. American communications intelligence deduced Japan’s plan well before battle began and allowed Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, U.S. Pacific Fleet commander, to establish an ambush with Navy carriers ready and waiting for the Japanese.

This week, the Navy will commemorate the 71st anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The battle, which took place June 4 to 7, 1942, changed the course of the war in the Pacific and highlighted naval aviation’s vast capabilities. In this blog, the Naval His-tory and Heritage Command explains why the Battle of Midway was an unexpected victory.

Scene on board USS Yorktown (CV 5), shortly after she was hit

by three Japanese bombs, June 4, 1942.Dense smoke is from fires in her uptakes, which was caused by

a bomb that punctured them and knocked out her boilers. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, U.S. Na-

tional Archives Collection.

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Battle of Midway: An unexpected victory

On June 4, 1942, the trap – the second of the Pacific War’s great carrier battles – was sprung. U.S. naval aviators’ perseverance, sacrifice and skill, and a great deal of good luck on the American side cost Japan four irreplaceable fleet carriers; only one of the three U.S. carriers present was lost. Although the base at Midway was damaged by Japan’s air attack, the base remained operational and later became a vital component in the American trans-Pacific offensive. Why is Midway still remembered as one of the most important WWII battles?

“This memorable American victory was of cardinal importance, not only to the United States but to the whole Allied cause…At one stroke, the dominant position of Japan in the Pacific was reversed.” - Winston Churchill

Burning oil tanks on Sand Island, Midway, following the Japanese air attack delivered on the morning of 4 June 1942.These tanks were located near what was then the southern shore of Sand Island. This view looks inland from the vicinity of the beach. Three Laysan Albatross (“Gooney Bird”) chicks are visible in the foreground. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, National Archives Collection.

NAVSUP WSS Awards

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Excellence in Government Service HonoredBy Margaret Kenyon-Ely, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Office of Corporate Communications

Numerous federal government civilian employees and military anxiously awaited the an-nouncement as to whether or not they had won a gold, silver or bronze medal, or a Distinguished Nominee certificate during the 2013 Philadelphia Federal Executive Board (FEB) Excellence in Gov-ernment Awards Ceremony conducted on the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Philadelphia on May 16. A ceremony for organizations located closer to downtown Philadelphia was held at the federal building in Center City on May 15.“If one is concerned with excellence in government, one should be concerned with the people who work in government,” said Philadelphia FEB Chair Peg Mannion as she kicked off the ceremony. “The single most important factor in deter-mining an organization’s success and effective-ness is the quality of its employees, and the federal government is no exception,” she continued as she thanked all for their hard work and continued con-tributions made every day.In all, personnel from NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS); DLA Troop Support; Office of Civilian Human Resources (OCHR) Philadelphia Operations Center; Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Philadelphia; DCMA Industrial Analysis Center - (IAC); DCMA New Cumber-

land; and DCMA Lockheed Martin won seven gold medals, two silver medals and five bronze medals. Twenty-six individuals and teams walked away with Distinguished Nominee certificates. “Every individual and every team nominated for an award was determined by their home agency to be outstanding and worthy of sharing the spot-light with the best of the best from across the Phila-delphia federal community,” said Philadelphia FEB Executive Director Lisa Makosewski in her closing remarks. “Be proud of what you have accomplished and continue to do great things like you always do. One of the judges said he was “inspired” by the work that was done. That’s high praise indeed,” she added. Among the official Command representatives were: Capt. Joseph F. Dunn, Commander, DCMA Lockheed Martin; Col. Kenneth D. Copeland, Com-mander, DCMA Philadelphia; Capt. Christopher S. Mosher, Director of Contracting, NASUP WSS; Mary Grace Dondiego, Director, DCMA - IAC; Robert Ratner, Chief of Staff, DLA Troop Support; Lt. Col. Dexter Daniel, Commander, DCMA New Cumberland; and Eileen Pieper-Shinn, Deputy Di-rector, OCHR Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Federal Executive Board (FEB) Executive Director Lisa Ma-kosewski provides remarks to close out the 2013 FEB Excellence in Government Awards on the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Philadelphia on May 16. Photo by Ed Maldonado, DLA Troop Support

Excellence in Government Service Honored

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Philadelphia Federal Executive Board (FEB) Chair Peg Mannion addresses a multi-agency crowd during the 2013 FEB Excellence in Government Awards on the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Philadelphia on May 16. Photo by Ed Maldonado, DLA Troop Support.

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) and DLA Troop Support runners came out in force to participate in the annual Broad Street Run in Philadelphia on May 5. Pictured from left to right: First Row - Capt. James Johnson, Lt. Long Tran, Lt. Hisham Semaan, Capt. Will Recalde, Maj. Travis Tibbetts, Lt. Cmdr. La-Hesh Graham; Second Row - Lt. Josh Lasater, Lt. Cmdr. John Montinola, Clancy Wahlgren, Michelle Graham; Third row - James Godwin, Lt. Cmdr. Kristian Wahlgren, Lt. Cmdr. Matt Bolls, Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Richardson. Additional runners not pictured include: Cmdr. Matt Holman, Lt. Mike Tuddenham, Joan Hasen-mayer, Lt. Ron Navalta, LSCS Chris Lawrence, Cmdr. JB Theriault, Master Sgt. Frank Orduno. Photo by Ken Wong.

Other key participants in the ceremony included emcee Mike Weisberg, NAVSUP WSS; National An-them singer LaTosha Wray, DLA Troop Support; and the Compound All Service Color Guard. Recognition coordinators from each participating agency were: Margaret Kenyon-Ely, NAVSUP WSS; Mike Markle, OCHR Philadelphia; Nikki Morgan, DCMA Lockheed Martin; Lynn Nicklous, DCMA - IAC; Nick Sistrun, DLA Troop Support; and Sherine Whitley, DCMA Philadelphia.

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Memorial Day Ceremony

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NSA Philadelphia Employees Remember the FallenBy Sarah Glinski, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Office of Corporate Communications

Employees aboard the Naval Support Activ-ity (NSA) Philadelphia hung up their phones, walked away from their computers, and set aside their thoughts of barbeques, swimming, and fireworks on May 23 in order to pay respect to the nation’s fallen at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony sponsored by the Philadelphia Compound Veterans Committee (PCVC). “On Memorial Day, more than any other day, we pause with pride to pay solemn tribute to our Na-tion’s fallen peacemakers – our departed heroes – who know far better than we that freedom is never free,” said NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support’s Comptrol-ler, Cmdr. J.B. Theriault, in his opening remarks. Theriault, who every day wears a bracelet engraved with the name of his fallen friend, Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Phil Murphy-Sweet, imparted to his audience the urgency of remembering the true meaning of Memorial Day in the midst of summer plans and of supporting those who are still fighting for freedom.

“Memorial Day is a solemn occasion to honor not only these brave men and women who have given their lives to protect freedom around the world, but also to keep in mind their families,” the commander said, “Like the Stonesifers, whose story you will hear today.” Theriault stepped down as Mrs. Ruth Stonesi-fer, former president of American Gold Star Moth-ers, Inc., walked to the podium and switched on the projector screen. Above her, a young man smiled down through a photograph: it was her son, Kristo-for Stonesifer, who had been killed on the first night of Operation Enduring Freedom. “When I reflect on this journey I was given by my son’s death, I think about all the mothers since the American Revolution to the present who saw their children off to war,” Stonesifer said, “And I think about the soldiers resting in all of our Na-tional Cemeteries as only a mother can.” Reminiscing on the days spent with her son and the days following his death, the Gold Star Mother wove a wistful tale that, in the end, brought many to tears and brought all to a standing ovation.

Mrs. Ruth Stonesifer, former president of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. and keynote speaker of the May 23 Naval Support Activity Philadelphia Memorial Day Ceremony, addresses the audience about the loss of her son, who was killed on the first day of Operation Enduring Freedom. Photo by NAVSUP WSS Command Photographer Jim Morrow.

NSA Philadelphia Employees Remember the Fallen

Before she left the stage, Stonesifer boldly reminded audience members of their duty as free citi-zens of the United States: “A grateful nation remembers its fallen, and today, we as fellow Americans dedicate ourselves anew to the task of ensuring that none of our fallen shall ever be forgotten. Every day is Memorial Day. Remember.” Following Stonesifer’s moving speech, Theriault returned to the stage to give the Gold Star Mother a Commander’s Coin on behalf of Rear Adm. John G. King, Commander, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support. In addition, Capt. Jeffrey Horton, Director of Procurement Process Support, DLA Troop Support, also presented Stonesifer with a token of his Command’s appreciation. Other highlights of the event included a POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony conducted by retired Col. Siegfried Honig, a wreath-laying ceremony, the stirring singing of the National Anthem by LaTosha Wray, DLA Troop Support, and a heartrending performance of Taps played by Chief Petty Officer Michael Grant.

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support’s Comptroller Cmdr. J.B. Theriault presents a Commander’s Coin on Rear Adm. John G. King’s behalf to for-mer American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. president Mrs. Ruth Stonesifer, who served as the keynote speaker during the annual Memorial Day Cere-mony on the Naval Support Activity Philadelphia on May 23. Photo by NAVSUP WSS Command Photographer Jim Morrow.

Asian Pacific Heritage CeremonyAfter a lively and entertain-ing traditional performance by the Wan Chi Ming Hung Gar Institute Dragon and Lion Dance Team, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support’s Cmdr. Daniel B. Hodgson, SC, USN presents the group with a Commander’s Coin on behalf of Commander Rear Adm. John G. King, SC, USN. The dance troupe was the featured performer during the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month program on the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Philadelphia on May 16. Photo by Margaret Kenyon-Ely, NAVSUP WSS Corporate Communications.

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Tour of Navy Facilities in PhiladelphiaNAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Com-mander Rear Adm. John G. King, SC, USN and Maj. Thomas Brannan, Section Two Branch Head in the Engines Integrated Weapons Support Team (IWST), kick off a Naval Support Activity (NSA) Philadelphia tour on May 16 for Benjamin Franklin Elementary School students involved with the 2012 - 13 NAVSUP WSS Tutoring Program. Photo by NAVSUP WSS Command Photographer Jim Morrow.

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Tour of Navy Facilities in Philadelphia Inspires Local Fifth GradersBy David Whitten, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Engines Department

Nine eager fifth grade students from Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Northeast Philadelphia were treated to a dynamic, hands on tour of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Philadelphia on May 16. This exciting learning event culminated the 2012-2013 NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Tutoring Program, which is made possible by employees who volunteer their time every other week of the school year to help the students with their learning assign-ments at school. “The greatest value of the program is that it fosters an excellent opportunity to develop a benefi-cial mentoring relationship as the school year unfolds from October through June. Students graduate with an enhanced sense of self esteem that facilitates their fu-ture education and encourages them to make contribu-tions to the well being of the community,” said Tutor-ing Program head, John Badecki, NAVSUP WSS. The tour began with a wartime slide show nar-rated by Maj. Thomas Brannan, Section Two Branch Head in the NAVSUP WSS Engines Integrated Weapons Support Team (IWST). Brannan stimulated the students’ interest and questions by sharing his personal on the ground experiences in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The stu-dents could understand first hand that war in the real world is very different from how it is glamorized in movies and video games. NAVSUP WSS Commander Rear Adm. John G. King then encouraged the students to work hard in school in order to prepare for a promising career

in the field of their choice. Several enthusiastic students indicated a strong interest in entering the military to keep our country safe and free. Taking advantage of the fine spring weather and fresh air outside, the students then marched to the front lawn of NAVSUP WSS Building 1 to learn about the aircraft on display. Richard Jethon, an engineer in NAVSUP WSS Engineering and Prod-uct Support, led the students on the tour and drew on his personal experience as a Marine Corps pilot to answer their questions about bombers, fighters, helicopters and unmanned drone aircraft. After lunch, the Compound Navy bus took students and tutors to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Flag Room in Building Five. The seam-stresses in the Flag Room showed the students how they hand stitch military flags in accordance with the exacting specifications of the Military Heraldry Institute. The climax of the day occurred when the students wrote their names inside the fabric backing of a presidential flag that will be placed in the Oval Office of the White House. Each student was given a sample of the pure silk thread used to embroider the flags. The first hand experiences provided during this educational day will help to give the students a better understanding of the role played by the activi-ties on NSA Philadelphia in promoting the United States’ national defense. All of the Department of Defense (DOD) participants involved with the tutor-ing program were very pleased to have this opportu-nity to serve the local community.

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jeffrey Cmar prepares to swing at a softball pitch during a game at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Philadelphia May 22. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communi-cation Specialist 2nd Class Ace Rheaume.

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Tour of Navy Facilities in Philadelphia Inspires Local Fifth Graders

Photos From Around The Base!

Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mechanicsburg and NSA Philadelphia take a group photo with the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael D. Stevens after an all hands brief in NSA Mechanicsburg May 29. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ace Rheaume.

Pretzel Day!

More than 300 Department of Defense and military members attached to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Philadelphia recieved free pretzels during Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Pretzel Day May 31. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ace Rheaume.

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• Switch to compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) and solid-state lights (SSLs)

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• Turn out lights and shut off computers and TVs when not in use

• Combine trips, share rides, and use mass transit

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We’re on target.

Simple actions every day add up to big results:

• Switch to compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) and solid-state lights (SSLs)

• Purchase ENERGY STAR® equipment

• Turn out lights and shut off computers and TVs when not in use

• Combine trips, share rides, and use mass transit

• Reduce, reuse, recycle

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By developing renewable resources and using efficient technologies, we can protect the environment, stimulate the economy, and increase energy security.

POWERING AMERICA Asbestos Safety

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. It’s an excellent fire, heat and sound insulator which have been used in gaskets, brake shoes/pads, as well as Asbestos Containing Building Material (ACBM). ACBM comes in the form of sprayed or troweled-on fireproofing, acoustical or decorative surfacing materials, Thermal System Insulation (TSI) and miscellaneous products including plasters or as siding, roofing, window glazing and wallboard. Asbestos that can be crumbled in your hand is called friable. The mineral fibers break into

still smaller microscopic fibers which may become airborne. Examples of friable asbestos products include some types of thermal system insulation or pipe lagging and sprayed on surfacing materials. Fibers in non-friable asbestos cement, mastic, asphalt and vinyl floor tiles are usually firmly bound in the cement or tile material and will be released only if the material is mechanically damaged by cut-ting, sanding or weathering. Personnel who come into contact with or actually remove or encapsulate asbestos containing

materials must be trained. Only trained NAVFAC MIDLANT asbestos workers or licensed contractors may disturb or remove ACBM. Asbestos abatement repair or removal requires extensive engineering controls such as wetting the material prior to starting, enclosing the work area to contain fibers, ven-tilating the area and vacuuming only with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and equipping workers with special protective clothing and respiratory protection. After abatement, the air must be tested to ensure a safe and healthful environment. The Safety Office should be notified of potential or suspected asbestos disturbance. If ACBM

is inadvertently disturbed, the NAVFAC MIDLANT abatement team needs to be notified to safely resolve the situation. All asbestos projects must be reviewed by the Safety Office.

Asbestos Informationa. Airborne asbestos fibers present a potential health hazard.b. Personnel who perform housekeeping should be aware of which materials in their area may contain

asbestos or presumed Asbestos Containing Building Material (ACBM). Any change in the condition of these materials or their accidental disturbance should be reported to their supervisor or manage-ment, and the Safety Office. Corrective action will then be initiated. Please do not attempt to clean up asbestos or ACBM yourself.c. Buildings constructed before 1980 are presumed to have asbestos containing floor tile. Any car-

peted area is assumed to have asbestos floor tile beneath it. Asbestos containing floor tile is usually 9” x 9” size tile, not 12” x 12” size tile. Asbestos floor tile is considered non-friable and does not consti-tute a health hazard unless it is sanded, ground or crushed. Carpet should not be removed without first having any tile beneath it tested for asbestos.d. Do not disturb or cause damage to ACBM: no sanding, grinding, drilling or abrading of materials

or causing damage with any type of equipment. Routine cleaning of vinyl asbestos floors (usually 9” x 9” floor tile) is authorized as long as buffers and strippers (300 rpm or less) do not damage the surface of the floor tiles.e. Smoking increases the risk of health hazards associated with exposure to airborne asbestos fibers

by 50 to 90 times. Asbestosis and Mesothelioma are the primary health hazards of airborne asbestos fiber exposure. Be safe and smart, immediately report any suspected asbestos to your supervisor, man-agement or the Safety Office.

MWR/ITT

Summer 2013 MWR EventsThursday, June 20 @ 11:30 – Summer Strides 5KWednesday, June 26 @ 2:00 – Water Ice Day (CIVMWR)July 1 through August 31 - Fitness Incentive Program – Celebrate America!Wednesday, July 17 (TBD) – Base Picnic (CIVMWR)Thursday, July 25 (TBD) – Fitness WalkWednesday, August 14 @ 2:00 – Ice Cream Day (CIVMWR)Wednesday, August 21 (TBD) - Fitness WalkSeptember 1 – 30 - Fitness Incentive Program -10,000 Step ChallengeThursday, September 19 @ 2:00 – Good bye to Summer Lemonade Day (CIVMWR)Thursday, September 26 @ 11:30 – 5K

Looking for a way to enjoy Philadelphia this weekend? Why not take a ride on a Big Bus Tour or take advantage of the CityPass. The weather is expected to be perfect for exploring the City of Brotherly Love!

The Big Bus Tour takes you to all of the best tourist attractions. The tour departs from corner 5th and Market Streets and stops at the Independence Visitor’s Center, Chinatown, Love Park, the “Rocky Steps”, Penn’s Land-ing, and many other sites. Passengers can hop on and off as much as they please or just sit back and enjoy the ride! Adult tickets are $25 and children’s tickets are $9.

CityPass gives you access to some of the most popular “must see” Philadelphia attractions - the Franklin Insti-tute, Adventure Aquarium, the Philadelphia Trolley Works Tour, the Big Bus Company tour, the Philadelphia Zoo, National Constitution Center OR The Academy of Natural Sciences, and Eastern State Penitentiary OR Please Touch Museum. CityPASS is valid 9 days from day of first use. Price is $52.50 for adults and $34.50 for children ages 3-11.

The NSA Philadelphia MWR ITT office is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The office is located in Bldg.15, across from the cafeteria. For more information about available tickets, please contact the ITT office at 215-697-5392 or e-mail NSAPHILITT@navy.mil.

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Commanding OfficerCapt. James W. Smart

Officer-in-ChargeCmdr. Robert Speight

Deputy Site Manager NSAPDennis Donahue

Site Manager PNYHTCS(SW) Charles Brautcheck

Editorial DirectorMC2(SCW) Ace Rheaume

The Freedom Flyer is an authorized publication for members of the military service and civilian personnel of the Navy and Department of Defense commands and activities located at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Its con-tents do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Navy, and do not imply endorsement thereof. The editorial content of this publication is reviewed, pre-pared, and distributed by the NSA Philadelphia Pub-lic Affairs Office. For more information please contact MC2(SCW) Ace Rheaume, NSA Philadelphia Public Af-fairs Officer, at 215-697-5995 or ace.rheaume@navy.mil.

The Freedom Flyer will publish free listings of personal items for sale by personnel of the Naval and Defense Activities at Philadelphia. Such items and services must represent an incidental exchange between personnel on the installation and not be business operations. Ads are limited to 15 words, include Command/Code, one per employee, and photos are highly encouraged. Work extensions may only be used on car and van pool ads. All oth-ers must use a home or cell phone number. Ads are printed on a space available basis.

Send submissions to MC2(SCW) Ace Rheaume at ace.rheaume@navy.mil.

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Spring and summer reservations are available for the MWR Picnic Pavilion Area. The rental fee is $70 and includes use of the MWR pavilion, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, the basketball court, and assorted lawn games. Access to a refrigerator and indoor restrooms is also included. (Payment of the rental fee is required to reserve your date.)

Looking for something fun to do after work? Fran's Hangar Bay (MWR All Hands Club) is open Wednesday and Thursday nights at 4:00. The Club is also available to rent for your next special occasion.

Planning a trip to New York City? Did you know that you could book a show, tours, dinner, and an over-night stay through MWR's Broadway Spotlight Ticket Program? Visit the website at http://www.broadway-getaways.com/packages/packages.taf?pid=136215 to see all of the wonderful opportunities available to you. Want to enjoy a delicious meal before or after the show? Make reservations for a three course meal at the famous Russian Tea Room or Sardi's. You can even purchase tickets to visit the Empire State Building Observatory or Top of the Rock at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Also available are hotel accommodations at some of the city's best hotels, such as the Waldorf-Astoria and the Four Seasons.

Tickets are now available for the exhibit “Spy: The Secret World of Espionage” at the Franklin Institute. Exhibit tickets are $23 when purchased through the MWR ITT office. This is a $5 savings per ticket. Tick-ets include admission to the Spy exhibit, regular Frank-lin Institute exhibitions, and one Planetarium show.

The exhibit will be at the Franklin Institute through Oc-tober 6. Be sure to visit the Franklin Institute website at http://www.fi.edu/spy/ for additional information about the exhibit and operating hours.

For more information, please contact the ITT office at 215-697-5392 or NSAPHILITT@navy.mil or the Club office at 215-697-2297 or e-mail NSAPHILMWR@navy.mil.

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