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Institutional Publications The Quarterdeck (publication)
1993-06-03
The Quarterdeck / 1993-06-03
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey Callifornia
http://hdl.handle.net/10945/52068
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NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL• Monterey, California ·.,
FLAGDAY, . MONDAY; JUNE 14
::FATHER'S DAY ' . SUND4Y• JUNE: 20 '.
BOARD OF ADVISORS NAVY1S GRADUATE EDUCATION REVIEWED
Members of the 29th Board of Advisors with Rear Adm. Thomas Mercer, NPS superintendent. Left to right (front row): Retired Brig. Gen. James D. Hillie, USMC; Mrs. Patricia Asip, J. C. Penney Co.; Dr. Jacquelyn Davis, Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis; Ms. Alison Fortier, Rockwell lntemational; Dr. James O'Brien, Florida State University; (back row, left to right) Rear Adm. Mercer; Rear Adm. William Miller, Chief of Naval Research; Retired Vice Adm. Robert Schoultz; Retired Vice Adm. George Davis, Jr; Mr. Clifford Sobe~ Bon-Art International; Retired Adm. Kinnard McKee.
MEET THE FALCON TV MAN CABLE MANAGER AT LA MESA
Falcon Cable TV Manager Bruce Williams will address La Mesa Village residents at 7 p.m. in the La Mesa Village Conununity Center (bldg. 49) on Thursday, June 10.
Williams will discuss recent cable TV changes, both locally and nationally. Following his remarks, La Mesa Village residents will have the opportunity to address questions and concerns they have regarding their cable TV service.
This meeting is being sponsored by the NPS Public Works Department. For additional information call Jeanne Benton at 656-2959.
NAVY EXCHANGE CHECK CASHING POLICY
Checks written by dependents in the Navy Exchange require both the sponsor's and dependent's social
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The Naval Postgraduate School Board of Advisors (BOA) convened in May to . review the Navy's graduate education progra~ at NPS. The board is appointed by the secretary of the navy and reports its findings directly to the secretary.
In its report, the BOA cited unanimous "recognition of the uniqueness of the Naval Postgraduate School to meet specific Navy educational requirements." An¥>ng the service-relevant characteristics the board highlighted were:
• education that is directly applicable to Oeet and CINC needs.
• research on relevant military issues.
• interaction with a diverse military student body.
The board commended NPS for "timely curricula revision to meet the new and emerging strategy and missions of the Navy."
It also delivered recommendations on several issues, ranging from medical care to student enrollment and continuing education.
Retired Vice A4lfl. Georr• Davis Jr. ,.rwtl tU
cltainnan o/11'• 29tlt Boanl of Atlvison. Davis eanutl a 1111Ut.r'1 degree U. electriUll •n,UU•rilt1 at NPS, 1rad11atitt1 with distinction in 1962.
Spotlight on ... VIRGINJ:A.B. GRAF,LT.CMDR~ Assigned to: ROTC, U. Cal. Berkeley (July 1993) Duties: Instructor Age: 39 Hometown: Gridley, CA Graduated from: Naftl Postgnuluate School,
Junet993 . Hobblal Reading; flying jnd skydiving Pet Peeves! "Mismanagement of funds by government
agendes." Who are you most proud of? "My father.'' . what Is you most meinorable moment in the Navy? ·
"My promotlon to Ueutenant Commander." What do you enjoy most about your job?
"Traveling and meeting people of different culfures. " · What l~ your secret for success? "Optimism!'' .
CALENDAR
June 12 RETIREE HEAL TH FAIR 242-7575
A Retiree Health Decision Fair will be held Friday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
Stilwell Hall, Ft. Ord. Information will be available regarding civilian health care providers, CHAMPUS, Medicare, supplemental insurance and more.
June 11 MT. PINATUBO PARTY 656-2512/2513/2514 R.S.V.P.
The superintendent and his wife, Becky Mercer, invite anyone who "survived" the Mt. Pinatubo
eruption or participated in the
evacuation or recovery through withdrawal of Subic Bay to a "Pinatubo Party" at 5 p.m. in Quarters 'A.' Bring or wear memorabilia. Bring a guest. Dress is very casual.
LA MESA SCHOOL MATH/SCIENCE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
La Mesa Elementary School is planning to become a math/science specialty school next year.
The faculty of LMES would like to acquire a pool of NPS students and faculty volunteers to help teachers develop a hands-on math/science program for their students.
LMES needs volunteers to help explain the basics of physics to the teachers and/or students. Demonstrations and lectures could be given at LMES or NPS. The type of assistance and aimunt of time given is left entirely up to each volunteer.
Additionally, LMES is seeking help in the disciplines of aeronautical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, meteorology and oceanography. Contact the appropriate NPS department chairman to volunteer.
Superintendent ..... . . . .. ... . . ... Rear Adm. Thomas A. Mercer Provost ....... . ........ . .. . ... . . . .. . .... Dr. Harrison Shull Public Affairs Officer ... .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . . .. . ... John Sanders Editor . . ............... . ... . ... .. JOl(SW)J. Dave Newberry
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SEAP EDGE ON COMPETITION
The Spouse Employment Assistance Program is sponsoring a Spouse Employment Assistance workshop on Thursday, July 8 from 9 a.m. to noon, in Ingersoll Hall, room 368.
Call the FSC office at 656-314113060 for reservations.
NPS PROFESOR GUEST SPEAKER
The World Affairs Council will feature Dr. Gordon McConnick, NPS professor, in its Tuesday, June 15 presentation of the "MIIS Morse news Hour." McConnick has just returned from a fact-finding mission in Cambodia.
Call 656-0208 for more details and reservations.
NAVY RELIEF FUND DRIVE
The 1993 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's Annual Call for contributions has begun for the Monterey Area and will last until June 13. This year's goal for the Monterey area is $65,000.
Since its founding in 1904, the NavyMarine Corps Relief Society has been the naval service's own organization for the relief of distress among Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families. _
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NEX (FROM PAGE 1)
security number on the check. ''This requireln!nt has been in existence since June 1988, but has not always been enforced by NEX personnel," said Lt. Lisa Yustak, NEX officer-in-charge.
Yustak said the reason for this requirement is that in some cases, the military sponsor may not always be liable for the dependent's bad checks. By requiring the-dependent's social security number on the check, accounting has a method for collecting from the dependent through the Internal Revenue Service.
In Fiscal Year 1992, $2.4 million in checks returned by the banks were written by dependents. Approximately $480 thousand required further collection action.
Uncollectible checks impact all Navy Exchange patrons in that this is a loss to the Navy Exchange System. By reducing these losses, better prices can be passed on to all of us.
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-PARKING COLOR CODED
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Parking spaces surrounding Navy Exchange facilities are often short term parking spaces. If a parking space is marked with yellow paint and a time frame, be aware that security can ticket cars exceeding the time limitation. Remember, brown spaces are open parking spaces and can be used for longer term parking.
VOLUNTEER PERSONAL ASSISTANTS
Qualified volunteers are needed as readers, interpreters or personal assistants for the disabled. For further information contact Rose Deardorff at 656- 2146.
AIRSHIPS • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Arts and Entertainment Network will be airing "Airships," episode of "Brute Force: A History of Weapons at
War" on Thursday, June 17 at 7 and 11 p.m.
The program includes segments on the airship "Macon."
Following World War I, the U.S. Navy tested the feasibility of deploying rigid airships as aerial aircraft carriers. The small Sparrowhawk aircraft carried in the underbelly of the airships were used for long range reconnaissance (radar had not yet been invented). The idea was based on the conunercial success of the • German Graf Zeppelins, which were making regular transoceanic flights from Europe to the United States.
The "Macon" was the third and last of the U.S. rigid airships. It crashed off the coast of Big Sur while on a return flight to its hangar at Sunnyvale (now known as Moffett Field).
The remains of the "Macon" were found by the Navy's deep diving manned submersible, the Sea Qiff, in June 1990.
The ·NPs~ngpool lfelcomes .,. an Diilitaey; :Don empfoyees ..... all ,:, ·dependents'to'Swim at the RoJ:nan · Plunge/ seasobai pool paaes &n be ·ptircb8sed at the pool. Swfuunlng leMODS are. available for.$30per
student. Pool parties are also available for • fee.
For more details call the pool at 656-2275.
UNDERGROUND GAS TANK FAILS PRECISION LEAK TEST
A 10,000 gallon underground fuel tank was removed from the Navy Exchange Gas Station recently after it failed a precision leak test.
An annual precision leak test was conducted on all three underground fuel tanks - - 10,000 gallon, 15,000 gallon, 20,000 gallon - - at the Navy Exchange last April. Inunediately upon failing the test the tank was taken out of service, emptied and secured, according to Frank Vogl, NPS environmental coordinator.
The removal of this contaminated soil was conducted under the Navy's "Comprehensive Long-Term Environmental Action program for the Navy" (CLEAN).
" This 10,000 gallon underground fuel
Vogl said an initial investigation has revealed that
A 10,()()() gallon underground fuel tank is rtmolfed from tlse NEX Gus Station after f uiling an annual pnciswn kak test.
some contamination is evident and that a project to decontaminate the soil and/ or water will be required.
"The process is similar to what was done at the pesticide rensate area," said Vogl.
Gardeners of the Old Del Monte Hotel used the pesticide rensate area to store various types of pesticides. The area was excavated and refilled with soil from a certified clean landfill.
tank and all other storage tanks on the campus will eventually be replaced." said Vogl.
" The replacement tanks are more environmently safe and will include new design features such as double walls, leak detection, spill/overflow protection and cathodic protection."
The tank re11Dval contract was awarded by Western Division of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command.
I REC/SPORTS
VOLLEYBALL WOMEN PLAYERS
Womens volleyball players are needed for the NPS Women's League. League play will be held each Sunday beginning July 11. Contact Sue Robinson at the gym. 656- 3118, or Frank Samuel, 656- 2170, for more details. The gym is open on the weekends, including holidays, from 8 a.mto 6p.m.
CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE
DRAPES, CURTAINS & BLINDS, to fit 'F' duplex in La Mesa. All for $120/080. Willing to sell individually. Call 375-4673.
QUEEN SOFA SLEEPER, beige tone, excd.lent condition $150. Fire-proof safe, looks_ like an end-table, $75. Call 656-2406.
MICROWAVE OVEN, excellent condition, full size (1.3 cubic feet), full featured (defrost, power levels, timed cook, etc.), high power (1200 watts). Sacrifice $75/080. Call 655-2505.
1984 HONDA V30 MAGNA, SOOcc, only 73K, garage kept, new tires & one full face helmet. $1,600/0BO. Call 646-8121.
TOWNHOUSE, 20 minutes from Moffett Field in Santa Clara, 2 master suites, full kitchen, washer/dryer, fireplace, wet bar, large patio complex, pool & jacuzzi, security gate, easy access to Hwy 101. $169,500. Call (408) 879-0792 or 647-9466.
1983 CHEVY CAPRICE, economical, 6 cylinder, one owner. $2,500/080. Call 394-4925.
WASHER/DRYER, matched set works great. $250. La Mesa Housing fencing, 75 feet plus gate, 18 months old. $150. Call Mark or Lori 649-6743.
COWR VGA MONITOR and hard drive. Call 647-1940.
TOTS ON-THE-GO BED RAILS, perfect for traveling w/ small children. Now lightweight, compact, safe. Assembles in 60 seconds. No tools required. $15 Call 647-1940.
HEAD-TO-HEAD GLADIATOR GAMES
Frank Samuels, MWR athletic coordinator, is seeking 15 individuals to participate in the June 14 Oakland A's pre-game Gladiator Games. Participants will go head-to-head in competition against other DON stations and get to watch the A's game for free. Transportation is included. For more information call 656-2170.
SOC KO LEAGUE STARTS
Socko softball players can now sign up for the summer socko leagues that are
1985 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER MINI-VAN, 76K, new brakes, new tires, replaced air conditioner, luggage rack. Large 4-cylinder engine, powerlocks. One owner. Moving overseas. Call 647-1887.
LOST, calendar book, blue cover w/ initials "R8.S." Call 655-8276.
KITCHEN COUNTER EXTENDER, brown, 63 1/2''. $20. Mini-blinds, no reasonable offer refused. Call 655-8276.
1988 CONVERTIBLE CAMARO, S.OL VS, black w/ black top. Great shape, low miles, pw/pl/ps/air, aflfm/cass. One year/23,000K left on warranty. 410,800/080. Forced to sell due to overseas move. Call 375-4673.
CARPETS, for4-rm, 2 bdrm, hallway of La Mesa duplex. One year old. All for $300/ 080. Also willing to sell individually. Call 375-4.
COMPUTER, Macintosh w/ hard disk 20 (mouse, pad and fanny mac), Image Writer II printer and carry case. $350/0BO. Call 655-1543 after4:30 p.m.
MA TrRESS, l full size $80; 1 box spring $80, 1 full size wood head/footboard (w/ rails) $50; 2 matching night nightstands $60; 1 microwave ove $50; 1 entertainment center $30; 2 matching end tables $45 and 1 powastep exerciser $30. Call 394-3769.
Deadline for ALL submissions,
ncluding classified ads is noon Thursday. Cl~i-fled ads are for the use of mili-tary and civilian personnel of
NPS and its tenant commands.
now being formed. If you or your team plays in the co-ed league, you can't play in the National League or the Fun • League.
There is a $16 forfeit fee required before you tum in your team roster. For more details call Frank Samuels at 656-2170.
4TH OF JULY PEBBLE BEACH
The Beach and Tennis Club at Pebble Beach is gearing up for another fantastic Fourth of July celebration, according to Pat Ward, event coordinaor.
Last year over 1,200 people attended and were entertained with the reintroduction of fireworks as well as with many entertainers and community groups who participated.
"This year's event should be even more exciting," Ward said. The theme of the celebration is "Lady Liberty: the Gateway to Freedom."
The event will be showcasing the ethnic diversity which has created the "great melting pot."
"We are looking for volunteers to • participate in any way; dancers and singers who represent this ethnic diversity would be especially welcome," she said. Those who choose to participate would receive free admission to the day's activities. The admission fee is $65.
The celebration is on July 4 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Volunteers will be scheduled to petform for about one hour each during the program.
Call JO l(SW) Dave Newberry 656-2113 for more details.
Cheek out discount tkkets on area at
tractions such as Great America and Knotts Berry
Fann that are available in the ·Recreation Office .>The office is located in .the basement of
Herrmann Hall or call • 656-2466n.
