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December 11, 2013 • DAILY

inside: DAPA: Here to help not hurt and Fueling the fight

Sailors Helping Sailors

Story and Photo by MC3 Stephane Belcher

ailors having trouble with drugs or alcohol have a place to go. Drug and alcohol prevention and awareness (DAPA) counselors can help Sailors before it becomes a problem with their work or home life. USS Theodore Roosevelt’s (CVN 71) DAPA program offers confidential support to Sailors dealing with alcohol and drug dependencies. “Everybody thinks we’re the bad guys, that they’re going to be in trouble if they see us,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (handling) 1st Class Esley Smith, assistant command DAPA. “We’re here to help our Sailors. We’re not here to prosecute anybody.” Sailors can go to the DAPA office for help without being concerned with command repercussions. “Anything that is said in here [DAPA] stays in here,” said Smith. “If a Sailor comes in who’s already gone through legal, and they have a DUI, they still see us. We’re still concerned with treatment.” DAPA works hand in hand with TR’s substance abuse rehabilitation program (SARP) counselor. SARP offers Sailors a support system that includes getting treatment and follow up care. “A lot of Sailors come into my office with a lot of resistance,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (equipment) 1st Class Mark Harper, command SARP counselor. “I’m not here to get you in trouble. I’m not here to make things worse. I’m here to help, and the benefits are rewarding. I’ve had a lot of patients come into the program leave a different way than when

Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (handling) Brian Stuchinski and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (handling) 1st Class Esley Smith (right), TR’s drug and alcohol and prevention awareness (DAPA) counslers, pose for a photo. DAPA program offers confidential support to Sailors dealing with alcohol and drug dependencies.

they came in. They’re given a new perspective on life.” “The whole chain of command is here to help the Sailors,” said Smith. “Everybody wants [Sailors] to come here and get support. You don’t want to get the ARIs [alcohol related incidents] or the DUIs [driving under the influence].” DAPA is an ally for Sailors suffering from alcohol or drug dependency. Sailors can utilize the support program with complete confidentiality by walking in and asking for help from the DAPA counsolers at 01-104-2-Q and J-Dial 5005.

Fuel for Flight

sparkling gold liquid runs through the purple pipes that line the walls and overheads of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). That liquid is the life blood of some of TR’s most essential equipment. TR could not carry out its mission without JP-5 and the aviation boatswain’s mates (fuel), of Air department’s V-4 division, who ensure it is clean and safe to use. The Navy uses JP-5 to fuel an array of equipment including aircraft, emergency generators and tow tractors. JP-5 must be free of water and sediment, otherwise it could cause serious damage to the equipment it fuels. “We take samples from two places, the sump and the clear well,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (fuel) Airman Apprentice Valerie J. Proulx. “The fuel from the clear well goes up to the flight deck and the fuel from the sump goes into JP-5 storage tanks.” At least two Sailors stand watch in a JP-5 filter room at any given time. One takes fuel samples from the filter, and the other communicates the visual conditions of the fuel to the JP-5 pump room. The Sailors do this every 15 minutes and record their findings in a log book. “This lets them know if we have water or sediment in our samples and allows them to take precautions or make necessary adjustments,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (fuel) Darneshia E. Eddings. “If we have cloudy fuel and it gets to the flight deck it can really mess up the jets.” TR relies on JP-5-powered equipment to accomplish its mission, and it all begins with the aviation boatswain’s mates (fuel) of Air department’s V-4 division.

Story and Photo by MC2 (SW) Gregory White

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (fuel) Airman Apprentice Valerie Jean Proulx stands watch in a JP-5 filter room aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The JP-5 filter is the last stage to make sure all jet fuel from the pump is clean before sending it to the flight deck. Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting carrier qualifications.

YOURNAVY IN THE NEWS

Navy Honors F/A-18 for 35 Years of Distinction From Program Executive Office for Tactical Aircraft Public Affairs Office

The F/A-18 Hornet community celebrated the 35th anniversary of the aircraft’s first flight during a ceremony Dec. 9 in the Rear Adm. William A. Moffett building atrium at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. Sponsored by the F/A18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265), the celebration highlighted the accomplishments and continued impact of the U.S. Navy’s longest running tactical aircraft program. “The F/A-18 and EA-18G program continues to thrive, it is by far the predominant tactical force for naval aviation,” said Capt. Frank Morley, PMA-265 program manager, “and it will continue to be for many years to come.”

Originally designed to replace the F-4 Phantom and the A-7 Corsair II, the F/A-18 Hornet took its first flight Nov. 18, 1978. Today, the F/A-18 platform, including the Hornet, Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler, operate in 44 Navy and 11 Marine Corps Strike Fighter and Electronic Attack Squadrons worldwide. Since its maiden voyage 35 years ago, the F/A-18 family

of aircraft has flown 8,692,167 flight hours averaging nearly 250,000 flights hours per year since the historic journey. “The success of this program rests on the shoulders of many that have come before us, and many that have spent a lifetime supporting this program,” Morley said during the ceremony. The ceremony’s keynote speaker, retired Vice Adm. Jeffrey A. Wieringa, shared a number of “sea” stories based on his experience as a past program manager (April 2000 to May 2003). “I became a naval aviator in 1977 - just one year before the Hornet entered into service,” said Wieringa. “So, you could say that both the F/A-18 and I earned our wings right about

the same time.” Rear Adm. Donald (B.D.) Gaddis, Program Executive Officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs (PEO(T)), also shared thoughts about his time as PMA-265’s program manager and what he believes has made the F/A-18 and EA18G program so successful. “We have always had very, very good leadership inside the Hornet industry team, PMA265 and in the competencies,” said Gaddis. “That successful culture is going to keep us flying as a team until probably 2030 or 2035.” The ceremony was followed by a luncheon and tours of Hangar 201, home of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23.

USNH Yokosuka Health Professionals Teach Healthy Kids Workshop By Tim Jensen U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka Public Affairs

Staff assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka taught children the importance of good nutrition and exercise during a Healthy Kids Workshop at The Sullivan’s Elementary School, on board Fleet Activities, Yokosuka Dec. 6. Lt. j.g. Elaina Ortiz, a registered dietitian and nutritionist stationed at USNH Yokosuka teamed up with the hospital’s Health Promotion Department for the hourlong workshop which provided an opportunity for the staff members to talk with students

about healthy food choices and show short exercises that can be done from their own home. “I think it is really important to set children up for success,” said Ortiz. “Minimizing the consumption of fast food and maximizing the consumption of whole foods gives our children the most nutrients possible which help ensure long term health.” Ortiz started the presentation talking about how students could grow to be strong if they eat vegetables. She showed students how to create a healthy snack

using whole wheat tortillas using different vegetables and sauces. She showed the children how to add an interesting twist to the snack by creating them into the shape of smiles. “The benefit to students building vegetable snacks is getting students comfortable and make vegetables not such a scary thing,” said Ortiz. “Also, students had fun and competed with their classmates to see who could make the best vegetable snack,” she said. After the snack building competition, hospital corpsmen

from USNH Yokosuka’s Health Promotions Department demonstrated the 5-4-3-2-1 workout. The workout is a ten minute comprehensive program that involves a series of aerobic components as well as strength training exercises. Hospital Corpsman Seaman Daniel Sparks, a Health Technician, assigned to USNH Yokosuka’s Health Promotion Department talked about the ease with which this workout can be done. “This workout is very simple and easy to do with the family, “said Sparks.

Staff Commanding Officer Capt. Daniel Grieco

RELAXING AFTER

Executive Officer Capt. Mark Colombo

HOURS

Public Affairs Officer Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Evans Media Officer Ensign Jack Georges Senior Editor MCC Adrian Melendez

Photos by MC3 Christopher Liaghat

Sailors participate in a Morale, Welfare and Recraton (MWR) sponsored open play night on the mess decks of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Open play nights are designed to help Sailors relax after a long day at work.

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