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By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn.
Naval Submarine Base
New Londons (SUBASE)
newest Command Master
Chief (CMC), CMC Tommy
Vatter is no stranger to
command leadership
roles, having been the
Chief of the Boat (COB)
on numerous submarines
here and at Pearl Harbor.
And as the 15th SUBASE
CMC since the position
was established in 1977,
hes looking forward to
continuing the success
set forth by his predeces-
sor and the focus of put-
ting the submarine back
in SUBASE.
Vatter began his turn-
over with former SUBASE
CMC Ray Powell in late
June and formally relieved
him July 5. He is a 26-
year veteran of the U.S.
Navy who spent the first
17 years of his career in
Hawaii and the last nine
years at SUBASE.
I want to help guide
SUBASE in the direction
that CMC Powell did,
said Vatter. Master Chief
Powell turned over a fan-
tastic product; I would
like to continue where he
left off.
Vatter has three mission
priorities for his SUBASE
CMC tour; quality of life
for the Sailors and their
families, mission readi-
ness, and a solid relation-
ship with the tenant com-
mands.
Even though I say I
want to work on these
priorities, I really mean
I want to push forward
with the great work that
SUBASE has already
New CMC looks to continue SUBASE success
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. - Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Command Master Chief Tommy Vatter
works at his desk at SUBASE headquarters having taken the helm as the senior enlisted member at
SUBASE.
DeCA supports Feds Feed Families campaign
By Kevin L. Robinson
DeCA public affairs specialist
FORT LEE, Va.
Commissaries in the
United States have joined
with other government
agencies and organiza-
tions to support the 2011
Feds Feed Families food
drive campaign, which
runs through Aug. 31.
Customers who visit their
military store will see
marked bins near com-
missary entrances or exits,
where they can donate
nonperishable food and
daily hygiene items.
Defense Commissary
Agency facilities are work-
ing with their installation
commands to be drop-off
points for food donations
from commissary cus-
tomers, employees and
other government work-
ers that will go to assist
charitable organizations
such as the base chapel,
installation food locker or
local food bank. The food
drive is coordinated by the
U.S. Office of Personnel
Management and the Chief
Human Capital Council to
encourage federal employ-
ees to help supplement
food banks across the
country.
DeCA is proud to part-
ner with others in our mil-
itary communities to help
support the children and
families who are hardest
hit by our tough econo-
my, said DeCA Director
and CEO Joseph H. Jeu.
Toledo Corpsman receives top honors
By Lt. Jennifer Cragg
Commander Submarine Group 2
Public Affairs
GROTON, Conn. -
An Independent Duty
Corpsman (IDC) aboard
Los Angeles class subma-
rine USS Toledo (SSN 769)
was recognized as the
Submarine Independent
Duty Corpsman of the
Year for 2011 at a com-
mand awards ceremony in
Groton, Conn., July 12.
Hospital Corpsman
1st Class (SS) Aaron P.
McKnight was the recipi-
ent of the award which
is presented annually to
enlisted medical profes-
sionals who have signifi-
cantly contributed to the
combat readiness and
overall health of Sailors
aboard submarines.
Its an honor to be cho-
sen because you are essen-
tially selected by your
peers, said McKnight,
who oversees the medical
care and medical records
of more than 130 officers
and enlisted members sta-
Photo by MC2 David Danals
GROTON, Conn. - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (SS) Aaron McKnight smiles as he walks off stage after being presented the Submarine
Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) of the Year Award for 2011. A IDC is the sole medical provider on every boat in the Submarine Force
today and is directly responsible to the submarines commanding officer for the safety and health of every Sailor onboard.
USS Alexandria receives Safety Excellence Award
From Commander Submarine
Group 2 Public Affairs
GROTON, Conn. - The
Secretary of the Navy
(SECNAV) praised the
commanding officer and
his crew of fast-attack sub-
marine USS Alexandria
(SSN 757) July 7, for their
safety excellence during a
ceremony at the U.S. Navy
Memorial in Washington
D.C.
It is with great pleasure
that I present my Secretary
of the Navy 2011 Safety
Excellence Award in the
Submarine category to
Commanding Officer, USS
Alexandria in recognition
of your ships exceptional
and sustained safety excel-
lence, said SECNAV Ray
Mabus. Bravo Zulu to you
and the crew of Twice as
Strong USS Alexandria.
Nineteen commands
and installations received
the 2010 Department of
the Navy (DON) Safety
Excellence Award for
their safety programs.
Recipients were awarded
with a citation signed by
SECNAV, plaque and the
SECNAVs safety flag,
which they are entitled to
fly for a year.
This award epitomizes
our commands firm belief
in safety, and I couldnt be
more proud of my crew for
receiving this honor, said
Commander Todd Weeks,
USS Alexandria command-
ing officer.
USS Alexandria received
the award based on their
safety-focused culture
which resulted in remark-
able successes including
zero mishaps for the entire
year, zero man hours work
lost, including no electrical
shocks or hazards, accord-
ing to the SECNAV Safety
Excellence citation.
Additionally, Alexandria
received a successful Board
of Inspection and Survey
with no significant safety
discrepancies, according
to the citation. Safety and
risk management are intrin-
sic to effectively prepare
for and complete our mis-
sion, whether at home or
Photo by MC2 Kevin S. OBrien
WASHINGTON - Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus presents the Secretary of
the Navy 2010 Safety Award to Commander Todd Weeks, commanding officer, USS Alexandria (SSN
757) at the U.S. Navy Memorial.
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2 THE DOLPHIN Thursday, July 21, 2011
News in your community
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) Thomas Vatter
Public Affairs Officer - Christopher Zendan
Editor - Sheryl Walsh
Editorial Assistant - Christina Lough
Public Affairs Staff - MCC(SW) James ODonnell,
MC1(AW) Peter Blair, and EM3 Joel Anderson
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
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Office. Inquiries regarding advertisements should be directed
to the Display Advertising or Classified Advertising depart-
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The appearance of advertising in this publication, including
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and services advertised.
Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail-
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This newspaper is printed on recycled newsprint. Please help
conserve our resources and recycle this paper when you are
finished with it.
Volunteers wanted
for lab study
The Naval Submarine
Medi cal Research
Laboratory is currently
recruiting active duty and
past submariners, includ-
ing retirees, to partici-
pate in a research study
looking at the effects of
submarine duty on bone
mineral density and body
composition, which will
be determined by dual
x-ray absorptiometry.
The total time involved
in this study will be
about three hours. As
part of the study, you
will have a free bone and
body composition scan
and answer questions
and receive information
about your dietary and
exercise habits.
If you are interest-
ed, or would like more
information, contact
Lieutenant Heath Gasier
at (860) 694-4680 (heath.
gasier@med.navy.mil) or
Lt. Annely Richardson at
(860) 694-5220 (annely.
richardson@med.navy.
mil).
NBHC booking
school physicals
Its not too early to
start booking school
physicals for the next
school year! Naval
Branch Health Clinic
Groton (NBHC) has
begun conduct i ng
school physicals on
Wednesdays.
The lab will be in the
clinic to do blood work
related to the physi-
cals and parents should
bring in immunization
records on their child
for review.
If summer camp or
sports physicals are
needed, parents need
to bring those forms
in with them. The
medical clinic has the
blue Connecticut State
School Physical forms
on hand.
For an appointment,
call (888) NAVY MED.
Register early for
Fall Festival
If you are an artist, a
craftsman, a local busi-
ness, a local organization
or a food vendor, you can
save $25 by registering for
Grotons Sixth Fall Festival
now. You must register for
the early bird discount by
Aug. 5, to be eligible.
For more information, call
(860) 572-9578 or visit gro-
tonbiz.com. All forms are
available on the site.
The Festival is scheduled
for Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m., at Poquonnock Plains
Park and is a rain or shine
event.
SUBVETS fundraiser
helps Kaps 4 Kids
On July 23, U.S.
Submarine Veterans
Groton Base (SUBVETS)
will be participating in a
Liberty Cruise as a fund
raiser for their Kaps 4 Kids
Program which leaves from
Manhasset Bay Marina in
New York at 7 p.m., goes
to the Statue of Liberty and
returns at 11 p.m.
The cruise costs $110
and includes dinner, three-
hour open bar, DJ and
dancing, and provides a
wonderful nighttime view
of the Manhattan Skyline
and the Statue of Liberty.
Membership in SUBVETS is
not required. Anyone inter-
ested in joining SUBVETS
for this cruise are welcome
to attend.
Bus transportation to/
from Manhasset Bay, as
well as hotel accommoda-
tions as an alternative, have
been arranged. The cost for
the bus transportation or
hotel accommodation is not
included in the cost of the
cruise. Advanced paid res-
ervations are required.
For directions, costs
or additional informa-
tion, contact SUBVETS
Groton Base Commander
John Carcioppolo at
(860) 514-7064 or e-mail
commander@subvetsgro-
ton.org.
Navy Chief of Dental Corps visits SUBASE
MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. -
Rear Admiral Elaine
C. Wagner, Director,
OPNAV (N931) &
Chief, Navy Dental
Corps poses for a
group photo with
dental officers from
Naval Submarine
Base New Londons
(SUBASE) Dental
Clinic, July 14.
Wagner held an
Admirals call with
the officers to pro-
vide information
about the future of
the Dental Corps and
to answer questions
and concerns they
may have.
PCU Minnesota crew meets with
ships sponsor, tours nations capital
From Commander, Submarine
Group Two Public Affairs
WASHINGTON -
Crew members and
their families from the
P r e - C o mmi s s i o n i n g
Unit (PCU) Minnesota
(SSN 783), participated
in a luncheon with the
ships sponsor, Ellen
Roughead, and met with
Minnesota Congressional
Representatives during
their visit to Washington,
D.C., July 14.
During their visit
to the nations capi-
tal, Commander John
Fancher, PCU Minnesota
commanding officer;
Lieutenant Commander
Craig Hempeck, exec-
utive officer; and
Master Chief Electronic
Technician (SS) Randy
Reid, chief of the boat,
visited U.S. Senator Amy
Klobuchar (D-MINN),
prior to the luncheon
with the ships sponsor.
This is an once-in-a-
lifetime experience for our
crew and their families;
we are happy to have
such a great relationship
with Mrs. Roughead, said
Reid. We are thankful to
be in our nations capital
for this visit and to meet
with representatives from
our namesake state.
The Senior Sailor of the
Quarter, Machinists Mate
First Class (SS) Gabriel
Piehl; Junior Sailor of
the Quarter, Electronic
Technician Second Class
(SS) Daniel Johnson;
and Ombudsman Katrina
Piehl also accompanied
the senior leadership to
meet with the Minnesota
senator.
During their visit,
retired Vice Admiral John
G. Cotton gave the crew
and their families a guid-
ed tour of the Pentagon
and 9/11 Memorial,
which was organized by
the ships sponsor.
The crew then had
lunch with the ships
sponsor, Ellen Roughead
at the historic Tingey
house. During the lun-
cheon the crew received
a surprise visit from
the Chief of Naval
Operations Adm. Gary
Roughead.
Dave Hutton, president
of the Twin Cities Navy
League and President
of the PCU Minnesota
C o m m i s s i o n i n g
Committee and Jim
Sillman of the Twin
Cities Navy League orga-
nized the tour of the
nations capital for the
crew and their families.
Minnesota will be the
10th Virginia-class sub-
marine. Construction
of the 377-foot long,
7,800- ton ship began in
February 2008. The ship
is expected to be deliv-
ered in 2013 early to its
contract delivery date.
The name Minnesota
was selected to honor
the states residents and
their continued support
of the U.S. military.
Forty six Medal of Honor
recipients were born in
Minnesota - spanning
from the Civil War to
the Vietnam War.
Center for Cultural
Interchange (CCI), the
well-respected, non-
profit student exchange
organization, seeks vol-
unteer host families to
host exchange students
for the 2011-12 school
year. Each year, CCI pro-
vides over 1000 exchange
students from more than
50 countries the oppor-
tunity to study in local
public high schools for a
five-month semester or a
10-month Academic High
School Year.
Host families make all
of the difference, said
Allison Graham, Outreach
and Training manager.
They influence a young
adults life, changing
world views and making
dreams come true. When
the family is so willing
to give, they have just
as many rewarding and
enriching experiences as
the student.
Volunteer host fami-
lies come from varied
economic, religious and
racial backgrounds and
include working parents,
empty nesters, singles
and single parents. They
are to provide:
Open communication,
encouragement, patience
and sound advice
A separate bed,
which can be in a shared
room with a host sibling
of similar age and same
gender and a quiet place
to study
Three daily meals
Local transportation
(students are not permit-
ted to drive while in the
program)
Treatment as a mem-
ber of the family, which
may include household
rules, responsibilities and
privileges
While host families
are not compensated, the
Internal Revenue Service
has authorized families
to claim a $50 per month
charitable contribution
deduction on their item-
ized tax returns.
Students have their
own accident and health
insurance and bring their
own spending money.
Students are encouraged
to participate in school-
sponsored activities,
community service and
environmental programs.
CCI provides regular
communication and sup-
port to both host families
and students. Host fam-
ily applications are being
accepted now through
Aug. 15.
For more informa-
tion, visit http://www.
cci-exchange.com/uspro-
grams/host.aspx, email
ayp@cci-exhange.com or
call (800) 634-4771.
Established in 1985,
Center for Cultural
Interchange (CCI) is a
non-profit international
educational exchange
organization dedicated to
the promotion of cultural
understanding, academic
development, environ-
mental consciousness
and world peace. CCI is
recognized by the U.S.
Department of State as an
official exchange visitor
program sponsor. Based
in Chicago, Illinois, CCI
organizes high school
exchange, short-term
group homestay, intern
and trainee, work & trav-
el in the U.S. and study,
teach, work, volunteer,
and language programs in
over 30 countries around
the world.
Change your world by hosting an exchange student
American Red Cross schedules blood drives
The summer months
are typically a time when
blood donations tend to
drop when fewer donors
are giving because of sum-
mer vacations. All blood
types are needed. The sup-
ply of Type O Negative
blood at the American
Red Cross has dropped to
critically low levels. All
eligible and new blood
donors are encouraged to
give blood. Blood donors
are needed every day to
help ensure an adequate
blood supply for patients
in need. One unit of blood
can help up to three
patients. An American Red
Cross community blood
drive is scheduled at a
convenient location near
you this month.
Every two seconds,
someone in the United
States needs blood. The
Red Cross Connecticut
Blood Services Region pro-
vides lifesaving blood to
Connecticut hospitals and
must have approximately
650 people give blood and
platelets each weekday
to meet hospital demand.
Accident victims, as well
as patients with cancer,
sickle cell disease, blood
disorders and other ill-
nesses receive lifesaving
transfusions every day.
Individuals who are 17
years of age, meet weight
and height require-
ments (110 pounds or
more, depending on their
height) and are in gen-
erally good health may
be eligible to give blood.
Call (800) RED CROSS
((800) 733-2767) or visit
redcrossblood.org to find
a blood drive and to make
an appointment.
Upcoming blood drives
July 21
Groton City Municipal Building, Groton, 1 to 5:45
p.m.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 247
Washington St, Rte. 2 & 32, Norwich, 1:30 to 6:15
p.m.
July 22
Windham Hospital, 112 Mansfield Ave.,
Willimantic, 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
July 26
Mystic Hilton, 20 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, 1 to
5:45 p.m.
July 29
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, 365 Montauk
Avenue, New London, 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
This is an once-in-a-lifetime experience for our crew
and their families ...
Master Chief Electronic Technician (SS) Randy Reid
Chief of the boat, PCU Minnesota
Submarine Officer Basic Course graduates
By William Kenny
GROTON, Conn. -
Seventy-four officers, Class
11040, graduated from the
Submarine Officer Basic
Course, July 8.
Rear Admiral Michael
McLaughlin, USN,
Commander, Submarine
Group Two, was the guest
speaker.
Ensign Scott Karper
received the L. Y. Spear
Award and a gold watch
as class honorman in rec-
ognition of his overall
superior academic perfor-
mance.
Ensign Jeremy Browning
was recipient of the
Admiral Andrew I. McKee
Award. The McKee award
is given to the graduate
who displays excellence
in the submarine systems
and diving trainer por-
tions of the course and,
who demonstrates supe-
rior performance in the
areas of submarine design
and safety.
Ensign Joshua Paine
was awarded the Naval
Submarine League
Tactical Excellence Award
for achieving the greatest
understanding of Target
Motion Analysis (TMA) as
measured by demonstrat-
ed proficiency in plotting
mechanics and fire control
system operation.
Thursday, July 21, 2011 THE DOLPHIN 3
SUPSHIP holds
Change of Command
By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. The
Supervisor of Ship Building
(SUPSHIP) Conversion and
Repair, Groton, Conn., offi-
cially changed command
on Friday, July 15th, as
Commander Darlene K.
Grasdock relieved Captain
Leslie (Les) R. Elkin as
Commanding Officer.
Grasdock is the first female
officer to ever hold the
position of SUPSHIP.
Guest speaker for the
event Vice Admiral Kevin
M. McCoy, Commander,
Naval Sea Systems
Command (NAVSEA)
lauded Elkin and the per-
sonnel a SUPSHIP and
General Dynamics Electric
Boat (EB) during his time
as commanding officer.
Les, your collaboration
and teamwork with the
Navys key industrial part-
ners here at Electric Boat
and Huntington Ingalls
Industries has been abso-
lutely superb, said
McCoy. This activity
is passionate about lead-
ing the SUPSHIP commu-
nityand the results are
real. The team delivered
USS New Hampshire (SSN
778) eight months ahead
of contract delivery, and
delivered USS Missouri
(SSN 780) in 65 months,
nine months ahead of con-
tract delivery and within
budget. Missouri was the
first Virginia Class subma-
rine delivered in less than
70 months.
Prior to being relieved
Captain Elkin thanked
everyone in attendance
and all those involved at
SUPSHIP Groton. He laud-
ed his team and staff for
their outstanding work and
support during his tour.
Our mission at SUPSHIP
Groton is to participate in
ever aspect of submarine
design and construction,
repair and moderniza-
tion, said Elkin. In all
respects I have been in
awe of the excellence that
our team displays on a
regular basis.
McCoy also congratulat-
ed Commander Darlene K.
Grasdock on her appoint-
ment as SUPSHIP Groton,
the first female officer to
ever hold the position.
I am proud to say that
under my watch Darlene
will be the first female
commanding officer of
Supervisor of Shipbuilding
overseeing nuclear work,
added McCoy. She is a
pioneerDarlene, the
ground work has been laid
and there is a lot of work
ahead of us, but I know
you are the right person to
lead this great team.
Grasdock is one of only
four female Engineering
Duty Officers (EDO) quali-
fied to wear the submarine
engineering duty officer
(Dolphins) insignia.
After relieving Elkin,
Grasdock stepped to the
microphone as the 31st
commanding officer of
SUPSHIP Groton.
Im honored to be
back at the Supervisor of
Shipbuilding in Groton,
said Grasdock. The peo-
ple and legacy of this
organization represent
a submarine force that
is and has been relevant
and essential to our coun-
trys security for over 110
years. The success of this
dynamic team is a testa-
ment to the leadership of
Captain Les ElkinThank
you Captain Elkin for set-
ting me up for success and
for the great turnover.
During the ceremony
McCoy also explained to
the audience the signifi-
cance of the Ceremony
being held onboard the
Historic Ship Nautilus.
This is a fitting book
end for me, said McCoy.
As a young engineer-
ing officer one of my first
assignments at Mare Island
Naval Shipyard in the
early 1980s was on the
USS Nautilus (SSN 751)
museum project to make it
accessible to the public.
SUPSHIP Groton is
the liaison between
the Department of the
Navy and Electric Boat
Corporation who is
engaged in the design
and construction of new
nuclear powered subma-
rines as well as the repair
and modernization of sub-
marines in the Fleet.
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The FollowingClasseswill beheldinthe ExecutiveConferenceRoom
(Locatedonthe FirstFloor behind theQuarter Deck)
unlessotherwise specified
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2. Diabetes Education 25JUL (Monday) 1430-1530
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4. Diabetes Support Group 25 JUL (Monday) 1300-1400
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GROTON, Conn. Commander Darlene K. Grasdock relieves Captain Leslie (Les) R. Elkin as Commander, Supervisor of Shipbuilding
(SUPSHIP) Conversion and Repair during the SUPSHIP change of command ceremony July 15. Grasdock is the first female officer to ever
hold the title Supervisor of Shipbuilding.
By Lt. Jennifer Cragg
Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs
GROTON, Conn. A
new commanding offi-
cer took command of Los
Angeles-class attack sub-
marine USS Toledo (SSN
769) during a change of
command ceremony aboard
USS Toledo, July 15.
During the ceremony,
Commander Sam Geiger
relieved Commander
Douglas Reckamp as com-
manding officer.
Rear Admiral James
Foggo, III, Commander,
Submarine Group 8 spoke
at the ceremony praising
Reckamp for a success-
ful tour. Foggo discussed
Reckamps performance
when they served aboard
the Los Angeles-class attack
submarine USS Oklahoma
City (SSN 723) in 1999.
The ship performed
very well and much suc-
cess was due to his lead-
ership through several
deployments, said Foggo.
Other distinguished visi-
tors attending the change
of command included:
Vice Adm. William R.
Burke, Deputy Chief of
Naval Operations for Fleet
Readiness and Logistics; Rear
Adm. Michael McLaughlin,
Commander, Submarine
Group Two; Captain Emil
Casciano, commanding
officer, Submarine Learning
Center; and Commander,
Submarine Development
Squadron Twelve senior
staff.
During the ceremony,
Reckamp emphasized the
value each submariner
brings to the overall mission
by citing a quote from Adm.
Hyman G. Rickover from
the The Rickover Effect.
I believe it is the duty
of each of us to act as if the
fate of the world depended
on him. Admittedly, one
man by himself cannot do
the job, however, one man
can make a difference,
said Reckamp.
Reckamp also recog-
nized key personnel past
and present aboard Toledo
who epitomized the value
each person brings to the
mission and the pivotal
role they have performed
in Toledos history.
Each and every officer
in the wardroom has had
more instances of being
that one person whose
hand is on the tiller of the
future of the world with
their actions and deci-
sions, said Reckamp.
During Reckamps tour as
commanding officer, Toledo
completed a deployment
to the Central Command
and African Command
areas of responsibility.
Toledo was also awarded
the 2010 Battle Efficiency
Tactical T, Medical M,
and Damage Control DC,
and Communication C for
Submarine Development
Squadron 12.
Geiger thanked the distin-
guished visitors for attend-
ing the change of command
and echoed his predecessors
reflections on the importance
of each and every submari-
ner to the overall mission.
I am here [today],
because of you and know-
ing how much I appreciate
each and every one of you.
It is the deliberate inter-
est you have taken in my
personal and profession-
al development over the
years that has given the
Navy reason to provide me
with the honor of stand-
ing before you today,
said Geiger. I am grateful
for and humbled by your
choice to share in this day,
and I am blessed to have a
family that supports me in
this endeavor.
Geiger added that the cer-
emony was not only about
the time honored tradition
of changing commanding
officers, but to celebrate the
Toledos crew.
The change of command
ceremony provides us with
a pause every few years to
reflect on our successes.
Think about how each and
everyone one of you have
contributed to the lives of
fellow shipmates, how you
all have contributed to com-
mand mission accomplish-
ment and how you have
grown thus far in your Navy
adventure, Geiger added.
Geiger previously served
as the operations officer
for Commander, Task
Force 69. From September
2006 to October 2008,
he served as Executive
Officer of USS City of
Corpus Christi (SSN 705),
which completed numer-
ous operations throughout
the Western Pacific and
earned a Meritorious Unit
Commendation.
Reckamps next
assignment will be the
National War College in
Washington, DC.
The submarine was
commissioned Feb. 24,
1995 and is the third U.S.
warship named for the
people of the northwest-
ern Ohio city.
Photo by MC1 Virginia K. Schaefer
GROTON, Conn. - Cmdr. Sam Geiger, commanding officer of Toledo (SSN 769), relieves Cmdr. Douglas Reckamp as commanding officer
of USS Toledo (SSN 769) during a change of command ceremony, July 15. Rear Adm James Fogg was the guest speaker at the ceremony
held on board Toledo at Naval Submarine Base New London.
Toledo welcomes new
commanding officer
4 THE DOLPHIN Thursday, July 21, 2011
Grossman s serves up lobster at SUBASE
By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. - For the
third year in a row, volunteers
from Grossmans Seafood here
in Groton, provided active duty
personnel, retirees and veter-
ans a traditional New England
lobster dinner. This year how-
ever, Naval Submarine Base
New Londons North Lake rec-
reation area served as the host
for the mollusk gluttony.
Operation Lobster Dinner III
kicked off at noon July 17,
with welcome remarks from
Grossmans general manager
Sean Coleman, U.S. Senator
Richard Blumenthal, U.S.
Congressmen Joe Courtney
(2nd-CT) and the presentation
of laptop computers and a
Mazda Tribute to some deserv-
ing veterans courtesy of Work
Vessels for Vets (WVFV).
We at Grossmans felt the
desire to support our military
for your hard work and all the
sacrifices you make to keep
us safe, said Coleman. We
are very proud to be putting
on the third annual Operation
Lobster Dinner.
Besides the lobster,
Grossmans served up clams,
corn, dinner rolls and baked
potatoes for the main guests.
Hot dogs were on the menu
for the kids. The event also
featured entertainment from
two bands and a bouncy
house for children, while they
waited to eat.
This is an awesome event,
said Information Systems
Technician 1st Class George
Brown. Its great when the
base holds events like this that
help bring military members
and the civilian community
together. And who can pass
up a chance for Grossmans
lobster?
Additional proceeds raised
by sponsors in support of the
event which was free to the
guests, went to the WVFV
program, which helps return-
ing veterans make the transi-
tion back to civilian life with
vehicles and laptop comput-
ers.
During the event, two
laptops were presented to
Christopher Bruce and Larry
Allard. Allard a former Marine
and a current Connecticut
National Guardsmen is using
his laptop to continue his
journey towards becoming an
automotive vocational instruc-
tor. Bruce, an Army Reservist
and former Groton Sailor said
GROTON, Conn. Jacob Grills from Grossmans Seafood places cooked lob-
sters into serving trays during the third annual Operation Lobster Dinner at
Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE), July 17.
GROTON, Conn. The Naval Submarine School (SUBSCOL) Silver Dolphins present the
colors as Miss Greater Hamdens Outstanding Teen Brianna Smail sings the national
Anthem during the third annual Operation Lobster Dinner, July 17 at Naval Submarine
Base New Londons (SUBASE) North Lake recreation area.
GROTON, Conn. Miss
Nutmeg, Jessica Lesage,
serves lobster to a waiting
guest during Grossmans third
annual Operation Lobster
Dinner July 17. Lesage was
joined by other outstanding
young teens and volunteers
who helped serve a traditional
New England lobster dinner to
active duty military members,
veterans and their families.
Photos by
MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. (Left to Right) John Niecrash of Work Vessels for Vets (WVFV), presents two laptop
computers and a Mazda Tribute to veterans Christopher Bruce, Larry Allard and David OConnor to help
them continue their transition to civilian life, during the third annual Operation Lobster Dinner July 17
at Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE).
GROTON, Conn. Above, U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney (2nd-CT) poses for a photo with Army
veteran David OConnor in front of the Mazda Tribute that OConnor was presented by Work Vessels
for Vets (WVFV) during Operation Lobster Dinner, July 17 at Naval Submarine Base New London
(SUBASE). Right, the all-teenage band Fish Head performs during the third annual Operation Lobster
Dinner July 17. The band performed numerous covers of popular rock music, including songs by the
Beatles and the Greatful Dead.
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to complete his studies and
pursue a dergree in computer
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David OConnor was pre-
sentated a Mazda Tribute by
WVFV which he plans to use
to commute to work and con-
tinue to support his family.
This is unbelievable, said
OConnor. I cant appreciate it
enough. This is truly an awe-
some project they have going
on.
For Congressmen Courtney,
Operation Lobster Dinner
has become an annual trip.
Courtney was a special guest
for the first dinner and served
some of the families during
the two previous ones. This
kind of event doesnt happen
by itself, said Courtney. It
takes a lot of hard work and
we are very grateful to show
that Southeastern Connecticut
really cares about Sailors and
their families who serve here
at SUBASE. The base is a per-
fect setting...because it really
strengthens the bond and con-
nection between the base and
the people of Connecticut.
Continued from page 4
GROTON, Conn. Above, Tim and Jacob Grills from Grossmans Seafood place lobsters into a
large steam cooker during the third annual Operation Lobster Dinner, July 17. Grossmans pro-
vided more than 300 lobster dinners to active duty military, veterans and their families during
the event. Top left, children play in the air filled bouncy house during the 2011 Operation Lobster
Dinner at Naval Submarine Base New Londons (SUBASE) North Lake recreation area. Grossmans
Seafood provided hot dogs for kids to eat during the annual dinner. Bottom left, while waiting for
dinner to be served Operation Lobster Dinner participants enjoy oysters and clams provided
by Mystic Oyster Company during the third annual event, July 17. This was the first year that the
event, which honors active duty and veterans of the United States Armed Forces, was held at
Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE).
GROTON, Conn. Above, Active duty members,
veterans and family members dig into their lobster
dinners provided by Grossmans Seafood during
the third annual Operation Lobster Dinner, July 17.
More than 300 patrons enjoyed the traditional New
England lobster dinner held at Naval Submarine Base
New Londons (SUBASE) North Lake recreation area.
Below, as Operation Lobster dinner patrons await the
cooked lobsters families began to receive other food
items such as corn on the cob, baked potates, dinner
rolls, clams and Cole slaw during the third annual
event. This was the first year the dinner was held at
Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE).
Grossman ...
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tioned aboard the Groton-
based submarine.
The IDC of the year award
is also presented to a surface
and shore IDC annually.
McKnight, who served
in Iraq with the II Marine
Expeditionary Force,
Amphibian Assault Battalion
from 2004-2005, has been
aboard Toledo for the past
two years and said he appre-
ciates the opportunity to serve
his nation in this capacity.
Your hard work, dedi-
cation and commitment to
excellence are a testament
to the 53 years of honor-
able and faithful service to
our nation by the indepen-
dent duty corpsman, said
Rear Admiral Karen Flaherty,
deputy surgeon general of the
Navy, in a citation read dur-
ing the awards ceremony.
This award speaks vol-
umes for the submarine com-
munity, said Commander
Douglas Reckamp, USS
Toledo commanding offi-
cer. As our IDC, you have
set yourself apart profes-
sionally because you not
only assumed your medi-
cal responsibilities, but also
supported the mission as a
watchstander. I am proud to
have you on board.
In addition to receiving
the IDC award, McKnight
was recently selected as USS
Toledo Senior Sailor of the
Year, further emphasizing the
important role he performs.
Its a challenging job,
because Im the only medi-
cal person on board. There
is no one else performing
my job, said McKnight.
In order to qualify as an
independent duty corpsman
aboard Toledo, McKnight
attended 18-months of train-
ing at both Naval Undersea
Medical Institute and Naval
Submarine School. His train-
ing at NUMI consisted of
clinical patient care, labora-
tory, pharmacy and general
preventative medicine.
Continued from page 1
Honors ...
deployed in harms way,
said Mabus. What you
have accomplished in the last
year is proof-positive of your
mission first, safety always
command culture and your
commitment to each other,
to safety excellence, to the
Nation, and to the advent of
the Department of the Navy
as a world class safety orga-
nization.
Established in 2002, the
Safety Excellence Awards
are designed to promote safe
practices throughout DoN
and personally recognize
those commands that have
integrated an awareness of
safety in everyday operations,
reduced loss in man-hours,
material damage, and other
factors that may decrease
Navy assets.
Continued from page 1
Food banks across the
nation are struggling to
replace the items people
depend on to survive,
especially during summer
months when donations
are traditionally lower.
Last year, the food cam-
paign set a goal of rais-
ing 1.2 million pounds
of food and other essen-
tial goods they eclipsed
that by receiving 1.7 mil-
lion pounds in donations.
This year, organizers
have raised the bar for a
goal of reaching 2 million
pounds.
The most-needed items
for donation include the
following:
Canned vegetables
low sodium, no salt
Canned fruits in
light syrup or its own
juices
Canned proteins
tuna, salmon, chicken,
peanut butter and beans
Soups beef stew,
chili, chicken noodle,
turkey or rice
Condiments toma-
to-based sauces, light soy
sauce, ketchup, mustard,
salad dressing or oils
Snacks individually
packed snacks, crack-
ers, trail mix, dried fruit,
granola and cereal bars,
pretzels and sandwich
crackers
Multigrain cereal
100 percent juice
all sizes, including juice
boxes
Grains brown and
white rice, oatmeal, bul-
gar, quinoa, couscous,
pasta and macaroni and
cheese
Paper products and
household items paper
towels, napkins, cleaning
supplies
Hygiene items dia-
pers, deodorants (men
and women), feminine
products, toilet paper,
tissues, soap, toothpaste
and shampoo
The Feds Feed Families
campaign grew out of
the Serve America Act
that created United We
Serve, an initiative that
urged Americans to con-
tribute to the nations
economic recovery by
helping their communi-
ties.
A commissarys partici-
pation in this campaign
is tied to its local instal-
lations ability to provide
the support necessary to
pick up and deliver the
donated items.
We hope many instal-
lations will be participat-
ing in the program and
will provide the assis-
tance DeCA needs to facil-
itate these donations,
said Randy Eller, chief of
DeCAs grocery/specialty
division. DeCAs work-
force and our custom-
ers have the potential to
make a huge difference
in the fight against hun-
ger in the nation through
voluntary donations.
Continued from page 1
Award ... DeCA ...
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Vatter.
From being a subma-
rine COB and CMC at
Commander, Submarine
Development Squadron 12
(DEVRON 12), Vatter has
been both a customer of
SUBASEs services and a
provider to the subs on the
waterfront.
Ive seen both sides
of the customer provider
relationship, said Vatter.
At DEVRON 12, I was a
SUBASE customer and a
direct provider to the subs
in our squadron. Being the
overall service provider
now gives me a chance to
fix those things that I knew
I needed help with while I
was on the boats and help
keep the submarine force
moving forward.
Vatter has served
onboard USS Cavalla (SSN
684) USS Helena (SSN 725)
USS Dallas (SSN 700) to
USS Columbia (SSN 771)
USS Louisville (SSN 723)
USS Virginia (SSN 774)
and most recently aboard
USS Hartford (SSN 768).
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GROTON, Conn. Left, a sign that says Survey Time lets residents
know that survey season has come around once again for those liv-
ing in Balfour Beatty Communities at Naval Submarine Base New
London (SUBASE). The annual block party provided entertainment
in the form of bouncy houses, food, games, and a raffle. It also gave
the community the ability to provide their input on just how well
Balfour Beatty is serving them. Below, Naval Submarine Base New
London (SUBASE) Balfour Beatty Communities (BBC) residents and
friends line up to enjoy Luau-inspired type foods during the BBC-
sponsored Block Party, July 15.
DSR Soccer Program
Dolphin Sports and Recreation is gearing up
for its Fall Soccer Program for children ages
2-14!
Dolphin Sports is implementing a new and
exciting curriculum this fall! By teaming up
with XARA Soccer the program will have a
different look and feel but our main goal will
remain the same ... building soccer skills
while at the same time building self esteem!
Costs are as follows:
Parent and Me clinic (ages 2 and 3) - $25
Munchkins (ages 4 and 5) - $60
Comos (ages 6 and 7) - $60
Bantams (ages 8 and 9) - $60
Juniors (ages 10 and 11) - $60
Seniors (ages 12 to 14) - $60
Visit the website to register and for more
details, http://www.eteamz.com/dolphins-
ports/.
Upward Soccer
Groton Heights Baptist Church is sponsoring
a sports program, Upward Soccer, for children
in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Focusing
on healthy competition and positive sports
environments that build strong self-confi-
dence, Upward Sports equips churches with
everything needed to run a competitive but
fun, 10-week sports program. Each year, more
than 1 million people play, coach, referee or
volunteer in Upward Sports Leagues across the
United States.
To register for Upward Soccer visit www.
grotonheights.org. For more information about
Upward Sports, visit www.upward.org.
Register for Soccer
The Groton Public Library
invites children and their care-
givers to drop by on Tuesdays,
through Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1
p.m., and make crafts from differ-
ent parts of the world. No regis-
tration is required - just drop-in!
Jewelry - July 26
Music - August 2
Call the Information Desk at
(860) 441-6750 for more details.
This program is free and open
to the public. Preschool children
must be accompanied by an adult
care giver.
The Navy and Marine
Corps Relief Society Thrift
Shop is having its month-
ly bag sale, July 25 from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Fill a
brown grocery bag for $3
- this month uniforms are
not included, just civilian
clothing and small house-
hold items.
Bag sale at
Thrift Shop
One world, many
crafts at GPL