Capt. Thomas Slais, commander, Electronic Attack Wing U.S. Pacific Fleet, recently singled out three of his Sailors who served as individual augmentees in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“I have served on an IA in Iraq and understand the demands that are placed on service members, and their families,” said Slais. “I praise their extreme devotion to the mission and the U.S. Navy.”
Storekeeper 3rd Class Michael Walters from Tampa, Fla., received the Joint Service Commendation Medal for meritorious service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as the Resource management, budget non-commissioned officer for Camp Leatherneck from February 2009 to January 2010.
March 4, 2010
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Two employees from the Operations Department took were recently recognized as NAS Whidbey Island’s 2009 supervisory and non-supervisory employees of the year.
Veneranda “Vena” Reyes, budget analyst, was selected as the employee of the year and Don Hill III, fuels management officer, now holds the title of supervisor of the year.
Bill MacMillan, NAS airfield manager, works closely with both of the recipients on a daily basis and was instrumental in writing up their award packets.
“Hill is ‘the man’ that gets fuel to every customer of government fuel products at NAS Whidbey Island,” said MacMillan, who has been recognized twice for the same honor.
Reyes is the only budget analyst for the Operations Department, where she processed over three million dollars worth of funding throughout the year.
March 4, 2010
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Nine TSCOMM Depart-ment Whidbey Island Sailors recently gathered in Stanwood, Wash. to volunteer with Snohomish Countyís Housing Hope to help provide families with a safe, decent and affordable home.
Working side by side with the prospective homeowners, Lt. Marc Schuh, Chief Electronics Technician Eric Dagle, Information Systems Technician 1st Class Matthew Harrison, Electronics Technician 1st Class Anthony Schmakel, Electronics Technician 1st Class Paul Mezack, Electronics Technician 2nd Class (SW) Doug Allen, Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Tyson Diffie, Logistics specialist 2nd Class Crystal Holbrook, and Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Perry Larsen these Sailors learned about their neighbors and surrounding community while getting hands-on training in home construction.
March 4, 2010
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“So that others may live” is not just a motto that the NAS Whidbey Island search and rescue crew live by. So do the eight civilian mechanics, otherwise known as “maintainers” in the NAS Whidbey Island Operations Maintenance Department, who keep the aircraft flying safely.
This extremely talented group of veterans has a combined total of over 250 years of helicopter maintenance experience. They take great pride in performing the upkeep of the station’s two MH-60S Knighthawk assets; they know their efforts provide an invaluable service to our country.
“Maintenance can be a challenge with time constraints due to logistical support,” said Mike Gray, lead supervisor. “We are the only helo outfit stationed on the base and our efforts ensure SAR support is available to the whole Northwest Region.”
March 4, 2010
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In 2006, the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) Electronic Service Record (ESR) was established as the single field-level entry point for Navy service record maintenance. ESR was also designed to replace the enlisted paper Field Service Record (FSR).
In January 2010, the FSR closeout began phasing out predominately by geographic location. You will be notified by your personnel office of when your command is scheduled.
Your personnel office will scan and electronically submit specific FSR documents for inclusion into your Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) as outlined in the Enlisted Field Service Record (EFSR) Closeout Disposition Plan.
March 4, 2010
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The corporate knowledge of NAS Whidbey Island’s federal employees is a valued resource to their military counterparts who must transfer every three years or so.
Navy Munitions Command’s (NMC) CONUS West Division Detachment Whidbey Island recognizes this fact, and fully understands and appreciates their six civilians’ ordnance experience – all 100 years worth, excluding their prior uniformed service.
Master Chief Torpedoman’s Mate Michael Vimislik, detachment senior enlisted advisor, and the rest of the military workforce regularly depend upon the experience and expertise of the NMC civilians. The continuity they provide help to ease the training peaks and valleys that are inherent due to the transient nature of Sailors rotating in and out of the detachment.
Civilian employees here are recognized by the detachment, along with the Sailors, on a quarterly and annual basis.
March 4, 2010
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At the onset of the holiday season, the Screaming Eagles embarked on a tri-site deployment. Though they left their families and friends behind at the hardest time of the year, the Sailors of Patrol Squadron (VP) 1 didn’t miss a beat in establishing themselves operationally.
Replacing the manpower of two squadrons, the challenges at the onset were tough, but the professionals in the air and on the ground were able to rise above them with no gap in mission accomplishment.
“Standing up functional maintenance and operations detachments at three major sites has been taxing at all levels of the chain of command, but every day I am blown away at the professionalism and dedication to the mission capability displayed by the members of this squadron,” said Cmdr. Mark Rudesill, commanding officer.
February 25, 2010
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Newly appointed 10th Fleet Commander, Vice Adm. Bernard McCullough, visited Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Whidbey Island Tuesday.
NIOC Sailors briefed their new boss on current mission and operations, and provided a tour of their workspaces.
McCullough assumed the role as Commander of both the newly established U.S. Fleet Cyber Command and the re-established U.S. 10 Fleet Jan. 29 in Fort Meade, Md., in a ceremony presided over by the Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead.
The last time 10th Fleet was in service was during World War II, when it was established by Adm. Ernest King to protect U.S. convoys in the Atlantic and defeat the German U-boat threat.
February 25, 2010
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As the new volunteer coordinator for Patrol Squadron (VQ) 1, Yeoman 1st Class Sophia Graham has taken the lead to help build a strong community. Graham recently stepped in for Senior Chief Aviation Electrician’s Mate Craig Olson who is currently deployed to Iraq.
At VQ-1, many Sailors deploy every two to four months, so they appreciate the volunteers’ efforts at mentoring the young ones left back at home.
“Parents may not have time based on their deployment schedule, so why not pick up the slack and go give that time back at the schools,” said Graham.
Graham recalls her own upbringing, and how volunteers were such a part of her growth and development.
February 25, 2010
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Naval Hospital Oak Harbor has a number of same-day appointments available Monday through Friday. However, these appointments fill up quickly, especially during the flu season.
If you require a same-day appointment, call TRAC at 1-800-404-4506 Option #6 starting at 7 a.m. If the clerk tells you there is nothing that day or the next, ask to be placed on the Unbooked Appointment Report (UAR). Someone from the clinic should call you within 24 hours. Just be sure your contact numbers are up-to-date.
You can also make appointments on-line by registering with TRICAREOnline.com. Follow the directions on the screen to complete your registration. You will need a username and password for each family member account.
February 25, 2010
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