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Creating entry points into your text is a key part of layout and design. Despite all your research, readers may still not be drawn to your story on the page. Using pictures or information graphics in your layout can help. We use pictures and sometimes information graphics to make the information more accessible, helping us to draw reader’s into our work. Use the graphics to present information to the readers that you may not be able to present with either pictures or text. Using these graphics is also a great way to draw your readers attention to additional information to help them understand the nuances of your message.

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Types of information graphics There are several types of infographics, but not all are created equal. Make sure that the type of graphic you’re using is appropriate to the message you’re sending. For instance, a bar graph explaining the different parts of a flack jacket may not work.

Some of the types of graphics we’ll talk about are charts, maps, diagrams and miscellaneous graphics, such as pulled quotes.

Use charts, such as line, bar and pie charts, to show trends over periods of time. You want to ensure that they’re visually appealing and don’t add additional confusion by adding too many variables, lines, etc.Anchors A-Weigh

Senior enlisted leaders from 40 nations come together to share ideasStory and Photo by PAC Chad Saylor, 14th Dist

MCPOCG Charles Bowenand MCPON Joe Campahosted a symposium forsenior enlisted leaders

from around the world.

Senior enlisted leaders from 40 nations came together in Oahu to

share ideas and foster international relationships during the Global Mari-time Senior Enlisted Symposium Sept. 22-24, 2008. The symposium, co-hosted by MCPOCG Charles Bowen, and MCPON Joe Campa, supports the Navy and Coast Guard’s global mari-time strategy and built upon the 2007 conference in New Zealand, the fi rst Global Maritime Senior Enlisted Sym-posium. Topics discussed included mul-tinational interoperability, interpersonal relations between international partners and nations, and enlisted development. The attendees spent most of the sympo-sium in working groups and discussed the challenges and opportunities they had in common. Bowen said fostering relation-ships across international deckplates is an important focus of his tenure. “It has been said that, all men of the sea are brothers. I believe those words to be true,” said Bowen. “I also believe that the cross-pollinated experiences and connections made [at the sym-posium] will pay huge divi- dends for future peaceful

and benefi cial interactions between our services and countries.” The chief warrant offi cer of the Republic of Singapore navy, CWO Aloysius Cheong, who oversees 4,500 enlisted members, said his service has worked closely with the Navy in the past and is looking forward to increased relationships with the Coast Guard. “This symposium is a great way to come together and share best practices,” said Cheong. “We’re able to identify common interests so we can identify how we can have closer col-laboration.” The Global Maritime Senior Enlisted Symposium aligns with the strategy’s goal of strengthening existing and emerging alliances and partnerships. “The interaction with navies all around the world provides opportunities to build friendships, build tactics, learn cultures, and fi nd out how to better in-teract with each other,” said Chief Petty Offi cer 1st Class Robert Cleroux, mari-time command chief petty offi cer of the Canadian navy, who said his service is already a close partner of both the Coast Guard and Navy. Adm. Thad Allen, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, spoke to the senior enlisted representatives at the Waikiki Hyatt Regency via a prerecorded message and echoed the theme of the sym-posium. “We share common threats: piracy; illegal fi shing;

illegal immigration, narcotics traffi ck-ing … to be effective in protecting our global commons, it takes teamwork,” said Allen. “The linkage between our senior enlisted people and offi cers in executing our missions is one of the strong points of the U.S. Coast Guard and one in which we treasure.” Bowen’s goal is to create a global integrated maritime senior enlisted community around the world. “There is no better place to start build-ing a better tomorrow than here,” said Bowen.

by Staff Sgt. Jared Marquis 3rd Wing Public Affairs

5/15/2008 - ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The Department of Defense recently recognized an Airman here for signifi cant contributions to the sustainment, beddown, and/or operational capability of AIM-9X for the 3rd Wing.

Staff Sgt. Wayne Zuiderhof, 3rd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, was selected as the 2007 AIM-9X Cutting Edge Award winner for 2007 due to his “management, maintenance and drive to maintain an $18.7 million stockpile and constantly improve our nation’s newest missile,” according to the award package.

“Sergeant Zuiderhof is directly involved with every aspect of the AIM-9X at the 3rd Wing,” said Capt. Lupe Gutierrez, 3rd EMS Munitions Flight commander.

“His fl awless management of missiles in both the Combat Ammunition System and the Tactical Missile Records System ensures accountability of these national assets while providing real-time vis-ibility to war-planners.”

According to Sergeant Zuiderhof, the award came as a surprise when it was announced at a maintenance banquet last month.

“I was completely amazed, I had no idea I would ever be recognized with that type of award,” said the 10-year Air Force veteran.

“For it to be announced like that was complete-ly amazing, my spouse was there and it was a huge surprise to us all. It was a great honor.”

Sergeant Zuiderhof shares this accolade. “I credit the hard work of everyone that helps

me in the daily maintenance,” he said. “I can’t com-plete any maintenance without the assistance and support of my team. From hazmat, tools and man-power to guidance from MAJCOM and equipment specialists it all plays a role in getting the mission done. We have the honor to work with the top of the line missile systems on a daily basis.”

Sergeant Zuiderhof’s nomination selection was not a surprise to his leadership.

“Wayne is one of the sharpest maintainers I have ever met in my 18-year career,” Capt. Gutierrez said. “He is a true professional who inspires his Airmen, always leads by example and always from the front. Wayne has tackled every challenge with zeal and profession-alism and he has earned the com-plete confi dence, trust and respect from the entire munitions community.

“Sergeant Zuiderhof’s accomplishments repre-sent a commitment to excellence in all he does and he is truly an outstanding example of how he has helped make the 3rd Wing the ‘World’s Finest’,” the captain said.

Munitions NCO named best in DoD

Staff Sgt. Wayne Zuiderhof, 3rd Equipment Main-tenance Squadron Munitions Flight, checks the depth value on the forward hanger of a weapon May 14. Sergeant Zuiderhof was one of two recip-ients of the 2007 AIM-9X Cutting Edge Award.

Photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Steffen

CC arrives with bang

Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Alaska fi re a cannon during the Alaskan Command change of command May 9. Lieutenant General Dana Atkins assumed command of the unit responsible for all of Alaska’s military forces. The cannon has been fi red at every change of command since the formation of the U.S. Army Alaska.

7 Day Elmendorf Weather Watch

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Eielson maintainers keep 18th Aggressor aircraft serviceable,adding realism to the joint DoD Exercise Northern Edge.

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Victory Times

Members of a team from the Huntsville, Ala., U.S. Army En-gineering and Support Center prepare to detonate captured enemy ammunition at one of the depot sites in Iraq.

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Delivery methods for improvised explosive devicesDuring the 2008 calendar year, 438 servicemembers were killed by improvised explosive devices. IEDs can be delivered and set off various ways.

OUT WITH A BANGProgram changes name, continues mission

Story by Pfc. Eric Martinez13th Public Affairs Detachment

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The Coalition Muntions Clearance Program was changed to the Coaltion Munitions Disposal Pro-gram during a ceremony held on Camp Victory, Friday.Over the past fi ve years, the CMC Program has worked with the U.S. Army Central Command and United States Army Engineering and Support Center to destroy more than 346,000 short tons of explosive remnants of war at 51 clearance sites, denying the enemy from using these hazardous materials for improvised explosive devices.“It’s a distinct privilege to be with you all to formally recognize the accomplishments of the Coalition Munitions Clearance Program and their transition over the next few weeks to a focused Coalition Muni-tions Disposal Program,” said Col. Rock Donahue, director, engineer cell, Multi-National Corps – Iraq.

“On Sept. 11, 2003, the fi rst detonation of cap-tured enemy ammunition took place,” said Maj. Jeffery LaCaze, chief, engineer cell, MNC-I.

“What followed was a long, deliberate and well planned effort that elimi-nated captured enemyammunition out of pos-sible enemy hands.”

At the height of the pro-gram, 20 mobile teams operated in Iraq to sup-port the CMC mission. Local national laborersand subcontractors worked at each of the 51 clearing sites.

“A hybrid mix of mili-tary, civilian and con-tractor specialties were employed to accomplish an operational level objective, and they did so succesfully.”Donahue also stressed the importance of a con-tinuedpartnership between the Army’s Engineer-ing and Support Center, Counter Joint Task Force Troy and MNC-I C-4 in executing the mission of destroying unserviceable munitions stocks and limited explosive rem-nants of war in Iraq.“This vital, cost-effective program will ensure a safer operational envi-ronment for our service-members and enhance the security and qual-ity of life for the Iraqi people,” Donahue said.

Th e 2,300-mile fl ight, which originated from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, Alaska, was the fi rst

to reach the North Pole exclusively for the purpose of Arctic domain awareness. Th is

new mission for the Coast Guard is based on recently observed climate changes that will provide greater maritime access to the Arctic. But for the Coast Guard, reaching the northernmost point on Earth was more than a typical maritime patrol.

“Th e signifi cance of crossing the North Pole is a statement,” Rear Adm. Arthur Brooks, commander of the17th Coast Guard District in Juneau, said. “It’s a statement that the U.S. Coast Guard is prepared to operate in the Arctic and the high Arctic. We are here to work.”

Th is fi rst Arctic domain awareness fl ight is not just the beginning of a changing Coast Guard role in the region, but also a step toward learning how to conduct missions in one of the harshest environments on the planet, Brooks said.

“Th e primary change in the Arctic is that for 150 years we have done exploration and research,” Brooks explained. “Th e change is we now must prepare to do all Coast Guard missions in the arctic, including maritime surveillance.”

Th e Oct. 25 fl ight was the fi rst step in that direction. Although it was uncertain if the mission would be a success, it was a vital step in setting a

baseline for Arctic operations.“Th e main expectations were to see how our

instruments and radio communications work, what altitude we can (reach) before hitting our cold weather limitations, and what the forward support limitations are going to be in Barrow itself,” explained Lt. Tommy Wallin, aircraft commander for the North Pole fl ight.

Although the operating environment of the Arctic has similarities to the day-to-day missions of the Coast Guard, it also presents great challenges.

“Th e main diff erence is that we are fl ying extreme distances under extreme temperatures without any support,” Wallin said. “Once we get up to the Arctic we’re kind of on our own. Th ere’s a lot of logistics that you have to do ahead of time and a lot of preplanning because once you get there everything has to already be planned out. It’s similar to what we do day to day but just a little bit more extreme.”

Th is extreme nature of Arctic fl ight was experienced as the aircraft neared the pole where temperatures outside dropped to -40 degrees.

Despite the extreme temperatures, Coast Guard airplane 1703 crossed the North Pole at 12:23 p.m., under the glow of a noontime full moon. Th e rising morning sun was left behind as the mission entered latitudes trapped in perpetual winter darkness. With a magnetic variation of more than 70 degrees

in some locations, the compass guides aboard the aircraft were jumping as if unsure of where the aircraft was. But as planned, navigation was maintained by GPS and the skills of the navigator.

Although everyone aboard was excited to cross the North Pole, perhaps no one was as excited as the crewman who tracked the aircraft’s every move.

“I’m a navigator so for me one of the most fun aspects of the fl ight, besides being in a unique mission, was when we headed over the pole and we headed south,” said AETC Dave Boschee, Air Station Kodiak HC-130 navigator. “We were heading true south, but we were heading magnetic north because we were above the magnetic North Pole. I was bouncing out of my seat with excitement. We were on the other side of the world at that point. I would have never thought I was going there.”

Before returning home, the aircraft circled the world crossing every longitude and passing through every time zone, briefl y making it the fastest moving object on the planet. For the second time that day, the sun rose for the passengers and crew. On this day with two sunrises, the Coast Guard began a new chapter in Arctic history.

As the world examines the changing Arctic it is likely that this fl ight will not be the last to navigate its way toward 90 degrees north. For the Coast Guard, future Arctic operations may mean more than the occasional over-fl ight. Th e Coast Guard is examining the possibility of establishing a seasonal base in the Arctic. As the principal federal maritime enforcement agency in the Arctic, the Coast Guard will be called on to carry out its safety, security and environmental stewardship missions as maritime traffi c increases in the region.

“When we start moving aircraft and small boats into the Arctic it’s going to be a great opportunity, but it will also be a great challenge, because this is hard, and this is dangerous,” Brooks said. “Like many other things in Alaska, it’s beautiful and it’s

Russia recently laid claim to resources beneath the Arctic Shelf when it planted a fl ag in the seafl oor there. Four other countries, including the U.S., claim rights there too. With tensions on the rise, the Coast Guard suddenly fi nds itself in the mix.

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Maps can be used to focus on the where of your story. Keep it simple and dynamic – no one wants to look at a plain roadmap. Add details that add something to the story, such as mileage, distance between events, etc.

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MCAS New River’s Offical Publication2008

www.newriverrotove.com

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This Department of Defense newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the DoD. Contents of The RotoVue are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the DoD, or the Joint Public Affairs Office, MCAS New River.

The RotoVue is published by Landmark Military Newspa-pers, a private firm in no way connected with the DoD, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, or the U.S. Marine Corps, under exclusive contract with MCAS New River.

The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the DoD or military services, or Landmark Military Newspapers, of products or services advertised.

Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the viola-tion is corrected.

The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the Joint Public Affairs Office. For information regarding content, contact Joint Public Affairs Officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, PSC Box 21002, Jacksonville, NC 28545-1002.

If you have comments or suggestions, contact the public af-fairs office at (910) 449-6196 or fax (910) 449-6478.

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Public Affairs Officer1st Lt. Andrew Hurd

Editor Cpl. Cecilia N. Rooks

Staff WritersCpl. John Scott Rafoss

Cpl. Andrew M. KalwitzLance Cpl. Brandon S. Dulaney

Lance Cpl. David J. Beall

ON THE COVER: Jason Bishop magically emerges during a performance at the Station Theater July 16. Bishop performed for Marines and their families. (Photo by Cpl. John Scott Rafoss)

From the Halls of Montezuma...

Illustration displays the locations where Marine Corps Air Station New River Marines are deployed.

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Diagrams can be used to focus on the how of the story and break down complex ideas, so that they can be easily understood.




Miscellaneous types of infographics are generally the easiest and fastest types of infographics and can include things such as pulled quotes, fast facts, the recounts of polls such as a “man on the street” survey, and summary boxes. Remember that the graphic isn’t there just to fill space. Keep it dynamic and ensure it adds value to your design.




The idea behind any infographic is to add value to your design and create a way into your page by creating “entry points” into text on your page.” To ensure this happens, there are some ideas you’ll want to keep in mind.

Considerations – Keep it simple. Don’t add confusion with an infographic. Your graphic should remove confusion and draw your reader into the page. With that, remember to label clearly and keep your variables down. Also, remember to simplify. Avoid clutter and make sure that the graphic has a point and that you’ve done this with an end goal in mind. And remember, the reader may not read the text, so don’t assume that the information in your story will suffice – the graphic should be able to basically stand alone.

though they expect the uniforms to be a hot item, said Bowman.

“I think we will get a huge demand for the un-tucked ODU,” he said, pointing out that the uniform is fade, wrinkle and stain resistant with new blousing string holes and elastic pockets.

Even more changes are coming too. Prototypes are being considered for new physical training gear, summer wear, which includes a polo shirt and cargo shorts, and a new trench coat that fi ts over the Bravo uniform. These uniforms are in the making and are currently being tested in the fi eld.

All of this is defi nitely going to keep the UDC team busy,even though you’ll never see it.

The Uniform Distribution Center in Woodbine,

N.J., is what some would call nondescript—plain, white and brick. But behind its simple steel door is a beehive of activity—like a hidden casino in a gangster movie. Except these would-be kingpins’ only racket is the operational dress uniform, and these days they’re in deep.

Between towering rows of industrial shelves packed with boxes of uniforms, 29 employees are preparing to outfi t almost 90,00 active duty, reserve and auxiliary Coast Guardsmen with the new un-tucked ODU.

“Typically, we send out 3,000 to 5,000 orders a month,” said Lt. Mike Bowman, the manager of the UDC. “Right now we have about 4,000 pre-orders for the new un-tucked ODU, so that should double our work load.”

Things already look busy. Employees buzz around everywhere packing uniforms in boxes, tossing them on a conveyor belt, slapping address labels on them and shipping them out as fast as they can. They have to reduce the overstock of old uniforms before the new ones arrive. To help with this they’re offering a two-for-one deal on the original ODUs since they can be worn until 2012.

All of this adds up to extra work, but the team hopes to maintain their standard turnaround time of two days from when the order is placed to when it is shipped even

William Gibson searches for a specifi c size to fi ll an order at the UDC Aug 6.

What’s NewWith the ODU?

Embroidered USCG emblem

Un-tucked shirt

Fabric fi nish is more colorfast and wrinkle free, with better oil and lubri-cant resistance

Noted above are the changed items from the tucked to the un-tucked ODU’s. The Untucked ODU will remain optional to the current ODU until December 31, 2012.

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Your ability to attract readers with your layout and design is the final piece of the puzzle. Remember how much work it is to get the story. Take your message the last mile and let it stand out by creating entry points that make the story accessible to readers. Use these graphics to make your information stand out. Doing this ensures you’ll have a quality product.


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Arnold, E. (1969). Modern newspaper design. Harper & Row

Baskette, F., Sissors, J. & Brooks, B. (1997). The art of editing (6th ed.)

Garcia, M. (1987). Contemporary newspaper design. Prentice Hall

Harrower, T. (2005). The newspaper designer’s handbook. The McGraw-Hill Companies

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