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GROTON, Conn. A Sailor assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit (NMRTU) Groton onboard Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London was honored as Service Person of the Month (SPOM) during a virtual ceremony, May 10.
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Robert Whitney of Paso Robles was recognized by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut (the Chamber) and the Mystic Rotary Club for his efforts in supporting COVID-19 vaccine distribution in response to the pandemic.
“In the midst of a global pandemic that has grounded many aspects of American life to a halt, Petty Officer Whitney has been the constant,” said Dara Wicken, a representative of the Chamber. “He led a cohesive team of 35 Sailors in the delivery of 10,467 vaccines to 5,980 active duty service members, civilian employees, and beneficiaries in the local area. During this tremendous undertaking, Petty Officer Whitney has been the embodiment of world-class care, anytime, anywhere.”
Friends & Neighbors
Frances Godek Goodman
Frances Godek Goodman of Mystic has spent her professional career focused on financial education, and now she has written a book to transmit a lifetime of knowledge.
“I started my career teaching at Bay Path University,” she said in an email. “I left teaching to become the co-founder of the Center for Tax Education and Research, a 501(c)(3) educational foundation.”
After the center’s dissolution, she took a position as a financial counselor and educator/trainer with the U.S. Naval Submarine Base in Groton.
Now retired, she recently penned an eBook, “Small Steps and Stories to Achieve Financial Security.” It is free on Amazon Kindle, and costs 99 cents if not a member. Sales are being donated to veteran organizations.
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Showers this morning becoming a steady rain during the afternoon hours. High 47F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch..
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Rain. Low 38F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near an inch. Locally heavier rainfall possible. Updated: April 15, 2021 @ 12:23 pm