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Vol. 50, No. 30 Thursday, February 2, 2012 Serving the Military Community in Southeastern Connecticut since 1918
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From a National Center for
Telehealth and Technology
News Release
JOINT BASE LEWIS-
McCHORD, Wash. - The
Defense Department (DoD)
launched a new web site
today for children experi-
encing the challenges of
military deployments.
The highly interactive
web site, http://www.
MilitaryKidsConnect.org,
was created by psycholo-
gists at DoDs National
Center for Telehealth and
Technology here. It helps
children of deployed par-
ents cope with the stress,
changing responsibilities,
and concern for the safety
of their parents, officials
said.
The center, known as
T2, developed the web
site with informative vid-
eos, educational tools,
and engaging games and
activities for three age
groups: 6 to 8, 9 to 12
and 13 to 17. The site
features monitored online
social network forums for
the groups to safely share
their experiences with
deployments.
aMilitaryKidsConnect.
org is the first DoD web site
to connect children in the
widely separated active,
reserve, and National
Guard military communi-
ties, officials said.
Since 2001, an estimat-
ed 2 million children have
said goodbye to a parent
headed to deployments in
Iraq, Afghanistan, other
places around the globe,
and on ships at sea,
explained Kelly Blasko, a
T2 psychologist. Military
children are deeply affect-
ed by the separation of
their parents deployment.
Weve seen that in their
hearts, kids deploy too.
The web site has fea-
tures that will help chil-
dren, parents, and edu-
cators navigate the wide
range of practical and
emotional challenges
military families must
live with throughout the
deployment cycle, Blasko
said.
While military children
are very adaptable given
the constant changes and
stressful nature of military
life, she added, deploy-
ment puts a unique stress
on family relationships
at home, which can also
affect the deployed service
member. The DoD now
has a website to help the
youngest members of the
military community.
The National Center for
Telehealth and Technology
serves as the primary DoD
office for cutting-edge
approaches in applying
technology to psychologi-
cal health.
DoD launches web site for military children
While military children are very adaptable ... deployment
puts a unique stress on family relationships at home,
which can also affect the deployed service member.
Kelly Blasko
T2 psychologist
New LED lights make Gato class submarine sail at SFLM
By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn.
Submarine Force Library
and Museum personnel
are doing their part to
make the Navy a better
friend to the environ-
ment.
SFLM staff members
recently replaced the
incandescent light bulbs
in the main exhibit room
with blue light emitting
diodes (LED) helping the
museum save money and
in doing so providing a
visually stunning effect.
Ninety 65-watt incan-
descent light bulbs origi-
nally illuminated the
main exhibit room at the
museum located right
outside Naval Submarine
Base New Londons main
gate. Now those 65-watt
bulbs have been replaced
by 5-watt LEDs which pro-
duce a the same amount
of light with a significant
less amount of energy.
And the new LED create
a more aesthetically pleas-
ing effect.
The effect of the re-
lamping is dramatic, said
Bill Jankowski, Energy
Manager for NAVFAC
Public Works Department.
Since the LEDs produce
only blue light instead of
being filtered, it appears
as if the model of the
GATO-class submarine is
back on patrol, suspended
in the clear blue waters of
the South Pacific.
The initiative to change
out the lights was pro-
posed by SUBASEs
Building Energy Monitor
program and funded by
Naval Submarine Base
New Londons (SUBASE)
NAVFAC Public Works
Department.
In energy savings and
reduced maintenance
requirements for the LED
lighting, will pay for itself
is less than five years,
said Jankowski. It will
save SUBASE and the
museum more than 220
kilowatt-hours per year.
The replacement LED
bulbs use less than a tenth
SUBLANT Recognizes 2011 Sailors of the Year
By Kevin Copeland
Commander, Submarine Force
Atlantic Public Affairs
NORFOLK, Va. The
2011 Commander,
Submarine Force Atlantic
(SUBLANT) Senior and
Junior Sailors of the Year
(SOY) were announced
Jan. 25. The winners
were recognized by Vice
Admiral John Richardson,
Commander, Submarine
Force Atlantic, during a
luncheon held at the Vista
Point Center, Naval Station
Norfolk.
We are here today
to celebrate excellence,
Richardson said. These
Sailors are the Submarine
Forces equivalent to the
Plays of the Day. These
Sailors are the folks that
make up our highlight
reels, the very best of the
best. Their dedication and
talent inspires us all to dig
deeper and achieve more
- to raise our game up a
notch or two. They are
the examples that we look
to. Its a privilege to be
amongst our superstars.
They are an inspiration
to me, our Force and our
Navy.
The 2011 SUBLANT
Senior Sea Sailor of the
Year was Petty Officer
First Class William Nagel,
a nuclear-trained and
submarine-qualified elec-
tricians mate assigned
to the Los Angeles-class
attack submarine USS
Albany (SSN 753), home
ported in Norfolk, Va.
The 31-year-old Sailor is
from Montgomery County,
Texas, and joined the
Navy in August 1998. He
was also the Commander,
Submarine Group Two
(CSG2) Senior Sea Sailor
Photo by MC1 Todd A. Schaffer
NORFOLK, Va. Submarine Force Master Chief Kirk Saunders (far left) and Vice Admiral John M. Richardson, Commander, Submarine
Forces (far right) stand with the winners of the 2011 Submarine Force Atlantic (SUBLANT) Sailors of the Year. Pictured from left to right
are Fire Control Technician 2nd class Mike A. Blizzard, 2011 SUBLANT Junior Sea Sailor of the year from the ballistic missile submarine
USS West Virginia (SSBN 736); 2011 SUBLANT Senior Sea Sailor of the Year Electricians Mate 1st class William D. Nagel from the Los
Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753); 2011 SUBLANT Junior Shore Sailor of the Year Boatswains Mate 2nd Class
Alexander Hiller of Naval Submarine Support Facility in New London, Conn.; and 2011 SUBLANT Senior Shore Sailor of the Year Yeoman
1st Class Scott P. Biden from Commander, Submarine Group 10.
Continued on page 8
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. Suspended from the SFLM main exhibit room ceiling, the Gato-class submarine model appears to be sailing through
the oceans depths once again as the blue LED lights cast an ocean-like blue backdrop for the replica submarine.
Continued on page 8
2 THE DOLPHIN Thursday, February 2, 2012
News in your community
NEX Hosts
book signing
The Naval Submarine
Base New London (SUBASE)
Navy Exchange (NEX) will
host a book signing with
James M. Mosley, author of
Life Under the Microscope
as an African-American,
Feb. 3 and 4 from 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
Mosley, a retired Senior
Chief Petty Officer was
the first African-American
Medical Corpsman to grad-
uate from the Naval Nuclear
Power Engineering School.
Volunteer for
The Cove
The Cove Center for
Grieving Children is offering
training this winter open to
all interested individuals. All
five Cove sites are currently
recruiting volunteers for the
current and upcoming pro-
gram 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 karen@covect.org. Space
is limited, register early.
Library lends
Nooks, Kindles
The Naval Submarine Base
New London library has five
Nooks and five Kindles avail-
able for circulation.
They come preloaded with
e-books, many of which are
on the best seller list. For
more information, call the
library at (860) 694-3723.
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. Denno
Executive Officer Naval Submarine Base New London
Cmdr. Michael A. Pennington
Command Master Chief Naval Submarine Base New
London
CMDCM(SS) Thomas Vatter
Public Affairs Officer - Christopher Zendan
Editor - Sheryl Walsh
Editorial Assistant - Christina Lough
Public Affairs Staff - MCC(SW) James ODonnell,
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
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694-5980. Readers can e-mail us at dolphin@ctcentral.com.
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ADDRESS - The Dolphin staff can be reached at 694-3514
or write to: The Dolphin, Naval Submarine Base New London
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NBHC Groton welcomes new Physical Therapists
GROTON, Conn. - Michael Moschella,
DPT, and Katarzyna Treml, DPT, have
recently joined the Naval Branch Health
Clinic (NBHC) Groton Physical Therapy
Department. Moschella earned his
Doctorate in Physical Therapy (2009)
and his Bachelor of Science in Athletic
Training (2006) from Sacred Heart
University in Fairfield, Conn. He spent
two and half years in a busy private
practice in Tolland before arriving at
NBHC Groton. His clinical interests
include manual therapy, spine rehabili-
tation and sport medicine. His interests
outside of the clinic include basketball,
football, boating and fishing. Katarzyna
Treml graduated from the University of
Rhode Island (URI) with a Bachelor of
Science in Biological Sciences in 2003,
after which she received her commis-
sion from URI and served four years
on active duty in the U.S. Army as a
Medical Service Corps Officer. Treml received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from URI in 2010, and her clinical interests include orthopedics,
manual therapy, sports injuries and post surgical rehabilitation. She resides in Wakefield, R.I., with her husband and in her spare time she enjoys
traveling, hiking, skiing and running. Welcome to NBHC Groton Dr. Moschella and Dr. Treml.
Red Cross hosts Community Blood drives
The American Red Cross
is urging all those who are
eligible to donate blood to
make an appointment and
help save lives. Each dona-
tion of blood can help to meet
the daily needs of patients in
Connecticut hospitals.
Patients need blood every
day, including during the
winter season when blood
donations often decrease.
Every two seconds, someone
in this country needs blood.
On average, 44,000 blood
donations are needed each
day to help trauma victims,
surgical patients, burn vic-
tims, patients with blood dis-
orders and many others.
Potential blood donors
must be 17 years of age,
meet weight and height
requirements (110 pounds
or more, depending on their
height) and be in generally
good health. People should
bring their Red Cross blood
donor card or other form of
positive ID when they come
to donate. Eligible donors
can give whole blood every
56 days.
Call (800) RED CROSS
((800) 733-2767) or visit
redcrossblood.org to find a
blood drive at a convenient
location near you and to
make an appointment.
Upcoming local blood drives
Feb. 6
Eastern Connecticut State University Student Center, 83 Windham Street in
Willimantic from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Feb. 7
Eastern Connecticut State University Student Center, 83 Windham Street in
Willimantic from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Feb. 10
Waterford Town Hall, 15 Rope Ferry Road in Waterford from 1 to 5:45 p.m.
Feb. 14
Gales Ferry Firehouse, 1772 Route 12 in Gales Ferry from 1:30 to 6:15 p.m.
Feb. 16
Groton City Municipal Building, 295 Meridian Street Extension in Groton from
1 to 5:45 p.m.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 247 Washington St, Routes 2 and 32 in
Norwich from 1:30 to 6:15 p.m.
The American Red Cross
will hold a new volun-
teer orientation session in
Waterford, Feb. 8 from 11
a.m. to noon.
The American Red Cross
needs volunteers for local
disaster response, sup-
port of blood drives and
for community disaster
education presentations in
Southeastern Connecticut.
At the orientation, potential
volunteers can learn about
the work of the Red Cross
and the ways they can help
their neighbors with Red
Cross services.
Volunteers are a vital
part of the American
Red Cross, said Sandy
Murdoch, Director of
Volunteer Resources with
the American Red Cross.
Volunteers make up
more than 95 percent of
the Red Cross workforce
and help to keep donated
funds focused on direct ser-
vice when people need our
help. Murdoch said that
no special skills are needed
to volunteer. We can pro-
vide you with the train-
ing you need. The basic
requirement for volunteers
is a desire to help.
The orientation will pro-
vide an opportunity to learn
more about the work of
the American Red Cross
and the specific volunteer
opportunities that are avail-
able. This is an opportuni-
ty to learn new skills, meet
new people and help your
neighbors, Murdoch said.
Pre-registration for
the session is required.
Contact the Volunteer
Resources team at (860)
678-2803 to register. You
may also request informa-
tion or register by email
to CTVol@ctredcross.
org. Potential volunteers
should allow some extra
time following the ori-
entation for a placement
interview and to complete
the volunteer registration
process.
A broad range of volun-
teer opportunities is avail-
able. Training is available
for all volunteer assign-
ments. Specific needs right
now include:
Support for blood drives
must be available daytime
on weekdays, must have
own transportation.
Disaster services local
response - weekdays, week-
ends, day/night.
Disaster services shel-
ter support, logistics, dam-
age assessment time
requirement varies.
Health & Safety instruc-
tors Must be certified in
lifesaving skills (CPR/AED
and First Aid training
available) to be eligible for
instructor-level training.
The American Red Cross
workforce is more than 95
percent volunteer. Its work
is accomplished through
the donations of time,
money and blood by gener-
ous individuals.
Red Cross seeks volunteers;
Information session planned in Waterford
The Board of Directors
of Branch 20, Fleet Reserve
Association, will hold its reg-
ular monthly meeting Feb. 7
at 6 p.m. at the Branch Home,
located at 242 Thames Street
in Groton. All members in
good standing are welcome
to attend this meeting.
Branch and Unit 20 will
host their next bi-monthly
breakfast for members and
their guests, Feb. 4 from 8
to 11 a.m., at the Branch
Home. The second monthly
breakfast will take place Feb.
18. These breakfasts boast an
extensive menu for a dona-
tion of only $5. Volunteers
to help with the breakfasts
are always welcome. Call
(860) 445-0731 and leave a
message for Charlie.
Club 20 will host its Super
Bowl Party at 6 p.m., Feb. 5.
A sign-up list for dishes to
share is posted in the Club.
Branch and Unit 20 will
hold their regular month-
ly meetings, Feb. 16 at the
Branch Home. Unit 20 will
meet at 6 p.m., followed by
Branch 20 at 7 p.m.
All members in good
standing are encouraged
to attend these meetings.
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 spous-
es, children and step chil-
dren over age 16, parents
and grandparents of FRA
members in good stand-
ing. For more information,
call the Branch Home at
(860) 445-0731.
The next dinner will
be hosted by members of
Branch 20, Feb. 22 from
5:30 to 7 p.m. The din-
ner will feature homemade
baked beans, spiral sliced
ham, homemade cold slaw
and potato salad, and brown
bread, all for only $10 for
adults, $5 for children 12
and under. Advanced paid
reservations are required;
tickets are on sale at the
Club. Cut-off date is Feb.
20.
Fleet Reserve Association
announces events
Photo by HN Terence Mendez
SUBVETS Groton will host
their monthly Steak N Eggs
Brunch, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m.
to noon. Regular brunches
are served on the remaining
Sundays of the month.
SUBVETS Groton Base will
hold their monthly meeting,
Feb. 6 at their clubhouse,
located at 40 School Street
in Groton, at 6:30 p.m. All
members are encouraged to
attend. Persons interested in
joining SUBVETS are also
welcome to attend.
On Feb. 14, SUBVETS
WWII will have their month-
ly meeting and lunch at 10:30
a.m., at the clubhouse.
SUBVETS Mongolian
Barbeque Dinner is sched-
uled for Feb. 11 from 5:45 to
8:30 p.m. Dinner will consist
of a Mongolian Barbeque
served at the Clubhouse. All
members and their guests are
invited to attend. Make your
reservations prior to Feb. 10.
Advance payment of $15 per
person is required.
On Feb. 21, the Holland
Club will host their monthly
luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the
clubhouse. The guest speakers
for lunch will be Rear Admiral
Sandra Stosz, Superintendent
of the United States Coast
Guard Academy and her
Command Master Chief
CMDCM(SS) Lloyd Pierce.
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 mem-
bers. Groton Base alone
has 2,357 current members
for 2010 and already 1,950
members for 2011. The only
requirement for membership
is to be designated quali-
fied 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 email
commander@subvetsgroton.
org.
SUBVETS Groton announce February events
By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
and SUBASE Public Works
Department
GROTON, Conn. For
more than six years, since
Fiscal Year (FY) 06, Naval
Submarine Base New
London (SUBASE) has low-
ered its solid waste totals
and by reducing, reusing
and recycling non-hazard-
ous waste, SUBASE contin-
ues to minimize its environ-
mental impact and lower
waste removal costs.
In FY10, SUBASE imple-
mented base-wide single-
stream recycling, which
allows everything recyclable
to go into one container for
easier base disposal.
This (single stream recy-
cling) has helped Naval
Submarine Base New London
lower its solid wastes costs,
said Naval Station Newport
and Naval Submarine Base
New London Integrated
Solid Waste Operations
Manager, Scott Mello. We
have also seen an increase
in recycling across SUBASE
since single-stream recycling
began.
SUBASE has two primary
types of dumpsters: Green
dumpsters for non-recy-
clable trash items, primar-
ily food waste and toiletries
and blue dumpsters for all
recyclable items.
Recyclable items include
plastic items numbered #1
thru #7, paper items such
as white and colored paper,
computer paper, maga-
zines, notebooks, phone-
books, newspapers, post-its,
envelopes and cardboard.
SUBASE also provides wood
and scrap metal dumpsters
for recycling.
Some of our biggest
recycling commodities are
paper, cardboard, bottles,
and cans, said Mello. With
more education and partici-
pation, we will continue to
increase our diversion rate
and lower our solid waste
costs. We need everyones
full participation to do the
right thing and recycle as
much as possible.
The Defense Department
has set a recycling goal of
at least 50 percent of non-
hazardous waste by 2015;
SUBASEs goal for FY12 is
42 percent.
We can exceed that goal
with continued emphasis
on monitoring our work
habits and consciously
thinking of doing the right
thing before tossing some-
thing into the trash, added
Mello. Recycling is essen-
tial in reducing the need for
landfilling and incineration,
it saves energy and helps
sustain the environment for
future generations.
According to SUBASE
Environmental Director
Mike Brown, commands
should ensure they have
recycling containers in all
office spaces where Sailors
and base employees fre-
quent.
We understand that
recycling takes effort, but
our goal is to make recy-
cling at SUBASE as easy
as possible, said Brown.
We encourage anyone
with recycling questions,
concerns or suggestions to
contact our office.
For more informa-
tion, contact the Naval
Submarine Base Recycling
Specialist Robert D. Barner
at (860)694-5133.
SUBASE Recycling 101
Thursday, February 2, 2012 THE DOLPHIN 3
Naval Health Clinic New England
NBHC Groton Health Promotion
Department
DATE(S) TIME
The Following Classes will beheld inthe Executive ConferenceRoom
unless ot herwise specified
1. TobaccoCessation 02, 09, 23 February (Th) Group I 1100-1230
Group II 1330-1500
2. Diabetes Education 21 Febr uary (Tuesday ) 1 330-1430
3. Diabetes Nutrition 07 February (Tuesday ) 1400-1600
4. Diabetes Support Group 27 Fe bruary (Mond ay ) 1300-1400
5. Healthy Hear t Class 08 Febr uary (Wednesday ) 1400-1600
24 Febr uary (Friday) 0830 -1030
6. WeightManagement 08, 22 Febr uary (Wed) (Rm 4040)1000-1130
7. Bariatric Class 15February (Wednesday) 1400-1600
(By Referral Only)
8. Bariatric Support Group 03 February (Fri) (Rm 4040) 0930 -1100
9. GAMEPLAN By Appointment Ongoing
(Lifestyle Modification for betterhealth; weight loss)
10. Unit Specific GMT By Appointment Ongoing
11. ShipShape (AD Only) By Appointment Ongoing
National Womens Heart Month
. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women
. One in 3 wo men will die of heart disease.
. Preventable risk factors for heart disease include: Tobaccouse,
Poor Nutrition, Lack of Acti vity & Reactionto Stress.
National Childrens Dental HealthMonth
Tooth decay is the single most common infectious disease of chil d-
hood.
. Childrenshould see a dentist bytheir first birthday.
Phone: 860.694.3104
Fax: 860.694.5585
Educational Services
Offered:
* Weight Management
* HealthyHeart
* Blood Pressure
* DiabetesEducation
* General Nutrition
* Tobacco Cessation
ByAppointment
* Game Plan (Lifestyle
Modification Program)
* Glucometer Education
Contact: 694-2379
Active DutyOnly:
* ShipShape
* General Military
Training (at your
location)
FEBRUARY2012
National Womens Heart Month
&
National Childrens Dental Health Month
FAMILY DENTAL CENTER
CROWNS ROOT CANALS BRIDGES
EXTRACTIONS BONDING DENTURES
TEETH WHITENING IMPLANTS DENTURE REPAIRS
446-8744
115 Bridge Street, Groton
~ Most Insurance Plans Accepted ~
Vincent Antonelli
DDS
Sean Kim
DDS, FAGD
Ted Malahias
DDS
We Cater To Cowards
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Navy updates HYT policy
From Chief of Naval
Personnel Public Affairs
WASHINGTON - The
Navy announced changes
to the High Year Tenure
(HYT) policy and the
merging of the active
and reserve policy into
one Total Force policy
in NAVADMIN 030/12,
released Jan. 25.
High Year Tenure
is a vital and effective
force management tool
we use to properly size
and shape the Navy,
said Rear Admiral Tony
Kurta, Director, Military
Personnel Plans and
Policy. After a thorough
review of the policy, we
saw a need for updating
the policy to keep pace
with and support the
other force management
tools. This change will
improve retention and
advancement opportuni-
ty for top performers.
The NAVADMIN out-
lines several significant
changes to HYT. Under
the new policy, HYT for
E-2 Sailors will be four
years, down from six.
Additionally, E-3 Sailors
will reach HYT at five
years vice six, and con-
tinuation to eight years
for passing a Navy Wide
Advancement Exam has
been eliminated. These
Sailors would have had
a minimum of six oppor-
tunities for advancement
before reaching HYT.
Policy changes out-
lined in the NAVADMIN
will take effect July
1, 2012. Effective July
1, active and full time
support E2 and E3
Sailors with active ser-
vice in excess of these
HYT length of service
gates must separate by
March 31, 2013, unless
advanced or waived.
HYT waiver proce-
dures can be found in
MILPERSMAN 1160-
120.
Sailors who have been
granted a HYT waiver for
a specific assignment and
cannot fulfill their com-
mitment will have their
HYT waiver canceled and
will have to separate,
transfer to the Reserves
or retire.
These HYT changes
will not affect Sailors who
have reached sanctuary,
which occurs at 18 years
of cumulative active duty.
Additionally, nuclear
rated Sailors will be man-
aged separately by their
community manager. HYT
policy for E-4 through E-9
has not changed.
For more details on
the HYT changes, read
NAVADMIN 030/12 by vis-
iting the Navy Personnel
Command website at
www.npc.navy.mil.
2012 Scholarships for
Military Children opens
Applications for the 2012 Scholarships
for Military Children program are now
available at commissaries worldwide as
well as online through a link on http://
www.commissaries.com and directly at
http://www.militaryscholar.org. The pro-
gram awards at least one $1,500 scholar-
ship to a student at each commissary.
Scholarships are funded by donations from
commissary vendors, manufacturers, bro-
kers, suppliers and the general public. To
be eligible for a scholarship, the student
must have a current military ID card and
be an unmarried child, no older than 21 or
23 if enrolled as a full-time student at a
college or university of a service member
on active duty, reservist, guardsman, retir-
ee or survivor of a military member who
died while on active duty or survivor of a
retiree. Applicants must submit an essay on
a topic which is available on http://www.
militaryscholar.org. Applications must be
turned in to a commissary by close of busi-
ness Feb. 24, 2012.
Kohls Cares Scholarship
Program accepting nominations
Kohls Department Stores will be accept-
ing nominations for outstanding young
volunteers for the 2012 Kohls Cares
Scholarship Program. Nominations for
kids ages six to 18 will be accepted
through March 15 at kohlskids.com, and
nominators must be 21 years or older.
Through the program, Kohls will award
more than 2,200 young volunteers more
than $440,000 in scholarships and prizes
honoring kids who have made a positive
impact on their communities.
Two nominees from each of the more
than 1,100 Kohls stores nationwide will
win a $50 Kohls gift card.
More than 200 of the store winners will
win regional scholarships worth $1,000
toward post-secondary education.
Ten national winners will be awarded
a total of $10,000 in scholarships for
post-secondary education and Kohls will
donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization
on each national winners behalf.
The Kohls Cares Scholarship Program
is part of Kohls Cares, Kohls philan-
thropic program focused on improving the
lives of children. Since the program began
in 2001, Kohls has recognized more than
15,000 kids with more than $3 million in
scholarships and prizes. To learn more
about last years winners, visit kohlskids.
com.
Apply now for Voices for Hope
Scholarship, vocal competition
Applications are now being accepted
for the 6th annual Voices for Hope vocal
competition scholarship for New England
vocalists ages 11-19, to benefit social ser-
vice programs providing food and shelter
to those in need through Local United
Network to Combat Hunger (LUNCH).
Voices For Hope, combining music
and community outreach, gives aspiring
vocalists an opportunity to use their tal-
ent and love of singing to benefit those
in need, while also giving themselves an
opportunity to win a $500 scholarship and
professional performance and recording
opportunities.
The deadline for submissions is
April 2.
The finalists will audition live in front
of a panel of music industry profes-
sionals, and perform at a special Harry
Chapin Tribute concert to be held April
28 at the East Hartford Community
Cultural Center. Winners receive a $500
scholarship, featured performance oppor-
tunities and a professional recording to
be released on i-Tunes.
LUNCH uses the power of popular
music to produce positive social action,
and sponsors this event not only to sup-
port important social services, but also
to show kids that through their time and
talent, they can make a difference in the
lives of others.
Any eligible vocalist interested in par-
ticipating in the competition may obtain
details and entry forms from the LUNCH
web site at www.lunchensemble.com,
or by calling (860) 572-9285 before the
April 2 entry deadline.
CFDA scholarship for
helping professions
Calling all Connecticut high school
seniors considering a future in one
of the helping professions. For the
12th consecutive year, the Connecticut
Funeral Directors Association (CFDA) is
accepting applications from all around
the state for its college Family Support
Services Scholarship program.
A total of eight $500 college scholar-
ships will be presented one to a student
in each of the states eight counties.
The CFDA scholarship awards sup-
port graduating high school seniors who
are pursuing careers in a profession that
provides emotional or medical support
for families. This includes fields such as
counseling, social services, psychology,
psychiatry, nursing, medicine, social
work, gerontology, or funeral service.
The Connecticut Funeral Directors
Association created our scholarship
program to encourage young women
and men to follow their dreams and
consider careers where they can help
people in need just as funeral direc-
tors do every day, explains Pasquale
S. Folino, CFSP, a funeral director and
President of the Connecticut Funeral
Directors Association. We understand
how important it is to support others
during difficult times and hope to moti-
vate more graduates to consider jobs
where they will provide assistance to
others.
The deadline for the CFDAs Family
Support Services Scholarship appli-
cations is FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012.
To download an application, go to
the Connecticut Funeral Directors
Associations website at www.ctfda.org
call the association at (860) 721-0234 or
(800) 919-2332.
To be eligible for the Connecticut
Funeral Directors Association Family
Support Services Scholarship program,
candidates must:
Be a high school senior who will
graduate in June 2012;
Be a legal resident of the State of
Connecticut;
Be pursuing a career that provides
emotional, medical or physical support
for families. This includes such profes-
sions as caregiving, counseling, social
services, psychology, psychiatry, nurs-
ing, medicine, social work, gerontology,
or funeral service; and
Have maintained at least a B-grade
point average in the 10th, 11th and 12th
grades.
All candidates must submit the appli-
cation form and a current high school
transcript. The application form must
be neat and legible, and filled out com-
pletely.
The Connecticut Funeral Directors
Association is comprised of funeral direc-
tors at more than 220 funeral homes.
Based in Wethersfield, it is committed
to the promotion and advocacy of high
ethical standards in funeral service. This
includes the development and presenta-
tion of ongoing professional training
opportunities for practitioners and edu-
cational programs for association mem-
bers and the public. The Wethersfield-
based association was founded in 1889.
The deadline for applications for
the Connecticut Funeral Directors
Associations Family Support Services
Scholarship program is April 13. To
download an application, go to www.
ctfda.org. To ask questions about
the college scholarship program and
request an application to be mailed,
call the Connecticut Funeral Directors
Association (CFDA) at (860) 721-0234
or (800) 919-2332.
Scholarship opportunities
for high school students
Department of Defense
extends TA deadline

By Karen Parrish
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON - The
Defense Department today
announced a 90-day dead-
line extension for schools
seeking to participate in
the departments tuition
assistance program.
The department has
instituted a memorandum
of understanding partici-
pating schools must sign
to qualify to receive fund-
ing for courses service
members attend under
the program. The signing
deadline for those schools
has been shifted to March
30, 2012.
Robert L. Gordon III,
deputy assistant secretary
for military, community
and family policy, told
the Pentagon Channel and
American Forces Press
Service that the memo-
randum is designed to
help ensure oversight in
DOD-funded education,
and ensure service mem-
bers can make informed
choices about their educa-
tion.
DoDs tuition assistance
program funds post-sec-
ondary education for cur-
rent service members,
and is separate from the
veteran education benefits
available through the Post-
9/11 GI Bill.
About 320,000 service
members across the force
currently use tuition assis-
tance, Gordon said, and
tuition assistance costs
totaled $545 million in fis-
cal 2011.
The program helps
build a more ready force,
he said.
A knowledge-based
force ... that continues to
learn and grow, is of course
more ready to defend this
country, Gordon said. It
is also about ensuring that
our service members are
able to acquire the knowl-
edge and the education so
that once they leave the
service, they can be very
competitive for jobs in a
21st-century economy.
The opportunity to pur-
sue a college degree also
helps service members
become self-fulfilled, he
added.
While more than 1,900
schools have signed the
memorandum, Gordon
said, DoD officials hope
the deadline extension will
allow even more schools
to participate, increasing
the choices available to
service members.
Key provisions of the
memorandum require that
schools provide timely
course enrollment, with-
drawal and cancellation
information and grades,
as well as an evaluated
education plan outlining
the courses needed for a
degree.
The agreement also
addresses course credit
transfer, limits academic
residency requirements
and requires schools to
evaluate military training
and experience for course
credit.
Military members typi-
cally change duty stations
at least every three years,
and may change schools
more than once while pur-
suing a degree.
Gordon said the memo-
randum focuses on the
kinds of rules applied to
our military service mem-
bers ... ensuring that they
have every opportunity
to earn a degree, because
of the uniqueness of the
military lifestyle.
Gordon noted that ser-
vice members enrolled
in any Department of
Educat i on- accr edi t ed
school can currently
receive tuition assis-
tance, within program
guidelines. That eligibil-
ity will continue through
the coming months,
whether or not a ser-
vice members school has
signed the memorandum,
he added.
Gordon emphasized
tuition assistance remains
available for service
members.
DANTES Offers online catalogues
The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education (DANTES) is a DoD
activity that supports off-duty, voluntary education for the armed forces.
DANTES supports education centers as well as military students who are pur-
suing voluntary education. DANTES has several on-line catalogues featuring
a large variety of distance learning programs.
The DANTES External Degree Catalogue contains many different under-
graduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of distance learning
formats.
The DANTES Independent Study Catalogue lists individual distance learn-
ing courses from many different regionally accredited colleges.
The Nationally Accredited Distance Learning Programs catalogue provides
information on specialized education and training programs but not all of
the programs qualify for TA. Check with Navy College about TA eligibility
for specific courses.
Visit http://www.dantescatalogs.com/ for more information.
Get your
GED at NCO
Navy College Office
(NCO) offers the General
Educational Development
Tests (GED) to active duty
service members free of
charge.
The GED is a battery
of exams that measure
high school-level skills
and knowledge. You can
use a GED credential just
like a high school diploma
for college enrollment or a
job. The GED credential is
recognized throughout the
country.
Contact NCO if you need
to take the GED.
Did you know that vet-
erans may obtain VA reim-
bursement for CLEP/DSST
exams and a wide vari-
ety of college admissions
tests? Go to http://www.
gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/
testing.htm.
VA Reimburses
for exams
4 THE DOLPHIN Thursday, February 2, 2012
Photos by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. Left, Naval
Submarine Base New London
Food Service Officer, Lieutenant
Junior Grade Anthony Martinez
presents a Cross Hall Galley
Chefs smock to celebrity Chef
Robert Irvine during the Food
Network stars visit to SUBASE.
GROTON, Conn. Below,
Chief Culinary Specialist Mark
Shipley, discusses food prepa-
ration requirements for the Los
Angeles-class attack submarine
USS Hartford (SSN 768) with
Chef Robert Irvine during his
visit to the submarine.
Photo by MCSN Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Left, Chef
Robert Irvine, Food Network star
and host of Dinner: Impossible,
talks with staff members of NBC
Connecticut at Naval Submarine
Base New Londons (SUBASE)
Cross Hall Galley, Jan. 27. Irvine
was a cook in the British Royal
Navy and served the crown in the
Falkland War before becoming a
celebrity in the culinary world.
By Naval Submarine Base Public Affairs
GROTON, Conn. Former British Royal Navy Culinary Specialist
and current Food Network celebrity chef, Robert Irvine visited Naval
Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Jan. 27. The restaurateur,
cookbook author, and television host, broke away from a local food
and wine festival where he was headlining, to return to his roots and
interact with Sailors and Navy Culinary Specialists at the base.
Irvines visit began at SUBASEs Cross Hall Galley where he
and his staff met the bases Executive Officer, Cmdr. Michael
Pennington, Command Master Chief Tommy Vatter and the bases
Food Service Officer, Lt. J.g. Anthony Martinez, before greeting the
nearly two dozen Navy Culinary Specialists that had gathered in
his honor.
I had been looking forward to meeting Chef Irvine ever since I
heard that he was coming to the base, said Petty Officer 2nd Class
Steven Clark a cook of the watch at the galley. I think its really
cool to have a high profile guy like the chef visiting us, especially
since he was in the Navy himself.
Irvine told those assembled that he has a strong affinity for what
the Navy cooks do.
I have nothing but respect for the Culinary Specialists of the
Submarine Force, they are directly responsible for crew morale,
said Irvine. When I was in the Royal Navy during the Falklands
War, the only things we looked forward to were good food and
mail.
As Irvine toured the kitchen facilities at the galley, Martinez
outlined that ten Navy Culinary Specialists work as a team to serve
some 1,000 patrons at each meal service.
It was a real pleasure to have a celebrity chef like Chef Irvine
visit, said Martinez, who presented Irvine with a Cross Hall Galley
Chefs jacket. I invited him to return anytime for a challenge to
serve meals here at the galley, a challenge which he accepted.
Irvine smiled as he outlined that such a challenge was similar to
the premise of his Food Network series Dinner: Impossible, and
offered that he would return for a service at the galley in which
he and just two other assistants would attempt to match the daily
efforts of Cross Halls ten.
We are going to have some fun with this, grinned Irvine as he
told one of his staff to start looking at his schedule for a possible
future return date.
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine, from the Food Network poses for a photo with Culinary Specialists from across Naval Submarine Base New London during his visit to the base. Irvine
and his staff spent time meeting the Cross Hall galley staff before visiting USS Hartford (SSN 768).
Food Network Chef
visits SUBASE
Continued on page 5
I have nothing
but respect for the
Culinary Specialists
of the Submarine
Force, they are
directly responsible
for crew morale.
Robert Irvine
Thursday, February 2, 2012 THE DOLPHIN 5
Photo by MCSN Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Above, Chef Robert
Irvine, celebrity chef and host of Food
Networks Dinner: Impossible,
descends into the hatch of the Los
Angeles-class attack submarine USS
Hartford (SSN 768), Jan. 27. Irvine
was given a tour of the vessel and
the opportunity to eat lunch with the
crew before departing SUBASE.
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. Left, USS Hartford
(SSN 768) Commanding Officer,
Commander Steven Wilkinson
explains the working environment
of the submarines torpedo room
to celebrity chef Robert Irvine and
his staff during his visit to Naval
Submarine Base New London.
Photo by MCSN Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Below, Chef Robert
Irvine, celebrity chef from the Food
Network, eats lunch with the crew
of the Los Angeles class fast-attack
submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768),
Jan. 27. Irvine spent time with
Culinary Specialists at Cross Hall
Galley and USS Hartford during his
visit to SUBASE.
Photos by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. Above, Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine accepts a chefs smock from Culinary Specialist 1st Class
Orlando Galarza onboard USS Hartford (SSN 768) during Irvines visit to the sub. Irvine ate lunch with Hartford
Sailors and even took time to help the subs CSs prepare the meal.
GROTON, Conn. Right, Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine helps prepare lunch for the crew of USS Hartford (SSN 768)
during his visit to SUBASE. Irvine also enjoyed lunch with members of the crew before touring the submarine.
But Irvine was already having fun with the Sailors and Culinary
Specialists there, as he took time to sign autographs, pose for pictures,
and speak about the importance of what they do. Irvines personableness
and genuine interest impressed those he met.
I think its pretty awesome that the chef would take time out of his
day to come visit the base and see what we do on a daily basis, said
Petty Officer 2nd Class Antonio Leroux, about the visit.
Before departing Cross Hall Galley, to visit the USS Hartford (SSN
768), Irvine looked in on the construction of a Virginia Class submarine
galley mock-up on the premises. The new addition, when complete this
spring, will be a fully functioning galley and a great training aid for area
Culinary Specialists. Such training opportunities are invaluable noted
Irvine.
On board Hartford, Irvine not only interacted with the Los Angeles-
class submarines Culinary Specialists and crew, but also personally
cooked and served a few hamburgers on the messdecks.
This is a great opportunity to show off the capabilities of our chefs,
said Cmdr. Steven Wilkinson, USS Hartfords Commanding Officer. It is
this group of men here who take care of the crew and enable us to oper-
ate at sea for weeks at a time.
Irvine said Fridays SUBASE visit left him recharged.
How great to visit with Sailors, especially young culinary specialists,
said Irvine. It sure makes me think about how far Ive come, where I am
now, and what may be possible for them. Inspiring them inspires me.
Irvine hosts the Food Network series Restaurant: Impossible, and
has previously hosted and starred in other Food Network programs such
as Dinner: Impossible, Worst Cooks in America and The Next Iron
Chef.
Continued from page 4
Food Network Chef ...
6 THE DOLPHIN Thursday, February 2, 2012
By Commander, Submarine
Group Two Public Affairs
GROTON, Conn.
To further educate the
local New London com-
munity a Commander,
Submarine Group 2
Sailor has organized
the Groups 2nd annu-
al Black History Month
Gospel Choir Concert at
the Shepherd of the Sea
Chapel in Groton, Feb.
11.
Yeoman First Class
(SS) Joseph Brickhouse,
of Newark, N.J., has been
assigned to Commander,
Submarine Group 2
since 2010. Along with
serving as a first class
petty officer in the U.S.
Navy, he also serves as
an ordained minister by
teaching and motivating
his local community.
In this capacity,
Brickhouse volunteered
to host the annual concert
to highlight the impact of
African Americans and
their religious contribu-
tions to our culture. He
explained how the pro-
gram was initiated last
year in the New London
area to honor Black
History Month.
When I served at my
previous duty station in
Kings Bay, GA., I had
organized an annual
Black History event with
area religious personnel
and military leaders,
said Brickhouse. When
I arrived in New London
I wanted to emulate the
same programs I had ini-
tiated earlier in my career
to further expound on
both my heritage and its
contributions.
This year, churches in
Connecticut, New York,
and New Jersey have
been invited to partici-
pate in the annual gos-
pel choir concert.
In addition to assist-
ing with the concert,
Brickhouses community
involvement stretches far
beyond the New London
area. He is known to
mentor others up and
down the East Coast.
It was a calling for
me more so than a desire
to perform this role in
my community, said
Brickhouse. This type
of outreach is based
on life lessons learned
since early childhood
that I have adhered to
throughout my military
career.
Brickhouse reflected
on the many mentors in
his life that have paved
the way for him.
My mentors since
early childhood have
arisen from what I
learned in church.
Throughout my adoles-
cence other people may
have looked up to doc-
tors or lawyers, but my
role models who served
as a source of inspiration
for me were ministers,
said Brickhouse.
Brickhouse performed
his first sermon at the
age of 13 and official-
ly began preaching in
1995. He received his
ordination in 2004.
Rev. John L. McClain,
who is like a grandfa-
ther to me, performed
my ordination, said
Brickhouse. It was a
very special and hum-
bling moment.
Each year, the Navy
joins the nation in the
observance of African
American/Black History
Month. Established as
Negro History Week in
1926 by Dr. Carter G.
Woodson, it was later
expanded by President
Gerald R. Ford in 1976,
when he proclaimed
February as Black
History Month.
The United States Coast
Guard Band welcomes
renowned British conduc-
tor Timothy Reynish to the
podium, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m.
One of the worlds most
respected and admired
conductors, Reynish is
also a champion of com-
missioning and perform-
ing new music. The annu-
al Lewis J. Buckley Guest
Artist Concerts were estab-
lished in 2005 in tribute to
the former director of the
U.S. Coast Guard Band.
Reynish conducts a pro-
gram of new exciting music
all previously unheard
in Leamy Concert Hall.
Esteemed British compos-
ers are featured through-
out the concert, includ-
ing Kenneth Heskeths
exuberant Masque and
Richard Rodney Bennetts
Trumpet Concerto fea-
turing trumpeter Musician
First Class Tom Brown.
Ernest Tomlinsons Suite
of English Dances con-
trasts wonderfully with
Adam Gorbs Dances
from Crete. Soprano
Musician First Class Megan
Weikleenget sings Bernard
Gilmores arrangement
of Five Folksongs for
Soprano and Band.
Performances in Leamy
Concert Hall are free
and open to the public.
Handicapped-accessible
Leamy Concert Hall is
located on the grounds
of the U.S. Coast Guard
Academy, 15 Mohegan
Ave. in New London.
For more information
about the Coast Guard
Band, call the Bands
Concert Information Line
at (860) 701-6826 or visit
www.uscg.mil/band.
On Feb. 11 at 4 p.m., Mystic Ballet celebrates
Valentines Day with works by todays hot choreog-
raphers whose energy and imagination have electri-
fied audiences. Works include Tango and Enjoy
Yourself by Sergei Vanaev; Under Control and
Oui, Can-Can by Rafik Hegab.
Dynamic Directions held at the Mashantucket
Pequot Museum Auditorium will be hosted by
Hunter Charnow, features the rich vocals of Teddey
Brown, and the comedic antics of singer/actress
Tashia Levy.
Tickets range from $15 to $40 and are available for
sale online at www.mysticballet.org or by calling the
box office at (860) 536-1470.
Coast Guard Band Lewis J. Buckley guest artist concert
Mystic Ballet
celebrates
Valentines Day
Take Your Child to
the Library Day
The Groton Public
Library will celebrate
Take Your Child to the
Library Day, Feb. 4. The
library will offer a story
time with best-selling
author, Tish Rabe, at 11
a.m., a book signing,
crafts, tours and other
activities throughout
the day. More than 100
libraries across the state
and beyond will partici-
pate in this event, which
is designed to highlight
the many services librar-
ies have to offer children.
Geno Auriemma, the
University of Connecticut
girls basketball coach,
officially supports this
day.
Families and children
are encouraged to stop
by and experience the
resources available at the
Library. Activities include
listening to a book on
a Playaway, using our
AWE early literacy com-
puter station, playing
games, building a sky-
scraper or castle, reading
a magazine, playing with
puppets and toys, shar-
ing a book. Children can
learn to check out books,
music CDs, DVDs, Books
on CD, Playaways, CD-
ROM games, magazines
and more on our new
touch screen self-check-
out stations. Groton chil-
dren, ages 4 and older,
can get a free library
card!
February Films at
Groton Public Library
Monday Movie
Matinee
The Groton Public
Library will show the
film, Eight Below, Feb.
6 at 2 p.m. Inspired by a
true story, this action
adventure takes place in
the extreme wilderness
of Antarctica. Three
members of an expedi-
tion are forced to leave
behind their beloved
group of sled dogs due
to a sudden accident and
perilous weather condi-
tions. The expedition
leader vows to return
to rescue the brave and
determined canines. The
movie is rated PG and
runs for 120 minutes.
Classic Cinema
The Groton Public
Library will screen the
film, The Pink Panther,
Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Peter
Sellers plays the bungling
Inspector Clouseau who
attempts to catch a mas-
terful jewel thief, played
by David Niven. This is
the first of the hilarious
Pink Panther movies. The
movie is not rated and
runs for 115 minutes.
All movies offered at
the Library are free and
open to the public. For
more information, call the
Library at (860) 441-6750.
They Called Me Lizzy
a one woman show
The Groton Public
Library is pleased to
present They Called me
Lizzy: From Slavery to the
White House, Feb. 12 at
2 p.m. for National Black
History Month. This one-
woman play is a produc-
tion of the East Haddam
Stage Company and stars
Stephanie Jackson as
Elizabeth Keckly, dress-
maker and confidante of
Mary Todd Lincoln. The
play is directed by Kandi
Carle.
Elizabeth Lizzy Keckly
was born into slavery in
1818. Lizzy eventually
managed to purchase her
freedom. She made her
way to Washington D.C.,
where her dressmaking
skills and entrepreneurial
savvy brought her to the
attention of many political
families.
Once the Lincolns
arrived in Washington,
there was no turning back
for Lizzy. Mary Lincoln
hired Madame Keckly,
launching a relationship
unlike any Lizzy had ever
envisioned for herself. She
was often there, in the
room, with President and
Mrs. Abraham Lincoln
during some of their
most private and difficult
moments. While she is
best known for her talents
as Mary Todd Lincolns
dressmaker, the story
before and beyond her
connection to the White
House is equally compel-
ling.
This program is free and
open to the public. No res-
ervations are required and
seating is on a first come,
first serve basis. For more
information, contact the
Library at (860) 441-6750.
The Bill Memorial
Library in the City of
Groton invites children
in grades 1 through 5
to a special after school
program on Thursdays
at 4 p.m. Afterschool
Snack will run through
Feb. 23. The program
features short stories,
poems, a snack provided
by the library, activities
and crafts. Special topics
this session will include
Caldecott Medal picture
books and Chinese New
Year. Stop in or call the
library at (860) 445-0392
to register.
Library hours are
Monday and Thursday,
10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday
and Wednesday, 10 a.m.
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College-bound students
who have an affiliation
with the Navy, Marine
Corps or Coast Guard are
invited to apply for gener-
ous scholarships through
the FRA Education
Foundation. The deadline
to apply is April 15, 2012,
and the Foundations board
of directors encourages all
eligible candidates to apply
for academic awards of up
to $5,000. Applications are
available online at www.
fra.org/foundation.
Applicants must be affili-
ated with the Navy, Marine
Corps or Coast Guard,
either through their own
service or that of a spouse,
parent or grandparent.
FRA Education Foundation
scholarships are funded
through private donations,
established trusts and cor-
porate sponsorships, and
recipients are selected based
on financial need, academ-
ic standing, character and
leadership qualities.
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Reserve Association (FRA)
scholarship program has
grown substantially since
2000, which led to the
creation of the Education
Foundation in 2009,
explains Joe Barnes, a
member of the Foundations
board of directors and
FRAs national executive
director. Thanks to the
tremendous generosity of
our members, legacy gifts
and corporate sponsors,
weve been able to provide
more scholarships each
year. In 2010, we helped
26 deserving students
with a total of $118,000
in scholarships. Last year,
we awarded $124,000 to
30 scholars. Were excited
about the continued growth
of the Foundation and its
awards and look forward
to expanding the program
even more in 2012.
In addition to its generous
scholarship program, FRA
is an outspoken advocate
for enhanced education ben-
efits for service members
and veterans, including the
Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit that
allows career service mem-
bers to transfer the benefit
to family members.
Donations to the FRA
Education Foundation, a
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individuals, organizations
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deductible.
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Catholic Mass - 9:30 a.m.
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Chapel on the Thames
Protestant Worship - 11 a.m.
Catholic Mass - 6 p.m.
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8 THE DOLPHIN Thursday, February 2, 2012
of the Year. CSG2s head-
quarters are in Groton,
Conn.
It is just a tremendous
honor to be nominated, and
for being selected I am lost
for words, said Nagel. This
means everything because
of the great support I got
from my wife and family. I
dont know what separated
me from the other Sailors,
but being the Educational
Services Officer onboard
helped. As the ESO, I men-
tored a lot of junior Sailors
and was involved with every
junior Sailor in providing
them tools for advance-
ment.
Petty Officer First Class
Scott Biden was recognized
as the 2011 SUBLANT Senior
Shore Sailor of the Year. He
is a submarine-qualified
yeoman assigned to staff
at Commander, Submarine
Group 10, headquartered in
Kings Bay, Ga. He was born
in Monica, Calif., but raised
in Upland, Calif., and joined
the Navy in February 2000.
The 31-year-old was also
the Commander, Submarine
Group Ten (CSG10) Shore
Sailor of the Year.
Without the support and
guidance of my wife, and the
support of my shipmates, I
would not be standing here
today, said Biden. This is a
tremendous award for all my
mentors who have helped
me get here, and continue to
help me.
As the Senior Shore and
Sea Sailors of the Year,
Nagel and Biden will rep-
resent SUBLANT in the
Commander, U.S. Fleet
Forces Command (USFFC)
Sailor of the Year competi-
tion. The USFFC competi-
tion will be held in March
with other Atlantic Fleet
type command winners. The
Atlantic Fleet sea winner
from that competition will
be meritoriously advanced to
chief petty officer, while the
Atlantic Fleet shore winner
will enter the Chief of Naval
Operations competition in
Washington, D.C.
The 2011 SUBLANT
Junior Sea Sailor of the Year
was Petty Officer Second
Class Mike Blizzard, a 25-
year-old submarine-quali-
fied fire control technician
assigned to the Ohio-class
ballistic submarine USS
West Virginia (SSBN 736),
home ported in Kings Bay,
Ga. He is from Scranton,
N.C., and joined the Navy in
February 2007. He was also
the CSG10 Junior Sea Sailor
of the Year.
We have a great com-
mand, said Blizzard. This
means a lot and cant real-
ly think of any additional
words to describe emotions.
Amazing and shows what
hard work can do for some-
ones career.
Petty Officer Second Class
Alexander Hiller was hon-
ored as the 2011 SUBLANT
Junior Shore Sailor of the
Year. He is a 25-year-old
surface-warfare qualified
boatswains mate assigned
to the staff at Commander,
Naval Submarine Support
Facility, home based in New
London, Conn. Hiller is from
Dunkirk, N.Y., and joined
the Navy in August 2003.
He was also the CSG2 Junior
Shore Sailor of the Year.
This is a great honor,
particularly being a surface
Sailor working in the sub-
marine fleet, said Hiller. It
was not just the award, but
coming here and meeting
all the high-level people and
achievers. This was signifi-
cant because it is indicates
the impartiality of the sub-
marine fleet, and their will-
ingness to recognize excel-
lence.
Force Master Chief Kirk
Saunders, SUBLANT Force
Master Chief, stated he was
proud of the professional-
ism, civic-mindedness, and
family-oriented focus always
exhibited by all enlisted sub-
marine force Sailors. But he
said this group was special
and possessed a sharper
edge.
The Sailor of the Year pro-
gram is an excellent forum to
recognize our top perform-
ers, said Saunders. For the
past several days during the
selection process, I have got-
ten to know the Sailors and
their families. I have truly
been honored and inspired
by them. These Sailors are
carrying the torch in leading
our commanders vision for
the submarine force. They
are preparing and ensuring
our submariners are ready
forces able to engage in cur-
rent, forward, and future
operations and warfighting.
The other candidates for
Senior Sea Sailor and Senior
Shore Sailor of the year were
Petty Officer First Class Jessy
White and Petty Officer First
Class Sean McLaughlin,
respectively.
White is a 31-year-old sub-
marine-qualified electricians
mate assigned to the USS
West Virginia (SSBN 736).
He is from Marion, Ohio,
and entered the Navy in
1998. He was also the CSG10
Sea Sailor of the Year.
McLaughlin, a native
of Silver Spring, Md., is a
surface-warfare and expe-
ditionary- warfare qualified
boatswains mate assigned
to the staff at Commander,
Submarine Squadron Six,
headquartered in Norfolk,
Va. The 36-year-old joined
the Navy in January 2000.
He was also the CSG2 Senior
Shore Sailor of the Year
The other candidate for
Junior Sea Sailor of the Year
was Petty Officer Second
Class Clair Dopson, IV,
while Petty Officer Second
Class Edward Martin was
the other Junior Shore Sailor
of the year.
A submarine-qualified elec-
tronics technician assigned to
the Los Angeles-class attack
submarine USS Alexandria
(SSN 757), home ported in
Groton, Conn., the 23-year-
old Dopson was also the
CSG2 Junior Sea Sailor of the
Year. He is from Charleston,
S.C., and joined the Navy
in August 2007. Martin, is
a dual surface and aviation
warfare-qualified machinists
mate assigned to the Trident
Refit Facility, home based
in Kings Bay, Ga. The 26-
year-old is a native of Rock
Hill, S.C., and enlisted in the
Navy in February 2005. He
was also the CSG10 Junior
Shore Sailor of the Year.
Continued from page 1
SOY ...
of the electricity that the
existing bulbs did while
providing better lighting.
E l e c t r o n i c s
Technician 1st Class
Martin Astromowicz
and a team of SFLM
Sailors spent a week
replacing the lights
in the exhibit room.
Astromowicz, who is
also the museum build-
ing manager, brought
the idea of changing out
the lights to the atten-
tion of Public Works.
The estimated sav-
ings of the light replace-
ment is approximately
$2,500 dollars annual-
ly, said Astromowicz.
In 2009, Secretary
of the Navy (SECNAV)
Ray Mabus challenged
the Navy to continue
improvements in ener-
gy consumption and
efficiency, including
advances in geothermal
power, biofuels, wind
and solar power, and a
reduction of the Navys
dependence of fos-
sil fuels. SUBASE New
Londons Submarine
Learning Center, Port
Operations Center and
Indoor firing range, use
many of the forms of
energy efficiencies out-
lined by Mabus, includ-
ing geothermal energy
and natural lighting.
This kind of initiative
and teamwork serve as
an example of what we
can accomplish through
col l aborati on, sai d
Jankowski. Reducing
our current energy foot-
print will allow renew-
able resources to meet
a greater percentage of
our total energy needs
when they are added in
the future.
Continued from page 1
LED ...
The Slater Memorial
Museum of the Norwich
Free Academy is delight-
ed to announce a new
museum volunteer pro-
gram. Members of the
public are invited to par-
ticipate.
After 18 months of
closure to accommo-
date construction of a
new Atrium, the Slater
Museum reopened in
November and is now
physically accessible
to those with mobil-
ity impairments. The
Museums Volunteer
Program is offering
two new positions.
Participants in the pro-
gram can choose to
work in the museums
new gift shop, where
they will greet visitors,
answer general ques-
tions about the museum
and its collection and
operate the point of sale
(electronic cash-regis-
ter) system.
Volunteers may also
choose to become a
museum interpreter.
Using a new Interpretive
Manual, volunteers will
learn in depth about the
Slaters rich history and
diverse collections, and
will use that information
to develop and deliver
guided tours to muse-
um visitors. Museum
interpreters will receive
training in both con-
tent and public speak-
ing, and will participate
in peer-reviewed mock
tours.
Those interested in
attending are asked to
call Leigh Thomas at
(860) 425-5561 or e-mail
thomasl@nfaschool.org
to reserve a spot in one
of the initial training
sessions.
Located on the cam-
pus of the Norwich Free
Academy, the Slater
Museum awakens visi-
tors to the richness and
diversity of the human
experience through art
and history. For over a
century, the Museum
has displayed and inter-
preted the best exam-
ples of fine and deco-
rative art, represent-
ing a broad range of
world cultures of the
Americas, Asia, Europe
and Africa. Dedicated in
1888 and housed in a
stunning Romanesque
Revival building, the
Slaters local collection
represents 350 years of
Norwich history and a
plaster cast collection
of Egyptian, Archaic,
Greek, Roman and
Renaissance sculpture.
The adjacent Converse
Art Gallery hosts six
changing exhibitions
throughout the year.
The museum is open
Tuesday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and
Saturday and Sunday, 1
to 4 p.m. For more infor-
mation, go to www.slat-
ermuseum.org.
Volunteers sought by Slater Memorial Museum
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