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Sea services sail into New York
Photo by MC1 Elisandro T. Diaz
NEW YORK - The guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) makes its way past the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor during the Parade of Sail launching
Fleet Week New York 2012, May 23. The event marks the 25th year the city has celebrated the nations sea services. This year, the seven-day event coincides
with the commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and will host more than 6,000 service members from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard
team in addition to coalition ships from around the world. See next weeks issue of The Dolphin for more coverage of Fleet Week New York 2012.
By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg
Commander, Submarine Group 2
Public Affairs
PASCAGOULA, Miss.
- Pre-Commissioning Unit
(PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782)
received a hearty welcome
when the U.S. Navys new-
est Virginia-class attack sub-
marine arrived in Pascagoula
May 25.
PCU Mississippi and her
crew of 145 officers and
enlisted Sailors arrived in
Pascagoula to prepare for the
submarines commissioning,
June 2.
As we approached the
Port of Pascagoula during
the early morning hours
and watched the sun rise
over the Gulf of Mexico, I
was humbled in knowing
that we are embarking on
a truly amazing commis-
sioning week that we and
the state of Mississippi will
always remember, said
Captain John McGrath, PCU
Mississippis commanding
officer. PCU Mississippi and
her crew are excited to be in
our namesake state and are
looking forward to our com-
missioning on June 2.
When the ninth Virginia-
class submarine is commis-
sioned, McGrath will become
the submarines first com-
manding officer. McGrath
and his crew are considered
plank owners, a term dat-
ing back to the days of the
wooden ships.
I didnt realize at first
the significance of being a
plank owner, said McGrath.
Now, as I look around and
see how every facet of our
ships day-to-day operations
were developed by the team,
I understand why being a
plank owner is a big deal.
Chief Culinary Specialist
(SS/DV) Ryan Christianson,
who has served aboard PCU
Mississippi since May 2011,
echoed the commanding
officers sentiment on the
importance of serving as a
plank owner in ones naval
career.
Its definitely a once-in-a-
lifetime opportunity for me,
said Christianson. It is truly
special because not many
others will have an oppor-
Photo by MCC Ryan G. Wilber
PASCAGOULA, Miss.- The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi
(SSN 782) moors at Port of Pascagoula, Miss., May 25, in preparation for its commissioning ceremony
June 2. Mississippi is the fifth U.S. Navy vessel to carry the name of the Magnolia State.
PCU Mississippi and her crew are
excited to be in our namesake state
and are looking forward to our com-
missioning on June 2.
Capt. John McGrath
Honoring the fallen with 21-gun salute
Photo by MCSN Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Sailors from
the Naval Submarine Support
Facility (NSSF) Weapons
Department render a 21-gun
salute with 40mm ceremonial
batteries in honor of Memorial
Day at the Naval Submarine
Base New London (SUBASE)
weapons compound, May
28. The custom stems from
naval tradition, where a war-
ship would fire its cannons
harmlessly out to sea, until
all ammunition was spent, to
show that it was disarmed,
placing the ship in the power
of those being honored.
PCU Mississippi
arrives in Pascagoula
Continued on page 3
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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
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Volunteers wanted
for lab study
The Naval Submarine
Medical Research Laboratory
is currently recruiting active
duty and past submariners,
including retirees, to par-
ticipate in a research study
looking at the effects of
submarine duty on bone
mineral density and body
composition, which will be
determined by dual x-ray
absorptiometry. The total
time involved in this study
will be about two hours.
As part of the study, you
will have a free bone and
body composition scan
and answer questions and
receive information about
your dietary and exercise
habits. A copy of your
results will be provided.
If you are interested, or
would like more informa-
tion, contact Lieutenant
Colin R. Young at (860) 694-
5697 or e-mail him at colin.
young@med.navy.mil.
NMCRS announces
office closure
Today, the Navy Marine
Corps Relief Society office
will be closed while the
Advanced Caseworker
Seminar is held. Training
will take place in the Fleet
and Family Support Center
Conference Room and may
be interrupted only for emer-
gency leave assistance. For
other base closures during
Memorial Day weekend,
visit the SUBASE Facebook
page at www.facebook.com/
NavalSubmarineBaseNewLo
ndon.
NARFE Schedules
luncheon, meeting
The next monthly meeting
of the National Association
of Retired Federal Employees
(NARFE) Chapter 158 will
take place June 13 at the
PortN Starboard in New
London. A social hour begins
at 11:30 a.m. followed by
lunch. The meeting begins
at 1 p.m. Call Sally at (860)
383-7060 to make your
reservations. All interested
retired federal employees
and spouses are encouraged
to attend. This month the
program will feature Ray
Bromereck speaking about
the history and community
work of the Elks.
SUBVETS announce
June events
SUBVETS Groton will host
their monthly Steak N Eggs
Brunch June 3 from 10 a.m.
to noon. Regular brunches
are served on the remaining
Sundays of the month.
On June 4, the SUBVETS
will hold their monthly
membership meeting for all
members, and those inter-
ested in joining SUBVETS at
6:30 p.m., in the clubhouse,
40 School Street in Groton.
On June 12, SUBVETS
WWII will host their month-
ly social and lunch at 11:30
a.m. at the clubhouse.
The Holland Club will
have their monthly lun-
cheon at 11:30 a.m. at the
clubhouse, June 19. The
guest for this Luncheon will
be the Officer in Charge
of Historic Ship Nautilus,
Lieutenant Commander
Robert Sawyer.
Reminder: Thursday,
June 14 is Flag Day, though
we should proudly display
our nations flag every day.
All events are open
only to members of U.S.
SUBVETS and their guests.
U.S. Submarine Veterans
Inc. is a national organiza-
tion of more than 13,000
members. Groton Base
alone has over 2,200 mem-
bers already for 2012. The
only requirement for mem-
bership is to be designated
qualified in submarines and
pay the applicable amount
for dues. Membership is
open to active duty officers
and enlisted personnel as
well as all retired or non-
career submariners.
For directions, costs
or additional informa-
tion, contact SUBVETS
Groton Base Commander,
John Carcioppolo, at
(860) 5147064 or e-mail
commander@subvetsgroton.
org.
By Tricare Management
Activity
FALLS CHURCH, Va.
- Tobacco use is the lead-
ing cause of preventable
disease-related illness and
death in the United States
according to the Centers
for Disease Control and
Prevention. It can lead to
breathing problems, preg-
nancy complications, cor-
onary heart disease and
cancer. During World No
Tobacco Day, today, the
World Health Organization
(WHO) will highlight the
health risks associated
with tobacco use in order
to educate smokers and
encourage them to quit.
Tobacco kills nearly 6
million people worldwide
each year, according to
WHO. More than 600,000
of these deaths are results
of second hand smoke. If
trends continue, tobacco
will kill up to 8 million
people by 2030.
The 2008 Health Related
Behaviors Survey found
that among active duty ser-
vice members 32 percent
of male and 21 percent
of female service members
smoke. Beneficiaries who
want to quit smoking or
chewing tobacco should
make today their personal
quit day. On average, it
takes seven to 11 attempts
to quit smoking. Tobacco
cessation programs
increase success rates.
Research shows individu-
als are twice as likely to
quit tobacco if he or she
uses a tobacco cessation
program that includes
interactive support.
To help those who want
to quit tobacco, there is
Tricares Quit Tobacco -
Make Everyone Proud pro-
gram. The programs Web
site, www.ucanquit2.org,
offers tools to assist benefi-
ciaries in their journey to
become tobacco free. Tools
include quit plans, games,
savings calendars and 24/7
live support.
Train2Quit, an interac-
tive tool, teaches beneficia-
ries how to beat cravings,
overcome weight gain and
how nicotine replacement
therapy is an option. Its
free for users and offers
confidentiality and moves
at the users pace. Be sure
to visit www.ucanquit2.org
to take advantage of the
programs many resources.
Beneficiaries who want
to quit or whove relapsed
can speak with a trained
smoking cessation coach
24 hours a day, seven a
week. Each user has the
opportunity to create a cus-
tomized quit plan specific
to their needs. Telephone
support is available in
each TRICARE region in
the United States by call-
ing:
North Region: (866)
459-8766
South Region: (877)
414-9949
West Region: (866)
244-6870
World No Tobacco Day
is a day for smokers to
start or continue their jour-
ney in hopes of becoming
tobacco free. Join other
beneficiaries around the
world on May 31 to start a
tobacco cessation journey.
For more information on
World No Tobacco Day,
visit www.who.int/tobac-
co/wntd/.
By William Kenny
GROTON, Conn. - Seventy-three Sailors, Class
12240, USS Chopper (SS 342), graduated from Basic
Enlisted Submarine School, May 18.
Fire Control Technician 1st Class (SS) Boris
Skopovi, Electronics Technician 1st Class (SS) Max
Levin, ET2(SS) Mario Hose, and Sonar Technician
2nd Class (SS) Adam Gabor were class instructors.
Hull Technician 1st Class Eric Bell was Class
Honorman with a 96.15 Grade Point Average. Bell,
continues in Apprentice Team Training, ATT.
Seaman Emmanuel Taylor was recipient of the
Submarine Leagues William Purdum Award for
most improved student. Taylor also continues
ATT.
Seaman Recruit Kyle Borkholder received the
Navy League Award, recognizing his academic
efforts. Borkholder continues in Basic Mechanical
Skills, BMS, training and was also meritoriously
advanced because of his academic performance.
Machinist Mate 1st Class Michael Durant was
Class Leader and recipient of the Heritage Award.
Durant continues in Torpedomans Mate Apprentice,
TM A, training.
With Grade Point Averages exceeding 90.0,
SN Angel Poncemendez, SN Joshua Long, Gas
Turbine System (Mechanical) 2nd Class Anthony
Opalek, SN James Massey, Seaman Apprentice Eric
Worden, SR Angelo Digirolamo, SA Delance Toran,
MM3 Nathan McCormack, SA Jameson Vandemar,
Information Systems Technician 3rd Class James
Kinney, Engineering Aide 2nd Class Alexander
Ayo, and SN Blythe Tollefsen, joined GSM2 Elmer
Paucar as Graduates with Distinction.
BESS Class graduates
Today is World No Tobacco
Day; Become tobacco free
Veterans Affairs encourages nominations
for Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame
Department of Veterans
Affairs Commissioner,
Linda Schwartz, encourag-
es all citizens to consider
nominating distinguished
veterans who have made
significant contributions
to their communities after
leaving military service to
the Connecticut Veterans
Hall of Fame.
The deadline for appli-
cations for the Class of
2012 is Sept. 3.
Ten Connecticut vet-
erans are inducted each
year based on application
reviews and recommen-
dations from an executive
committee and final selec-
tion by the Lieutenant
Governor. Seventy-two
current and former citi-
zens of Connecticut have
been inducted to date into
the Veterans Hall of Fame,
including five recipients of
the Congressional Medal
of Honor.
I would like to remind
everyone that the pur-
pose of this award estab-
lished in 2005 was to
honor those veterans
who left the military and
continued to make con-
tributions to their com-
munities, Commissioner
Schwartz said. The
Connecticut Veterans
Hall of Fame has hon-
ored many fine men and
women who wore the
uniform and kept on serv-
ing. Their accomplish-
ments have enriched our
state in countless ways.
We hope that individu-
als will see this opportu-
nity to honor a veteran
that they know said the
Commissioner.
Among the require-
ments to be eligible for
the Connecticut Veterans
Hall of Fame, the nomi-
nee must have been
born in Connecticut or
resided here for at least
five years; the nominee
must meet the defini-
tion of a veteran under
the Connecticut General
Statutes 27-103; and
the nominee must have
received an honorable
discharge from the U.S.
Armed Forces.
Nomination packets
must not exceed five (5)
8 x 11 pages and
must be received by Sept.
3, at the Connecticut
Department of Veterans
Affairs, ATTN: Veterans
Hall of Fame, 287 West
Street, Rocky Hill, CT
06067. Nominations
received after September
3rd will be considered
for the following years
class.
For more information,
visit www.ct.gov/ctva.
The Naval Submarine
Base New London
(SUBASE) sexual assault
response coordinators
(SARC) office will host a
four-day victim advocate
training course July 24 to
27 to equip Sailors with
the skills required to pro-
vide victims with appro-
priate responsive care.
The Sexual Assault
Prevention and Response
program is designed to
eliminate sexual assault
in the Navy by raising
awareness through edu-
cation, training, response
and victim advocacy.
Sexual assault is a
crime. Its not tolerated
and is a violation of Navy
core values. With the pro-
gram, certified Sailors will
be trained to provide vic-
tims with the support and
assistance they need.
Deb Drucker, SARC for
SUBASE said that victim
advocates are volunteer
active-duty military per-
sonnel and Department of
Defense civilians who pro-
vide crisis intervention,
referrals and ongoing
non-clinical support to
victims of sexual assault.
Volunteers wont be pro-
viding clinical counseling or
other professional services,
she said. Their primary
duty is to ensure victims
receive care and support.
Eligible personnel inter-
ested in becoming a vic-
tim advocate must com-
plete an interview and
30 hours of training with
the SARC office located
in the Fleet and Family
Support Center. For more
information about becom-
ing a victim advocate, call
Deb Drucker at (860) 694-
2791 or deborah.drucker.
ctr@navy.mil.
SARC Office to host advocate training course
The Navy Lodge Program is offering its guests
an even greater value with its 2012 permanent
change of station (PCS) scratch card promotion.
The PCS scratch cards are good for 10, 15, 25
percent off or a free stay for any PCS stay at any
Navy Lodge in the continental United States, up
to 20 days.
The scratch card can be found at Fleet and
Family Service Centers, PSD or by calling 800-
NAVY INN ((800) 628-9466). Guests need to pres-
ent the scratch card at check-out to see the sav-
ings. This promotion runs now through Dec. 31.
For more information, visit www.navy-lodge.
com.
Navy Lodges offer guests more value
Use Red Cross tips to prepare for hurricane season
Its National Hurricane
Preparedness Week and
the American Red Cross
reminds Connecticut resi-
dents that hurricanes and
tropical storms can impact
our communities. Residents
should get prepared now.
Hurricane season begins
June 1 and ends November
30.
The National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) predicts a near-
normal year for hurricanes
with nine to 15 storms in
the Atlantic Ocean. Of these
storms, four to eight could
strengthen to a hurricane
with winds of 74 mph or
higher, with as many as
three becoming major hur-
ricanes with winds of 111
mph or higher.
Getting ready now can
reduce the impact of hur-
ricanes, said American Red
Cross spokesperson Paul
Shipman. Any one of these
storms could pose a seri-
ous threat to people. Getting
prepared ahead of time is
the best way to be ready for
any emergency or weather
disaster.
The Red Cross offers steps
to get ready for hurricane
season. These steps include:
Build an emergency kit
with a gallon of water per
person, per day, non-per-
ishable food, a flashlight,
battery-powered radio, first
aid kit, medications, sup-
plies for an infant if appli-
cable, a multi-purpose tool,
personal hygiene items,
copies of important papers,
cell phone chargers, extra
cash, blankets, maps of the
area and emergency contact
information. Many of these
items are available through
the Red Cross Store.
Talk with household
members and create an
evacuation plan. Planning
and practicing evacuation
plan minimizes confusion
and fear during the event.
Be informed. Learn
about the communitys hur-
ricane response plan. Plan
routes to local shelters, reg-
ister family members with
special medical needs as
required and make plans for
pets to be cared for.
Because standard hom-
eowners insurance doesnt
cover flooding, its impor-
tant to have protection from
the floods associated with
hurricanes, tropical storms,
heavy rains and other con-
ditions that impact the U.S.
For more information on
flood insurance, visit the
National Flood Insurance
Program website at www.
FloodSmart.gov.
The Red Cross Ready
Rating program helps
businesses, schools and
other organizations pre-
pare for emergencies
that can disrupt daily
operations. Ready Rating
offers specific steps that
organizations can take
to be better prepared. It
includes a planning tool
to help their employees
or members know what
their roles are in the early
hours of an emergency,
what their next steps are,
and a resource center with
tools that help businesses,
employees and students
develop and practice pre-
paredness plans.
More information about
this valuable program and
the new components can
be found at readyrating.
org.
Thursday, May 31, 2012 THE DOLPHIN 3
Sailors, cadets volunteer at
Gales Ferry Aerospace Festival
By SN(SW) Nicholas Bylotas
GALES FERRY, Conn. - Coast Guard cadets and Navy Sailors vol-
unteered at the Gales Ferry School, May 4, helping facilitate the aerospace
festival for students. They operated various booths of aerospace activities for
the children to participate in. From using robotic arms to pick up and move
objects, to tying knots with simulated astronaut gloves, the children moved
around the gymnasium solving challenges and learning about aerospace.
Students took a stamp card around to each station, solved the challenge to
earn a stamp, and after visiting each one could turn in the card to receive a
NASA goody bag.
It was a blast for students and volunteers alike. Even the parents were
getting involved in the activities and often times had more trouble solving
the challenges that some of the more adept children completed with ease!
Cardboard airplanes, balloons, and helicopters zoomed through the air,
turning the gymnasium into an air show as students learned facts about the
physics for flight. As a result the children left the festival with smiling, eager
faces that will hopefully someday discover revolutionary breakthroughs for
spaceflight.
Photo by SN(SW) Nicholas Bylotas
GALES FERRY, Conn. - A Naval Submarine Base New London Sailor helps students at the Gales Ferry
School assemble a project at the schools Aerospace Festival, May 4.
tunity to do this and set the
initial standard for the rest of
the future Mississippi Sailors
to follow.
PCU Mississippi joins
historical company with
the four previous ships
that have shared the
proud name of the state.
Christianson reflected on
the milestone event for
the attack submarine and
her crew.
It is definitely signifi-
cant to participate in this
opportunity because it is
a memory only the ini-
tial crew can share, said
Christianson.
The first Mississippi,
a paddle frigate commis-
sioned Dec. 22, 1841, was
the first ship of the United
States to bear the name
of the state Mississippi.
The second Mississippi
(BB 23), a 13,000-ton
battleship, was launched
September 1905 and com-
missioned at Philadelphia
Navy Yard, Feb. 1, 1908.
The third Mississippi (BB
41), a New-Mexico class
battleship, was com-
missioned in 1917 and
served in the Pacific in
World War II. The fourth
Mississippi (CGN 40), a
Virginia-class, nuclear
powered guided-missile
cruiser, was commis-
sioned Aug. 5, 1978 by
then-President Jimmy
Carter.
Mississippi, like all
other Virginia-class sub-
marines, is designed to
dominate both the lit-
torals and deep oceans.
It will serve as a valu-
able asset in supporting
the core capabilities of
Maritime Strategy: Sea
control, power projec-
tion, forward presence,
maritime security and
deterrence.
Continued from page 1
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PASAGOULA, Miss. -
Of the 145 Sailors stationed
aboard Pre-Commissioning
Unit (PCU) Mississippi
(SSN 782), three Sailors
hail from the Magnolia
State, but only one of those
Sailors is a culinary special-
ist who specializes in cook-
ing Mississippi dishes.
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Specialist Seaman (SS)
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been in the U.S. Navy for
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ger and is looking forward
to sharing many cuisine
favorites from Mississippi
with the crew.
Im looking forward
to adding a Mississippi
flair to my cooking, said
Williams. Some of the
favorite dishes that I like to
cook are pork chops, Cajun
catfish, and gumbo.
PCU Mississippi, the
ninth Virginia-class attack
submarine, arrived in
Pascagoula May 25 to pre-
pare for the submarines
commissioning June 2.
Williams, who gradu-
ated from Amite County
High School in Liberty in
2010, said hes looking
forward to reuniting with
family members currently
living in Mississippi while
the boat is commissioned
in Pascagoula.
I like serving on board
PCU Mississippi and am
proud to be from the great
state of Mississippi, said
Williams. The commis-
sioning will be a great
opportunity to showcase
our boat and its crew to
my home state.
Williams has another
reason to celebrate while
visiting his home state.
Prior to the mooring of
PCU Mississippi May 25,
Williams received his Silver
Dolphins, a Submarine
Warfare insignia, during a
pinning-on celebration in
the crews mess.
Two other Sailors
hail from the Magnolia
state, Sonar Technician
Submarines First Class
(SS) Joshua Bordelon, who
is the only Sailor on board
the attack submarine from
Pascagoula, and Electronics
Technician (SS) First Class
Chadwick Spradling hails
from Byhalia.
PCU Mississippi will be
commissioned June 2 in
Pascagoula, Miss. The cer-
emony, which begins at 10
a.m. CST, will be streamed
live on http://www.pen-
tagonchannel.mil/ and
available via webcast at
http://www.dvidshub.
net/webcast/2421#.T7_
T57BtaSo.
Virginia-class subma-
rines are built under a
unique teaming arrange-
ment between General
Dynamics Electric Boat
and Huntington Ingalls
Industries - Newport News.
Construction on the sub-
marine began in February
2007.
Once commissioned,
Mississippi, like all
Virginia-class submarines,
is designed to dominate
both the littorals and deep
oceans. It will serve as a
valuable asset in support-
ing the core capabilities of
Maritime Strategy: Sea con-
trol, power projection, for-
ward presence, maritime
security and deterrence.
PCU Mississippi Culinary Specialist is back in Magnolia State
By Commander, Submarine
Group 2 Public Affairs
HARTFORD, Conn. -
Students enrolled in the
Undersea Medical Officer
Candidate (UMOC) class
at the Naval Undersea
Medical Institute
(NUMI) participated in
a training opportunity
at the Hartford Hospital
Simulation Center, May
15.
This is the first
UMOC class afforded the
opportunity to train at
The Hartford Hospital
Simulation Center, said
Lieutenant (Doctor)
Christopher P. Cosentino,
Undersea Medical Officer
(UMO) program manag-
er, NUMI Facility.
UMOC students partic-
ipated in focused training
on basic and advanced
cardiac life support skills,
which are core to their
responsibilities as physi-
cians.
Cosentino added that
this opportunity at the
center provided realistic
training for UMOC stu-
dents to hone their medi-
cal skills prior to deploy-
ing to provide health care
in the fleet.
We are extremely
grateful for the oppor-
tunity that Hartford
Hospital has provided us
today. As naval under-
sea medical officers, we
will have a vast array
of responsibilities from
caring for our divers,
submariners, and special
operators to the super-
vision of the radiation
health program, said Lt.
(Dr.) Edward Utz, UMOC
class adjutant.
UMO graduates are
equipped to work in
various areas ranging
from submarines, nucle-
ar power training units,
Fleet Marine Force, Naval
Special Warfare, and mil-
itary treatment facilities.
The challenging and rig-
orous training program
provides each graduate
the tools for successful
job performance.
NUMI, located on
Naval Submarine Base
New London, provides
comprehensive training
in undersea medicine
and radiation health to
approximately 150 stu-
dents annually. NUMI
also provides expertise
and technical support to
the fleet.
NUMI offers a variety
of programs for Sailors
who wish to become
submarine independent
duty corpsmen, undersea
medical officers, radia-
tion health officers or
technicians.
UMOC Students attend medical
training at Hartford Simulation Center
We are extremely grateful for the opportunity
that Hartford Hospital has provided us today. As
naval undersea medical officers, we will have a
vast array of responsibilities from caring for our
divers, submariners, and special operators to the
supervision of the radiation health program.
Lt. (Dr.) Edward Utz
By Elaine Sanchez
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON - With
military moving season
about to kick into high
gear, officials are urging
service members to book
their moving dates early
and to remain as flexible
as possible when doing
so.
Careful planning is
vital to ensuring a smooth
move, especially during
the busiest season, John
Johnson, branch chief
for the personal property
directorate quality assur-
ance division, told the
Pentagon Channel, last
week. The directorate,
part of the Armys Military
Surface Deployment and
Distribution Command,
manages the personal
property program for the
Defense Department.
Each year, about
225,000 DoD and Coast
Guard household goods
shipments are slated for
movement during the
summer months, officials
said. With school out for
the summer, or about to
be, many parents view
that stretch of time as
the least disruptive for a
family move and set their
sights on moving over the
Memorial Day or Fourth
of July weekends to take
advantage of the extra
days off.
But this moving cluster
can create a backlog for
officials, Johnson said, as
military shipments com-
pete with private-sector
moves during the peak
moving season.
We move almost half of
the folks we move in the
DoD in the summertime,
he said, noting the peak
of the peak season takes
place toward the end of
June through the Fourth
of July. Service members
who are set on moving
around this time may
run into some roadblocks
when trying to lock in spe-
cific dates. However, they
can tip the odds in their
favor by booking their
moving dates early, essen-
tially beating the moving
rush, and keeping flex-
ibility in mind when doing
so, Johnson advised.
If you go with a spe-
cific time in mind and
cant move outside of that,
it makes it more challeng-
ing, he explained.
Johnson noted some
exceptions to this rule,
particularly when service
members have a limited
time frame in which they
can move. In these cases,
he advises troops consid-
er a personally procured
move, formerly known
as a do-it-yourself move,
where members find their
own movers or move their
household goods them-
selves and then file for
reimbursement.
DOD service members,
civilians and their families
have two options to man-
age moves, officials said.
First, they can visit their
local installation transpor-
tation office or personal
property shipping office to
start the move process. Or,
they can use the Defense
Personal Property System,
known as DPS, which
can be accessed through
move.mil. This web site
is the portal for DPS and
the one-stop shop where
members can completely
manage their move pro-
cess, officials explained.
Meanwhile, people can
create a personal moving
calendar with checklists,
phone numbers and links
to helpful information,
Johnson suggested.
He also suggests people
rifle through their garage
or basement and get rid of
unwanted items to reduce
their shipments weight.
No one wants to get a bill
for being overweight on
their shipment, he said,
referring to authorized
weight allowances based
Official offers tips to beat
summer moving rush
Continued on page 8
4 THE DOLPHIN Thursday, May 31, 2012
The United States welcomes sixteen new citizens at SUBASE
By MCSN Gabriel Bevan

GROTON, Conn.
Sixteen local mem-
bers of the military and
military family took the
Oath of Allegiance dur-
ing a special U.S. Customs
and Immigration Services
(USCIS) judicial ceremony
on the pier of Historic Ship
Nautilus (SSN 571) at the
Submarine Force Library
and Museum, May 25.
This marked the third
year for this special event
at the site and the USCIS
once again used the loca-
tion to highlight the sig-
nificance of Mays Military
Appreciation Month,
Armed Forces Day and
Memorial Day.
As the sea services
mark the bicentennial of
the War of 1812, guest
speaker Naval Submarine
Base New London
(SUBASE) Commanding
Officer Captain Marc W.
Denno reminded the new
citizens of a time when
naturalized citizens serv-
ing in our Navy and our
merchant marine were not
recognized as true people
of our United States by the
British.
Denno explained how as
a prelude to the war, the
Royal Navy would inter-
cept and search U.S. mer-
chant ships, and even U.S.
Navy ships, for natural-
ized U.S. Sailors of British
origin. If they found any,
they would impress
them forcing them into
service as British Sailors.
But through the war,
said Denno, the national
sovereignty of the United
States and our ability to
naturalize citizens was
not only protected, but
now recognized by the
major powers of the
world.
Naturalization is the
process by which U.S.
citizenship is granted
to a foreign citizen or
national after he or she
fulfills the requirements
established by Congress
in the Immigration and
Nationality Act (INA).
The naturalized citizens
at the special Historic
Ship Nautilus ceremony
hailed from 12 countries:
Colombia, Dominica,
Ghana, Guatemala,
Guyana, Hungary,
Jamaica, Thailand,
Trinidad and Tobago,
Turkey, United Kingdom,
and Venezuela.
Marine Corps Cpl.
Jonathan Garcia, an
Afghanistan war veteran
and newly sworn U.S. citi-
zen of Columbian origin,
led those in attendance in
the Pledge of Allegiance
following the oath.
Ive said the pledge
with my unit every day in
Afghanistan, said Garcia.
But it feels a little differ-
ent saying it as a citizen of
the United States. I am so
proud to be an American
and I know it will help
my career in the Marine
Corps.
Each new citizen
received a certificate of
citizenship by U.S. District
Judge, the Honorable
Judge Warren Egington,
the judge who gave the
Oath of Allegiance to the
participants.
Lt. Michael Shine, offi-
cer at submarine onboard
training, was in atten-
dance for his wifes swear-
ing in. Tina Shine was an
English national who met
Lt. Shine more than 20
years ago.
I had been thinking
about this for more than
20 years now, said Tina
Shine. I live by the flag
as my husband is in the
military, and I knew it
was the right time; my life
is here.
Photos by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. Above left, U.S. District Judge Warren Eginton congratulates Americas newest citizens
after leading them in the oath of citizenship during the May 25 naturalization ceremony at the Historic
Ship Nautilus. Above, Naval Submarine Base New London Commanding Officer, Captain Marc Denno,
speaks to the audience about the War of 1812 and how American Sailors were forced to serve the
British. Denno would expand on the true meaning of being a citizen and defending the rights and free-
dom Americans hold dear, May 25. Left, Representative Joe Courtney (2nd-Connecticut) from the United
States House of Representatives shares his thoughts on the importance citizenship and honoring those
individuals who defend the United States before they are even considered Americans, May 25.
Photo by IT3 Derek Lutz
GROTON, Conn. Current and former members of the United States military, as well as family mem-
bers, take the oath of citizenship during the nationalization ceremony on the pier of the Historic Ship
Nautilus, May 25. Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to foreign citizens
or nationals after they fulfill the requirements established by Congress.
Photos by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. Above, the newest American citizens sit proudly as speakers congratulate them on
completing the journey to citizenship. The 16 new Americans hailed from Colombia, Dominica, Ghana,
Guatemala, Guyana, Hungary, Jamaica, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom and
Venezuela, May 25. Left, The Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) Silver Dolphins parade the col-
ors during the May 25 naturalization neremony aboard the Historic Ship Nautilus (SSN 571).
Photos by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. United States Marine Corps Corporal Jonathan Garcia leads the crowd in the pledge of allegience after he and 15 other
service members became American citizens, May 25.
Thursday, May 31, 2012 THE DOLPHIN 5
VITAS Honors
Connecticut
veterans
By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn.
Members past and pres-
ent of each branch of
the Armed Forces gath-
ered at the Historic
Ship Nautilus on May
24, as VITAS Innovative
Hospice Care paid tribute
to all of Connecticuts
veterans during the
third annual Honor
and Remembrance cer-
emony.
Today we come
together to remember,
honor and pay tribute to
our nations heroes, said
Connecticut Department
of Veterans Affairs
Deputy Commissioner,
retired Brigadier General
Joseph T. Perkins, the
events featured speaker.
Heroes who set aside
their personal safety to
defend and protect our
nation, from those who
would threaten our way
of life.
Ret i r ed Ar my
Li eutenant Col onel
Thad Jaracz, the Master
of Ceremonies read
a proclamation from
Connecticut Governor
Dannel P. Malloy during
the ceremony.
F r o m t h e
Revolutionary militia,
to todays sophisticated
defense structure, our
military has defended
our nation in times of
great challenge, wrote
Malloy. Whereas this
ceremony is an oppor-
tunity for VITAS and
all of Connecticuts citi-
zens to recognize and
pay tribute to all the
veterans who have val-
iantly served our coun-
try with courage and
honorI Dannel P.
Malloy Governor of the
state of Connecticut do
hereby recognize May
24, 2012 as Honor and
Remember Day in the
state of Connecticut.
During the ceremony
each branch of the mili-
tary (including the Coast
Guard and Mechant
Marines) were recog-
nized and had their ser-
vice songs played. As the
music, played veterans
stood for their branch
and were applauded by
the crowd.
As a tribute to the fall-
en, a memorial wreath
was presented by
VITAS General Manager
Theresa Bachhuber and
VITAS Veterans Affairs
Liaison, retired Army
Captain Mary Ellyn
Blake for the crowd to
see.
We must continue to
preserve the memory of
the fallen, said Perkins
We must assure the
present and future gen-
erations that we have
not forgotten as a peo-
ple, the cost of a free
nation. We must never
forget those veterans
who made the ultimate
sacrifice to their coun-
try, nor shall we for-
get all the veterans who
returned from harms
way. We thank them for
all they have sacrificed
for this nation, and may
God bless them.
The Submari ne
Veterans of WWII hon-
ored shipmates lost dur-
ing the ceremony. The
SUBVETS honor Guard
were posted on the
Historic Ship Nautilus
while retired Master
Chief Edwin Bud
Atkins conducted the
two Bell ceremony.
We are truly hon-
ored to be here today
to honor and remember
on behalf of submarine
veterans, said Atkins.
It is a privilege to par-
ticipate in the service
today.
As Perkins spoke of
past veterans who served
the nation in prior wars
he also impressed upon
the crowd the impor-
tance of honoring todays
veterans, returning from
Iraq and Afghanistan.
These humble men
and women understand
the importance of duty
and sacrifice, added
Perkins. They do not
serve and protect our
nation for public rec-
ognition or for fanfare.
Their quiet courage, sac-
rifice and commitment
deserve our deepest
appreciation and respect
for the very freedom and
liberty we treasure.
Perkins also reflected
on his travels across the
state, noting a compari-
son of todays service
men and women to the
veterans who preceded
them.
I am constantly asked
by young students if the
veterans of today are as
good as the veterans of
the past, said Perkins.
The men and women
serving today are as
good as any patriot who
has ever served in our
history.
The Naval Submarine
Support Facility (NSSF)
honor guard closed the
ceremony with a 21-
gun rifle salute, fol-
lowed by the playing of
taps by retired Hospital
Corpsman 2nd class
Joyce Harris.
Photos by MCSN Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Above, members of the Submarine Veterans of WWII salute the audience during the
shipmate remembrance portion of the VITAS innovative hospice care honor and remembrance ceremony,
May 24. Below, Deputy Commissioner for the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, retired Brigadier
General Joseph T. Perkins talks to the audience about the importance of honoring Americas veterans.
Photo by MC1(SAW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. Left, members of SUBVETS
and other Navy veterans stand as Anchors
Aweigh plays during the VITAS Honor and
Remember ceremony.
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. Members of the Naval Submarine Support Facility (NSSF) rifle team render a 21-gun salute during the third annual VITAS
innovative hospice care honor and remember ceremony, May 24. The team fired three vollies of seven rounds to complete the salute.
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. VITAS General Manager Theresa Bachhuber and VITAS Veterans Affairs Liaison retired Army Captain Mary Ellyn Blake
present a memorial wreath during the VITAS honor and remembrance ceremony, May 24.
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. Submarine Force Library Museum and Historic Ship Nautilus Command Master Chief Kerry
Meng reads Old Glory during the flag retirement portion of the VITAS Honor and Remember ceremony.
The men and women
serving today are as
good as any patriot who
has ever served in our
history.
General Joseph T. Perkins
6 THE DOLPHIN Thursday, May 31, 2012
Photo courtesy Old Sturbridge Village
STURBRIDGE, Mass. - An Old Sturbridge Village employee plants flags in the Field of Flags in Old
Sturbridge Village. Each gift of $25 will not only sponsor a flag, but will also provide free admission to
Old Sturbridge Village for an active member of the U.S. military and his or her immediate family (spouse,
parents, and children under 18), beginning Memorial Day Weekend through the end of 2012.
A favorite annual tradition at Old Sturbridge Village is the planting of a patri-
otic Field of Flags between Memorial Day and Independence Day to celebrate our
nations history. This year, each donation to the Villages Field of Flags will sponsor
a free visit to the museum for active members of the U.S. military and their families.
For more information and details, call (800) SEE-1830 or visit www.osv.org.
Each gift of $25 will not only sponsor a flag, but will also provide free admission
to Old Sturbridge Village for an active member of the U.S. military and his or her
immediate family (spouse, parents, and children under 18), beginning Memorial
Day Weekend through the end of 2012.
Imagine 5,000 flags fluttering in the breeze at the Village thats our goal, said
Jim Donahue, president and CEO of Old Sturbridge Village. Extending free military
admission funded by our Field of Flags is one way we can honor the sacrifices of
our military families and give them a special outing together.
Old Sturbridge Village celebrates New England life in the 1830s and is one of the
oldest and largest living history museums in the country. The museum is open daily
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. OSV offers free parking and a free return
visit within 10 days. Admission is $24; seniors get in for $22; children ages 3 to 17
admitted for $8; children 2 and under get in free. For information, visit www.osv.
org or call (800) 733-1830.
Upcoming events at Old Sturbridge Village
Antique Car Rally - June 2, Antique Carriage Rally - June 3
When Old Sturbridge Village first opened in 1946, visitors toured the museum in
their cars. To commemorate those early days, we will be showcasing pre-1946 auto-
mobiles during the Antique Car Rally. The next day, well celebrate horse-drawn
transportation with an Antique Carriage Rally.
Muster Day - June 9
Witness the sights and sounds of a re-created early 19th-century muster day, as
Village militia members fire their muskets and drill and practice battle techniques
on the Common. Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 with special
events. Youngsters of all ages are invited to learn to march, make a militia hat, and
try on a knapsack and cartridge box.
Music & Art Weekend - June 16 and 17
The Village comes alive with the lost sounds and sights of 19th-century popular
music and art with more than 50 singers, dancers, musicians, and artists. Folk
singer Jeff Warner will perform, and singers will present solo a cappella vocal
performances of 19th-century songs and ballads, and a concert by the OSV Singers.
Visitors can enjoy fife and drum music and a performance on the museums antique
pipe organ. Artists will demonstrate early 1800s-style sketching, silhouette cutting,
watercolor and painting. Visitors can learn 19th-century dances, paper marbling,
and how to play the jaw harp and tin whistle. On Fathers Day, June 17, dads get
free admission to OSV.
Field of Flags to fund free military
admissions to Old Sturbridge Village
Its time to mark your calendar and save the
date, Oct. 6. Thats the date for Grotons Seventh
Fall Festival. This is a special community event
created and sponsored by the Groton Business
Association (GBA) of the Greater Mystic Chamber
of Commerce.
Grotons Seventh Fall Festival runs from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m., and is a rain or shine event.
You can save $25 if you register and pay by
Aug. 2.
You can obtain full information on all events
and how to register for a booth by going to the
GBA Web site at grotonbiz.com or calling the
Chamber at (860) 572-9578.
For businesses, this is an opportunity to con-
nect with your current customers and attract
new ones. For artists and crafters it gives you
access to thousands of new customers. For non-
profit organizations it is an opportunity to pro-
mote your message to thousands in person.
The festival is held at Poquonnock Plains Park, centrally located in the middle
of Groton. This will be the site of an arts and crafts show, business displays,
exhibits, food vendors and entertainment.
Time to register for
Grotons Fall Festival
Cocktails with the Whales
returns to Mystic Aquarium
Looking for fun after work? Chill out with the coolest crowd in town at
Mystic Aquariums Cocktails with the Whales. The aquariums four beluga
whales, Kela, Naku, Naluark and Juno, play as guests mingle to live music
and savor Ocean Blue Caterings signature drinks and on the fly menu.
Cocktails with the Whales takes place outdoors on Thursday and Friday eve-
nings, June 7 and 21, July 13 and 26, August 3 and 24, (the event will be
moved indoors if its raining) from 6 to 9 p.m. Food will be served at 8 p.m.
Cost is $5 per person with advance reservations, $10 per person at the door.
A cash bar and food will be available for purchase. Call (860) 572-5955, Ext.
520, or visit mystiaquarium.org to make a reservation. Attendees must be 21
or older.
Mystic Aquarium is located at 55 Coogan Blvd. in Mystic.
Concert Band
The United States Coast Guard Band will feature winners of the annual Young
Artist Competition, Kaitlin Pet and Samantha Lake, along with members of
the Bands Conducting Apprentice Program, Chief Musician Brooke Allen and
Musician 1st Class Noel Marcano, June 3 at 2 p.m. in Leamy Hall.
Chamber Players
The Chamber Players will perform at the Noank Baptist Church, located at 18
Cathedral Heights in Groton, June 24 at 2 p.m.
Coast Guard keeps the
concerts coming this summer
Library to kick off Summer Reading
The Groton Public Library will host the 4th Annual Summer Solstice Festival
and Summer Reading Kickoff, June 20 at 4 p.m. The extravaganza will feature
performances by Double Vision Theater Company, the Mystic Paper Beasts and
the Four Strings Ukulele Band of Southern Connecticut, as well as crafts and
activities for children. The Summer Solstice Community Art Exhibit will be on
display for the festival and throughout the month of June.
Performances will be held on the lawn in the Ann Bausch Memorial Garden.
Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket and a picnic to enjoy during the
entertainment. In case of rain, the activities will be held in the librarys meet-
ing rooms. The Summer Solstice Festival activities are appropriate for people
of all ages. The Librarys summer reading program, Dream Big, Read , is also
open to readers of all ages, including adults. This is the first year that partici-
pants in the summer reading program will be able to register online and keep
track of their reading through the librarys Web site at www.grotonpl.org.
The 4th Annual Summer Solstice Festival was funded in part by a grant from
the Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
Schedule of events:
4 to 5 p.m. - The Childrens Room will celebrate the beginning of summer
with a mask making craft, face-painting and balloon art!
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Mystic Paper Beasts Theater Company; The Beasts will
rove with glee throughout the Library celebrating the Solstice in the witty and
whimsical masks for which they have gained international renown. The Beasts
invite viewers to join them on their magical journey.
5:30 to 6:30p.m. - Pantomonium performed by Double Vision; The library pres-
ents the dynamic duo, Double Vision and their amazing Pantomonium show.
Double Vision brings a mixed bag of physical comedy, mime, circus illusion
and audience participation. They have performed at Madison Square Garden,
Lincoln Center, the Wang Center and have even appeared on Nickelodeon! Take
a Chagall, some toilet plungers, a picture frame, umbrellas, a ukulele, some
stepladders, an accordion, a tight rope, supreme pantomime and put them in
a blender and voila - you have Double Vision in Pantomonium. A captivating
show for the whole family!
7 to 8 p.m. - The Four Strings Ukulele Band of Southern Connecticut will
entertain old and young with their ukulele music. They perform popular songs
from many eras. Based in Shelton Connecticut, their mission is to spread the joy
of ukulele music and to show others how easy it is to play the ukulele. They
have played extensively in the southwestern part of the state.
All programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. Call
the Library at (860) 441-6750 or visit www.grotonpl.org for more information.
Author Linda Castillo
to visit local library
On June 21, at 7 p.m.,
author Linda Castillo
will discuss her Kate
Burkholder Amish thriller
series at the Groton Public
Library. The latest book in
the series, Gone Missing,
explores rumspringa, the
time when Amish teens
are allowed to experi-
ence life without the rules
before making the final
decision to be baptized
and enter the Amish way
of life permanently. But
when a young teen disap-
pears without a trace, the
carefree fun comes to an
abrupt end.
Originally from Ohio
where her Amish thrill-
ers are set, Linda Castillo
knew from an early age
that she wanted to be a
writer. The author of 26
novels, she is the recipi-
ent of numerous indus-
try awards, including
the Daphne du Maurier
Award of Excellence, the
Holt Medallion, the Golden
Heart, and a nomination
for the prestigious Rita.
Her debut thriller,
Sworn to Silence, gar-
nered starred reviews and
hit the New York Times
bestseller list for four con-
secutive weeks. he book
will soon be made into a
two-hour original movie
on Lifetime Television
starring Neve Campbell as
Kate Burkholder. The sec-
ond and third books in the
series, Pray for Silence
and Breaking Silence,
also appeared on the New
York Times bestseller list.
Linda Castillo lives
in Texas with her hus-
band and is currently at
work on her next book
in this series, also set in
Amish Country and fea-
turing Chief of Police Kate
Burkholder.
Castillo is appearing
courtesy of Bank Square
Books in Mystic. Her
books will be available for
purchase and signing at
the event.
Keith Munslow, an award-winning performer who combines music,
storytelling, visual art and improv in a production for the whole fam-
ily to see, will perform at Naval Submarine Base New London, June
15 at 1 p.m., in Dealey Center Theater. After the event the library will
be hosting an open house. Ice cream will be served.
Tickets will be available at ITT June 7 at 8 a.m.
SUBASE Library hosts
summer reading kick-off event
The Navy Lodge Program
is offering its guests an
even greater value with its
2012 permanent change
of station (PCS) scratch
card promotion. The PCS
scratch cards are good for
10, 15, 25 percent off or a
free stay for any PCS stay
at any Navy Lodge in the
continental United States,
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The Navy Lodge PCS
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at Fleet and Family Service
Centers, PSD or by call-
ing 800-NAVY INN ((800)
628-9466). Guests need to
present the scratch card at
check-out to see the sav-
ings. This promotion runs
now through Dec. 31.
For more information,
visit www.navy-lodge.
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ANNUAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BREAKFAST
The Clinton Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual break-
fast meeting on Wednesday, June 20 in the Green Room, An-
drews Memorial Town Hall, Clinton. The hour meeting begins
at 8 am. In addition to the short business portion, this year s
winners of the Robert DiBona Scholarships will be acknowl-
edged. The budget will be presented for approval and the follow-
ing people will be nominated as ofcers for one-year terms: Liz
Isaacson, Chair; Ron Burgess, Vice Chair; Janet Terribile,
Treasurer, and Tom Houpert, Secretary. Running for two-year
terms: Liz Isaacson (Custom Wood Components); Tom Houpert
(Edward Jones Investments); Gloria McQueeney (Unilever);
Pete Snelgrove (Technique Printers); Asif (John) Hussaini (Clin-
ton Subway); Janet Terribile (Guilford Savings Bank); Bradford
J. Sullivan (Sullivan Heiser, LLC), and Kathy Woods (Grove
Gardens Florist).
Guest speakers will be First Selectman Willie Fritz and a panel
of Clinton Selectmen who will present a state-of-the-community
address. Cost for the breakfast is $5. Friends and family of the
scholarship winners, business people and the public are all wel-
come to attend. Walk-ins welcome. Registration can be made by
phoning the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 860/669-3889 or
emailing chamber@clintonct.com
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
KICK OFF THE SUMMER BBQ
The Clinton and Old Saybrook Chambers of Commerce will co-
host a barbeque on Thursday, June 21 at New England Alliance
Mortgage, sponsors of the event.
The annual business after hours is open to all area businesspeo-
ple. The BBQ is held under tents at New England Alliance Mort-
gage, 44 Pond Road in Old Saybrook and runs from 5:30 to 7:30
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A quick method for esti-
mating weight is to calcu-
late about 1,000 pounds per
room, officials said, or by
using the weight estimator
on move.mil.
Johnson also stressed
the importance of taking
the time after the move to
fill out a customer satisfac-
tion survey, which serves
as a scorecard for trans-
portation service providers.
Providers get business or
dont get business based
on their survey scores, he
explained, providing incen-
tive for moving companies
to do a good job. Higher
scores mean more busi-
ness, he said.
Johnson also pointed out
that the process to file a
claim for missing or dam-
aged property has changed.
People formerly filed a claim
through the military claims
office. But now, people initi-
ate the claim process through
the online system. The car-
rier then contacts people
directly to discuss how to get
estimates or repairs.
People who are hav-
ing issues with this process
arent on their own, Johnson
stressed. They can contact
their local military claims offi-
cer for guidance and advice.
For questions or concerns
about the moving process,
people should stop by their
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shipping office or installa-
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Johnson advised.
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Moving ...
Musicians from around
the world will come to
Mystic Seaport to celebrate
the musical traditions of
the Golden Age of Sail at
the 33rd annual Sea Music
Festival, June 7 through 10.
The weekends festivi-
ties include concerts, a
storytelling stage, instruc-
tional workshops, folk
dancing, and a scholars
symposium. The Festival
is the premier sea music
event in North America.
In addition to the Mystic
Seaport Chantey Staff,
scheduled performers
include Marylands Calico
Jack, the groups FUNI from
Reykjavik, Iceland and
Finest Kind from Ottawa,
Canada, Tom Lewis, Lee
Murdock, Rick Spencer,
The Morgans, the S.S.
Chanteens, and Yankee
Frolics. Overall, 20 indi-
viduals and groups will
perform at the Festival.
New for 2012 are a sto-
rytelling stage co-spon-
sored by the Connecticut
Storytelling Center and an
evening sea music contra
dance, a style of part-
nered folk dancing tradi-
tional to New England.
The storytelling stage will
feature gifted storytell-
ers from throughout the
region, who will entertain
the audience with original
stories and folktales from
a wide range of sources.
The Museums Wendell
Building will host the
stage on Saturday from
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and
Sunday from 11 a.m. to
3 p.m. The contra dance
will be held Saturday eve-
ning from 4 to 6 p.m. at
the Mystic German Clubs
Frohsinn Hall, located
directly across the street
from the Museums main
entrance on Route 27.
There is an $8 admission
fee for the dance.
In addition, the annu-
al Music of the Sea
Symposium, hosted in part-
nership with the U.S. Coast
Guard Academy and the
University of Connecticut
at Avery Point, June 8 and
9. The Symposium, which
features presentations of
themed papers by some
of the countrys leading
maritime music scholars,
explores the interaction
between sea, music and
song. The Friday ses-
sion will be held from 9
a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on the
Avery Point campus and
is free to the public. The
Symposium continues
Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to
noon at the Greenmanville
Church on the grounds of
Mystic Seaport. Museum
admission is required
(free for members). For
further details and a list
of Symposium presenters
and topics, visit www.
mysticseaport.org/smf-
symposium.
All workshops and
daytime concerts in the
Festival are included in
regular Mystic Seaport
admission. Museum
admission is good for two
days upon ticket valida-
tion (visit must be made
within one week of pur-
chase date). Special tick-
ets are required for eve-
ning concerts and can
be purchased by calling
(860) 572-0711, or at the
Museums main entrance.
Weekend passes are also
available. College students
will be admitted into the
Festival for the youth rate
upon presentation of a
current student ID.
For more information,
including ticket packages,
musicians bios, and a
schedule of performances,
visit www.mysticseaport.
org/seamusicfestival.
This event is made pos-
sible by the Friends of
the Sea Music Festival,
who raise funds each year
to generously support sea
music at Mystic Seaport.
Mystic Seaport to host
annual Sea Music Festival
Monday Movie Matinee
The Groton Public Library will show the film, Descendants, June 11 at 2 and
at 6 p.m. Set in Hawaii, George Clooney stars as a well-to-do landowner whose
wife is on life support after a boating accident. He tries to reconnect with his
daughters as they try to come to terms with life altering decisions. The movie
runs for 115 minutes and is rated R.
Classic Cinema
The Groton Public Library will show the classic comedy Arsenic and Old
Lace June 19 at 2 p.m. Based on a hit Broadway play, this madcap comedy is
a blend of the bizarre and the mundane. Cary Grant plays a drama critic who
learns that his two kindly and loveable aunts have been poisoning people with
elderberry wine, and then two murderers (Peter Lorre and Raymond Massey)
move into the aunts house with the idea of adding a few corpses of their own.
The movie, which is in black and white, runs for 118 minutes and is not rated.
All films are free and open to the public. Contact the Library at (860) 441-6750
or visit www.grotonpl.org for more information.
Local library shows movies
Freshman crews battle it out
in 147th meeting
Photo by IT3 Derek Lutz
GROTON, Conn. - Freshman crews from Harvard and Yale row towards the finish line during the
147th Harvard-Yale Regatta on the Thames River from Bartlett Cove to the Gold Star Bridge, May
26. The Race is Americas oldest collegiate athletic competition.
USS Sunfish (SS 281) and (SSN 649) will host a
reunion, June 28 to July 1, at the New London Plaza
Hotel in New London. Contact Joe and Susan Martin
for more information at
susanrwmartin@gmail.com, (828) 284-0057, (828)
284-4262 or visit www.ssn649.net.
A quick method for estimating weight is to calculate
about 1,000 pounds per room, ofcials said, or by using
the weight estimator on move.mil.