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Officials urge
service members
to register to vote
By Lisa Daniel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON - Federal
officials are urging mili-
tary members, their fami-
lies and other Americans
living outside the United
States to register to vote
and request an absentee
ballot.
Both can be done eas-
ily by downloading a fed-
eral postcard application
on the Federal Voting
Assistance Program web
site, Bob Carey, the pro-
grams director, said in
an interview today with
the Pentagon Channel and
American Forces Press
Service.
A digital wizard takes
applicants through the
process in about five min-
utes, allowing them to
avoid the 390-page federal
voting assistance guide,
and provides a preprinted,
stamped envelope for the
application that must be
signed and mailed back
to the appropriate voting
registrar, the programs
Carey said.
Several states allow
signed applications to be
faxed or scanned, then
e-mailed in, including
Florida, where 14 counties
used online ballot deliv-
ery for yesterdays presi-
dential primary election.
Some 800 service members
downloaded ballots for the
election, Carey noted.
Service members should
update their address on
the site every time they
change duty stations and
before deployment or upon
their return, Carey said.
The big thing is send-
ing the ballot back, he
emphasized, noting that
delivery can encounter
delays. As soon as you
get your ballot, try to send
it back.
Most states allow reg-
istration very close to
Election Day, which is
Nov. 6 for federal offices.
However, because most
ballots are due back by
the election, Carey recom-
mended using a federal
write-in absentee ballot,
available on the website,
for those who havent
received their postcard
application within 45 days
of the election.
The FVAP website
includes deadlines for
registration, state voting
laws, sample ballots and
absentee ballots for every
Army researchers visit NSMRL, SUBASE
By Maria Pinto
Naval Submarine Medical
Research Laboratory
GROTON, Conn.
Naval Submarine Medical
Research Laboratory host-
ed members from the U.S.
Army Medical Research
and Material Command
to discuss nutritional
research across the ser-
vices in Groton, Feb. 3.
During their one-day
visit the medical research-
ers discussed a host of
topics to include: epide-
miology, bone density,
enclosed space effects,
circadian effects, psycho-
logical and behavioral
choices.
The planned meeting
was held to foster col-
laboration with the U.S.
Armed Forces Research &
Development Community.
The Army and the Navy
have similar interests
regarding health of warf-
ighters in confined envi-
ronments. said Captain
Kelleher, Commanding
Officer, NSMRL. This
meeting was an exception-
al opportunity to lay the
groundwork for collabo-
ration with our Army col-
leagues. As our expertise
and resources are com-
plimentary, i am looking
forward to future efforts
together to improve the
health and welfare of the
submarine community.
Following a day-long
of research-related brief-
ings, the researchers
participated in a tour of
NSMRL laboratory facili-
ties, including the once-
in-a-lifetime visit aboard
Los Angeles class attack
submarine USS Miami
(SSN 755).
The laboratorys mission
is to protect the health and
enhance the performance
of warfighters through sub-
marine, diving, and sur-
face biomedical research
solutions. Established in
World War II to conduct
mission-critical studies in
night vision, sonar sound
discrimination, and per-
sonnel selection nsmrl
continues to provide
expert scientific and tech-
nical knowledge in bio-
medical research, devel-
opment, test, and evalua-
tion of submarine, diving,
and medical systems and
procedures to support the
ever-changing operational
requirements of the U.S.
Armed Forces. All of the
laboratorys efforts relate
to its mission of protecting
the health and enhancing
the performance of todays
warfighters.
By Patrick Foughty
CNIC Public Affairs
WASHINGTON -
Vice Admiral William
D. French relieved Vice
Adm. Michael C. Vitale
as Commander, Navy
Installations Command
(CNIC) during a Change
of Command ceremony in
CNIC Headquarters at the
Washington Navy Yard,
Feb. 3.
Vitale has served as the
chief officer leading the
Navys entire shore infra-
structure for nearly three
years and was the third
Commander in the his-
tory of CNIC. This infra-
structure, also known
as the CNIC Enterprise;
includes 11 Navy Regions,
70 installations, and 127
Naval Operations Support
Centers, and is responsible
for 31 business lines and
122 critical shore capabili-
ties across three major cat-
egories; operations, qual-
ity of life, and facilities
management.
Throughout his tenure
Vitale lead efforts to stan-
dardize, align, synchro-
nize and innovate new
methods and processes
that furthered CNICs
mission to deliver effec-
tive and efficient readi-
ness from the shore that
sustain the fleet, enable
the fighter, and support
families.
Vitale praised the
numerous accomplish-
ments of the personnel
under his command and of
the entire CNIC Enterprise;
from molding the Navy
Family Accountability
and Assessment System
(NFAAS) into the model
Personnel Accountability
System used across the
services, to the develop-
ment of new shore inte-
gration methods and a
Total Workforce, capable
French takes helm at Commander Navy Installations Command
Photo by MC1(SW/AW) Monique Hilley
WASHINGTON - Vice Admiral Bill French (right) relieves Vice Adm. Michael Vitale (left) as Commander,
Navy Installations Command (CNIC) at the Washington Navy Yard, Feb. 3. CNIC is a global enterprise
tasked with managing the Navys entire shore infrastructure and oversees a $12 billion budget, more
than 83,000 facilities, and 58,000 personnel.
NEX hosts book signing
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. Retired Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman(SS) James Mosley signs a copy of his book
Life Under the Microscope as an African American, for a fan at the Naval Submarine Base New London
(SUBASE) Navy Exchange, Feb. 3. Mosley was the first African American to graduate from Naval Nuclear
Power Engineering School, and a member of the Submarine Veterans of WWII (SUBVETS) Holland Club.
My family was the driving force behind writing the book, said Mosley during the book signing. And I
enjoyed my time in the Navy, the Navy was good to me and I wanted to share my experiences.
Photo by MCSN Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Members of the United States Medical Research and Material Command (USMRMC)
and Office of Naval Research (ONR) pose with staff of the Naval Submarine Base New London
(SUBASE) Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL), Feb. 3. The visit was an effort to
discuss nutritional research in enclosed spaces.
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2 THE DOLPHIN Thursday, February 9, 2012
News in your community
Commercial gate
shifting hours
The SUBASE Commerical
Vehicle Inspection Station
(CVIC) and Gate 7 will soon
shift to new hours of opera-
tion. Beginning March 1, the
CVIS and Gate 7 will operate
from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Monday through Friday,
and closed on weekends
and holidays. Commercial
deliveries outside of the
above listed times will only
be allowed base access in
emergency situations with
prior approval from SUBASE
Secuity and/or the SUBASE
Executive Officer.
Free tutoring at
local library
Free math tutoring and
writing assistance will be
provided to students at
the Groton Public Library
on Wednesday afternoons
between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Students of all ages are wel-
come. No registration is
required. Tutoring will be
provided on a drop-in basis.
For more information,
call (860) 441-6750.
Volunteer for
The Cove
The Cove Center for
Grieving Children is offer-
ing training this winter open
to all interested individuals.
All five Cove sites are cur-
rently recruiting volunteers
for the current and upcom-
ing program years!
The training consists of
three modules. Attendance
at all three sessions is man-
datory. All sessions will be
held in Madison, Conn. -
contact The Cove for more
details.
There is a $75 administra-
tive fee to cover the costs of
a mandatory criminal and
DCF background check. A
unique fundraising oppor-
tunity exists for interested
volunteers to underwrite the
cost through First Giving.
To register, contact Karen
at (203) 634-0500 or via e-
mail at karen@covect.org.
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
ideas and questions can be directed to Christopher Zendan at
694-5980. Readers can e-mail us at dolphin@ctcentral.com.
Log onto the Web site at www.dolphin-news.com.
ADDRESS - The Dolphin staff can be reached at 694-3514
or write to: The Dolphin, Naval Submarine Base New London
PAO, Box 44, Groton, CT 06349-5044. All news releases should
be sent to this address.
ADVERTISING - Advertisements are solicited by Shore
Line Newspapers and not the editorial staff or Public Affairs
Office. Inquiries regarding advertisements should be directed
to the Display Advertising or Classified Advertising depart-
ments.
Display Advertising, Laura Carpenter at (203) 752-
2704, or Betsy Lemkin at (203) 752-2706
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the Naval Submarine Base New London Public Affairs Office.
The Dolphin is published by Shoreline Newspapers, a private
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The appearance of advertising in this publication, including
inserts of supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the
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and services advertised.
Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail-
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finished with it.
Fleet Reserve Association
announces events
SUBVETS Groton announce February events
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 qualified
in submarines and pay the
applicable amount for dues.
Membership is open to active
duty officers and enlisted per-
sonnel 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.
Branch and Unit 20 will hold their regular monthly
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 spouses, chil-
dren and step children over age 16, parents and grand-
parents of FRA members in good standing. 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 dinner
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.
Advanced paid reservations for Club 20s Annual
Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner are being accepted
now. This highly acclaimed dinner will be served
March 10 with two sittings, one at 5:30 p.m. and one
at 6:30 p.m. Seats are limited so make your reserva-
tions now. The dinner costs $10 for adults and $5 for
children 10 and under. No walk-ins will be allowed.
Cut-off date for reservations is March 7.
The March Board of Directors meeting will be held
March 6 at the Branch Home at 6 p.m. All members
in good standing are invited at attend.
Shore Ties: Look beyond the Mayan
maelstrom in 2012 and maintain focus
on the state of the base and our mission
With both January and
Super Bowl XLVI now
behind us, let me take
this opportunity to offi-
cially welcome everyone
to 2012.
And as predicted by
doomsday interpreters
of the Mayan calendar
as well as at least one
Super Bowl commercial,
the grand cycle of evolu-
tion, and the world as we
know it, will end with
winter solstice, December
21, 2012.
Im not one to believe
in any of this absurdity
but recent headlines and
news stories may have
some concerned that the
sky really is falling.
Defense Secretary Leon
Panetta and Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Gen. Martin Dempsey
announced, January 26,
a series of budgetary
decisions to align invest-
ments to strategic priori-
ties and goals.
Details of the invest-
ments and cuts discussed
by the Secretary and
Chairman will be avail-
able and included as part
of the Presidents Budget
request submitted to
Congress February 13.
They will surely spell out
future investment choic-
es, new strategic guid-
ance and deficit reduc-
tion targets based on the
2011 Budget Control Act
requirement.
As Secretary Panetta
said on January 26: We
will also need to look
at facilities infrastruc-
ture - balancing over-
seas forward presence
requirements with bas-
ing requirements back
home. In this budget
environment, we simply
cannot sustain the infra-
structure that is beyond
our needs or ability to
maintain. Therefore, the
President will request the
Congress to authorize to
use of the base realign-
ment and closure process
(BRAC process) with the
goal of identifying addi-
tional savings and imple-
menting them as soon as
possible.
Yes, those four let-
ters, B-R-A-C, are some-
thing with which Naval
Submarine Base New
London is more than
familiar.
But as none of us, not
even the ancient Mayans,
can predict the future,
we must focus on the
present.
And in the present,
Naval Submarine Base
New London (SUBASE)
has a mission to accom-
plish: to deploy combat-
ready submarines and
crews, and to train a
corps of professional sub-
mariners.
Our focus on that mis-
sion and on the three goals
Ive set out for SUBASE
during my tenure to
put the submarine back
into Submarine Base; to
maintain the vitality and
viability of the base; and,
to involve our Sailors and
community in a produc-
tive relationship have
reaped rewards.
The state of SUBASE as
we enter 2012 is vibrant
and strong.
SUBASE Vibrance
In September 2011, for
an unprecedented second
consecutive year, Naval
Submarine Base New
London was selected as
the winner of the annual
Commander, Navy Region
Mid-Atlantics (CNRMA)
Award for Installation
Excellence.
To earn this honor,
SUBASE once again best-
ed CNRMAs more than
20 other installations and
activities from Maine to
North Carolina in out-
standing mission efforts
and outcomes during the
fiscal year.
Under the Navys Shore
Vision 2035 plan the ser-
vices vision of shore bas-
ing looking toward 2035,
SUBASE has committed
much of its resources to
infrastructure improve-
ment.
Once again as we look
across a 12-month period,
SUBASE will have com-
pleted or will be nearing
completion of some $100
million in military con-
struction projects.
Perhaps one of the most
innovative and impactful
project successes during
2011 was the completion
of our new Submarine
Learning Center (SLC)
headquarters.
The modern, $9 mil-
lion, SLC headquarters
building is one of the
most energy efficient and
environmentally friendly
facilities on SUBASE.
Heated and cooled by
geothermal energy and
constructed with products
with significant recycled
content, the headquarters
is roughly 30-40% more
energy efficient than the
energy code standard for
commercial buildings in
the United States.
We followed the SLC
with the completion of
the state of the art $10
million, Port Operations
Center. More than
13,000 square feet, the
new building is allowing
the base Port Operations
team to support its water-
front and submarines like
never before. With a third
story control tower and
observation deck allow-
ing unmatched visibility
over the SUBASE water-
front, and new systems
ranging from electronic
harbor security and auto-
mated vessel identifica-
tion to weather monitor-
ing and communications,
the center offers unparal-
leled command and con-
trol of Lower Base opera-
tions.
In 2012, we will be
meeting other mile-
stones.
We are nearing comple-
tion of the $36 million,
new Pier 31 project in the
next few months. Almost
twice the width, at 65
feet, of the pier it replaced
and some 500 feet long,
the new Pier 31 will join
Pier 6 and Pier 17 as the
bases fully functioning
modern piers.
Comfortably able to
berth Virginia Class sub-
marines on both sides,
the real impact of the
new Pier 31 will be is
its width. Think of it as
a double-wide, able to
accommodate cranes or
trucks in support of one
boat on one side of the
pier, while in no way
impeding any service
supporting the other boat
on the other side of the
pier.
Were also approaching
completion of SUBASEs
new $11 million, indoor
small arms range.
With 20 indoor lanes
all capable of supporting
weapons training and live
firing from pistol, rifle,
and shotgun, up to the
M60 machine gun (NATO
7.62 mm), the new range
includes an Indoor
Simulated Marksmanship
Trainer (ISMAT) as well.
The ISMAT trainer simu-
lates the recoil and noise
associated with live firing
to familiarize students.
Additionally this
year, we will celebrate
the completion of three
improvement projects at
the base, funded through
the State of Connecticuts
investment in SUBASEs
infrastructure.
The State of Connecticut,
in cooperation with the
Navy and complement-
ing much larger federal
investments, has been
working to enhance
infrastructure at SUBASE
since 2009.
In September 2009,
Connecticut made an ini-
tial state investment of
$7.65 million in SUBASE
that is supporting the
construction a new Diver
Support Facility at the
base as well as moderniz-
ing a boiler at the bases
power plant.
In December 2010,
the state made a second
investment of $3.22 mil-
lion. That investment is
not only supporting the
construction of a $2.48
million addition to Nimitz
Hall and the installation
of a high-tech submarine
Captain Marc Denno
By Frances Goodman
GROTON, Conn. - How
many times in the past have
you held off planning a
course of action because you
wanted to wait and see
before making a decision
to do something? And how
many of you have started the
New Year with good inten-
tions for fulfilling resolutions
but your interest and enthu-
siasm decreases in intensity
by the end of February? Well,
Military Saves Week, Feb. 19
through 26, will help you to
commit and to focus on a
plan that will make a differ-
ence in your financial life.
The focus of Military Saves
Week is to help you achieve
financial freedom. How? One
way is to provide you with
a free FICO score and credit
report at the Fleet and Family
Support Center (FFSC).With
your FICO score and credit
report, a financial counselor
at the FFSC can review your
financial status in a confi-
dential and non-judgmental
setting.
So, what is a FICO score?
Its a number that is formu-
lated based on your credit
history and it helps lenders
evaluate your credit risk. A
FICO score is used to deter-
mine credit offers and inter-
est rates.
The financial counselors
at FFSC have access to a pro-
gram through FINRA Investor
Education Foundation that
makes FICO scores available
free of charge to active duty
service members and their
spouses.
Its easy to do. Just come
to the FFSC and see one of
our financial counselors.
Use this little quiz to see
how well youve managed
your money so far. If you
dont score very well, getting
a free FICO score and credit
report from an FFSC finan-
cial counselor will help you
take action to improve your
finances. All answers are:
Always, Usually, Sometimes,
Seldom or Never
* I have enough money to
pay for an emergency, such
as a large car repair.
* I have a written plan
(budget) for spending and/
or saving my money.
* I pay credit card bills
in full each month to avoid
interest charges.
* I have enough money
each month to pay my rent
or mortgage payment and
other household expenses.
* I comparison shop for
major purchases by check-
ing at least three sources.
Scoring Key
If your answers for these
questions are:
Never - You need help, but
dont despair. Its never too
late to take action to improve
your finances.
Seldom - Youre headed
for financial difficulty. Now
is the time to take action to
reverse the trend.
Sometimes - You are
doing a fair job of manag-
ing your finances and have
taken some steps in the right
direction.
Usually - You are doing
a good job and are above
average in managing your
finances.
Always - You are in excel-
lent financial shape. Keep up
the good work!
So, if you need help to
commit and to focus on a
plan to achieve greater
financial freedom in 2012,
the financial counselors at
the FFSC are ready, willing
and able to help you. Call
(860) 694-3383 to make an
appointment and start the
journey to make your finan-
cial dreams a reality.
How can Military Saves Week make
a difference in your financial life?
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Thursday, February 9, 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
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of continuously supporting
operations and services.
The personnel here at the
Headquarters, and through-
out the entire Enterprise
have faced growing num-
bers of issues and challeng-
es, said Vitale, Ive had
the pleasure of witnessing
this Enterprise solve com-
plex and dynamic problems,
some self-imposed, some
caused by outside forces,
and forge a way ahead
toward a model of shore
integration that has forever
changed how we do busi-
ness and provide service the
Fleet, Fighter and Family.
Vitale also thanked the
many Navy communities
throughout the world that
support and allow the Navy
to operate in close prox-
imity to their homes and
livelihoods, acknowledging
the importance of main-
taining close ties from the
smallest Installation to the
Headquarters level.
Its the communities,
both in the U.S. and abroad,
that invite us to live and
operate in their backyard,
and its the communities,
both within the Navy and
outside, that are the anchor
of our ability to maintain
and operate the best Naval
force in the world, and I
want to thank each one
for their support, patience,
and welcoming spirit, said
Vitale.
French thanked Vitale for
his wisdom and guidance
and spoke briefly about his
optimism and vision for the
future of CNIC.
During the last 6 years
I have been with the CNIC
Enterprise I have learned
that we have some of the
best, brightest, and most tal-
ented professionals in the
Navy, said French. Under
Vice Admiral Vitales lead-
ership the CNIC team has
set the example for how
an Enterprise should func-
tion and have established
immense credibility on how
you are meeting customer
needs. Im honored to be
taking command at this
point in the history of the
command.
French was promoted
shortly before the event after
having a successful tour at
Navy Region Southwest in
San Diego, Calif., where he
accomplished major mile-
stones towards energy and
water conservation and
numerous other green initia-
tives. French, the son of an
Air Force officer and native
of San Antonio, is a gradu-
ate of Vanderbilt University
where he received com-
mission through the Naval
Reserve Officer Training
Corps program in May,
1979. He earned a Master of
Science degree from Naval
Postgraduate School in 1985
and a Master of Arts from
the Naval War College in
1999.
A career submarine offi-
cer, French has served on
a number of submarines
and commanded USS Salt
Lake City (SSN 716) and
Submarine Squadron 3 in
Pearl Harbor. His prior Flag
Officer commands include
tours at Navy Region
Northwest, Navy Region
Marianas in Guam, and
Navy Region Southwest.
I am proud to be part of
such a superb organization,
and look I forward to work-
ing with you over the next
few years, added French.
CNIC oversees a $10
billion budget, more than
83,000 facilities and 58,000
personnel, all managed from
a single unified enterprise.
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GROTON, Conn.
Commmander Matthew
Olson is piped ashore at
Navy Operational Support
Center New London (NOSC)
Change of Command cer-
emony and his retirement at
the Submarine Force Library
and Museum, Feb. 4. Olson
was relieved of command
by Commander Matthew
Stracker.
Education news from
Navy College Office
Financial Aid
Workshop
NCOs monthly Financial
Aid Brief will be held Feb.
28.
The briefing provides
you with the tools and
information necessary
to successfully navigate
through the financial aid
process, and will cover the
application process, schol-
arships and other funding
resources.
The briefing will be held
at 10 a.m. at the Navy
College Office, in Building
83, room 148.
Active duty, family
members, and civilians
are welcome to attend.
Googling schools
is not wise
Never use Internet
search engines like Google
or Yahoo to find a suitable
college.
Relying on a search
engine is dangerous
because there lots of poten-
tial traps and pitfalls that
could land you in the wait-
ing arms of a predatory
school.
Accreditation is the most
important factor in con-
sidering a college. Sailors
could seriously damage
their long term career goals
if they attend schools that
are not properly accred-
ited.
Schools that are not prop-
erly accredited are not eli-
gible for Tuition Assistance
(TA).
The Internet has spawned
a generation of aggres-
sive web-based businesses
that sell education. Many
legitimate colleges are sub-
sidiaries of these private
companies. The overriding
goal of these businesses is
to maximize profits; this
is done by increasing the
number of enrollments.
Sailors need to be careful
of these companies because
they aggressively seek
to enroll new students.
These schools may charge
astronomical tuition and
fees that force students to
access VA benefits or apply
for federal student loans.
Students may be able to
find more affordable alter-
natives if they would seek
counsel from Navy College
before googling these
schools.
What is Tutor.Com and
how can it help me?
Tutor.Com is an all-pur-
pose educational and career
resource for the entire fam-
ily. Online tutoring services
are available along with
a multitude of resources
including:
* K - 12 help in all aca-
demic subjects,
* Academic assistance for
college students
* Study help for State
Standardized Tests,
* Career help for adults
* Job searches
* Test prep for GRE/
GMAT, GED, ASVAB and
more
* Improving your finan-
cial literacy
* Proof reading services
You can find Tutor.Com
by logging onto NKO and
clicking the Reference tab at
the top of the web page.
Web site for
transitioning Sailors
The Connecticut
Department of Labor offers
comprehensive informa-
tion on occupations, jobs
and education and training
opportunities. Their virtual
career counseling center
provides everything from
information on adult edu-
cation programs to resume
writing and interviewing
techniques.
The web site includes a
comprehensive section on
career exploration includ-
ing free self-assessment
tools that help you discover
a suitable career. Its fun!
http://www.ctdol.state.
ct.us/lmi/students.htm
American 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
donation 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, some-
one in this country needs
blood. On average, 44,000
blood donations are needed
each day to help trauma vic-
tims, surgical patients, burn
victims, patients with blood
disorders 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 posi-
tive 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 conve-
nient location near you
and to make an appoint-
ment.
As a special thank you,
all those who come in to
donate blood at American
Red Cross blood drives in
Connecticut during the
month of February will
be eligible for a chance to
win free heat for a month.
($200 maximum, paid
directly to utility provider.
Prize is not redeemable
for cash and is non-trans-
ferable.) Weekly drawings
held through Feb. 29.
Upcoming local blood drives
Feb. 20
Holdridge Home and Garden, 749 Rt. 117 in Ledyard, from 10 a.m. to 2:45
p.m.
Feb. 21
Elks Club, 198 Pleasant Street in Willimantic from 1 to 5:45 p.m.
Feb. 24
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, 365 Montauk Avenue in New London from
noon to 4:45 p.m.
William W Backus Hospital, 326 Washington Street in Norwich from 7:30
a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Feb. 28
Hoxie Firehouse, 34 Broadway Avenue in Mystic from 1 to 5:45 p.m.
BESS Class graduates from SUBSCOL
By William Kenny
GROTON, Conn. -
Sixty-five Sailors, Class
12080, USS Argonaut
(SS 166), graduated from
Basic Enlisted Submarine
School, Jan. 27.
Sonar Technician
2nd Class (SS) Daniel
McElwaney, Machinist
Mate 2nd Class (SS)
Gregory LeClair and
Electronics Technian 2nd
Class (SS) David
Pennick were class
instructors.
OS2 Lawalter Donaldson
was Class Honorman
with a 98.00 Grade Point
Average. Donaldson con-
tinues in the Apprentice
Team Training, ATT, pipe-
line.a
Yeoman Seaman John
Wilson was recipient of
the Submarine Leagues
William Purdum Award
for most improved stu-
dent.
Seaman Jason LeBlanc
received the Navy League
Award, recognizing his
academic efforts. LeBlanc,
too, continues in ATT.
ABF2 Nicholas Eads was
Class Leader and received
the Heritage Award.
Seaman Apprentice Eric
Blue was meritoriously
advanced because of his
academic achievement.
With Grade Point
Averages exceeding 90.0,
SA Alexander Wimble,
Seaman Recruit Camron
Fraser, Seaman John
Milledge, SR Paul Egan, SN
Douglas Clemans, SA Allen
McLean, Electricians Mate
3rd Class Jesse Whipkey,
SA Jacob Massie, SR
Joseph Kruthaup, SN
William Leahey, Fireman
Apprentice Jorge Galeote,
SN Jared Lawrence, SN
Jonathan Brookshire,
SN Mark Lasquite, SN
Brandon Payne and SN
Michael Cappola joined
Blue, LeBlanc, Eads and
Donaldson as Graduates
with Distinction.
4 THE DOLPHIN Thursday, February 9, 2012
Photo by MCSN Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Above and Below, Sailors enjoy a few cold ones at Naval Submarine Base New
London (SUBASE) Reunions Pub while watching the Super Bowl, Feb. 5. More than 40 Sailors
watched the game at Reunions.
Photo by MCSN Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. - Sailors enjoy pizza and other snacks at SUBASE MWR Liberty Center while watching the Super Bowl, Feb. 5. More than
50 Sailors took advantage of the opportunity to watch the game at the Liberty Center.
Photo by Carmen James
Photo by MCSN Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Above, Sailors play pool at the SUBASE
Liberty Center during a commercial break of the super bowl,
Feb. 5. The Liberty Center gave Sailors the opportunity to
watch the game on many of the different T.V.s at the center
while providing refreshments.
MCSN Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. As Super Bowl XLVI kicked
off last weekend, so did a number of events
around Naval Submarine Base New London
(SUBASE). The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
Departments (MWR) Liberty Center, Chief Petty
Officers Club and Reunions Pub hosted events
in celebration of the gridiron matchup, Feb. 5.
More than 50 Sailors enjoyed billiards and a
few cold ones while watching the game between
the New England Patriots and the New York
Giants at Reunions Pub.
For those wanting a more relaxed atmosphere,
the Liberty Center put on an event with pizza
and other refreshments. Sailors there played
pool, video games and competed in other excit-
ing events while watching the game at the cen-
ter.
No matter which team Sailors were pulling
for, SUBASEs Super Bowl events were full of
excitement.
The event has been a great success and I
believe that everyone has had a great time,
said Carmen James, a Liberty Center recreation
specialist.
The next MWR family event will be a Mardi
Gras celebration at the Morton Hall gym, Feb.
25 from 2 to 5 p.m. For more details about this
and other MWR events contact the SUBASE
ITT office at (860) 694-3238 or visit their office
inside Dealey Center Theater.
Super Bowl
parties
around
SUBASE
Thursday, February 9, 2012 THE DOLPHIN 5
Mystic Seaport celebrates its reopening with Winters Aweigh,
a day of special activities, Feb. 18. Kids will be admitted free (ages
17 and under).
Winters Aweigh will feature ice sculpting demonstrations,
games of long ago on the village green (weather permitting), free
horse and carriage rides, special music performances and mer-
rymaking, storytelling, and working dog demonstrations by the
Newfoundland Dog Club of New England.
Visitors are invited to get creative in the Winterscapes Open
Art Studio in the Museums Schaefer Gallery. They can work
with a resident artist to create a temporary mural, design their
favorite winter scene in a shadow box, or create an old-fashioned
silhouette.
Hot drinks and snacks will be available for purchase from
Coastal Gourmet. Also, Latitude 41 Restaurant will offer free
meals to kids with the purchase of one adult entre (Kids ages
10 and under; meals limited to the kids menu). The offer runs
through Feb. 26.
Winters Aweigh kicks off the Museums annual Liberty Days
program during February school vacation. Mystic Seaport will
offer the free youth admission promotion through Feb. 26. The
Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Visitors are invited to take part in the following Liberty Days
activities:
See the 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan from a kids point
of view
Free planetarium shows
Build a wooden toy boat ($5 fee)
Explore a sailors sea chest
Other special kids activities, art projects, music programs, and
storytelling happening throughout the week
Additionally, visitors can explore the Museums 19th cen-
tury seafaring village; climb aboard historic vessels such as
the Morgan and the 1921 Gloucester fishing schooner L.A.
Dunton; and learn about the music of the sea in the new exhibit,
Neptunes Orchestra.
The Kids Free Admission offer at Mystic Seaport is not transfer-
able. No other discounts apply.
For more information, visit www.mysticseaport.org.
Winters Aweigh
at Mystic Seaport
Magic Show
The Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE)
Library presents the Zach Ivins Magic and Illusion
Show, Feb. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m., in Dealey Center
Theater.
Dont spend February break stuck inside, come see
the free Magic and Illusion Show!
There will be free tickets at ITT, Feb. 13. There
is no ticket limit, and the show is open to all base
patrons!
Call the Library for details at (860) 694-3723.
Movie Matinee
The SUBASE Library will present a movie mati-
nee, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m., with a showing of Puss and
Boots.
SUBASE
Library Events
The Garde Arts Centers giant movie palace screen
will once again feature the annual New London
Winter Film Festival, expanded to include at least 16
films. The films selected include critically-acclaimed
and nominated films from 2011 as well as a special
three-film Anime Film Series in collaboration with
Lyman Allyn Art Museum.
In recognition of the economic times, single tick-
ets will be $4, half of previous festival pricing. Film
Festival Passes allow entrance to all films for $30.
Film Passes and online single tickets are now on sale
through the Garde Box Office at (860) 444-7373, Ext.
1, and at www.gardearts.org.
The 2012 Winter Film Festival schedule includes
the comedies The Bridesmaids, The Beginners,
50/50, and The Help; the current events-themed
Ides of March, Moneyball, and Margin Call; Pedro
Almodovars The Skin I Live In; David Cronenbergs
historical drama A Dangerous Method; and Ryan
Goslings thriller Drive. Films for younger and fam-
ily audiences include Harry Potter and the Deathly
Hallows: Part II, and Disneys Puss in Boots. The
Anime Film Fest, linked to an exhibit of Japanese
comic book artistry (manga) at the Lyman Allyn Art
Museum, includes the 2006 Oscar-nominee Howls
Moving Castle and Satoshi Kons sci-fi animation
Paprika and Christmas tale, Tokyo Godfathers.
Additional films are expected to be announced during
the Festival.
New London Winter Film Festival sponsors include
A Touch of Grey; The Day; Conway, Londregan,
Sheehan, and Monaco, P.C.; the City of New London;
and Blu-Prints Unlimited.
Film Passes are $30 for admission to all 16 screen-
ings. Single tickets are $4 for each film. Passes and
single tickets are available in advance at the Garde
Box Office, online at www.gardearts.org or an hour
before each film. The Garde Box Office, located at 325
State Street, is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. and an hour before each screening. Tickets can
be ordered by phone at (860) 444-7373, Ext. 1.
2012 New London Winter Film Festival at the Garde
Arts Center calendar listings:
Paprika (2006), Rated R, 90 minutes long, Feb.
16 at 7:30 p.m.
Take Shelter (2011), Rated R, 120 minutes long,
Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
(2011), Rated PG-13, 130 minutes long, Feb. 18 at 3
p.m.
Drive (2011) Rated R, 100 minutes long, Feb. 18
at 7:30 p.m.
Bridesmaids (2011) Rated R, 125 minutes long,
Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
The Skin I Live In (2011) Rated R, 117 minutes
long, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Puss in Boots (2011) Rated PG, 90 minutes long,
Feb. 25 at 3 p.m.
The Help (2011) Rated PG-13, 146 minutes long,
Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Tokyo Godfathers (2003) Rated PG-13, 92 min-
utes long, March 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Purchase tickets online at www.gardearts.org, call
(860) 444-7373, Ext.1, or at the Box Office during
regular box office hours.
Mystic Aquarium presents
Weird Science during
February Vacation Week
Photos by Khoi Ton
Sea Research Foundations Mystic Aquarium
presents Weird Science, Feb. 19 through 25
from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., during school vaca-
tion week. Curiosity and learning heighten
with weird and wonderful demonstrations,
hands-on activities and displays throughout
the aquarium.
Do you know what happens when you put
Ivory soap in the microwave? Come find out
- its going to be really big! Watch bubbles
grow and burst with a cloud of smoke and
experience interactive tables with insta-snow
and flubber in the kids zone. Learn how
belugas use their blubber to stay warm, find
out how animals see the world, take part in
a scavenger hunt and discover fascinating
animals throughout the aquarium, including
some that carry their babies in their mouths.
eird Science is included with aquarium
general admission, which is $29 for adults;
$26 for seniors (age 60+); $21 for children
(age 3 17); Children 2 and under are free.
New London Winter Film Festival
held at Garde Arts Center
The United States Coast Guard Band Chamber
Players perform Feb. 19 at 2 p.m., in Leamy Concert
Hall at the United States Coast Guard Academy.
The program, called Spring Vintage, features two
of the most pleasing and tuneful works in the cham-
ber music repertory: Old Wine in New Bottles by
Gordon Jacob, and the masterful Serenade for Winds,
op. 44, by Antonn Dvork. The Chamber Players are
led by two of the Coast Guard Bands newest conduc-
tors, Chief Musician Brooke Allen and Musician 1st
Class Noel Marcano.
Spring Vintage also includes a sparkling Classical
work that features the oboe. Violinist Deborah Tyler,
violist Arthur Masi, and cellist Thomas Hudson
join Chief Musician Stephen Wade for the delight-
ful Quartet in E Flat for Oboe and Strings by Carl
Stamitz.
This event is free and open to the public. Leamy
Concert Hall is accessible to the handicapped. For
more information on the Coast Guard Band, visit
www.uscg.mil/band or call the Concert Information
Line at (860) 701-6826. In the case of inclement
weather, call (860) 701-6826.
Chamber Players
present Spring Vintage
6 THE DOLPHIN Thursday, February 9, 2012
SUBASE announces quarterly awards
Photo by MCSN Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Sailors and civilians pose for a group photo following Naval Submarine Base New Londons (SUBASE) quarterly award ceremony at Dealey Theater, Feb. 3. Recipients received awards
such as, end-of-tour awards, Civilian of the Quarter, and Blue Jacket and Sailor of the Year.
Taking the Oath
Photo by NSMRL PAO
GROTON, Conn. Lieutenant junior grade Dennis Westman, Lt. j.g. James Belforti, and Lt. j.g. Benjamin Doskocil of NLSONCDET Groton
promoted to Lieutenant, Feb. 1. The oath was administered by the Officer in Charge, Lieutenant Commander Tahmika Jackson.
By Lisa Daniel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON - As service members begin prepar-
ing for the annual tax season, they may want to con-
sider a new savings plan designed for young people,
a Defense Department tax official said today.
Service members and their dependents who earn
less income today than they expect to earn in the
future, such as those in junior ranks who look for-
ward to getting promoted to higher grades, should
consider investing in the Thrift Savings Plans new
Roth option, said Army Lieutenant Colonel Evan
Stone, director of the Armed Forces Tax Council.
The Roth TSP is a good option for service mem-
bers who are paying less tax now than they expect
to pay later, Stone said during an interview with
the Pentagon Channel and American Forces Press
Service.
The traditional Thrift Savings Plan defers taxes on
earned income until the money is withdrawn, Stone
explained. The Roth option allows a member to con-
tribute after-tax dollars that grow tax free and are not
taxed upon withdrawal, he said.
Both plans allow a maximum annual contribution
of $17,000, he said, up from $16,500 last year.
There are few other changes that apply to service
members and their dependents this tax season, Stone
said. A new calculation for Imminent Danger Pay
does not change service members eligibility for
income tax exclusions. The pay was changed from a
flat $225 per month, to an amount prorated per day.
Stone said there has been no change to federal
income tax brackets in the past two years. They
remain at 10, 15, 25, 28, 33 and 35 percent of taxable
income, he said.
Still, Stone said, many people dont realize that
income is taxed on a progressive scale, so as a per-
sons income increases and they move into a higher
tax bracket, only the new proportion of pay is taxed
at the higher rate, not all of their income.
While few people enjoy writing a check to Uncle
Sam, Stone also noted that the military is a good
employer come tax time because military allowances,
such as those for housing and meals, are not tax-
able.
Military members have a tax advantage by having
a chunk of their regular pay as tax-exempt income,
he said.
Stone said he wants to remind service members
that they and their dependents can get free tax prepa-
ration by IRS-trained volunteers at almost every mili-
tary installation in the world.
The military has an excellent program for tax
preparation worldwide, he said. Deployed service
members, he added, do not have to sign the tax forms
if their spouse has power of attorney privileges.
Military OneSource offers free tax-related phone
consultations seven days-a-week, from 7 a.m. to 11
p.m., at (800) 730-3802.
Official provides
tax tips for troops
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON - Service
members now will receive
imminent danger pay
only for days they actu-
ally spend in hazardous
areas, Pentagon officials
said recently.
The change, which
took effect yesterday,
was included in the
2012 National Defense
Authorization Act, which
President Barack Obama
signed into law Dec. 31.
Members will see the
prorated amount in their
Feb. 15 pay records,
Pentagon spokesman Navy
Captain John Kirby said.
The act called for DoD to
pay service members immi-
nent danger pay only for
the time they spend in areas
that qualify for the pay. In
the past, service members
received $225 per month
if they spent any time that
month in an area where the
pay was authorized. This
is a more targeted way of
handling that pay, Kirby
said.
Now, service members
will receive $7.50 a day
for days spent in these
areas. Personnel who trav-
el to the designated areas
for periods less than 30
days should keep track of
the number of days they
are in the area to verify
that they are paid for the
correct number of days,
officials said.
The military services are
working to waive or remit
debts for members who
may have been overpaid
for January, officials said.
The services can waive this
when there is no indica-
tion of fraud, fault, misrep-
resentation, or when mem-
bers were unaware they
were overpaid, Pentagon
spokeswoman Eileen
Lainez said.
Proration is based on
a 30-day month, which
translates into a rate of
$7.50 per day. It does not
matter if the month is 28
or 31 days long, officials
explained; if service mem-
bers serve in affected areas
for the complete month,
they will receive the full
rate of $225 per month.
The Defense Department
defines imminent danger
pay areas as places where
members are subject to the
threat of physical harm or
imminent danger because
of civil insurrection, civil
war, terrorism or wartime
conditions.
Service members who
come under fire, regardless
of location, will receive
the full monthly hostile-
fire pay amount of $225.
Service members will
receive notification of the
change via emails, on the
MyPay system, on social
media sites and via the
chain of command.
DoD Begins prorating Imminent Danger Pay
bridge simulator training
facility to train officers
and crews in submarine
navigation, but also the
construction of a culi-
nary training center at
Cross Hall Galley consist-
ing of a fully functional
replica of a galley found
on Virginia-class subma-
rines to train culinary
specialists.
The boiler, galley and
submarine bridge trainer
projects should all reach
fruition in the next few
months.
Yes indeed, as we focus
on our mission in 2012,
well not only be con-
tinuing to put the subma-
rine back into Submarine
Base, but well be main-
taining and improving
our bases vitality and
viability.
SUBASE Strong
Of course, while the
fist of SUBASE is our
Submarines, the heart of
SUBASE is our more than
22,000 active duty and
reserve military mem-
bers, family members,
and civilian employees
who make up Team New
London.
We as a team know
that service to the Nation
begins with service to the
community.
In 2011, Team New
London strove to remain
a good neighbor and a
strong supporter in the
Southeastern Connecticut
community.
As a result, SUBASE
received the Regions
2011 Community Service
of the Year Award for
Project Good Neighbor;
our third consecutive
achievement in this
Flagship Community
Service category.
Moreover, SUBASE
joined the U.S. Coast
Guard Academy
and Southeastern
Connecticuts Military
Superintendents Liaison
Committee (MSLC)
in receiving the 2011
Pete Taylor Exemplary
Partnership Award. The
national honor from the
Military Child Education
Coalition highlights the
military services and
MSLCs exemplary efforts
on behalf of military chil-
dren, and applauds the
outstanding partnership
that exists between the
military installations and
the local school districts.
And in December
2011, the CT Economic
Resource Center select-
ed SUBASE and General
Dynamics Electric Boat
Shipyard as recipients
in the Southeastern
Connecticut region for
a Celebrate CT! 2011
Award.
The recognition high-
lights recent accom-
plishments of each of
the states regions with
respect to economic
impact and SUBASE con-
tinues to make a more
than $4.1billion impres-
sion.
In 2012, lets strive to
be an even better neigh-
bor and an even stron-
ger contributor to the
Southeastern Connecticut
community.
Our neighbors and
environment need advo-
cates, champions, and
volunteers willing to offer
a helping hand and better
our community.
Service organizations
such as the American Red
Cross, the Boy Scouts and
Girl Scouts of America,
Big Brothers and Big
Sisters, and the Special
Olympics need even more
of our dedicated aid.
Our schools and young
people need added men-
tors, role models, and
assistants willing to make
a difference for all of our
futures.
And our environment
could further benefit if we
surpass those more than
1,300 hours committed
by Community service
volunteers in last years
Fourth Annual SUBASE
Earth Day Challenge.
This 2012, while prog-
nosticators worry about
the Mayan calendars
end of time, let Team
New London reassure
ourselves that SUBASE is
vibrant, strong and mis-
sion focused.
The Fleet, Fighters,
and Families we support
deserve nothing less than
our all, and as evidenced
by our past successes and
upcoming achievements,
our all has made, and
will continue to make, a
tremendous difference!
Lets look forward to
working together as we
meet our mission and
more in 2012, and con-
tinue to strengthen our
shore ties!
Sail Safe!
CAPT Marc W. Denno
Continued from page 2
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USS California Culinary Specialist learns California cuisine from Five-Star Chef
By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg
Commander, Submarine Group 2
Public Affairs
SANTA BARBARA,
Calif. - A USS California
(SSN 781) culinary spe-
cialist participated in an
once-in-a-lifetime cooking
experience during a one-
week understudy here,
beginning Feb. 4.
The week-long culinary
understudy at the Crowne
Plaza Hotel was provided
by the Santa Barbara Navy
League. Culinary Specialist
Seaman Apprentice Justin
Cramer, of Moore, Okla.,
reflected on this opportuni-
ty to expound on his skills
and how the training will
benefit the boats crew.
This opportunity pres-
ents overwhelming joy to
me, said Cramer. I was
speechless when I found
out and for me it was an
once-in-a-lifetime oppor-
tunity. I never imagined
I would participate in
something like this when I
joined the U.S. Navy.
Patricia Westberg, vice
president, Santa Barbara
Navy League reflected on
this opportunity for the
young chef.
The Santa Barbara Navy
League is honored to have
CSSN Justin Cramer visit
Santa Barbara and we hope
that through his California
cuisine training at the
Crowne Plaza, he will be
able to create a west coast
climate on board the boat
through menu planning
and selections, so the crew
will have a taste of our
great state several times a
month, said Westberg.
Executive Chef Luis
Martinez will teach Cramer
a variety of cooking-related
skill sets, such as culinary
arts and advanced food
preparation.
For the next three years
I will have the opportunity
to apply what I learned
in Santa Barbara, bringing
back valuable skills to ben-
efit myself and my boat,
said Cramer.
Cramer joined the Navy
at the age of 23 in January
2011. He chose the culi-
nary specialist rating from
years of experience watch-
ing his parents enjoy the
art of cooking.
We have had a gen-
eration of five-star cooks in
our family; it made sense
for me to come into the
U.S. Navy as a culinary
specialist, said Cramer.
Lieutenant Angus
McCallum, supply offi-
cer aboard USS California
reflected on Cramers selec-
tion.
Seaman Cramer is going
to be the bridge between
the recently commissioned
California and the Santa
Barbara community, said
McCallum. With so much
of the country between
the boat and the city, this
first opportunity forms a
tangible bond between
California and her home
state.
McCallum added that
Cramer is a valuable asset
to their team. Despite being
the most junior culinary
specialist in Californias
Supply Department,
Cramer was chosen to
participate in the under-
study based solely on his
stellar performance since
arriving aboard the newest
Virginia-class attack sub-
marine, said McCallum.
After being on board for
one month, Cramer quali-
fied in all culinary special-
ist watch stations, which
led to the selection as the
culinary specialist of the
fourth quarter in 2011,
said McCallum.
This opportunity presents overwhelming joy to me ... I was
speechless when I found out and for me it was an once-in-
a-lifetime opportunity. I never imagined I would participate
in something like this when I joined the U.S. Navy.
Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Justin Cramer
8 THE DOLPHIN Thursday, February 9, 2012
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state, Carey said.
Weve really expanded
the online delivery sys-
tems by working closely
with the states, he said.
We can reduce delays
from 20 to 30 days to 20
to 30 milliseconds.
Several states, includ-
ing California, are moving
toward full online appli-
cations by automatically
using drivers license sig-
natures, he said.
Program officials are
working to make voting
easier for troops and civil-
ians overseas, whether
by working with states
to improve voting laws,
or by easing the process,
Carey said.
We have worked close-
ly with all the states,
he said, including send-
ing letters about legisla-
tion affecting voting to
every state. Carey has
testified before legisla-
tures in Minnesota, South
Carolina, Texas and New
York already this year.
We will go wherever we
need to, to get these laws
changed so that the military
and overseas voters can
have adequate opportuni-
ties to vote, he said.
The programs workers
also are making practical
improvements, including
sending computer print-
ers and ink cartridges to
all combat outposts and
forward operating bases to
ensure an easy application
process, Carey said.
And the efforts are pay-
ing off, he added. After
sending 2.2 million emails
about absentee voting in
January, 60,000 postcard
applications have been
downloaded so far this
year, compared to 90,000
in all of 2010, Carey said.
The program also d sends
out regular voting tips
to people who like the
Federal Voting Assistance
Programs Facebook page,
he said.
Weve really had a
banner year this year in
getting the word out, let-
ting people know they
have these opportunities
and how to successfully
use them, Carey said.
A Pew Center report
issued last week shows
substantial improvement
for military and overseas
voters, Carey said, conclud-
ing that this year will see
substantially fewer registra-
tion and absentee voting
problems than in the past.
Some problems the pro-
gram has worked to alle-
viate include getting laws
passed in every state requir-
ing that absentee ballots be
mailed out at least 45 days
before an election and doing
away with requirements
that a notary public or a
voter from the same state
must witness an absentee
vote, Carey said.
The problem is, these
are very complex election
systems that develop over
decades, he said. Its not
like we can change one
small part without chang-
ing the rest.
But, he added, thats
what we do -- we work
with these state legisla-
tures to help them figure
out how to do that.
Most importantly, Carey
said, more service mem-
bers are voting, with par-
ticipation up 21 percent
between 2006 and 2010,
including a 33 percent rise
in voting among 18- to 24-
year-olds, who tradition-
ally have the lowest voter
turnout. In 2010, voting
among military members
was 46 percent, compared
to 45.5 percent in the civil-
ian population, he said.
Everyone has a right
not to vote, he said. But
if they want to vote, we
want make sure they
have every opportunity to
vote.
Continued from page 1
Voting ...
Can you hear me now?
Photo by MCSN Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. - Lieutenant Annley Richardson speaks with Army Colonel Carl Castro, commanding officer of the United States
Medical Research and Material Command (USAMRMC) and other representatives from the Office of Naval Research (ORN) in the
audio chamber of the Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL), Feb.
3. The visit was an effort to discuss nutritional research in enclosed spaces.
The 2012 Dolphin Charities Auction will take place
March 3 at the Mystic Marriott. Tickets are $25 per
person in advance and $35 at the door. This annual
event for E-7 and above, begins with check-in at 6 p.m.
Ticket price includes hors doeuvres and there will
be a cash bar. Attire is luau or New England casual.
Reservation can be made through your Command
Point of Contact. Contact Jen Johnson at (860)
383-3261 or jenj775@gmail.com with any questions
regarding reservations.
The Dolphin Scholarship Foundation (DSF) was
established in 1960 with the first scholarship of $350
awarded to John L. Haines, Jr., in June 1961. Funds
were raised through the efforts of submarine officers
wives organizations throughout the United States.
DSF continues to receive strong financial support from
submarine spouse organizations and the submarine
community, as well as support from individuals,
corporations, memorial gifts and Combined Federal
Campaign. Donations go directly to support scholar-
ships; income from DSF investments supplement
these contributions for scholarships and operating
expenses.
Dolphin Scholarship Foundation also conducts fund-
raisers such as the Annual Cartoon Calendar (since
1963), the Annual Golf Tournament in Hampton
Roads, Va. (since 2006), virtual submarine races and
the new Pride Runs Deep pin designed by Ann
Hand.
Dolphin Scholarship Foundation currently sponsors
127 students, who each receive an annual scholarship
of $3,400. Each recipient may potentially receive a
total of $13,600 for up to eight semesters of undergrad-
uate study. The number of new awards granted each
year is determined by graduation/attrition of current
Dolphin Scholars and donations. Dolphin Scholarship
Foundation is proud to have awarded over eight mil-
lion dollars to more than 1,000 students attending uni-
versities and colleges through the United States.
Luau is the theme for
Dolphin Charities Auction