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Friday, Feb. 24, 2006
New Navy readiness program launched By John Baker, Navy Installations Command
Reptile show Saturday at Windmill Beach The Environmental Department is sponsoring a Reptile Show with special guest Dr. Peter Tolson from the Toledo Zoo, on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Windmill Beach. For anyone who hasn't seen this show in the past, it is an excellent opportunity to see and learn about some of GTMO's more fascinating wildlife.
Students tread the runway ... Continued from page 4 of the show, they didn’t expect to raise much money. When we counted the money, they were jumping up and down and grinning because they were so surprised. “This event raised $958 and brought in more money than any fund-raiser so far, this year.” The students were not only excited about the money they raised, but also about their chance to strut down the runway. “It was fun, and I enjoyed it,” said Arianna McLean, a seventh grader, “because I finally got a chance to show everyone my model walk!”
Washington — The Navy has launched a collaborative effort unlocking the door to “Family Readiness; Sailor Readiness; Navy Readiness.” The Personal and Family Readiness Program (PFRP) is designed to improve the Navy’s current and future readiness by focusing on physical wellness, family wellbeing and character strengthening programs. A team of senior Navy leaders guides the PFRP, pulling the threads of all wellness program stakeholders to streamline delivery processes and improve communication. By optimizing and aerations (CNO) Guidance for 2006, “A ready for any challenge.” The PFRP began with its first Board of Directors (BOD) meeting on Nov. 8, 2005. The Process Integration Oversight Council (PIOC) was formed and kicked off their efforts when they met on Jan. 11, 2006. Its Chairman, Rear Adm. Christopher Weaver, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNI), hosted the
PIOC meeting. Attending were representatives from the CNO staff; Commander, Fleet Forces Command; Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic; and Commander, Navy Region Northwest. Also representing CNI were the Force Master Chief and the Director of CNI Community Support Programs. The PFRP PIOC oversees and provides hands-on operational guidance to three working groups, supporting the groups as they stay focused on optimizing the right programs at the right time for the right customers. Each of the three working groups individually focus on physical wellness, family well-being and character strengthening programs. These programs include Navy Sports, Child and Youth, Stress
Management and Character Development. Each working group is staffed to achieve a diversity of viewpoints with specially-appointed members, including flag-level leadership, an installation commanding officer, a master chief petty officer, customer representatives and key program experts. The PFRP BOD provides governance and strategic guidance. The Chief of Naval Personnel chairs the BOD and its members include the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy and representatives from the Bureau of Medicine, the Navy Inspector General and the CNO Ombudsman at Large. The PFRP working groups will be kicking off in late February, followed by a PFRP Symposium at which the CNO will be invited to speak. To paraphrase a recent TV commercial, the PFRP “doesn’t want to build the programs, they just want to make them better.” PFRP is built on the idea that if the Navy improves physical wellness, family wellbeing and character strengthening programs by collaborat-
OAAH celebrates African-American history ... Continued from page 1 impact contributed to America’s victory in the Second World War. Coleman’s efforts also paved the way for Dr. Mae Jamison who became the first AfricanAmerican woman astronaut to travel to space. Jamison achieved this feat on September 12, 1992 when she went into orbit onboard space shuttle ‘Endeavor.’ This year’s black heritage celebration is even more significant as we celebrate the life and time of Rosa Parks and Coretta Scott King. Parks will forever be remem-
bered for her part in the desegregation of the American society. She refused to obey a bus driver’s demand to give up her seat in a bus at a time when racial segregation was deeply rooted in Montgomery Ala. Many young people are not aware of her active involvement in civil rights equality before that bus incident. The same goes for King, who was not only the wife of renowned civil right activist, Martin Luther King Jr., but also played a prominent role in helping the American society attain equality right up to her death
just a few weeks ago. For years following her husband’s assassination, Mrs. King was actively involved in the call to end apartheid in South Africa. She served as a 'Women’s Strike for Peace' delegate to the 17-nation disarmarment conference in Geneva, Switzerland in 1962. McLean encourages everyone to join the celebration. Tickets are available. Social-hour for the dinner-dance begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Rohn McLean at 84700.
