May 6, 2014 | Vol. 3 | Issue 4
DAILY DIGEST
CONTINUING TRADITION NEW HONOR GUARD MEMBERS SELECTED Story and photos by MC3 (SW) Vanessa David
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fter a week of tryouts, the Nimitz honor guard announced its newest members Friday, May 2. The new members are Yeoman 3rd Class Jonathan Morgan, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Gregory Tramble, Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Nicholas Sabanga, Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Jarad Brunner, Logistics Specialist Seaman Janet Tunoa, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Airman Meagan Jobe. “Honor guard is a group of Sailors committed to the art
of ceremonial excellence and professional display of the U.S Navy flag and national ensign at all special events and ceremonies,” said Information Systems Technician 1st Class Jasper Mallari, leader of Nimitz’ honor guard. “It is one of the most visible aspects of any command.” In order to qualify to be a member of the honor guard, the Sailors must receive approval from their divisional command, be available to participate for all five days of tryouts, have their primary
warfare pin within the allotted time on board, have at least one year left on board, have no non-judicial punishments within the last year, be qualified in all divisional in-rate and ship qualifications, and have no failures for the last two physical fitness assessment cycles. “I decided to try out because I wanted to be more command-involved,” said Sabanga. “It’s my first day, and I love it. I encourage others to try out, as well.” Members of Nimitz’ honor Continued on page 4
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RIMPAC 2014
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Nimitz sailing in formation with ships from participating nations during RIMPAC 2012.- Photo by
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23 Nations to Participate in World’s Largest Maritime Exercise By Commander, U.S. Third Fleet Public Affairs
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wenty-three nations, 47 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise scheduled June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. Hosted by U.S. Pacific Fleet, RIMPAC 2014 will be led by U.S. Vice Adm. Kenneth Floyd, commander of the U.S. Third Fleet (C3F), who will serve as the Combined Task Force
(CTF) Commander. Royal Australian Navy Rear Adm. Simon Cullen will serve as deputy commander of the CTF, and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Rear Adm. Yasuki Nakahata as the vice commander. Other key leaders of the multinational force will include Rear Adm. Gilles Couturier of the Royal Canadian Navy, who will command the maritime component, Air Commodore Chris Westwood of the Royal Australian Air Force, who will command the air component, and Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard Simcock, who will command the land component. RIMPAC 2014 will also include a special operations component for the first time, to be led by U.S. Navy Capt. William Stevens. Two nations, Brunei and the People’s Republic of China, will
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participate in RIMPAC for the first time in 2014. Also new at RIMPAC this year are two hospital ships, USNS Mercy and PLA (N) Peace Ark which will participate in the exercise. The theme of RIMPAC 2014 is “Capable, Adaptive, Partners.” The participating nations and forces will exercise a wide range of capabilities and demonstrate the inherent flexibility of maritime forces. These capabilities range from disaster relief and maritime security operations to sea control and complex warfighting. The relevant, realistic training syllabus includes amphibious operations, gunnery, missile, anti-submarine and air defense exercises as well as counter-piracy, mine clearance operations, explosive ordnance disposal and diving and salvage operations.
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guard have to learn how to properly hold flags and how to drill since the positions can change from ceremony to ceremony. The rifles and flag holders also have to be as close to the same height as possible so that the rifles and flags are the same height when they are held in formation. “I like the organization and unity of honor guard most of all,” said Brunner. “The mirroring action looks so clean and professional.” To be in the honor guard, Sailors have to sacrifice a lot of their personal time to practice for official ceremonies. They have to practice for weeks for a ceremony because each routine
Nimitz’ honor guard musters in dress blues.
is specific for each occasion and location. “People appreciate every effort that goes into the ceremonies we take part in; the flags, the performance and the time dedicated to the cause,” said
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Mallari. “It may be multiple performances for us, but it’s a onetime show for the crowd.” The honor guard intends to hold tryouts at least twice a year to replace members who transfer or end their time of service.
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IN FOCUS
Seaman Thomas Irwin stands watch on Vulture’s Row. -Photo by MC3 (SW) Eric Butler
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Argonauts” of VFA 147 flies over the flight deck. -Photo by MCSN (SW) Aiyana Paschal
Sailors observe flight operations. -Photo by MC2 (SW) Phillip Ladouceur
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