Volume 11, Number 264 Naval Support Activity Bahrain July 9, 2014

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NSF Academy Teaches SuccessBy MC2 Derric Cushman Staff Writer

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain — Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain depends on its Naval Security Force (NSF) Academy to train and prepare its students to stand guard and keep base personnel, equipment, and families safe and ready to respond at a moment’s notice.

The NSF Academy serves a dual purpose, training students on the required annual training, as well as teaching them about NSA Bahrain’s mission and how that affects them. This includes training on all aspects of Antiterrorism Force Protection such as force protection conditions (FPCON), potential terrorist threats in the Middle East region, watch standing, weapons familiarization, and the use of deadly force.

“The role we play is to ensure that all the watch standers have the most up to date knowledge and ensure they have no doubt when it comes to being able to confront any situation that comes their way,” said Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jason Turner, lead instructor for the NSF Academy.. “Everyone in the training department has stood watch at the gate before they were selected to be instructors at the academy, so we know the diffi-culties MAs will face standing watch at the gate. We teach them how to protect themselves from potential threats and how to deal with the heat and long hours they must dedicate to the mission here.”

The NSF Academy has developed its program to address issues that are specific to Bahrain, as well as, preparing students to handle situations in multiple roles, from gate stander to patrol supervisor. Students are taught a wide range of law enforcement skills to help them perform any task that may be asked of during their time at NSA Bahrain. Searching techniques

Photo by MC2 Derric Cushman

Naval Security Force (NSF) Bahrain Academy student, Master-at-Arms Seaman Apprentice Anthony Dougherty, performs a front punch in a final evaluation evolution for his Non-Lethal Weapons qualification.

Photo by MCC Peter D. Lawlor

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, and Wayne Cowles, husband of Adm. Michelle Howard, put four-star shoulder boards on Howard’s service white uniform during her promotion ceremony at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. Howard is the first woman to be promoted to the rank of admiral in the history of the Navy and will assume the duties and responsibilities as the 38th Vice Chief of Naval Operations from Adm. Mark Ferguson.

From Defense Media Activity

ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) — The United States Navy promoted Michelle Janine Howard to the rank of four-star admiral July 1 during a ceremony at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus pre-sided over the ceremony and administered the oath of office.

Adm. Howard is the first female four-star in the 238 year history of the United States Navy.

“Michelle Howard’s promotion to the rank of admiral is the result of a brilliant naval career, one I fully expect to continue when she assumes her new role as vice chief of naval operations, but also it is a historic first, an event to be celebrated as she becomes the first female to achieve this posi-tion,” said Mabus. “Her accomplishment is a direct example of a Navy that now, more

than ever, reflects the nation it serves - a nation where success is not borne of race, gender or religion, but of skill and ability.”

“Michelle’s many trailblazing accom-plishments in her 32 years of naval service are evidence of both her fortitude and com-mitment to excellence and integrity,” said Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations. “I look forward to many great things to come from the Navy’s newest 4-star Admiral!”

Howard, the Deputy CNO for Operations, Plans, and Strategy, will relieve Adm. Mark Ferguson III as the 38th Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) later this afternoon.

Howard is a 1978 graduate of Gateway High School in Aurora, Colo. She graduat-ed from the United States Naval Academy in 1982 and from the Army’s Command and General Staff College in 1998, with a Masters in Military Arts and Sciences.

Howard’s initial sea tours were aboard

USS Hunley (AS 31) and USS Lexington (AVT 16). While serving on board Lexington, she received the secretary of the Navy/Navy League Captain Winifred Collins award in May 1987. This award is

given to one woman officer a year for out-standing leadership. She reported to USS Mount Hood (AE 29) as chief engineer in 1990 and served in Operations Desert

United States Navy Promotes Michelle Howard to 4-Star Admiral

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NSF ACADEMY Page 5

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Commanding OfficerNaval Support Activity Bahrain Capt. David Meron

NSA Bahrain Executive OfficerCmdr. Leif Hammersmark

Public Affairs OfficerJennifer L. Stride

Staff PhotojournalistMC1 (SW) Steven SmithMC2 Derric Cushman

MWR Bahrain’s Freedom Rocks Weekend! Photos by MC1 (SW) Steve Smith

and MC2 Derric Cushman

The Voting Assistance Officers were on hand to help register and provide information during Armed Forces and Overseas Voters Week.

Mario’s Courtyard is packed for MWR’s Freedom Rocks celebration.

Ivory Harris, marketing director for MWR Bahrain, makes announcements for upcoming events during the Freedom Rocks celebration.

MWR Bahrain served up plenty of American 4th of July cuisine, complete

with apple pie and cotton candy.

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Child and Youth Programs toddlers and preschoolers paraded “the Spine” with their handmade American flag T-shirts to celebrate the 4th of July.

The Kelly Bell Band rocked Mario’s Courtyard with jazz, blues, funk and R&B. They also performed a special song with the help of children on stage!

Kids chow down during the watermelon eating contest.

Military, civilians, and family members came out to show their patriotic pride during MWR Bahrain’s “Let Freedom Run” 3K, July 2.

MWR staff and volunteers show families an amazing time with games and fun at the Inflatable Kingdom.

A crowd cheers for participants during the hot dog eating contest.

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For more information on visas and CPR cards contact Immigration at 1785-4258.

By Chaplain (LT) Kevin L. Johnson

You may have heard on the news, around all the World Cup coverage, that it was 100 years ago that the First World War began. The immediate cause was the assassination of Austro-Hungarian Crown Prince Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist on 28 June 1914. Within 6 weeks, as various countries pledged to support their allies in angry posturing, all the major powers of Europe found themselves engulfed in a war they did not want. When the war finally ended in 1918, it had cost at least 25 million lives. That sort of bloodlet-ting set off social upheaval that destroyed the world that had gone before, and we’re still trying to sort out the results.

There is a message us in that. The First World War started because people couldn’t see beyond the nose on their face. Rulers, countries, even societies,

thought that if they puffed up their chests, others would back down. Unfortunately, they had no plan for they would do if “the other guys doesn’t back down?” And a World War was the result.

I don’t think any of us are so impor-tant that our murder would result in the Third World War. That being said, we can all bite off more than we can chew. Ever try to take a few too many online college courses while you’re working a full-time military schedule? Ever prom-ised your supervisor that you’ll have a report done “by the end of the day,” only to realize that you need input from sev-eral people and that the report can’t be finished until the end of the week? Such is how we give ourselves ulcers and 26-hour work days.

I’m not saying “don’t work hard,” nor am I saying “don’t support a friend.” What I am saying is take a moment and step back. Before you tell the boss when you’ll turn in the report, remember what you’ll need to do the job. Think about what your supervisor is going to do with that information. Who is s/he answering to? Before you sign up for college courses, consider your command’s schedule for the next several months. Had the politicians 100 years ago taken a day or two to think through what might happen, a tragic war could have been avoided. If you take 5 minutes now, imagine the grief you can avoid down the road.

Unfortunately, we do all find our-selves in that situation occasionally. If you have, and you need some help to straighten it all out, your chaplains stand ready to assist.

Chaplain’s CornerTake 5 to Think

Warriors,

Welcome to Bahrain! The heat is on and looks like no rain in the forecast. Take a moment to stop by MWR and see the fantastic things they are lining up for you and your families. We are getting the FFSC back fully staffed and Navy College. Don’t leave here and not work on the education piece. We have promoted several new Senior Chiefs around the base and a few Master Chiefs. Many new Petty Officers and so it is now time to select the new Chief Petty Officers in a few weeks. This is a great time of the year and I look forward to meeting the new Chiefs soon. I am often asked how do I get selected. There is no secret is takes hard work and sacrifice. It takes a commitment 24/7. Doing the hard jobs and doing them well. It requires you to be a good person and living the standard and not being afraid to fail. Be the man in the arena!!!!

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” – Theodore Roosevelt

“Row Well and Live”

Safety Tips Ergonomics

Making sure your workspace fits your body will help you avoid work-related injuries, such as back strain and carpal tunnel syndrome. Even a few inches in the location of computer equipment can make a difference.

1. Adjust your chair so that your feet rest flat on the floor. Chairs should provide good support for the lower back.

2. Your keyboard and mouse should be located and inch or two from your thighs. Your elbows and wrists should be in a straight line as you work at your keyboard.

3. Your monitor should be no more than an arm's length away. The top of the monitor should be level with your eyes, and you shouldn't have to twist your neck to look at the monitor.

4. You should have room to stretch your legs. 5. For all workplace tasks, use the right tools for the job and keep

them in good working order. 6. Your body will tell you when you are absorbing too much strain

or pressure. If you end up stiff or sore after a type of work, those are signs that something in the workplace needs adjustment or redesign. Watch out if:

• Your hands tingle or feel numb • If hurts to grip something • You have swelling on your hands or wrists that doesn't

quickly go away • Your thumb hurts • Your back hurts, or you feel pain in your legs.

7. Start a daily exercise program to improve your strength and flexibility.

8. Learn how to lift correctly.

                                       NSA BAHRAIN RECYCLES

Questions? Call NSA Bahrain Environmental at 3944-1681 DSN:439-3532/4602  

RECYCLING CONTAINERS

Trash Dumpsters

Acceptable Items Acceptable Items • Aluminum beverage cans (e.g., soft drink & beer cans) and clean

aluminum foil and trays. • Cardboard boxes (flatten medium and large size boxes). • Metal food cans (e.g., soup, fruit, tomato paste) in scrap metal

recycling container only not in aluminum recycling container. • Paper (e.g., white, newspaper, shredded (in bags), junk mail) • Plastic bottles (e.g., water, soft drink, juice, milk, and laundry/dish

detergent; #1 and #2 only), take caps off bottles then put bottle and cap in the plastic recycling container.

• Scrap metals (e.g., metal items made of aluminum, steel, brass, stainless steel, or copper; insulated copper and steel wire and cable) in scrap metal recycling container only not in aluminum recycling container.

• Items that cannot be recycled. • Aluminum foil and trays (that are dirty, i.e., food

contaminated). • Foam and Styrofoam packaging. • Food contaminated paper or cardboard. • Food wastes. • Landscaping waste (small pieces/quantities only). • Paper that cannot be recycled (e.g., napkins, paper towels,

dirty paper plates, tissue, wax paper, photo paper). • Plastic bags/wrap, buckets, packaging. • Snack food and candy bags/wrappers.

Non-Acceptable Non-Acceptable • Bulky items (e.g., furniture, appliances, wood pallets). • Construction or renovation debris. • Foam and Styrofoam packaging. • Food contaminated paper or cardboard. • Food wastes. • Hazardous waste (e.g., motor oil, antifreeze, paint, pesticides,

batteries, fluorescent light tubes/bulbs). • Paper that cannot be recycled (e.g., napkins, paper towels, dirty

paper plates, tissue, wax paper, photo paper). • Pizza boxes, snack food and candy bags/wrappers. • Plastic bags and wrap, buckets, packaging. • Sharps & medical waste (e.g., syringes, knives, razor blades,

bloody waste from medical clinic). • Solid waste (i.e., trash).

• Batteries.

• Bulky items (e.g., furniture, appliances, wood pallets).

• Construction or renovation debris.

• Fluorescent light tubes and bulbs.

• Hazardous waste (e.g., containers of motor oil, antifreeze, paint, pesticides).

• Recyclable items.

• Sharps & medical waste (e.g., syringes, knives, razor blades, bloody waste from medical clinic).

• Toner cartridges.

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EMFA Tihitna Gebreselasse is a brand new electrician who already performs all tasks with little supervision. She is the number one electrician in engineering and the most dependable. These traits led to her selection as a Honda team member assisting with the installation of four new Honda engines on HSB 1001 and 1002. She took the lead with installing 15 new fans on all HSBs needed for crew comfort. Gebreselasse constantly shows good initiative performing emergent repairs to antennas, horns, floodlights, bilge pumps and boat trailers allowing for

HPU to operate at 100% mission readiness. With her continued focus and work ethic, EMFA Gebreselasse is fast becoming a valuable asset to Port Operations and should no doubt be the Warrior of the Week!

WEEKLY WARRIORNSF ACADEMY from Page 1

of vehicles and personnel, alarm response procedures for fires, medical assistance, and active shooters, to writing traffic tickets are all a part of the NSF Academy learning experi-ence. With so many different aspects of law enforcement to teach, instructors make sure they accommodate for their student’s different levels of experience.

“We get a mix of seasoned MAs as well as those coming straight from MA A-school,” said Turner. “There are so many different jobs in the MA community it is easy to forgot one aspect of the job while doing another. There is always a positive response from the senior MAs telling us how happy they are that the NSF Academy covers all the basics they may have forgotten. At the same time, we have an opportunity to share knowledge with the junior MAs.”

Master-at-Arms Seaman Hanna Jackson, NSF Academy student, appreciates the efforts the NSF Academy makes to help its junior students get the most out of the tutelage from more experienced MAs.

“The instructors are extremely helpful and easy to approach,” said Jackson. “It helped that the instructors would use real life situations or incorporates what they have done as a Master-at-Arms in their career. It was a great way to refresh what I learned in A-school and the knowledge that I have gained in the academy will benefit me and others when we go back to our sections.”

The NSF Academy instructors are honored to have a positive impact, helping to con-tribute to the base security by training those who will be standing watch.

“I enjoy passing on all the knowledge and experience I have gained as Master-at-Arms,” said Turner. “NSF Bahrain is the largest security department in the Navy, meaning what we teach here will have an impact that will carry on to other commands. I want to make sure that influence is positive and that it will better the MA community.”

Shield and Desert Storm. She assumed duties as first lieutenant on board the USS Flint (AE 32) in July 1992. In January 1996, she became the executive officer of USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and deployed to the Adriatic in support of Operation Joint Endeavor, a peacekeeping effort in the for-mer Republic of Yugoslavia. Sixty days after returning from the Mediterranean deployment, Tortuga departed on a West African training cruise, where the ship’s Sailors, with embarked Marines and U.S. Coast Guard detachment, operated with the naval services of seven African nations.

She took command of USS Rushmore (LSD 47) on March 12, 1999, becoming the first African American woman to command

a ship in the U.S. Navy. Howard was the commander of Amphibious Squadron Seven from May 2004 to September 2005. Deploying with Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 5, operations included tsunami relief efforts in Indonesia and maritime security operations in the North Arabian Gulf. She commanded Expeditionary Strike Group Two from April 2009 to July 2010. In 2009, she deployed to CENTCOM theater, where she commanded Task Force 151, Multi-national Counter-piracy effort, and Task Force 51, Expeditionary Forces. In 2010, she was the Maritime Task Force com-mander for BALTOPS, under 6th Fleet.

She was the 2011 USO Military Woman of the Year, and the 2013 NAACP Chairman’s Image Award recipient.

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911 Reporting

The First Line of Defense

Reporting an emergency is one of those things that seem simple enough, until you’re the one having to make the call. All of a sudden you’re nervous and your heart is racing, you can’t recall what was taught during your last safety stand down and you know time is critical. If you find yourself in a situation which involves an emergency, NSA Bahrain Fire & Emergency Services wants you to remember these crucial instructions.

Always remember RACE:

React: Stay calm, cool and collected. Use a level head and remember what you’ve been taught.

Activate: Find the nearest manual pull station (located near an exit) and activate the fire alarm in the facility.

Call: Call 911 for every emergency, on-base call 439-4911 from a DSN line or 1785-4911 from your cell phone. 911 should be called for all emergency situations. Give detailed description of the emergency to the dispatcher such as: location (bldg #), name, call back number, type of emergency (medical, fire, smell of smoke or gas etc...)

Evacuate: Ensure personnel are evacuating and lead them to your designated meeting point per your Emergency Evacuation Procedures. Once evacuated have someone meet the arriving crew and give them more information about the emergency.

Being in Bahrain you can also have some un-expected emergencies, especially at home or on the road. Be sure to use the local emergency reporting number 999. When dialing this number make sure you tell the dispatcher what type of emergency you have and who you need to respond (i.e. Ambulance, Fire Dept. or Police) then follow the RACE acronym. NSA Bahrain Fire & Emergency Services wants our personnel to feel safe and ready to act, if anyone needs additional training please contact the Fire Prevention office @ 439-9036.

Hans K. Christian

Battalion Chief

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The mission of the Human Resources Office (HRO) is to administer Human Resources Management programs for U.S. civil servants and foreign national employees of the Naval Support Activity Bahrain. HRO provides consultative advice and guidance to various commands and activities in the following program areas: position management and classification; recruitment and staffing; labor management advisory services; Equal Employment Opportunity Program; employee development; employee relations matters; and benefit entitlements.

Questions? To speak to a Human Resources Specialist, please call: 1785-4763 or DSN (318) 439-4763.

Thursday, July 10Ping Pong Tournament• Time: 1100 & 1800

Sunday, July 13Sunday Sundae!• Free ice cream while supplies last.

Monday, July 14Speedpool Monday!• Time: 1130; Free lunch for players! While supplies last.

Wednesday, July 16Texas Hold’em Tournament• Time: 1800; Sign up in advance

Thursday, July 17Happy Birthday July Babies!

Friday, July 18Swim with the Dolphins!• Time: Van leaves @ 1000; Check Liberty for price

Saturday, July 19Moroccan Bath• Time: Van leaves @ 0900; Prices vary

Sunday, July 20Sunday Sundae!• Free ice cream while supplies last.

Monday, July 21Speedpool Monday!• Time: 1130; Free lunch for players! While supplies last.

Thursday, July 22Spades Tournament!• Time: 1800; Sign up in advance

For more information, call the Liberty Center at 439-3192

NSA Bahrain@

Bahrain’s Dolphin Resort offers the rare experience of swimming with dolphins! Create memories of a lifetime as you swim and interact with these friendly marine mammals. This package includes: life jackets, soft drinks, 15-minute dolphin show and swim. Bring your swimwear, towels & footwear. Time: 1000 – 1300 Min 8 people ITT Price: $49.00 Register by July 02 for July 04 tripRegister by July 15 for July 18 trip

Due to Ramadan, ITT will offer limited trips and tours. We will resume our regular sched-ule in August, after the Eid holiday.

GROUP TOURS CAN BE SCHEDULED FORSPECIFIC DATES ON REQUEST OTHER THAN

PRE-SCHEDULED DATES.THE FOLLOWING GROUP TOURS AREAVAILABLE ON REQUEST:• FISHING • PEARL SNORKEL HUNT• MOSQUE • ISLAND TRIP • SPADISCLAIMER:• ALL ITT TOURS, DATES AND TIMES ARE

SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATIONS.• PLEASE SHOW UP 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE

DEPARTURE TIME ON ALL TRIPS.• SIGN UP IN ADVANCENeither the U.S. Navy or any other part of the U.S.

Federal Government officially endorse anycompany, sponsor, or their products or services.

JULY 12 & 25PEARL “SNORKEL” HUNT:

Submerge yourself in Bahrain’s cultural legacy as the premiere pearl diving location in the Gulf. This is an exciting four-hour tour where what you find, you keep! Time: 0745 Min 8 people ITT Price: $64.00 Register by July 08 for July 12 tripRegister by July 22 for July 25 trip

Experience fishing in the warm, shallow waters of the Arabian Gulf. Package includes three hours of fishing, fishing gear, bait and boat ride. * Please note this tour could be cancelled due to bad weather.

Time: 0730 – 1230 Maximum 6 people Group Cost: $445 (Transportation add $40) Register by July 8 for July 11 tripRegister by July 22 for July 26 trip

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL: 439-4206 / 3531

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