1. May 21, 2012
Commander’s Corner
By Rear Adm. Jonathan White, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command
When Adm. Jonathan Greenert was appointed Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
last fall, he introduced his three tenets: Warfighting first, operate forward, and
be ready. Adm. Greenert uses those tenets as the lenses through which he –
and we – should evaluate each decision.
These tenets so perfectly reflect our work in Naval Oceanography that Adm.
Greenert could have written them with our community in mind.
Warfighting first. For years, we have aligned our mission areas to those of the
warfighter. After all, our SEALs don’t go ashore, and we don’t find submarines
and mines, without first understanding the environment. Plus, the precise time
and astrometry provided by the Naval Observatory for timing and weapons
systems is absolutely critical for almost every warfighting system, not just for the
Navy but the entire Department of Defense, including cyber warfare.
Operate forward. In Naval Oceanography, we think forward. Our number one job is providing the home field
advantage at the away game or forward. The ocean and atmospheric forecasts we provide for maritime
environments are perfect examples, as well as our unique ability to know the environment better than the
adversary.
Be ready. Naval Oceanography’s readiness can be reflected in how well we harness the teamwork and talent
of our people to responsibly employ our unique capabilities, as well as how we keep the Fleet ready.
Understanding the environment is critical, since damage in port, at sea or in a hangar impacts the Fleet’s
readiness.
Each and every one of us should take pride in how our mission plays such a vital role in our Navy and how our
work aligns with the CNO’s priorities. As always, thank you for your continuous efforts to support each other,
Naval Oceanography and our nation. Very well done!

2. Top Story
SECDEF Announces Navy Flag Officer Nominations
Capt. Brian B. Brown has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear
admiral (lower half). Brown is currently serving as executive assistant to the
director, oceanography, space and maritime domain awareness, N2/N6E, Office
of the Chief of Naval Operations, Oceanographer of the Navy, Washington, D.C.
Personnel
NMOPDC Instructor Teaches 100th Introduction to Linux Class
Story and photo by Warren Russum, Technical Editor and Writer, NMOPDC
In April, the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography
Professional Development Center (NMOPDC) delivered the
100th class of "Introduction to Unix/Linux."
The class was taught by Mary Beth Dunn, a civilian with 28
years of federal service.
Dunn, a graduate in cartography from the University of
Kentucky, spent her first years of federal service at the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Aeronautical Chart Branch in Silver Spring, Md.
She began working at the Naval Oceanographic Office Mary Beth Dunn, instructor, Naval Meteorology and
(NAVOCEANO) in 1988, in the Bathymetry Department. Oceanography Professional Development Center,
She was instrumental in bringing NAVOCEANO up to speed teaches the 100th class of "Introduction to
on the latest (at the time) intergraph computer software. Unix/Linux.” U.S. Navy photo by Warren Russum.
When NAVOCEANO took delivery of the Cray Supercomputer in 1991, Dunn was the logical choice for
teaching the UNIX operating system class.
She was able to overcome the various obstacles of building a training program from the ground up.
Dunn now serves as an instructor at the NMOPDC as a classroom administrator and is responsible for the care
and maintenance of two self-monitoring analysis and reporting technology (SMART) computer labs.
She continues to conduct training to meteorology and oceanography professionals by leveraging virtual-
machine software, enabling the full suite of NAVOCEANO UNIX-based database software and ArcGIS to be
run on the NMCI network, a first within Navy training commands.

3. Asteroid named after Lowell astronomer
Dr. Steve Levine, former astronomer at Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station, now has an asteroid named after
him.
Levine, an astronomer at Lowell Observatory, is the Discovery Channel Telescope Commissioning Scientist.
His research includes large astrometric surveys and the numerical simulation of the dynamics of astrophysical
disk systems.
LePire, Panek Awarded NOAA’s 2011 Bronze Medal
By Lanee Cooksey
Tracy LePire of the Naval Oceanographic Office and Sherryl Panek of Fleet Numerical Meteorology and
Oceanography Center are recipients of a National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Bronze Medal
Award for superior performance characterized by outstanding contributions, increasing the efficiency and
effectiveness of NOAA strategic goals.
They will receive a framed certificate with medal for recognition as members of the Committee for Operational
Processing Centers Joint Action Group. This group engineered a major increase in capacity, reliability,
flexibility and security for the telecommunication networks that interconnect the National Weather Service, the
National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service and the Department of Defense meteorology
and oceanography components.
Items of Interest
First Reservist Achieves EIDWS Qualification
By Aerographers Mate Airman Kyle Simkins
Chief Aerographers Mate Dwight Koehn became the first Naval Oceanography Reservist to complete
the Enlisted Information Dominance Warfare Specialist (EIDWS) on Feb. 29.
The EIDWS qualification requires a broad understanding of multiple information dominance rates and
their role and mission within the Navy. Koehn is the first reservist to earn this warfare qualification.
AGC Dwight Koehn shakes the hand of Capt. Todd Monroe
(left), commanding officer, Fleet Weather Center San Diego
after being pinned by Chief Aerographers Mate Todd Gibson
(right) for achieving the Enlisted Information Dominance
Warfare Specialist qualification. U.S. Navy photo by AGAN
Elise Perdichizzi

4. Fleet Weather Center takes First Place in NCTS Goat Race
By Lt. j.g. DyAnna Frye
Fleet Weather Center San Diego (FWC-SD) was presented with
the trophy for winning the 2nd annual Naval Computer and
Telecommunications Station (NCTS) Goat Race, May 7.
The team included Lt. Lynne Edwards, Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Keefer
and Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Bradley Rodriguez.
The Goat Race is a triathlon consisting of a 500-meter swim, a
nine-mile bike ride and a 3.2-mile run.
The race began with Edwards finishing the 500 meter swim in eight
minutes. Keefer then completed the bike ride in 24 minutes. Last
was Rodriquez, finishing the 3.2 mile run in just under 20 minutes.
Lt. Lynne Edwards and IT 2 Bradley Rodriguez The total time for the winning team was 54 minutes, beating the
accept the Goat Race trophy on behalf of Fleet “semi-professional” Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven
Weather Center San Diego (FWC-SD). U.S. Navy Five (HSM-75) team by 20 seconds.
photo by Lt. j.g. DyAnna Frye
Mine Warfare Conducts Survey in Guam
In early April, the Naval Oceanography’s Mine Warfare Department conducted
a seven-day survey in Apra Harbor, Guam, alongside personnel from the
Naval Oceanographic Mine Warfare Center (NOMWC).
The primary purpose of the survey was to collect high resolution side scan
sonar imagery of the ocean floor in order to mark the location of underwater
objects and potential hazards to ship traffic, as well as assess any differences
or changes to the environment. Despite some challenging bathymetric features
in the outer channel, the UUV platoon was able to collect the required data.
The collected information will support port security and a rapid, effective
response to maritime contingencies or waterway threats. Products resulting
from the survey will be shared with other agencies who might be involved in a
maritime contingency.
Graphic by Josh Shaw
The surveys will be repeated in the future to assess any differences or changes to the environment.
Fleet Weather Center San Diego Participates in “Denim Day” in Support of Sexual Assault
Awareness Month
By Lt. Scott Spilker
In support of April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Fleet Weather Center San Diego (FWC-SD) Sailors
sponsored a number of events, including two fun but serious activities, "These Hands Won't Hurt" and "Denim
Day.”

5. The "These Hands Won't Hurt" project ran during
April and allowed members to make a pledge to end
violence at home, work and abroad by voluntarily
signing a petition and by placing their hand prints on
a canvas banner. The colors of the hand prints
represented different sexual assault themes
including domestic violence, family member assault
and sexual assault survivor.
The project concluded April 25 with "Denim Day”
where sailors were authorized to replace uniform
trousers with jeans and participate in the global
awareness and survivor support
event.
Fleet Weather Center San Diego (FWC-SD) members pose during the
Denim Day originated several years ago when “Denim Day” event holding the “These Hands Won’t Hurt” banner. U.S.
the Italian equivalent to the United States Navy photo by AGAN Elise Perdichizzi
Supreme Court exonerated a driving instructor
who was accused of sexually assaulting one of his students. In the Italian court's opinion, the victim's jeans
were too tight to be removed without her assistance, so she must have given consent to the driving instructor.
Many Italians immediately declared a Denim Day to protest the decision and to show support to the survivor.
New Iceberg Observed off the Coast of Antarctica
By Douglas Gavin
The National/Naval Ice Center (NIC) started tracking a new iceberg off Antarctica on May 7.
The new iceberg has been named B-09G and is currently located at 65°20’ South, 132° 37’ East, in the
Wilkesland Sea. It measures 12 nautical miles on its longest axis and six nautical miles on its widest axis.
When first sighted, an iceberg’s point of origin is documented by the NIC.
New COMET training modules
By Dan Banks, NMOPDC COMET Liaison
The Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education and Training (COMET®) published three
new training modules for the Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command developed with
the cooperation of the meteorology and oceanography (METOC) community.
The modules, published March 22, include “The U.S. Naval Observatory: Mission, Products, and Services”,
“Weather Radar Fundamentals” and “Topics in Dynamic Meteorology: Thermal Winds.”
The COMET® program, headquartered in Boulder, Colo., has been producing educational materials related to
the sciences and community preparedness for over 20 years.
From the days of stand-alone laser-discs to hosting 325 modules on their learning management system
(MetEd), COMET® develops on-line training delivered to the world via the Internet.
What’s next for 2013? The NMOPDC is already looking for ideas from the fleet for new module development.
To have an idea submitted, route it through your chain of command and it will be sent to the COMET liaison,
Dan Banks.
The modules can be viewed here https://www.meted.ucar.edu/index.php

6. CJTF-HOA METOC Install Sensor and Build Relationships in Tanzania
By Cmdr. Douglas T. Wahl
Personnel from the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Meteorology and Oceanography
(METOC) Team provided an environmental sensor install at the Tanzanian Intelligence College, building
relationships between Tanzania and the U.S.
The Tanzanian Intelligence College is a U.S. State
Department sponsored endeavor to build partner nation
capacity and improve U.S. Department of Defense relations
with the Tanzanian People’s Defense Force (TPDF).
Planning and executing this trip was a joint effort.
“While planning this engagement we worked with the Country
Coordinating Element, an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, and
the Defense Attaché, an Army Colonel, to outline and agree
on objectives for this engagement, which was more about
building a relationship with the TPDF than installing an
environment sensor,” said Aerographer’s Mate 1st
AG1 Amy Sexton, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Class Amy Sexton, CJTF-HOA.
Africa, provides sensor set-up, familiarity and
maintenance training to Mr. Stephen Seleman, The trip’s objectives included building a rapport with the
Intelligence College project manager, Tanzanian People’s TPDF, successfully installing the sensor and securing an
Defense Force (TPDF). U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr invitation back to provide further training.
Douglas Wahl
To install the Davis Vantage Pro2® environmental sensor on
the roof of the Intelligence College, the team had to build a mount using material and tools readily available on-
site. In the end, the METOC-TPDF team was able to construct a solid mount using scrap 2x4s and a piece of
fence pipe.
“We knew we had met our objectives when the TPDF invite us back to provide METOC training and asked if
we could install sensors in other locations,” said Sexton.
Sailors Run in the Mud
By Aerographer's Mate 2nd Class John Bullington
Naval Oceanography Antisubmarine Warfare Center
Yokosuka (NOAC) members took part in the Pets Are
Worth Saving (PAWS) Muddy Buddy Run to help raise
money and increase awareness, April 21.
The PAWS Muddy Buddy Run consisted of a three mile
obstacle course through the camp ground at the Ikego
Housing Detachment. Naval Oceanography Antisubmarine Warfare Center Yokosuka
(NOAC) team members after running the Pets Are Worth
“It was fun to get a chance to get dirty with the Saving (PAWS) Muddy Buddy. Back row: (left to right) AGAA
rest of the command members,” said Harold Henderson, AG3 Seth Keown, AG3 Bailey Lutz, AG3
Aeorgrapher’s Mate Airman Apprentice Andrew Bishop, Lt. Christopher Bade, AG1 Steve Steinbeck,
Harold Henderson, NOAC Yokosuka. “I haven’t AG3 Brandon Vitense and AGC Lakisha Tate. Front Row: (left
even been here a month and this made me feel to right) Ms. Zierra Harlan, AGC Moises Calambas, AG3
even more welcome!” Josh Novak, AG2 Juan Arredondo, Mrs. Cheryl Bade, Lt.
j.g. Ka Xiong (holding Zoe Arredondo) and Lt. j.g. Brittany
Gonzales. US Navy photo by Juanita Arredondo.

7. Visitors
Rear Adm. Jonathan White, commander of
the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography
Command, addresses a group of Mississippi
legislators at the Naval Oceanographic
Office during a tour of Stennis Space
Center, Miss. The legislators toured the
Stennis-based Naval oceanography facilities
during the day-long tour. U.S. Navy photo
by George Lammons
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