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Vol. 21, No. 43 Norfolk, VA | flagshipnews.com | 10.31-11.6.13
NAVSTA Norfolk takes a stand against domestic violence
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By MC2 Molly Greendeer Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs
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Chief of Naval Personnel visits NECC By MC2 Steven Hoskins NECC Public Affairs
VIRGINIA BEACH
The Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) Vice Adm. Bill Moran visited Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), Oct 23. CNP visited NECC to tour its facilities and familiarize himself with the Navy’s expeditionary forces and their capabilities. The tour showcased NECC’s assets and provided Moran with an opportunity to interact with the Sailors who make the expeditionary forces operational. “When you get out and see what Sailors are doing in the fleet, operating the gear that they have trained for, there’s a lot of pride, a lot of enthusiasm about what they do,” said Moran. “Sailors want us to know what capabilities they
Speaking with the CNP was needed, especially when you’re in an expeditionary community.” -Chief Yeoman Chanreka Leftridge
have and of course they want our support in Washington D.C. That’s why I came out to find out what NECC has, what they need and to make sure requirements are represented inside the Pentagon and elsewhere in Washington D.C.” Moran began his visit at Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 where he observed equipment demonstrations followed by a
MC2 Jared Aldape Sailors from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 describe the nomenclatures of the KM 37 helmet while presenting a technical demonstration to Vice Adm. William Moran, Chief of Naval Personnel.
visit to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit (EODTEU) 2. “The role of the expeditionary capabilities, I think, will be as important in the future as it has been in the last ten years,” said Moran. “They can go to places
and participate in the kind of operations and training with friends and allies around multiple regions throughout the world that we want to stay connected to, and partner with many navies – small and large
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SAILORS RECOGNIZED FOR SAPR WORK JEBLCFS Sailors recognized for work in SAPR Safe Helpline
By MCSN Justin R. DiNiro NPASE-East
VIRGINIA BEACH
Sailors aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story (JEBLCFS) were recognized by Capt. Frank E. Hughlett, JEBLCFS commanding officer, for their work with the installation’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program, during a recognition ceremony Oct. 23. The SAPR program began February 2004 to raise awareness about sexual assaults and harassments and to reduce the number of sexual assault crimes within the Armed Forces.
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Legalman 1st Class Cynthia Honcharik assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group 2, Navy Counselor 1st Class Kathleen Parson assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group 2, and Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Carla Santiago with Boone Branch Health Clinic were all recognized for their work with the base’s SAPR Safe Helpline. “People like LN1 doing what they do on the deck plates helps get the job done,” said Hughlett. “We couldn’t do it without them.” In addition to working with the SAPR programs at their respective commands, the Sailors routinely volunteered their time to work with SAPR advocates on a base-wide level to man the SAPR hotlines
AWARD Laura Baxter, publisher and general manager for Flagship Inc. and Military Newspapers of Virginia (MNV), has been selected as the Navy’s 2012 Spirit of Hope winner.
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and assist callers who are reaching out for help through the hotlines. The Sailors went beyond their daily SAPR assignments by volunteering their time after duty hours to ensure the hotlines were properly manned. “It goes to show the work that we do is being noticed,” said Honcharik. “From a legal perspective, we can educate Sailors about the legal steps and processes so they aren’t discouraged from coming forward.” SAPR hotlines are manned and running all hours of the day, every day, so that victims reaching out for help get the help and care they seek.
COMING SOON: FLAMERESISTANT COVERALLS The new Flame Resistant Variant (FRV) coveralls will begin being distributed to Sailors in the fleet before the end of the year and will initially be provided to the crews of ships scheduled to deploy in early 2014.
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October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) throughout the Navy and Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk is doing its part to educate personnel on the dangers and effects of domestic violence and encouraging everyone to do their part to stop it should it occur. “Domestic violence happens in all types of families and relationships,” said Vice Adm. William Moran, deputy chief of naval operations (manpower, personnel, training and education), in a Navywide message. “The Navy is absolutely committed to strengthening families and preventing abusive behavior. We must continually strive to create an organizational culture that encourages speaking out and taking action to prevent domestic violence incidents. We cannot remain silent; prevention and intervention programs are available for anyone who needs help.” This year, the Navy has adopted, “Silence Hides Violence,” as its DVAM theme to encourage every member of every community to use their voices against domestic violence. The theme will also center on the impact of getting help for a victim of abuse, as well as the consequences of a victim and the community remaining silent in the face of abuse. “Just like sexual assault, domestic violence is not something we tolerate here at NAVSTA Norfolk,” said Capt. David A. Culler, NAVSTA Norfolk commanding officer. “I greatly appreciate all the hard work of the family advocacy program coordinators, both Navy and civilian. Our goal is to prevent domestic violence from happening by educating our Sailors and raising as much awareness as possible. What is most important is ensuring the victims get all the help they need and offenders are held
» see MONTH | A6 ■ history The concept of Domestic Violence Awareness Month began as a “Day of Unity” in October 1981, and soon after evolved into an entire week. In 1987 the first monthly observance took place.
HOMEARAMA This weekend will be the last chance to visit the 31st annual Homearama, a singlesite display of fully furnished and fully landscaped custom showcase homes.
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