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Vol. 49, No. 5
Submarine Missouri successfully completes first voyage
By Commander, Submarine Group
2, Public Affairs Office
GROTON, Conn. - The
nation’s newest and most-advanced
nuclear-powered attack submarine,
Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU)
Missouri (SSN 780), returned to
the General Dynamics Electric Boat
shipyard, July 4, following the suc-
cessful completion of her first voy-
age in open seas called Alpha Sea
Trials.
Missouri’s sea trials included a
range of submarine and propul-
sion-plant operations, submerging
for the first time, and high-speed
runs on and below the surface to
demonstrate that the ship’s propul-
sion plant is fully mission-capable.
The sea trials were directed by
Admiral Kirkland Donald, Director,
Naval Nuclear Propulsion. Also par-
ticipating in the sea trials were Rear
Adm. William Hilarides, Program
Executive Officer for Submarines;
Rear Adm. Michael McLaughlin,
Commander, Submarine Group
Two; Captain Leslie Elkin, supervi-
sor of shipbuilding in Groton; and
John P. Casey, president of Electric
Boat.
“Taking a submarine out for the
first time is challenging, and the
crew and Electric Boat responded
to that challenge very well,” said
McLaughlin. “I appreciate both
organizations’ teamwork as they
prepare Missouri to join the fleet.
Job well done.”
“The crew and shipbuilders
worked together seamlessly to take
this submarine to sea and put it
through its paces,” said Casey. “It
was a superb effort by everyone
involved, and reflects the commit-
GROTON, Conn. – Rear Admiral Michael McLaughlin, Commander Submarine Group Two, and Commander Dale Green,
Commanding Officer, Naval Submarine Support Facility (NSSF), pose for a photo with NSSF Drug and Alcohol Program
Advisors Machinist Mate First Class Carter Smith, Sonar Technician First Class Matthew Binkley and Chief Hospital
Corpsman Jeffrey Lamb after NSSF received the Right Spirit award. NSSF was awarded the Right Spirit for their safe ride
program and not having an alcohol related incident for 580 days.
Submarine Capital of the
World turns the lights on
By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. – Groton
has been called the “Submarine
Capital of the World” for nearly half
a century and though a sign stating
that fact has changed over the years,
the message has remained the same.
Recently the sign received an upkeep
of sorts as lights were added to the site
off Interstate 95 so the USS Nautilus
shaped sign can state its slogan for
travelers to see, day and night.
During a press conference, July
6 at Groton Inn & Suites Herbert
Cummings, Deputy Director for
Groton Utilities announced the com-
pletion of the work, which added a
light pole to illuminate the sign.
“It was a combined effort from the
state, as well as the city and town of
Groton,” said Cummings. “It took two
weeks to complete the project after
we received the work permit from
Serving the Military Community in Southeastern Connecticut since 1918
GROTON, Conn. – Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Missouri (SSN 780) transits down the Thames River to conduct sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean, July 2. Missouri is
scheduled to be commissioned, July 31, at Naval Submarine Base New London.
ment of the Navy/industry team to
sustain the success of the Virginia-
class submarine program. I deeply
appreciate the contributions made
the state.”
The sign welcomes incoming trav-
elers, as well as transferring military
personnel to Groton.
“That’s the first thing I saw driv-
ing over the bridge,” said SUBASE
Command Master Chief Ray Powell,
as he spoke of his arrival in Groton in
1987. “Different organizations from
the SUBASE to the community have
come together to make it better, and
this is just the final piece.”
Vandals had broken the lights origi-
nally on the sign itself, so when Groton
Utilities replaced the lights they placed
them on a pole near the sign and out
of reach of vandals.
“The lights are back on in Groton,”
said state Sen. Andrew Maynard, D-
Stonington.
The first sign, a Lafayette class sub-
marine with a different silhouette, was
erected in 1964, and replaced with
its current Nautilus design in 2004,
See Lights on Page 3
by the Navy personnel, shipbuild-
ers and suppliers who made it
happen.”
The successful completion of
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. – Sailors from Naval Submarine Base New London, employees of Groton Utilities, and delegates from
Connecticut, pose for a picture in front of the Submarine Capital of the World sign off of Interstate 95, July 6. The sign was
originally placed on I-95 in 1964.
sea trials is another milestone on
Missouri’s journey toward offi-
cially joining the fleet, which will
occur during a commissioning cer-
Naval Submarine
Support Facility
displays ‘Right Spirit’
By MC1(SW/AW) Steven Myers
Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs
GROTON, Conn. – Submarine
Group Two presented a “Right
Spirit” pennant to Naval Submarine
Support Facility (NSSF) New
London, July 8, for the team going
more than 500 days without a
driving under the influence (DUI)
related incident.
Rear Admiral Michael
McLaughlin, Commander
Submarine Group Two, presented
the pennant to the NSSF team of
nearly 900 Sailors, civilians, and
contractors in recognition of their
efforts.
“This is a truly outstanding
achievement, going 580 days with
out an incident,” said McLaughlin.
“While it’s both a team sport and a
supervisor sport, what [the crew is]
doing is truly phenomenal.”
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Submarine Base New London.
Construction on Missouri
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Sailors get oil
Chief Hospital Corpsmen Jeffrey spill training
Lamb, NSSF’s Drug and Alcohol
Prevention Advocate (DAPA),
said that initially some NSSF team
Page 2
members thought the accomplish-
ment wasn’t possible because the
command was so large.
“This accomplishment is some-
thing to be extremely proud of,”
said Lamb. “We did this as a team
and we will continue to do so
because our Sailors want it to
work.”
Lamb added that their aggressive
awareness program is a key com-
ponent to their success.
“We start from day one,” he
See what
said. “By utilizing a team system, SUBASE offers
weekend contracts, and safe ride
cards, we cause everyone to think
for summer fun
and plan ahead.”
NSSF, which employs military Page 4
members, Department of Defense
civilians and contractors, provides
See Right Spirit on Page 2
New York
student donates
books to sub
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INDEX
Local...................................2
Movies.....................................5
Classifieds................................6
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
2 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, July 15, 2010

Annapolis Sailor honored by local Rotary

By Lena Blanch

WATERFORD, Conn.
– Sonar Technician Submarine
First Class Joshua Byrne of USS
Annapolis (SSN 760) was selected
as Serviceperson of the Month for
June. The Waterford Rotary hon-
This newspaper is an authorized publication for personnel of the ored Byrne, who was represented
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
by his wife Kate, June 28 dur-
Department of Defense or the Department of the Navy. ing a luncheon at Filomena’s in
Waterford.
Commanding Officer Naval Submarine Base New London The Service Person of the Month
Capt. Marc W. Denno Program provides community
Executive Officer Naval Submarine Base New London recognition of outstanding active
Cmdr. Daniel M. Rossler duty enlisted personnel stationed
Command Master Chief Naval Submarine Base New London in the Groton-New London area.
CMDCM(SS) Ray Powell Championed by the Chamber of
Public Affairs Officer - Christopher Zendan
Editor - Sheryl Walsh
Commerce of Eastern Connecticut
Editorial Assistant - Christina Lough in cooperation with all active duty
Public Affairs Staff - MCC(SW/AW)Evelyn Haywood, units of military organizations per-
MC1(AW) Peter Blair, MM3 Sean Phillips, SN Joshua Hirschfeld manently based in the area, the
and SN Michael Henderson program is actively supported by
local service clubs and civic organi-
• NEWS - The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared, edited zations who celebrate the monthly
and provided by the Public Affairs Office of the Naval Submarine Base New awardees at events sponsored by
London. News items and photos must be received by 4 p.m. the Friday the clubs or organizations.
before publication. News ideas and questions can be directed to Christopher
Zendan at 694-5980. Readers can e-mail us at dolphin@ctcentral.com. Log
Bruce MacDonald, Director of
onto the Web site at www.dolphin-news.com. Communications for the Chamber of Photo by Lena Blanch
• ADDRESS - The Dolphin staff can be reached at 694-3514 or write to: Commerce of Eastern Connecticut,
The Dolphin, Naval Submarine Base New London PAO, Box 44, Groton, CT thanked the Waterford Rotary for WATERFORD, Conn. - Pictured from left to right: Senior Chief Yeoman Tyrus Rock, Devron TWELVE, Bruce MacDonald,
06349-5044. All news releases should be sent to this address. hosting the luncheon and for par- Director of Communications Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Kate Byrne, and Mike Bonnano, President of
• ADVERTISING - Advertisements are solicited by Shore Line ticipating in the Service Person of the Waterford Rotary. Byrne was presented a plaque honring her husband, Sonar Technician Submarine First Class Joshua
Newspapers and not the editorial staff or Public Affairs Office. Inquiries the Month Program. Byrne of USS Annapolis (SSN 760), in his absence at an award luncheon for the Service Person of the Month.
regarding advertisements should be directed to the Display Advertising or Serving as a First Lieutenant
Classified Advertising departments. on board USS Annapolis, Bryne are superb. His knowledge is the set himself above his peers as a the Black Hawk Fishing Boat;
Display Advertising, Laura Carpenter at (203) 752-2704, Betsy
is responsible for the command’s baseline towards mentoring junior prime example of a First Class Petty two adult tickets to the Mystic
Lemkin at (203) 752-2706 and Mercy Mosher at (203) 752-2702
painting and preservation program personnel throughout the division. Officer. Aquarium; two adult tickets to
Classified Advertising (in Conn.) (800) 922-7066 Petty Officer Byrne has dedicat- At the luncheon, in his absence, the Mystic Seaport; four pass-
Classified Advertising (outside Conn.) (203) 789-5200 along with maintaining the small
boat handling party deck equip- ed countless hours helping with his wife Kate Byrne was presented es to the Denison Pequotsepos
ment. Master Clubs Game Leader, Military with the following: A gift certificate Nature Center; and a plaque and
The Dolphin is published every Thursday by Shoreline Newspapers,
40 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511. Telephone (203) 752-2701. As the command’s Damage Ministry and Awana Varsity Leader. from Mallove’s Jewelers; a savings a Team Connecticut Medallion
Minimum weekly circulation 10,000. Control Petty Officer, Byrnes lead- As a youth group leader, he coordi- bond from The Day; a savings from the Chamber of Commerce
ership ensures damage control nated group activities and games bond from the Submarine Force of Eastern Connecticut.
John Slater, General Manager equipment is at the ready to sup- for kids from kindergarten to 8th Library and Museum; a savings Byrne is entitled to wear the
Shore Line Newspapers
port immediate response to any grade. He educates kids in the com- bond from the Waterford Rotary; a following medals and ribbons:
The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the Naval
unanticipated casualty. Qualified as munity about good moral values, check from the Eastern Connecticut Navy/Marine Corps Achievement
Submarine Base New London Public Affairs Office. and God towards guiding young Council of the Navy League; Medal; Navy Battle “E” Ribbon;
The Dolphin is published by Shoreline Newspapers, a private firm in no a sonar supervisor, his experience
and abilities to perform at his post adults away from drug, violence gift certificates for Flanagan’s Good Conduct Medal (2); and
way connected with the Department of Defense or the U.S. Navy under exclu-
and criminal activities. Byrne has Restaurant; two free tickets for National Defense Service Medal.
sive written contract with the Naval Submarine Base New London.

SUBASE Sailors provide oil spill aid

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 available for pur-
chase, 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.
By SN Michael Henderson
This newspaper is printed on recycled newsprint. Please help conserve our
resources and recycle this paper when you are finished with it. GROTON, Conn. - The first
Naval Submarine Base New

News in your community London (SUBASE) Sailors being

Looking for former
crewmen of Trepang
Crew members of USS Trepang
(SSN 674) are being sought after.
If you are a former crew mem-
ber, contact Gary Theriault at
gterio@bellsouth.net or Ed Rabbitt
at bugsbunny35@centurytel.net
with your e-mail and postal mail
address.
Win a Netbook
from Navy Exchange
NEX customers have the chance
to win one of ten ACER Netbooks,
valued at $279.99. Through Sept.
8, NEX customers have a chance
to win an ACER Netbook by filling
out an entry form located in par-
ticipating stores or online at www.
BBC set to kick-off
annual housing survey time
myNavyExchange.com. No pur-
chase necessary to win and only
one entry per authorized patron.
All entries must be received by
midnight Sept. 8. Winners will
be selected in a random draw-
ing on or about Sept. 24, at the
Navy Exchange Service Command
(NEXCOM) headquarters.
NEXCOM will notify and verify
eligibility of winners and arrange
for delivery of the prize. NEXCOM
will develop a winners list which
will be available online at www.
myNavyExchange.com.
Remember, customers receive
a five cent credit toward their
purchase for each eco-friendly
reusable bag used to bag their
purchase.
Become a Facebook fan and fol-
low the NEX on Twitter.
sent to aid in the oil spill clean-
up in the Gulf of Mexico are
Engineman Second Class Robert
Shaffer and Boatswain’s Mate
Second Class Jesus Arteaga.
These Sailors were sent July
11 to “Gulf of Mexico Exercise”
(GOMEX) for 45 days, where
they will be operating inter-
coastal boats for the cleanup
process, skimming the water to
collect crude oil.
There is a long list of stand-
by personnel waiting to aid the
cleanup, and the training process
and qualifications that a Sailor
must go through are extensive.
Multiple personal qualification
standards and classes like the
Hazardous Waste Operations
Emergency Response Program
(HAZWOPER), where a portion
of the class is dedicated to teach-
ing Sailors how to equip and
remove contaminated hazard
suits, are required training to be
a part of the process.
“The training that has been
received from SUBASE NLON
oil response clean up crew is
extensive, and makes them the
best qualified to do the job,”
Photo by SN Michael Henderson

The Annual CEL Housing
Survey time is upon Naval
Submarine Base New London
(SUBASE) once again. In a few
weeks, family housing resi-
dents will be receiving the CEL
Resident Satisfaction Housing
Survey.
Balfour Beatty Communities
(BBC) encourages residents to
fill them out and return them
at its Block Party July 16, being
held to kick-off survey time.
The event is set to begin at 2
p.m. at the BBC Management
Office.
By completing and handing
surveys in, residents will qual-
ify to win one of many priz-
es given away in our weekly
drawings. Residents that hand
in the surveys by August 13,
will also qualify for a special
Early Bird Drawing.
The survey is part of a per-
formance assessment program.
BBC ranks “extremely” satis-
fied and “very good” a passing
grade on the survey and any
CDC, SAC offer hourly child care
The Naval Submarine Base
New London Child Development
Center (CDC) and School Age
Care Program (SAC) offer hourly
care to those eligible. Eligible
families are active duty, civilian
Department of Defense (DoD)
and DoD contractors.
Hourly care is an important
service offered by the Navy Child
and Youth Programs (CYP) that
supports military families who
have an occasional need for child
care.
Given the demands placed on
military families, hourly (or drop-
in) care can be the perfect alterna-
tive to full-time daycare for occa-
score that is less than this is
considered unacceptable.
“We truly strive to exceed
our resident’s expectations
and hope that every resident
enjoyed their home and the
services that we provided,”
explained Michelle Schukoske,
Community Manager for Balfour
Beatty Communities.
Once residents complete their
surveys and seal them in the
postage paid envelopes provid-
ed, they can simply bring it to
the BBC Management Office and
drop it in the authorized locked
mailbox. Only CEL employees
will open the returned enve-
lopes. Survey results are com-
pletely confidential and anony-
mous.
“The survey allows us to
see where we are succeeding
and where there is room for
improvement,” said Schukoske,
“it’s important for residents to
fill them out honestly.”
The survey deadline date is
Sept. 15.
sions like work schedules, doctor
visits, personal illness or illness
within the family.
CDCs offer care for children
ages six weeks to five years. The
SAC program cares for children
who are school age, 6 to 12 years
old. The cost for hourly care is
$3 per hour. Parents may call
and make a reservation for child
care up to 30 days in advance
or may walk into the program
and inquire about receiving care
immediately. Children are placed
in an age appropriate classroom
under the care of professional-
ly trained early childhood and
youth experts.
said Senior Chief Engineman
Ivan Wallace, from SUBASE Port
Operations, “they are part of our
first response here for the area.
Now they get to put it to good
use.”
Right Spirit
Continued from page 1
direct maintenance support to sub-
marines assigned to Submarine
Group Two and often supports
visiting ships.
The first pennant was awarded
to the crew of USS Hartford (SSN
768) in October 2009 after they
passed their 1,000th DUI-free day.
The second pennant was awarded
Missouri ...
Continued from page 1
began in December 2004; the sub-
marine’s keel was authenticated
during a ceremony Sept. 27, 2008,
at the Electric Boat facility in North
Kingstown, R.I.; and, she was
christened during a late morning
ceremony at Electric Boat Dec. 5,
2009.
Another milestone occurred
April 16 during “In Service Day,”
when crew members moved
aboard the submarine, bringing
her systems to life, beginning gen-
eral day-to-day operations and pre-
paring for sea-trials, work-ups and
commissioning.
Commander Timothy Rexrode
is the commanding officer of
Missouri, the seventh ship of the
Virginia Class. He leads a crew
of about 134 officers and enlisted
personnel. A native of Spencer,
W.Va., Rexrode graduated with
honors in 1990 from West Virginia
University, receiving a Bachelor
GROTON, Conn. – Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Mayk Ordazreyes and Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Eric Santiago
demonstrate doffing personal protective equipment covered in shaving cream during the Hazardous Waste Operations
Emergency Response Program (HAZWOPER) class, July 1, in Building 83 on Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE).
The HAZWOPER class is just one of the steps that SUBASE Sailors are required to attend to become qualified to help with
the oil spill in the Atlantic Ocean. The personnel selected to help clean the oil spill are Engineman Second Class Robert
Shaffer and Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Jesus Arteaga.
to USS North Carolina (SSN 777) tive years without a DUI incident. related incidents, to provide a safe
in December 2009 after they com- Commands are authorized to fly and productive working environ-
pleted 2,000 days without a DUI the pennant as long as they are ment and to ensure quality of life
incident. DUI free. while de-glamorizing alcohol use.
The pennant is Navy blue with The Right Spirit Campaign, This pennant was the brainchild of
gold lettering and includes a gold initiated by the Secretary of the waterfront leadership. Submarine
star for each year the command is Navy in 1995, was designed to Group Two’s Navy Alcohol and
DUI free. A pennant with a single enhance fleet readiness by the Drug Control officer designed and
silver star represents five-consecu- reduction of alcohol abuse and implemented the idea.
of Science degree in Aerospace MacArthur, and many other U.S. 377-feet long, Missouri is slight-
Engineering. In addition, Rexrode and Allied officers accepted the ly longer than a football field.
is a distinguished graduate of unconditional surrender of the She has a 34-foot beam, will be
the United States Marine Corps Japanese at the end of World War able to dive to depths greater
Command and Staff College, hold- II, Sept. 2, 1945. than 800 feet and will oper-
ing as Master’s in Military Studies.
He also received a Master’s of
Missouri is built to excel in anti-
submarine warfare; anti-ship war-
ate at speeds in excess of 25
knots submerged. Missouri is
Arts degree in Administration from fare; strike warfare; special opera- designed with a nuclear reactor
Central Michigan University. tions; intelligence, surveillance, plant that will not require refu-
Becky Gates, wife of U.S. and reconnaissance; irregular eling during the planned life
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, warfare; and mine warfare mis- of the ship, reducing lifecycle
serves as the submarine’s sponsor. sions. Adept at operating in both costs and increasing underway
She broke the traditional cham- the world’s shallow littoral regions time.
pagne bottle against the boat’s sail and deep waters, Missouri will The USS Missouri
during the christening ceremony directly enable five of the six Navy Commissioning Committee,
last December. Her initials were maritime strategy core capabilities an IRS-designated 501(c)3
welded into a plaque inside the - sea control, power projection, for- nonprofit charity, was created
boat during last year’s keel laying ward presence, maritime security, to increase awareness of the
ceremony. and deterrence. submarine’s commissioning.
Missouri is the fifth Navy ship to The 7,800-ton submarine The Commissioning Committee
be named in honor of the people of Missouri is being built under a offers information about the
the “Show Me State.” The last USS teaming arrangement between development of the subma-
Missouri, the legendary battleship, General Dynamics Electric rine, as well as history on for-
was the site where Fleet Adm. Boat and Northrop Grumman mer Navy ships named for the
Chester Nimitz, Gen. Douglas Shipbuilding-Newport News. At “Show Me State.”
 Thursday, July 15, 2010 • THE DOLPHIN • 3

Lights ...
Continued from page 1
Cummings said.
Tuesday also happened to be
the fifth anniversary of the day
local officials presented their argu-
ments to a federal commission for
the Base Relocation and Closure
(BRAC) commission, arguments
that helped preserve SUBASE’s
presence here, said John
Markowicz, executive director
of the Southeastern Connecticut
Enterprise Region.
Also in attendance at the meet-
ing were; state Rep. Elissa Wright,
D-Groton; Groton City Mayor
Dennis Popp; Town Councilor
Harry Watson, and Groton Town
Manager Mark Oefinger.
4 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, July 15, 2010

A SUBASE STAYCATION

What to do this summer

Photos by SN Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. – Above, people line the sandy beach and splash in the clean
water on Naval Submarine Base New London’s North Lake, July 1. North Lake is
open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day this summer. Below, Shane Ducharme,
Cape Fox Motorcycle Course Instructor, gives a Sailor a thumbs up after scor-
ing his run through the final Basic Motorcycle Rider Course, June 30, at Naval
Shark Boulevard and the Naval Branch Health Clinic. The SUBASE Submarine Base New London.
paintball field is open weekends 11 a.m. to sunset for open play,
By SN Michael Henderson
and provides paintball markers, goggles, neck guards, and other
protective equipment to get dirty in. Group play can also be orga-
GROTON, Conn. - Sailors come to Naval Submarine Base New
nized.
London (SUBASE) from different parts of the country, many fresh
Current or future motorcycle owners can use the summertime
out of Basic Training in Great Lakes. To these Sailors, Connecticut
weather to improve their riding skills with a motorcycle rider
might be new and/or intimidating, their first impulse may be to
training course. Basic Motorcycle Rider Course, required for
stay in their rooms instead of exploring the many activities avail-
military personnel, and the Military Sportbike Rider Courses are
able through Morale, Welfare, and Recreation.
hosted by the SUBASE Safety Office, and will train and qualify you
The SUBASE Liberty Center provides Sailors a hub to socialize,
to ride a motorcycle on base. Request a seat in an upcoming class
play pool, use Internet-enabled computers and video game con-
by contacting Shane Ducharme, Cape Fox Motorcycle Instructor,
soles like Sony’s Playstation 3 or Microsoft’s XBOX 360. Liberty
at (860) 694-4201.
Center also organizes weekly video game tournaments, hosts mov-
Whether you’re new to SUBASE or have been here for years,
ies in their in-house theater and schedules weekend bus trips to
MWR has something to offer. Remember the work day is long and
Boston and New York.
you owe it to yourself to utilize these summer time activities.
If you’re looking for fun in the sun, the Goose Run Golf Course
can cater to your Tee-Time needs; the club house is located on the
western part of the base, down Shark Boulevard. If golf isn’t your
cup of “tee”, you can pay a visit the Thames View Marina, just
Numbers to call for summer activities
past the golf course, on the lower part of the base. Thames View Paintball Field: (860) 694-3687
Marina does weekly Kayaking excursions on Thursdays, from 4 to Liberty Center: (860) 694-4958
6 p.m., and accepts any skill level. If you are looking for a water- SUBASE Aquatics: (860) 694-3562
borne adventure at your own pace, you can also rent a single or Goose Run Golf Course: (860) 694-3763
two-person kayak for the day. SUBASE Lanes Bowling: (860) 694-3477
Up for a swim? The man-made North Lake is open to the public,
complete with a sandy beach and life-guards. North Lake is open
Thames View Marina: (860) 694-3164
daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. If indoor swimming is your thing, Motorcycle Safety Course Instructor: (860) 694-4201
SUBASE pool has lap swimming and swimming classes available. Reunions Pub: (860) 694-3433
Anyone looking for something more fast-paced need only to Morton Hall Gymnasium: (860) 694-3521
stop at the Paintball field, located on Wahoo Avenue between Body Works Fitness Center: (860) 694-4784

GROTON, Conn. - Left,

Interior Communications
Electrician First Class Ramon
Colmenero crouches behind
a makeshift barricade dur-
ing a paintball game at
the Naval Submarine Base
New London Paintball field
August 7, 2009. Below, a
Sailor pitches a glowing
bowling ball down the lane
under the blacklights during
Naval Submarine Base New
London Bowling Alley’s
“Rock ‘n’ Bowl”, July 9.
Contact the Bowling Alley
at (860) 694-3477.

Photo by MM2 Mark Moore

Photos by SN Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. – Above,

Sailors play video games
and shoot pool during their
lunch time break, July 13, at
the Naval Submarine Base
New London Liberty Center.
Contact the Liberty Center
front desk at (860) 694-4958.
Right, Corpsman Third Class
Johnmichael Medina works
the pull-up machine at the
Morton Hall Gymnasium, on
Naval Submarine Base New
London, July 13. Dial (860)
694-3521 for information.

Photo by MC1(AW) Peter Blair

 Thursday, July 15, 2010 • THE DOLPHIN • 5

Dive into Operation Lobster

Teen coordinates donations
for submariners
By MC1(SW/AW) Steven Myers
Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs
GROTON, Conn. – Submariners at Naval
Submarine Base New London received 73 boxes
of donated books, DVDs and CDs to read during
their downtime, June 29, thanks to the kindness
and hard work of a 16-year-old New Yorker.
Renee Cotsis, who will be a Senior this fall at
Warwick Valley High School in New York, came
up with the idea when she was researching a
community service project. After speaking with
Richard Heller of the New York Navy League
and co-founder of the non-profit organization
Stories for Sailors, Cotsis decided to collect book
donations.
“I knew I wanted to do something for the
military,” said Cotsis, a native of Warwick, N.Y.
“At first I thought about other services, and then
decided to go with the Navy.”
Members of Stories for Sailors helped Cotsis
deliver the boxes - which included about 20 to 30
items each - to Groton-based submarines. Of the
73 boxes, 40 came from donations by students
at her high school; the rest came from Warwick
area libraries.
The group made an initial presentation of books
to USS Philadelphia (SSN 690) before touring the
Los Angeles-class attack submarine. Submarine
Squadron 2 coordinated the delivery and will
distribute the books to other submarines.
“It’s very encouraging to see young people
taking an interest in the well-being of our mili-
tary,” said Captain Peter Clarke, Commander of
Submarine Squadron 2. “To have them provide
recreational options for our Sailors is just out-
standing.”
Cotsis plans to continue sending books to
Groton-area boats several times a year in addi-
tion to starting a nationwide campaign to collect
more.

Photo by MM3 Sean Phillips

GROTON, Conn. – Christian E. Porter, Grossman’s Seafood Operations Manager, and Miss Connecticut Brittany
Decker, stand outside of the torpedo room of USS North Carolina (SSN 777) during a tour at Naval Submarine
Base New London, July 6. Tickets were given out for Grossman’s annual lobster dinner, “Operation Lobster”, at
Information Tickets and Tours (ITT). Chief Culinary Specialist Michael Wanca then led a tour of the base, Cross Hall
Galley, and the Liberty Center. Tickets for this year sold out immediately, and are required to attend the lobster
dinner held at Grossman’s Seafood, July 18. Those fortunate enough to have received one of the limited tickets are
strongly encouraged to attend, or pass on their ticket to someone who is able to.

Hygienic Art announces concert series

Hygienic Art is proud to announce the sched-
ule for this year’s expanded Summer Nights in
the District concert series in partnership with
The City of New London, New London Music
Festival, and Kitchings Productions. The 2010
line-up features an impressive array of talent
from all disciplines and expands to encompass
not only the beautiful Hygienic Art Park but the
newly rededicated Parade Plaza and the intimate
Oasis Room at the Garde Arts Center.
Overall, the season offers an eclectic line-up of
musicians from all genres that is sure to delight
audiences week in and week out throughout the
summer.
Summer Nights in the District schedule:
July 22: Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul at the
Parade Plaza at 7 p.m.
July 24: Barefoot Truth and Raise the Rent at
Hygienic Art Park from 7 to 11 p.m.
August 7: Sinners Circle 10 at Hygienic Art
Park from 7 to 11 p.m.
August 13: The Reducers and special guests at
Hygienic Art Park from 7 to 11 p.m.
August 14: Buckwheat Zydeco at the Parade
Photo by MC1(SW/AW) Steven Myers
Plaza at 7 p.m.
August 21: The Afro-Semitic Experience at GROTON, Conn. – Renee Cotsis presents Captain Peter Clarke, Commander Submarine Squadron 2, and Commander Dave
Hygienic Art Park from 7 to 11 p.m. Soldow, USS Philadelphia (SSN 690) Commanding Officer, with a box of books from the non-profit organization Stories
August 28: TBA at Hygienic Art Park from 7 for Sailors. Her father, Peter, and grandmother Renate Kierey are also shown. Cotsis collected 73 boxes of books for the
to 11 p.m. organization as part of her high school community service project.

Final ceremony for SUBASE Chaplain Seaport to return to the

Photo by SN Michael Henderson
‘Roaring Twenties’ at
GROTON, Conn. – Commander
Daniel Rossler, Executive Officer of
Naval Submarine Base New London
Rum Runners’ Rendezvous
(SUBASE), is joined by his wife, Mystic Seaport invites visitors to an evening of 1920s music,
sisters, children, and Commander food, drink and entertainment at the Museum’s first-ever Rum
Joseph Koch, SUBASE Chaplain, Runners’ Rendezvous, July 24, from 7:30 to 11 p.m.
for the sacrament of baptism in Hosted the same weekend as the annual Antique & Classic Boat
the Chapel on the Thames, located Rendezvous at Mystic Seaport, the evening’s festivities will cel-
on SUBASE, July 6. Rossler’s chil- ebrate the beauty, music and lively ambiance of a bygone era.
dren, Dale, Daniel, and Nicholas, Felix and the Cats, a nine-piece band known throughout New
were baptized during what would York City for their lively Swing and Big Band performances, will
be Koch’s last ceremony on the play throughout the evening. Guests are encouraged to dress for
base. A SUBASE Chaplain of three the occasion in period attire – as a “doll,” “flapper,” “real McCoy”
years, Koch will be transferring to
or any other 1920s character – and dance the night away under a
tent on the Museum’s North Lawn overlooking the historic Mystic
the Merchant Marines Academy in
River.
King’s Point, New York, to serve
The evening’s drink menu will feature a signature Rum Runners’
as a Chaplain there. Shown in
cocktail, courtesy of Coastal Gourmet, the museum’s food service
the photo are (left to right, front
provider. Additional libations, beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres and non-
row): Dale Rossler, Daniel Rossler, alcoholic beverages will also be served.
Nicholas Rossler, Maria Rossler, Tickets for the evening are $75 per person and must be pur-
and Commander Joseph Koch. chased by July 16. Tickets can be purchased online at www.
Shown in the back row (left to right): mysticseaport.org/rumrunnersrendezvous or by phone by calling
Commander Daniel Rossler, Deirdre (860) 572-5365.
Cruzado, and Doreen Rossler. Sponsorship for the evening is provided by Coastal Gourmet and
Sperry Tents.
For more information, visit www.mysticseaport.org/rumrun-
nersrendezvous.

This swing is a hit Now showing at

Dealey Center Theater
July 15 6:00 p.m. Get Him to the Greek
July 16 6:00 p.m. The A-Team
July 17 3:00 p.m. The Karate Kid
5:30 p.m. Killer
7:30 p.m. The A-Team
July 18 3:00 p.m. The Karate Kid
5:30 p.m. The A-Team
7:30 p.m. Killer
July 19 6:00 p.m. The A-Team
July 20 6:00 p.m. The Karate Kid
July 21 6:00 p.m. The A-Team
July 22 6:00 p.m. Killer

Get Him to the Greek Cast: Jonah Hill, Russell

Brand, Rated: R, Story Type: Comedy, Runtime: 109
min.
The A-Team Cast: Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper,
Rated: PG 13, Story Type: Action/Adventure and
Comedy, Runtime: 117 min.
The Karate Kid Cast: Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan,
Rated: PG, Story Type: Action/Adventure, Remake and
Sports, Runtime: 140 min.
Killer Cast: Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl, Rated:
PG 13, Story Type: Action/Adventure and Thriller,
Runtime: 100 min.

Next Week:
By MM3 Sean Phillips
Toy Story 3, and
GROTON, Conn. – Fire Technician First Class Christopher Helms swings to make a home run at Naval Submarine Base New London’s ball fields during the
Men’s Home Run Derby, July 7. Helms took home the first place trophy followed by Machinist’s Mate First Class Steven Dunbar in second, and Electronics
Jonah Hex
Technician First Class Heath Spencer in third. MWR will be hosting the Women’s Home Run Derby, July 21 at 5 p.m.
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