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NEW YORK - The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) prepares to pass under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge as it enters the New York Harbor, May 25. USS New York has 7.5 tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center towers forged into her bow and is participating in the 24th annual Fleet Week New York. For more on New York City Fleet Week 2011, see pages 3 through 6.

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SUBASE remembers Battle of Midway

By Lt. Jennifer Cragg Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs Officer MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair SUBASE Public Affairs

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GROTON, Conn. There are many battles during the Second World War that stir emotions of the American public. D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, Guadalcanal are all names famous with the public and service members past and present but one battle holds special meaning with United States Navy, the Battle of Midway. The battle, occurring a mere six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, would come to represent the turning point of the war in the Pacific. During a commemoration ceremony June 3, at Naval Submarine Base New Londons (SUBASE) Historic Ship Nautilus, Sailors, veterans, distinguished guests, and even school children stopped to remember and honor the sacrifices made during the historic battle. Retired Master Chief Deen Brown, guest speaker for last Fridays event,

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Photo by MC1(AW) Peter Blair

GROTON, Conn. Retired Master Chief Radioman Deen Brown and Rear Admiral Michael McLaughlin, Commander Submarine Group Two, place a ceremonial wreath in the Thames River during the Battle of Midway Commemoration at Naval Submarine Base New London, June 3. Master Chief Brown served aboard USS Trout (SS 202) during the Battle of Midway and shared his experiences and memories of the battle with personnel in attendance during the ceremony.

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Thrift Shop Stuff A Bag Blow Out Sale
The Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop will host a Stuff A Bag Blow Out Sale, June 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Patrons pay $3 for everything they can fit into a paper grocery bag. What a deal! Help us with our warm weather clearance! The Thrift Shop is located in Building 108, next to the Navy Exchange Furniture Store. Normal Hours are Monday, 10 a.m. to noon; Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

was a radioman serving aboard the Tambor-class submarine USS Trout (SS 202) during the Battle of Midway. He gladly related not only how the submarine force played a key

role in the watershed battle, but also the monumental contributions the force had during World War II. The Battle of Midway was indeed the turning

point for the war. The Japanese were the aggressors before the battle, but afterwards the tide had turned, said Brown. Their prime concern [after the battle] was to defend their

outposts, which ultimately they couldnt defend in the end. As the battle began, U.S. Naval forces were sorely outnumbered, and

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50-year Submariners join Holland Club

By BM3 Bradley Stephenson

GROTON, Conn. More than 70 former submarine Sailors were inducted into the prestigious Holland Club in the Dealey Center Theater during a ceremony June 4. To become a member of the club, a Sailor must be qualified for submarines for 50 or more years. This years inductees ranged in age from 68 to 84-years old, many were retired; others had been in the Navy for two to three years. The master of ceremonies was Submarine Veterans Inc (SUBVETS) Groton Commander, John Carcioppolo, who began the event by lauding the inductees accomplishments and

honoring them for the part they played in both submarine and Navy history. This is about recognition. This is about our way of paying them back for their service to their country. This is our way of paying respect for leading the way in submarining, and for their sacrifices as Sailors and Submariners, said Carcioppolo. Rear Admiral McLaughlin, Submarine Commander, Group Two, also stressed the significance of the event. It is important for us to know what weve done in the past to really set the sights for what we should do in the future. Carcioppolo then read several letters to the group, from McLaughlin, Vice Adm. John Richardson, Commander,

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GROTON, Conn The newest members of the Holland Club pose for a photo after the induction ceremony in the Dealey Center Theater at Naval Submarine Base New London on June 4. Inductees must have been qualified on submarines for 50 years with membership in the United States Submarine Veterans Inc. More than 70 Submariners were inducted during the ceremony, but several inductees could not attend.

Submarine Forces, Rear Adm. James F. Caldwell, Jr., Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick West, and Holland Clubs commander. The letters each expressed

gratitude to the new members for their service and congratulated them on their accomplishment in attaining the honor of membership. Tom Russell, SUBVETS Groton Chaplain, provided the benediction and the invoca-

tion, and Jennifer Emmerson sang the National Anthem. The Holland Club is part of the SUBVETS organization, and was named after John Philip Holland, an engineer who designed the first US Navy submarine.

2 THE DOLPHIN Thursday, June 9, 2011

NBHC Sailor chosen Serviceperson of the Month

By Lena Blanch

This newspaper is an authorized publication for personnel of the Department of Defense and their families. Contents of The Dolphin are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the Department of the Navy. 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 Public Affairs Officer - Christopher Zendan Editor - Sheryl Walsh Editorial Assistant - Christina Lough Public Affairs Staff - MCC(SW) James ODonnell, MC1(AW) Peter Blair, BM3 Bradley Stephenson and SN Michael Henderson NEWS - The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of the Naval Submarine Base New London. News items and photos must be received by 4 p.m. the Friday before publication. News ideas and questions can be directed to Christopher Zendan at 694-5980. Readers can e-mail us at dolphin@ctcentral.com. Log onto the Web site at www.dolphin-news.com. ADDRESS - The Dolphin staff can be reached at 694-3514 or write to: The Dolphin, Naval Submarine Base New London PAO, Box 44, Groton, CT 06349-5044. All news releases should be sent to this address. ADVERTISING - Advertisements are solicited by Shore Line Newspapers and not the editorial staff or Public Affairs Office. Inquiries regarding advertisements should be directed to the Display Advertising or Classified Advertising departments. Display Advertising, Laura Carpenter at (203) 7522704, Betsy Lemkin at (203) 752-2706 and Mercy Mosher at (203) 752-2702 Classified Advertising (in Conn.) (800) 922-7066 Classified Advertising (outside Conn.) (203) 789-5200 The Dolphin is published every Thursday by Shoreline Newspapers, 40 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511. Telephone (203) 752-2701. Minimum weekly circulation 10,000. John Slater, General Manager Shore Line Newspapers The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the Naval Submarine Base New London Public Affairs Office. The Dolphin is published by Shoreline Newspapers, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of Defense or the U.S. Navy under exclusive written contract with the Naval Submarine Base New London. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts of supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense or Shoreline Newspapers of the products and services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. This newspaper is printed on recycled newsprint. Please help conserve our resources and recycle this paper when you are finished with it.

GROTON, Conn. A Navy Corpsman assigned to Naval Submarine Base New Londons Naval Branch Health Clinic was recently recognized as Serviceperson of the Month for May 2011. Hospitalman Russell Rider was honored at the Bella Fiore Restaurant on June 1st by the Norwich Rotary. The Service Person of the Month program provides community recognition of outstanding active duty enlisted personnel stationed in the Groton-New London area. Championed by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut in cooperation with active duty units of military based in the area, the program is actively supported by local service clubs and civic organizations who celebrate the monthly awardees at events sponsored by the clubs or organizations. Rider volunteered 70 hours of off duty time to assist with the Boxes for Soldiers 2010 Event. With his help, 310 packages were mailed to deployed service members all over

Photo by Lena Blanch

NORWICH, Conn. - Deny Hicks, left, of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, hands Hospitalman Russell Rider the plaque honoring him as Service Person of the Month for May 2011.

the world. Rider dedicated 160 hours of off-duty time volunteering with the Plainfield Recreation Program as a youth sports coach. He coached youth softball and basketball to 42 children from the ages of 7 to 11 during the spring and fall seasons. He also served as a member of the

Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton Color Guard. He was presented with the following: A savings bond from The Day; a savings bond from the Submarine Force Library and Museum; a check from the Navy League of Eastern Connecticut; a gift certificate from Malloves Jewelers; two adult tickets

to the Mystic Aquarium; two adult tickets to the Mystic Seaport; four tickets for the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center; two tickets for the Black Hawk Fishing Boat; savings bonds from the Norwich Rotary; a certificate and a plaque from the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut.

BBC awards scholarship

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GROTON, Conn. Kaitlyn Powers (center) smiles after being awarded the $2,500 Balfour Beatty Communities (BBC) Foundation scholarship for the 2011-2012 academic year, May 26 at the BBC Center. Shown left to right: Michelle Schukoske, Senior Community Manager for Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE), Chief Master at Arms Eric Powers, Kaitlyn Powers, Kobe Powers, Commander Michael Pennington, SUBASE Executive Officer.

USS Annapolis class graduates from SUBSCOL

Class (Submarines) Terrill Bennett and FT1 (SS) Boris Skopovi were class instructors. Seaman Recruit Gregory Mosgeller was Class Honorman with a 97.15 Grade Point Average. Mosgeller, who was also meritoriously advanced because of his academic performance, continues in the Apprentice Team Training (ATT) pipeline. SR Gabriel Inocencio was recipient of the Submarine Leagues William Purdum Award for most improved student. Inocencio joins Mosgeller in ATT. Electricians Mate 2nd Class Kendrick Sanderson received the Navy League Award for his academic efforts. Sanderson also continues in ATT. Yeoman 3rd Class Eric Rattler received the Submarine Veterans Heritage Award as Class Leader. With Grade Point Averages over 90.0, Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Roche,

GROTON, Conn. - Sixty-three Sailors, Class 11240/11250, USS Annapolis (SSN 760), graduated from Basic Enlisted Submarine School, May 21, in ceremonies at Wilkinson Hall attended by guests of the Legion of Valor. Electronics Technician 2nd Class (Submarines) David Pennick, Fire and pay the applicable Control Technician 1st Legion to raise amount for dues. flag on Flag Day For more information Commander American Legion Post contact 114 in Groton will have John Carcioppolo at The P r o f e s s i o n a l River Highlands in retired will also receive bers can visit www.travGolfers A s s o c i a t i o n Cromwell, Conn., June complimentary admis- elerschampionship.com a flag raising on Flag (860) 5147064. T r a v e l e r s 20 through 26. week by preDay, June 14 at 8 a.m. Cub Scouts looking Championship is sup- One highlight of this sion alltheir identifica- and enter the promo senting code: MILITARY2011 to in front of Groton City porting the United States years events will be tion card at the gate. get their electronic tickHall. for participants Armed Forces with a the Patriots Outpost. Military veterans and ets online (although a Cub SUBVETS announce Groton Scout Pack 40 in number of military The air-conditioned their dependents can valid ID will still need is seeking par- appreciation opportuni- venue will offer free purchase a discount- to be presented at the June events ticipants to join them. ties presented by Saint food and beverages ed ticket for $20 with gate for admission). in grades Francis Hospital and June 22 through 26 for 50 percent of the cost On June 14, SUBVETS Children Military veterans WWII will have their Kindergarten through Medical Center. The all active, reserve and donated to Birdies for wanting to purchase monthly social and 4th are welcome to join. weeklong salute gives retired military service the Brave, a PGA tour their discounted tickets Scouting offers a military personnel and members and United military outreach char- online can visit www. lunch at 11:30 a.m., at well-rounded program their families a chance States veterans. ity. travelerschampionship. the clubhouse. Military personActive, retired and com and enter the promo The Holland Club will to encourage personal to see some of the best have their monthly lun- growth, responsibility, golfers compete at TPC nel, active, reserve or reserve service mem- code: VETERANS2011. cheon, June 21 at 11:30 confidence, social skills, and leadership. a.m. at the clubhouse. For additional All events are only contact open to members and information, As summer quickly approaches, the statistical data necessary to deter- courses, and bus schedules needed. Dominic Rondina, at family fun in the sun fills our mine the number of teachers needed As a result, a school may not have their guests. The only requirement D R o n d i n 0 1 @ y a h o o . minds. Thoughts of registering for for the following school year and the correct number of teachers to for membership in U.S. com or http://www. the upcoming school year may be the amount of materials they need effectively teach, necessitate higher Submarine Veterans pack40cubs.50g.com/. the furthest thing from your (and to order. In addition, principals use student-to-teacher ratios, or students Inc. is to be designated Boy Scout information your students) mind. However, the registration data for determin- may not have the opportunity to its June, and New London County ing which courses and the number take their first choice of courses. qualified in submarines is available as well. schools are trying to get as many of courses that will be offered when By registering early, parents play students as possible registered early school re-opens in the fall. an important role in ensuring their for the 2011-2012 school year. Early registration also allows stu- childs access to the best educational Its not too early to start booking school physidents to attend any classroom ori- experience possible. Why is early school cals for the next school year! Naval Branch Health entations or Back to School Days Local schools want the first day of registration important? Clinic Groton (NBHC) will be starting to do them on Early registration is important to that introduce children and parents school to be as smooth as possible, Wednesdays, beginning June 15. your students educational oppor- to the school ahead of time. This is a and want your children to feel welThe lab will be in the clinic to do blood work tunities. Early registration assists vital opportunity for the student and come and comfortable in their new related to the physicals and parents should bring in schools in obtaining the appropri- parents to explore the school, meet environment. If you havent already, immunization records on their child for review. ate resources for the coming school teachers, and find classrooms before please take the time to register your If summer camp or sports physicals are needed, children today. year. Funding, staffing authoriza- the rush of the first day. parents need to bring those forms in with them. The By waiting until the end of sumIf you have any questions about tions and text book orders are based medical clinic has the blue Connecticut State School on enrollment and enrollment pro- mer to register your student, schools registering your student, contact the Physical forms on hand. jections. When students are regis- arent able to utilize the best figures SUBASE School Liaison Officer at For an appointment, call (888) NAVY MED. tered in advance, it provides schools to determine the number of teachers, (860) 694-3772.

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SR Johnathon Parris, SR Christopher Cutting, SN Stephen Washington, SR Jacob Bianchini, SR Liam Lynch, SeamanApprentice Kevin Huffman, SR Stephen Merz, Seaman Chris Schmitt, SA Timothy Dais, SR Jeremy Kissinger, SA Joseph Weber, Machinist Mate 3rd Class Andrew Patterson, SR Anthony Eodice, SR Connor Matza, SN Joel Kniesley and SN Jeremy Floyd joined Rattler and Mosgeller as Graduates with Distinction.

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USS Iwo Jima Sailors, Marines volunteer at Staten Island cemetery

By MC2 Patrick Gordon Fleet Week New York 2011 Public Affairs

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) Sailors and Marines with the ships command chaplain completed a community relations project at Lake Cemetery in Staten Island May 27. The project was one of many being completed by service members in New York City for this years Fleet Week, May 25 through June 1. The service members were at Lake Cemetery as part of a flag changing and neighborhood Remembrance Day ceremony hosted by the Friends of Abandoned Cemeteries of Staten Island (FACSI). FACSI is a nonprofit organization founded in 1981 to identify, restore and maintain abandoned and neglected cemeteries and those interred within. The Navy and Marine Corps have been instrumental in the restoration of the cemetery, Lynn Roger, a member on the FACSI board of directors and Staten Island Fleet Week said. We have help from so many wonderful organizations and we really appreciate everything the Navy and Marines do to help us in our work. Prior to the ceremony, Iwo Jima Sailors and Marines toured the cemetery and placed small American flags at the graves of Civil War veterans in honor of the 150th anniversary of the

beginning of the conflict. Doing something like this feels pretty good, said Operations Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Halfen, of Hastings, Mich. To honor our fallen is a very good thing. This is my first community relations project, but Id definitely do another after this. The ceremony included remarks from Iwo Jimas command chaplain Commander Tim Oswald, who praised the work of all responsible for maintaining the cemetery. The work done in these cemeteries is so important, Oswald said. Sometimes, it is easy to forget the true meaning of Memorial Day. That is why it is important to remember the stories of those buried here, because they remind us of who we are. Following Oswalds remarks, the Iwo Jima honor guard lowered the cemeterys U.S. flag, folded and replaced it with a new flag donated by the family of local World War II veteran Kenneth Walters. After the ceremony, Oswald thanked FACSI and their continued relationship with the Navy and Marine Corps. Im so glad that they invited us here, Oswald said. Because of the spirit of the holiday, you really get a sense of just how important an event like this is. According to Roger, for the past eight years,

Photo by MC1 Corey Lewis

NEW YORK - Commander William Herrmann, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), places a command coin on the grave of Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Michael P. Murphy, May 28. Murphy, a SEAL and New York native, was killed on active duty in 2005. New York has 7.5 tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center towers forged into her bow and is participating in the 24th annual Fleet Week New York.

FACSI has been working with the Navy and Marine Corps. Since 2005, beautification and

maintenance of Staten Islands abandoned cemeteries had been so successful according

to Oswald, that FACSI focused its relationship solely with the sea services utilizing their vol-

unteer labor to honor the cemeterys residents service to their country and community.

Flag Day ceremony at Mystic Liberty Pole

In accordance with its long tradition, the Mystic Flag Committee will conduct a flag raising ceremony at the historic Liberty Pole in downtown Mystic, June 14. To the bugle call To the Colors the Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 76 will raise the flag on the Liberty Pole promptly at 8 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by all in attendance. Following the flag raising, breakfast will be served at modest cost at the S & P Oyster Company Restaurant and the Annual Meeting of the Mystic Flag Committee will be held. At this meeting plans for repair and refurbishment of the Liberty Pole will be described. This event is open to the public and all are invited and encouraged to attend. A number of local dignitaries are expected to attend the events. For further information, contact John Symons at pjsymons@juno. com or (860) 572-8274; or John Kennedy at Jbken53@sbcglobal.net or (860) 536-4856.

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Sea services take over Big Apple

Photo by MC3 Travis J. Kuykendall

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NEW YORK - Sailors and Marines man the rails as the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) arrives in New York to participate in the 24th annual Fleet Week New York, May 25. Fleet Week has been New York Citys celebration of the sea services since 1984. It is an opportunity for citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see first-hand, the capabilities of todays maritime services.

Service members take a bite out of the Big Apple

By MC2 Donisha Burns Fleet Week New York Public Affairs

NEW YORK - More than 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen invaded New York City May 25th as part of this years Fleet Week New York. The annual celebration, in its 24th year, celebrates the sea services and offers an opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet the men and women who have volunteered to serve their country and protect the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans. In addition to oneon-one interactions with the Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and Marines, ships of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard were pier-side in

Manhattan and Staten Island and open to the general public for tours. The ship tours, which attract more than 2,000 people daily during Fleet Week, give guests a first-hand look at the vessels used by the U.S. maritime services. We run over here every year, said New Jersey native Peter Obrien who was visiting USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), May 27. We love Fleet Week, Im a former Navy third class. Photo by MC1 Richard M. Wolff Iwo, with the USCGC Tampa (WMEC 902) NEW YORK - Sailors visit Times Square during Fleet Week New York 2011, May 25. Fleet Week has been New York Citys celebration of and USCGC Willow the sea services since 1984. It is an opportunity for citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, (WLB 202), was at Pier and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see first-hand, the capabilities of todays maritime services. 88 on the west side People love to see of Manhattan for this above and beyond to is the biggest event we enlistment at ground make sure the service host and we have to zero, studio audienc- Sailors in whites, said years celebration. But events like Fleet members are comfort- meet the service mem- es for live television Mary Borree, MWR shows, and numerous director from Naval Week dont happen in able, said Patrice bers expectations. Service members live concerts, as well as Weapons Station Earl, a vacuum and it takes Simmons, a volunnumerous organiza- teer with the United participated in a num- a kick-off party at the New Jersey. They take tions support and work Services Organization ber of events through- Hard-Rock Cafe hosted pictures, some even supporting Fleet Week out the New York City by Morale Welfare and clap and salute, she to make it happen. added. Its our job to go this year. Fleet Week area, including a re- Recreation.

Service members reenlist at World Trade Center site

By MC1 W. B. Swoboda Fleet Week New York Public Affairs

NEW YORK - Marking a significant milestone in their careers at the most symbolic of places, 12 Sailors and five Coast Guardsmen reenlisted at the site of the World Trade Center, May 26. The group met inside Gate 7 on the southwest side of Ground Zero, where together they raised their hands and swore to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Robert Parker, commander, Atlantic Area led a group of five Coast Guardsmen and Rear Admiral Herman Shelanski, commander, Carrier Strike Group 10 led a group of 12 Sailors in reciting their oaths, calling it an opportunity for enlisted service men and women to remind themselves why they serve their country. I have done a couple hundred of these, but its kind of an emotional event here, Parker said. I cant think of a

better place to have yet another restart to what are the fine careers of these folks that are coming up through our services. The ground zero reenlistment was especially meaningful for Marine Science Technician 2nd Class Heather Clark, who serves aboard U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York from Fayetteville, N.C. It is a real honor to reenlist here at ground zero, Clark said. I originally enlisted in the Coast Guard after 9/11, wanted to join something that is larger than myself and I really wanted to help people. Service members in town for Fleet Week had the opportunity to reenlist at some of the citys most popular attractions. By far, the World Trade Center site got the biggest response, explained Michael Hurley of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, who manages the World Trade Center site and said he receives a number of requests to host military promotion and reenlistment ceremo-

Photo by MC2 Zane Ecklund

NEW YORK - Rear Admiral Herm Shelanski, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, reenlists Sailors at Ground Zero in Manhattan during Fleet Week New York 2011, May 25. Approximately 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen participated in the 24th Fleet Week New York, May 25 through June 1. Fleet Week has been New York Citys celebration of the sea services since 1984. It is an opportunity for citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see first-hand, the capabilities of todays maritime services.

nies. We had an extremely high level of interest in this location, Hurley said. So many want to recommit to their service here, at a place significant to all

Americans. After repeating the oath, Engineman 2nd Class Edward Cooper, stationed on board USS John L. Hall (FFG 32), from Anderson, S.C. Had a chance to take

in the sights of the construction going on all around and congratulate the other Sailors who had reenlisted alongside him. It is an amazing experience, everything

that happened here on 9/11 its just an amazing feeling it just gives you chills, Cooper said. Reenlisting here at ground zero is an outstanding feeling, theres nothing like it.

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A day at the Aquarium

Sailors volunteer for Habitat for Humanity

NEW YORK - Above, Navy Diver 1st Class Michael Patterson, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Expeditioary Support Unit (EODMU) 2, assigned to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/Fort Story, Virginia Beach, Va., plays TicTac-Toe through the aquarium glass with a crowd of young children during a Navy diver demonstration at the New York Aquarium during Fleet Week 2011, May 28. Right, Patterson high-fives a boy through the aquarium glass during the demonstration.

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Ding!

Photo by MC1 Corey Lewis

NEW YORK - Operations Specialist Seaman Tashina Rogers, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), takes part in a Habitat for Humanity Brushes with Kindness community service project at a community center in the Mariners Harbor House on Staten Island, May 26. New York has 7.5 tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center towers forged into her bow and is participating in the 24th annual Fleet Week New York.

And the band played

Photo by MC2 George Trian

NEW YORK - Lieutenant General Dennis Hajlik, commanding general of Fleet Marine Forces, Atlantic, strikes a gavel to ring the bell signaling the close of the day at the New York Stock Exchange during Fleet Week New York 2011, May 27.

Rhode Island Sound plays for children

Photo by MCSA Jesse Monford

NEW YORK - The U.S. Navy Band Northeast, from Newport, R.I., performs on Military Appreciation Day at Times Square during Fleet Week New York 2011, May 27.

Fleet Week gets a blessing

Photo by MC2 Patrick Gordon

Photo by MC2 Matthew R. White

NEW YORK - Musician 3rd Class Tommy Stanley, from Kirbyville, Texas, assigned to the Navy Band Northeast Rhode Island Sound group, high-fives children after a performance on the Coney Island boardwalk during Fleet Week New York 2011, May 26.

NEW YORK - Rabbi Gerald Sussman, from Temple Emanuel Staten Island, N.Y., gives a blessing of the fleet over the 1MC system aboard the amphibious assault ship USS New York (LPD 21), May 26. New York was moored pierside in Staten Island for Fleet Week New York 2011.

USO sponsors Fleet Week Reverse Care Package event

By MC3 Travis J. Kuykendall USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Public Affairs

NEW YORK - Sailors and Marines onboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) participated in a care package event during fleet week on the flight deck, May 26. Service members worked together with United Service Organizations (USO) volunteers to make care packages and distribute them to other ships participating in fleet week. The event is referred to as Fleet Week Reverse Care Package Party. The special care package event was sponsored by USO, Pepsi Corporation, Gatorade and the NFL, who work hand-in-hand to provide care packages to service members all over the world. It was a chance to give back to fellow ship-

mates and other service members, said Yeoman Seaman Derrick Miles. I wanted them to be rewarded because I know what they go through and they deserve it. Pepsi Co. has a long standing relationship with

It was a chance to give back to fellow shipmates and other service members.
Yeoman Seaman Derrick Miles

USO, said Greg Ordway, Pepsi Co. director of brand development, and this year in particular we felt the need to support our sea services and show our

appreciation. This event brought me up close and personal with USO and I saw the degree to which they help us out, said Miles. We really do need them. Sometimes were overseas and they can make the difference. More than 3,000 care packages were filled with drink mix packets, chips, gum, towels, water bottles and other snacks to be handed out to service members. We got a lot of work done and helped make a lot of packages said Miles. It was a great opportunity to network and help our shipmates. While some service members worked to make the care packages, others enjoyed a barbeque with music & entertainment, interactive games, raffle giveaways, and the chance to make their own care packages.

Photo by MC3 Travis J. Kuykendall

NEW YORK - Sailors aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) stack care packages on the flight deck during a USO Reverse Care Package event, May 26. Approximately 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen participated in the 24th Fleet Week New York, May 25 through June 1. Fleet Week has been New York Citys celebration of the sea services since 1984. It is an opportunity for citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see first-hand, the capabilities of todays maritime services.

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Fleeting moment of fame

Photo by MC2 Donisha Burns

NEW YORK - Sailors and Marines attend the NBC television morning news program Today during Fleet Week New York 2011, May 30.

Photo by MC3 Brian Goodwin

NEW YORK - Television show hosts, Regis Philbin and Kelly Rippa of Live with Regis and Kelly, interact with Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen during a taping for Fleet Week 2011, May 25.

Photo by MC1 W. B. Swoboda

NEW YORK - Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen rehearse for the Late Show top ten as part of Fleet Week 2011, May 25. Fleet Week has been New York Citys celebration of the sea services since 1984. It is an opportunity for citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see first-hand, the capabilities of todays maritime services.

Sailors, Marines invade Eisenhower Park from the skies

By MC2 Donisha Burns Fleet Week New York Public Affairs

NEW YORK - The sea services kicked off Memorial Day weekend in Nassau County by hosting a joint air and ground demonstration May 28, at Eisenhower Park, East Meadows, N.Y. This successful event was just part of many of the exciting activities taking place as part of Fleet Week New York 2011, a celebration of the sea services that has been a tradition in the city since 1984. This demonstration allowed Sailors and Marines to display how tactics and technology has evolved. In return, the local community shook hands, took pictures and even received a few autographs from those in uniform. I had a great time, me and my friend even got soldiers to sign our shirt, said eight-year old, John Ranize. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit 12 of Virginia Beach, Va., conducted a rappel demonstration before landing and allowing tours and photo opportunities of their MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter. Photo by MC2 Matthew R. White This is perfect. I didnt expect we would be able to get on the helicopter or shake hands with the service NEW YORK - Explosive Ordnance Disposal 3rd Class Steven Pancoast, from St. Marys, Ga., assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2, based in Virginia Beach, Va., explains items on his vest to children from Leo F. Giblin Elementary School in members, said Ashish Chatur. Following the Navys EOD team, Marines from vari- Freeport, N.Y., during a Fleet Week New York 2011 event, May 26. ous units flew in a pair of AH-1W Cobras and MV-22B citizens of New York and surrounding tri-state area to Ospreys. After landing the Marines conducted basic watching the Air Show changed his plans this year. This is my first time coming out, Ill rate it a 10, meet and share experiences. offloading tactics and showed spectators the proper For more information, visit the official Fleet Week wear of body armor and how to hold and operate besides my nephew, Pvt. Milton is a part of the celebration this time, said Counadis. New York City website at http://www.fleetweeknewsome of the weapons systems. After 24 years, Fleet week continues to be an unpar- york.com. Or visit us on Facebook at: http://www. Michael Counadis, a New Jersey native who usually spends his Memorial Day weekend in South Jersey alleled opportunity for Sea Service members and the facebook.com/FleetWeekNewYork.

The sands of time square

Photo by MC2 Eric S. Garst

NEW YORK - Service members surround a sand sculpture created for a special taping of the Sand Masters television show salute to the Centennial of Naval Aviation during Fleet Week New York 2011, May 29.

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Cross Hall fires up the outdoor grill

Out with the old

Photo by MC1(AW) Peter Blair

GROTON, Conn. - Framed by the arm of a construction excavator, June 6, the remnants of the former Submarine Learning Center (SLC) Headquarters awaits its final destruction. The SLC staff, who oversee the curriculum of Naval Submarine School, moved into their new facility in March of this year. The old SLC headquarters is slated to become green space.

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help defend the Island of Midway. We deployed 19 submarines, but 11 were positioned in the semi-circle southwest of Midway, said Brown while emphasizing their positioning was the key in protecting the island from Japanese invasion. We had to hold that line, the semi-circle around Midway to ensure the loaded troop transports couldnt gain access. Brown was introduced during the ceremony by Rear Admiral Michael McLaughlin, Commander, Submarine Group Two, and Captain Marc Denno, commanding officer of Naval Submarine Base New London, who provided opening remarks. By the spring of 1942, the outcome of the war was very much in doubt as Americans began to think that the Japanese military was invincible. But the Japanese didnt factor in one key important element, the American spirit, said McLaughlin. During World War II the submarine force comprised less than two percent of the Navys fleet but sank more

GROTON, Conn. - Culinary Specialist 3rd Class (front right) Antonia Leroux and Culinary Specialist Seaman (back right) David Worthington serve hamburgers and hotdogs to waiting Sailors as Naval Submarine Base New Londons (SUBASE) Cross Hall Galley opens its outdoor barbeque grill for the season, June 6. The outdoor grill is open Mondays and Fridays during lunch hours, and serves a wide variety of picnic style food.

the Japanese believed they had the element of surprise. When in fact, the United States had laid a trap for Japan, by falsely sending transmissions that the water desalination facility on Midway was broken. When an intercepted message read AF suffering water shortage, American intelligence new Midway was the target. We are actively preparing to greet our expected visitors with the kind of reception they deserve, said Lieutenant Commander Robert Sawyer, Historic Ship Nautilus Officer in Charge. Sawyer was reading a message sent by Admiral Chester Nimitz to then Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Ernest King. Brown described his experience aboard Trout and the overall submarine mission during the battle. While the Japanese force had deployed 16 submarines, the U.S. had a little more on station to

than 30 percent of Japans navy, including eight aircraft carriers. More importantly, U.S. submarines virtually strangled the Japanese economy by sinking almost five billion tons of shipping, over 60 percent of Japanese merchant marine, according

to congressional records. The Battle of Midway was indeed the turning point of the war, said Denno. Today we remember all those who were lost and honor those who survived, may our nation and our Navy never forget, the

Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway is an important marker in the naval heritage of our nation, having changed the course of the war in the Pacific and world history within just a few short hours on June 4, 1942.

Photo by MC1(AW) Peter Blair

GROTON, Conn. Retired Master Chief Radioman Deen Brown shares his experiences during the Battle of Midway with the personnel in attendance for the June 3 commemoration ceremony. Brown encouraged the Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) Sailors, telling them that one day they would be able to share their experiences with others.

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