· 1 I 8~, August 29. 1986 Get to camp sites early Labor Day weekend visitors to the Se- quoia and Inyo National Fores".s will have to arrive early if they hope to find empty campsites in the popular mountain areas. Visitors are also urged to remember Stage II Fire Restrictions are in place because of hot~ weather this summer. This last weekend of summer is expected to bring thousands of campers and sightseers to the Sierra region. Camp- grounds are available on a first-eome first-served basis throughout most of the Eastern Sierra region. There are also a few private campgrounds offering space with hookups for recreation vehicles. Wilderness pennits are needed by all visitors who plan overnight stays in wilderness areas and for day trips to some of the more popular wilderness area desti· nations. Rafters using the Kern River need to olr tain pennits from U.S. Forest Service of· fices in Bakersfield or Kernville. Forest of· ficials also noted swimming and floating is not recommended in the Kern River; an estimated 12 persons have drowned in the river this year. Fire restrictions now in force prohibit portable stoves, campfires or smoking out- side developed campgrounds or designated fire-safe areas. Campers in the forest, where there is no campground, are re- quired to have a campfire pennit and a shovel in their possession for a cooking or wanning fire. Since escaped campfires are the largest cause of wildfires in the forests, . campers are urged to make certain all campfires are dead out when leaving them. Big weekend set at Bishop BENEFIT - China Lake police donated the use of their pistol range last Saturday for a fundralser held by the High Sierra Reel and Gun Club. About 30 members of the club took part In a shoot whose proceeds were given to the Ridgecrest Women's Shelter, which houses battered women and chlldren_ - Photo by PH2 Rick Moore Tonight's queen coronation, street dance and finals in the whiskerino contest will kick off the 34th annual Homecoming and Wild West weekend at Bishop. Tomorrow's activities start with a parade at 10 a.m. down Bishop's Main Street. Everyone will then bead to the Tri.Q)unty Fairgrounds for family fun and games - no admission fee. The chili cookoff is at 2 p.m. and a giant chili feed at $3 per person takes place at 5:30. Saturday evening's PRCA rodeo calls for admission of $6 for adults and $3 for children. At 9 p.m. a dance finishes the evening; no one under 21 is admitted and admission is $5 per person. Sunday starts with the Lion's Club pan- cake breakfast in the park from 7 to 11 a.m., followed by a junior rodeo at the fairgrounds at 1 p.m. Admission to that is $1 per person. A western dinner at the fairground - $5 per person - will be held at 5:30 and the PRCA rodeo starts at 8 p.m.; again $6 for adults and $3 for children. Monday, Labor Day, will feature a local rodeo at 1 p.m. All seats are $5 for this event. Mess membership urged All civilian employees are encouraged to become a member or associate member of the Conunissioned Officers' Mess, Chief Petty Officers' Mess or Enlisted Mess, depending on which they are eligible to join. associate membership is GS-5 through GS-ll and Demo Project equivalents, and EM memberships are GS-1 through G~ and their Demo Project equivalents. All members are also encouraged to take advantage of all the special activities, such as the disco or dances with live bands. Shot clinic slated Thursday Eligibility for the COM is Gs-9, Demo Project equivalent or above. Some GS-9s and Demo equivalents have the option to belong to either the COM or to have an associate membership in the CPOM. CPOM Further information can be obtained by telephoning the COM at 446-2349, CPOM, NWCext. 3634; or EM at 446.0929. Appointments are not necessary for the Kern County Health Department's monthly immunization clinic that will be beld in Ridgecrest at 250 W. Ridgecrest Blvd. on Thursday, Sept. 4. The clinic will run from 8:30a.m. until noon. A parent or legal guardian must accom- pany each of the youngsters for 2 months through 17 years of age planning to get their immunizations; these parents or guardians mustsign consent forms. Each immunization costs $2, with a max- CL Players to present plays Two one-act ptays entiUed "Dreamers" will be presented by the Summer Theater Workshop of the China Lake Players on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5 and 6, at the China Lake Players Theater, located at Blandy Avenue and Lauritsen Road. Reno Venturi and Bob Hoffman, facilitators, coordinated the summer pro- gram for the 15 workshop members around presentation of two plays. Plays selected by workshop members were "Three on a Bench" by Doris Estrada, a light comedy, and •'Balloon Shot," a drama. Tickets are $2 for all seats. Reservations may be made by telephoning The Music Man, 375-4001. Doors open at 6:30 on the two evenings, with the curtain going up at 7 p.m. Max Fri. 108 Sat. 104 Sun. 102 Mon. 104 Tues. 102 Wed. 97 Thurs. 104 ..., -" .., AV arl - Peak MIn Gust 70 18 knots 64 17 knots 64 17 knots 68 18 knots 71 21 knots 74 13 knots 69 22 knots All measurements are made at Annitage Airfield. imum cbarge of $5 per family per visit. This maximum cbarge does not cover Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) vac- cine; cbarge for an injection of Hib vaccine is $11. COM holds open house Friday Credit cards, insurance forms or large bills will not be accepted, but Medi.QlI stickers will be honored. If they bave had a recent physicial examination under the program, Child Health and Disability Prevention Program-eligible children can . receive all vacc~.es without charge. All people eligible for membership at the Commissioned Officers' Mess are invited to a special open house on Friday, September 5. The evening special will feature a steak dinner, swimming and dancing to disco music on the patio. Dinner will be served from 6 to 9 p.m. and music for dancing or listening pleasure will be from 8 until mid- night. Find out what the benefits of belouging to the COM are! Only a limited number of tickets are available and can be purcbased at the Officers' Mess for only $6 each. Reservations are required by Sept. 2. Please call NWC ext. 3105 for additional information. Ongoing adult ceramic classes are held every Monday evening at the CraftlHobby Center. Learn how to complete professional looking ceramic pieces that make great gifts - all the better because they are handmade! Classes are from 5:30 to 8 p.m. every Monday (holidays excluded) for six weeks. Basics of ceramics and, with sufficient progress, more complicated techniques will be taught. Fees for the six-week course are $10 per person for active duty military or depen- dents; $12 per person for DOD civilians, retired military or dependents; and $16 per person for private citizens. For more information or to register, call the CrafUHobby Center at NWC ext. 3252 Monday through Friday from 9a.m. to 8p.m. or on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. +++ "Digital Display" will be the DJ at the disco being held at the Enlisted Mess on Wednesday, Sept. 3. For only $1 each, authorized patrons and guests can disco from 8 untilll:30p.m. +++ A dinner special of beer-batter cod is being offered at the Enlisted Mess tonight. Dinner will be served from 5:30 until 9p.m. +++ Due to the upcoming .holiday, the Commissioned Officers' Mess will be closed Sun- day and Monday; and the Enlisted Mess, Chief Petty Officers' Mess, Auto Hobby Center and the CrafUHobby Center will be closed Monday. Operating under regular hours will be the China Lake Golf Course and Hall Memorial Lanes. Holiday hours for the gym will be from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.; lap swimming at the pool will be from noon until 1p.m.and open swimming will be from 1to 6p.m. +++ Starting Sept. 8, the Commissioned Officers' Mess will offer a Monday lunch special at only $2.25 per person. On Sept. 8, the special will be shish-ka-bob, rice pilaf and salad; Sept. 15, roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, vegetable and roll; Sept. 22, home-made ravioli, salad and garlic bread; and Sept. 29, chicken cacciatore, salad and rolls. It is not necessary to belong to the COM to take advantage of the lunch specials. FRIDAY,SATURDAY AUGUST2I,30 " MURPHY'S LAW" Starring Charles Bronson and carrie Snodgress (Action-Drama, rated R. 100 min.) SUNDAY, MONDAY AUO. 31, SEPT. l " LADY JANE" Starring Helena Bonham a00 Cary Elwes (Drama, rated PG·13. 1.2 min.) WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3 " LEGENO" Starring Tom Cruise and Tim Curry (Fantasy/Adventure, rated PG·13,89 min.) FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5 NTHE COLOR PURPLE" Starring Danny Glover and Whoopl Goldberg (HlstOfical·Drama, rated PG-I 3, 15.( min.) Matin" I 2 pm Evening I 7 pm (Cil ALL ACiES ADMITTE D ("Cil All ACiES ADMITTED P¥",,"1('u,d"",,c. SuggeSt.." IRI RESTRICTED * U_S. Go...ernment Printinll Olliu: 1986 - No• .010020 FROM: TO.. PLACE STAMP HERE • Center plan stresses crisis management push Life-line systems vulnerable toearthquake interruption Crisis management following any sort of disaster is especially important in a remote area like the Indian Wells Valley because life-line systems are extremely vulnerable here. For instance, those who bave lived in this area when snow bas fallen on the high des- ert become aware quickly that there's one road north, two roads south, one road east and one road west - and that all of these are easily closed by even a small snowfall or by ice. When roads are closed, whether because of snow or because a road might cross an earthquake fault (and both Highway 14 and 395 cross the San Andreas fault before they reach the Los Angeles basin), food impor- tation ceases. This bas an almost im- mediate effect since the local markets have only roughly a two-day supply of food on hand. Those who do not have food for sev- eral days stored in their own cupboards are apt to be on an involuntary diet. Water is even more critical to survival in this desert environment. An interruption in electric power means that pumps don't operate and all water used in the local area has to be pumped from the ground. An earthquake not only could interrupt the supply of electricity but also could crack and break well beads and casings, adding to the problems of getting water from the ground to those who need it. Anyone living in the local area should, to be safe, have water stored. A minimum storage would be 10 gallons per person (roughUy a week's supply for anyone who uses water careftilly for drinking, cooking and absolutely essential cleanliness), plus whatever water is needed for pets or farm animals. Electric power depends on the power grid functioning. Once the grid is down for any reason, pumping of water ceases, lights don't work nor do telephones and all cooling and air conditioning equipment baits. Emergency generators will keep medical and other essential facilities operating - but would not be adequate to provide power to residents. For times when the power goes off, each household should bave at least one flashlight on hand with fresh batteries (batteries should be kept in a refrigerator to ensure that they are fresh). Also, to receive emergency infonnation, each fam- ily should also have a battery-powered radio or a functioning car radio. Since electricity also powers gasoline pumps, those with empty gas tanks aren't going to be able to get around very well. Keeping at least a balf tank of gas in the family car is wise. Sewer tines are also fragile. If a crisis takes the form of an earthquake, residents should be conscious of potential trouble with waste disposal. The crisis management plan carries a section on personal preparedness for a disaster. Current plans for implementation of the plan include sending an "all hands" distribution copy of the personal preparedness section. Recent earthquakes in the Chalfant Valley north of Bishop reemphasize the need for disaster preparedness in the local area. When the earth starts shaking, it's too late to get ready. Yet, earthquakes are only one of the myriad of disasters IjIld crises that can occur. Fundamental to any disaster preparedness is a center-wide crisis management plan; the newest revision of a crisis management plan for NWC is ex- pected to roll off the press on or about September 15. Crisis management plans are mandated by OPNAVINST 5530.14A, 3440.15, 3440.16 and a number of ancillary materials. Since the plan itself is extensive, various aspects of it will be discussed in a series of Rockeleer articles. Those who will need to examine the crisis management plan in greater detail will be able to do so by olr taining a copy of the sections that they need or a copy of the complete document from Code 24. (See mop on Page 3) Navy award earned by NWC personnel officer Eva Bien, the Center's Civilian Person- nel Officer, was presented the Navy Award for Excellence in Civilian Personnel and Equal Employment Opportunity in a cer- emony held in Washington last Friday. The award was presented in the office of Chase Untermeyer, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Mfairs). It was initiated by the Board of Governors of the Navy's civilian personnel system, the Office of Civilian Personnel Management, to recognize outstanding personnel officers throughout the Navy. Ms. Bien was nominated for the honor by the Space and Warfare Systems Command for her work with the Demonstration Pro- ject. Joining her in receiving an award for the Demo Project was Randy Riley, Civilian Personnel Officer for the Naval Ocean Systems Center in San Diego. The other two recipients of the award were Ron Townsend from Pensacola, who was honored for his EEO work, and Jerry Walsh from tbe Naval Facilities Engineer- ing Command for creative work with per- fonnance assessments. Gerry Schiefer, NWC Technical Director, who flew to Washington to be present for the ceremony, told attendees at the Com- mander's meeting Monday that, "I was ex- tremely proud that Eva received one of these first four awards ever presented for the outstanding work that she has done for the Center." Ms. Bien then showed the plaque and framed certificate comprising the award to the group present. She commented that she felt that the award really recognizes the work accomplished by a team consisting of everyone working in the Personnel Department and the line managers throughout the Center. A 28-year-Center employee, she has headed the Personnel Department since 1975. Her outstanding work bas brought her the Michelson Laboratories Award, a Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award and recognition from the Federal Executive Board of Los Angeles. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administra- tion from the University of California at Berkeley and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Southern California. PROUD RECIPIENT - Center Technical Director Gerry Schiefer and Center Commander Capt. John Burt join with Eva Bien In showing the plaque and certificate that she received for her work as Civilian Personnel Officer at NWC. The presentation was made In Undersecretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Chase Untermeyer's Office last Friday morn- ing. - Photo by PH2 Rick Moore , OCR Text: , · 1 I 8~, August 29. 1986 Get to camp sites early Labor Day weekend visitors to the Se- quoia and Inyo National Fores".s will have to arrive early if they hope to find empty campsites in the popular mountain areas. Visitors are also urged to remember Stage II Fire Restrictions are in place because of hot~ weather this summer. This last weekend of summer is expected to bring thousands of campers and sightseers to the Sierra region. Camp- grounds are available on a first-eome first-served basis throughout most of the Eastern Sierra region. There are also a few private campgrounds offering space with hookups for recreation vehicles. Wilderness pennits are needed by all visitors who plan overnight stays in wilderness areas and for day trips to some of the more popular wilderness area desti· nations. Rafters using the Kern River need to olr tain pennits from U.S. Forest Service of· fices in Bakersfield or Kernville. Forest of· ficials also noted swimming and floating is not recommended in the Kern River; an estimated 12 persons have drowned in the river this year. Fire restrictions now in force prohibit portable stoves, campfires or smoking out- side developed campgrounds or designated fire-safe areas. Campers in the forest, where there is no campground, are re- quired to have a campfire pennit and a shovel in their possession for a cooking or wanning fire. Since escaped campfires are the largest cause of wildfires in the forests, . campers are urged to make certain all campfires are dead out when leaving them. Big weekend set at Bishop BENEFIT - China Lake police donated the use of their pistol range last Saturday for a fundralser held by the High Sierra Reel and Gun Club. About 30 members of the club took part In a shoot whose proceeds were given to the Ridgecrest Women's Shelter, which houses battered women and chlldren_ - Photo by PH2 Rick Moore Tonight's queen coronation, street dance and finals in the whiskerino contest will kick off the 34th annual Homecoming and Wild West weekend at Bishop. Tomorrow's activities start with a parade at 10 a.m. down Bishop's Main Street. Everyone will then bead to the Tri.Q)unty Fairgrounds for family fun and games - no admission fee. The chili cookoff is at 2 p.m. and a giant chili feed at $3 per person takes place at 5:30. Saturday evening's PRCA rodeo calls for admission of $6 for adults and $3 for children. At 9 p.m. a dance finishes the evening; no one under 21 is admitted and admission is $5 per person. Sunday starts with the Lion's Club pan- cake breakfast in the park from 7 to 11 a.m., followed by a junior rodeo at the fairgrounds at 1 p.m. Admission to that is $1 per person. A western dinner at the fairground - $5 per person - will be held at 5:30 and the PRCA rodeo starts at 8 p.m.; again $6 for adults and $3 for children. Monday, Labor Day, will feature a local rodeo at 1 p.m. All seats are $5 for this event. Mess membership urged All civilian employees are encouraged to become a member or associate member of the Conunissioned Officers' Mess, Chief Petty Officers' Mess or Enlisted Mess, depending on which they are eligible to join. associate membership is GS-5 through GS-ll and Demo Project equivalents, and EM memberships are GS-1 through G~ and their Demo Project equivalents. All members are also encouraged to take advantage of all the special activities, such as the disco or dances with live bands. Shot clinic slated Thursday Eligibility for the COM is Gs-9, Demo Project equivalent or above. Some GS-9s and Demo equivalents have the option to belong to either the COM or to have an associate membership in the CPOM. CPOM Further information can be obtained by telephoning the COM at 446-2349, CPOM, NWCext. 3634; or EM at 446.0929. Appointments are not necessary for the Kern County Health Department's monthly immunization clinic that will be beld in Ridgecrest at 250 W. Ridgecrest Blvd. on Thursday, Sept. 4. The clinic will run from 8:30a.m. until noon. A parent or legal guardian must accom- pany each of the youngsters for 2 months through 17 years of age planning to get their immunizations; these parents or guardians mustsign consent forms. Each immunization costs $2, with a max- CL Players to present plays Two one-act ptays entiUed "Dreamers" will be presented by the Summer Theater Workshop of the China Lake Players on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5 and 6, at the China Lake Players Theater, located at Blandy Avenue and Lauritsen Road. Reno Venturi and Bob Hoffman, facilitators, coordinated the summer pro- gram for the 15 workshop members around presentation of two plays. Plays selected by workshop members were "Three on a Bench" by Doris Estrada, a light comedy, and •'Balloon Shot," a drama. Tickets are $2 for all seats. Reservations may be made by telephoning The Music Man, 375-4001. Doors open at 6:30 on the two evenings, with the curtain going up at 7 p.m. Max Fri. 108 Sat. 104 Sun. 102 Mon. 104 Tues. 102 Wed. 97 Thurs. 104 ..., -" .., AV arl - Peak MIn Gust 70 18 knots 64 17 knots 64 17 knots 68 18 knots 71 21 knots 74 13 knots 69 22 knots All measurements are made at Annitage Airfield. imum cbarge of $5 per family per visit. This maximum cbarge does not cover Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) vac- cine; cbarge for an injection of Hib vaccine is $11. COM holds open house Friday Credit cards, insurance forms or large bills will not be accepted, but Medi.QlI stickers will be honored. If they bave had a recent physicial examination under the program, Child Health and Disability Prevention Program-eligible children can . receive all vacc~.es without charge. All people eligible for membership at the Commissioned Officers' Mess are invited to a special open house on Friday, September 5. The evening special will feature a steak dinner, swimming and dancing to disco music on the patio. Dinner will be served from 6 to 9 p.m. and music for dancing or listening pleasure will be from 8 until mid- night. Find out what the benefits of belouging to the COM are! Only a limited number of tickets are available and can be purcbased at the Officers' Mess for only $6 each. Reservations are required by Sept. 2. Please call NWC ext. 3105 for additional information. Ongoing adult ceramic classes are held every Monday evening at the CraftlHobby Center. Learn how to complete professional looking ceramic pieces that make great gifts - all the better because they are handmade! Classes are from 5:30 to 8 p.m. every Monday (holidays excluded) for six weeks. Basics of ceramics and, with sufficient progress, more complicated techniques will be taught. Fees for the six-week course are $10 per person for active duty military or depen- dents; $12 per person for DOD civilians, retired military or dependents; and $16 per person for private citizens. For more information or to register, call the CrafUHobby Center at NWC ext. 3252 Monday through Friday from 9a.m. to 8p.m. or on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. "Digital Display" will be the DJ at the disco being held at the Enlisted Mess on Wednesday, Sept. 3. For only $1 each, authorized patrons and guests can disco from 8 untilll:30p.m. A dinner special of beer-batter cod is being offered at the Enlisted Mess tonight. Dinner will be served from 5:30 until 9p.m. Due to the upcoming .holiday, the Commissioned Officers' Mess will be closed Sun- day and Monday; and the Enlisted Mess, Chief Petty Officers' Mess, Auto Hobby Center and the CrafUHobby Center will be closed Monday. Operating under regular hours will be the China Lake Golf Course and Hall Memorial Lanes. Holiday hours for the gym will be from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.; lap swimming at the pool will be from noon until 1p.m.and open swimming will be from 1to 6p.m. Starting Sept. 8, the Commissioned Officers' Mess will offer a Monday lunch special at only $2.25 per person. On Sept. 8, the special will be shish-ka-bob, rice pilaf and salad; Sept. 15, roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, vegetable and roll; Sept. 22, home-made ravioli, salad and garlic bread; and Sept. 29, chicken cacciatore, salad and rolls. It is not necessary to belong to the COM to take advantage of the lunch specials. FRIDAY,SATURDAY AUGUST2I,30 " MURPHY'S LAW" Starring Charles Bronson and carrie Snodgress (Action-Drama, rated R. 100 min.) SUNDAY, MONDAY AUO. 31, SEPT. l " LADY JANE" Starring Helena Bonham a00 Cary Elwes (Drama, rated PG·13. 1.2 min.) WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3 " LEGENO" Starring Tom Cruise and Tim Curry (Fantasy/Adventure, rated PG·13,89 min.) FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5 NTHE COLOR PURPLE" Starring Danny Glover and Whoopl Goldberg (HlstOfical·Drama, rated PG-I 3, 15.( min.) Matin" I 2 pm Evening I 7 pm (Cil ALL ACiES ADMITTE D ("Cil All ACiES ADMITTED P¥",,"1('u,d"",,c. SuggeSt.." IRI RESTRICTED * U_S. Go...ernment Printinll Olliu: 1986 - No• .010020 FROM: TO.. PLACE STAMP HERE • Center plan stresses crisis management push Life-line systems vulnerable toearthquake interruption Crisis management following any sort of disaster is especially important in a remote area like the Indian Wells Valley because life-line systems are extremely vulnerable here. For instance, those who bave lived in this area when snow bas fallen on the high des- ert become aware quickly that there's one road north, two roads south, one road east and one road west - and that all of these are easily closed by even a small snowfall or by ice. When roads are closed, whether because of snow or because a road might cross an earthquake fault (and both Highway 14 and 395 cross the San Andreas fault before they reach the Los Angeles basin), food impor- tation ceases. This bas an almost im- mediate effect since the local markets have only roughly a two-day supply of food on hand. Those who do not have food for sev- eral days stored in their own cupboards are apt to be on an involuntary diet. Water is even more critical to survival in this desert environment. An interruption in electric power means that pumps don't operate and all water used in the local area has to be pumped from the ground. An earthquake not only could interrupt the supply of electricity but also could crack and break well beads and casings, adding to the problems of getting water from the ground to those who need it. Anyone living in the local area should, to be safe, have water stored. A minimum storage would be 10 gallons per person (roughUy a week's supply for anyone who uses water careftilly for drinking, cooking and absolutely essential cleanliness), plus whatever water is needed for pets or farm animals. Electric power depends on the power grid functioning. Once the grid is down for any reason, pumping of water ceases, lights don't work nor do telephones and all cooling and air conditioning equipment baits. Emergency generators will keep medical and other essential facilities operating - but would not be adequate to provide power to residents. For times when the power goes off, each household should bave at least one flashlight on hand with fresh batteries (batteries should be kept in a refrigerator to ensure that they are fresh). Also, to receive emergency infonnation, each fam- ily should also have a battery-powered radio or a functioning car radio. Since electricity also powers gasoline pumps, those with empty gas tanks aren't going to be able to get around very well. Keeping at least a balf tank of gas in the family car is wise. Sewer tines are also fragile. If a crisis takes the form of an earthquake, residents should be conscious of potential trouble with waste disposal. The crisis management plan carries a section on personal preparedness for a disaster. Current plans for implementation of the plan include sending an "all hands" distribution copy of the personal preparedness section. Recent earthquakes in the Chalfant Valley north of Bishop reemphasize the need for disaster preparedness in the local area. When the earth starts shaking, it's too late to get ready. Yet, earthquakes are only one of the myriad of disasters IjIld crises that can occur. Fundamental to any disaster preparedness is a center-wide crisis management plan; the newest revision of a crisis management plan for NWC is ex- pected to roll off the press on or about September 15. Crisis management plans are mandated by OPNAVINST 5530.14A, 3440.15, 3440.16 and a number of ancillary materials. Since the plan itself is extensive, various aspects of it will be discussed in a series of Rockeleer articles. Those who will need to examine the crisis management plan in greater detail will be able to do so by olr taining a copy of the sections that they need or a copy of the complete document from Code 24. (See mop on Page 3) Navy award earned by NWC personnel officer Eva Bien, the Center's Civilian Person- nel Officer, was presented the Navy Award for Excellence in Civilian Personnel and Equal Employment Opportunity in a cer- emony held in Washington last Friday. The award was presented in the office of Chase Untermeyer, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Mfairs). It was initiated by the Board of Governors of the Navy's civilian personnel system, the Office of Civilian Personnel Management, to recognize outstanding personnel officers throughout the Navy. Ms. Bien was nominated for the honor by the Space and Warfare Systems Command for her work with the Demonstration Pro- ject. Joining her in receiving an award for the Demo Project was Randy Riley, Civilian Personnel Officer for the Naval Ocean Systems Center in San Diego. The other two recipients of the award were Ron Townsend from Pensacola, who was honored for his EEO work, and Jerry Walsh from tbe Naval Facilities Engineer- ing Command for creative work with per- fonnance assessments. Gerry Schiefer, NWC Technical Director, who flew to Washington to be present for the ceremony, told attendees at the Com- mander's meeting Monday that, "I was ex- tremely proud that Eva received one of these first four awards ever presented for the outstanding work that she has done for the Center." Ms. Bien then showed the plaque and framed certificate comprising the award to the group present. She commented that she felt that the award really recognizes the work accomplished by a team consisting of everyone working in the Personnel Department and the line managers throughout the Center. A 28-year-Center employee, she has headed the Personnel Department since 1975. Her outstanding work bas brought her the Michelson Laboratories Award, a Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award and recognition from the Federal Executive Board of Los Angeles. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administra- tion from the University of California at Berkeley and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Southern California. PROUD RECIPIENT - Center Technical Director Gerry Schiefer and Center Commander Capt. John Burt join with Eva Bien In showing the plaque and certificate that she received for her work as Civilian Personnel Officer at NWC. The presentation was made In Undersecretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Chase Untermeyer's Office last Friday morn- ing. - Photo by PH2 Rick Moore , China Lake Museum,Rocketeer Newspaper,Rocketeer 1980s,Rocketeer 1986,Rktr8.29.1986.pdf,Rktr8.29.1986.pdf Page 1, Rktr8.29.1986.pdf Page 1