Volume 9 - Issue 6 June 2016

Director’s Corner/MCPON
Resident Recognition
Resident Life/Pictures
Shipmates,
Director’s Corner
I want to mention three prominent calendar events this month; “Flag Day,” “Father’s Day” and the start of the summer season.
Flag Day is observed every year on the 14th of June. It is a time to respect the flag, to celebrate its origin, and to honor those who
created the first flag. The flag flies over the United States to remind us that we are one nation, a nation under God; to remind us
that we are a nation that is indivisible; and to remind us each day of those who fought to protect all who live within this nation.
Father’s Day is on the third Sunday in June. It is not a federal holiday but never the less, it is a very special day, a day where it celebrates the contributions of fathers and father figures in the lives of their children. On June 19th, be sure and give your dad a call.
He will surely be pleased to hear from you.
Officially “summer” starts June 20th. Summer brings hotter temperatures; hotter temperatures bring increased swimming pool
usage. Swimming pools have the tendency to become the popular gathering place for some comradery and sun. As a reminder,
you may use the pool during the hours posted and in accordance with pool instructions, no exceptions. Pay particular attention to
and in particular the following:
Residents and Guests Only. The use of the pool was meant for residents and a guest. No one under the age of 18 years old will be
permitted in the pool or pool area.
Glass Bottles and Containers.
Let’s keep the pool area safe for those barefoot swimmers and sunbathers. Stepping on broken glass can definitely put a damper
on things. So please keep all glass containers out of the pool area.
No Alcohol in the pool area.
Norfolk Police Officers patrolling the property have the authority to and will write you a citation for an open alcohol container, so
“use good judgement.”
As always, stay safe!
Director of Operations
JUNE 2016
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Bottom Line Up Front:
June is National Safety Month
Slimming the Seabag
After six years in the fleet and some controversy, the blue-and-gray cammies could be headed for Davy Jones' seabag.
The digital blue Navy Working Uniforms were a fleet mainstay until 2013 after they were found to be unsafe to wear while fighting
a fire. One plan is ditching these blue Navy working uniforms in favor of their green cousin. The service could potentially save millions by switching to the woodland cammies already worn by Seabees and master-at-arms. The green-and-tans are also not flameresistant but would be the standard for ashore wear; flame-resistant coveralls and flight suits are mainstays for at-sea wear.
Dumping the digital blues, also known as the NWU Type I, is a move that's been quietly discussed by leadership in recent years.
“I think that there are a lot of folks who wouldn’t be sad, I guess, if Navy working uniform Type I went away,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson said in an interview.
He’s heard sailor's complaints that the heaviness of the fabric makes it hot from shoulders to boots. Sailors have told him it's “very
uncomfortable,” he said.
Sure, the blue NWUs have been popular with those who like the battle dress-styling. But its camouflage is an open joke. Sailors
have called it their “blueberries” and gagged that their foremost value is concealing paint spills. Even the Navy secretary has
mocked it, saying three years ago that “the great camouflage it gives is if you fall overboard.”
Richardson, who signs off on all uniform decisions, wants to make sailors' uniforms more functional and to achieve the aim of
many previous CNOs: slimming down the seabag, a move that will save the service millions of dollars. Another option to accomplish that is to dump the poly-cotton utility coveralls; like the NWU, these uniforms will melt in a fire but are still issued to every
sailor. There's a possibility that the service could make a custom seabag for different types of duty or add a flame-resistant uniform
to the seabag.
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Resident Recognition
"Let’s take a look at the whole sea bag and see if we can’t make it a little bit
more sensical.
What’s Next?
It could be a good time to dump the blueberries. Congress is pressing for
cost-savings by consolidating the explosion of service-specific camouflage to
what conceals best.
The Navy has spent $224 million just to develop and initially field the NWU
Type I's, according to a 2010 Government Accountability Office report.
The NWUs were envisioned as the service's everyday uniform, to be worn in
classrooms, at shore-based commands and in ships and squadrons. Accessories like the fleece and parka were offered to make it wearable in cold and
wet weather. But the uniform has since been ruled unfit for wear aboard
ships at sea after revelations it would melt and burn up in a fire, and officials
are asking whether it should continue to be a seabag item.
HomePort Hampton Roads would like to recognize
Madison Samrawharton from Sanford FL. Madison has been a resident with PPV for over 8
months and enjoys living off the ship in her own
place and attending HHR events.
Madison is stationed onboard the USS George H. W.
Bush (CVN77) homeported in Norfolk, VA. Madison
plans on attending college to become an
Anesthesiologist.
Her favorite sports team is the New York Rangers.
Thanks for your support Madison!
Slimming the seabag is easier said than done. Many before have tried to
tackle it. Few have succeeded.
Beyond saying that nearly everything is on the table, CNO didn’t say which
way he is leaning.
"These are important decisions and so you want to do them thoughtfully,”
he said. "I would say that in the next few months we might be ready to come
out with our next step forward.”
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You never know when you or a family
member could be in need.
Pool Rules
No Persons under 18 years of age
may use the pool or pool facilities.
No Smoking or Alcohol consumption allowed.
Easy 250
No Glass or Breakable containers allowed.
Proper Swimwear Required.
Only 1 Guest Per Resident
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Noise Levels
Excessive noise which disturbs others
is not permitted.
Please be respectful of your neighbors at all
times,
loud music or loud TV’s, and engine noise
must be kept to
a minimum after 10:00 P.M. nightly.
Thanks for your cooperation.
How many
are there?
Be the first to locate, count and call with the
correct number of these.
Including this one to win the prize.
Contact Mary at
757-233-4291 with your answer.
Local Hiking, Biking, & Walking Paths
PPV RESIDENTS ONLY
The Noland Trail at Mariners’ Museum Park
Newport News Park
Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
First Landing State Park
Northwest River park
Holidays & Commemorative Days
FLAG DAY - JUNE 14TH
FATHER’S DAY -JUNE 19TH
SUMMER SOLSTICE - JUNE 20TH
MWR RUN SCHEDULE
Run For Glory 5K @ JEB Little Creek, June 9th
Summer Fever 5K @ NWS Yorktown, June 17th
Inflatable 5K Family Face Off @ NAVSTA Norfolk, July 16th
Run with the Chiefs 5K @ NAVSTA Norfolk, Aug. 19th
Labor Day 5K @ JEB Fort Story, Sept. 7th
WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME
Every room has a mini cable box to
enhance your service.
NEVER REMOVE THIS MINI BOX FOR
ANY REASON!!!
Gary Newell - Cox Communication Representative
ACTIVITIES ALLEY
757-724-5782
HomePort Hampton Roads
If you need new service or transfer of existing
service call Gary. He will give you a free install.
offers free activities all month long. Free food & Prizes.
Check the monthly calendars for events, dates and times.
If your service is not working please call
Mary McQuesten - Activities Coordinator
Call for info: 757-233-4291
757-233-3302 the 24 hour service desk to
place a service work order.
[email protected]
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June 2016 Calendar for Bldg. C - 9 and Bldg. Q-80
Wednesday - June 1st- Bowl-A-Rama - Pierside Lanes
Wednesday - June 8th - Free Movie Night - Main Gate Theater
Thursday - June 9th - MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
Friday to Sunday - June 10th to June 12th - ADVENTURE WEEKEND
Saturday - June 11th - Liberty in the Community
Happy
Birthday
From HHR!
Iyesha G. 6/17
Brandon T. 6/20
Amy R. 6/27
Tuesday - June 14th - HELLO SUMMER LUAU
Wednesday - June 15th - Bowl-A-Rama - Pierside Lanes
Thursday - June 16th - Paint & Sip - Q-80
Saturday - June 18th - OBX TRIP
Tuesday - June 21st - Guy’s Guide: CAR MAINTENANCE
Wednesday - June 22nd - Free Movie Night - Main Gate Theater
Saturday - June 25th & June 26th - GREAT RACE
Monday - June 27th - Book Club - C-9
Wednesday - June 29th - Triple Threat Challenge Bldg. Q-80
Thursday - June 30th - INDEPENDENCE DAY COOKOUTS (both centers)
All Tournaments begin at 6:00 P.M.
Call 444-4033
for more information.
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