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Vol. 36, No. 28
Avoiding Hazards:
Safety Dept. stresses use of PPE for gas-free spaces Story by MCSA Alexander Ventura II
Nineteen USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Sailors have failed to wear personal protective equipment while entering gas-free spaces since Nimitz has been in Docking Planned Incremental Availability in December. The risk of getting hurt from toxic gas is astronomically high on the Nimitz, said Cmdr. Todd McVay, the safety officer. People die in shipyards every year from entering spaces such as voids, tanks and rooms without ventilation where toxic gas can be present. “When I was stationed in Mayport, Fla., on the USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), three guys were assigned to do work in a gas-free space. The Sailors rushed down there without any respirators. The first guy immediately faints after walking into the space. The second guy saw him and went to get him and also faints from the gas. The third guy saw both of them on the ground, but instead of going out to get help he went to help them out. He managed to get both the guys out but he ended up dying from exerting himself while breathing in the toxic gas and the two Sailors who fainted survived.” The toxic gases on the ship are the result of gas leaks from cylinders filled with argon used for welding and fumes emitted from fuel and paint, which all expand and fill a space, said Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Porton, the industrial hygiene officer. “Gas such as argon is heavier than air and settles in the lower levels of the ship and pushes air out of a space and displaces oxygen,” said Porton. “Any kind of space that doesn’t have ventilation can be a problem because there isn’t any circulation of oxygen. “Depending on the gas, it can physically asphyxiate you. For example, the chemical argon, if you breathe it in, will physically asphyxiate you. It’s the same effect as if you were breathing water; you’re basically drowning. You pass out because the gas is filling your lungs, which
Pizza sale Friday
There will be a pizza sale this Friday from 1100 to 1230 in Hangar Bay 1.
means you’re not getting enough oxygen. When you pass out on the floor you’re in the three feet pocket where the gas has settled. If you continue to breathe that gas you will die.” The ship is having an awareness issue on which spaces require PPE. “People are ignoring or misreading tags that tell which spaces are gas-free and require you to wear respirators,” said McVay. “Recently a Sailor read a tag that said it required him to have a respirator in the space he was going into, but because there wasn’t painting going on in the space he didn’t wear one. That shouldn’t happen. You have to wear the respirator because of the painting scheduled to happen there. They might be on a break or just completed the job and the fumes could still be present. “Sailors are also in a rush or don’t have any supervision. Guys are being complacent and are trying to hurry jobs so they can be done for the day and go home. Also, new Sailors who have not received training should have a supervisor present to ensure their safety. If you haven’t been trained on how to enter a gas-free space, you shouldn’t be there.” Luckily, the 19 Sailors who failed to wear the proper PPE have not been harmed, said Porton. They are receiving remedial training on how to enter and work in gas-free spaces from their departments. A training course for how to enter a gas-free space from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is slated to take place on the crew messing and berthing barge within the next two weeks. “Remember to take two,” said Porton. “Things change rapidly; you go to lunch and then come back things can be different. Take two minutes every time you go to your work center to check out your environment to see if anything has changed.”
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Bad Sailor Commentary by MC2(SW) J.D. Levite Commanding Officer CAPT Paul Monger
Beware of the man who works hard to learn something, learns it, and finds himself no wiser than before... He is full of murderous resentment of people who are ignorant without having come by their ignorance the hard way.
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-Kurt Vonnegut I am not a good Navy Sailor. I have been in the Navy for a little under seven years. I have been to three duty stations, not including the place I went for “A” School and “C” School, and I’ve had problems everywhere I went. I’ve gotten by doing what I know to do: work smart and tell the truth. But I knew when I joined the Navy that it would be a problem because the lifestyle had to be different than my previous one of working part time at Pizza Hut and playing video games. Turns out it wasn’t nearly as different as I thought it would be, but I still never expected to make it past boot camp. And when I did make it past boot camp, I certainly never expected to make it past “A” School. When I did that, I knew I’d struggle when the Navy shipped me off to Japan. And that has been my train of thought every place I’ve gone for the Navy. It’s always a struggle and for good reason. I am not a Sailor’s Sailor. I don’t make a good first impression. I hate shaving and never get my haircut nearly enough. I have trouble with authority and have gotten into shouting matches with my leadership. I’m pessimistic, narcissistic, egotistic and I don’t have a problem sharing my opinions loudly. Very loudly. On purpose so as to attract attention. For all the things they tell me I should do, I pretty much lean the opposite on the things I want to do, and I’m stubborn enough that I tend to do what I want. And despite all that, like most people, I’ve stayed in the Navy and I’ve done my best to adapt. Yah, my hair gets long but I’ll get it cut when someone reminds me. I’m a big guy and usually just sneak by at the PRT, but I’ve actually gotten better at it since failing the first two PRTs I ever took. And now toward the end of my second enlistment, all I want to do is get an Early Out and get out of the Navy. But it’s not for any reasons you might think it is or any of the reasons I’ve listed so far. Anyone who knows me knows I’m eager to get out of the Navy. And most of them have been around me long enough to take a stab at why. Usually their reasons fall under one of the categories listed above (usually centered around my negative perception of the Navy), but the truth is getting out for me isn’t because of bad experiences. On the contrary, it’s because of the good ones.
I can’t say it’s never happened, but I’d like to think I would never let a bad experience influence a major life-changing decision. I mean, if I hated the Navy so much as to just abandon it, why did I reenlist in the first place? People actually mention this to me a lot. They don’t understand why I chose to stay in for two more years instead of just abandoning ship. The answer to that is simple: I had something more I wanted to learn from the Navy. I’ve actually come to appreciate a lot of things about the Navy. I’ve learned more about how to live life in the Navy than I had on my own. I’ve grown a little bit of discipline… maybe. And the Navy has given me the training I need to succeed. Thanks to the experiences I can put on my resumé from the Navy, I have a lot of confidence in my ability to go out and get things done. I have the benefits to get a college degree. I have the knowledge I need to survive on my own, and I recognize that a diet of pizza and Twinkies probably wouldn’t cut it in the real world even without a PT test. I’m not putting all of these words in this commentary to make myself look bad, even though I’m sure there’s a few of you out there who would consider the departure of someone like me from the Navy a blessing. I’m saying it because I think there’s a lot more Sailors like me than are willing to admit it. I’m not a great Sailor, but when I get out it’ll be because I have a job, a school, a place to live, health insurance and a future. And you might not be a great leader, but you need to recognize there’s more to people like me than what your impressions might first tell you. If you have a Sailor like me, dig deep and find out what makes them tick because they might surprise you with what they can do. If you’re getting out on a whim or because you just don’t like the rules, I think you should reconsider. Because we’re all Sailors, whether we’re good at it or not.
Send all replies/inquiries to the editor: john.levite@cvn68.navy.mil.
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USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Commanding Officer Capt. Paul O. Monger(left), and HMCM(SW/EXW) Joseph Burds(right) stands with the four new Nimitz Sailors of the Quarter. Photo by MC3 Ian Cotter.
Nimitz names new Sailors of the Quarter
Story by MC3 Ian Cotter Four Nimitz Sailors were announced as the new Sailors of the Quarter Friday during a luncheon on the crew messing and berthing barge galley. Although many difference Sailors were nominated, four shined above the rest in each of their respective categories. Capt. Paul O. Monger, Nimitz’s commanding officer, had some encouraging words. “Your superiors recognize what you can do,” he said to the congregation of Sailors attending the luncheon. “And they appreciate what you’re already doing. It’s not about what you’re doing on the ship or on the barge. It’s about what you’re doing overall as a Sailor.” Nimitz’ acting Command Master Chief, Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Joseph Burds, explained the importance of being nominated for the award. “We want to recognize folks for what they do,” he said. “Even if Sailors haven’t walked away with the grand prize, they’re still winners in their departments.” Culinary Specialist 1st Class Anthony Hooper received the Senior Sailor of the Quarter award. “The competition was pretty stiff and we were all pretty deserving of it,” he said. “The board, which consisted of a master chief, a senior chief and five E-7s, had a lot of tough questions and were looking for specific answers.” Candidates were judged based on their performance, contribution to the command and contribution to the Navy as an organization. “From here, I’m aiming for Senior Sailor of the Year,” said Hooper. “This means that I’ll continue being an asset to the command and try to be what the Navy needs for its Sailors.” Ship’s Serviceman 3rd Class Andrew Ross was awarded Junior Sailor of the Quarter. “My department chose two of us: myself and SH3 Hicks, who is a great Sailor as well,” he said. “I’m excited, and I’m glad I don’t have to worry about fighting for parking in the mornings.” Included in each of the award packages is a designated parking pass for awardees. “I was surprised; in shock,” said Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Terrence Sun, Nimitz’s new Bluejacket of the Quarter. “I’ve worked hard and attended school, and a lot of great things happened to me all of a sudden.” Sun had also been meritoriously promoted to third class petty officer last month. “I’ve only been here for six months,” said Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Brandon Mackey, Nimitz’s Sailor of the Quarter. “I’ve been trying to get every qualification I can, and I’ve been successful. I’ve also worked as the brig leading petty officer and restriction coordinator.”
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The Prominence of
Story by MC3 Robert Winn Tattooing your body is a permanent decision. For those wanting to make sure their inking process is safe, there are a few things to be aware of. “Hepatitis B is the biggest concern when dealing with needles of any kind,” said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Andrew Luque. “There is also risk of MRSA, HIV and Hepatitis C.” “The safest way to prepare for something like Hepatitis is to go down to the tattoo shop you are thinking about using and seeing if they have their Blood Borne Pathogen Certification and have the required licensing by the state,” said Jeff Thompson, a tattoo artist at Thor’s Hammer and Needle in Poulsbo, Wash. “Go ahead of time and ask them about their shop: the way they sterilize, if they pick things up while wearing gloves (cross contamination), overall cleanliness and even check their portfolio. If they’re reputable, they’ll let you in.” Sterilization removes any bacteria or infectious diseases from the needles and tubes artists use when tattooing. “If you look inside the packaging of anything that’s been sterilized, you should see a little piece of paper indicating how the item was sterilized (steam or chemically treated) and a marker to show if it’s been compromised by being opened,” said Luque. The Navy regulates tattoos under Uniform Regulation 2201.7 (Tattoos/ Body Art/ Branding). This states four criteria will be used to determine whether tattoos, body art and brands are permitted: content, location, size and cosmetic. “There’s really nothing to be scared of when you’re going to get a tattoo,” said Randy Nilsen, the owner of Thor’s Hammer and Needle. “People think it’s going to be so painful and it’s just not. As long as you try to avoid the more
sensitive areas of the body -- fatty areas, the underside of your arm, the bottom of your foot -the area typically goes numb and you don’t really feel it.” There are certain places where getting a tattoo is inadvisable. “People come in wanting to get some done on like the inside of their lip or the bottom of their foot and we try to avoid those kinds of jobs,” said Thompson. “The lip tends to just turn into a gray blob, and areas like the wrist, major joints and bottom of feet tend to have increased wear. If you get one, for instance, on your hip, your pants will rub on it every time you sit down or take them off and after a while this causes fading or what looks like chipped paint.” “The best thing I would say to do to prepare for your first tattoo? Expect to get a second one,” said Nilsen. Getting a tattoo is addicting, said Chief Masterat-Arms Greg Whitchurch. “I got my first tattoo because my dad said not to,” said Whitchuch. “He was very specific. ‘Son, I don’t want you to join the navy and get a tattoo.’ So I had a layover in Rota, Spain, en route to my first duty station, wandered out in town to find the first tattoo parlor I could and got inked there. That’s all it took, though. I caught the bug and have gotten a lot since then.” Whitchurch advises not to be impulsive about getting a tattoo. “Try to make it something that you feel strongly about, something you believe in,” Whitchurch said. “Just as long as it’s something you’re going to be able to deal with for the rest of your life, I encourage getting one.”
“Try to make it something that you feel strongly about, something you believe in... just as long as it’s something you’re going to be able to deal with for the rest of your life.” - MAC Whitchurch
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Trainers work out the kinks
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Story by MCSA Jess Lewis
Concourse West Fitness and Aquatic Center provides personal trainers to active duty, retired military and anyone else with base access, with the exception of civilian guests, at no charge. All personal trainers have, at minimum, an American Council Exercise certification. Kayla Boddy, a fitness specialist at Concourse West, said having a personal trainer gives a person extra motivation, guidance and a professional edge when it comes to working out. Boddy said that she and the other personal trainers encourage their clients to set realistic goals in order to try and prevent discouragement. She said they also check body count increments to chart progress. Boddy said more people tend to stick with working out when they have specific goals set for themselves. “The goal behind this program is to serve the active duty, keep people off FEP (Fitness CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
Tony Horton, inventor of the P90X workout system, instructs a Sailor on how to properly do an abdominal exercise during a command physical training session at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki/Released)
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O’ Canada! Story and Photos by MC2 (SW/AW) Amara R. Timberlake
F
or outdoor fun and exciting adventures, Canada is the ideal destination for getting in touch with nature. I took a day trip to North Vancouver and discovered the breathtaking vistas and the ambience of the thriving coastal rainforest in Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. “Most people to come to Vancouver to check out the city, but they come to Capilano when they want to see the real high rises,” said Pete August, a tour guide in the park. “We’re close enough in proximity to the city but far enough away to really appreciate nature.” Capilano is tucked away at the foot of the Grouse Mountain. The park was established around a suspension bridge that was built in 1889 by George Grant Mackay
who, with a desire to protect a grove of massive firstgrowth trees from the loggers’ axe, slung a hemp rope bridge across this deep canyon. Crossing the 450 foot bridge is literally a natural high. At 300 feet above the rushing Capilano river, the wooden planks wobbled my unsure legs with every step. I was a bit nervous at first, but the views of the lush green canopy and the sound of the moving water beneath me was unexpectedly soothing. Once I crossed the bridge I was introduced to a series of winding paths know as the Treetops Adventure. The timber framed boardwalks that make up the cable bridges are suspended between tree platforms to provide an up close and personal view. I was amazed that I was
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TOP: Visitors look down at the Capilano River through the glass floor on the Cliff Walk. RIGHT: A totem pole believed to be constructed by Canada’s First Nation’s People sits on display in the park. LEFT: Visitors cross the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
able to explore the forest from as high as 10 stories. In addition to the bridge, the park offers a cliff walk which allows visitors to learn about the unique rock formations in the granite cliff face and its transformation over time. On the cliff walk I was impressed to learn from diagrams and placards that had information about the local plant and animal species like ferns and salmon that rely on this ecosystem for survival. “Our biggest thing is education here,” said August. “We want to help people understand the complex
ecology of this environment so that we can preserve it for everyone.” Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has concession stands and a small restaurant as well as a Trading Post that sells Canadian memorabilia and Capilano souvenirs. The prices are something close to what I would expect at a theme park in the states. I thought the $5 for parking plus the $32 admission fee was a little pricey (especially considering the U.S. dollar is worth 10 percent less than Canada’s), but I didn’t feel so bad about it when I learned the money goes to a good cause.
“Capilano is a very green organization,” said August. “We are committed to ecology education and we raise money and donate to a lot of outdoors groups and conservation efforts. Everything else goes right back into maintaining the park for the guests.” North Vancouver offers a wide variety of other outdoor activities such as biking, hiking and kayaking but the astonishing Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is not one to be missed.
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Friday, july 29 10AM- 3PM
Nimitz Summer Spectacular
Bremerton parade field
live band & a dj!
activities! - inflatables - face painting - tug of war - basketball tournament prizes! - sumo wrestling - xbox kinect - pugol stick jousting - big screen tv - home run derby - ticket packages - dizzy bat race - bean bag toss Food! - bbq (pulled pork) - hotdogs & burgers (veggie avail.) - kettle corn - ice cream - fresh fruit stand - sno cones - sam adams beer garden (21+)
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Culinary Specialist Seaman Leonard Perez rests while donating blood in the Pugent Sound Blood Center mobile unit on Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Wash., July 8. Photo by MC3(SW) Nichelle Whitfield.
Nimitz Sailors give blood at PSBC drive Story by MC3(SW) Nichelle Whitfield
The Pugent Sound Blood Center held a blood drive for service members and civilians in the area. Naval Base Kitsap hosted the blood drive from 11am until 5pm in the Navy Exchange parking lot July 8. The PSBC is a non-profit independent company that travels to different locations, some being military bases, and collects blood donations for all the hospitals in western Washington. “We come on base as often as they let us,” said Richard Knapp, PSBC blood collection specialist. “We have an arrangement with the military. If they need blood, we give it to them also. We normally visit various bases a couple times a month with the mobile blood drive. “ The PSBC collects about 900 pints of blood a day five days out of the week just to keep up with the needs of western Washington hospitals. Each donor can help two or three patients in need. On average, 25 donors contribute with as little as 15 contributors or even 40, said Knapp. After collection, the blood goes from the blood drive mobile unit to a blood processing laboratory in Renton, Washington, where it is processed, tested, cleaned and then separated. Donations are divided into three category components to help patients: Red Cell, which last for 42 days, Platelets, which last only 5 days, and Plasma, which can last up to a year while frozen. “You can donate blood every 56 days, every eight weeks. We only take one pint from every donor who meets the accepted qualifications,” said Knapp. “If I could donate more often I would, but we’re only allowed specific times,” said Culinary Specialist Seaman Leonard Perez, a Nimitz Sailor. “Before the military, in high school, I donated blood whenever I could. After deployment, now, I end up going about twice a year. Knowing the fact that it’s going to help people out makes me donate. Just to help in any way I could. I never think about where the donations go, I just know it’s going to help somebody somewhere.” Donors must be at least 18 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds,
be free of infections or viruses, have not traveled to a malaria risk country within the last year, have good vital signs the day of withdrawal and are currently not pregnant. Females have to wait until six weeks after delivery to ensure the safety of the mother. Dizziness, rapid heartbeat and tiredness are not uncommon after donation. As a precaution, donor monitors are on hand to specifically watch individuals who have just finished a donation contribution. “Volunteers are monitored for about 10 minutes after they donate before they can leave,” said Brenda Bary, a PSBC donor monitor. “I ensure they have something to eat before they leave. The snacks we provide glucose boost to make them feel better. After donation, we watch for symptoms of them needing extra attention. For example, if they suddenly have trouble talking, expressing themselves, or leaning heavily like they are ready to faint. At that point, I call someone over to help out. Sometimes people just stand up too fast after their donation.” For those interested, the Pugent Sound Blood Center will be holding another blood drive on Naval Base Kitsap on July 25, from 11am until 5pm in the NEX parking lot. For more information visit www.psbc.org.
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Sailors work it out CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Enhancement Program) and to get people who are on FEP off of it,” said Boddy. “Our priority is active duty. We have a state of the art facility with so many resources for people to take advantage of for free.” She said the gym also has so many resources to help prevent boredom from setting in. Once boredom starts to set in, it’s time to change it up or “change the scenery” as Boddy said. Initially, after a service member fills out a few pages out about her health and exercise history and signing consent and liability forms, a fitness screening is conducted to determine her baseline fitness level. Next, she writes down her fitness goals and then a personal trainer takes her baseline fitness level and fitness goals, matches them up and starts a plan in order for her fitness goals to be reached. Boddy said groups of two or more are also welcome to go through the fitness screening together. During the initial session and through about the third session, a personal trainer will be with her to help orientate
and teach her how the different exercise machines work. Concourse West also has five trainers available throughout the day from open to close as a reference point. Service members are also able to use the Bangor Fitness and Aquatic Center with their ID. The Bangor Fitness Center offers the same fitness program as Concourse West. Another thing both centers offer is various fitness classes. They both offer classes like indoor cycling, yoga, zumba, ab lab express and TRX group fitness. The Bangor Fitness Center also offers kickboxing and Warrior Workout, which is similar to P90X or Cross Training. Concourse West offers step and strength classes as well. Boddy said classes change often to keep up with trends. Fitness Registration forms are available on the crew messing and berthing barge and can be turned in at Concourse West once completed. Check out www.navylifepnw.com as well for more information.
Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Tyler Blake takes part in a weight training exercise during a special programs physical training session at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki)
Nimitz Golf Tourney $35 per person (lunch included) Navy Cash ONLY! Sign up at the MWR Barge Office
Monday, August 8th Horseshoe Lake Golf Course Port Orchard - Lunch at 1100 - Shotgun start to noon
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THIS WEEK’S MWR EVENTS THURSDAY, JULY 14
STEAK n’ BREW, SAM ADAMS, 1700-2000 MT. SAINT HELEN’S JUBILEE DAYS COVINGTON DAYS FESTIVAL YOGA, WEST CONCOURSE, 1645, FREE STEP, WEST CONCOURSE, 1800, FREE
FRIDAY, JULY 15
2 FOR 1 CAMPING/BACKPACK RENTAL @ PEO (BANGOR)
SUNDAY, JULY 17
SEAFAIR INDIAN DAYS NIMITZ ROCK CLIMBING TRIP MT. SAINT HELEN’S JUBILEE DAYS INTRO 2 KAYAKING
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MT. ADAMS CLIMB AVETT BROTHERS MT. SAINT HELEN’S JUBILEE DAYS 2 FOR 1 PADDLEBOARD RENTAL @ PEO (BANGOR) SATURDAY, JULY 16 PADDLE, PEDAL, PACK SEQUIUM LAVENDAR FESTIVAL MT. SAINT HELEN’S JUBILEE DAYS SOUNDERS vs. COLORADO (TICKETS AVAILABLE @ NIMITZ MWR)
MONDAY, JULY 18 SEATTLE HI-YU FESTIVAL SUGARLAND CONCERT INTRO 2 KAYAKING
TUESDAY, JULY 19 SEATTLE HI-YU FESTIVAL YOGA, WEST CONCOURSE, 1645, FREE SPIN, WEST CONCOURSE, 1800, FREE ZUMBA, WEST CONCOURSE, 1800, FREE
MWR opens golf tournament Story by MCSN Jacob Milner
The USS Nimitz(CVN 68) Morale Welfare and Recreation office is holding a golf tournament open to all Nimitz Sailors. The golf tournament is scheduled to be held Monday, August 8th at the Horse Shoe Lake Golf Course located in Port Orchard. The golf tournament is one of many ways that the MWR is helping Sailors get out and experience the new region at which the ship is homeported. “Sailors can come to MWR to experience some of the outdoor activities that Bremerton has to offer,” said Jennifer Vess, the Nimitz Funboss.
The tournament is one part of the MWR’s wide range of activities available to Sailors which promote morale and recreation. No prize will be awarded to the winner of the tournament by design. “It’s not really for competition. It’s more so just for fun,” said Vess. Tee time is scheduled for noon on Monday following a box lunch which will be provided as part of the tournament. For more information, visit MWR on the barge located in space 03-72-2-L.
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