Coastal Compass February 2015

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InsideThis Edition

View from the Bridge ......................................3

Annual Weingarten Notice .............................3

Five Decades of DLS History ........................4

MPSF Sustains Littoral Combat Ships .........5

Navy Mentors at Three Rivers Science Fair 6

Mark V Turns 100 During YOMD ..................8

MLK Speaker Proclaims Radical Love .........9

Deputy SECDEF Visits Command ...............9

Black History Month Proclamation ................9

OPSEC: Secure Social Media Presence ...10

Tricare Nurse Advice Line ............................11

Navy Reports Flu on the Rise .....................11

HR: And the Award Goes To ........................12

USMC Gives AAV EELS Production Restart ApprovalBy Jacqui Barker

NSWC PCD Public Affairs

Badges for various classes of divers are Il-lustrated above, most bearing the image of the Mark V Diving Helmet. The visual prominence given to it is symbolic of how important a role it has played in the history of the military diver. For diver-related features, see pages 4 and 8. (Coastal Compass Graphics by Casey Stewart, NSWC PCD)

PANAMA CITY, Florida — An emer-gency lighting system designed at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Di-vision (NSWC PCD) was approved to re-start production by the U.S. Marine Corps Advanced Amphibious Assault (AAA) Program Manager (PM) on Dec. 19, 2014.

The Emergency Egress Lighting Sys-tem (EELS) was designed to aid Marines in vehicle evacuation during sinking events. The Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) systems were installed in early 2013, and the Full Rate Production (FRP) installations began in 2014. During FRP installations, the team witnessed a trend in light strip failures.

The EELS program is funded by PM AAA, Program Executive Officer Land Systems (PEO LS) and is a collaborative teaming effort with NSWC PCD Expe-ditionary and Maritime Systems Depart-ment personnel and Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center’s (AMRDEC) Prototype Integra-tion Facility (PIF).

“The AAA PM directed a production and fielding pause as well as a Failure Review Board (FRB) review. The FRB completed an extensive review of the ma-terials, design, installation and documen-tation which identified the primary root cause of the failures as a change in the production processes used to manufacture the electroluminescent (EL) wire,” said NSWC PCD Project Manager John Gwyn (Code E27).

The EELS manufacturer, Stratus Sys-tems, developed a new light cable design

to accommodate the EL wire change and successfully completed qualification test-ing. In addition, the FRB review identified numerous areas for improvement from system drawings to installation process and troubleshooting procedures. Based on this information and testing, the FRB recommended the restart of EELS produc-tion and fielding.

“The FRB’s findings and actions to date assisted in the Milestone Decision Authority’s decision to restart EELS pro-duction,” said Gwyn.

The new design will also be utilized by the existing NAVAIR Advanced Helicop-ter Emergency Egress Lighting System (ADHEELS).

The EELS engineering and integra-tion was led by NSWC PCD engineers in the Expeditionary and Maritime Systems Department (Code E). The EELS devel-opment team includes the AAA PM, PEO LS, NSWC PCD, and AMRDEC’s PIF.

The EELS team at NSWC PCD, in sup-port of the AAV program office, includes John Gwyn, Jonathan Davis, Linda Smith, and Bobbi Wood in collaboration with Re-search Defense Systems (RDS) and Stra-tus Systems contractors.

“The EELS technology has proven to help with Marine situational awareness and overall improved safety of these vehi-cles,” said NSWC PCD Expeditionary and Maritime Systems Deputy Department Head, Carl Walters. “We are very proud of this team, their technical knowledge, and dedication to deliver safe and effective so-lutions to the Marines.” ♦

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View From the BridgeBy Technical Director Mr.

Ed Stewart (SES)

This month’s View From the Bridge (VFTB) is about BALANCE. I received a wake-up call recently when I accompanied my wife to the doctor and heard the doctor say tumor and cancer in the same sentence. That set in motion a flurry of activity to deal with a new kind of threat as this became my top priority. It also caused me to spend con-siderable time in self-reflection on the last 25 years and where I had placed my priorities.

In short, my wife is 95 percent recov-ered from surgery to remove several tumors that were, thankfully, assessed to be benign. I spent the last month at home taking care of her, completely focused on her recovery. Dave Tubridy took over the Technical Direc-tor responsibilities. He performed splendidly as I knew he would, and this enabled me to shift focus from work to home and be there for my wife at a critical time in her life.

This was a bullet dodged, but also an opportunity to revisit and reset priorities. So while at home, I thought a good deal about balance. Reflecting back, I had done all the things I promised myself early in my career I would not do, particularly after starting a family.

• I routinely spent long days in the of-fice (10-12 hours a day, coupled with a long commute when I lived in DC). I did this for too many years until it became habitual.

I realize there are times in our careers when we need to go the extra mile—those

working LCS MCM MP are experiencing that now. You will look back on this time with pride knowing that you helped bring game-changing capabilities to the Fleet.

Many of you working on this program are enduring the long hours needed to ensure success. You should not be working crazy hours for years and years at a time. You will burn out and your home life will suffer for this imbalance.• I did not adhere to an exercise regimen.

Consequently, I hit an all-time high last month of 268 — way too much to stay healthy and be around to watch my chil-dren grow to adulthood and become the people they are destined to be.

• I missed too many school functions, sporting events, parades, exhibits, swim meets and practices, and homework ses-sions that were important to my children. They never complained; in fact, they al-ways understood, giving me a free pass to do it again and again.

• I donated way too much leave, missed vacation opportunities, and dates with my wife.I share this with you because I believe

that regret is one of the greatest human emo-tions and there is no reset to the game of life. In addition, I hope that you will heed the following advice gleaned over the years from former bosses and mentors that I too often ignored:• Nurture your family relationships. Af-

ter your career is over, they will still be with you, if you are lucky. The organi-zation will move forward without you.

• Do not measure all your self-worth from work.

• Set limits on work hours. Press when you need to, but go home when you can. All of it does not have to get done today.

• Develop a hobby outside of the office. Invest time to grow, learn and develop this hobby, or hobbies, as well as your career.

• Start and stick with a regimented exer-cise program. You will feel good about yourself and live longer.

• Take a vacation every year. One of my mentors suggested taking a week off ev-ery quarter (doable after you have been here a while). On one of those weeks, go somewhere special. You can do this without spending a lot of money.

• Believe in something and devote suffi-cient time to keep your faith strong.

• Maintain a network of friends (not all from work) and nurture them throughout your lifetime.

• Devote time to giving to others less for-tunate than you.

• Read the classics — there is a reason they are classics. Don’t just read man-agement books.I know you will not be able to do all of

the things on the list above, and I probably omitted some very important items.

However, if you will try to adhere to a few of them, and add more over time, I be-lieve you will be on your way to a healthier work-life balance and more prepared to meet all the challenges life can throw in your path. You will also be better able to more fully en-joy the one life you have been given. I am going to try and do the same as well. ♦

Annual Weingarten Rights NoticeIn accordance with law, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is required to issue an annual notice to bargaining unit employees of their rights to union representation during investigations. These rights, commonly referred to as “Weingarten Rights”, includes the following: An exclusive representative of an appropriate unit in an agency shall be given the oppor-tunity to be represented at:

A) any formal discussion between one or more representatives of the agency and one or more employees in the unit or their representatives concerning any grievance or any per-sonnel policy or practices or other general condition of employment; or

(B) any examination of an employee in the unit by a representative of the agency in con-nection with an investigation if-

(i) the employee reasonably believes that the examination may result in disciplinary action against the employee; and

(ii) the employee requests representation.

If you have any questions regarding your rights under the Weingarten decision, please contact NSWC PCD Human Resources at 234-4568.

PANAMA CITY, Florida – Of the 70 years the Navy base in Panama City, Florida has existed, more than 50 of those years have support-ed Department of Defense (DoD) diving and life support programs through research, development, test and evaluation, or RDT&E.

The base, established Sept. 1, 1945 as the Mine Defense Labora-tory (MDL), has changed its name several times and today is known as the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division and is an echelon Four of the Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) command. The base’s early mission was focused on mine warfare and torpedo mine countermeasures. Today, the mine warfare mission endures as does the diving and life support initially adopted in the 1960s.

One of the lab’s most significant contributions to the nation was in its support to SEALAB I, which was the U.S. Navy’s underwater living habitat research project conducted off the coast of Bermuda in July 1964. MDL personnel designed and launched the habitat in two and a half months.

On Jan. 11, 1966, 12 of the 28 aquanauts assigned to MDL who participated in SEALAB II off the coast of La Jolla, Cali-fornia, were cited by the Secretary of the Navy for their efforts; Four of the 12 aquanauts were MDL civilians, George Dowling, William Tolbert, Barry Cannon, and Wallace Jenkins. The MDL Sailors who received a Commendation Medal were Lt. Robert Sonnenberg, Chief Enginemen Cyril Tuckfield, Chief Mineman Paul Wells, Chief Gunners mate Charles Coggleshell, Chief Mate First Class Wilbur Eaton, and Enginemen First Class John Ly-ons. Also, in June 1966, MDL scientist William Cullpepper was awarded the Navy Meritorious Civilian Award for his SEALAB II contributions.

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Swimmer DiverRecent technological developments in underwater swiming have enabled swimmers to operate independently of support craft on the surface. Today, a variety of missions here-tofore not feasible, can be performed by scuba-equipped swimmers. Underwater demoli-tion teams, beach and water reconnaissance and clearance, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage, repair, inspection, and unconventional warfare missions are now practical. The U.S. Navy Mine Defense Laboratory develops equipment and techniques to extend the effective depths, range, safety, and duration of underwater operations.

Five Decades of Diving, Life Support History Made in Panama CityBy Jacqui Barker

NSWC PCD Public Affairs

Editor’s Note: This is the second installment in a year-long series of articles that celebrates the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s history and heritage in Panama City, Florida. This issue commemorates the command’s 70th anniversary in Bay County, Florida, and more than 50 years of research, development, test and evaluation support to military diving. This second edition is focused on the command’s historical contri-butions of the U.S. Navy’s diving and life support community to the United States and its allies around the world.

Diver on a stage getting ready for a deep dive wearing the U.S. Navy’s Mark V Diving Helmet. This photo was taken in 1965. (U.S. Navy photo).

A 1965 MDL pamphlet referenced the lab’s key mission areas that included swimmer-diver (above) and inshore undersea warfare (below). The latter mission area was the foundation of today’s na-val special warfare mission area.

The swimmer-diver mission became important to mine warfare in the early 1960s because of the recognized importance of the EOD divers within the mine neutralization and mine countermea-sure areas. By early 1970, MDL cited several diving and life sup-

port related accomplishments in the areas of surface support ships, underwater self-contained life support, navigation, communica-tions, tools, underwater vehicles, and techniques for neutralization of influence mines. The accomplishments also cited developments in sound free and specialized nonmagnetic equipment for EOD, UDT, SEALs and salvage operations.

Inshore Undersea WarfareSince long before the renowned Trojan Horse sneak attack during the siege of Troy nearly 3,200 years ago, the techniques for surrepititious penetration of lines of defense have played an important role in military strategy. Since the beginning of World War II, progress in undersea technology has increased the danger of clandestine enemy operations in our harbors and inshore waters. To combat this threat and to increase the versatility in the striking forces, a unit specializing in the study of Inshore Undersea Warfare has been established. Refinement of undersea sneak-craft, powerful underwa-ter weapons, underwater telemetry, sensitive detectors, and the extension of swimmer range has brought undersea operations in the inshore operations to a degree of sophisti-cation that surpasses the fanciful forecasts of Jules Vern. The Inshore Undersea Warfare program at the laboratory utilizes the technology of today in developing the weaponry and tactics of tomorrow.

The location then, as it is today, was a key factor to the suc-cess of many of these systems. With direct access to the Gulf of Mexico where water temperatures are warmer than more north-ern latitudes, MDL in Panama City, Florida, helped scientists and engineers to create and deliver significant diving and life support contributions in sound propagation in surf zones or littorals, shal-low waters, and deep waters to include the ocean bottom. Also in the Gulf waters were two MDL research platforms called Stage I and Stage II. These stages offered researchers berthing areas as well as office space two miles offshore where research could be conducted.

During the Vietnam War, Project Datadive was created at MDL as a “method for collection of world-wide environmental data of interest to mine countermeasures and swimmer/diver missions.” The data collected was made available to the Naval Oceanographic Command and to Fleet users. ♦

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Mission Package Support Facility Sustains Littoral Combat ShipsNSWC Port Hueneme Division Public Affairs

PORT HUENEME, California – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) is the home of the Mission Package Support Facility (MPSF) - the central sustainment “hub” for Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mission Modules (MM).

Within the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers, NSWC PHD specializes in Fleet support for in-service surface ship combat and weapon systems. In this capacity, NSWC PHD supports Program Executive Office Littoral Combat Ships (PEO LCS) PMS 505 to maintain, install, re-move, and replenish MM systems and equipment.

PMS 505 operates the Mission Package Support Facility as well as Mission Module Repair Sites to execute MM require-ments. MM sustainment includes: Maintenance management of organizational, intermediate, and depot (O, I, and D) level main-tenance; asset management and visibility; embark and debark execution including Ready For Use (RFU) /System Operational Verification Test (SOVT); configuration management of installed hardware and software; distance support, troubleshooting, and re-pair; spares and consumables replenishment; and shipping, transportation, and pier services.

“Where Mission Package Support Facility is the sustainment hub for mission modules, other Divisions like Dahlgren, Pana-ma City, and Newport support the research, development, test, and evaluation of the Surface Warfare, Mine Countermeasures (MCM), and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Mission Modules,” said Gene Scampone, MPSF Deputy Site Manager. “The Mission Package Support Facility is intended to have a level of organic capability to execute its sustainment responsibilities, but it relies on established engineering and logistics support from our partner Divisions to accomplish more integrated and complex tasks.”

There are several examples of how the NAVSEA Warfare Centers are collaborating to provide integrated technical solu-tions in support of PEO LCS.

NSWC Dahlgren designed and developed the MK50 Gun Mission Module (GMM), a part of the Surface Warfare Mission Package (SUW MP), to provide the Navy with warfighting capa-bility against small boats. Within the NAVSEA Warfare Centers, NSWC Dahlgren Division specializes in systems engineering and integration of warfare systems.

As the GMMs went through developmental and operational testing, Dahlgren engineers provided Port Hueneme’s MPSF en-gineers GMM familiarization training, including how to install and remove the guns within the required 96-hour embark/debark time. NSWC PHD is transitioning to the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) role for the GMM, thereby expanding PHD’s role beyond SUW Integrated Logistics Support (ILS).

Another example of collaboration is the partnership between NSWC Port Hueneme and NSWC Carderock Divisions in support of the Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), a component of the SUW MP Maritime Security Module (MSM), which provides Visit, Board-

ing, Search and Seizure (VBSS) capability. Within the NAVSEA Warfare Centers and the Department of Defense (DoD), NSWC Carderock Division provides full spectrum engineering services for boats and combatant craft.

During USS Freedom’s (LCS 1) deployment, Carderock par-ticipated in several fly-away teams to conduct maintenance and repairs aboard small boats, enabling NSWC Port Hueneme’s MPSF engineers to provide a more capable, organic level of sup-port to USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) as she deploys.

Currently, NSWC Panama City Division supports the devel-opment and integration of the vehicles and sensors that comprise the MCM MP. Within the NAVSEA Warfare Centers, NSWC Panama City Division specializes in engineering for littoral war-fare and coastal defense. As the NSWC Panama City Division-developed MP systems progress through developmental testing and operational testing in 2015, NSWC Port Hueneme Division MPSF engineers are relying on Panama City’s deep knowledge and experience to repair and maintain the highly integrated sys-tems.

Panama City will remain an important engineering and logis-tical partner as the MCM MP deploys to the Fleet in 2016 and beyond. In the coming years, MPSF will work with NUWC New-port as the ASW MP comes online to become more familiar with the various ASW systems and equipment.

The Surface Warfare, Mine Countermeasures, and Anti-Sub-marine Warfare MPs all have a software component critical to the performance of the MM and its integration with the LCS ship. Dahlgren and Panama City collaborate to develop and deliver the Mission Package Application Software (MPAS); MPSF will con-tinue to install and support MPAS throughout its lifecycle.

Personnel from Naval Sea Logistics Center (NSLC), a com-mand within NUWC Keyport, are onsite at NSWC PHD’s MPSF and play a key role in maintaining the MM configuration in Con-figuration Data Managers Database – Open Architecture (CD-MD-OA). While normally not onsite, the presence of these Con-figuration Data Managers (CDMs) is needed to keep pace with the rapid changes that occur with MM embarks/debarks and parts replacement, as well as the reliance on updated configuration in-formation for the maintenance system SKED and the Automated Work Notification (AWN) system for issue/failure reporting.

Naval Supply Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) also assists with receiving, stowing, and issuing MM replenishment parts and consumables.

“Across the NAVSEA Warfare Centers, we have visibility across multiple portfolios within multiple warfare areas,” said Don McCormack, Executive Director of the Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers. “These are great examples of how we are working collaboratively across the NAVSEA Warfare Cen-ters to deliver integrated technical solutions in support of Naval Programs.”

One of nine Warfare Center Divisions under the direction of the Naval Sea Systems Command, NSWC Port Hueneme pro-vides the U.S. Navy with weapon system in-service engineering, logistics, and test and evaluation. ♦

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the DACM Corner - QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE, Vol 5, Issue 1, Jan. 15, 2015. It is re-printed here with permission from the DACM Corner Editor.

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Junior-level participants of the Three Rivers Regional Science and Engineering Fair gather for a group photo Jan. 27, 2015 in the foyer of Florida State University Panama City’s Holley Academic Center. (Photo by Ronnie Newsome, NSWC PCD/RELEASED)

Navy Mentors Students at Three Rivers Regional Science Fair

By Dan BroadstreetNSWC PCD Public Affairs

PANAMA CITY, Florida – Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), Florida State University Panama City (FSU PC), and representatives from Bay County District Schools hosted the 54th Annual Three Rivers Science and Engineering Fair Jan. 29, 2015. Twenty students were selected as regional winners to compete at the 60th Annual State Science and Engineering Fair in Lakeland, Florida, March 31 - April 2, 2015.

NSWC PCD Outreach Coordinator Ed Linsenmeyer said the U.S. Navy has partnered with academia for several years with the objective of inspiring students’ interests in science, technology, en-gineering and mathematics (STEM) studies.

“We want to help interest students in competing at science fairs and encourage them to pursue STEM-related careers,” said Lin-senmeyer.

Science Specialist for K-12 Bay County District Schools and Regional Fair Director Katie McCurdy agreed with Linsenmeyer, adding that students are allowed to incorporate artistic creativity into their projects.

“We encourage our students to use their creativity while com-peting in the science fairs because our nation’s focus on education is shifting toward technology,” said McCurdy.

Linsenmeyer validated McCurdy’s statement about the coun-try’s need to inspire students’ interest in STEM-related studies.

“Currently, the United States is not competing well with other nations, specifically with respect to exams focused on STEM dis-ciplines,” said Linsenmeyer. “When compared to countries con-

sidered as western economic groups, we’re placing 13th, 14th, and 15th, especially in mathematics.”

Linsenmeyer said the U.S. Department of Defense has been funding STEM-related programs to turn this educational crisis around.

“Consequently, my funding for this event comes from three sources: The National Defense Education Program (NDEP), NSWC PCD overhead, and the Office of Naval Research (ONR). ONR is sponsoring two awards in the Senior Division and four in Junior Division.”

Surfside Middle School seventh grader Sarah Buckley’s project titled, “The Power of Oxidation,” exemplified how students were learning to conduct scientific research.

“I was trying to determine the percentage of oxygen in the air and if that could be replaced by using the process of oxidation,” said Buckley. “To test this theory, I used a test tube, water, steel or metal, and oxygen. So when oxygen helps to rust steel or metal, then it should leave a space where the steel or metal used to be. According to my theory, the water I used in my test tube should be drawn up into that space, and my conclusion proved correct.”

NSWC PCD Physicist Dan Flisek judged Buckley’s project ex-emplary of following true scientific research.

“As judges, we’re looking more at students’ abilities for follow-ing the scientific method; That is, being able to think scientifically to overcome problems,” said Flisek. “She reported that one of her first calculations indicated a reading of 44 percent, much higher than the 21 percent expected. She reviewed her actions, found she

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FAIR from page 6had forgotten a procedural step, and repeat-ed the experiment to find the correct calcu-lation of 21 percent.”

According to Flisek, Buckley’s ability to recognize problems, review and repeat procedures to ensure none were missed is exactly what science fair judges were scru-tinizing.

“Judging these students is more about helping them realize the importance of how they go about applying procedural steps to arrive at their conclusions and application.” said Flisek.

Application is the perfect discussion topic to help students focus on their prob-lem solving potential, according to NSWC PCD Project Manager Dennis Gallagher.

“Judging this science fair isn’t about in-teracting with students to leave them feel-ing like a number,” said Gallagher. “To get students excited about science is to help them see the potential applications of their work. It’s talking about how their project might be applied to something that’s never been done before or something that has never been built before.”

NSWC PCD Engineer Jeff Feldstein (left) and Physicist Dan Flisek (right) pose for photo with Ju-nior level participant Sarah Buckley after judging her project titled “The Power of Oxidation.” (Photo by Dan Broadstreet, NSWC PCD/RELEASED)

Like McCurdy, Gallagher said the fair was also a chance to encourage students to use their creativity for their projects’ pre-sentations.

“Besides judging, I also enjoy acknowl-edging students’ creativeness when they find novel ways to present their findings,” said Gallagher. “When you can help a stu-dent see how their efforts may have more potential applications than what they origi-nally conceived, it’s what takes the blinders off. It’s where science and inventing merge. And that is critical for science.” ♦

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Science Judge Dennis Gallagher (left) questions junior level competitors Jan. 26, 2015 about additional problems their projects may apply to as poten-tial solutions. The Three Rivers Regional Science and Engineering Fair was hosted at Florida State University Panama City Holley Academic Center Jan. 26 – Jan. 29, 2015. (Photo by Ronnie Newsome, NSWC PCD/RELEASED).

The Navy Monument to the Mark V Diving Rig stands 11 feet tall in front of the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC) at the Naval Support Activity Panama City, Florida. The monument was unveiled at a ceremony hosted by NDSTC Oct. 26, 2012. (Photo by Dan Broadstreet, NSWC PCD/RELEASED).

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Mark V Turns 100 during Year of the Military Diver CelebrationBy Cmdr. Hung Cao, Commanding Officer,

Naval Diving Salvage Training Center

PANAMA CITY, Florida — No other symbol is more indicative to U.S. Navy diving than the Mark V. What began as a firefighting ensemble in the early 1800s became the catalyst for nearly two centuries of div-ing. 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the Mark V dive helmet, the workhorse of Navy deep sea divers for 65 years and the trademark of courage, perseverance and professionalism. Although the Dive Manual lists 1916 as the year when the U.S. Navy adopted the Mark V, research and development actually occurred the previous year according to the Diving Historical Society.

To commemorate this anniversary, 2015 has been dubbed “The Year of the Military Diver.” This historic milestone is celebrated along with the 35th anniversary of the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Cen-ter (NDSTC) – the largest diving facility in the world — where 1200 divers from all services in the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, allied and partner nations and other government agencies train each year.

The goal of the Year of the Military Diver is to commemorate this significant landmark that gave birth to a generation of men and women who conquered the treacherous ocean depths. This year-long commem-oration may serve as a reminder to our country of everything that mili-tary divers have done for this great nation.

Specific examples of military dive contributions to U.S. history in-clude the four brave men who dove into the sea in 1939 to rescue all 33 survivors of USS Squalus and proved the concept of submarine rescue. These men were honored with our nation’s highest award: The Medal of Honor.

After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, it was Navy divers that raised every ship sunk (with the exception of USS Arizona and USS Utah) back to the surface and sent them back to chase the Japanese fleet, resonating to the world the indomitable American spirit that can never be sub-dued. Since that time whether it was TWA Flight 800, or other airline disasters, the space shuttle Challenger, the Minnesota I-35 bridge collapse, mineshaft collapses, the Fukashima power plant meltdown, or the Korean ferry boat capsize, military divers have been there for every tragedy to help heal the wounds of the world.

After the creation of the Self-Con-tained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) and the popularizing of civil-ian diving by Jacques Cousteau, hundreds of thousands of people around the world began recreational diving. Whether they received their certification from the Professional Association of Div-ing Instructors (PADI), National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) or Scuba Schools International (SSI), all the tables and charts used were created from the sweat and sometimes blood of divers of the Navy Experimental Dive Unit (NEDU).

When divers are hurt, they are treated by recompression tables also created by NEDU. The benefits of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy are not limited to just diving casualties, but the super-oxygenation of cells have had much success in gangrene and carbon monoxide poi-soning. Recently HBO therapy has had reported successes in cases of

traumatic brain injuries, and although it is a long way from treating post-traumatic stress disorder, it gives a glimmer of hope to caring for our wounded warriors. Wherever HBO research may one day lead, it all began with a Navy diver willing to give everything for God and country.

The Year of the Military Diver will not only highlight great achievements, but also the great servicemen and women who made those achievements. These success stories include divers such as Carl

Brashear, who shattered barriers to become the first African American Master Diver, and Donna Tobias, the first female Navy Diver. Saturation divers proved the concepts of long-term underwater habitats, and NASA astronaut Scott Carpenter became one of the aquanauts in Sealabs II and III.

All of these tremendous contributions make up who we are today as U.S. divers. To celebrate these historic milestone achieve-ments during the Year of the Military Diver, NDSTC will host a series of week-long cel-ebrations May 4-8, 2015 in Panama City, Florida. That week-long celebration will include historic dives in the Mark V for the Sailors of the Year from all diving commands

and an open house aboard Naval Support Activity Panama City, the hub of research, development, testing, evaluation and training for all diving.

The celebration will be held in conjunction with the Navy’s Working Diver’s Training Symposium.

The U.S. Coast Guard will have an opportunity to inaugurate its new Coast Guard Diver job specialty and the Army will honor a fallen soldier and diver in a dedication of a physical training facility at NDSTC. The Year of the Military Diver will honor warriors who battled the perilous seas in service of this great nation. ♦

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Martin Luther King Day Speaker Proclaims Radical Love to NavyBy Dan Broadstreet

NSWC PCD Public Affairs

PANAMA CITY, Florida — Keynote speaker for federal holiday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Pastor Lola Renee Moore, encouraged Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) employees Jan. 14, 2015 to question whether their interactions with co-workers were based from a spirit of love or rooted in a demonstra-tion of power.

The ceremony was held at the Naval Support Activity Panama City Long Glass Conference Center.

Moore said her speech was composed for the military audience using King’s often-quoted theme called ‘radical love.’

“Radical love means showing deference and goodness to people who are not good to you,” said Moore. “And I know you are like me. You understand that puts you at a disadvantage. If you love people who are mean to you, then who is watching your back?”

Moore said King often taught this ‘do-unto-others’ perspective to teach that communicating from a standpoint of love could inspire people rather than being interpreted as a sign of weakness.

“In the Bible’s book of Matthew, chapter five, it reads, ‘…Pray for those who persecute you. In that way, you will be acting as true children of your father in heaven…. If you love only those who love you, what reward is there in that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. If you are only kind to your friends, how are you different than anybody else,’” read Moore.

Relating Dr. King’s legacy of peaceful resolution to today’s work-place conflicts, Moore challenged NSWC PCD supervisors, managers and employees to solve interpersonal conflicts by peaceful introspec-tion.

“Ask yourselves, ‘How do I enact his legacy [radical love] when I’m not a politician? Or, how do I enact his legacy when I’m not in-volved in changing policy? How do I enact his legacy when I only have a cubicle in a small corner,’” asked Moore.

Moore suggested that by choosing not to be destructive, perhaps others may be inspired to choose peaceful resolution by having wit-nessed such restraint.

“Perhaps it’s for the generation of workers behind us,” said Moore. “And don’t our children and the generation behind us deserve a legacy where someone is able to hold their tongue in the face of cursing?”

Moore said Dr. King’s legacy of practicing radical love demon-

Keynote speaker for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Pastor Lola Renee Moore, speaks to Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division employees Jan. 14, 2015 about tempering their interpersonal communications with a spirit of be-nevolence and love rather than from a desire to demonstrate power. The ceremo-ny was held at the Naval Support Activity Panama City Long Glass Conference Center. (Photo by Eddie Green, NSWC PCD/RELEASED)

strated true power and integrity.“Radical love is the only way we survive as a human race….

Someone has to be the individual: Someone has to be the first one to say, ‘I will not annihilate the person who is hurting me,’” said Moore.

Moore concluded by challenging NSWC PCD employees to prac-tice radical love, especially when their interpersonal communication leads to conflicting opinions.

“It shows superhuman restraint not to choke someone when you could…. When you do this, you are among the strongest people on the planet, when you do not repay evil for evil. So today, I want to chal-lenge all of us in our spheres of influence or in our teams at work…to allow that love – even in small ways – to guide the way you type with your fingers, guide the way you dial those phone numbers, and the way that you make decisions that affect those who are under your authority.” ♦

Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work is welcomed to Naval Support Activity Panama City, Fla., by Technical Director, Ed Stewart (SES) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, with Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Centers Rear Adm. Lorin Selby looking on Jan. 16, 2015. Secretary Work visited with senior leadership and service members at Tyndall Air Force Base and Naval Support Activity Panama City. (Photo by Anthony Powers/RELEASED).

Deputy SECDEF Work Visits CommandBlack History Month ProclamationDiversity Council Member Dr. Jermaine Kennedy, Panama City Mayor Greg Brudnicki, African American/Black Employment Program Manager Dr. Wendell Saintval and Special Emphasis Program Manager Pete Hamilton gather to witness Mayor Brudnicki sign the 2015 Black History Month Proclamation on Feb. 5, 2015 at Panama City Hall, Panama City, Florida. (Photo by Eddie Green, NSWC PCD/RELEASED).

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OPSEC: Secure Your Social Media Presence at Work and at Home

PANAMA CITY, Florida — Attempted intrusions into DoD networks by spear-phishing or a social media based attack occur frequently. While it is legal to access social media sites from your DoD computer, there are precautions that you should take to make both your personal information and our government networks safe from attack.

In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, some tips from the FBI on securing your social media presence on Facebook, Twit-ter, LinkedIn, and Google Plus are available for download at: http://www.doncio.navy.mil/ContentView.aspx?id=5643. If you feel that the security controls on these “tips cards” are too restrictive to your social presence, you are free to choose lesser levels of security for your individual settings.

However, if you do choose to deviate from the recommended con-trols, please consider the implications of reducing security and con-sider whether it could compromise your personal information, DoD operational security, or any DoD information, especially personally identifiable information (PII).

By Mike GillianOPSEC Program Manager

Though social networking sites vary in function, these do’s and don’ts are universal for all:• Establish and maintain connections only with people you know

and trust. Review your connections often.• Assume that ANYONE can see any information about your ac-

tivities, personal life, or professional life that you post and share.• Ensure that your family takes similar precautions with their ac-

counts; their privacy and sharing settings can expose your per-sonal data.

• Avoid posting or tagging images of you or your family that clear-ly show your face. Select pictures taken at a distance, at an angle, or otherwise obscured. Never post Smartphone photos and don’t use your face as a profile photo, instead, use cartoons or avatars.

• Use secure browser settings when possible.OPSEC NOTE: NEED-TO-KNOW is a concept of least privilege.

Sensitive information is provided only to those who need it to perform their duties. A healthy dose of paranoia is warranted - “loose lips do sink ships” and unauthorized disclosure of information is a threat to the Command. Its compromise could result in lost revenue and de-creased value of the organization to the Department of the Navy. ♦

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Have Medical Questions? Call the TRICARE Nurse Advice LineBy Naval Branch Health Clinic Panama City

PANAMA CITY, Florida — Sometimes it is difficult to know if and when to seek medical help for acute health problems, so having pro-fessional help at a moment’s notice is invaluable. The Military Health System’s (MHS) new Nurse Advice Line (NAL) for TRICARE benefi-ciaries does just that.

TRICARE beneficiaries enrolled at Naval Hospital Pensacola and its 10 Naval Branch Health Clinics, including Naval Branch Health Clinic Panama City, will be able to call the NAL toll-free 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This service is also available to TRICARE beneficiaries in the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii.

The NAL is a team of registered nurses who are available to an-swer a variety of urgent healthcare questions. They can help you decide whether self-care is the best option, or if it is better to see a healthcare provider. There will always be a live-person on the line to address ben-eficiary concerns.

The NAL offers a variety of solutions for all TRICARE beneficia-ries. For pediatric issues, the NAL will route the beneficiary to a pedi-atric nurse. If follow-up is necessary or requested, the NAL will call the beneficiary back to check the child’s status a few hours later. The NAL

will make same-day appointments with the beneficiary’s primary care manager (PCM) for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries who are enrolled to Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs). If a same day appointment is not available, the NAL will re-direct the beneficiary to the closest urgent care center and advise the PCM that an urgent care referral is needed so the patient does not have to worry about paying any point of service co-pays. All other TRICARE beneficiaries who are not enrolled to a MTF will receive professional health advice about their urgent health concern and when to seek urgent care.

When calling the NAL, a customer service representative will verify the beneficiary’s eligibility through the Defense Enrollment and Eligi-bility Reporting System (DEERS). Beneficiaries with an acute health care concern or question will be connected with a registered nurse that will ask the beneficiary a series of very standard questions to determine the next steps and allow the NAL nurse to provide the best advice pos-sible.

Beneficiaries are still encouraged to contact their Medical Home Port Team or PCM, but the NAL is another option for beneficiaries to access the care they need and want in a timely fashion. To access the NAL, dial 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273); Option 1. ♦

U.S. Navy Reports Cases of Influenza are on the Rise this YearBy Jason Bortz,

Public Affairs Ofice, Naval Hospital Pensacola

PENSACOLA, Florida — The United States is currently in the middle of the annual flu season and many parts of the country, including the Southeast, are experiencing high levels of flu activity.

“Across the Unites States, hospitals are seeing more than double the number of flu-related admissions than last year,” said Lt. Cmdr. Mary Graves, department head, Preventive Medicine, Naval Hospital Pen-sacola.

The flu season runs from October through April, but it is not always predictable. According to the Center for Disease Control, 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu every year and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from complications.

To help from contracting the flu, the CDC and NHP recommends ev-eryone six months and older get an annual flu shot. Flu shots are avail-able at Naval Branch Health Clinics for TRICARE beneficiaries.

“A common myth is that the flu shot will give you the flu, but that cannot happen,” said Graves. “Some people may experience some fa-tigue after receiving the flu shot, but that is because the body is pro-ducing antibodies to fight the flu and that can make you feel a little rundown.”

While flu vaccines will not protect against every strain, vaccines will help protect against multiple strains of the flu that are circulating this year and can help reduce serious outcomes such as hospitalization. The flu vaccine also helps with the recovery of the flu, even if it’s one of the strains not covered in this year’s vaccine because it helps the body build antibodies that can combat multiple strains of the flu.

“Even though the strains don’t match exactly this year, getting vac-cinated will still give a person partial protection,” said Graves. “The vaccine reduces the severity of symptoms and results in fewer days be-ing sick and less time lost to work or normal activities.”

Common flu symptoms can include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, muscle aches and fatigue. Most people recover from the flu after a few days and usually do not need prescribed medications.

“If you begin to feel flu symptoms, drink lots of fluids and get lots of rest,” said Cmdr. Kim Toone, associate director for public health, NHP. “You can also take over-the-counter decongestants or pain re-lievers to help.”

People at risk of flu-related complications include pregnant women, children under the age of 2, elderly people over 65, and patients with chronic health problems such as asthma, heart disease, and a weakened immune system. People falling into any of these categories should con-tact their health care provider as soon as they begin to feel symptoms.

“If you are a high-risk beneficiary, please get your flu vaccine,” said Toone, “and contact your health care provider as soon as you feel flu symptoms developing to discuss other treatment options.”

In addition to receiving the flu vaccine, there are additional precau-tions that people can take to prevent the flu. These simple precautions include avoiding close contact with those that are infected with the flu, staying home when sick, covering the mouth and nose when sneezing, washing hands regularly, avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.

“Proper hand hygiene and immunizations are a great way to prevent infections and diseases anytime, not just during the flu season,” said Sheila Jones, infection prevention program manager, NHP.

Any beneficiary with questions regarding the flu or flu systems should contact their Primary Care Manager or Medical Home Port Team. TRICARE beneficiaries can also contact the Nurse Advise Line 24-hours a day at 1-800-TRICARE, option 1, to speak to a nurse about the flu.

The United States is currently in the middle of the annual flu season and many parts of the country, including the Southeast, are experiencing high levels of flu activity. To help combat the likelihood of contracting the flu, everyone six months and older should get a flu shot.

The United States is experiencing high levels of flu activity this flu season, and common flu symptoms can include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, muscle aches and fatigue. Most people will recover from the flu after a few days and usually do not need prescribed medications to assist with the recovery. ♦

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Russell Egnor Navy Media Awards Feb Thompson-Ravitz Awards for Excellence in Navy Public Affairs Feb SECDEF Maintenance Awards Feb NAVSEA Logistician of the Year Award - ADM Stan Arthur Award Feb Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) Civilian Awards Feb Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) Meritorious Service Award Feb

Name of Award PCD Target Month

February LOS Awards

40 Years Sammy Barnes, John Gwyn

35 Years Brion Burkhart, Elaine Hill

John Klose, Christopher Velkey

30 Years Mary Harrison, Karl Morris

Kenneth Smith, John Sojdehei

25 Years Susan Anderson, Darrell Cole J Marc Eadie, Catherine Harris Nick Mitchell, Dennis Shelton

20 Years Robert Gibson, John Simonsen

15 Years Kevin Fowler, Zena Hall

10 Years John Lourenco

February 2015

NSWC PCD Awards & Recognition Program Managers may be contacted at 636-6382 / 235-5290

Upcoming Recognition Opportunities

Congratulations to: - Neil Patterson who received a CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT from Mr. Gregg Bauman, Director of Ocean Engineering and Supervisor of Salvage and Diving for “your tireless efforts, selfless dedication to the mission and technical expertise in Saturation Diving enabled the Saturation Fly Away Dive System (SAT FADS) team to meet all mission objectives… of the SAT FADS first operational mission”.

- Curt Duer, Jeff Nowalk, & Steve Thorsted who received LETTERS OF APPRECIATION from Mr. Tom Rivers, Deputy Program Manager, Amphibious Warfare Program Office for “exemplary performance and flexibility in completing unplanned alteration install on Landing Craft Utility 1663… to meet urgent operational requirements in support of the Bold Alligator 2014 exercise. In addition, the team completed a System Operational Verification Test and trained Assault Craft Unit Two personnel on the upgrade”.

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