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Vol. 36, No. 26
Nimitz Sailor begins relief effort for Arizona fires
By MCSA Alexander Ventura II
The three Arizona wildfires which have been going on for weeks have misplaced more than ten thousand of Arizona’s residents. The fires have incinerated more than 100 homes, more than a dozen buildings and more than 800 square miles in eastern Arizona. The fires have hit hard for one of our USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Sailors. Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman (Handling) Symantha Brott, from Sierra Vista, Ariz. which was one of the cities struck by the Monument wildfire, has set up a collection box on the crew messing and berthing barge for families affected by the wildfires. Religious Ministries (RELMIN) department will be collecting the donations in the library at 2-104-0-L. Supplies that are being asked for are household goods and non perishable foods which will be mailed to Brott by RELMIN and distributed to the proper relief agencies. A list of suggested items is on the collection box. “The type of donations I am looking for
Nimitz teams with YMCA, hosts summer camp
The last day to sign your child up for a free summer camp at Camp Seymour is fast approaching. For forms and information contact RPC Gibson. (See related story on page 6)
are Gatorade, sunscreen, water, any kind of toiletries, eye drops, baby diapers, baby wipes, blankets, pillows, shoelaces, etc,” said Brott. “The donations are going to the firefighters currently working on the fires, the families that have lost everything and the families that have been displaced. “The relief items are very important and the families that have lost everything
“They may never know your name, but they will always remember what you have done and will always be thankful.” -ABHAN Symantha Brott will appreciate all everyone has does for them,” said Brott. “They may never know your name, but they will always remember what you have done and will always be thankful.” Brott is currently back in her hometown volunteering anywhere they need her, helping out in evacuation shelters and serving dinner at a church to misplaced families.
“I had the opportunity to drive through where the fire has been through and see the aftermath,” said Brott. “It is very hard to see what this fire has done to my hometown and it is very sad to see how many people have been affected by the wildfires. It’s not something I would want anyone to have to experience. My town’s spirits have stayed high though and I have seen a community come together in a time of need and I am very proud to say I am from Sierra Vista.” To Chaplain Brent D. Johnson, Brott is a hero because she had the initiative to help the people of Arizona. “She supports and cares for her hometown,” said Johnson. “Even though she is stationed all the way in Bremerton, Wash., she found some way to help out the people she grew up with. Good on her that she is raising the material for people who need help.” “Stop by the store and please give,” said Johnson. “We are not looking for you to spend lots of money. Just buy a couple things on the list, bring them by the barge and we will mail them off.”
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Commanding Officer CAPT Paul Monger Executive Officer CAPT John Ring 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/Lead Designer MC3 Matthew Patton Assistant Designer MCSA Alexander Ventura II 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 Renee Candelario MCSA Jess Lewis MCSA Derek Volland
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Four inspectors from Commander Naval Air Forces examine USS Nimitz (CVN 68) medical documentation during a command inspection. U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Ian Cotter
Medical Department shines during CNAF inspection By MC3 Ian A. Cotter
CNAF Medical Inspectors evaluate all of the West Coast carriers’ Health Services Departments. Seven health services inspectors from Commander “Our goal is readiness,” said Nelson. “If Medical Naval Air Forces (CNAF) held Sustainment Check Department does well (on these inspections), it could Thursday with Nimitz Health Services Department. help earn the department a Blue ‘M’, and ultimately Inspectors from the command assessed Nimitz lead to the Nimitz earning the Battle ‘E’.” Sailors’ service records in the enlisted lounge on Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (SW/AW/FMF) the barge. Lanorris D. Daniels assisted in the preparation for “This inspection is driven towards looking the inspection. “We were pulled out records and at health records,” said verified that they were good Hospital Corpsman 1st Class to go,” he said. “Seven of us (SW/AW) Craig S. Nelson, “If Medical Department does brought up about eight boxes a Preventative Medicine well, it could help earn the filled with records.” Technician and one of the department a Blue ‘M’, and Hospital Corpsman 2nd CNAF inspectors. “We Class (SW) Renato S. look at shot percentages and ultimately lead to the Nimitz Barretto was present during the upkeep of the records, earning the Battle ‘E’.” the inspection. “It seemed making sure they meet like it was very important, standards and the criteria of and we had to make sure - HM1 Craig Nelson everybody’s records were the Navy.” Even though the CNAF CNAF Inspector ready,” he said. “If half of inspectors only examine five the people’s records weren’t percent of the crew’s medical ready, then the ship can’t go records, the process still takes about three hours. anywhere. We worked long days and nights on this “It’s like a snapshot,” said Nelson. “The and I think it was worth it.” remaining 95 percent of the crew’s medical records After Nimitz’ inspection, the team returned to would likely be similar to the ones we pulled for their command in San Diego. “Usually during a yard inspection. It looks good if the Medical Department period, we expect (ships) to not be their best,” said meets and exceeds the Navy’s standards.” Hospital Corpsman Master Chief (SW/AW/FMF) Nimitz must undergo two more major medical Gida T. Mamaril, one of the inspectors. “From what inspections before going on a deployment. “After I’ve seen, Nimitz is the lead for all 11 carriers.” the yard period, an Assist Inspection will be held USS Nimitz’ Health Services Department during the workup cycle,” Nelson explained. “After received a score of 93.3 percent on the inspection, that, a Readiness Inspection will be conducted one the highest out of all the carriers for this cycle. to two months before deployment.”
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USS Nimitz encourages summer fun and safety
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By MC3 Robert Winn The 101 days between Memorial Day even if it’s cloudy or rainy you’ve got to and Labor Day are known to be the most be sure to be hydrated,” said Porton, “If you try and conquer a larger mountain, dangerous days of the year. Good weather, high spirits, holidays, you’ve got to remember that there’s less barbeques and long weekends can lead oxygen up there. It’s easy to get winded to a lapse in judgment and an overall fast. Always bring extra clothes. Despite the fact it might be warm where you disregard for safety. “With the number of holidays and started, by the time you get to the top the good weather, people like to get outdoors weather probably has changed a lot and more and do more hiking and biking and will be rather cold.” A good way to stay safe is to have a water activities,” said Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Porton, USS Nimitz’ (CVN 68) Industrial plan. “If you’re going to do an activity, Hygiene Officer. “Some people just remember that there might not be aren’t prepared for the sun.” Nimitz’ Safety department is holding reception so make a plan, tell someone its annual “101 Days of Summer” and stick to it,” said Porton. “That campaign, in conjunction with the way, in case something does go wrong, Department Of Defense’s “Live to play, someone will know to find a way to help you out.” Play to live.” One of the biggest “We don’t want facing to discourage “We don’t want to discourage problems people from people from getting out Sailors is trees, said Porton. getting out and and doing things... use “It might not seem doing things,” said Porton. “We recreational Operational Risk like a big deal,” he just want to make Management (ORM) and be continued, “but those trees are unforgiving. sure they’re aware practical.” Everyone’s gotten when they do. used to driving in San Use recreational Operational Risk - LCDR Joshua Porton Diego; you get up Management Nimitz Industrial Hygiene here and might take a corner just a little too (ORM) and be Officer fast, and those huge practical.” pines are like 5 feet of Things to be the side of the road. I aware of this had a guy in my last summer are animals, freak weather, areas of low or ship get into an accident with a tree and no cellular signal and fire danger from they really don’t move.” Use your head when you go out for the things like fireworks and campfires, said weekend this summer, said Porton. Porton. “I always believe that safety is 75% “Take your typical hike, some things to be aware of are that the weather’s tricky common sense and 25% knowing the up here, it’s easy to get overheated so rules,” Porton said.”
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Ten Hiking Essentials By USS Nimitz Safety Department 1. Map- Always carry a detailed map of the area, Keep your maps sealed in a plastic bag to protect them from the rain/snow. 2. Compass- A map is no good without a compass and a compass is no good if you don’t know how to use it. It doesn’t matter how fancy your compass is, but if it doesn’t have a compensation setting for True North, make sure you know how to convert Magnetic to True North. 3. Water and a way to purify itit is essential to drink a lot of water while hiking. Without water your body doesn’t perform as well as and you could grow more susceptible to heat stroke, hypothermia and altitude sickness. 4. Extra food- Always bring extra food in case of an unexpected situation/ delay – detour, injury or sickness, difficult terrain, weather, etc. Bring at least one extra day’s worth. It should be something that stores for a long time, requires no preparation and is high in energy. 5. Rain gear/ extra clothing- Weather can change quickly in the mountains. A sunny, warm day can quickly turn into a cold downpour. 6. Fire-starter and matches- Always bring along waterproof matches in a water-tight container and have a dry or waterproof striker. 7. First aid kit- Make sure you have the supplies and knowledge to deal with major injuries. It’s also a good idea to take a first aid course from the Red Cross. 8. Knife or multi-purpose toolKnives are indispensible in the backcountry. They can help you prepare food, cut Moleskin or bandages, repair gear and more. 9. Flash light and extra batteriesIt’s dark out there! A light source is vital if you get caught in the woods after dark. Also carry spare batteries and a bulb, and test your light before each trip. 10. Sunglasses and sun screen- On the snow or above the tree-line, your eyes and exposed skin need protection.
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Port Gamble Story and photos by MC3 Thomas Siniff
The Civil War re-enactment
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ust north of Poulsbo resides the small town of Port Gamble. This former lumber milling town is now host to foot races on the surrounding trails around the town, kayaking races from Port Gamble to Poulsbo to renaissance fairs and more recently a Civil War re-enactment which I had the pleasure of going to.
An old refurbished house on display
Spectators at the Civil War re-enactment
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Port Gamble’s General Store and Cafe
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short walk from the parking area is the towns General Store and Café where a wide variety of items are sold. In the front of the store there is ice cream for sale along with candy to cure any sweet tooth. The café in the back of the store sells items for breakfast lunch and dinner. After wandering through the General Store I started to hear gun shots and cannon fire off in the distance from the Civil War Re-Enactment and decided to see what the battle looked like. By the time I was halfway to the field where the battle was happening smoke was filling the air and made it hard to see. Standing at the edge of the battle field was a crowd of people all moving trying to see what was happening on the field. Each side was in ranks and would break off into smaller ranks where they would march closer to the enemy or to the side halt, take aim and then fire. Each side took several casualties which would fall to the ground and a medical crew of two would rush out and move them behind the line of fire while being shot at. As the battle was ending I decided to walk through the camps that were set up on the fields surrounding the town. Both camps set up tents to sell
food, furniture, clothes and photographs using an old fashioned camera of the time. Further down the lines of tents were tents set up depicting life at the time of the civil war. They showed what the inside of houses looked like. I decided to take a look around the town to see what else I could find. I walked into what used to be a home that was converted into a store to sell hand bags, baskets, clothes and decorative pictures attached to weaved backings made of straw. Down the only street in town were a few other houses that had been converted into stores that sell books and souvenirs and a store where you can buy hand-made pottery or make it yourself. One of the houses was turned into a Bistro where they make and sell their own chocolate truffles in the kitchen. Downstairs from the general store is the town museum where they have a collection of the town history. The museum is built so that you walk in a circle and end up back at the front desk. Off to the sides of the museum are rooms set up to show what life looked like at the time that the town was established in 1853. Hanging on a wall of the museum is a huge 38 star American
flag that flew over the Port Gamble and Port Ludlow Mills between 1876 and 1890. The town holds events each month and can be found on the town’s website: www. portgamble.com. In the next two months the town is holding a two day kayak race from Port Gamble to Poulsbo, a garage sale that the whole town is involved a foot race on the trails, a marathon and a music festival toward the end of August.
Native American souvenirs for sale
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YMCA Camp offered for Nimitz Kids By MCSN Renee Candelario The Pierce and Kitsap County YMCA is offering 25 children of USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Sailors free admission to traditional overnight camp at YMCA Camp Seymour at Gig Harbor, Aug 14-19. The 25 spaces are available for children in school grades 3rd through 9th. Camp Seymour was established in 1905 as a traditional boy’s camp on land donated by W.W. Seymour, a Washington local, and has since progressed into 160-wooded acres of family-friendly campground with yearround programs including group retreats, family camps and outdoor environmental education. The camp offers an activity-filled opportunity for Nimitz families whose
summer will be spent in Bremerton, explained Religious Programs Specialist Chief James Gibson. “The kids will learn different sports, crafts and will be given the opportunity to assume leadership responsibilities while being put in charge of certain activities. The kids will also learn to be good stewards of the environment as well,” he said. Campers will take part in customary outdoor camp sports like canoeing, archery and swimming as well as participate in activities like campfires, nature studies, and artistic crafts. “The camp is a good opportunity for kids to get out and be around other kids that are their own age,” said Gibson. “It’s good for kids to be away from their parents and be self-sufficient and learn group dynamics
while working together.” The children will be funded by a donation from the Sierra Club, a non-profit environmental grassroots organization. The club will also be funding children from other commands giving them a chance to make friends with other kids in the area. The camp also features heated cabins with indoor bathrooms and showers, fully equipped waterfront for water sports on the Puget Sound shoreline, and an outdoor heated pool. Spots are expected to fill quickly. To sign your child up for the summer camp please stop by the religious ministries office on the barge and pick up a form or visit the camp’s website at www.campseymour.org.
“It’s good for kids to be away from their parents and be self-sufficient and learn group dynamics while working together.” - RPC James Gibson Religious Ministries LCPO
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