Joint Basing provides opportunity, challenges to D.C. bases
Naval Support Activity Washington and Bolling Air Force Base are moving forward together on the cutting edge of military installation management.

Technological advances showcased at Yard
More than 100 servicemembers and civilian employees at the Washington Navy Yard have an advantage over their colleagues when it comes to the latest advances in information technology, such as systems integration and post-secondary IT education.

Chaplain’s Corner
My two children act properly, do their homework, and generally behave themselves. Most of the time.

This week in Naval history


Money saving tips of the week: Food
  • Instead of purchasing that fancy and expensive cappuccino or latte, buy a regular coffee. They serve the same purpose right?

    Deceptive mortgage ads: What they say; what they leave out
    If you’re looking for a mortgage to buy a home or refinance an existing loan, you may see or hear ads with offers of low rates or payments. Whether you see them on the Internet, on television or in the paper, or whether they come by fax or mail, some of these ads look like they’re from your mortgage company or a government agency. Regardless of where you see the ads, remember that while the offers are tempting, some are terribly flawed: they don’t disclose the true terms of the deal as the law requires.

    Mark Twain’s Civil War
    Mark Twain’s Civil War by Mark Twain, edited by David Rachels. 2007 University of Kentucky Press, Lexington, Kentucky.

    NDWNews
    Free home buying workshop

    Fans don’t let fans drive drunk
    Super Bowl Sunday is one of the year’s most dangerous days on the nation’s roadways due to impaired driving.

    MWR & CERA
    NRL Fitness Center Pool Update

    From the Bench
    Just to follow up on last week’s column, I hope you turned on the Australian open, and got to see Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer and then Jo Wilfried Tsonga to take his first Grand Slam title. On the women’s side, Maria Sharapova concluded a dominant performance and took her first Australian and third Grand Slam over Ana Ivanovic.

    Military absentee voting ‘primary’ concern for FVAP
    WASHINGTON – For the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), getting deployed troops and their families engaged in the current election season is a primary goal.

    Audio books program a great benefit for military families
    PENSACOLA, Fla. – Military spouses and families are encouraged to take advantage of their access to free audio books, movies and music now available through the Navy’s Audio Books program.

    Hot dog! It’s Super Bowl time
    FORT LEE, Va. – Hot dogs are as American as apple pie. And even though they're closely tied to baseball, there is no reason they can't take center stage when you and fellow football fans gather to cheer your team in the Super Bowl. As a matter of fact, they're the perfect choice, if you want to keep the food offerings carefree.

    Engineer of Year honor goes to Navy employee
    PORT HUENEME, Calif. – Naval Facilities Engineering Command's Engineering Service Center (NAVFAC ESC) has selected its 2007 Engineer of the Year.

    Navy christens guided missile destroyer Dewey
    PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The Navy christened the newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, Dewey, Jan. 26, during a 10 a.m. CST ceremony at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula, Miss.

    Surf the Internet and ‘Discover Your Benefit’
    FORT LEE, Va. – Find convenience and the latest information at your fingertips at the Defense Commissary Agency's new and improved Web site, www.commissaries.com.

    Sailor credited in life-saving effort
    PORT GENTILE, Gabon – A Sailor stationed on board the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry was recognized Jan. 17 for helping save the life of a local Gabonese woman.

    America Supports You:
    WASHINGTON – Many service members who have experienced combat, and their families, are familiar with the term “combat stress.“ The effects of combat, however, aren't limited to those directly connected to the experience.

    Some states’ regulations don’t protect children in home care settings
    RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia is among those states ranked zero because family child care regulations do not apply to home providers caring for five or fewer children. Virginia's regulations state that child care home providers must seek licensure if they plan to care for more than five children, and the provider's own children are exempt from the licensing count. This study refused to score Virginia based solely upon these policies and issued a ranking of zero. In total, 15 states received zero points because regulations either fail to regulate small family homes or they do not require home inspections prior to issuing a license.

    Raytheon to provide AESA capabilities to 135 F⁄A-18s
    EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The U.S. Navy is retrofitting 135 Super Hornets with Raytheon Company's APG-79 active electronically scanned array radar.

    Childhood habits could risk teeth
    OAK BROOK, Ill. – Anyone who has experienced parenthood knows how a well-timed sippy cup of juice or pacifier can save the day – or the night. But the same things that soothe and comfort might also bring about oral health problems later in life.

    Long-term care insurance leader offers advice on preventing dementia
    VIENNA, Va. – “A failing mind, not body, is the biggest reason people need long-term care today,“ said Penny Gilbert, Vienna-based partner of LTC Financial Partners, the nation's most experienced long term care insurance agency. “That shouldn't be, so we're going to give our clients information to help stay mentally fit.“ To that end, the company is offering a free guidebook and Web links to helpful resources.

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