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Vol. 49, No. 48 Serving the Military Community in Southeastern Connecticut since 1918 Thursday, June 2, 2011

VITAS holds second annual Honor and Remembrance

By SN Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. –
Honoring those who’ve
proudly served is a time-
honored tradition. On May
26, personnel from VITAS
Innovative Hospice Care
held the second annual

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Honor and Remembrance

40 Sargent Drive
ceremony at the Historic
Ship Nautilus pier.
Memorial Day honors all
veterans of every branch
of service, including the
Merchant Marines, and
while the ceremony runs in
tandem with the national
holiday, the contributions
of these heroes deserves
more than a weekend of
recognition, according to
the ceremony’s key note
speaker, Commissioner
Linda Schwartz, from the
Connecticut Department
of Veteran Affairs.
“Their legacy requires
more than words, a week-
end, or a ceremony,” said
Schwartz. “Duty, Honor, Photo by SN Michael Henderson
Country, are not just
words uttered in ceremo- GROTON, Conn. – Retired Lieutenant Ernie Plantz, Submarine Veteran and former World War II prisoner of war, watches as the National
nies or written on monu- Ensign is folded by U.S. Army personnel onboard the HSN Nautilus (SSN 571) during the VITAS Honor and Remembrance ceremony,
ments; these words are an May 27. The Ensign was presented by retired Colonel Richard Blake, the VITAS Public Safety Liaison, to the Submarine Force Library
American tradition, writ- and Museum, and Historic Ship Nautilus. After the presentation, a memorial wreath was tossed into the Thames River, to honor those
Continued on page 5 members of all branches of service who have passed on.

Summer NSSF renders Memorial Day salute

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PRSRT/STD
safety
campaign INSIDE
kicks off
By April Phillips
Naval Safety Center Public Affairs

NORFOLK - The
Naval Safety Center’s Former
(NAVSAFECEN) annual
summer safety campaign
SUBASE CMC
officially begins Memorial retires
Day weekend, and materi-
als are available now to Page 3
help Sailors and Marines
prepare for their upcoming
off-duty and recreational
activities.
The last few years have
shown that it’s possible to
have fun while managing
risk.
“Last summer, Sailors
and Marines set the bar
high and statistically
achieved the safest sum- SUBASE hosts
mer on record,” said Rear
Admiral Arthur J. Johnson, Summer
commander, Naval Safety Safety Fair
Center. “I firmly believe
we have all the compo- Page 4
nents in place to continue
that positive trend and do
even better this year.”
While last summer was
a successful one for most,
14 Sailors and 14 Marines
lost their lives in motor
vehicle and recreation
mishaps. That was a trag-
edy for their families, for
their units, and for the
fleet as a whole. Sailors Astronaut
and Marines do a great
job of managing risk on Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair visits SUBASE,
duty, and that’s a mind- GROTON, Conn. - Gunners Mate 2nd class Ross Cuzick fires a Naval Submarine Support Facility (NSSF) 40mm ceremonial can- local high
set NAVSAFECEN’s com-
mand master chief said
non after receiving to fire signal from Gunners Mate 1st class Timothy Rischawy during the Naval Submarine Base New London
(SUBASE) Memorial Day 21-gun salute, May 30. The NSSF Weapons department utilized two 40mm cannons to fire one round
school
must carry over outside
Continued on page 3
every 30 seconds until the salute was complete. Page 8

American Red Cross gives military families easier INDEX

access to emergency communication services
By American Red Cross
WASHINGTON - As
part of an ongoing effort
to better serve the military
community, the American
Red Cross has announced
that it will move to a sin-
gle telephone number for
its emergency communi-
cation services.
Beginning June 13, at
Local..............................2
Classifieds........................7
ing outside an installation
“U.S. military personnel and their families can remain needed to remember the
phone number for their
confident that the Red Cross will be there to keep them local Red Cross chapters
for emergency communi-
connected when there is a crisis at home.” cations, while those living
on a military installation
Sherri Brown
used the (877) 272-7337
8 a.m. EDT, all military service member. ate an emergency com- number.
members and their fami- The change means that munication, regardless of “An emergency situa-
lies can use one number all military members and where they live. In the tion can be a very stressful
- (877) 272-7337 to send their families can use this past, community-based
Continued on page 3
an urgent message to a single number to initi- military or families liv-
2 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, June 2, 2011

Charles Barnum treats volunteers to breakfast

Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. – Sailors

from Naval Submarine
Support Facility (NSSF)
enjoy a home cooked
This newspaper is an authorized publication for personnel
breakfast buffet with
of the Department of Defense and their families. Contents teachers, staff and
of The Dolphin are not necessarily the official views of, or stdents of Charles Barnum
endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense Elementary School dur-
or the Department of the Navy. ing the schools volunteer
Commanding Officer Naval Submarine Base New
appreciation breakfast on
London May 25. The NSSF volun-
Capt. Marc W. Denno teers have been working
Executive Officer Naval Submarine Base New London with the school to remove
Cmdr. Michael A. Pennington invasive vines from the
Command Master Chief Naval Submarine Base New
London
schools fence line. The
CMDCM(SS) Ray Powell breakfast was open to
Public Affairs Officer - Christopher Zendan all military and civilian
Editor - Sheryl Walsh personnel who volunteer
Editorial Assistant - Christina Lough at or in support of the
Public Affairs Staff - MCC(SW) James O’Donnell,
MC1(AW) Peter Blair, BM3 Bradley Stephenson
school.
and SN Michael Henderson

• NEWS - The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared,

edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of the Naval
Submarine Base New London. News items and photos must
Substance Abuse Prevention Summit to take place at SUBASE
be received by 4 p.m. the Friday before publication. News A Substance Abuse tion on initiatives and strat- a comedy show with an A.White@navy.mil.
ideas and questions can be directed to Christopher Zendan at Prevention Summit will egies to reduce incidents innovative message on the Reservation requests via
694-5980. Readers can e-mail us at dolphin@ctcentral.com. be held at Commander involving substance abuse responsible use of alcohol e-mail are preferred.
Log onto the Web site at www.dolphin-news.com. Submarine Group Two and other readiness issues. and suicide awareness and Questions can be direct-
• ADDRESS - The Dolphin staff can be reached at 694-3514 Conference Room, Building In addition to traditional prevention. ed to CSCS(SS/SW) Chad
or write to: The Dolphin, Naval Submarine Base New London 439, on Naval Submarine training for leadership and Reservations are White at (860) 694-3960.
PAO, Box 44, Groton, CT 06349-5044. All news releases should
be sent to this address.
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Office. Inquiries regarding advertisements should be directed commands with establish- tion through humor. Bernie Commander, Submarine ed in the agenda in advance
to the Display Advertising or Classified Advertising depart- ing a substance abuse pre- McGrenahan is a stand-up Group 2 ADCO, (860) 694- to the point of contact listed
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Display Advertising, Laura Carpenter at (203) 752-
2704, Betsy Lemkin at (203) 752-2706 and Mercy Mosher
at (203) 752-2702 Training will be conducted as follows:
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Quick Assist Loans: Earning their name every day!

John Slater, General Manager
Shore Line Newspapers
The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of
the Naval Submarine Base New London Public Affairs Office.
The Dolphin is published by Shoreline Newspapers, a private a great ship.” Think of a Repayment must be com- ership, as well as Sailors
firm in no way connected with the Department of Defense or By Lisa Aszklar QUAL as the damage con- pleted within 10 months and Marines, understand
the U.S. Navy under exclusive written contract with the Naval NMCRS trol plug that can fix the by allotment. In addi- the dangers of short-term
Submarine Base New London. leak and allow the ship tion, the service member predatory loans.
The appearance of advertising in this publication, including Quick! How much is to remain afloat. With a is allowed only one out- “The last step was for
inserts of supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the maximum loan amount standing QAL at a time. the Society to offer a no-
Department of Defense or Shoreline Newspapers of the products 15 minutes of your time
worth? of $300 and requiring To make the entire pro- interest alternative to the
and services advertised.
Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail- If you said “$300,” only an LES and an active cess even easier, NMCRS payday loan, and the QAL
able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, you’re right, thanks to duty ID card as proof offices worldwide have program does just that.”
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical Navy-Marine Corps Relief of obligated service, arranged for local banks The program’s success
handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the Society’s Quick Assist absence of fines, and suf- or merchants to cash the has exceeded all expecta-
purchaser, user or patron. Loan program! ficient income to repay, QAL check so overdraft tions! Over the last five
The QAL program is the Quick Assist Loan is a fees never come into the years, the Society has
This newspaper is printed on recycled newsprint. Please help lifesaver for many Sailors picture. documented a 75 percent
conserve our resources and recycle this paper when you are the Society’s alternative
to high interest payday and Marines. Only active Because Navy-Marine downturn in the number
finished with it.
duty service members are Corps Relief Society has of requests for assistance
loans. With an applica-
eligible. a mission of financial related to repayment of

Did you know?

tion process of just 15
minutes, it offers the
same speed and ease of
a payday loan, without
Registered nurses are available at no cost to the ser- any of the stigma or risks
vice member or family members to make home, clinic associated with predatory
or hospital visits to Navy and Marine Corps personnel loans. The QAL is a need-
and/or their family members? They provide health edu- based, no-interest loan
cation and resource information and promote continu- designed to help with
ity between patient, doctors and military or community basic living expenses,
resources. They can address questions about newborn transportation and vehi-
care; post-surgical follow-up care; ongoing medical cle repairs, medical and
conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, respi- dental costs, and fam-
ratory conditions; child development, parenting issues ily emergencies that can
or normal childhood illnesses; medications and nutri- confront us all.
tion and more. Ben Franklin once said
Visit www.nmcrs.org for more information. “Beware of little expens-
es; a small leak will sink
News in your community
One of the Society’s
newest and most suc-
cessful offerings, the
QAL program is similar
to all of the Society’s pro-
grams in that Sailors and
Marines do not need per-
mission from their chain
of command to obtain
one; simply fill out the
application on our web
site or in an NMCRS
office. A service mem-
ber is allowed up to two
QALs per twelve-month
period. Funds are issued
directly to the service
member, not the creditor.
education and helping
service members achieve
financial self-sufficiency,
should a third QAL ever
be needed, a spending
evaluation is required.
NMCRS Executive Vice
President Jan Gaudio says
the Society is committed
to combating the dangers
of predatory lenders. The
QAL program is a critical
component of that com-
mitment.
“The Society’s intent
was to confront high
interest payday loans on
three fronts: legislative
change, education and
predatory loans, thanks
in part to the QAL pro-
gram.
So vital is the program,
says Cheri Nylen, NMCRS
Director of Casework,
that many service mem-
bers need to obtain a QAL
before they even reach
their first duty station!
“QAL is the Society’s
little miracle program,”
she says. “Sailors and
Marines are treated with
dignity, respect, and fair-
ness - as they are with
all our other programs
- and through their inter-
action with Society per-

SUBVETS announce
June events
SUBVETS Groton will
host their monthly Steak N’
Eggs Brunch, June 5 from
10 a.m. to noon. Regular
brunches are served on the
remaining Sundays of the
month.
SUBVETS Groton Base will
hold their monthly meeting
June 6,at their clubhouse,
located at 40 School Street
in Groton at 6:30 p.m. All
members are encouraged to
attend. Persons interested in
joining SUBVETS are also
welcome to attend.
On June 14, SUBVETS
WWII will have their month-
ly social and lunch at 11:30
a.m., at the clubhouse.
The Holland Club will
have their monthly lun-
cheon, June 21 at 11:30 a.m.
at the clubhouse. The guests
for this luncheon are tenta-
tively scheduled to be the
CO/Command Master Chief
of Naval Submarine Base
Captain Mark Denno and
CMDCM(SS) Ray Powell.
All events are only open to
members and their guests.
The only requirement
for membership in U.S.
Submarine Veterans Inc.
is to be designated quali-
fied in submarines and pay
the applicable amount for
dues. Membership is open
to active duty officers and
enlisted personnel as well
as all retired or non-career
submariners.
For more information
contact Commander John
Carcioppolo at (860) 514–
7064.
NARFE schedules
luncheon meeting
of
The National Association
Retired
Employees
Federal
(NARFE)
Chapter 158 will host a
meeting, June 8 at the
Port ‘N Starboard in New
London at Ocean Beach. A
social hour beings at 11:30
a.m., followed by lunch.
The meeting will begin
at 1 p.m. All interested
retired federal employees,
and their spouses, are
encouraged to attend. This
month the program will
feature discussions of the
year’s meeatings. The next
meeting will take place in
September. Call Sally at
(860) 383-7060 to reserve
your seat.
NBHC booking
school physicals
Naval Branch Health
Clinic Groton (NBHC)
will start doing school
physicals on Wednesdays,
beginning June 15. The
lab will be in the clinic
to do blood work relat-
ed to the physicals and
parents should bring in
immunization records on
their child for review. If
summer camp or sports
physicals are needed, par-
ents need to bring those
forms in with them. The
medical clinic has the
blue state school physical
forms on hand. For an
appointment, call (888)
NAVY MED.
Why NBHC asks for awareness, and no-inter-
est alternatives for Sailors
and Marines,” he says.
your private health “The National Defense
Authorization Act of
2007 provided legislative
insurance information relief from some of the
most harmful aspects of
predatory lending to ser-
vice personnel and their
families, including pro-
By Kathy MacKnight hibition of payday loans,
Public Affairs, Naval Health Clinic New England auto title loans, and tax
refund anticipation loans
GROTON, Conn. - The Third Party Collection with interest rates exceed-
Program (TPC) was established as law in 1986 and ing 36 percent.
directs Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) to bill pri- “At the same time,
vate insurance companies for the cost of care the MTF NMCRS initiated a major
provides to eligible beneficiaries. To comply with this education and awareness
law, Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) Groton asks campaign at our Full
all of their patients to complete and sign a DD2569 form Service Offices around
indicating whether or not they have health insurance the world to make lead-
coverage other than Tricare. Initially, it will take a few
minutes to complete this form and have your insurance
card scanned into a secure server, but once this informa-
tion is in our data base, only a review of the information Groton Utilities begins
will be done at subsequent clinic visits to make sure no
changes in health coverage have taken place.
It is important to stress that no beneficiaries will ever
annual hydrant flushing
be charged for care that they receive at NBHC Groton, Groton Utilities began its
nor will they ever be billed for any costs that NBHC annual water main flushing
Groton cannot collect. The good news is that while and testing program, May
NBHC Groton submits the claims to your private insur- 31. The program is sched-
ance for your care, these claims help you meet your uled to be completed by June
health insurance deductibles if you have to visit a civilian 24, weather permitting.
health care provider or need to obtain medication from This program is part of
a civilian pharmacy. Groton Utilities continuing
The types of services the clinic bills other insurance for effort to provide the highest
are clinic visits, laboratory and radiology services, and quality water to our custom-
pharmacy. The reimbursements collected help NBHC ers and to ensure fire protec-
supplement their ability to buy necessary medical equip- tion capabilities. All hydrant
ment, maintain our facility, purchase medications, fund flushing will be conducted
staff salaries, and maintain high quality patient care. during daylight hours from
Last fiscal year NBHC Groton collected $341,287.47 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday
other insurance. through Friday.
The TPC Program applies to active duty family mem- At various times dur-
bers, not the active duty member, and to military retirees ing the cleaning, the water
and their family members. It is important for beneficia- will be discolored due to
ries to periodically update their health insurance infor- the disturbance of naturally
mation or notify NBHC Groton when coverage changes, occurring minerals that have
for ultimately, this program helps the clinic benefit you! settled in the water mains.
sonnel, they become
aware of other ways we
are able to assist, includ-
ing our Budget for Baby
program and Education
programs!”
Last year, more than
50,000 Sailors and
Marines took advantage of
the Society’s Quick Assist
Loan program, making
the intelligent decision
to choose Navy-Marine
Corps Relief Society as
their first resource for
help when financial
emergencies arose.
Stop by your local
NMCRS office in Building
83 or call (860) 694-3285
for more information.
The water is safe to drink.
However, because of dis-
coloration, Groton Utilities
advises customers to store
tap water in the refrigera-
tor for drinking and cooking
until the water clears up.
Residents should also check
the condition of the water
prior to washing clothes. If
the water is discolored, delay
doing laundry until the water
is clear.
The dates and areas may
vary slightly due to severe
weather or other emergen-
cies that may affect schedul-
ing. The complete schedule,
updates and changes, are
available on Groton Utilities
web site at www.grotonutili-
ties.com.

Former SUBASE CMC, Ketcham completes 30 years
By SN Michael Henderson
GROTON, Conn. –
Former Naval Submarine
Base New London
(SUBASE) Command
Master Chief (CMC),
Master Chief John C.
Ketcham, retired dur-
ing a ceremony at the
Submarine Force Library
and Museum’s (SFLM)
Nautilus pier, May 20.
While Ketcham
received numerous com-
mendations and awards,
his most notable career
achievement, mentioned
during the ceremony,
was his wife Barbara.
“That’s kind of an
understatement,” said
Ketcham. “…you have
been my angel for 30
years. I can only hope
that I can pay you back
over the next couple of
years.”
A native of East Islip,
New York, Ketcham
enlisted in the United
States Navy July 27,
1981. After completion of
Basic Enlisted Submarine
School in October 1981,
he reported for his first
sea command aboard
USS Benjamin Franklin
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time for a military family,
and having just one com-
mon telephone number
to remember can make a
difficult situation a little
easier,” said Sherri Brown,
Senior Vice President for
Service to the Armed
Forces. “U.S. military per-
sonnel and their families
can remain confident that
the Red Cross will be there
to keep them connected
when there is a crisis at
home.”
A call to (877) 272-7337
allows Red Cross emer-
gency communications
services to put military
personnel in touch with
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In May 1990,
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designation as a Master
Training Specialist.
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the death or serious ill-
ness of an immediate fam-
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service member’s child or
grandchild or when a fam-
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March 2003 and went
on to serve as CMC of
Commander, Submarine
Squadron Two from
March 2003 to March
2005. He served as
CMC of SUBASE from
June 2005 through May
2008.
He assumed the duties
as Chief of the Boat
for his last assignment
onboard USS San Juan
(SSN 751) in June 2008.
“This marks the end of
one era and the begin-
ning of another,” said
Ketcham. “I thank you
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made a difference in
most of the shipmates’
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GROTON, Conn. – Master Chief John C. Ketcham pins “dolphins” on his wife, Barbara, during his retire-
ment ceremony at Submarine Force Library and Museum’s Nautilus pier, May 20. Ketcham retired
after 30 years of service with the United States Navy, serving on board submarines and also as Naval
Submarine Base New London Command Master Chief from 2005 to 2008.
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the gates of the installa-
tion.
“Just like in an operational
environment, we are faced
with obstacles that, unless
we plan ahead, could result
in negative consequences,”
said CMDCM(AW/SW)
Dominick Torchia. “Off
duty recreation is really no
different. It requires plan-
ning, from something as
seemingly minor as wear-
ing sun block, to ensur-
ing vehicles are running
properly and your trip is
well planned out. These
details could mean the dif-
ference between mitigating
risk and suffering the con-
Thursday, June 2, 2011 • THE DOLPHIN • 3
PhotoS by SN Michael Henderson
sequences.” NAVSAFECEN has pre-
To help manage risk, sentations, booklets, vid-
NAVSAFECEN’s summer eos, and other materials
campaign known as “Live to help service members
to Play, Play to Live,” and their families plan
reinforces positive things for summer fun. These
Sailors, Marines, and their tools can be downloaded
families can do to have at www.public.navy.mil/
fun this summer. While navsafecen.
most activities carry a cer- Johnson said he hopes
tain amount of risk, that everyone will take advan-
danger is usually easy to tage of these materials so the
plan for and manage. fleet can build on the positive
“Managing risk not only trends of the past several years
reduces mishaps, but it and have a great summer at
allows us to thoroughly the same time.
enjoy the activities we par- “Don’t let a preventable
ticipate in,” Johnson said. mishap constrain your
“A little advance planning summer fun and enjoy-
goes a long way.” ment,” he said.
Naval Health Clinic New England
NBHC Groton Health Promotions Departme nt
JUNE 2011 Offerings
“Right Spirit”
Alcohol Deglamorization Campaign
DATE (S) TIME
Phone: 860.694.3104
The Following Classes will be held in theExecutive Conference Room
(Locatedon the FirstFloor behind theQuarter Deck) unlessotherwise Fax: 860.694.5585
specified
1. TobaccoCessation 02,09, 16, 23 JUN (Thursday) 1100-1230 Educational Services
Offered:
2. DiabetesEducation 27 JUN ( Monday) 1000-1100
* Weight Management
3. DiabetesNutrition 07 JUN (Tuesday) (TBD) 1400-1600 * Healthy Heart
4. DiabetesSupport Group 27 JUN (Monday) 1300-1400 * Blood Pressure
* Diabetes Education
5. Healthy Heart Class 10 JUN (Friday) 000
0800-1
* General Nutrition
29 JUN (Wednesday) 1400-1600 * Tobacco Cessation
6. WeightManagemen
t 15, 22,29 JUN (Wednesday) 1000-1130
By Appointment
7. BariatricClass 24 JUN (Friday) 0800
-1000
* Game Plan (Lifestyle
8. Bariatric Support Group 03 JUN (Friday) 0930-1100 Modification Program)
9. GA MEPLAN By Appointment Ongoing * Glucometer Education
(Lifestyle Modification for better health; weightloss) Contact: 694-2379
10. U nit Specific GMT By Appointment Ongoing
Active Duty Only:
11. ShipShape (AD Only) By Appointment Ongoing
* Ship Shape
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Photo by BM3 Bradley Stephenson

GROTON, Conn. – Seaman

Recruit Jonathan Barras, a
student at the Basic Enlisted
Submarine School (BESS)
tries to keep his balance
while using the beer goggles
at the Naval Submarine Base
New London (SUBASE) Safety
Fair in Dealey Plaza, May
26. The challenge, adminis-
tered by Aviation Electronics
Technician Second Class
Michael Schmith, was to don
the goggles, which gave the
wearer the illusion of inebria-
tion, then perform a mock
roadside sobriety test. Tasks
included throwing a ball onto
a target at a short distance
and walking in a straight
line. Barras, like all who tried
before him, failed his sobriety
test by a wide margin, dem-
onstrating the danger of drunk
driving.

SUBASE Safety Fair educates Sailors

By BM3 Bradley Stephenson
GROTON, Conn. – A
boisterous, mirthful crowd
meandered about Dealey
Plaza on Naval Submarine
Base New London to visit
the Team New London
Safety Fair, May 26. This
year’s Safety Fair brought
back many of the fun and
informative attractions of
last year, such as the beer
goggles and the motorcy-
cle safety simulator, plus
several new demonstra-
tions, like the rolling car.
It wasn’t just the SUBASE
Safety Department who
had a stake in the fair.
The Fire Department, base
police, Navy College Office,
Connecticut Department
of Transportation, and
Navy Branch Medical
had booths too. There
was even a state trooper
whose “spinning car” was
a major attraction.
The car demonstrated a
“rolling accident without a
seatbelt on,” according to
State Trooper Christopher
Davis. The contraption
showed just how danger-
ous it could be to be in such
a disaster without being
buckled in. “Everyone
has heard how important
seatbelts are, but this was
very graphic, very differ-
ent seeing it rather than
being told about it,” said
Davis. “And no matter
how many times I do the
demonstration, the dum-
mies never exit the car the
same way.”
Another popular event
was the beer goggles, a
booth run by Aviation
Electronics Technician
2nd Class Michael Schmith
from Naval Branch Health
Clinic. The beer goggles
were a device which,

Photo by BM3 Bradley Stephenson

GROTON, Conn. – Seaman Recruit Jonathan Aldred, a student at Basic Enlisted Submarine School
(BESS) puts out a fire as part of the fire safety booth at the Naval Submarine Base New London
(SUBASE) Safety Fair in Dealey Plaza, May 26. Fire inspector Jeff King, of the SUBASE fire department
instructed participants on the proper use of fire extinguishers, then used a remote control to start a fire
in a box fueled by propane. Users had to pull the pin out of the extinguisher, aim, and shoot water side
to side to douse the flame. Though it was fun, this is a crucial skill, especially for people like Aldred,
who may be called upon to put out a fire on a submarine in the future.
when put on someone’s Submarine School. “They their four day weekend.
face, created the illusion always say ‘I think I can, It was effective, too. The
to the wearer that he was I think I can!’” But if the students were genuinely
drunk. The participant performance of the beer interested and discussed
was then asked to throw goggle users is any indica- the things they saw and
a ball at a target from a tion, they absolutely can- did while they were here.
short distance and to walk not. Despite the serious
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
in a straight line, mimick- Physical health was a nature of many of the
ing a sobriety test, which theme as well during the events and displays, every-
GROTON, Conn. – A dummy flies out of the window as Connecticut State Trooper Chris Davis uses the was invariably failed. fair. There were booths one seemed to be enjoy-
demonstration car to show Sailors at the Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Safety Fair what “People think they can from Navy Fitness and ing themselves, including
happens to people not wearing a seatbelt during a roll over crash. The only dummy wearing a seat drink and then drive ok, Naval Branch Health Clinic the students from Basic
restraint in the demo vehicle was a simulated baby; though the baby did not dislodge from the vehicle, but they can’t,” mused giving out information Enlisted Submarine School
during some of the demo’s the other dummies actually struck it. These contacts by the non restrained Seaman David Eicholtz, a about events and programs (BESS), and A-school
dummies could cause brain damage or even death to the “pretend” infant, were it an actual crash. student at Basic Enlisted on base so that Sailors who were let out of class
have the best opportunity early today to attend the
possible to take care of event. “All having to come
their bodies. here really gets the mes-
There was a lot to learn sage across,” said Seaman
for everyone attending, Apprentice Sixkiller, an
including the many stu- A-school student. They
dents from BESS and A understood that the Navy
school, who were let out has an interest in protect-
of class early so they could ing its greatest asset, the
visit the fair before starting Sailors.
Photo by BM3 Bradley Stephenson

GROTON, Conn. – Below, licensed practical nurse Paula Jacobson

administers a blood pressure test to Seaman Apprentice Edward
Schwebel at the Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE)
Safety Fair in Dealey Plaza, May 26. Jacobson is a nurse at the
Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC), one of several organizations
with a presence at the event. Health is an important part of safety,
and the NBHC would like to promote healthy living, as they demon-
strated at the several booths they sponsored.

Photo by BM3 Bradley Stephenson

GROTON, Conn. – Connecticut Department of Public Transportation representative and member of Connecticut Operation Lifesaver
(CTOL) James Peay gives a presentation about the dangers of railroad crossings to sailors during the Naval Submarine Base New London
(SUBASE) Safety Fair in Dealey Plaza, May 26. CTOL is a non-profit organization devoted to reducing injuries at public railroad crossings.
Paey reminded audiences that railroads are private property and are potentially very dangerous.
 Thursday, June 2, 2011 • THE DOLPHIN • 5

SUBVETS mourn the passing of oldest living submariner

Photo by BM3 Bradley Stephenson

GROTON, Conn. – Veterans from Submarine Veterans (SUBVETS) of WWII Groton, salute a picture of retired Chief Petty Officer Robert Burr, during a memorial service held at Naval Submarine Base New
London’s Shepherd of the Sea Chapel, May 27. Burr served in the U.S. Navy during both World War II and the Korean conflict, retiring after 20 years of honorable service. He was a member of the SUBVETS
of America, the Holland Club and was the oldest living submariner until his death May 21.

Honoring
Memorial Day
rain or shine
Photo by SN Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. – Guest

speaker Command Master
Chief Wesley Koshoffer,
Commander Submarine
Group Two, addresses the
umbrella covered audi-
ence during the Submarine
Veteran’s Memorial Day and
USS Scorpion (SSN 589)
Remembrance ceremony, May
30. Naval Submarine School
Sailors, Silver Dolphins, and
Naval Submarine Support
Facility Weapons Department
Sailors participated in the
ceremony.

“Their legacy requires more than words, a weekend, or a ceremony ... Duty, Honor, Country, are not just
words uttered in ceremonies or written on monuments; these words are an American tradition, written in
the blood and sacrifice and tears, of devotion to duty.” Commissioner Linda Schwartz, from the Connecticut Department of Veteran Affairs

Photos by SN Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. – Retired Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joyce Harris plays “Taps” during the 2nd annual VITAS
Honor and Remembrance ceremony, May 27. “Taps” was played after a gun salute by Naval Submarine Support
Facility Sailors, was conducted. The ceremony honors veterans and those who cared for them, during their service
and beyond, and pays special tribute to those members of all branches who were lost, but are not forgotten.

Honor and Remembrance ...

Continued from page 1
ten in the blood and sacrifice and tears, of
devotion to duty.”
Before the ceremony began, attendees were
able to place stars with the names of deceased
veteran family members on a plaque to honor
them.
Retired Master Chief “Bud” Atkins, from
Submarine Veterans led an abbreviated ver-
sion of the “Tolling of the Boats” ceremony,
to honor those shipmates who gave the “ulti-
mate gift of service”. The ship’s bell was rung
twice in honor of all submarines and subma-
riners who have been lost. The ceremony is a
Submarine Veterans tradition that pays respect
to the submarines lost throughout the coun-
try’s history, and is rarely performed in full,
outside of the two World War II Memorials
“East” and “West, found in Groton.
The ceremony included the playing of mul-
tiple patriotic songs by Erik Soderberg and Photos by SN Michael Henderson
Joe Masulli, a gun salute by Naval Submarine GROTON, Conn. – Retired Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joyce Harris stands alongside
Support Facility Weapon’s Department Sailors,
active duty and retired U.S. Army and Navy service members during the 2nd annual
and the playing of “Taps” by retired Hospital
Corpsman 2nd Class Joyce Harris. A memorial VITAS Honor and Remembrance ceremony, May 27. The ceremony honors veterans and
wreath was also tossed into the Thames River those who cared for them, during their service and beyond, and pays special tribute to
to honor those lost, but not forgotten. those members of all branches who were lost, but are not forgotten.
6 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, June 2, 2011
Asian-Pacific
American
History Month
By BM3 Bradley Stephenson
GROTON, Conn. – Since 1992, May has been the
nationally recognized month to celebrate the rich his-
tory of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. May
was chosen due to both the arrival of the first Japanese
immigrants to the Unites States May 7, 1843, and the
completion of the Trans-Continental Railroad, built
largely by Chinese immigrants in 1869. In addition to
the many technological, industrial, and cultural con-
tributions they have made, Asian-Pacific Americans
have had a distinguished role fighting on behalf of the
United States, from the Battle of New Orleans during
the War of 1812 to today’s Global War on Terror.
One salient instance of outstanding military service
was by an Pacific American named Telesforo de la
Crux Trinidad, a Navy Fireman 2nd Class. Trinidad
is the only Filipino to receive the Medal of Honor. He
received this honor for rescuing two crewmates from
a boiler explosion aboard the USS San Diego (ACR 6),
Jan. 21, 1915.
On Oct. 20, 1944, at Leyte, Philippine Islands, Francis
B. Wai courageously took command of the leaderless
34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, and
without cover, assaulted enemy forces while con-
stantly exposed to machinegun fire. His disregard for
his own safety inspired his men to follow him and
secure the beachhead. He was killed by the defenders
of the last stronghold. His actions earned him the Navy
GROTON, Conn. – Tom Weissmuller blocks a kick from Aleksi Markelow, his student at the Connecticut Academy of Martial Arts during a demonstration of kickboxing and stick fighting at the Asian Pacific
American Heritage Month Celebration at Bledsoe Hall on Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) May 25. The event, hosted by the SUBASE Diversity Committee also included a Hawaiian Hula dance
performed by Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Sherry Wu and a variety of ethnic food. Lieutenant Commander Jeremiah Minner, the director of the academy, described the combat styles and their origins in
the Philippines, Japan and China. “This is a great workout too,” he stated about the program.
Florence Griswold Museum featur display of art, flowers Museum offers
The second annual GardenFest at the Florence
Griswold Museum in Old Lyme is a 10-day celebration
of the site’s historic gardens, featuring special events,
garden tours, demonstrations, and family activities.
From June 3 through 12, visitors can enjoy a wide
variety of activities for all ages and interest levels. Most
events are free with museum admission.
Visitors to the museum understand immediately
the site’s appeal to the artists who stayed at “Miss
Florence” Griswold’s boardinghouse over a century
ago. Her house, gardens, and river view were favored
subjects of her artistic boarders. Visitors stand at
the site of Childe Hassam’s favorite spot, stroll Miss
Florence’s lovingly restored old-fashioned garden, and
rest where William Chadwick posed his model for the
now famous painting, “On the Piazza.”
New to this year’s GardenFest, and the highlight of
the celebration is “Blooms with a View: A Display of
Art & Flower.” On June 10, 11, and 12, a group of tal-
ented floral artists display the stunning arrangements
that they created to interpret works of art in the special
exhibition. The floral interpretations in Blooms with
a View play off the colors, line, shapes, and subject
matter of the works that inspired them in masterful
ways. “Blooms with a View” is free with museum
admission.
Other GardenFest activities include a plant sale by
the Museum’s Garden Gang, June 3 and 4 from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Heirloom perennials, unusual annuals, and
fascinating succulents range from $5 to $50. Many are
similar to those found in Miss Florence’s historic gar-
den. Proceeds benefit the Museum’s garden projects.
On June 10 at noon, Nathan Frohling, Director of
the Lower Connecticut River Program of The Nature
Conservancy speaks during the fourth annual garden
luncheon. Frohling discusses the relationship between
art and nature in the Lower Connecticut River Valley
GROTON, Conn. – Sailors enjoy ethnic food purchased and prepared for the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration at Bledsoe
Hall on Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE), May 25. The event, hosted by the SUBASE Diversity Committee also included a
Hawaiian Hula dance performed by Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Sherry Wu and a martial arts demonstration by the Connecticut Academy
of Martial Arts. The food was cooked by Wu and Legalman 2nd Class Liang Chen, while the Navy Exchange donated the sushi.
Cross, which after review, was upgraded to the Medal
of Honor by President Clinton in 2000.
Twenty-five years later, on Jan. 1, 1969, during
the Vietnam War, Hawaiian Rodney J.T. Yano saved
the crew of his helicopter when a white phosphorus
grenade exploded, blinding and severely burning him.
Despite his mortal injuries, he tossed exploding ammo
out of the aircraft, preventing its destruction. He died
of his injuries and received the Medal of Honor post-
and the dependency between artists and environmen-
tal conservationists. There is an additional fee for this
event and reservations are required.
On June 12 at 2 p.m., a second lecture, Birdscaping:
Native Plants for Our Native Birds with birder Michael
Corcoran shows how to turn a landscape into an invit-
ing sanctuary where birds nest, raise their young, and
seek shelter for the winter. There is a $7 fee for each
program; register online.
GardenFest includes a variety of activities for families
too! Each Sunday, visitors can pick up all the painting
supplies necessary to make their own masterpieces in
garden or down by the river. No experience necessary.
In addition to the painting activity, visitors of all ages
can enjoy garden-related fun. On June 5 at 2 p.m.,
enjoy The Flying Phlox: a Storytelling Music & Art pro-
gram with author and artist Virginia Lynn Anderson.
Participants become the characters in this interactive
performance of the book The Flying Phlox. After, chil-
dren create their own story-inspired art. The book will
be available for sale and signing. On June 12 from 1
to 5 p.m., join in the fun with Sketching with Pastels.
Materials provided for sketching in the garden. Be sure
to also design a colorful square to add to our Garden
Patch Quilt and make a second one to take home.
Beginning June 10 garden lovers are invited to enjoy
Café Flo Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Menu items are garden-
fresh and family-friendly. Eat in the garden or pick up a
basket and blanket and picnic along the river.
The Florence Griswold Museum is located on an 11-
acre site in the historic village of Old Lyme at 96 Lyme
Street, exit 70 off I-95. Admission is $9 for adults, $8
for seniors, $7 for students, and free to children 12 and
under. For more information, visit the Museum’s web-
site www.FlorenceGriswoldMuseum.org or call (860)
434-5542, Ext. 111.
Photo by BM3 Bradley Stephenson
humously.
This month is the time to honor these great men
and those like them, who represent the courage and
dedication of Asian-Pacific Americans serving in the
military.
SUBASE Diversity Committee hosted Asian-Pacific
American Heritage Month which was celebrated at
Bledsoe Hall on SUBASE, May 25. For photos, read
next week’s issue.
Photo by BM3 Bradley Stephenson
free admission for
military families
this summer
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is pleased to announce
its participation in the Blue Star Museums program, a
partnership between the National Endowment for the
Arts and Blue Star Families, an organization that sup-
ports military families and increases awareness of the
unique challenges of military life.
The Blue Star Museums program offers free admis-
sion to active duty military personnel and their fami-
lies from Memorial Day, May 30, through Labor Day,
Sept. 5. More than 1,300 museums across America are
participating in the program. For a full list visit http://
www.arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/index.php.
The free admission program is available to active
duty members including Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marines, Coast Guard and active duty Reserve and
active duty National Guard. Military ID is required. Up
to five immediate family members – spouse, child, or
sibling – are allowed in for free per visit.
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum Hours are Tuesday
through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday
from 1 to 5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays
and national holidays.
Admission for adults is $8; Senior citizens and stu-
dents get in for $7; and children under 12 are admitted
free.
For more information, contact Susan Hendricks at
(860) 443-2545, Ext. 130 or at hendricks@lymanallyn.
org.
Lyman Allyn Art Museum is located at 625 Williams
Street in New London. For more information call (860)
443-2545, Ext. 112, or visit www.lymanallyn.org.
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8 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, June 2, 2011
Studying hard in
school opens doors,
stresses astronaut
By Lt. Jennifer Cragg
Submarine Group 2
Public Affairs Officer
GROTON, Conn. – More
than 1,100 students and
teachers from 12 area high
schools were treated to a
once-in-a-lifetime opportu-
nity to learn from a former
submariner and veteran of
three NASA space shuttle
flights at Robert E. Fitch
High School, May 26.
Captain Stephen G.
Bowen, a native of
Cohasset, Mass., stressed
the importance of educa-
tion, particularly in sci-
ence and math, which help
to expand the number of
career choices, especially
in his own life during the
science, technology, engi-
neering and math (STEM)
event.
“A lesson learned for me
was if you study hard in
school and do well in a lot
of classes you have more
choices,” said Bowen,
NASA astronaut. “There
are many other places I
could have gone, but I
chose to go to the U.S.
Naval Academy. By the
time I got out of the Naval
Academy … I chose to go
into submarine force.”
Bowen graduated from
Cohasset High School
in Cohasset, Mass. He
earned a degree in electri-
cal engineering from the
U.S. Naval Academy and a
degree in ocean engineer-
ing from the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology. In
July 2000, he was selected
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to be a mission special-
ist for the Space Shuttle
Program, becoming the
first submarine officer
selected by NASA.
“He is unique. He is
the only submariner to
be accepted for the astro-
naut career track,” said
retired Navy Commander
Tony Quatroche, former
Naval Submarine Base
New London and Naval
Submarine School execu-
tive officer, who currently
teaches math at Robert E.
Fitch High School.
Capt. Paul Kelleher,
commanding officer,
Naval Submarine Medical
Research Laboratory along
with Eastern Connecticut
Workforce Investment
Board and EASTCONN
helped to arrange Bowen’s
visit. Also attending the
STEM event was fel-
low U.S. Navy Academy
classmate, Capt. William
Merz, commanding offi-
cer, COMSUBDEVRON
Twelve.
Bowen reflected on
working in the “world’s
greatest job,” and his
thoughts on being cho-
sen for the astronaut pro-
gram.
“You feel very lucky to
be chosen,” said Bowen.
“Of those that apply and
qualify only about .8 per-
cent gets selected,” said
Bowen.
During his visit Bowen
discussed both his career
track in the submarine
force and the astronaut
program stressing the
importance of teamwork
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. – National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut and Navy Captain Steven Bowen speaks to staff members
of the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) during his visit to Naval Submarine Base New London, May 27. Bowen spoke
about his three missions in space, his time at NASA, and his career as a submariner. Bowen talked to the staff about the experiments that the
astronauts perform in space, many of which were designed by NSMRL personnel. After the lecture, Bowen was presented gifts from the NSMRL
staff and took a tour of the facilities. Bowen spoke to students from all over southeastern Connecticut at Robert E. Fitch High School, during
his visit to Groton.
aspect of flying in space.
“STS-132 was the first
mission in over a decade
When
where every single crew
member had flown in
space previously,” said
gambling
Bowen. “Based on that,
we chose to emphasize the
team effort required while
becomes a
in space.”
The Eastern Connecticut
high schools participat-
ing included: Robert
E. Fitch High School,
Bacon Academy, East
Lyme High School, Ellis
problem,
Technical High School,
Ledyard High School,
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School, Norwich Free
Academy, Old Saybrook
High School, Stonington
High School, Windham
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Regional High School.
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