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CFC 2011: Soliciting for a better world
By Lt. Griffin Farris
JAGC
GROTON, Conn. -
The Combined Federal
Campaign (CFC) provides
a great way for Sailors and
other federal employees to
give back to our commu-
nities. Whether through a
single donation or through
allotments, Sailors can use
CFC as an opportunity to
contribute to their favorite
charities.
While solicitation of
government personnel in
the federal workplace is
ordinarily prohibited, CFC
provides a unique occa-
sion of authorized solicita-
tion. Though CFC presents
a chance to solicit, its
still important to remem-
ber certain guidelines on
how solicitation may be
conducted.
For instance, though
solicitation of govern-
ment personnel is autho-
rized during CFC, solici-
tation by supervisors of
subordinates is prohibited.
Personnel should feel free
to solicit coworkers and
their superiors, but should
not solicit anyone of a
lesser rank or pay grade.
A key theme of CFC
is that participation is
voluntary. Since no one
should feel pressured to
contribute, CFC organiz-
ers should not hand out
donor badges, awards, or
anything else that may
identify who has or has
not contributed.
CFC organizers often
like to use raffles and other
contests as a way to create
interest in CFC. Games
like this are permissible
as long as they are open
to anyone including those
who choose not to make
a donation and as long as
the prizes awarded are of
minimal financial value.
For example, a drawing
of CFC pledge cards for a
modest prize is permis-
sible as long as it is made
clear that the pledge card
may be entered even with
no contribution.
Lastly, its important to
remember that CFC only
authorizes the soliciting of
federal personnel. This
means that federal per-
sonnel are still prohibited
from soliciting non-federal
personnel such as local
businesses or contractors.
The CFC is the worlds
largest and most successful
annual workplace charity
campaign. Through the
hard work of Sailors and
other federal employees,
and through the following
of a few simple rules, the
2011 campaign is sure to
continue the tradition of
improving the quality of
life enjoyed in our com-
munities.
Even big kids like to play in the snow!
Photo by MCC Jim ODonnell
GROTON, Conn. - Students from Naval Submarine Base New Londons, Naval Submarine School enjoy some snow football during
Winter Storm Alfred, Oct. 29. The Groton area only saw about three inches of snow from the early autumn noreaster that socked
the east coast from New Jersey to Maine, Halloween weekend. The snow caused widespread loss of power for much of the
state of Connecticut due to fallen limbs from the heavy wet snow. Winter is coming, if you need to find out if the base is closed
or delayed, call the SUBASE infoline, at (860) 694-4444.
Navys newest submarine,
California namesake joins fleet
By Ensign Eric Durie
Commander, Submarine Force,
U.S. Atlantic Fleet Public Affairs
NORFOLK - The Navy
commissioned its eighth
Virginia-class submarine,
USS California (SSN 781),
during a ceremony held
at Naval Station Norfolk
Oct. 29.
More than 1,500 people
attended the ceremony at
the naval station, while
others viewed it live on
the Internet.
Rep. Buck McKeon of
California, House Armed
Services Committee chair-
man and the ceremonys
keynote speaker, wel-
comed California to the
fleet and reminded the
crew of the important role
they will play in protect-
ing the nations security.
Members of the crew:
always keep your eyes
and your ears open, said
McKeon. Remember your
oath and your creed. This
nation depends on you
and your stewardship of
the California. Remember,
you are the quiet warriors.
You are the silent senti-
nels. You are the shield
around us. You are the
chosen few.
Also on hand for the
commissioning was Chief
of Naval Operations
(CNO) Admiral Jonathan
Greenert, who also spoke
about the California crew.
What this is all about is
the Sailors who volunteer
to serve, said Greenert.
Your actions reflect our
proud heritage and tradi-
tion. I am proud of you
and Im proud to serve
with you.
Greenert also focused
his remarks on how today,
this event and this subma-
rine reflected his tenets:
Warfighting First, Operate
Forward and Be Ready.
He also pointed out the
fiscal judiciousness of the
builders.
I challenged them
(Huntington Ingalls
Industries-Newport News
Shipbuilding) at the chris-
tening to deliver on time
and on budget, said
Greenert. They did it.
The builders deliv-
ered the submarine eight
months early and under
budget.
California, the most
modern and sophisticat-
ed attack submarine in
the world, can operate
in both littoral and deep
ocean environments and
presents combatant com-
manders with a broad and
unique range of operation-
al capabilities.
The Navy and our CNO
have been waiting. USS
California is the first ship
to be commissioned on
Admiral Greenerts watch
as our new CNO. You are
the first warship indelibly
marked with his sailing
directions from our very
birth. He expects you to
maintain our superiority in
the undersea domain, said
Commander, Submarine
Forces, Vice Adm. John
M. Richardson.
Photo by MC2 Eric C. Tretter
NORFOLK - Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) salute during the commissioning ceremony
for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) at Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 29. California is the eighth Virginia-class
submarine and will be homeported in Groton, Conn.
By American Forces
Press Service
WASHINGTON -
Although no changes to
the tuition assistance pol-
icy will be made in the
near term, defense officials
stated the tuition assistance
program will be consid-
ered as part of the holistic
review of the military com-
pensation package.
Current policy provides
eligible service members
up to $4,500 in tuition
assistance. The Defense
Department (DoD) will pay
up to $250 per semester
hour for both undergradu-
ate and graduate studies.
The department, in
consultation with the mili-
tary service departments,
TA policy
stays same
for now
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News in your community
SUBVETS collecting
for Thanksgiving meal
The U.S. Submarine
Veterans, Inc (SUBVETS)
will be holding fund-
raising activities at the
Groton and Waterford
Wal-Marts, Nov. 5 from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Money
raised will support
the SUBVETs annual
Thanksgiving Day dinner
provided to local area
Sailors, police depart-
ments and many others.
Historically, SUBVETS
provides more than 800
meals over the course of
the day, including many
delivered to homes.
Contact Ray Hamilton at
pao@subvetsgroton.org
for more information.
CREDO offers
Marriage Enrichment
Military couples strug-
gle with ordinary day
to day issues everyone
faces, as well as stress-
ors associated with
deployment, and help-
ing children cope with
change. CREDO Marriage
Enrichment Retreats are
designed for the purpose
of providing couples with
tools to help strengthen
and renew communica-
tion skills, and to help
couples reconnect with
each other by rebuild-
ing friendship. CREDO
retreats are open to all
members of the armed
forces on active duty and
their immediate family
members, and members
of reserve components
in an active status and
their immediate family
members at no cost to
themselves or their com-
mands. Hope you will
join us this fall.
Dec. 1 through 3 -
Marriage Relationship
Workshop
Contact CREDO NE at
(860) 694-1144 to register
or for more information
about upcoming retreats
and other programs for
couples and for people
contemplating marriage.
Join them on facebook/
CREDO-Northeast!
Garden Club hosts
annual wreath sale
Christmas wreaths
are now ready to order
through the Mystic
Garden Club for the hol-
iday season this year.
Wreaths come in three
sizes and can be adorned
with either shells or
pinecones. The club is
also selling pine roping
this year.
The wreaths are
treated with Wilt-Pruf
which will ensure they
stay fresh throughout
the season. They can be
ordered through Linnea
Lindstrom at (860) 857-
4375.
TVCCA recruiting
volunteers
RSVP
TVCCA s Ret i red
& Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP) is
recruiting volunteers 55
years of age and older
to provide companion-
ship to residents in area
skilled nursing facili-
ties. Volunteer activi-
ties may include one-
on-one visits with resi-
dents or assisting with
recreational activities.
For more information,
call RSVP at (860) 425-
6617.
TRP
TVCCA s Ret i red
& Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP) has a
Telephone Reassurance
Program to provide
social contact to lonely
or isolated seniors. RSVP
is looking for referrals of
seniors who would bene-
fit from regularly sched-
uled friendly telephone
calls. If you would like
to refer individuals to
this program, call RSVP
at (860) 425-6617.
Applebees thanks
troops for service
In what has become a neigh-
borhood tradition, Applebees
will again thank our nations
veterans and troops by invit-
ing them to their neighbor-
hood Applebees for a free
signature entre on Veterans
Day, Nov. 11, 2011.
Guests will need to pro-
vide proof of service, which
includes: U.S. Uniform
Services Identification Card,
U.S. Uniform Services Retired
Identification Card, Current
Leave and Earnings Statement,
Veterans Organization Card,
photograph in uniform or
wearing uniform, DD214,
Citation or Commendation.
Offer is valid for dine-
in only. Traditional sides
are included with the free
entrees; 2 for $20 appetizers,
upgraded side items or extras,
beverages, desserts and gratu-
ity are not included.
For more information,
guests should call their local
Applebees or visit www.
applebees.com.
Free admission at Old
Sturbridge Village
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11,
Old Sturbridge Village will
pay tribute to the countrys
military heritage by offering
free admission to all current
members of the U.S. mili-
tary, veterans, and up to six
members of each soldiers
or veterans family. A spe-
cial Veterans Day program
will highlight 300 years of
American weapons history,
including muskets and rifles
from the Revolutionary War,
Civil War, World War II, and
other eras. Village historians
will demonstrate loading and
firing many of these historical
weapons.
Old Sturbridge Village
celebrates is located just off
the Massachusetts Turnpike
and Routes I-84 and 20 in
Sturbridge, Mass. OSV is open
year-round, but days and
hours vary seasonally. The
Village is open Wednesday
through Sunday from 9:30
a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission
is: $20 for adults; $18 for
seniors; $7 for children ages
3 to 17; children under 3 are
admitted free.
Each admission includes
free parking, and a free sec-
ond-day visit within 10 days.
Woo Card subscribers get
25 percent off adult daytime
admission; college Woo card-
holders receive 50 percent off
adult daytime admission. For
details, visit www.osv.org or
call 800-SEE-1830.
Businesses honoring veterans this Veterans Day
Sailor honored as Service
Person of the Month for October
By MCSA Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn.
Machinist Mate First
Class Joseph R. Cefaratti
was recently recognized
as Octobers Service
Person of the Month by
the Eastern Connecticut
Chamber of Commerce
on Oct. 25. Cefarratti
received the award at an
annual breakfast at the
Uncasville Hyatt.
Cefaratti was select-
ed through a very com-
petitive selection pro-
cess which put him
up against close to 5,
000 other petty officers
across Naval Submarine
Base New London
(SUBASE) as well as the
Coast Guard Academy,
said Hicks.
Commander Ti m
Rexrode, commanding
officer of USS Missouri
(SSN 780), spoke high-
ly of Cefarattis perfor-
mance and his leader-
ship among his Sailors.
Rexrode said, The
performance of his peo-
ple has been outstand-
ing.
Rexrode spoke about
the leadership on board
the Missouri and also
in the community that
Cerfaratti displays.
He is a active mem-
ber in his communi-
ty and of Community
Baptist Church where he
is involved in the youth
ministry and sings in
the choir, said Rexrode.
Petty Officer Cefaratti
will be Missouri Sailor
of the Year for 2011.
Cefaratti said that
being given the title of
Service Person of the
Month was a very hum-
bling experience and
that his wife has been
a great support to him
through out his career.
My wifes faith,
love, and constant sup-
port has helped me to
become who I am, said
Cefarratti.
FRA announces November events
The Board of Governors
of Branch 20, Fleet Reserve
Association (FRA), will host
their Third Baron of Roast
Beef Dinner, Nov. 9, at the
Branch Home, located at 242
Thames St. in Groton, for
members and their guests
for a donation of $14 for
adults, and $5 for children
10 and under. There will
be two sittings, one at 5:30
p.m. and one at 6:45 p.m.
Advanced paid reservations
are required. The last day
to make your reservation is
noon, Nov. 7.
Branch and Unit 20 will
hold their regular monthly
meetings, Nov. 17, at the
Branch Home. Unit 20 will
meet at 6 p.m. and Branch
20 will meet at 7 p.m. All
members in good standing
are encouraged to attend
these meetings. Membership
in the FRA is open to all
active duty, retired, and vet-
erans of the sea services, i.e.,
the Navy, Marine Corps, and
Coast Guard. Membership in
the FRA Auxiliary, or Unit, is
open to all spouses, children
and step children over age
16, parents and grandparents
of FRA members in good
standing. For more informa-
tion, call the Branch Home at
(860) 445-0731.
Branch and Unit 20 will
host their next breakfast for
members and their guests,
Nov. 19 from 8 to 11 a.m.
at the Branch Home. This
breakfast boasts an exten-
sive menu for a donation
of only $5. Volunteers to
help with the breakfasts are
always welcome. Call (860)
445-0731 and leave a mes-
sage for Charlie.
Club 20 will once again
sponsor the annual Turkey
and Ham raffles to benefit
the Childrens Christmas
Party hosted by Unit 20,
Dec. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m., for
members and their guests
at the Branch Home, with
special guest Santa dropping
by. The sign-up sheet for
children 12 and under is
posted in the Club. Cut-off
date is Dec. 10.
SUBASE personnel recognized
Photo by MCSA Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Sailors and civilians pose for a photo after receiving numerous awards, Oct. 28, as Naval Submarine Base
New London (SUBASE) recognized the outstanding performances of its personnel during quarters in the SUBASEs Dealey Center
Theater. In all, more than 30 awards were presented during the ceremony, including the Outstanding Volunteer Service medal,
Navy Achievement and Commendation Medals, and Letters of Commendation.
SUBASE Helps
personnel safeguard
medicine cabinets
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. - Chief Master-at-Arms Charles
Wenzel inspects medication turned in during the
Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE)
and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) sponsored
Operation Safe Medicine Cabinet drug turn in Oct.
29. Throughout the day personnel turned in various
expired medications and old prescriptions that they
could no longer use. In all more than 50 bottles of
medication were turned in at the SUBASE Security
Office. After the event concluded, members of the
DEA collected the medication for proper disposal.
Photo by YN3(SS) Gabe Mack
GROTON, Conn. - Machinist Mate First Class Joseph R. Cefaratti, right, receives a plaque naming him the
October Service Person of the Month, from Missouri commanding officer, Commander Tim Rexrode.
Thursday, November 3, 2011 THE DOLPHIN 3
The Navy Exchange wants
to help its customers pay
for their childrens college
education through its A-OK
Student Reward Program.
Four times per school year,
four students will be the
recipients of a $5,000, $3,000
$2,000 or $1,000 U.S. sav-
ings bond, denominations at
maturity. The next drawing
will be held at the end of
November 2011.
Any eligible full-time
student that has a B-grade
point average equivalent
or better, as determined by
their school system, may
enter the drawing. Eligible
students include dependent
children of active duty mili-
tary members, reservists and
military retirees enrolled
in first through 12th grade.
Dependent children without
an individual Dependent
Identification Card must be
accompanied by their spon-
sor to submit their entry.
Each student may enter only
once each grading period
and must re-enter with each
qualifying report card.
To enter the drawing,
stop by any NEX with a cur-
rent report card and have
a NEX associate verify the
minimum grade average.
Then fill out an entry card
and obtain an A-OK ID,
which entitles the student to
discount coupons for NEX
products and services.
The Navy Exchange
Service Command
(NEXCOM) has been offer-
ing students a chance to win
a savings bond through its A-
OK Student Reward Program
since 1997. Since the pro-
gram began, NEXCOM has
awarded $504,000 in savings
bonds with the help of its
generous vendor partners.
NEX Rewards students with A-OK Program
Mini submersible tested at base pool
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. Ensign Anthony Klemm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) Ship Thomas Jefferson lowers a Video Ray Explorer mini submersible into the Naval
Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) pool, Oct. 28. The rover can be used to inspect ship hulls
and monitor safety of divers working in the water.
Closings
Navy College will
be closed Nov. 11 for
Veterans Day and Nov. 24
for Thanksgiving Day.
ACT test date
NCO will administer an
ACT Dec. 8. Your first
active duty SAT or ACT
is free of charge. You
must sign up at least two
weeks in advance of the
test date. NKO has study
materials for the SAT/
ACT. Call NCO to sign
up. The exam starts at
7:30 a.m. sharp. SAT/
ACT testing is for active
duty service members
only.
DANTES testing
DANTES will no longer
have any formal involve-
ment with licensure and
credentialing. Effective
Dec. 31, DANTES is can-
celling its memoranda
of understanding with a
variety of credentialing
organizations.
Sailors interested in
professional licenses,
certifications and other
types of credentialing
should go to Navy COOL,
http://www.cool.navy.
mil for more information.
News from Navy College Office
4 THE DOLPHIN Thursday, November 3, 2011
Photoa by MCSA Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Right, A
young girl dressed as a
bumblebee, receives candy
from a volunteer at MWRs
Haunted Happenings
event, Oct. 29 at Morton
Hall Gymnasium.
GROTON, Conn. Below,
Attendees at last Saturdays
Haunted Happenings
event at Morton Hall
Gymnasium make face
masks.
Photo by MCSA Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Pumpkin carving, a traditional Halloween activity, was available for children and adults to
help get into the spirit of the season at Morton Hall Gymnasium last Saturday.
Photo by MCSA Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Amber Lambdin,
a volunteer with MWR, paints
Gabriel Blairs face at Morton
Hall Gymnasium, Oct. 29 at the
Haunted Happenings event.
Photo by MCSA Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Naval
Submarine Base New
Londons (SUBASE) Morton
Hall Gymnasium, MWR
sponsored their Halloween
event, Haunted Happenings,
Saturday Oct. 29. The event
was free and had many dif-
ferent activities for people to
participate in.
By MCSA Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. - Last Saturday, Naval Submarine Base New
Londons (SUBASE) Morton Hall Gymnasium was overrun by
ghosts, goblins, and other creepy visitors as the Morale, Welfare
and Recreation Department (MWR) hosted Haunted Happenings
in the gymnasium as a way for the SUBASE community to celebrate
Halloween.
The event, which began at 1 p.m. and ran until 4 p.m., featured
different activities for attendees to participate in, such as face paint-
ing and pumpkin carving to a haunted house, for those looking to
experience the thrills of the season.
According to Melissa Forrester, recreational specialist for commu-
nity events at MWR, the event was a good way for the community to
come together and celebrate the holiday.
Haunted Happenings is a good community event for families to
come out and have a good time, said Forrester. Its a well-rounded
event for people of all ages.
Attendance was high from the beginning to the end of the festivities
and on top of all the activities in Morton Hall; food was available for
purchase outside of the doors leading into the haunted gymnasium.
Just outside of the front gate of SUBASE, the Submarine Force
Library and Museum decorated the interior of the Historic Ship
Nautilus in Halloween style. Display mannequins were dressed in
costumes from Waldo to werewolves. The annual Haunted Nautilus
was free and open to the public.
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Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. Workers at Naval Submarine Base New Londons (SUBASE) Child Development Center (CDC) lead costumed children through the CDC courtyard during the annual Halloween
parade. More than 60 children paraded through the yard in costume.
Photo by MCSA Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Sailors
and MWR staff members
from Naval Submarine Base
New London (SUBASE) par-
ticipate in a Halloween fun
run, Oct. 28. Participants
were invited to dress in
their Halloween best and
have fun during the event.
Photo by MCSA Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. A spooky mannequin is placed in the scullery of Historic Ship Nautilus. The
Submarine Force Library and Museum, as well as submarine, were decorated in Halloween style
and were open to the public.
Photos by MCSA Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Left,
Yeoman First Class Amber
Spoon and her son carve
a pumpkin on Saturday at
Haunted Happenings in
Morton Hall Gymnasium.
GROTON, Conn. Below,
attendees at MWRs Haunted
Happenings wait in line to
play on the inflatable pirate
ship at Morton Hall gymnasi-
um last Saturday. The pirate
ship bouncey house was just
one of several fun events
personnel were able to enjoy
during the event.
Costumed fun at CDC
6 THE DOLPHIN Thursday, November 3, 2011
Mosquitos can be more
than just a pain in the neck
By HM2(FMF) Nathan McKay
GROTON, Conn. - If
you are like most Sailors on
base, your preparation for
the Physical Readiness Test
(PRT) most likely took you
on Perimeter Road. This long
stretch winds back and forth
and boasts some of the most
beautiful views on base.
Sailors use Perimeter Road
because it is quiet and safe
from traffic. Wildlife, such as
deer and squirrels, are plenti-
ful, and essentially harmless.
What you may not know
is this same road contains
many of the mosquito traps
used by the Public Health
Department at Naval Branch
Health Clinic Groton.
Tropical Storm Lee and
Hurricane Irene not only
caused severe power dis-
ruptions, but their legacy
left large pools of stand-
ing water, perfect breed-
ing grounds for mosqui-
toes. This year, Preventive
Medicine Technicians
(PMTs) from the Public
Health Department cap-
tured nearly 3,000 mosqui-
toes. These specimens were
tested at the Agricultural
Experiment Station in New
Haven. Scientists here test
mosquitoes from around the
state from June to October
including the Southern
and Western counties that
have been responsible
for most of the West Nile
Virus (WNV) this year. On
Naval Submarine Base New
London, mosquitoes are
trapped on a weekly basis.
Culex pipiens, which
primarily feed on birds, is
the main mosquito vector
for WNV in the Northeast.
Of the 3,000 mosquitoes
PMTs captured this sea-
son, the majority were the
C. pipiens. Mosquitoes are
tested in pools of 50 and
only two of these pools
tested positive this year
for WNV. The first was
from a collection on Aug.
11 and the second was
obtained on Sept. 2.
About one out of every
150 people infected with
WNV will develop sig-
nificant illness that could
result in a severe neu-
rological disease, such as
encephalitis, an inflamma-
tion of the tissues of the
brain, says Lieutenant
Keith Proctor, Physician
at Naval Branch Health
Clinics Public Health
Department. However,
most WNV infections will
demonstrate either mild
flu-like symptoms, lasting
three to six days, or no
symptoms at all.
The easiest way to
prevent WNV is to pro-
tect yourself from mos-
quito bites. The Centers
for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) states
that individuals should
use personal protective
measure such as applying
repellents, wearing long
sleeves, and ensuring win-
dow screens are in good
repair. These simple steps
will dramatically reduce
the risk of getting bit.
Additionally, destroy
mosqui t o breed-
ing grounds, if pos-
sible. Eliminate stand-
ing water, says John
Shepard, Biologist with the
Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station.
Especially around the
home, remove containers
such as tires that may
hold water.
There are many plac-
es on base with pools of
standing water but this
risk is mitigated as pesti-
cides are routinely applied
to places like the park at
North Lake and major
roads. For more informa-
tion on WNV or other
arthropod diseases, con-
tact Hospital Corpsman
2nd Class Nathan McKay
in Preventive Medicine at
(860) 694-2495 or check
visit the Connecticut
Agricultural Experiment
Station. http://www.
ct.gov/caes/site/default.
asp.
Photo by HM2(FMF) Nathan McKay
GROTON, Conn. - Hospital Corpsman Third Class Keri Bird prepares a mosquito trap onboard Naval
Submarine Base New London. Mosquito specimens were collected weekly during the summer and
sent to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station for examination.
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NOVEMBER 2011 Offerings
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation
DATE(S) TIME
The Following Classes will be held in the
Executive Conference Room unless otherwise specied
18 November (Friday) 0830-1030
1. Tobacco Cessation 03, 17, 24 November (Thursday) 1100-1230
2. Diabetes Education 14 November (Monday) 1330-1430
3. Diabetes Nutrition 08 November (Tuesday) 1400-1600
4. Diabetes Support Group 28 November (Monday) 1300-1400
5. Healthy Heart Class 01 November (Tuesday) 1400-1600
6. Weight Management 02, 09 November (Wednesday) 1000-1130
7. Bariatric Class 09 November (Wednesday) 1400-1600
(By Referral Only)
8. Bariatric Support Group 04 November (Wednesday) 0930-1100
9. GAME PLAN By Appointment Ongoing
(Lifestyle Modication for better health; weight loss)
10. Unit Specic GMT By Appointment Ongoing
11. ShipShape (AD Only) By Appointment Ongoing
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Chewing tobacco is NOT a safe alternative to
cigarettes, it can be just as addictive as cigarette
smoking.
Secondhand smoke causes lung cancer. Breathing
in secondhand smoke at home or work increases
your chance of getting lung cancer by 20-30%.
The average smoker (1 1/2 packs/day) spends about
$3100.00 per year on cigarettes. Thats an average
of $258.33 per month. Is this your car payment?
Phone: 860.694.3104
Fax: 860.694.5585
Educational Services
Offered:
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* Healthy Heart
* Blood Pressure
* Diabetes Education
* General Nutrition
* Tobacco Cessation
By Appointment
* Game Plan (Lifestyle
Modication Program)
* Glucometer Education
Contact: 694-2379
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Calendar
AUTUMN SADIE HAWKINS DANCE Friday, November 18th
7:00 to 11:00 pm at the VFW Hall, Raymond Hill Rd., Uncas-
ville, CT presented by the Southeastern CT Singles Assoc. Sin-
gles & couples welcome to dance to the music of the Dave Loudon
Band. Harvest Moon Buffet served, cash bar, 50-50 rafe, Fall
Treasures Basket Rafe. Free door prizes. Cost: $12 non-mem-
bers, $10 members. For info call Sylvia 860-444-0400.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR WITH LUNCHEON
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH
9:00 - 3:00
IVORYTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
57 MAIN STREET, IVORYTON, CT
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR WITH LUNCHEON
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011
9AM -3PM
IVORYTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
57 MAIN STREET, IVORYTON
There will be jewelry, birdhouses, blankets, greeting cards &
stationery, gift baskets, aprons, towels, soaps & creams, mina-
ture seascapes, holiday ornaments, centerpieces, wreaths. Enjoy
a delicious lunch after you visit our craft fair. Call Isobel @ 860-
767-8167 for additional information.
CRAFTERS NEEDED
The Ivoryton Congregational Church, 57 Main Street, Ivo-
ryton, is seeking crafters for its Christmas Fair. This event will
be held on Saturday, November 19th, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.
A $25.00 non refundable deposit is required to hold your
space which includes a table & chair.
For more information call Isobel Allen @ 860-767-8167
THE ICE MAN COMETH
& the Public Is Invited
Please join us on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH at 7:30
P.M. at the Ivoryton Congregational Church for an inter-
esting presentation on Ice Harvesting in New England by
Arthur Howe. Arthur has been harvesting ice for over seventy
years for a family camp his grandmother started over 100 years
ago at Squam Lake in New Hampshire (the site of the movie
On Golden Pond ). A free-will offering to the Church s Music
fund can be made.
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8 THE DOLPHIN Thursday, November 3, 2011
A royal visit at 4H event
With the traditional
first order, Man our
ship and bring her to
life, the Navys wait
was over.
Today, I am excited to
receive yet another plat-
form of undersea supe-
riority, said Greenert,
a platform deployable
anytime, anywhere,
capable of owning the
undersea domain.
Greenert is not the
only one who has been
anticipating Californias
official arrival.
Our allies have been
waiting. Because they
know that youll soon
be on patrol, in the cold,
deep, and quiet waters
of the arctic to the shal-
low, warm, crowded
waters of the tropics.
And they gain assurance
knowing that you are a
force for good - keep-
ing the global economy
flowing freely over the
ocean trade routes, said
Richardson.
Richardson added
that there are some who
have not looked forward
to the day California
would join the subma-
rine force.
Many have been
wishing this day would
never come, he said.
Those who would deny
freedom, those who
oppose our national
interests and our calling
to protect the right to
life, liberty and the pur-
suit of happiness - this
is a day that will keep
them awake at night.
California will direct-
ly enable five of the six
Navy maritime strategy
core capabilities - sea
control, power projec-
tion, forward presence,
maritime security, and
deterrence.
As the Navys new-
est Virginia-class sub-
marine, California will
support these capabili-
ties for years to come.
California has many
decades of service
ahead, Richardson said,
but we cant afford to
lose a single moment.
We need California on
the front lines now.
California is designed
to excel in anti-subma-
rine warfare; anti-ship
warfare; strike warfare;
special operations; intel-
ligence, surveillance,
and reconnaissance;
irregular warfare; and
mine warfare missions.
The submarine is 377
feet long, has a 34-foot
beam, will be able to
dive to depths greater
than 800 feet and will
operate at speeds in
excess of 25 knots sub-
merged.
Const ruct i on on
Cal i f or ni a began
February 2006; the
submarines keel was
authenticated during
a ceremony on May 1,
2009, and she was chris-
tened during a ceremony
Nov. 6, 2010.
Commander Dana
Nelson is Californias
first commanding offi-
cer. Nelson leads a crew
of about 134 officers and
enlisted personnel. A
native of Clinton, Conn.,
he graduated from the
U.S. Naval Academy in
1992, earning a Bachelor
of Science degree in
Aerospace Engineering.
Donna Willard, wife
of Commander, U.S.
Pacific Command, Adm.
Robert F. Willard, serves
as the submarines spon-
sor. She broke the tradi-
tional champagne bottle
against the boats sail
during the christening
ceremony last November.
Her initials were welded
into a plaque inside the
boat during last years
keel-laying ceremony.
California is the sev-
enth Navy ship, and
first submarine, to be
named in honor of the
people of the Golden
State. The most recent
USS California was a
nuclear-powered guided
missile cruiser (CGN 36)
that was in service from
February 1974 to July
1999.
Continued from page 1
California ...
is doing a thorough
review of all the benefits
included in the military
compensation package,
said Jo Ann Rooney, prin-
cipal deputy undersecre-
tary of defense, personnel
and readiness.
Our goal is that any
announcements about
changes to existing poli-
cies affecting service
members benefits and
compensation will be
made after the compre-
hensive review, she
said.
All military services
are providing input to
the DoD review, offi-
cials said. If any changes
are made to the tuition
assistance policy, they
will be instituted in a
deliberate, thoughtful
manner maintain the
integrity of a joint uni-
form policy for all ser-
vice members.
Tuition assistance is a
popular benefit for mili-
tary members, particu-
larly in light of the ris-
ing costs of post-second-
ary education courses.
However, due to cur-
rent fiscal constraints,
the services consider
these costs unsustain-
able, officials said. Even
if adjustments are made
to the program, they
emphasized that the
department will contin-
ue to support its mem-
bers higher education
goals.
Opportunities for per-
sonal and professional
growth have long been
a part of military life,
and the Department of
Defense is committed to
helping service members
pursue civilian educa-
tion while in uniform,
said Robert L. Gordon
III, the deputy assistant
secretary of defense for
military community and
family policy.
Among educational
offerings at military
installations is access
to education counselors
who provide face-to-
face guidance to service
members and their fami-
lies, officials said.
In addition, the
Voluntary Education
Program portal address-
es a full range of educa-
tional issues from tuition
assistance and financial
aid to information on
more than 1,800 col-
leges and universities.
The portal may be found
at http://apps.mhf.dod.
mil/voled.
DoDs off-duty, vol-
untary education pro-
grams represent one
of the worlds largest
continuing education
programs, officials said.
About 300,000 service
members enroll in post-
secondary courses each
year, leading to associ-
ate, bachelors, masters,
and doctorate degrees.
Colleges and univer-
sities deliver classroom
instruction through an
extensive network to
hundreds of military
installations around the
world.
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Photo by MCSA Gabriel Bevan
GROTON, Conn. Surgeon
Commander Richard
Webber, officer in the
British Royal Navy, talks to
two boys at the 4H event
at the Submarine Force
Library and Museum, Oct.
19. Webber explained the
purposes and proper use
of the MK 10 submarine
escape suit.
MILITARY VETERANS, WE SALUTE YOU.
Rules and restrictions may apply.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Stand by as local politicians, Tribal Council Members and many others
march patriotically to the beat of a local marching band.
The parade will commence at 11AM at the Grand Ballroom and follow a route
through the concourse, concluding at the Food Court (near Panera Bread).
Following the parade, stay as special guests address the crowd in tribute
to all veteranspast and present.
ACTIVE AND VETERAN MILITARY PERSONNEL WILL ENJOY A 10% DISCOUNT
AT RESTAURANTS AND SELECT RETAIL OUTLETS ON THE DAY OF THE PARADE.
Floating drydock returns to SUBASE
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. - Transiting past the submarines at Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE),
USS Shippingport (ARDM 4) makes its return to the base after a three-year absence. The Groton
based floating dry-dock returned following a service craft overhaul, in which it was updated to
handle the Virginia Class submarines. The ship will spend the next couple of months recertifying
the crew and ship systems prior to docking its first submarine.