NNS150312-01. VCNO Visits Naval Station Rota
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NNS150312-22. USNA Hosts Japan Homeport Night
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NNS150312-20. Naval War College, Harvard Open Disaster Relief Talks
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NNS150312-19. Norfolk Naval Shipyard Performs USS Albany Rudder Repair
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NNS150312-18. NAVSEA 00C Conducts Flyaway Saturation Dive Training, Prepares for Crisis Calls
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NNS150312-17. New Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Now Open at Bethesda
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NNS150312-14. Yeoman Qualification Standards Updated
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NNS150312-13. Seal Beach Sailor Reaches for All Navy Team
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NNS150312-12. 20-Year Project Captures Navy's Women's History
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NNS150312-10. 100 Years of Navy Reserve Honor, Courage, Commitment Celebrated at Pearl Harbor
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NNS150312-08. Sailors Attend Women at Sea Leadership Symposium
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NNS150312-07. Coastal Riverine Squadron 1 Detachment Deploys
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NNS150312-06. NMCB-3 Seabees Step Up To The Plate
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NNS150312-04. Midshipmen Encounter Southeast Asia
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NNS150312-02. CNAL Selects Sailors of the Year
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NNS150312-16. Current All Hands Update
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NNS011215-13. This Day in Naval History - March 12
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NNS150312-01. VCNO Visits Naval Station Rota
By Morgan Over, NAVSTA Rota Public Affairs
NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (NNS) -- The Vice Chief of Naval Operations visited Naval Station Rota, Spain, March 8 and 9 as part of a visit to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operation.
Adm. Michelle Howard's two-day visit included a tour of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71), a visit to U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, as well as other commands aboard the installation, followed by two all-hands calls with Sailors and Marines assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain.
Aboard Ross, Howard toured the ship which included a visit to the bridge, a briefing with Ross Commanding Officer Cmdr. Tadd Gorman and a duty section all-hands calls on the fantail.
While touring U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Howard had the opportunity to visit many of the service-oriented clinics including pharmacy, Medical Home Port, the Emergency Room, physical therapy, and laboratory services. While at the hospital she even had a chance to meet the newest member of the Rota community during a visit to the maternity ward.
Before leaving Spain, she held two all-hands calls where she discussed gender integration, cyber security, and the results of a Department of Defense (DoD) study.
Howard discussed what she thought was required to achieve a balanced Navy.
"We're at about 17 percent women across our force both officer and enlisted. When I came in, it was about 5 percent," said Howard. "I personally believe that we need to get to a place where we are about 25 percent women. We have enough women who are coming into recruiting, wanting to join that we should be able to get to about 25 percent women in the force."
Howard also spent some time explaining the importance of the cyber community with regards to Sailors. Speaking on cyber awareness and relation, Howard highlighted that many Sailors use social media and sometimes 'cross the line.'
"For many of you, you live this whole other life in another domain. When you are out there in that domain and you're on a social website, you tend to be very candid and then sometimes cross the line, so we've got to figure out what's going on in the social media domain and help get to good behavior in the virtual world just as we expect good behavior in the physical world," she said.
Howard also discussed some of the preliminary results of the Workplace Gender Relations Survey. The survey received 29,000 responses, which specifically covered unwanted sexual contact. According to the results, in the 12 months before the survey was taken, 5.1 percent of women in the Navy said they had unwanted sexual contact, while 1.2 percent of men reported the same thing.
Howard said that the results are better this year and that tells Navy leadership that behavior has changed.
"We had better behavior in the previous 12 months before the survey was taken than a couple of years before," she said. "What that tells me is the training we provided ... that had an effect."
She added "The really great news is that when any of you saw something happen, 9 out of 10 times - 90 percent of the time - you as an officer [or a] Sailor, stepped up and did something. You took action."
Another action Howard has taken is working to encourage men to report incidents of unwanted sexual contact. Across the Department of Defense, 1 in 4 people feel comfortable reporting an incident, Howard said. In the Navy, that number is 1 in 5. Of the men, however, that number is drastically different.
"For our service, if something happens to me and I'm a woman, about 1 in 3 women right now come forward ... if I'm a guy and something happens to me, it's only about 1 in 13. You guys, you men, do not feel comfortable telling someone. Over the next year, I've said we need to figure out why men feel more uncomfortable reporting, and help them when something happens, make a restricted or unrestricted report."
Howard rounded out her trip to a visit at Camp Mitchell where she met with Seabees deployed with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, before holding her second all-hands call with Sailors and Marines assigned Commander, Naval Expeditionary Task Force Europe and Africa 68.
For more news from Naval Station Rota, Spain, visitwww.navy.mil/local/rota/.
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NNS150312-22. USNA Hosts Japan Homeport Night
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Caswell, U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) -- The United States Naval Academy (USNA) hosted a Japan "Homeport Night" for the class of 2015's future surface warfare officers (SWO) in Dahlgren Hall, March 11.
This special "Homeport Night" was for the future SWOs who selected ships homeported in Japan. USNA SWOs, who were stationed in Japan, provided the midshipmen insight to the unique culture of Japan.
"This night allows the midshipman heading to Japan, an introduction to the culture," said Lt. Matthew Harmon, 19th Company officer. "They see some of the food they will be eating, hear about customs and can get a little more familiarized with where will essentially be their home for the next few years."
"Homeport Night" is an opportunity for the SWOs on the Yard to share with midshipmen advice on where to live, available activities, cost of living, and many other details that the midshipmen may not be thinking about.
"Going from one country to another is a huge step, especially when you will be living there," said Lt. Travis Snover, 14th Company officer. "We want to be able to give them some solid insider information. Whether it's places to eat, things to get involved with or visit, we want to try to build up some of the confidence and ease some of the uncertainty, so these newly commissioned officers can stay focused now, and on their careers."
The event also provided an opportunity for the midshipmen headed to Japan to network with each other.
"I get to see everyone that will be going with me," said Midshipman 1st Class Carl Ted Blanco. "We are all building comradery with each other and it's great because there is that level of 'I don't know' and it will be better, knowing that everyone here will be going through the same thing. It helps take away the strangeness of being somewhere new."
Cmdr. Masato Murakoshi, Languages and Culture Department instructor, reminded the 25 midshipmen in attendance of the important role the U.S. played four years ago when Japan was hit by an earthquake and subsequent tsunami.
"It was people like you, which helped Japan recover from that tragic event," said Murakshi. "Those U.S. personnel rose to the occasion, and without question came to our need. You are now going to fill those shoes; a lot is expected of you."
For these midshipmen, the culminating four years at USNA is just the beginning of their journey.
"I'm really excited and kind of scared at the same time," said Midshipman 1st Class Jonathan Makona. "I love to travel, I want to see other cultures and it's all just starting. Spending four years here makes me want to go and be able to see the world and start my career. I want to get to Japan and do the best I can to my ability, for myself and everyone around me."
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NNS150312-20. Naval War College, Harvard Open Disaster Relief Talks
By Daniel L. Kuester, U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs
NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS) -- U.S. Naval War College (NWC) and Harvard University put their recently signed education and research agreement to work, March 10, during an Executive Level Operational Level of War (ELOC) course at the NWC's College of Operational and Strategic Leadership.
The two schools signed the agreement late last year, to explore mutual academic collaboration in the areas of humanitarian assistance and disaster response.
"It is invaluable to have that ground truth from someone who is coming at the exact same problem from a different perspective," said Dr. Michael Lappi, a practicing physician and director of field operations for the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative based out of Harvard School for Public Health. "Because at the end of the day when we have things like humanitarian assistance and disaster response, we are working collectively - sometimes in parallel and sometimes in opposition - and it can resolve those friction points."
Lappi, who's also a U.S. Navy reservist, speaks from experience after being directly involved in both the Hurricane Katrina and 2010 Haiti earthquake relief efforts.
"If we can train together and have the same common language, we can do twice as much as we have ever been able to do before and twice as well. The opportunity here is unbelievable," he added.
ELOC, targeted toward staff principals and single digit N-code personnel at numbered fleets, is an intensive week-long course offered three times per year. The course involves dealing directly with current and former commanders and finding out how staff principles can better support their commanders.
"The whole intent of the course is to have a discussion over a week on what does it mean to be a staff principal," said Stephan Kornatz, ELOC course director. "It is a position that comes with a lot of power and a lot of requirements and expectations.
"The leadership of the planners and other staff are the go-to people for the commanders, and they provide the linkage between the commanders and the staff."
The partnership chose ELOC as the pilot course due to it already having a humanitarian assistance element built into the curriculum.
"When we mapped out the course, we talked about baby steps. The first step was giving capabilities to existing courses, so something like this ELOC course that had a humanitarian assistance component was perfect," said Lappi.
While the agreement between the two schools is just getting its sea legs, there could be other areas for cooperation.
"We have a civilian-military focused organization, so this capability is only going to grow and expand our partnerships," said Lappi. "I can see in the near future collaboration with all the other schools at Harvard."
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NNS150312-19. Norfolk Naval Shipyard Performs USS Albany Rudder Repair
By Kristi Britt, NNSY Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- Norfolk Naval Shipyard's (NNSY) Inside Machine Shop successfully performed its first rudder repair since 1991, on the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Albany (SSN 753), which is currently undergoing an engineered overhaul.
The job started in September 2014 when the rudder was transported to the shop for repair. It was completed last month and is currently in the process of being reinstalled on the Albany. The repair was performed using the shop's Betts Machine, a vertical turret lathe that has been in the shop since 1928.
The last time the Inside Machine Shop machined a rudder at NNSY was 1991 on the USS Wainwright (DLG 28).
"The same guys who were still here [from the Wainwright job], gave their input on the job and how to do it. They made sure we set it up right," said Scott Craven, NNSY mechanical group supervisor. "It would have been a lot harder for us if the guys weren't here to help us. The work itself is unique and it's rare we have to use this type of machine. So knowing we had that support made all the difference."
Albany's engineered overhaul, the largest maintenance event the boat will experience in its operational life-cycle, is comprised of a large modernization package and extensive refurbishments.
"This demonstrates the shop is still capable of doing big, complex jobs like this," said Mike Johnson, NNSY mechanical group supervisor. "It's important how we work this job and these younger guys were able to get hands on experience doing this."
NNSY, a Naval Sea Systems Command field activity, is the oldest industrial facility belonging to the U.S. Navy, and specializes in repairing, overhauling and modernizing ships and submarines.
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NNS150312-18. NAVSEA 00C Conducts Flyaway Saturation Dive Training, Prepares for Crisis Calls
By Jacqui Barker, Office of Public Affairs, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (NNS) -- For the U.S. Navy's 40 saturation divers, requalification on the Fly Away Saturation Diving System (SATFAD) here this week ensures the Navy retains its deep water recovery capability.
The Sailors train on the SATFAD system three to four times a year to retain their qualifications on the unique system that allows these Navy divers to execute missions such as deep ocean salvage, aircraft or black box retrieval.
"We train so the procedures become routine, and we're using this opportunity to train now until a real disaster happens," said Saturation Diving System program manager Paul McMurtrie, who is also a retired U.S. Navy Master Diver. "We train here in Panama City, Florida, because this is where the expertise is located, and we can conduct training operations here year round."
The March 2015 SATFAD testing is conducted pierside, and only in 30 feet of seawater, simply to give the divers the opportunity to practice operations such as manned pressurization, manned launch and recovery, watch stander drills and emergency procedures.
"It's a lot of hands-on training," said McMurtrie. "There is a lot to learn here from the divers who have been doing the job for decades, either in the military or as civilians."
This one-of-a-kind system is owned by Naval Sea Systems Command and maintained by a crew of five civilians from the command's Supervisor of Diving and Salvage organization. It is a complex combination of pressured dive chambers and metal containers that allow the Sailors to work and live on a barge at sea and dive in the ocean's depths for up to 30 days. The main chamber, the deck decompression chamber, allows the Sailors to achieve desired and pressurized depth only then to connect to a dive bell that is then "locked out" and submerged into the water by way of a hydraulic arm that picks up the dive bell and places it and the men inside into the ocean.
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NNS150312-17. New Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Now Open at Bethesda
From Navy Installations Command Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS) opened a new facility on March 1, at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bethesda, Maryland.
NSA Bethesda is responsible for base operational support for more than 40 tenant commands, including Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
"NGIS offers more than 24,000 guest beds at military installations worldwide and provides excellent accommodations for Department of Defense travelers on official government travel," said Tamara Davis, Navy Lodging program director. "We're very excited to add the Bethesda NGIS to our inventory. NSA Bethesda has been without an NGIS for a number of years. The additional inventory will provide a much needed service and save travel dollars."
NGIS offers quality lodging services for individual and group temporary duty travelers, Department of Defense civilians, retirees, reservists, and sponsored guests. NGIS lodging also provides accommodation for vacation and leisure travel on a space-available basis.
The new NGIS Bethesda facility is located at 4520 Taylor Road, Building 64. It offers standard and suite guest rooms with queen-size beds.
All rooms include a microwave oven, mini-refrigerator, iron and ironing board, cable TV with premium channels, complimentary Wi-Fi, coffee maker, clock radio, hair dryer and an in-room safe. Laundry facilities are provided on site and parking is available.
For reservations, visit http://www.dodlodging.net/ or call toll-free (877) NAVY-BED.
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NNS150312-14. Yeoman Qualification Standards Updated
From Center for Service Support Newport Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- Navy administration subject matter experts gathered for five days within the Norfolk, Virginia, NATO Headquarters building to update the yeoman (YN) rating Personnel Qualification Standards March 2.
Chief Yeoman Christopher Byard, yeoman rate training manager at Center for Service Support (CSS) Newport, Rhode Island, oversees all training materials provided to the more than 2,500 Sailors serving as yeoman in the fleet. Byard led the team of 18 Sailors updating the 134-page training document.
"A PQS is a compilation of the minimum knowledge and skills an individual must demonstrate to qualify to stand watches or perform other specific routine duties necessary for the safety, security or proper operation of a ship, aircraft or support system," Byard said when asked about a PQS. "As the technologies our Sailors work with change and evolve, so too, must the training and curriculum by which we train our yeoman. This is vital to the development of our community."
The working group was comprised of Sailors representing the yeoman rating from different backgrounds including shore commands, ships, training commands, and staff headquarters.
According to Richard J. Rangel, CSS PQS manager, "The updated YN PQS reflects the continuing efforts of CSS to ensure all Sailors in the fleet are provided the necessary training materials to succeed."
"We will continue to update our PQS to help YN Sailors develop and hone skills that are relevant as operational requirements, equipment, and ratings change," said Byard, "The success of this PQS will not be determined by the team that updated the material, but rather by the working Sailors in the fleet."
Master Chief Petty Officer Diego Reyes, yeoman technical advisor, routinely attends working groups and workshops concerning the yeoman rating. "The workshop held to rewrite the Yeoman PQS was by far one of the best workshops I have ever attended," he said. "CSS, specifically Mr. Rangel and Chief Byard, did an outstanding job hosting the event, and selecting the very best and brightest yeoman to help rewrite the PQS. The efforts and hard work put forth by each selected yeoman cannot be understated - they did a phenomenal job!"
The goal of the newly revised Yeoman PQS is utilization by every Sailor throughout the administrative office enterprise thereby making the whole force better.
"It is the right professional tool for our junior yeoman to make them proficient in their trait, but also a valuable resource for our senior Yeoman," Reyes explained. "It is my vision, as well as CSS that this product is made mandatory, but first things first, let's get it widely distributed, and used."
Reyes encourages all Yeomen to use the PQS to assist with career advancement as well as all other facets of the yeoman rating.
The new PQS will be available to Sailors beginning April 1, via Navy Knowledge Online and Navy Personnel Command websites as well as social media distribution.
The Center for Service Support is comprised of active-duty, civilian and contractor personnel, who direct the training efforts of seven different administration, logistics and media schools. The CSS team ensures curriculum and professional development tools are current.
For more news from Center for Service Support, visitwww.navy.mil/local/css/.
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NNS150312-13. Seal Beach Sailor Reaches for All Navy Team
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael O'Day, Navy Office of Information West
SEAL BEACH, Calif. (NNS) -- Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Angel Oliveras, assigned to Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, and eighteen fellow Sailors representing commands from around the world are currently in Marquette, Michigan, participating in the 2015 All Navy Wrestling Mini Camp.
The camp, split between Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling, is being held at the United States Olympic Education Center on the Northern Michigan University campus. There, the Sailors will be pitted against each other and the resident athletes training year round in the hopes of being selected for the U.S. Olympic Team.
"Wrestling with the top wrestlers the Navy has to offer is both grueling and rewarding," said Oliveras. "I'm taking away new techniques and learning new avenues of approach."
"Oliveras is a no holds barred competitor," said Navy Diver 1st Class Ale Delapena, coach of the All Navy Team. "He fights for every move and just has no quit in him."
Oliveras will spend five weeks training and vying for a slot on the 2015 All Navy Wrestling Team and a chance to represent the Navy at the Armed Forces Championships March 25-29 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. At the conclusion of the championships higher level wrestling opportunities exist, with the possibly of earning his way onto the United States Olympic Team.
"This is an incredibly hard opportunity but well worth the work," said Oliveras. "This is an experience that I will always cherish."
The most recent Olympian who passed through the Navy wrestling team was Adam Wheeler, a former Coast Guardsman, who earned a bronze medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Rob Hermann, head coach of Greco-Roman wrestling at Northern Michigan University said, "Navy wrestling is not an intramural sport, you're going to compete against the elite of the Armed Forces."
"I have been waiting eleven years for a wrestling team like this one," said Coach Delapena. "All wrestlers have shown strong potential. No one has quit and they keep pushing themselves to improve."
All Navy Wrestling provides an opportunity for Sailors to compete at the highest level outside of the service academies. At the completion of the Armed Forces Tournament, gold medal winners are eligible to represent the United States in the Conseil International du Sport Militare (Military World Championships).
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NNS150312-12. 20-Year Project Captures Navy's Women's History
By Daniel L. Kuester, U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs
NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS) -- Some of the earliest women in America's Navy have a new place where their stories are being told, here at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island, through a project just completed by college archivists.
An oral history project more than 20 years in the making, the Naval Historical Collection at NWC collected and preserved the firsthand accounts of female Sailors and Marines in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES).
Their stories are now available online for the first time.
Before the WAVES program was established in 1942, women had very limited roles and served mostly as nurses or clerks. It wasn't until 1948, when the U.S. enacted the Women's Armed Services Integration Act that women were able to serve as permanent, regular members of the armed forces.
The experiences of many of these ground-breaking Sailors have never been told completely.
"There was some documentation for WAVES officers," said Scott Reilly, NWC archivist who helped complete the digitization of the women's stories. "But there was really little that had ever been done to collect the experiences of the rank and file of the WAVES until this project."
More than 80 interviews with WAVES, SPARS (the Coast Guard equivalent) and others were recorded.
According to Reilly, he hasn't heard of any other WAVES collection this comprehensive - both in quantity and context. These stories are about more than just their military experiences.
"They don't talk just about their Navy service," said Reilly. "They talk about their lives in general, and they offer insights into women's lives in the '30s and '40s. They talk about their lives before and after the service, where they came from and their education. They give you a sense of this particular era.
"We're making sure that their experiences are being captured for the benefit of future generations."
These oral histories are valuable in that they not only tell our history, but also highlight the many contributions of women to our Navy.
"You always have the official record, but that doesn't always tell you what actually went on," said Reilly. "The official written records only tell you so much, but personal papers can tell you more. And oral histories can sometimes tell you even more than that."
That's why projects such as this are important. They capture the experiences of important groups of people who were pioneers in a lot of ways.
"Without the oral history project, we probably wouldn't have their stories," said Reilly. "Many of those memories and those experiences of that generation are being lost every day."
More than 86,000 women served in the WAVES.
To hear their stories, visit https://usnwcarchive.org/
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NNS150312-10. 100 Years of Navy Reserve Honor, Courage, Commitment Celebrated at Pearl Harbor
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Johans Chavarro, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Detachment Hawaii
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Civilians, active duty and Reserve Sailors gathered at the historic Battleship Missouri Memorial on Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam March 11 for the Navy Reserve Centennial Commemoration (NRCC).
For 100 years, young men and women from across the U.S. have stepped forward to answer the nation's call to action and volunteer their service to the U.S. Navy Reserve during times of war and peace. To remember the sacrifices those Sailors have made over the past century, the NRCC celebrated the Navy Reserve's rich history, the Navy and all the families that have supported their Sailor's service to country.
Following the parading of the colors and the invocation, Rear Adm. Alma Grocki, director of Fleet Maintenance U.S. Pacific Fleet, and 27-year Navy Reservist, delivered the ceremony's opening remarks, commending Navy Reserve Sailors for being, "ready then, ready now and ready always."
"This is a proud time for us as we celebrate an enduring legacy of Sailors who have served their country during times of war and peace, in every conflict since World War I," said Grocki.
"Although the Navy Reserve Force has varied in size over the years from the initial 8,000 Sailors at the start of World War I, to a high of 3,400,000 during World War II, we have been a force that our country could always rely on," said Grocki. "Even in times of peace, we trained, honed our skills and ensured we were 'mobilization ready' to go whenever and wherever we were needed - ready then, ready now, ready always."
Guest speaker for the event, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Juan M. Garcia III, spoke of the strategic importance Naval Reserve Units and Sailors have played in past conflicts, and most significantly, in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"Since the towers came down, more than 52,000 Navy Reservists have been mobilized to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Garcia. "More than 8,000 have done multiple combat tours. 70,000 in total have supported contingency operations around the world."
According to Garcia, Reserve units and Sailors have participated in a wide array of missions in Iraq and Afghanistan that have revolutionized the rules of warfare, from providing combat life and rescue support to SEAL (Sea Air Land, Sea) and SWCC (Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen) teams, to administering medical care to those injured in combat.
"In World War II, for every 100 combat injuries, 68 were fatal," said Garcia. "In Vietnam, for every 100 combat injuries, 28 were fatal. Over the last decade-and-a-half, in Iraq and Afghanistan, for every 100 combat injuries, only six were fatal. That's a tribute to reserve doctors, nurses and corpsman...it's changed the face of warfare and is a follow up to the reality that we're bringing folks back home alive."
"The performance of Navy Reservists in Iraq and Afghanistan has convinced all that this operation capability should not be placed back on the proverbial ship. It's one team, one fight," said Garcia. "Congratulations shipmates, you're a part of an incredible tradition - here's to the next hundred years."
After Garcia's remarks, Hawaii State Representative Bob McDermott, presented the Hawaii State Proclamation to staff from the Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Pearl Harbor.
"This is on behalf of the state of Hawaii, to say 'thank you' to the Naval Reserve for what you do. You make our community better," said McDermott.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Garcia was joined by NOSC Pearl Harbor's youngest Sailor, Yeoman Seaman Elliot Dixon, for a ceremonious cake-cutting event.
After the ceremony, Dixon said he felt proud to be a part of the Navy Reserve's rich history and heritage.
"I didn't realize the Navy Reserve played such a large role in World War II and throughout the Navy's other activities," said Dixon. "Hearing that makes me feel proud, like I'm a part of something a lot bigger than myself."
Established on March 3, 1915, the Federal Naval Reserve originally only allowed Navy veterans to enroll into the program. However, on Aug. 29, 1916, with the prospect of America's entry into World War I looming, the Navy Reserve reorganized to allow the enrollment of non-veterans and designated as the U.S. Naval Reserve Force.
During World War II, the Navy Reserve contributed 84 percent of the Navy's manpower. Navy Reserve Sailors in World War II included five future U.S. Presidents and 15 recipients of the Medal of Honor.
Navy Reserve Sailors have been deployed to and been a part of every conflict since World War I, working alongside active duty personnel to secure the Navy's mission and protect the nation's freedom.
Today, at least 20,000 Navy Reserve Sailors, or about one-third of the Navy's Reserve Component, are providing fully integrated global operational support to the fleet and combatant commanders.
For information on the history and heritage of the Navy Reserve as well as current Sailor stories and upcoming Centennial events, please
visit www.navyreservecentennial.com
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NNS150312-08. Sailors Attend Women at Sea Leadership Symposium
By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg, USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) -- Nearly 300 Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth attended a Leadership Symposium, sponsored by Abraham Lincoln's Women at Sea organization in Newport News, March 11.
"The Leadership Symposium is about capitalizing on leadership capabilities to enable us to better respond to our Sailors' needs," said Command Master Chief Lee Salas.
During the morning portion of the day-long symposium, held in conjunction with Women's History Month, Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Fleet Master Chief (AW/SW) April Beldo, Dr. Doris Gomez, dean of the School and of Business and Leadership at Regent University, and Dr. Kathleen Patterson, professor of Strategic Leadership at Regent University, spoke to the crew about "Legacy Leadership", "Winning in the Workplace Without Losing Yourself", and "Finding Your Voice with Servant Leadership".
"Seeing from all of the faces attending today's symposium there is a good percentage of women who are assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln," said Gomez. "That is important to let it sink in. Organizations like the Navy and this ship recognize that there is incredible potential and we need to celebrate that potential."
Salas reflected on tips for success every Sailor can adapt into their daily careers to advance in the Navy.
"When people do things from the heart it sets them up for success," said Salas. "If they do what's in their heart then they do it with passion and dedication, there's a true sense of pride from that. It is important for our Sailors to understand that."
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Rosalyn Martin, who organized the Leadership Symposium, reflected on the face-to-face interaction of the symposium, which allows Sailors to learn other leadership styles and techniques they can adopt.
"I expect for everyone here today to learn that they are not in this alone, that there is strength in numbers," said Martin. "When you come together with a group of people you can draw from that, you can always learn something from someone."
Damage Control Fireman Pauliana Ciepiela attended the symposium and recognized the male Sailors who attended.
"It says a lot about the character of the males in the room to be here at this event," said Ciepiela. "I hope they will have a more open mind about women in the military and in leadership positions."
Of the 2,700 Sailors currently assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln, nearly 700 are female and of the 18 departments four are led by women. Currently in the Navy, nearly 19 percent of the total force is female.
During her lecture, Beldo provided a historical look at the contributions of women who not only serve in the Navy today, but examined their roles since the beginning of our nation.
"We celebrate us in March, it's not just about a day or a month, it is making sure that we as an organization realize that all of us bring something to the table," said Beldo, who recognized the countless trailblazers who were the "firsts" in our history's Navy and played a role in making who she is today. "Women's History Month isn't just about the Navy, it is also recognized by our nation."
Beldo spoke of the gratitude of those who served before her, and those who will follow in her footsteps.
"I honor those who have gone before me. It's not a right, but a privilege to wear the cloth of our nation," said Beldo. "Remember the women in the Navy have taken giant leaps of faith, making it clear to the organization that we are a better force when we capitalize on our diversity."
Beldo, who earned her chief petty officer anchors on board USS Abraham Lincoln in 1995, thanked the crew for attending the lecture.
"It is truly a privilege and I'm humbled to be in front of the USS Abraham Lincoln," said Beldo. "That is where it all started for me."
Gomez who spoke on the topic of "Winning in the Workplace Without Losing Yourself" encouraged attendees that in order to truly win in the workplace you must strive to not lose your true self in the process.
"This is important for women to hear and for men to understand," said Gomez. "It is so important to celebrate those who step up and encourage them to take leadership positions."
Gomez encouraged Sailors to not lose themselves on who they think they should be and encouraged them to be true to themselves and to adopt authentic leadership styles.
"If you try to become the person you are not, and if you try to become like a male leader I tell you, you won't necessary succeed," said Gomez. "You will be unhappy in the first place and this is truly not what people in the long-run will respond to."
Patterson discussed the seven habits of servant leadership consisting of love, humility, altruism, vision, trust, empowerment and service.
"Who you are everyday will make you the leader you want to become," said Patterson, who added we must be mindful of who we are leading and who we are serving. "Leadership is always going to be about the people."
Patterson added that great leaders look to their followers to be more effective; she also highlighted the value of the Millennial Generation.
"The Millennial Generation has great hope for tomorrow," said Patterson, who encouraged attendees to embrace the hope side of their personalities. "The fact that you joined the U.S. Navy, you signed up to serve, in many ways that servant part is already within you."
Patterson added that great leaders know they are not the stars of their own show.
"You must respect the worth of all people who work in your organization. When we learn to serve one another it actually becomes really infectious," said Patterson.
Sailors from various other Norfolk-based commands attended the Leadership Symposium to take lessons back to their commands.
"I received an invitation to attend from the Lincoln chaplain," said Lt. Cmdr. Kimberly Cain, CRMD principal assistant, USS Harry S. Truman, for the Women at Sea organization. "I plan on taking back information I learn here today to my command."
During the afternoon portion of the symposium, two panel discussions were also held on the topics of "Embracing Your Leadership Style" and "Work-Life Balance: Can Women in the Sea Service Have it All?" to provide a question-and-answer opportunities for the audience to engage with the symposium speakers.
Patterson, who participated in panel discussion, reflected on the 16th president's legacy that represents today's Sailors serving not just on board Lincoln, but in the Navy.
"Abraham Lincoln served his country, not for power, but for the commitment to the greater good," said Patterson, who said no one else at that time had the willingness to stand up and do what was right. "Your service today honors that legacy."
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NNS150312-07. Coastal Riverine Squadron 1 Detachment Deploys
From Commander, Coastal Riverine Group 1 Public Affairs
CORONADO, Calif. (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 1 deployed to Bahrain and Djibouti March 11.
While deployed, CRS-1 will provide security and protection of strategic shipping and naval vessels operating in coastal areas and port facilities, to ensure uninterrupted flow of cargo and units to combatant commanders.
"We are excited about the opportunity to take all the lessons learned and capabilities from our training and put them to use in real-world operations," said Cmdr. Jeffrey Marty, CRS-1 detachment commander. "We will have a valuable role in the overall security posture in the region and will continue the great work done by previous CRS-1 forces."
CRS-1 has personnel currently deployed to Djibouti and other areas within the commander, U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
"This team is trained and ready to go," said Marty. "We are looking forward to finally deploying and utilizing our expertise in support of the 5th Fleet commander's priorities."
Coastal Riverine Force (CRF) operates in harbors, rivers, bays, across the littorals and ashore.
The primary mission of CRF is to conduct maritime security operations across all phases of military operations by defending high value assets, critical maritime infrastructure, ports and harbors both inland and on coastal waterways against enemies and when commanded conduct offensive combat operations.
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NNS150312-06. NMCB-3 Seabees Step Up To The Plate
By Builder 1st Class Sergio Armas, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Public Affairs
PORT HUENEME, Calif. (NNS) -- Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3's First Class Petty Officer's Association volunteered to coach and manage positions to kick off the Junior Baseball League's season at Naval Base Ventura County, March 7.
The league hosts programs such as baseball clinics that aide young children and teens to expand on the fundamentals of baseball while teaching drills and techniques.
"I'm so incredibly honored to be a part of these players lives, we have a big season ahead!" said Equipment Operator 1st Class Brent Workman, president of the league.
Workman has been actively coaching for the Junior Baseball League for the past three years. However, this season, he committed himself to a much more complex position in the league. He stepped up to the plate and took on the responsibilities as the league's president while simultaneously coaching the Cardinals team.
"This year we will teach them to be humble in victory and gracious in defeat, they will face adversity. Sometimes they will win and sometimes they will lose, but we will teach them to always be thankful for the ride," said Workman. "They will get stronger and confident right in front of our eyes even when they have tears in theirs, that's baseball."
According to Workman, all staff and coaches have gone through background checks. Seabees have been great role models in the community making them desirable volunteers.
The Naval Construction Force is a vital component of the U.S. Maritime Strategy. The force provides deployable battalions capable of providing disaster preparation and recovery support, humanitarian assistance and combat operations support.
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NNS150312-05. Statue Honoring Women in War Donated to NMCP
By Rebecca A. Perron, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (NNS) -- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth accepted the donation of a statue March 10 dedicated to the women who have served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror.
The 18-inch bronze bust of the head and upper torso of a female in battle gear was unveiled during a ceremony held in conjunction with Women's History Month. The statue, titled "Women of the War on Terror," symbolizes all women in all branches of service who have served since 9-11.
The statue was the idea of Logistics Specialist 2nd Class (EXW/SCW/AW) Angelina Colon-Franceschi, who is assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 1 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, and her husband, Giovanni, who together raised the money to have the statue commissioned. The 80-pound bust sits on a pillar that is adorned with the names of the 158 women who have died in combat since 2001.
During the ceremony, Capt. Darin K. Via, NMCP commanding officer, remarked at the appropriateness of a logistics specialist developing the idea for the statue.
"When you see the Navy uniform (in theater), it's usually one of three groups - special operators, medical and logistics specialists," Via said. "So it's rather befitting that we have a logistics specialist who designed the bust representing all women and their service to the military. We can proudly display the bust here at NMCP, where we've had so many women go out to represent the hospital as we care for those injured in harm's way."
Six of NMCP's female staff stood alongside the statue during the ceremony, representing the 251 women who have deployed from NMCP to the battlefield.
When Colon-Franceschi addressed the audience moments before the unveiling, she highlighted the service of women during the GWOT and the importance of remembering them.
"I began working on the statue in 2012 with my husband after we realized that many statues were being created to recognize the bravery of our troops and fallen, yet there weren't any that were created for women," Colon-Franceschi said. "We have seen the highest number of women enlist to serve in a time of war. Many who have been awarded for valor in combat have been breaking the barriers in their career field. Unfortunately, these wars have also had the greatest toll of any - injury and death - to our service women.
"The names of the women who have made the ultimate sacrifice since the beginning of the Global War on Terror will always have a place in our nation's history," Colon-Franceschi added.
Colon-Franceschi was then joined by Via and NMCP's executive officer, Capt. Bradford Smith, who together pulled off the red cloth to reveal the statue. Applause erupted among the dozens of staff who had gathered to get the first glimpse of the statue.
Much of the bust was designed from pictures of Colon-Franceschi. She wore her combat gear while her husband photographed her from all angles.
"The sculptor started working on the statue about a year ago, and it took about six months to make," Colon-Franceschi said. "I was used as the model for everything but the face. I put on my combat gear and my husband took pictures in 360 degrees. I asked the artist to craft a face that would represent women in general. He came up with different images and, as it was developing, we would post pictures to Facebook and get feedback."
Colon-Franceschi started a Facebook page named after the statue three years ago as a way to document the timeline for the project. Originally, the sculpture was to be made out of wood. But the wood that was donated to them became moldy. The Facebook page then became the source for support for the statue to be made from a more durable material.
"Some people donated money, some helped with the project," Colon-Franceschi said. "The sculptor actually contacted us and offered to make the sculpture, so we raised the funds. Someone in Norfolk volunteered to make the pillar, and a company in Virginia Beach volunteered to make the nameplates."
Giovanni assisted his wife throughout the project.
"I helped her make contacts since she's always going in and out on her detachments," Giovanni said. "I'm proud of her. It takes a lot to get this done. As she said before, there wasn't a statue at the time, and she went out of her way to do something that really hasn't been done for women, and there's nothing greater than giving back to the community that's given her her life in the military."
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NNS150312-04. Midshipmen Encounter Southeast Asia
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Wilkes, U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) -- Three U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) midshipmen shared their perspectives and recollections on living, studying, and traveling in one of the world's most diverse and fascinating regions, Southeast Asia, during a Bilden Asia Pacific Forum in Sampson Hall, March 11.
Midshipman 1st Class Chris Adsit, Midshipman 2nd Class Sean O'Donnell, and Midshipman 2nd Class Anthony Malatesta, are part of USNA's first group of midshipmen pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors to study abroad at Singapore's Nanyang Technical University and participate in a solar energy initiative in the Philippines.
"I learned a lot about understanding different cultures, especially from a development stand-point, and about the gaps in communication that exist between the people that lend aid and the people receiving it," said Adsit. "Adapting to a new culture and learning new things while trying to overcome cultural barriers was very valuable, interesting, and definitely a great take away as I prepare to hit the fleet."
While at the university, the midshipmen continued their STEM education, taking engineering and math classes alongside their Singaporean peers. Outside of the classroom, they had the chance to explore and immerse themselves in the culture and diversity that Singapore has to offer.
During the presentation, Adsit, O'Donnell, and Malatesta shared their stories and photos from their time in the Philippines and Singapore.
"Being in Singapore, I saw the importance of maintaining strong foreign relationships and how strategic the Straits of Malacca are," said O'Donnell. "I know all of us will have some interaction with that in the future so it was great to get an experience like that."
The Naval Academy has a number of semester study abroad opportunities available to midshipmen interested in foreign language and culture, regardless of major. These enrichment programs work to develop the midshipmen into adaptable, effective, and proficient leaders who understand and appreciate global and cross-cultural dynamics. With the addition of the new STEM major programs, USNA midshipmen have the opportunity to travel to and study in more countries than ever before.
"It's hard to understand how different societies have different priorities and ways of thinking without experiencing it firsthand," said Malatesta. "We are so fortunate to attend an institution that gives us the opportunity to travel abroad, adapt to new cultures, and learn the lessons that the world has to offer.
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NNS150312-03. Advanced Hawkeye to Make Maiden Deployment on Theodore Roosevelt
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Kevin F. Johnson, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- Five E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 will make their maiden deployment as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is set to replace the E-2C Hawkeye in its primary mission to provide airborne early warning and command and control capabilities for all aircraft-carrier battle groups. While the primary mission for the E-2 has not changed, the Advanced Hawkeye is able to gather and process data more precisely and efficiently thanks to state-of-the-art radar and communication equipment.
"Suppose you're looking through a pair of goggles, with the E-2C you have 20/20 vision, and with the E-2D you have 20/10," said Cmdr. Daryl Trent, commanding officer of VAW-125. "It has significantly advanced radar, its computer processing capabilities have been increased and the communication suites have been enhanced. This plane is a real game-changer."
The Advanced Hawkeye's technology makes it a multi-mission platform through its ability to coordinate concurrent missions which may arise during a single flight. These missions can include airborne strike, ground force support, rescue operations and managing a reliable communications network capable of supporting drug interdiction operations.
Along with advances in equipment, the Advanced Hawkeye's all-glass cockpit boasts an entirely digital display, an upgrade that allows the co-pilot to act as the Tactical 4th Operator (T4O).
"It's not like before when everything was pressure gauges," said Trent. "Now everything is digital. This makes for a stronger ability to process information, and allows the co-pilot to change his display and access acquired data."
With the first five going out to sea, the Navy plans to continue procuring the Advanced Hawkeye to replace the Hawkeye through 2023.
"This aircraft has been in development for almost 20 years," said Trent. "Now that we're set for our maiden deployment, and we get set to integrate with craft like the growler and the hornet, we're going to become the most efficient carrier strike group in the fleet."
VAW-125 deploys as part of CVW-1 on a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
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NNS150312-02. CNAL Selects Sailors of the Year
From CNAL Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) announced the selection of the Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year during a luncheon aboard Naval Station Norfolk, March 5.
Rear Adm. J.R. Haley, commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, announced Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class Ian Macgregor as the CNAL Sea Sailor of the Year and Naval Aircrewmen (Avionics) 1st Class William Ballard as the CNAL Shore Sailor of the Year.
"They are 21st century Sailors, they are experts of their field, leaders of leaders and pillars in the community. They are absolutely remarkable. First class petty officer is the most difficult rate in the Navy, and I would wager that the chiefs who were first class petty officers would agree. The expectation of a first class petty officer is that you work at the chief's level, you work at the junior officer level, and that you do it without any of the authorities that a chief or an officer has. You do all that for sheer leadership," said Haley.
The two Sailors were selected from ten candidates representing more than 40,000 men and women serving in the sea and shore components within Naval Air Force Atlantic. Each represented their respective commands after being selected as that commands Sailor of the Year.
Macgregor is a native of Worchester, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1999 and is currently assigned to Commander, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 46 in Mayport, Florida.
"It feels amazing. I'm only here because of my shipmates, my mentors and my friends," said Macgregor. "This has been humbling, just to meet this group of people and to see what the level of performance that the competition is, it's absolutely humbling, and I'm honored."
Ballard is a native of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1998 and is currently assigned to Patrol Squadron 30 in Jacksonville, Florida.
"The whole experience has been humbling, I couldn't have done it without my chain of command and the support of my fiance," said Ballard. It's been surreal, I didn't expect to win today by any means, I had a lot of good competition, and now we're probably friends for life."
Both Sailors will advance to the next selection process to determine the Sailors of the Year for U.S. Fleet Forces Command.
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NNS150312-16. Current All Hands Update
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NNS011215-13. This Day in Naval History - March 12
From Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division
1864 - During the Civil War, Union screw gunboat Aroostook captures the schooner Marion near Velasco, Texas and the screw steamer Massachusetts captures the sloop Persis in Wassaw Sound, Ga.
1904 - The Marine detachment from USS Cincinnati (C 7) provides protection and assistance during the evacuation of Americans from Chemuplo (Inchon) and Seoul, Korea, when they are endangered by the Russo-Japanese War.
1942 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt designates Adm. Ernest J. King to serve as the Chief of Naval Operations, as well as the Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet (he was appointed on Dec. 30, 1941).
1943 - USS Champlin (DD-601) sinks German submarine U-130, which had previously sunk 25 Allied vessels, including three US Navy ships during Operation Torch.
1956 - The first missile firing aircraft squadron, Attack Squadron 83, is deployed overseas aboard USS Intrepid (CVA 11).
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NNS150312-22. USNA Hosts Japan Homeport Night
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NNS150312-01. VCNO Visits Naval Station Rota
By Morgan Over, NAVSTA Rota Public Affairs
NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (NNS) -- The Vice Chief of Naval Operations visited Naval Station Rota, Spain, March 8 and 9 as part of a visit to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operation.
Adm. Michelle Howard's two-day visit included a tour of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71), a visit to U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, as well as other commands aboard the installation, followed by two all-hands calls with Sailors and Marines assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain.
Aboard Ross, Howard toured the ship which included a visit to the bridge, a briefing with Ross Commanding Officer Cmdr. Tadd Gorman and a duty section all-hands calls on the fantail.
While touring U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Howard had the opportunity to visit many of the service-oriented clinics including pharmacy, Medical Home Port, the Emergency Room, physical therapy, and laboratory services. While at the hospital she even had a chance to meet the newest member of the Rota community during a visit to the maternity ward.
Before leaving Spain, she held two all-hands calls where she discussed gender integration, cyber security, and the results of a Department of Defense (DoD) study.
Howard discussed what she thought was required to achieve a balanced Navy.
"We're at about 17 percent women across our force both officer and enlisted. When I came in, it was about 5 percent," said Howard. "I personally believe that we need to get to a place where we are about 25 percent women. We have enough women who are coming into recruiting, wanting to join that we should be able to get to about 25 percent women in the force."
Howard also spent some time explaining the importance of the cyber community with regards to Sailors. Speaking on cyber awareness and relation, Howard highlighted that many Sailors use social media and sometimes 'cross the line.'
"For many of you, you live this whole other life in another domain. When you are out there in that domain and you're on a social website, you tend to be very candid and then sometimes cross the line, so we've got to figure out what's going on in the social media domain and help get to good behavior in the virtual world just as we expect good behavior in the physical world," she said.
Howard also discussed some of the preliminary results of the Workplace Gender Relations Survey. The survey received 29,000 responses, which specifically covered unwanted sexual contact. According to the results, in the 12 months before the survey was taken, 5.1 percent of women in the Navy said they had unwanted sexual contact, while 1.2 percent of men reported the same thing.
Howard said that the results are better this year and that tells Navy leadership that behavior has changed.
"We had better behavior in the previous 12 months before the survey was taken than a couple of years before," she said. "What that tells me is the training we provided ... that had an effect."
She added "The really great news is that when any of you saw something happen, 9 out of 10 times - 90 percent of the time - you as an officer [or a] Sailor, stepped up and did something. You took action."
Another action Howard has taken is working to encourage men to report incidents of unwanted sexual contact. Across the Department of Defense, 1 in 4 people feel comfortable reporting an incident, Howard said. In the Navy, that number is 1 in 5. Of the men, however, that number is drastically different.
"For our service, if something happens to me and I'm a woman, about 1 in 3 women right now come forward ... if I'm a guy and something happens to me, it's only about 1 in 13. You guys, you men, do not feel comfortable telling someone. Over the next year, I've said we need to figure out why men feel more uncomfortable reporting, and help them when something happens, make a restricted or unrestricted report."
Howard rounded out her trip to a visit at Camp Mitchell where she met with Seabees deployed with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, before holding her second all-hands call with Sailors and Marines assigned Commander, Naval Expeditionary Task Force Europe and Africa 68.
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NNS150312-22. USNA Hosts Japan Homeport Night
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Caswell, U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) -- The United States Naval Academy (USNA) hosted a Japan "Homeport Night" for the class of 2015's future surface warfare officers (SWO) in Dahlgren Hall, March 11.
This special "Homeport Night" was for the future SWOs who selected ships homeported in Japan. USNA SWOs, who were stationed in Japan, provided the midshipmen insight to the unique culture of Japan.
"This night allows the midshipman heading to Japan, an introduction to the culture," said Lt. Matthew Harmon, 19th Company officer. "They see some of the food they will be eating, hear about customs and can get a little more familiarized with where will essentially be their home for the next few years."
"Homeport Night" is an opportunity for the SWOs on the Yard to share with midshipmen advice on where to live, available activities, cost of living, and many other details that the midshipmen may not be thinking about.
"Going from one country to another is a huge step, especially when you will be living there," said Lt. Travis Snover, 14th Company officer. "We want to be able to give them some solid insider information. Whether it's places to eat, things to get involved with or visit, we want to try to build up some of the confidence and ease some of the uncertainty, so these newly commissioned officers can stay focused now, and on their careers."
The event also provided an opportunity for the midshipmen headed to Japan to network with each other.
"I get to see everyone that will be going with me," said Midshipman 1st Class Carl Ted Blanco. "We are all building comradery with each other and it's great because there is that level of 'I don't know' and it will be better, knowing that everyone here will be going through the same thing. It helps take away the strangeness of being somewhere new."
Cmdr. Masato Murakoshi, Languages and Culture Department instructor, reminded the 25 midshipmen in attendance of the important role the U.S. played four years ago when Japan was hit by an earthquake and subsequent tsunami.
"It was people like you, which helped Japan recover from that tragic event," said Murakshi. "Those U.S. personnel rose to the occasion, and without question came to our need. You are now going to fill those shoes; a lot is expected of you."
For these midshipmen, the culminating four years at USNA is just the beginning of their journey.
"I'm really excited and kind of scared at the same time," said Midshipman 1st Class Jonathan Makona. "I love to travel, I want to see other cultures and it's all just starting. Spending four years here makes me want to go and be able to see the world and start my career. I want to get to Japan and do the best I can to my ability, for myself and everyone around me."
For more news from U.S. Naval Academy, visit www.navy.mil/local/usna/.
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NNS150312-20. Naval War College, Harvard Open Disaster Relief Talks
By Daniel L. Kuester, U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs
NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS) -- U.S. Naval War College (NWC) and Harvard University put their recently signed education and research agreement to work, March 10, during an Executive Level Operational Level of War (ELOC) course at the NWC's College of Operational and Strategic Leadership.
The two schools signed the agreement late last year, to explore mutual academic collaboration in the areas of humanitarian assistance and disaster response.
"It is invaluable to have that ground truth from someone who is coming at the exact same problem from a different perspective," said Dr. Michael Lappi, a practicing physician and director of field operations for the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative based out of Harvard School for Public Health. "Because at the end of the day when we have things like humanitarian assistance and disaster response, we are working collectively - sometimes in parallel and sometimes in opposition - and it can resolve those friction points."
Lappi, who's also a U.S. Navy reservist, speaks from experience after being directly involved in both the Hurricane Katrina and 2010 Haiti earthquake relief efforts.
"If we can train together and have the same common language, we can do twice as much as we have ever been able to do before and twice as well. The opportunity here is unbelievable," he added.
ELOC, targeted toward staff principals and single digit N-code personnel at numbered fleets, is an intensive week-long course offered three times per year. The course involves dealing directly with current and former commanders and finding out how staff principles can better support their commanders.
"The whole intent of the course is to have a discussion over a week on what does it mean to be a staff principal," said Stephan Kornatz, ELOC course director. "It is a position that comes with a lot of power and a lot of requirements and expectations.
"The leadership of the planners and other staff are the go-to people for the commanders, and they provide the linkage between the commanders and the staff."
The partnership chose ELOC as the pilot course due to it already having a humanitarian assistance element built into the curriculum.
"When we mapped out the course, we talked about baby steps. The first step was giving capabilities to existing courses, so something like this ELOC course that had a humanitarian assistance component was perfect," said Lappi.
While the agreement between the two schools is just getting its sea legs, there could be other areas for cooperation.
"We have a civilian-military focused organization, so this capability is only going to grow and expand our partnerships," said Lappi. "I can see in the near future collaboration with all the other schools at Harvard."
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NNS150312-19. Norfolk Naval Shipyard Performs USS Albany Rudder Repair
By Kristi Britt, NNSY Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- Norfolk Naval Shipyard's (NNSY) Inside Machine Shop successfully performed its first rudder repair since 1991, on the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Albany (SSN 753), which is currently undergoing an engineered overhaul.
The job started in September 2014 when the rudder was transported to the shop for repair. It was completed last month and is currently in the process of being reinstalled on the Albany. The repair was performed using the shop's Betts Machine, a vertical turret lathe that has been in the shop since 1928.
The last time the Inside Machine Shop machined a rudder at NNSY was 1991 on the USS Wainwright (DLG 28).
"The same guys who were still here [from the Wainwright job], gave their input on the job and how to do it. They made sure we set it up right," said Scott Craven, NNSY mechanical group supervisor. "It would have been a lot harder for us if the guys weren't here to help us. The work itself is unique and it's rare we have to use this type of machine. So knowing we had that support made all the difference."
Albany's engineered overhaul, the largest maintenance event the boat will experience in its operational life-cycle, is comprised of a large modernization package and extensive refurbishments.
"This demonstrates the shop is still capable of doing big, complex jobs like this," said Mike Johnson, NNSY mechanical group supervisor. "It's important how we work this job and these younger guys were able to get hands on experience doing this."
NNSY, a Naval Sea Systems Command field activity, is the oldest industrial facility belonging to the U.S. Navy, and specializes in repairing, overhauling and modernizing ships and submarines.
For more news from Naval Sea Systems Command, visitwww.navy.mil/local/navsea/.
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NNS150312-18. NAVSEA 00C Conducts Flyaway Saturation Dive Training, Prepares for Crisis Calls
By Jacqui Barker, Office of Public Affairs, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (NNS) -- For the U.S. Navy's 40 saturation divers, requalification on the Fly Away Saturation Diving System (SATFAD) here this week ensures the Navy retains its deep water recovery capability.
The Sailors train on the SATFAD system three to four times a year to retain their qualifications on the unique system that allows these Navy divers to execute missions such as deep ocean salvage, aircraft or black box retrieval.
"We train so the procedures become routine, and we're using this opportunity to train now until a real disaster happens," said Saturation Diving System program manager Paul McMurtrie, who is also a retired U.S. Navy Master Diver. "We train here in Panama City, Florida, because this is where the expertise is located, and we can conduct training operations here year round."
The March 2015 SATFAD testing is conducted pierside, and only in 30 feet of seawater, simply to give the divers the opportunity to practice operations such as manned pressurization, manned launch and recovery, watch stander drills and emergency procedures.
"It's a lot of hands-on training," said McMurtrie. "There is a lot to learn here from the divers who have been doing the job for decades, either in the military or as civilians."
This one-of-a-kind system is owned by Naval Sea Systems Command and maintained by a crew of five civilians from the command's Supervisor of Diving and Salvage organization. It is a complex combination of pressured dive chambers and metal containers that allow the Sailors to work and live on a barge at sea and dive in the ocean's depths for up to 30 days. The main chamber, the deck decompression chamber, allows the Sailors to achieve desired and pressurized depth only then to connect to a dive bell that is then "locked out" and submerged into the water by way of a hydraulic arm that picks up the dive bell and places it and the men inside into the ocean.
For more news from Naval Sea Systems Command, visitwww.navy.mil/local/navsea/.
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NNS150312-17. New Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Now Open at Bethesda
From Navy Installations Command Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS) opened a new facility on March 1, at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bethesda, Maryland.
NSA Bethesda is responsible for base operational support for more than 40 tenant commands, including Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
"NGIS offers more than 24,000 guest beds at military installations worldwide and provides excellent accommodations for Department of Defense travelers on official government travel," said Tamara Davis, Navy Lodging program director. "We're very excited to add the Bethesda NGIS to our inventory. NSA Bethesda has been without an NGIS for a number of years. The additional inventory will provide a much needed service and save travel dollars."
NGIS offers quality lodging services for individual and group temporary duty travelers, Department of Defense civilians, retirees, reservists, and sponsored guests. NGIS lodging also provides accommodation for vacation and leisure travel on a space-available basis.
The new NGIS Bethesda facility is located at 4520 Taylor Road, Building 64. It offers standard and suite guest rooms with queen-size beds.
All rooms include a microwave oven, mini-refrigerator, iron and ironing board, cable TV with premium channels, complimentary Wi-Fi, coffee maker, clock radio, hair dryer and an in-room safe. Laundry facilities are provided on site and parking is available.
For reservations, visit http://www.dodlodging.net/ or call toll-free (877) NAVY-BED.
For more news from Commander, Navy Installations Command, visitwww.navy.mil/local/cni/.
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NNS150312-14. Yeoman Qualification Standards Updated
From Center for Service Support Newport Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- Navy administration subject matter experts gathered for five days within the Norfolk, Virginia, NATO Headquarters building to update the yeoman (YN) rating Personnel Qualification Standards March 2.
Chief Yeoman Christopher Byard, yeoman rate training manager at Center for Service Support (CSS) Newport, Rhode Island, oversees all training materials provided to the more than 2,500 Sailors serving as yeoman in the fleet. Byard led the team of 18 Sailors updating the 134-page training document.
"A PQS is a compilation of the minimum knowledge and skills an individual must demonstrate to qualify to stand watches or perform other specific routine duties necessary for the safety, security or proper operation of a ship, aircraft or support system," Byard said when asked about a PQS. "As the technologies our Sailors work with change and evolve, so too, must the training and curriculum by which we train our yeoman. This is vital to the development of our community."
The working group was comprised of Sailors representing the yeoman rating from different backgrounds including shore commands, ships, training commands, and staff headquarters.
According to Richard J. Rangel, CSS PQS manager, "The updated YN PQS reflects the continuing efforts of CSS to ensure all Sailors in the fleet are provided the necessary training materials to succeed."
"We will continue to update our PQS to help YN Sailors develop and hone skills that are relevant as operational requirements, equipment, and ratings change," said Byard, "The success of this PQS will not be determined by the team that updated the material, but rather by the working Sailors in the fleet."
Master Chief Petty Officer Diego Reyes, yeoman technical advisor, routinely attends working groups and workshops concerning the yeoman rating. "The workshop held to rewrite the Yeoman PQS was by far one of the best workshops I have ever attended," he said. "CSS, specifically Mr. Rangel and Chief Byard, did an outstanding job hosting the event, and selecting the very best and brightest yeoman to help rewrite the PQS. The efforts and hard work put forth by each selected yeoman cannot be understated - they did a phenomenal job!"
The goal of the newly revised Yeoman PQS is utilization by every Sailor throughout the administrative office enterprise thereby making the whole force better.
"It is the right professional tool for our junior yeoman to make them proficient in their trait, but also a valuable resource for our senior Yeoman," Reyes explained. "It is my vision, as well as CSS that this product is made mandatory, but first things first, let's get it widely distributed, and used."
Reyes encourages all Yeomen to use the PQS to assist with career advancement as well as all other facets of the yeoman rating.
The new PQS will be available to Sailors beginning April 1, via Navy Knowledge Online and Navy Personnel Command websites as well as social media distribution.
The Center for Service Support is comprised of active-duty, civilian and contractor personnel, who direct the training efforts of seven different administration, logistics and media schools. The CSS team ensures curriculum and professional development tools are current.
For more news from Center for Service Support, visitwww.navy.mil/local/css/.
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NNS150312-13. Seal Beach Sailor Reaches for All Navy Team
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael O'Day, Navy Office of Information West
SEAL BEACH, Calif. (NNS) -- Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Angel Oliveras, assigned to Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, and eighteen fellow Sailors representing commands from around the world are currently in Marquette, Michigan, participating in the 2015 All Navy Wrestling Mini Camp.
The camp, split between Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling, is being held at the United States Olympic Education Center on the Northern Michigan University campus. There, the Sailors will be pitted against each other and the resident athletes training year round in the hopes of being selected for the U.S. Olympic Team.
"Wrestling with the top wrestlers the Navy has to offer is both grueling and rewarding," said Oliveras. "I'm taking away new techniques and learning new avenues of approach."
"Oliveras is a no holds barred competitor," said Navy Diver 1st Class Ale Delapena, coach of the All Navy Team. "He fights for every move and just has no quit in him."
Oliveras will spend five weeks training and vying for a slot on the 2015 All Navy Wrestling Team and a chance to represent the Navy at the Armed Forces Championships March 25-29 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. At the conclusion of the championships higher level wrestling opportunities exist, with the possibly of earning his way onto the United States Olympic Team.
"This is an incredibly hard opportunity but well worth the work," said Oliveras. "This is an experience that I will always cherish."
The most recent Olympian who passed through the Navy wrestling team was Adam Wheeler, a former Coast Guardsman, who earned a bronze medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Rob Hermann, head coach of Greco-Roman wrestling at Northern Michigan University said, "Navy wrestling is not an intramural sport, you're going to compete against the elite of the Armed Forces."
"I have been waiting eleven years for a wrestling team like this one," said Coach Delapena. "All wrestlers have shown strong potential. No one has quit and they keep pushing themselves to improve."
All Navy Wrestling provides an opportunity for Sailors to compete at the highest level outside of the service academies. At the completion of the Armed Forces Tournament, gold medal winners are eligible to represent the United States in the Conseil International du Sport Militare (Military World Championships).
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NNS150312-12. 20-Year Project Captures Navy's Women's History
By Daniel L. Kuester, U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs
NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS) -- Some of the earliest women in America's Navy have a new place where their stories are being told, here at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island, through a project just completed by college archivists.
An oral history project more than 20 years in the making, the Naval Historical Collection at NWC collected and preserved the firsthand accounts of female Sailors and Marines in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES).
Their stories are now available online for the first time.
Before the WAVES program was established in 1942, women had very limited roles and served mostly as nurses or clerks. It wasn't until 1948, when the U.S. enacted the Women's Armed Services Integration Act that women were able to serve as permanent, regular members of the armed forces.
The experiences of many of these ground-breaking Sailors have never been told completely.
"There was some documentation for WAVES officers," said Scott Reilly, NWC archivist who helped complete the digitization of the women's stories. "But there was really little that had ever been done to collect the experiences of the rank and file of the WAVES until this project."
More than 80 interviews with WAVES, SPARS (the Coast Guard equivalent) and others were recorded.
According to Reilly, he hasn't heard of any other WAVES collection this comprehensive - both in quantity and context. These stories are about more than just their military experiences.
"They don't talk just about their Navy service," said Reilly. "They talk about their lives in general, and they offer insights into women's lives in the '30s and '40s. They talk about their lives before and after the service, where they came from and their education. They give you a sense of this particular era.
"We're making sure that their experiences are being captured for the benefit of future generations."
These oral histories are valuable in that they not only tell our history, but also highlight the many contributions of women to our Navy.
"You always have the official record, but that doesn't always tell you what actually went on," said Reilly. "The official written records only tell you so much, but personal papers can tell you more. And oral histories can sometimes tell you even more than that."
That's why projects such as this are important. They capture the experiences of important groups of people who were pioneers in a lot of ways.
"Without the oral history project, we probably wouldn't have their stories," said Reilly. "Many of those memories and those experiences of that generation are being lost every day."
More than 86,000 women served in the WAVES.
To hear their stories, visit https://usnwcarchive.org/
For more news from Naval War College, visit www.navy.mil/local/nwc/.
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NNS150312-10. 100 Years of Navy Reserve Honor, Courage, Commitment Celebrated at Pearl Harbor
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Johans Chavarro, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Detachment Hawaii
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Civilians, active duty and Reserve Sailors gathered at the historic Battleship Missouri Memorial on Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam March 11 for the Navy Reserve Centennial Commemoration (NRCC).
For 100 years, young men and women from across the U.S. have stepped forward to answer the nation's call to action and volunteer their service to the U.S. Navy Reserve during times of war and peace. To remember the sacrifices those Sailors have made over the past century, the NRCC celebrated the Navy Reserve's rich history, the Navy and all the families that have supported their Sailor's service to country.
Following the parading of the colors and the invocation, Rear Adm. Alma Grocki, director of Fleet Maintenance U.S. Pacific Fleet, and 27-year Navy Reservist, delivered the ceremony's opening remarks, commending Navy Reserve Sailors for being, "ready then, ready now and ready always."
"This is a proud time for us as we celebrate an enduring legacy of Sailors who have served their country during times of war and peace, in every conflict since World War I," said Grocki.
"Although the Navy Reserve Force has varied in size over the years from the initial 8,000 Sailors at the start of World War I, to a high of 3,400,000 during World War II, we have been a force that our country could always rely on," said Grocki. "Even in times of peace, we trained, honed our skills and ensured we were 'mobilization ready' to go whenever and wherever we were needed - ready then, ready now, ready always."
Guest speaker for the event, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Juan M. Garcia III, spoke of the strategic importance Naval Reserve Units and Sailors have played in past conflicts, and most significantly, in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"Since the towers came down, more than 52,000 Navy Reservists have been mobilized to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Garcia. "More than 8,000 have done multiple combat tours. 70,000 in total have supported contingency operations around the world."
According to Garcia, Reserve units and Sailors have participated in a wide array of missions in Iraq and Afghanistan that have revolutionized the rules of warfare, from providing combat life and rescue support to SEAL (Sea Air Land, Sea) and SWCC (Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen) teams, to administering medical care to those injured in combat.
"In World War II, for every 100 combat injuries, 68 were fatal," said Garcia. "In Vietnam, for every 100 combat injuries, 28 were fatal. Over the last decade-and-a-half, in Iraq and Afghanistan, for every 100 combat injuries, only six were fatal. That's a tribute to reserve doctors, nurses and corpsman...it's changed the face of warfare and is a follow up to the reality that we're bringing folks back home alive."
"The performance of Navy Reservists in Iraq and Afghanistan has convinced all that this operation capability should not be placed back on the proverbial ship. It's one team, one fight," said Garcia. "Congratulations shipmates, you're a part of an incredible tradition - here's to the next hundred years."
After Garcia's remarks, Hawaii State Representative Bob McDermott, presented the Hawaii State Proclamation to staff from the Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Pearl Harbor.
"This is on behalf of the state of Hawaii, to say 'thank you' to the Naval Reserve for what you do. You make our community better," said McDermott.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Garcia was joined by NOSC Pearl Harbor's youngest Sailor, Yeoman Seaman Elliot Dixon, for a ceremonious cake-cutting event.
After the ceremony, Dixon said he felt proud to be a part of the Navy Reserve's rich history and heritage.
"I didn't realize the Navy Reserve played such a large role in World War II and throughout the Navy's other activities," said Dixon. "Hearing that makes me feel proud, like I'm a part of something a lot bigger than myself."
Established on March 3, 1915, the Federal Naval Reserve originally only allowed Navy veterans to enroll into the program. However, on Aug. 29, 1916, with the prospect of America's entry into World War I looming, the Navy Reserve reorganized to allow the enrollment of non-veterans and designated as the U.S. Naval Reserve Force.
During World War II, the Navy Reserve contributed 84 percent of the Navy's manpower. Navy Reserve Sailors in World War II included five future U.S. Presidents and 15 recipients of the Medal of Honor.
Navy Reserve Sailors have been deployed to and been a part of every conflict since World War I, working alongside active duty personnel to secure the Navy's mission and protect the nation's freedom.
Today, at least 20,000 Navy Reserve Sailors, or about one-third of the Navy's Reserve Component, are providing fully integrated global operational support to the fleet and combatant commanders.
For information on the history and heritage of the Navy Reserve as well as current Sailor stories and upcoming Centennial events, please
visit www.navyreservecentennial.com
For more news from Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Det. Hawaii, visit www.navy.mil/local/
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NNS150312-08. Sailors Attend Women at Sea Leadership Symposium
By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg, USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) -- Nearly 300 Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth attended a Leadership Symposium, sponsored by Abraham Lincoln's Women at Sea organization in Newport News, March 11.
"The Leadership Symposium is about capitalizing on leadership capabilities to enable us to better respond to our Sailors' needs," said Command Master Chief Lee Salas.
During the morning portion of the day-long symposium, held in conjunction with Women's History Month, Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Fleet Master Chief (AW/SW) April Beldo, Dr. Doris Gomez, dean of the School and of Business and Leadership at Regent University, and Dr. Kathleen Patterson, professor of Strategic Leadership at Regent University, spoke to the crew about "Legacy Leadership", "Winning in the Workplace Without Losing Yourself", and "Finding Your Voice with Servant Leadership".
"Seeing from all of the faces attending today's symposium there is a good percentage of women who are assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln," said Gomez. "That is important to let it sink in. Organizations like the Navy and this ship recognize that there is incredible potential and we need to celebrate that potential."
Salas reflected on tips for success every Sailor can adapt into their daily careers to advance in the Navy.
"When people do things from the heart it sets them up for success," said Salas. "If they do what's in their heart then they do it with passion and dedication, there's a true sense of pride from that. It is important for our Sailors to understand that."
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Rosalyn Martin, who organized the Leadership Symposium, reflected on the face-to-face interaction of the symposium, which allows Sailors to learn other leadership styles and techniques they can adopt.
"I expect for everyone here today to learn that they are not in this alone, that there is strength in numbers," said Martin. "When you come together with a group of people you can draw from that, you can always learn something from someone."
Damage Control Fireman Pauliana Ciepiela attended the symposium and recognized the male Sailors who attended.
"It says a lot about the character of the males in the room to be here at this event," said Ciepiela. "I hope they will have a more open mind about women in the military and in leadership positions."
Of the 2,700 Sailors currently assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln, nearly 700 are female and of the 18 departments four are led by women. Currently in the Navy, nearly 19 percent of the total force is female.
During her lecture, Beldo provided a historical look at the contributions of women who not only serve in the Navy today, but examined their roles since the beginning of our nation.
"We celebrate us in March, it's not just about a day or a month, it is making sure that we as an organization realize that all of us bring something to the table," said Beldo, who recognized the countless trailblazers who were the "firsts" in our history's Navy and played a role in making who she is today. "Women's History Month isn't just about the Navy, it is also recognized by our nation."
Beldo spoke of the gratitude of those who served before her, and those who will follow in her footsteps.
"I honor those who have gone before me. It's not a right, but a privilege to wear the cloth of our nation," said Beldo. "Remember the women in the Navy have taken giant leaps of faith, making it clear to the organization that we are a better force when we capitalize on our diversity."
Beldo, who earned her chief petty officer anchors on board USS Abraham Lincoln in 1995, thanked the crew for attending the lecture.
"It is truly a privilege and I'm humbled to be in front of the USS Abraham Lincoln," said Beldo. "That is where it all started for me."
Gomez who spoke on the topic of "Winning in the Workplace Without Losing Yourself" encouraged attendees that in order to truly win in the workplace you must strive to not lose your true self in the process.
"This is important for women to hear and for men to understand," said Gomez. "It is so important to celebrate those who step up and encourage them to take leadership positions."
Gomez encouraged Sailors to not lose themselves on who they think they should be and encouraged them to be true to themselves and to adopt authentic leadership styles.
"If you try to become the person you are not, and if you try to become like a male leader I tell you, you won't necessary succeed," said Gomez. "You will be unhappy in the first place and this is truly not what people in the long-run will respond to."
Patterson discussed the seven habits of servant leadership consisting of love, humility, altruism, vision, trust, empowerment and service.
"Who you are everyday will make you the leader you want to become," said Patterson, who added we must be mindful of who we are leading and who we are serving. "Leadership is always going to be about the people."
Patterson added that great leaders look to their followers to be more effective; she also highlighted the value of the Millennial Generation.
"The Millennial Generation has great hope for tomorrow," said Patterson, who encouraged attendees to embrace the hope side of their personalities. "The fact that you joined the U.S. Navy, you signed up to serve, in many ways that servant part is already within you."
Patterson added that great leaders know they are not the stars of their own show.
"You must respect the worth of all people who work in your organization. When we learn to serve one another it actually becomes really infectious," said Patterson.
Sailors from various other Norfolk-based commands attended the Leadership Symposium to take lessons back to their commands.
"I received an invitation to attend from the Lincoln chaplain," said Lt. Cmdr. Kimberly Cain, CRMD principal assistant, USS Harry S. Truman, for the Women at Sea organization. "I plan on taking back information I learn here today to my command."
During the afternoon portion of the symposium, two panel discussions were also held on the topics of "Embracing Your Leadership Style" and "Work-Life Balance: Can Women in the Sea Service Have it All?" to provide a question-and-answer opportunities for the audience to engage with the symposium speakers.
Patterson, who participated in panel discussion, reflected on the 16th president's legacy that represents today's Sailors serving not just on board Lincoln, but in the Navy.
"Abraham Lincoln served his country, not for power, but for the commitment to the greater good," said Patterson, who said no one else at that time had the willingness to stand up and do what was right. "Your service today honors that legacy."
For more news from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), visitwww.navy.mil/local/cvn72/.
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NNS150312-07. Coastal Riverine Squadron 1 Detachment Deploys
From Commander, Coastal Riverine Group 1 Public Affairs
CORONADO, Calif. (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 1 deployed to Bahrain and Djibouti March 11.
While deployed, CRS-1 will provide security and protection of strategic shipping and naval vessels operating in coastal areas and port facilities, to ensure uninterrupted flow of cargo and units to combatant commanders.
"We are excited about the opportunity to take all the lessons learned and capabilities from our training and put them to use in real-world operations," said Cmdr. Jeffrey Marty, CRS-1 detachment commander. "We will have a valuable role in the overall security posture in the region and will continue the great work done by previous CRS-1 forces."
CRS-1 has personnel currently deployed to Djibouti and other areas within the commander, U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
"This team is trained and ready to go," said Marty. "We are looking forward to finally deploying and utilizing our expertise in support of the 5th Fleet commander's priorities."
Coastal Riverine Force (CRF) operates in harbors, rivers, bays, across the littorals and ashore.
The primary mission of CRF is to conduct maritime security operations across all phases of military operations by defending high value assets, critical maritime infrastructure, ports and harbors both inland and on coastal waterways against enemies and when commanded conduct offensive combat operations.
For more news on CRS-1, please visit: www.facebook.com/
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NNS150312-06. NMCB-3 Seabees Step Up To The Plate
By Builder 1st Class Sergio Armas, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Public Affairs
PORT HUENEME, Calif. (NNS) -- Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3's First Class Petty Officer's Association volunteered to coach and manage positions to kick off the Junior Baseball League's season at Naval Base Ventura County, March 7.
The league hosts programs such as baseball clinics that aide young children and teens to expand on the fundamentals of baseball while teaching drills and techniques.
"I'm so incredibly honored to be a part of these players lives, we have a big season ahead!" said Equipment Operator 1st Class Brent Workman, president of the league.
Workman has been actively coaching for the Junior Baseball League for the past three years. However, this season, he committed himself to a much more complex position in the league. He stepped up to the plate and took on the responsibilities as the league's president while simultaneously coaching the Cardinals team.
"This year we will teach them to be humble in victory and gracious in defeat, they will face adversity. Sometimes they will win and sometimes they will lose, but we will teach them to always be thankful for the ride," said Workman. "They will get stronger and confident right in front of our eyes even when they have tears in theirs, that's baseball."
According to Workman, all staff and coaches have gone through background checks. Seabees have been great role models in the community making them desirable volunteers.
The Naval Construction Force is a vital component of the U.S. Maritime Strategy. The force provides deployable battalions capable of providing disaster preparation and recovery support, humanitarian assistance and combat operations support.
For more news from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, visitwww.navy.mil/local/nmcb3/.
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NNS150312-05. Statue Honoring Women in War Donated to NMCP
By Rebecca A. Perron, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (NNS) -- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth accepted the donation of a statue March 10 dedicated to the women who have served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror.
The 18-inch bronze bust of the head and upper torso of a female in battle gear was unveiled during a ceremony held in conjunction with Women's History Month. The statue, titled "Women of the War on Terror," symbolizes all women in all branches of service who have served since 9-11.
The statue was the idea of Logistics Specialist 2nd Class (EXW/SCW/AW) Angelina Colon-Franceschi, who is assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 1 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, and her husband, Giovanni, who together raised the money to have the statue commissioned. The 80-pound bust sits on a pillar that is adorned with the names of the 158 women who have died in combat since 2001.
During the ceremony, Capt. Darin K. Via, NMCP commanding officer, remarked at the appropriateness of a logistics specialist developing the idea for the statue.
"When you see the Navy uniform (in theater), it's usually one of three groups - special operators, medical and logistics specialists," Via said. "So it's rather befitting that we have a logistics specialist who designed the bust representing all women and their service to the military. We can proudly display the bust here at NMCP, where we've had so many women go out to represent the hospital as we care for those injured in harm's way."
Six of NMCP's female staff stood alongside the statue during the ceremony, representing the 251 women who have deployed from NMCP to the battlefield.
When Colon-Franceschi addressed the audience moments before the unveiling, she highlighted the service of women during the GWOT and the importance of remembering them.
"I began working on the statue in 2012 with my husband after we realized that many statues were being created to recognize the bravery of our troops and fallen, yet there weren't any that were created for women," Colon-Franceschi said. "We have seen the highest number of women enlist to serve in a time of war. Many who have been awarded for valor in combat have been breaking the barriers in their career field. Unfortunately, these wars have also had the greatest toll of any - injury and death - to our service women.
"The names of the women who have made the ultimate sacrifice since the beginning of the Global War on Terror will always have a place in our nation's history," Colon-Franceschi added.
Colon-Franceschi was then joined by Via and NMCP's executive officer, Capt. Bradford Smith, who together pulled off the red cloth to reveal the statue. Applause erupted among the dozens of staff who had gathered to get the first glimpse of the statue.
Much of the bust was designed from pictures of Colon-Franceschi. She wore her combat gear while her husband photographed her from all angles.
"The sculptor started working on the statue about a year ago, and it took about six months to make," Colon-Franceschi said. "I was used as the model for everything but the face. I put on my combat gear and my husband took pictures in 360 degrees. I asked the artist to craft a face that would represent women in general. He came up with different images and, as it was developing, we would post pictures to Facebook and get feedback."
Colon-Franceschi started a Facebook page named after the statue three years ago as a way to document the timeline for the project. Originally, the sculpture was to be made out of wood. But the wood that was donated to them became moldy. The Facebook page then became the source for support for the statue to be made from a more durable material.
"Some people donated money, some helped with the project," Colon-Franceschi said. "The sculptor actually contacted us and offered to make the sculpture, so we raised the funds. Someone in Norfolk volunteered to make the pillar, and a company in Virginia Beach volunteered to make the nameplates."
Giovanni assisted his wife throughout the project.
"I helped her make contacts since she's always going in and out on her detachments," Giovanni said. "I'm proud of her. It takes a lot to get this done. As she said before, there wasn't a statue at the time, and she went out of her way to do something that really hasn't been done for women, and there's nothing greater than giving back to the community that's given her her life in the military."
For more news from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, visitwww.navy.mil/local/NMCP/.
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NNS150312-04. Midshipmen Encounter Southeast Asia
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Wilkes, U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) -- Three U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) midshipmen shared their perspectives and recollections on living, studying, and traveling in one of the world's most diverse and fascinating regions, Southeast Asia, during a Bilden Asia Pacific Forum in Sampson Hall, March 11.
Midshipman 1st Class Chris Adsit, Midshipman 2nd Class Sean O'Donnell, and Midshipman 2nd Class Anthony Malatesta, are part of USNA's first group of midshipmen pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors to study abroad at Singapore's Nanyang Technical University and participate in a solar energy initiative in the Philippines.
"I learned a lot about understanding different cultures, especially from a development stand-point, and about the gaps in communication that exist between the people that lend aid and the people receiving it," said Adsit. "Adapting to a new culture and learning new things while trying to overcome cultural barriers was very valuable, interesting, and definitely a great take away as I prepare to hit the fleet."
While at the university, the midshipmen continued their STEM education, taking engineering and math classes alongside their Singaporean peers. Outside of the classroom, they had the chance to explore and immerse themselves in the culture and diversity that Singapore has to offer.
During the presentation, Adsit, O'Donnell, and Malatesta shared their stories and photos from their time in the Philippines and Singapore.
"Being in Singapore, I saw the importance of maintaining strong foreign relationships and how strategic the Straits of Malacca are," said O'Donnell. "I know all of us will have some interaction with that in the future so it was great to get an experience like that."
The Naval Academy has a number of semester study abroad opportunities available to midshipmen interested in foreign language and culture, regardless of major. These enrichment programs work to develop the midshipmen into adaptable, effective, and proficient leaders who understand and appreciate global and cross-cultural dynamics. With the addition of the new STEM major programs, USNA midshipmen have the opportunity to travel to and study in more countries than ever before.
"It's hard to understand how different societies have different priorities and ways of thinking without experiencing it firsthand," said Malatesta. "We are so fortunate to attend an institution that gives us the opportunity to travel abroad, adapt to new cultures, and learn the lessons that the world has to offer.
For more news from U.S. Naval Academy, visit www.navy.mil/local/usna/.
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NNS150312-03. Advanced Hawkeye to Make Maiden Deployment on Theodore Roosevelt
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Kevin F. Johnson, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- Five E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 will make their maiden deployment as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is set to replace the E-2C Hawkeye in its primary mission to provide airborne early warning and command and control capabilities for all aircraft-carrier battle groups. While the primary mission for the E-2 has not changed, the Advanced Hawkeye is able to gather and process data more precisely and efficiently thanks to state-of-the-art radar and communication equipment.
"Suppose you're looking through a pair of goggles, with the E-2C you have 20/20 vision, and with the E-2D you have 20/10," said Cmdr. Daryl Trent, commanding officer of VAW-125. "It has significantly advanced radar, its computer processing capabilities have been increased and the communication suites have been enhanced. This plane is a real game-changer."
The Advanced Hawkeye's technology makes it a multi-mission platform through its ability to coordinate concurrent missions which may arise during a single flight. These missions can include airborne strike, ground force support, rescue operations and managing a reliable communications network capable of supporting drug interdiction operations.
Along with advances in equipment, the Advanced Hawkeye's all-glass cockpit boasts an entirely digital display, an upgrade that allows the co-pilot to act as the Tactical 4th Operator (T4O).
"It's not like before when everything was pressure gauges," said Trent. "Now everything is digital. This makes for a stronger ability to process information, and allows the co-pilot to change his display and access acquired data."
With the first five going out to sea, the Navy plans to continue procuring the Advanced Hawkeye to replace the Hawkeye through 2023.
"This aircraft has been in development for almost 20 years," said Trent. "Now that we're set for our maiden deployment, and we get set to integrate with craft like the growler and the hornet, we're going to become the most efficient carrier strike group in the fleet."
VAW-125 deploys as part of CVW-1 on a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
For more news from Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, visitwww.navy.mil/local/
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NNS150312-02. CNAL Selects Sailors of the Year
From CNAL Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) announced the selection of the Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year during a luncheon aboard Naval Station Norfolk, March 5.
Rear Adm. J.R. Haley, commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, announced Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class Ian Macgregor as the CNAL Sea Sailor of the Year and Naval Aircrewmen (Avionics) 1st Class William Ballard as the CNAL Shore Sailor of the Year.
"They are 21st century Sailors, they are experts of their field, leaders of leaders and pillars in the community. They are absolutely remarkable. First class petty officer is the most difficult rate in the Navy, and I would wager that the chiefs who were first class petty officers would agree. The expectation of a first class petty officer is that you work at the chief's level, you work at the junior officer level, and that you do it without any of the authorities that a chief or an officer has. You do all that for sheer leadership," said Haley.
The two Sailors were selected from ten candidates representing more than 40,000 men and women serving in the sea and shore components within Naval Air Force Atlantic. Each represented their respective commands after being selected as that commands Sailor of the Year.
Macgregor is a native of Worchester, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1999 and is currently assigned to Commander, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 46 in Mayport, Florida.
"It feels amazing. I'm only here because of my shipmates, my mentors and my friends," said Macgregor. "This has been humbling, just to meet this group of people and to see what the level of performance that the competition is, it's absolutely humbling, and I'm honored."
Ballard is a native of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1998 and is currently assigned to Patrol Squadron 30 in Jacksonville, Florida.
"The whole experience has been humbling, I couldn't have done it without my chain of command and the support of my fiance," said Ballard. It's been surreal, I didn't expect to win today by any means, I had a lot of good competition, and now we're probably friends for life."
Both Sailors will advance to the next selection process to determine the Sailors of the Year for U.S. Fleet Forces Command.
For more news from Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, visitwww.navy.mil/local/
NNS150312-16. Current All Hands Update
From Defense Media Activity - Navy
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- All Hands Update features two one-minute newscasts today.
First one-minute newscast-
- Headlines for Thursday, March 12: USS Theodore Roosevelt Departs Norfolk for Around the World Deployment and Sea Warrior Program Office Launches New Mobile App to
Assist Division Officers
http://youtu.be/Yb6-6FW7nuM
http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.
Second one-minute newscast-
- Tax Return Extensions Available for Service Members Stationed Overseas
http://youtu.be/KwIy8MoNArE
http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.
Defense Media Activity-Navy produces All Hands Update (AHU) newscasts each day. AHU can be seen throughout the day and evening on the Direct-to-Sailor (DTS)satellite television service available aboard 160 ships of the fleet and via the Navy Web site at www.navy.mil. Check your local DTS program schedule for air times. AHU can also be seen throughout the world on the American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS).
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NNS011215-13. This Day in Naval History - March 12
From Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division
1864 - During the Civil War, Union screw gunboat Aroostook captures the schooner Marion near Velasco, Texas and the screw steamer Massachusetts captures the sloop Persis in Wassaw Sound, Ga.
1904 - The Marine detachment from USS Cincinnati (C 7) provides protection and assistance during the evacuation of Americans from Chemuplo (Inchon) and Seoul, Korea, when they are endangered by the Russo-Japanese War.
1942 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt designates Adm. Ernest J. King to serve as the Chief of Naval Operations, as well as the Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet (he was appointed on Dec. 30, 1941).
1943 - USS Champlin (DD-601) sinks German submarine U-130, which had previously sunk 25 Allied vessels, including three US Navy ships during Operation Torch.
1956 - The first missile firing aircraft squadron, Attack Squadron 83, is deployed overseas aboard USS Intrepid (CVA 11).
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