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Vol. 49, No. 35 Serving the Military Community in Southeastern Connecticut since 1918 Thursday, February 24, 2011

Naval Submarine Support Center changes commanders

By Lt. Patrick Evans
Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs Officer
GROTON, Conn. - Command
of Naval Submarine Support
Center (NSSC) New London
changed hands during a
ceremony, Feb. 18 at Naval
rine support.
“Bryan’s responsible lead-
ership behind-the-scenes
allowed submarine com-
manding officers to focus on
the operational readiness of
his crew,” said guest speaker
Captain Frank Lowery, Chief
of Staff of Submarine Group

New Haven, CT 06511

Submarine Base’s Shepherd 2.

40 Sargent Drive
“Bryan’s responsible leadership
behind-the-scenes allowed submarine
commanding officers to focus on the
operational readiness of his crew.”
Captain Frank Lowery
Submarine Group 2
Chief of Staff

of the Sea Chapel. Calling him a “remark-

Commander Timothy P.
Kollmer relieved Cmdr. Bryan
C. Still as commanding officer
of NSSC, which provides sup-
port to Submarine Squadrons
2 and 4 and Submarine
Development Squadron 12 at
Naval Submarine Base New
London.
During Still’s tour as
commanding officer, NSSC
improved its quality of sup-
port to submarines and staffs.
Also it increased efficiency
able, gifted and talented offi-
cer,” Lowery presented Still
with his second Meritorious
Service Medal. In the award,
Still was cited for using
“innovative initiatives, novel Photo by MC1 Virginia K. Schaefer
ideas and strategic partner-
GROTON, Conn. - Commander Timothy P. Kollmer, left, relieves Cmdr. Bryan C. Still as Commander of Naval Submarine
ships to put NSSC at the
forefront of dramatic changes Support Center (NSSC) New London while Captain Frank Lowery, Chief of Staff, Submarine Group 2, applauds during a
to the Submarine Force and ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London’s Shepherd of the Sea Chapel.
New London waterfront.” dedication, enthusiasm and impressed by the spirit of across the submarine force,
During the ceremony, Still professionalism. Thanks cooperation and sense of we have accomplished far
praised NSSC’s staff, which to your efforts, ships were shared purpose that animates more than we would have
he led since February 2009, appropriately manned, and organizations on Submarine otherwise accomplished

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in supporting submarine and other organizations that critical gaps and shortfalls Base New London,” Still con- alone.”

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PRSRT/STD
operations, maintenance and supported submarines in were quickly addressed,” tinued. “Working together Still, a native of Joplin,
repair, setting a new stan- Groton. said Still, referring to NSSC. with our sub base partners Mo., will next attend the
dard for shore-based subma- “You amaze me with your “I’ve been consistently and other organizations See NSSC on Page 3

DoD announces award for Troops urged to quit INSIDE

supportive ESGR members’ spouses smokeless tobacco
to provide unique support, 10 years ago. These service
By Beth Sherman but Guard and Reserve spous- members have deployed and
es often share the challenges fought side-by-side active duty From a Tricare News Release
ARLINGTON, Va. – of military service. Childcare, members, each time leaving a
Employer Support of the managing the household, and spouse behind to do the work FALLS CHURCH, Va. - When the Defense Department
Guard and Reserve (ESGR) has work schedules often have to of two. Unlike their counter- weighs in on kissing and spitting, it’s with good reason - two
good reasons, in fact: love and health.
Seaperch
announced an expansion of be adjusted when one spouse parts on active duty, Guard and
the Patriot Award Program to leaves to serve our country. Reserve spouses’ may not live Using smokeless tobacco can pose a stinky, unsavory program
include employers of Guard and Military spouses value the near the supportive network of obstacle to sharing a kiss with a loved one, parent, child or
sweetheart. It also may cause a slew of serious health prob-
teaches
Reserve members’ spouses. The cooperation and encourage- large military bases. In many
Patriot Award was previously ment of their employers just cases, an employer is a Guard lems. That’s why Tricare wants military personnel to partici- teachers
presented only to employers of as much as those in the Guard and Reserve spouse’s strongest pate in the Great American Spit Out, Feb. 24, and kiss the spit
Guard and Reserve members. and Reserve. The expansion of support community. goodbye for a day. Page 4
After learning of the growing the Patriot Award honors these Guard and Reserve spouses About 19 percent of 18- to 24-year-old men in the armed
number of employers adopting patriotic employers and is the are already coming forward to forces use smokeless tobacco - that’s more than double the
supportive initiatives for mili- only Department of Defense share how their employers have national rate. The DoD Quit Tobacco - Make Everyone Proud
tary spouses, ESGR embraced award designated for spouses’ gone above and beyond in their campaign at www.ucanquit2.org is focusing on helping those
the opportunity to recognize employers. support. For one spouse, her who spit and chew tobacco to develop a personalized cessa-
these employers with their own The nation has relied heav- supervisor shifted her nursing tion plan.
Department of Defense award. ily on Guard and Reserve ser- schedule when her husband “Many of our servicemen started using smokeless tobacco at
he employer of a military vice members since entering deployed to allow the mother a young age due to peer pressure and became addicted before
spouse has no legal obligation continuous operations nearly See ESGR on Page 3 realizing the negative effects it could have on their personal Hundreds
relationships and health,” said Navy Commander (Dr.) Aileen
plunge for
Isherwood receives 50-year pin,
Buckler, a U.S. Public Health Service officer and chairman of
the DOD Alcohol and Tobacco Advisory Committee. Special
bids farewell to SUBASE
Throughout the month of February the DoD Web site will
host a special Great American Spit Out page, www.ucanquit2. Olympics
org/facts/gaspo/, where service members can publicly post
their pledge to quit. Page 6
Also on the Web site, Navy Captain (Dr.) Larry Williams,
public health emergency officer, will answer questions about
smokeless tobacco. Installations planning cessation events
Base closures, delays
For the latest regarding
will find ideas, an event registration page, pledge cards, and base closure or delayed open-
downloadable promotional materials. ing, call the snow hotline at
Service members and their friends, families and other sup- 694-4444 or check out the
porters are invited to join the event on Facebook at www. Naval Submarine Base New
facebook/ucanquit2.org. Those planning to quit can get a London facebook page.
“Kiss me, I’m Tobacco Free” badge to post on their Facebook Additionally, the base
page. participates in the alert
The Web site will showcase graphic photos of the devastat- programs operated by the
ing effects of surgery for oral cancer, which has been linked following media partners:
to smokeless tobacco use. Those who use smokeless tobacco WFSB-TV-3 (CBS) WVIT-
are marked by bulging cheeks, gunk stuck in teeth, perma- TV-30 (NBC) CITADEL
nently discolored teeth, and spitting cups - all universally BROADCASTINGQ105
unappealing. Visitors will also find hard-hitting facts that (FM 105.5), The Wolf (FM
dispel the myth that smokeless tobacco is a safe alternative 104.7), WXLM (FM 102.3),
to smoking. For example, almost half of those who contract and WSUB (AM 980).
oral cancer die within five years, and one American dies from
oral cancer every hour.
“Don’t let spitting and chewing get in the way of your per-
sonal relationships,” Buckler urged. “Take this opportunity INDEX
to do something for yourself and those you love. Kiss smoke- Local...................................2
Photo by MC1 Peter Blair
less tobacco goodbye and experience the benefits to your Classifieds........................7
social life and health.”
GROTON, Conn. – Commander Frank Mulcahy, Public Works Officer for Naval Submarine Base New London’s Enrolling in the website’s comprehensive support system,
(SUBASE) Public Works Department (PWD), presents a 50-year pin and certificate to Dave Isherwood for 50 years of Train2Quit, can be the first step in the journey to saying
government service, Feb. 16. Isherwood retired from government service Feb. 17, 2011, after serving as the PWD goodbye to smokeless tobacco. The system features interac-
Site Safety Manager for SUBASE. Isherwood’s government service began in 1960 when he enlisted in the United tive components such as quit tools, self-assessment question-
States Coast Guard at 17, until his retirement in 1984. In 1987, Isherwood began his work for the government as a naires, and quizzes.
civilian at the SUBASE power plant, then transitioned to the facility services contracting office and ultimately to the Service members can create a customized quit plan with
position of Site Safety Manager for PWD. During a 23-year career in the Coast Guard Isherwood served onboard USCG a calendar to track progress and learn how to beat cravings,
Cutters Duane, Ivy, Klamath, and Munro; was senior enlisted engineer for the Vice Presidential Patrol for VP Nelson overcome weight gain and cope with nicotine withdrawal.
Rockefeller; and served as the Support Center’s Safety Manager involved with the safety program for the Statue of The site also has personal quit coaches, available 24/7, to get
Liberty “OP-sail-86” tall ship parade in New York Harbor. answers to questions about becoming tobacco free.
2 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, February 24, 2011

NAUS luncheon honors IAs

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Commanding Officer Naval Submarine Base New London

Capt. Marc W. Denno
Executive Officer Naval Submarine Base New London
Cmdr. Michael A. Pennington
Command Master Chief Naval Submarine Base New London
CMDCM(SS) Ray Powell
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Classified Advertising (in Conn.) (800) 922-7066 ing a National Association for Uniformed Services (NAUS) sponsored luncheon, Feb. 14. The event, held at the Groton Townhouse, honored local Sailors and
Classified Advertising (outside Conn.) (203) 789-5200 Marines who have deployed as Individual Augmentees (IA) in the Global War on Terrorism.
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Minimum weekly circulation 10,000. Submariners recognized as Black Engineer Award winners
John Slater, General Manager neering, science, math, and
Shore Line Newspapers
The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the Naval
By Kevin Copeland technology. These technology
leaders are individuals whose
“I am very humbled, and internally pleased
Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic
Submarine Base New London Public Affairs Office.
The Dolphin is published by Shoreline Newspapers, a private firm in no
Public Affairs phenomenal success merit
national recognition.
to be recognized for this award ... Just to be
way connected with the Department of Defense or the U.S. Navy under exclu-
sive written contract with the Naval Submarine Base New London. NORFOLK, Va. – The sub- Rear Adm. Bruce E. Grooms,
a native of Cleveland, was
considered is an immense honor.”
The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts of marine force was well rep-
supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense resented at the 2011 Black recognized at the BEYA Captain Richard R. Bryant
or Shoreline Newspapers of the products and services advertised. Engineer of the Year Award Conference as one of two
Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for pur- (BEYA) Science, Technology, winners in the 2011 BEYA of technology. The Golden am extremely humbled by my
chase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national Engineering and Math Global Professional Achievement in Torch Awards link the accom- selection, and having known
origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other (STEM) Competitiveness Government. This award is plishments of distinguished previous recipients, it is tough
non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Conference in Washington, presented to a highly profes- African-American engineers for me to realize I belong in
D.C., Feb. 19, and will be rep- sional past the midpoint of their and technical professionals their company.”
This newspaper is printed on recycled newsprint. Please help conserve our career which signifies achieve-
resources and recycle this paper when you are finished with it. resented at the 37th Annual with college bound dreams of The Modern Day Technology
National Society of Black ments in government as a role pre-college students. Leaders awardees were also
Engineers (NSBE) Conference model and leader for other “I am very humbled, and recognized at the BEYA
in St. Louis, March 26. minorities. Grooms is current- internally pleased to be rec- Conference in Washington,

Did you know?

Five submarine officers
were recognized at the 25th
Anniversary of the BEYA
STEM Conference, which was
attended by Vice Admiral John
Volunteering at your local Navy-Marine Corps Relief Office Richardson, Commander,
may add years to your life? Submarine Forces and
A 10-year study at the University of Michigan found that Commander, Submarine Force
people who did no volunteer work died at an earlier age than Atlantic, and one will also
those who volunteered at least once a week. Volunteering be recognized at the NSBE
has added benefits: a sense of accomplishment, a dose of self- Conference. Recognition is for
respect, and a boost of self-confidence. It can also serve as a demonstrated technology lead-
reminder that, relatively speaking, your troubles might not ership contributions within the
be as severe as they seem. African-American community.
NMCRS Volunteers are men and women, civilian and mili- Two award competitions are
tary - active duty and retired, officer and enlisted, and their held annually for BEYA recog-
family members. Maybe even you! nition, one for Professional and
For more information, visit www.nmcrs.org. Career Achievement, and one
for the organization’s Modern
ly assigned as the Assistant
Deputy, Operations, Plans
and Strategy (N3/N5B) on the
Chief of Naval Operations staff
in Washington, D.C.
Captain Richard R. Bryant,
a native of St. Louis, will be
recognized as the 14th recipi-
ent of the National Society
of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Golden Torch Award for
Lifetime Achievement in
Government during the St.
Louis convention. Bryant is
currently the Special Assistant
to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs
of Staff in the Chairman’s
Action Group at the Pentagon
in Washington, D.C. He
ognized for this award,” said
Bryant. “Just to be considered
is an immense honor, but to
be selected is something more
touching. I am glad that I
am able to bring the message
about the Navy’s nuclear pro-
pulsion program to some who
do not understand the program
and may not have the opportu-
nity to see it. It is a challenge
to maintain a diverse work
force in the Navy’s nuclear
program, because individuals
who qualify for nuclear engi-
neering are certainly qualified
for other civilian occupations.
“It is poignant and very
spiritual for me to receive
D.C. Those awardees were:
Lieutenant Commander James
Mahoney, a native of Sumter,
S.C. and currently assigned
as the Deputy Assistant Chief
of Staff for Resources and
Requirements for Commander,
U.S. Navy Central Command in
Bahrain; Lt. Michael Paisant, a
native of Atlanta and currently
assigned as the navigator and
operations officer onboard the
Los Angeles-class attack sub-
marine USS Montpelier (SSN
765) homeported in Norfolk,
Va.; Lt. Thomas Dotstry, a
native of Newport News,
Va., and currently assigned
as the admissions advisor at

News in your community Day Technology Leaders.

Submarine Birthday
Ball date is set
The 111th Submarine
Birthday Ball will be held
at the MGM Grand Premier
Ballroom at Foxwoods, April
16.
Tickets are $45 per person
and will be on sale begin-
ning next month. This year’s
theme is “Celebrating 20
years of Cold War Victory,”
and the guest speaker will be
retired Vice Admiral Albert
“Big Al” Konetzni.
Uniform for the evening
is service dress blues or bet-
ter. Covers are not required.
In addition, commands are
encouraged to participate in
the traditional centerpiece
contest.
Military personnel should
contact their command’s
birthday ball representative
to purchase tickets. Others
interested should contact
Master Chief Electronics
Technician Jon Smedley at
(860) 694-3980.
SAC now serving
Gales Ferry schools
Naval Submarine Base
New London’s (SUBASE)
School Age Care Program
is excited to announce they
are now serving Gales Ferry
Elementary School and Juliet
Long Elementary School stu-
dents in Gales Ferry!
The School Age Care pro-
gram (SAC) provides care for
children from Kindergarten
through 14 years of age. They
offer before and after school
care, half-day Kindergarten
care for children in morn-
ing Kindergarten, care on
non-school days and care
on school and summer vaca-
tions.
Hours of operation are
6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and
fees are based on total fam-
ily income. Eligible patrons
include dependent chil-
dren of military personnel,
Department of Defense civil-
ian personnel paid from APF
or NAF, reservists on active
duty or inactive duty for
training, DOD contractors,
and active duty Coast Guard.
Transportation to and from
school is provided and the
program provides a healthy
breakfast and an afternoon
snack; lunch is also provided
on non-school days.
For any questions or fur-
ther information, contact the
School Age Care Program
at 694-4702. SAC welcomes
Gales Ferry families to our
program.
USS Iwo Jima reunion
is scheduled for 2011
The USS Iwo Jima (LPH2/
LHD7) shipmates reunion
has been scheduled for June
1 through 5, 2011, at the
Marriott City Center Hotel in
Newport News, Va.
Those interested should
contact Robert G. McAnally
at (757) 723-0317 or via e-
mail at yujack@megalink.
net. All ship’s compa-
ny and embarked Navy
and Marine Corps person-
nel are invited to attend.
USS Boston shipmates
plan reunion for July
Crew members of USS
Boston (CA-69, CAG-1, and
SSN-703) are invited by the
USS Boston Shipmates to a
reunion in July 2011 for all
USS Boston officers, crew,
USMC and flag personnel.
The reunion will take place in
Chicago, July 14 through 17.
For more information, con-
tact USS Boston Shipmates,
Inc., Arthur L. Hebert,
Secretary, P.O. Box 816,
Amherst, NH 03031-0816 or
call (603) 672-8772. You can
also access www.boston.org
for information.
Sponsored by the Career
Communications Group, the
BEYA awards program recog-
nize men and women from
around the country who dem-
onstrate outstanding perfor-
mance in a technical field and
show great potential for shap-
ing the future course of engi-
Get your free FICO score at Fleet and Family Service Center
By Frances Goodman
GROTON, Conn. - Want to
improve your personal financ-
es? Start by getting your FICO
score and a credit report from
Trans Union or Equifax for
FREE. What is a FICO score?
It’s a number that is formulated
based on your credit history
helping lenders evaluate your
credit risk. Your FICO score is
used to determine credit offers
and interest rates.
The financial counselors at
FFSC have access to a new pro-
gram through FINRA Investor
Education Foundation that
makes FICO credit scores (and
the educational information and
tools in the FICO standard prod-
uct) available free of charge to
active duty service members
and their spouses.
It’s easy to do, just call (860)
694-3383 and make an appoint-
Military spouses of yesteryear faced same worries as today’s
Editor’s note: The following
article is the second of a four-
part series taken from a speech
given by Mrs. Deborah Mullen,
wife of Admiral Mike Mullen,
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff, on Jan. 24, 2011, dur-
ing the Military Health System
Annual Conference at Gaylord
National Convention Center in
Washington, D.C.
The first of those fissures
is in something the families
refer to as “secondary post trau-
matic stress.” Not unlike our
troops, our families experience
the same depression, anxiety,
sleeplessness, and headaches.
They break into cold sweats
will soon assume command
of Commander, Submarine
Squadron Three in Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii.
The NSBE is the premier
organization serving African-
Americans in engineering and
technology, and are the link
between the African-American
community and the world
ment to see one of our financial
counselors.
Taking the following finan-
cial fitness quiz might help you
to get an idea of how well
you’ve managed your money
so far. If you don’t score very
well, getting a free FICO score
and credit report from an FFSC
financial counselor will help
you take action to improve your
finances.
I have enough money to
pay for an emergency, such
as a large car repair.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Seldom
Never
I have a written plan (bud-
get) for spending and/or
saving my money.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
… lose concentration … suffer
panic attacks … and come to
dread contact with the outside
world.
Some lapse into what is
known as “anticipatory grief.”
As one spouse put it, “We’re
grieving as if they’re already
dead, and they’re not.”
As a result, many are unable
even to get out of bed – to get
dressed, prepare meals, or leave
the house. Some won’t even
get their children off to school,
leaving the care of little ones to
the hands of older siblings.
At one installation here in the
United States, I have learned of
children who missed more than
this award in my hometown
of St. Louis, because I grew
up in the rough section of
Kinlock and not many nuclear
engineers come from there.
Presentation of the award
there sends a strong message
that hard work and determi-
nation can be springboards to
future success. Once again, I
Seldom
Never
I pay credit card bills in full
to avoid interest charges.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Seldom
Never
I have enough money each
month to pay my rent or
mortgage payment and
other household expenses.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Seldom
Never
I comparison shop for
major purchases by check-
ing at least three sources.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Seldom
Never
50 days of school in a year. And
this is just one installation.
We should not be surprised,
therefore, to learn that some
spouses turn to the same reme-
dies that troops with PTS turn to
- alcohol, prescription drugs, and
some even contemplate suicide.
Though we do not have an
accurate accounting due to med-
ical privacy rules, we do have
anecdotal evidence that there
are numbers of spouses who
attempt suicide. And because
we don’t have the same access
to them that we do to our
troops, there is a real limit to
what we know about their feel-
ings and their fears.
the U.S. Naval Academy in
Annapolis, Md.; and Lt. j.g.
Cameron Lindsay, a native of
Kernersville, N.C. and cur-
rently assigned as the assis-
tant engineer, sonar officer,
and dive division officer on
the Virginia-class attack sub-
marine USS Texas (SSN 775)
homeported in Pearl Harbor.
Scoring Key
If your answers for these
questions are:
“never” you need help, but
don’t despair. It’s never too late
to take action to improve your
finances.
“seldom” you’re headed for
financial difficulty. Now is the
time to take action to reverse
the trend.
“sometimes” you are doing
a fair job of managing your
finances and have taken some
steps in the right direction.
“usually” you are doing a
good job and are above average
in managing your finances.
“always” you are in excellent
financial shape. Keep up the
good work!
Free FICO score, free credit
reports, free financial advice. All
free at FFSC.Remember, nobody
is going to care more about your
money than you. Call (860) 694-
3383 for an appointment.
I am convinced that much
of the desperation these drastic
remedies represent is rooted in
the stigma still attached to men-
tal health issues.
Not only are they embar-
rassed to seek help for them-
selves, spouses worry that in
doing so, they could negatively
impact a husband’s or wife’s
military career. In many cases,
the service member even warns
the spouse against getting help.
The services have worked
hard to reduce mental health
stigma in the ranks. But we
need to continue to work to
eliminate it from our homes as
well.
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of three to continue working, but also to be at home for their children during the school year. When babysitter options became too
difficult to coordinate, she was granted a leave of absence with no questions asked.
Robyn Gellerup, a Wisconsin mother of three, works as an office manager for a construction company showroom. “While my
husband was deployed both times, Rod and Becky Cook have taken care of us like we are part of their family from mowing our
lawn, plowing snow from our driveway, to performing maintenance on our vehicles and home. It gave my husband peace of mind
knowing that if something goes wrong I could just pick up the phone and they’d be there,” praised Robyn.
All spouses of Guard and Reserve members are eligible to nominate their employers. Spouses can log on to www.esgr.org/PA to
fill out the Spouse Nomination Form. Each nominated supervisor will receive a Department of Defense Certificate of Appreciation,
presented by the spouse employee or the local volunteer from the ESGR State Committee.
About ESGR
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a Department of Defense agency established in 1972 to develop and maintain
employer support for Guard and Reserve service. ESGR advocates relevant initiatives, recognizes outstanding support, increases
awareness of applicable laws, and resolves conflict between service members and employers. Paramount to ESGR’s mission is
encouraging employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global perspective and proven leadership to the civil-
ian workforce. For more information about ESGR Outreach Programs, or ESGR volunteer opportunities, call (800) 336-4590 or visit
www.ESGR.mil.
Photo by MC1 Virginia K. Schaefer

GROTON, Conn. - Captain Frank Lowery, Submarine Group 2 Chief of Staff, awards
Commander Bryan C. Still with the Meritorious Service Medal during the Naval Submarine
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4 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, February 24, 2011

Teachers learn, build submarines “It’s something that

By SN Michael Henderson
GROTON, Conn. – Teachers
from all over the state took on
the role of student once more,
during an event held in the
Submarine Force Library and
Museum (SFLM) classroom
on board Naval Submarine
Base New London (SUBASE),
Feb. 16 and 17. Sponsored by
the Connecticut Technology
E ducat i o n A s s o c i a t i on
(CTEA), members of the
“Seaperch” program were
invited to teach Connecticut
educators how to build sub-
mersible robots, so they may
pass along those lessons to
their students.
The classroom was filled
with 20 teachers, all members
of CTEA, from middle schools
and high schools as close as
New London High School, to
as far as West Hartford.
Inspired by the book, “Build
Your Own Underwater Robot
and Other Wet Projects”,
by Harry Bohn and Vickie
Jensen, the Seaperch pro-
gram was developed in 2003
by the MIT Sea Grant College
Program. Since then, it has
garnered the attention of
Department of Defense spon-
sors, gaining funding through
the Office of Naval Research’s
(ONR) Science, Technology,
Engineering & Mathematics
(STEM) program, as well as
through other sources.
the kids will enjoy,” said
Commander Gregory Caskey,
SFLM Commanding Officer,
“I’d love to bring it to the
museum as a summer pro-
gram.”
The Seaperch program took
place over two days; cul-
minating in teachers testing
their submersible creations
in the water. The teachers
were each given a kit, com-
plete with all the bits and
pieces used to create a robot.
Following a lunch time break,
and tour of SFLM and the
Historic Ship Nautilus (SSN
571), the day winded down
with robots near completion.
One teacher explained the
possible future applications
of a Seaperch robot, suggest-
ing that it can be used to
check on oysters, and other
shellfish populations, says
Jay Cole, from the Morgan
School in Clinton, Conn.
On the second day, the
group had finished their
robots and were eager to test
them.
“I’m very interested to see
how it works in the pool,” said
Elizabeth Murphy, Director of
Education at SFLM. Murphy
came to observe the program,
but ended up partnering with GROTON, Conn. – Electronics Technician 2nd Class Brian Tewart, educates Connecticut teachers about USS Nautilus’ (SSN 571) journey beneath the polar ice caps,
New London High School during their visit to the Submarine Force Library and Museum (SFLM), Feb. 16. A group of 20 teachers visited SFLM during the Seaperch program, sponsored by the
teacher, Peter Zaneski. Connecticut Technology Education Association and the Office of Naval Research.
Zaneski dubbed their subma-
rine the “USS Whaler”, after varsity football team. lunch at the Officer’s Club at put their training to the test, ers had to find the proper
New London High School’s The group was treated to the United States Coast Guard submerging their robots in balance of foam to counteract
Academy, and then it was the pool’s shallow waters. the water’s buoyancy, while
sink or swim at Rolland Hall’s Equipped with foam rings to allowing them to maneuver
swimming pool. Teachers keep the robots afloat, teach- while submerged.

GROTON, Conn. – Above, Gregory Kane, Professor at Central Connecticut State University and former United States Navy
submariner, conducts a brief question-and-answer session with Connecticut teachers who attended the Seaperch program
at Naval Submarine Force Library and Museum, Feb. 17. After the question-and-answer session, the group went to the
United States Coast Guard Academy’s Officer Club for lunch, then to the USCGA pool for submersible launching. Right, teach-
ers learn to piece together submersible robots during the Seaperch event held in the Submarine Force Library and Museum
classroom, Feb. 16. Starting out as only tubes and wires, the parts would be transformed into robots capable of scouring
the depths of the United States Coast Guard Academy swimming pool, by day two.

GROTON, Conn. – Elizabeth Murphy (left), Director of Education at the Naval

Submarine Force Library and Museum (SFLM), and Peter Zaneski (right), a teach-
er from New London High School, put the finishing touches on their submersible
robot dubbed the “USS Whaler”, after New London High School varsity football
team, during the Seaperch event held in the SFLM classroom, Feb. 17.

GROTON, Conn. – Above left, teachers release their submersible

robotic creations, at the United States Coast Guard Academy swim-
ming pool in Rolland Hall, Feb. 17. Robots used three motors, and
foam pieces to keep them afloat. Teachers balanced the amount of
flotation used to keep their bots from sinking, while still allowing
them to maneuver freely while submerged. Left, Gerry Stevens (right),
teacher at Jockey Hollow School in Monroe, Conn., and his son Jared
Stevens, teacher at Bailey Middle School in West Haven, Conn., watch
their submersible robot as it is guided through the water of the United
States Coast Guard Academy pool in Rolland Hall, Feb. 17.

Photos by
SN Michael Henderson
 Thursday, February 24, 2011 • THE DOLPHIN • 5

Disney characters celebrate at Reunions onStage presents

Photo by SN Michael Henderson
‘Acoustic Africa’
onStage at Connecticut College will celebrate
the richness of the African guitar tradition with
“Acoustic Africa”, Feb. 26, at 8 p.m. in Palmer
Auditorium.
Acoustic Africa features guitarist Habib Koite,
a Malian superstar whose exciting concerts have
GROTON, Conn. – The Jones endeared him to audiences worldwide; Oliver
family poses for a photo with Mtukudzi, a best-selling artist in his home country
Snow White (Angie Wong) and of Zimbabwe; and Afel Bocoum, a guitarist, singer
the “Queen” (Cathy Terral) during and composer from Mali whose songs evoke the
Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s evolution of traditional Malian society.
“Character Breakfast”, held The three artists, backed by a traditional African
at Naval Submarine Base New band, unite in song in a collaborative performance
London’s (SUBASE) Reunion’s that honors their African heritage and pushes con-
Deli, Feb. 19. SUBASE personnel temporary musical boundaries.
and guests dressed up as movie Tickets are $28, $24, and $20 for general admis-
characters from Disney films like sion; $25, $21.50, and $18 for seniors and $14, $12,
Aladdin, Snow White, Toy Story, and $10 for students. For more information or to
Cinderella and Pirates of the purchase tickets, visit http://onstage.conncoll.edu
Caribbean to entertain children or call (860) 439-2787 (ARTS).
and adults.

Coast Guard Band

hosts Guest conductor
NEW LONDON, Conn. - The United States Coast
Guard Band is proud to host guest conductor Colonel

World of Words
Ireland at the GPL
The Groton Public Library will explore
the literature and culture of Ireland
through family programs, films, book
discussions, lectures, and displays during
its Fifth Annual World of Words celebra-
tion in March.
World of Words Ireland kicks off at the
Groton Public Library, March 2 at 7 p.m.,
with an Irish Family Concert performed
by Tom O’Carroll, a singer and humorist
from Dublin. His scholarship and virtuos-
ity on a variety of musical instruments
have made him popular with audiences
throughout New England. O’Carroll has
been singing songs and playing tunes
of his native Ireland for more than 30
years. He enlivens these programs with
his trademark humor and an incredible
stock of stories and anecdotes.
All programs are free and open to the
public. For more information, Call (860)
Go to the back, Rosa Parks 441-6750 or visit the library’s Web site at
www.grotonpl.org.
Photo by SN Michael Henderson
Nicolai Uschapovsky, former Chief Bandmaster of
the Leningrad Military District, Russia, March 13,
at 2 p.m., at the Garde Arts Center in New London.
Colonel Uschapovsky has been a friend of the Coast
Guard Band since its concert tour in Leningrad in
1989. This historic tour was the first U.S. military
band visit to the former Soviet Union. The annual
Lewis J. Buckley Guest Artist Concerts were estab-
lished in 2005 in tribute to the former director of
the U.S. Coast Guard Band. Colonel Uschapovsky
conducts music from great Russian composers:
Alexander Scriabin’s “Etude for Three Trumpets,”
Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Festive Overture,” and Peter
Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz from Swan Lake.” Coast Guard
Band vocalist MU1 Megan Weikleenget performs
two Russian songs arranged by MUC Ian Frenkel,
“Snova,” and “Skoldo Vidano.”
The concert is free and open to the public. The Garde
Arts Center is located at 325 State St. in New London,
and is handicapped-accessible. Handicapped parking
is available at Cornish Parking Garage with entrances
at 192 Governor Winthrop Blvd. and 70 Union St. For
more information, call the Band’s Concert Information
Line at (860) 701-6826 or visit www.uscg.mil/band.
For further information about the Garde and parking,
visit www.gardearts.org.

GROTON, Conn. – School Aged Care children at the Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Youth Center per-
formed a play inspired by the poem “Go to the Back, Rosa Parks”, Feb. 18. The short play, directed by Angie Wong, Keith Munslow entertains SUBASE kids
from the SUBASE Youth Center, recreates Rosa Parks’ protest in Montgomery, Alabama, Dec. 1955.

Coast Guard
host ballroom
dance parties
The United States Coast Guard
Academy is hosting ballroom dance
parties this spring. The dances take
place in the Leamy Ballroom.
A class is taught from 6:30 to 8 p.m.,
with the dance following from 8 to 10
p.m. The dances will take place:
March 25 - International Style
Quickstep lesson with Greg Duda
April 8 - American Style Tango Photo by SN Michael Henderson

lesson with Marj Vinslov GROTON, Conn. – Artist and performer Keith Munslow held a show at Dealey Center Theater, on Naval Submarine
Music provided by USCGA Base New London (SUBASE), Feb. 19. Munslow was introduced by the military children from the local 4-H club before
Nitecaps Jazz Band, directed by he entertained SUBASE Sailors and families with music, comedy, art, poetry… and a kazoo.
CWO Kirk Edwards.

Fit bodies,
fit finances
Photo by SN Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. – A father and son

participate in the Financial Fitness Fun
Run, on Naval Submarine Base New
London, Feb. 18. Before the 2.6 mile run,
participants were encouraged to make a
pledge to keep up their financial health,
dropping pledge slips into a giant pink
piggybank in the signup tent at Dealey
Center Plaza. The event runs alongside
“Military Saves Week”, which lasts from
Feb. 21 to 25.
6 •THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, February 24, 2011

Taking the plunge

for Special Olympics
By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. - Few things in life draw funnier looks from

others like jumping into near freezing water, but when it’s for a
good cause, most people will charge in without thinking twice.
Last Sunday’s Penguin Plunge at Ocean Beach Park in New
London was one such event. More than 350 people; residents,
military members, and people looking to make a difference
rushed headlong into the 34 degree waters of Long Island Sound,
all to help support Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT).
Beginning at 10 a.m. Feb. 20, people packed the Sand Bar Cafe
at Ocean Beach Park to register for the noon plunge. Though
many pre-registered for the event online, by 11 a.m. it was a
full house. While people still waited to register, others showed
off their costumes, enjoyed live entertainment, and ate hot food
before the event started.
People who wanted to take the plunge were asked to help raise
money for SOCT, with a minimum pledge of $50.
“It’s for a good cause,” said Electronics Technician 1st Class
Wilhelm Sommer, from Naval Submarine Base New London’s
(SUBASE) EKMS Vault. “Anytime we can get out and help others
is a great opportunity.”
Just before noon, the
“Anytime we can get “penguins” were split into
groups of 50, and would
out and help others is rush one group at a time
into the frigid waters.
a great opportunity.” Spectators, news media,
police and fire and rescue
ET1 Wilhelm Sommer swimmers from the New
London Fire Department
and the Connecticut State
Police set up on the beach, waiting for the penguins to make their Photos by MC1 Peter Blair
march to the sea. NEW LONDON, Conn. – Above, participants at the
As the plungers entered the nearly freezing water, many would 2011 Penguin Plunge make their way out of the sea
rush in and rush right back out, while others had to be instructed after braving the 34 degree water at Ocean Beach
by the rescue crews to exit the waters. Even though the air tem- Park, Feb. 20. Though the waters of the Long Island
perature was 36 degrees, the 25 mph winds made it seem much Sound were near freezing, it didn’t dampen the spir-
colder. its of the “penguins” who came out to support the
Each person came to the plunge looking to help Special event sponsored by Special Olympics Connecticut.
Olympics, and have a little fun at the same time.
“I wanted to come out and support the Special Olympics,” said NEW LONDON, Conn. – Left, Information Systems
Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Andrew Lavery. “I want- Technician 3rd Class Terrin Clark from Naval Submarine
ed to know what it felt like to jump into freezing water, and this is
Base New London’s (SUBASE) Base Consolidated
one of the only times you can do it and not look like an idiot.”
Telecommunications center (BCT) makes her way
In all, the event raised more than $68,000 for the SOCT, with
out of the icy waters of Long Island Sound during the
the increase of $5,000 and 25 more participants over last year’s
2011 Penguin Plunge at Ocean Beach Park. More than
total.
“Suffering in cold water for a few minutes to help Special 40 members of the military volunteered their time as
Olympics was worth it,” said Amy Cave. “Our suffering in the “penguins” and event support staff. “A HUGE thank
water is nothing compared to the struggles and hurdles people you goes out to all of our U.S. Navy volunteers who
with special needs have to overcome everyday.” braved the frigid temperatures and more than blus-
Nearly 400 penguins registered and more than 350 took the tery wind to set up our beach, escort our penguins to
plunge, according to event coordinator Jackie Turro. “With the water, and assist with crowd control and smooth
money still coming in from supporters, I am anticipating our transitions in and out of the building to the water,”
grand fundraising total for 2011 will exceed $70,000 when all is said event coordinator, Jackie Turro.
said and done.”
 Thursday, February 24, 2011 • THE DOLPHIN • 7

Eat right with color Living smart to prevent cancer cal activity. It is important to be physically active for at cancer, making an effort to
By the American Dietetic Association Provided by Health Net Federal to know what you can do to least 30 minutes on most days change unhealthy habits can
Services, Preventive Care Services prevent cancer. of the week. Take the stairs help reduce your risk. Eating
The month of March is National Nutrition Month, and the Look at your eating hab- instead of using the eleva- right, being active and main-
American Dietetic Association (ADA) encourages everyone to add A healthy lifestyle has its and find ways to make tor and park farther away taining a healthy weight can
color and nutrients to your meals through this year’s theme: “Eat been proven to minimize improvements. Start by cutting from your destination instead reduce your risk for cancer
Right with Color.” the risk of developing can- down on high-fat foods and of looking for a closer park- and improve your overall
“Healthy eating includes more than counting calories alone. cer. Eating a balanced diet incorporating more whole- ing spot to incorporate more quality of life.
Food variety supplies different nutrients, so to maximize the nutri- and being active are essential grains, fruits, vegetables, and physical activity into your For additional informa-
tional value of your meal, include healthful choices in a variety to staying healthy. Research low or nonfat dairy products. daily life. tion, contact the local Health
of colors,” says registered dietitian and ADA Spokesperson Karen shows that about one-third of Maintain a healthy weight by While there is no evidence Promotion team at Naval
Ansel. all cancer deaths are related balancing your calorie intake that any single food or life- Branch Health Clinic Groton at
Here are some colorful ideas to brighten up your plate. to poor diet and lack of physi- with physical activity. Try style change can prevent (860) 694-3104.
Green produce, such as avocado, grapes, broccoli and spinach
have antioxidants that may help promote healthy vision and
reduce cancer risks. These foods can also rejuvenate musculature
and bone.
Screening for colorectal cancer could save thousands!
Orange and deep yellow fruits and vegetables, such as apricot, of deaths resulting from colorec- ease. A family history of colorectal you from developing colorectal
mango, carrots and sweet potato contain nutrients that promote April Childs, PhD tal cancer could be prevented if cancer, or a personal history of an cancer. Maintaining a healthy
brain function, a healthy immune system and healthy vision. They NHCNE Public Health Educator everyone age 50 and above were inflammatory bowel disease or weight, while limiting red and
may also reduce the risk of some cancers. to receive regular testing. Crohn’s disease all increase one’s processed meat consumption,
Purple and blue options have antioxidant and anti-aging benefits GROTON, Conn. - Colorectal Screening can detect precan- risk for developing colorectal also helps protect you from the
and may help with memory, microcirculation and urinary tract cancer is the second leading cause cerous polyps, allowing removal cancer, so screening is especially disease. Smoking increases your
health. Foods include raisins, blueberries, eggplant and purple of deaths from cancer. March before cancerous cells for tumors important if you fall into one of risk of developing colorectal can-
cabbage. is National Colorectal Cancer in the colon or rectum. The tumors those categories! Talk with your cer so if you smoke, quit today!
Red produce, such as pomegranate, watermelon, beets and red Awareness month. According to have the potential to metastasize, doctor about the various tests that Call NBHC Groton’s Wellness
pepper may help maintain a healthy heart, circulatory system, the Centers for Disease Control, or move to other locations in the are available for detection. Department to enroll in a tobac-
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White, tan and brown foods can contain nutrients that may diagnosed with the disease in disease is key. Some people are style can affect your risk of devel- 694-3104/4466.
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Some of these foods are banana, dates, turnips and cauliflower. from the disease. While these the disease than others. Men and exercise and plenty of fruits and Awareness Day. The color for
Ansel recommends choosing a variety of colors when shopping numbers are large, the number women have equal risks; how- vegetables will help to decrease Colorectal Cancer Awareness is
of lives that can be saved through ever, using tobacco, obesity and your risk. Diets with regular fiber dark blue. Encourage your friends
for seasonal fruits and vegetables. “And for additional options
screening is equally impressive. a sedentary lifestyle all increase consumption along with nuts, and family to get screened today.
in the color palette, choose frozen or dried fruits and vegetables
The CDC estimates that 60 percent ones risk of developing the dis- beans and whole grains protect You could save a life.
throughout the year,” she says.

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 Celebrating 100 years of naval aviation
8 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, February 24, 2011

The Zero Killer

Image courtesy of daveswarbirds.com

In this artist rendition by painter Tony Weddel, Commander David McCampbell

in his F6F-5 Hellcat “Minsi II” scores another victory during an Oct. 24, 1944
mission in the Pacific where he shot down nine enemy planes in ninety minutes.
This mission, along with another June 19, 1944, where he shot down seven
enemies earned him the Medal of Honor (MOH). McCampbell would become the
Navy’s top Ace with 34 kills. Along with the MOH, he would receive the Navy
Cross, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, and the
Air Medal making him one of the Navy’s most highly decorated aviators ever.

The Warbirds
By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. – Since the
beginning of the United States
Navy’s aviation program, the
Navy has continued to press for-
ward, with faster, more durable
and more lethal aircraft. From
Navy’s first combat aircraft in
WWI, to the high tech fighter/
bombers of today, the Navy has
continued the defend America
with some of the most notable
and legendary aircraft to ever
fill the skies.
The term “Warbird” was
originally used to describe vin-
tage propeller-driven aircraft of
WWI and WWII, but has since
been used to describe all fighter
and bomber aircraft the United
States military has flown and
retired from service. This sec-
ond installment of “Celebrating
100 Years of Naval Aviation”
centers on the times of conflict
in the Nation’s history where
the Warbirds served with dis-
tinction.
With America’s entrance into
WWI the Navy’s aviation pro-
gram was still relatively new,
with only 38 pilots and a lim-
ited number of planes, the Navy
quickly trained pilots and built
up its air forces to answer the
country’s call to arms. Aircraft
like the Curtiss N-9, R6L, and
HS-IL would fly combat mis-
sions during the war, not only
escorting ships and scouting
ahead of the fleet, but search-
ing out U-boats and bombing
targets.
The successes of these early
aircraft would prove that avia-
tion was an important part of
the Navy.
After the war, America began
to build more durable aircraft
and ships specifically designed
to carry these airplanes into
battle. USS Langley (CV-1), the
first Aircraft Carrier, was com-
missioned in 1922 and would
serve the Navy until 1942.
Legendary ships like Enterprise,
Hornet and Yorktown would
carry on the legacy the Langley
began.
World War II saw the emer-
gence of the aircraft carrier as
the crown jewel of the Navy
replacing the position long
held by the almighty battle-
ship. Fighter and bomber air-
craft like the F6F Hellcat, the
SB2C Helldiver, F4F Wildcat,
TBF Avenger, and F4U Corsair
ravaged the Japanese fleet and
island strongholds in battles
like Coral Sea, Guadalcanal,
Photo by PH2 Daniel J. McLain
HAMPTON, Va. - An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VFA-103), and a Korean War-vintage FG-1D
(Goodyear built version of the F4U) Corsair fly in formation during the Navy Legacy Flight at the 2005 Air Power over Hampton Roads air show held at Langley Air
Force Base on May 14, 2005. For nearly 70 years the iconic Skull and Crossbones have flown into battle, with three different squadrons, utilizing nine different aircraft,
ranging from the propeller driven F4U Corsair, and F6F Hellcat to the jet propelled F-8 Crusader, F-4 Phantom, F-14 Tomcat and ultimately the F/A-18 Super Hornet.
The Squadrons were VF-17, VF-84 and VF-103.
Midway, Okinawa, and a score that I didn’t experience when peller driven A-1 Skyraiders to the end of the Cold War,
of other battles, long forgotten, flying my plane against anti- from Attack Squadron Twenty- the Navy would advance its
except by the men who fought aircraft fire,” said Bush. five (VA-25) that scored the aviation program with fighters
them. During WWII the Grumman first “gun” kill of the Vietnam like the Grumman F-14 Tomcat,
Numerous naval aviators F6F Hellcat, achieved a stag- Conflict, proving that the and McDonnell Douglas F/A-18
owed their lives to the brave gering 5,271 kills with a loss gun could still play a criti- Hornet, which would both see
crews of America’s silent ser- of only 270 Hellcats, a 19-1 kill cal role in dog-fighting. Navy combat during Operation Desert
vice in WWII, as submarines ratio. It is one of the highest kill Lieutenant Clinton B. Johnson Storm, Operation Enduring
would surface during battles to ratios of any aircraft, from any and Lieutenant Junior Grade Freedom and Operation Iraqi
Freedom, until the Tomcat’s
pluck downed pilots from the nation, in any war. Charles W. Hartman would
retirement in 2006.
sea. Navy pilots, like former Through the Korean War and share credit for the historic
In 2006, the last Tomcat
President George H.W. Bush, the Vietnam Conflict American kill, as their A-1’s shot down a
squadron transitioned over to
who was shot down twice dur- aircraft continued to become Soviet Mig-17.
ing the war, is one of those men more high tech, utilizing jet “Jet pilots gave us a lot of the new F/A-18 Super Hornet,
grateful for the courage and engines and new weapons like grief being old prop pilots,” said which is bigger and carries
dedication of submariners. air-to-air missiles that would Johnson, during a television more munitions than the origi-
“I saw this thing coming change dog-fighting tactics. The special highlighting the histor- nal Hornets, Thus adding one
out of the water and I said to Navy would advance its arsenal ic first ‘gun kill’ of the war. more legendary aircraft to the
myself, ‘Jeez, I hope it’s one with fighters like the F-86 Sabre, “That made us more aggressive list of Navy Warbirds.
of ours,’” Bush remarked in an F-8 Crusader, F-4 Phantom and I think. We were just a tiny bit No matter how far aviation
interview. bombers like the A-6 Intruder wilder.” advances, names like Hellcat,
Dauntless, Avenger, Crusader,
Bush spent 30 days on USS and A-7 Corsair II. The Skyraider, introduced
Skyraider, Phantom, Intruder
Finback (SS 230) and would Many of these new aircraft during the closing stages of
and Tomcat continue to ring
remark of his time on the sub were built without machine WWII, was still serving in the
throughout the Navy’s history
that saved his life. guns as some experts believed Navy and Air Force during
as aircraft that not only protect-
“I thought I was scared at the gun was a relic of a bygone Vietnam due to its versatility
ed the nation, but served with
times flying into combat…There era and was no longer needed. and ability to stay over a target
distinction and left their mark
was a certain helpless feeling However in June 1965, it for hours, while jets could not.
in combat aviation.
when depth charges went off was two “low and slow” pro- After the war in Vietnam,

Web site links unemployed vets, spouses to jobs “That’s the crux of the program,” Thurgood because if you look at the unemployment rate, and
By Terri Moon Cronk
American Forces Press Service
said. “It’s a mutually beneficial program where the
employer gets someone who’s drug-free, under-
“Veterans bring a maturity. the demographic of 18-to-24-year-olds, and then
break that down into veterans, it’s higher than the

WASHINGTON - Unemployed veterans, wound-

ed warriors, reserve-component service members
and their spouses searching for jobs can find one-
stop shopping at a Web portal designed just for
them.
Operated by the Army Reserve, the military-
friendly Employee Partnership of the Armed Forces
at http:www.EmployerPartnership.org lends assis-
tance not only to those looking for a job, but also
to public and private employers who are ready to
hire former service members and help to support
the troops, said Maj. Gen. Keith L. Thurgood, deputy
chief of the Army Reserve.
“It’s all about connecting supply and demand,”
Thurgood said.
Employers are attracted to veterans because they
are highly skilled leaders from the finely tuned mili-
tary atmosphere, the general explained.
stands collaboration, [and] can think strategically
and act at a tactical level to get the job done.”
Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff, is a longtime advocate of hiring
veterans.
“Veterans bring a maturity. They bring leader-
ship. They bring a life experience,” he said last year.
“They bring a dedication they may not have had
when they were 17, 18 or 19 years old, when they
were coming out of high school or in the first couple
years of college.”
Thurgood said the portal, launched on Veterans
Day, still is in its infancy, but already has 7,500
registered users.
“We’ve got over 1,300 [employers with job open-
ings], including 95 Fortune 500 companies,” he
said.
While many job Web sites exist on the
Internet, Thurgood said, veterans should know
They bring leadership.
They bring a life experience.”
Maj. Gen. Keith L. Thurgood,
deputy chief of the Army Reserve
EmployerPartnership.org offers a personal touch,
such as a resume-building feature that translates
military language into civilian terms. Deciphering
“military speak” is a common concern for human
resources people in the corporate world, the general
added.
“We take [a military specialty] and translate it into
something an HR professional can understand,” he
said. “That’s a very important piece of what we do.”
And it’s not just about the military, Thurgood said.
“It’s about a national program we need to put in
place to share this great resource that we call people,
national average.”
And sometimes, he added, the rate of unemploy-
ment among veterans is twice of the rate among
civilians.
“We have ability to reach out to you personally to
help you get your resume right, help you through
the interview process, and make the right connec-
tions with employers,” the general said. “The per-
sonal touch is something we provide that nobody
else does.”
The portal also has advice for veterans who want
to start a business, Thurgood noted, offering train-
ing that explains how to become a smarter business
person and entrepreneur.
“It’s free, it’s easy, and it’s a great way for us to
connect the great skill sets that we bring to corporate
America,” he said. “In my opinion, our great military
does two things well: it delivers results and grows
leaders. That’s exactly what America needs.”

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