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CFC kicks off onboard USS Nimitz By MCSA Derek Volland
The Combined Federal Campaign starts its annual Fun Drive onboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) beginning Sept. 1 and will continue through Nov. 15. The CFC is a philanthropic organization that collects donations for numerous charities to help improve the quality of lives around the world. “The annual fundraising campaign helps support a number of services provided by local, national and international charitable agencies,” said Lt. Jarred Redford, the officer who is overseeing the CFC onboard Nimitz. “We have a strong history of teamwork, which will enable us to come together and support these great charities and help improve the quality of life of others.” Fifteen departmental representatives will be helping any Sailor who wishes to make a donation. The representatives will have a list of the charities along with the donation forms. Active-duty military and federal employees who make donations during the campaign season can help non-profit organizations. “The majority of Sailors that get involved with the CFC have a familiar background with a specific charity,” said Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Jonny Harris, program coordinator. “Someone in their family was sick with a specific disease, or someone they know might have received a scholarship. There are a lot of reasons that people get involved with some of these charities.” The CFC has been around since 1964 and the Navy recognizes it as a validated agency to make donations through, said Harris. SEE “CFC” ON PAGE 3
Uniform shift
The change from whites to blues will occur on Sept. 26th. Sailors need to have uniforms inspection-ready before hand.
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Vol. 36, No. 34
CPO induction underway aboard USS Nimitz
Story by MCSN Jacob Milner The time honored tradition of chief petty officer indoctrination is currently taking place aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Chief induction represents all that the few selected individuals have strived for in their Navy career, and its commencement signifies the transition of these Sailors to the next stage of their careers. Sailors in all aspects. “It’s basically taking “It’s a time when we a person from being an spend quality time training individual and training them them on what it is to be a to be an effective leader chief,” said Mondane. “As out on the deck plates,” 1st classes it’s a lot of ‘I said Senior Chief Aviation did this’ or ‘I accomplished Boatswain’s Mate (Fueling) this’. Becoming a Chief is Darnell Mondane, chief petty not about ‘I,’ it’s about the officer induction chairman. team.” The newest prospective The Chief selects are additions to the Chief’s Mess now in a position to take are undergoing specialized advantage of the many years training with current chief of experience and wisdom petty officers to learn what offered by the chief it means to be a leader of petty officers training
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them to take up the anchor. As a reminder of their passing through the Chief indoctrination, they receive a reminder of their time training with their seniors. “It’s an opportunity for the selectees to sit down with genuine Chiefs from around the command and get knowledge,” said Mondane. “Whether it is for personal growth, or whatever, this is their time when they get to sit down one on one and later on down the road then they’ve been a Chief two or three years they can always go back to it and look at what other genuine chiefs have written in the boxes for them. I like to look at it as a memento.” The current selectees are scheduled to be pinned as Chiefs on September 16th and are making progress in SEE “CHIEF” ON PAGE 8
Photo by MC3 Robert Winn USS Nimitz (CVN 68) once again dons it's mighty propellers recently. The move is yet another sign of the Nimitz' nearing completion of it's dry dock period. Another propeller is prepared and waiting to be attached to Nimitz.
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The importance of achievable goals Commentary by MCSA Jess Lewis Commanding Officer CAPT Paul Monger Executive Officer CAPT Buzz Donnelly Command Master Chief CMDCM William Lloyd-Owen Public Affairs Officer LTJG Jason Scarborough Media LCPO MCCM Jon McMillan Media Production Chief MCC Mike Jones Editor MC3 Robert Winn Lead Designer MCSN Jacob Milner Media Dept MC2 C.J. Amdahl MC2 James Mitchell MC2 Amara Timberlake MC2 Adam Wolfe MC3 Ashley Berumen MC3 Ian Cotter MC3 Mark Sashegyi MC3 Glenn Slaughter MC3 Thomas Siniff MC3 Nichelle Whitfield MC3 Devin Wray MCSN Andrew Jandik MCSN Jacob Milner MCSA Alexander Ventura II MCSA Renee Candelario MCSA Jessica Lewis MCSA Derek Volland Nimitz News accepts submissions in writing. All submissions must be in by Friday, COB. Submissions are subject to review and screening. “Nimitz News” is an authorized publication for the members of the military services and their families. Its content does not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Navy, or the Marine Corps and does not imply endorsement thereby.
I feel like having goals is a major part of life. Having achievable goals is probably better for your well-being than having outrageous goals with no hope for achieving them. It’s kind of like the saying of “how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” Back in “A” school, I had a chief pull me aside one day and talk to me about the goals I had set for myself. She told me I have unrealistic goals so in order to achieve what I planned for myself; I needed to break down my unrealistic goals into a bunch of short term goals. She also explained that once I started to accomplish my short term goals my long term goals wouldn’t seem so huge. My initial response to this chief talking with me was, “She doesn’t know how my brain works.” I was convinced that I didn’t need help from her. Or really from anyone else for that matter. I was also convinced I had to set crazy goals or I wouldn’t feel like I had achieved something great. I’m an independent person. I don’t like to ask people for help. I would much rather be the one people come to for help on how to “do things right.” However, since joining the Navy I’ve realized there’s a lot to learn and I wasn’t going to learn much if I wasn’t going to ask for help. This I knew would push me out of my comfort zone. I don’t like to inconvenience people and I feel like when I ask someone for help, I’m keeping them from doing whatever it is they need to do. Upon arriving to Washington, I decided that I needed to get back into shape. Prior to joining the military, I was pretty active. I boxed on a regular basis, went on at least a 15 mile bike ride every week and went to the gym almost every morning. Even thought I wasn’t in top physical shape, I still tried to stay busy so I would be prepared for my arrival to boot camp. However, after joining the Navy, I started to get lazy with my work out routine. I was trying to adjust to my new schedule at “A” school so between that, homework, standing watches and being on duty, I didn’t know where all my time was going. I was still eating healthy so I figured I would be okay to slack a little and with the runs we did as a detachment three days a week it would be enough. I was wrong and I started to notice the weight I was gaining. After getting grossed out by how I was feeling all the time I decided it was time for a change. I started going back to the gym once I was here in Bremerton. I felt almost lost when I first walked in. I still had an idea of what I needed to do and how to get there but I knew I was going to need some motivation. I covered a story a few weeks ago about free personal trainers at the Concourse West Fitness and Aquatic Center. Covering the story sparked my interest and I thought about signing up myself. I remembered back to my
boxing days when I had three trainers in my face pretty much constantly pushing me to “just go a little a further” or “push harder, you know you’re stronger than that!” So I figured having a personal trainer might be beneficial to me getting the motivation I knew I was missing. I filled out the personal trainer forms I found on the barge and headed to the gym the next morning. I outlined in my fitness goals that I wanted to max out my pushups and sit ups for the PRT, decrease my run time, become a stronger swimmer, learn to do more pull ups and to lose weight. To me, these were a bunch of smaller goals I had to reach before achieving my main goal of being in better shape overall. I walked up to the personal trainer desk at the gym and handed my papers to a guy behind the counter and said, “Sign me up please.” The guy took my papers then introduced himself to me as Michael and we started the process. He asked me questions about my last PRT scores, took some notes and we headed off to the opposite side of the gym to the basketball courts. We started with dynamic stretches which pushes your muscles to their maximum flexibility so over time, you can become more flexible. By the time I was done stretching, 30 minutes had passed and I was sweaty but I felt good. We finished up the initial session with the elliptical for an endurance test. Walking back to my barracks room, I felt good. I knew I had made a good choice with getting a personal trainer. Maybe it’s because I know someone is watching and recording what I’m doing that makes me push myself a little more or if it’s because I have an end goal in mind. Either reason, I’m glad I went with getting a personal trainer. When I arrived at my next session with Michael, he had me start with the dynamic stretching again and then we hit the weights for a strength test. We went into some more details about my fitness goals. Michael said I had some work to do but that the goals I have are achievable. Each week, he gives me a specific thing or two to do when I’m working on my own, whether it’s to run sprints on the track or swim laps in the pool. I love it. I feel so much better knowing that I’m not only working towards my fitness goals but I have someone behind me to push me a little bit more than I normally would push myself. At this point, I know I still have a lot of work to do but I’m finding I’m more motivated to get where I want to be. I’m also learning that even though I’m an independent person, it’s okay to ask for help. Especially when you don’t really know what you’re doing. Maybe then, later down the road, you can be that person other people come to help for on the same subject you needed help with in the first place.
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Members of the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Honor Guard squad practice rifle spinning on a racquet ball court at the West Concourse Gym on Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton.
Honor Guard trains for upcoming events Story and photo by MCSN Jacob Milner
The American flag was born to this land uniting a continent of nation states under a single ensign and stands as a proud symbol of America’s strength and perseverance. The U.S. Navy flag displays the pride and strength of Sailors who work diligently to protect the American people. The USS Nimitz (CVN 86) honor guard proudly continues a tradition of parading these two symbols in their ceremonies and exhibitions. The detail's members spend much of their off-duty time practicing and perfecting skills that not only put on an impressive display of dexterity and military bearing, but also brings honor to those service members who have fallen defending these symbols of freedom and hope. All Nimitz honor guard members had to first tryout for the squad and thereafter take on the task of handling not only their regular job and collateral duties, but also a new task that represents all the Sailors and service members who dedicate themselves to the defense of our nation. Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Shaina Thompkins is a veteran on the squad. With an aptitude for juggling multiple collateral duties and honor guard experience from Corps School, this challenge was right up her alley. “I can multi-task very well,” said Thompkins. “Once I get my job down pat, it’s easy to take on different collateral duties and it’s not my only one. It’s just an extracurricular activity that I enjoy because I like military bearing.” Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Keith Villanueva is the leading petty officer for the team as well as liaison to Nimitz CMDCM (AW/SW) William Lloyd-Owen, the head of the squad and its activities. All honor guard events have to be routed through the CMC, and Villanueva makes that happen. “My job is to reach out and make sure that the honor guard is engaged,” said Villanueva. “I make sure that they have everything they need. The CMC has his own budget and what we’re able to utilize comes out of that.” The pride of being part of something that makes a difference in the world has prompted many to join the
military, including Villanueva. For Villanueva the honor guard represents something bigger than himself. “I think it’s one of the reasons why I joined the Navy, to be a part of something,” said Villanueva. “It lets people know that we have more going on than what’s going on in our individual work centers and that we can support functions going on outside of the ship. We can be a presence whenever we’re needed.” Practice for these dedicated Sailors takes place every Monday and Wednesday at the Concourse Gym on Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton. Monday’s practices feature a concentrated work out on the practice rifle along with a small amount of drill. The more veteran members work closely with rookies teaching and correcting their newest members to flip, twirl and land rifles correctly, and failure does come not without punishment. For every dropped rifle, a toll of 15 push-ups must be paid before continuing with practice. The new members to the squad will continue to learn and train their bodies for the task at hand. The weight of a proud legacy is carried by each member selected for the prestigious team. This is the challenge to those who take up the guard.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CFC makes donating easy. Instead of making a sailor go out and do a lot of research on a charity and not knowing if that charity is in fact legitimate, it lets them pick off a list of verified charities. “It’s a one stop shop for picking their charities,” said Harris. All organizations listed with the CFC must provide health and human services in order to be eligible for participation in the campaign. For more information on the CFC visit www.CFCtoday.org.
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Fun in the sun
Story and photos by MC3 Robert Winn
When we were first told how to do the travel stories, the rules were pretty simple. Write a story detailing what the obligatory Sailor could do for the day if he was bored, broke and out of gas. Granted we haven’t stuck to that at all. When I was assigned one for this week, I was really excited because there’s a go kart track in east-side Bremerton that I’ve been looking for an excuse to go to for a while now. When I drove up to it though I was hugely disappointed to find out that the whole building was gutted and the only thing that remained to the original go kart track was the giant sign that hung over the door. So I pulled up a quick Google search on my phone to find the next closest one: Point Defiance… the other side of the tollbridge. According to the reviews it was worth the drive, so I started down WA-16, and prepared for the 30-minute drive ahead. After making it across the bridge and through the quaint town of Point Defiance, I arrived at the go kart track/batting cage place just across from the Point Defiance Zoo (see: April 28th edition of Nimitz News). This place was such a huge let down I didn’t even bother remembering the name.
Now I’m 30 miles from home and desperate to find something of interest to do. Sitting in my truck in the heat, in what I’m pretty sure was the hottest day of this year, the answer dawned on me: water park. I put my truck in gear and high tailed it to the only one I know of: Wild Waves Water and Amusement Park. I’m from the desert and a huge fan of water parks. But the one back in Las Vegas closed in 2001, so I haven’t been to one in years. Every mile of the drive and the closer I got to it, the more excited I became. Memories raced through my head of the cool waters on hot summer days. After navigating through a bit of traffic headed towards the airport (which is only a few exits away) I catch the exit of Enchanted Parkway. When I got to the front gate, I met up with Pat, the director of marketing, who escorted me through the park. This place doesn’t disappoint. There are over 60 rides and attractions. It would easily take a full day, probably two, to get through and ride all the rides or just take in the whole park.
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A Washington local rides one of the attractions at Wild Waves Water and Amusement Park.
The 70-acre park is vaguely divided it to three sections: the water park, the children’s area/old school arcade, and the amusement park. Large grassy areas or cabanas divide the separate attractions and each have sections where you can put your towel out and soak up the sun. I know, I know. “Why do I care about a water park, summer is almost over?” Good point. But Wild Waves plans to go out with a bang. This is the last full week of summer hours that they’re open every day. But, the park is open every weekend in September, and October hosts the park’s annual “Fright Fest”, a night time opening of the park. “Fright Fest” is every weekend in October from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. where the roller coaster part of the park is open and crowded with ghouls, goblins and Halloween fear. The park offers all sorts discounted rates: online discount, season passes from Costco; Military Mondays, where active duty gets in
“This place does not disappoint. There are over 60 rides and attractions.”
Visitors float around the park, including the Zooma Falls attraction, on the Lazy River.
free; and senior citizen and toddler discounts (children under 3 are free). If I were looking for a great place to spend the day, this is definitely now at the top of my list. I very much intend to go back before the end of the season and will be there all next summer, especially when we move to Everett and are that much closer.
Cabanas are filled with visitors who have rented them for the day.
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A cultural reconnect Story and photos by MC3 Ian Cotter
“Different heritages and knowledge is passed around between coworkers, and more knowledge is gained." -Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jonna
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A carved figure of an orca whale decorates the exterior of the S'Klallam Tribal Welcome Center at Jamestown, WA.
When USS Nimitz (CVN 68) moved to its new homeport in Bremerton, not much of the working environment changed. Despite moving work centers to the barge and mobile unit, the ship’s dental department still remains fast-paced and efficient. For Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jonna Obermiller, it’s just another day at the office. With more than a decade of Naval Service under her belt, she was certainly no stranger to that kind of working environment. But outside the hectic workflow of the shipyard was an opportunity created by Nimitz’s move to the Northwest. For Obermiller, it was a chance to reconnect with her Native American heritage. After Obermiller joined the Navy, she didn’t have many chances to visit her family in Sequim, Wa. The military generally doesn’t allow for much time off, and Nimitz’s previous homeport of San Diego is a considerable distance away from a small town in the Pacific Northwest. “I used to visit when my grandparents lived over in Sequim, but after they passed away and I joined the Navy, I haven’t been over since,” said Obermiller, reflecting. That all changed after Nimitz arrived in drydock. Obermiller has since been able to get in contact with her relatives, and on Saturday, Aug. 6 she journeyed out to Sequim for her tribe’s annual picnic. “She’s my second cousin,” said Ron Allen, the Tribal Chairman and CEO of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe. “We got to know each other years and years ago when I’d visit Alaska, where her family is from. I’ve known Obermiller and her sisters ever since they were little kids. It’s good to see her again.” When Obermiller arrived at the S’Klallam Tribal Welcome Center, she immediately recognized her cousin’s voice, loud and cheerful over the murmur of tribal members’ conversations. He greeted her, and her family who came with her, and proceeded down to the waterfront, where some of the food was being prepared. “Seeing my cousins and being at the tribal center itself was exciting,” said Obermiller. “I haven’t been able to see some of these people since I was seven.” Salmon, filleted and prepared the traditional way, crackled as it cooked over the open fire as Obermiller and Allen walked past, catching up. They walked over to another larger fire where clams, oysters and corn on the cob roasted atop fiery coals; another traditional food preparation method. As they talked about the experiences they had over the years, they plucked clams out of the fire to eat. Soon the cloudy sky opened up and bathed the
countryside in sunlight, revealing the rolling hills and valleys of the Sequim Bay area. “I think I’m at the point in my life where I find it a little more interesting to learn about my own heritage and where my parents came from,” said Obermiller in retrospect after the picnic. “Now that I’m older and I’m living in the area closer to the tribal center I belong to, I’m more interested to meet that side of my family. Gaining that knowledge and passing it on from generation to generation is important.” Soon enough, Obermiller was back in Nimitz’s dental department seeing new patients and conquering each new day. But the reunion with her family has left a lasting impression on her, kept in the back of her mind each day at work. “I think the Navy in general is just a large melting pot,” she said. “Different heritages and knowledge is passed around between coworkers, and more knowledge is gained. It’s interesting to be able to share those with your shipmates. Everyone has a different story to tell.”
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jonna Obermiller (left) enjoys a traditionaly cooked meal with other members of the S'Klallam tribe.
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Nimitz Nutrition: Tightening up Habits
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Story and photos by MC3(SW) Nichelle Whitfield
With the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) command Physical Fitness Assessment and Physical Readiness Test coming up, there is still the opportunity to tighten up health and eating habits. The ship’s store is the common denominator for nearly every Sailor with Nimitz crew as snack food options go. “A lot of the younger Sailors usually buy energy drinks,” said Ship’s Serviceman 3rd Class Marvin Conway. “They come in after maybe having a rough night the evening before, and the first thing they get is a Rockstar or a Red Bull.” According to Conway, the most popular items in the ship store are the Hostess products, which include donuts and Honey Buns, with the latter containing 440 calories. “People make an attempt to buy something with less calories, but they still need the energy,” said Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Richard Bautista. “Normally people buy one or two, but when they’re on duty they get three or four in one purchase or every other hour when they hit ‘the wall’” Although water is the healthiest choice, it isn’t what some would consider the tastiest. “Sailors ask for healthy food, but still get the chips and candy. Sailors sometimes want fruit, but we can’t have fruit in here because it goes bad. We do carry raisins and craisins though because they are sealed in packages. But to be completely honest, healthy food doesn’t sell in here much,” said Bautista. The “problem” may be that people more often than not tend to go for what they know, including Sailors in a rush. When people come into the store, they know what they are looking for and they go straight to it rather than look around and see if there is anything new available, explained Bautista. The secret recipe is actively practicing moderate eating, selecting healthier food items throughout the workday and portion control, said Conway. “We have Sailors come in and ask for some healthy items, so we ordered some low calorie products like the Healthy Choice soups,” he said. Sailors are encouraged to notify the ship store if they have a request for more variety. “Sailors with suggestions for new items in the store that are healthy please stop by the monthly review for the services board held on the enlisted mess decks on the barge.” said Senior Chief
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their training toward the mantle of leadership. “I think they’re coming along slowly but surely,” said Mondane. “We still have a few more weeks to go before they’ll be ready.” Senior Chief Mondane has been in the U.S. Navy for 22 years and is now the CPO induction chairman. His selection to the induction’s lead position is a point of pride for Mondane as well as his involvement in shaping future leadership. “It’s an honor that I was selected to participate in and be the chairman for the induction season,” said Mondane. “It’s a great feeling to have the opportunity to help mold and lead them to being future chief petty officers.”
Ship’s Serviceman Thomas Ciapponi, Supply Department’s S-3 division Leading Chief Petty Officer. Information about the monthly meetings will be put into the Plan of the Day. All Nimitz Sailors are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Productivity of the meetings could benefit from an increase in more Sailors attending, he said. “It helps us and food service when you get more people involved,” said Ciapponi. “We basically need a representative from each division or at a minimum at each department. Active participation is what we need. It’s the only way we’ll be able to effectively make it better is if people show up,” he said. There is a limitation on what can be ordered by the ship store because of budget restrictions. However, once everything is moved back to the ship, and underway movements resume, the ship store budget will increase along with the product selection, explained Ciapponi.
Ignorance is NOT an Excuse Now You Know...
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Snack Offenders
Cheetos - Flamin Hots White Cheddar Popcorn Pringles - Original Trail Mix - Nut & Chocolate Hostess - Honey Bun Hostess - Donettes “Powder” Hostess - Donettes “Frosted” Lays - Salt & Vinegar Cheez It - Original Yakisoba - Teriyaki Beef Tostitos - Scoops & ‘Salsa Con Queso’ Doritos - Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos - Cheddar Jalpeno
Package Calories
Fat Calories
Sugar (Grams)
900 600 520 1,400 & 520 (1,920) 490 595
540 280 180 325 & 600 (925) 210 350
7 0 8 13 & 0
520 960 900 900 440 340 360
300 540 540 540 210 150 200
0 12 6 72 30 23 22
3.5 0
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Red Bull Monster Monster - Lo-Carb Java Monster - Loco Moca Starbucks - Double Shot Starbucks - Mocha Frappuccino Gatorade - Orange Ocean Spray - Apple Amp Ocean Spray - Cranberry Ocean Spray - Cran*Grape Ocean Spray - Ruby Red Rockstar - Recovery
Container Calories Fat Calories
110 200 20 200 140 180 130 210 220 240 240 210 20
0 0 0 30 50 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sugar (Grams)
27 54 6 32 17 31 34 48 58 53 56 53 2
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Culinary Specialist Seaman Josh Medina of USS Nimitz (CVN 68) prepares his food to be judged Aug. 17, 2011 for the Iron Chef cooking competition at the Naval Station Everett galley, American Cafe.
USS Nimitz places in cooking competition Story and photos by MC3(SW) Nichelle Whitfield
USS Nimitz (CVN 68) placed in two categories against other military competitors in an Iron Chef cooking competition at the Naval Station Everett galley, American Café, Wednesday, August 17, 2011. The competition categories included: Center Piece Garnish Display, Cake Decoration and Display, Chowder Cook-off, and the Mystery Dish, or Iron Chef. “We submitted names for different categories. We selected the people we had with the talent for them into those categories,” said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jonathan Delacruz, Nimitz Food Service Officer. “We definitely have a lot of talented cooks.” Competition competitors were Naval Base Kitsap, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, USS Lincoln (CVN 72), Naval Station Everett, Naval Region Northwest, and USS Nimitz. The Nimitz culinary specialist representatives included Culinary Specialist Seaman Darcee Kerneghan in cake decorating and display, Culinary Specialist Seaman Josh Medina in the chowder cook-off and Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Justin Escano in the main mystery dish. With so many competitors, some factors out way others in the weight of point scoring when it comes to impressing the judges. “Presentation. Obviously taste is a key factor, but presentation also is a key thing. It’s one thing to taste good, but if the presentation doesn’t catch the eye of the judge that can cause a setback on some of the points,” said Delacruz. It’s common knowledge that competitive atmosphere can result in high stress in those who are expected to perform well. The goal of those with performance anxiety is to maintain a calm, but how? “The main thing to remember is to have fun,” said Chief Culinary Specialist Sherwin Penaranda. “When you’re having fun, the stress of the task and having people watching you diminishes. It helps if they talk to each other. Talk about the day, talk about whatever plans they have for next week, or months to come.
Anything that will keep their minds off of being in competition mode.” With the completion of the competition, Nimitz placed 3rd in both the cake decoration and clam chowder “The way I look at it, it’s not a competition. It’s never a competition, it’s about skill sets and how to show that to people. It’s not about winning. It’s to show them how the Nimitz does it.”
Culinary Specialist of USS Nimitz (CVN 68) prepare their food to be judged Aug. 17, 2011 for the Iron Chef cooking competition at the Naval Station Everett galley, American Cafe.
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Summiting the peak Story by MCSA Jess Lewis Feeling a little adventurous? Ever want to climb your way to the top of a mountain? Or more specifically run, bike, elliptical or row your way to the top of a mountain peak? If you feel you could accomplish such a Herculean feat, Melyssa Patterson, USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Fitboss has developed a Seven Summit Challenge. Patterson started the challenge right after she arrived to Nimitz. “I saw it as a way to get people moving,” said Patterson. “It also shows you how to have short term goals, which would be each peak with a long term goal in mind, which is finishing the challenge.” Patterson picked the highest mountain from each continent then developed a challenge, starting with Kosciusko in Australia which is the shortest peak at 2,228 meters and ending with Everest in Asia, the highest peak at 8,850 meters. Overall, if a Sailor decides to take on the challenge, they will end up running, biking, doing the elliptical or rowing his way for a total of 40,666 meters or 133,415 feet, (that’s a total of just over 25 miles!) The rules are simple. Starting with the smallest peak, Kosciusko, choose your own plan to achieve the peak whether it be running, biking, rowing or the elliptical. If you use a machine, the resistance must be at the highest level and for a treadmill it must be at the highest incline. You can opt to run outside but only uphill distances can count. For each summit accomplished, a prize is awarded by Funboss. The challenge is ongoing and no one has come close to completing it. “Anyone can do the challenge,” said Patterson. “I have avid cyclers and runners signed up but you don’t have to be in the best shape. The benefits to the challenge are it will help you get in shape physically, lose weight, gain strength and build up endurance.” The challenge can be divided between biking, running, rowing or the elliptical. Whoever signs up for the challenge with the Fitboss will receive a log paper. Logs are completed based on an honor system. In the logs, the time and date are recorded. Peaks don’t have to be completed all at once. Sailors can also split up how they accomplish the peaks. So far, Patterson has five people signed up for the challenge. For more information or to sign up for the challenge, contact the Fitboss in the barge gym.
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Culinary Specialist Seaman Torrance Davis curls dumbells as part of his regular routine at the Concourse West Gym on Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton.
Strength training for weight loss Story and photo by MC3(SW) Thomas Siniff
said Missile Technician 1st Class John Elchert. “I strength train to maintain weight and muscle mass and eat a lot of protein and complex carbohydrates, such as pastas and oatmeal.” Patterson also mentioned the mistakes commonly made by people who diet without changing their exercise routine. You need everything: proper nutrition, strength training and cardio. “On a low-calorie diet, about 25 percent of the weight loss may be muscle. For each pound of muscle you have you burn about 35 calories per day, just by being at rest,” said Patterson. Strength training is not just for gaining muscle the benefits can also fall on the weight loss side of the gym. “In my years working in fitness, and especially in the military, the hardest thing to convince people of is the benefits of strength training when it comes to weight loss,” Patterson. Sailors can go to the barge gym the gym on Bangor or Bremerton and as soon as we move back to the ship there will be gyms around the ship for strength training. For more information see the Fitboss on the barge or email at FITBOSS@cvn68.navy.mil.
For Sailors aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) who want to lose weight, but are not sure how to, strength training may be the answer. According to Melyssa Patterson, Nimitz’ Fitboss, to lose weight it is best to increase your resting metabolic rate, since it accounts for 60-75 percent of daily calorie expenditure. Adding muscle will increase RMR and help ensure that weight loss is maintained. “Adults that do not remain active lose about half a pound of muscle per year, while adults who are active lose around one pound of muscle per decade,” said Patterson. “The loss of muscle slows your resting metabolic rate, but people tend to keep consuming as much food as usual.” There are some Sailors who already know the benefits of strength training to maintain their weight while others are strength training to add muscle. “I do it just to maintain the same weight. You have to do cardio with it because the cardio will burn the fat,” Culinary Specialist Seaman Torrance Davis. “I work out 4-5 times a week anywhere between 30 and 45 minutes, I try to focus on a different muscle group each day,”
NFL Preseason final scores
Thursday, August 18, 2011 1 2 3 4 Patriots 21 7 3 0 Buccaneers 0 0 7 7
T 31 4
Eagles Steelers
T 14 24
1 0 7
2 0 14
3 0 0
4 14 3
Friday, August 19, 2011 1 2 Falcons 3 7 Jaguars 0 3
3 3 6
4 0 6
T 13 15
Saturday, August 20, 2011 1 2 Vikings 7 6 Seahawks 0 0
3 0 0
4 7 7
T 20 7