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October 24, 2013 • DAILY

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Story by MCSN John M. Drew Photo Illustration by MC2 (SW) Sean Hurt

As the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) conducts carrier qualifications, it is important to remember that mission readiness begins at home. October was designated Domestic Violence Awareness Month by the Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 1987. Domestic violence not only affects Sailors’ home life, it can also have a direct impact on a command’s mission readiness. “The emotional and physical wellbeing of families will be severely affected,” said Lt. Julia Hardy-Carr, Medical Administrative Officer for Theodore Roosevelt’s Medical department. “Statistics show that if male children witness domestic violence from their father they are more likely to be the cause of domestic violence later on in life, and the same is to be said about young girls and their mothers. They associate with their parents; it’s an ‘I see, I do’ mentality.” According to the Domestic Violence Resource Center, men and women strike the first blow at approximately equal rates and nearly three out of four Americans know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. Additionally, $5.8 billion is spent every year on mental health, physical health and lost productivity as a result of domestic violence. “I wouldn’t say it’s a problem specifically with the Navy or even the military as a whole, but instead a problem in general,” said Hardy-Carr. “Jobs create stress. The military is no different in that aspect, but the programs we have in place to help prevent and resolve domestic violence are leading to people feeling more comfortable speaking out.”

Domestic violence has no prejudice against who it affects so it’s important that every person in the Navy understands the ramifications it has on their personal and professional lives, said Culinary Specialist Seaman Greg White, a Sailor aboard Theodore Roosevelt. “Deployments, finances and job security, especially with this government shutdown and sequestration going on, are a huge stress factor for me,” said White. “I know that all that stress takes its toll on me unless I find some way to unwind and I think that’s where domestic violence starts, not being able to find a way to deal with day to day stress.” Victims can get help through many avenues. Theodore Roosevelt’s Family Advocacy Program (FAP) representative acts as a liaison between the victim and Fleet and Family Service Center (FFCS), which provides counseling and medical assistance. A chaplain is always available for counseling and Military One Source offers domestic violence hotlines. “The first step is to know yourself, your limits and your boundaries,” said Hardy-Carr. “Second thing is to seek help, know where to go whether it’s your chain of command, a chaplain, command psychologist or fleet and family to attend the multitude of great classes they offer.” Theodore Roosevelt’s mission readiness depends on the Sailors who man the ship. Resources, such as FAP, Fleet and Family Service Centers or your chain of command can help eliminate domestic violence.

YOURNAVY IN THE NEWS USS Rentz Rescues Fishing Vessel in Distress after 10 Days Lost at Sea By Ens. John Baldwin, USS Rentz Public Affairs

Guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) and embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) conducted a Safety-of-Lifeat-Sea rescue operation Oct. 20-21 for a fishing vessel, 200 nautical miles off the coast of Ecuador in distress and stranded for 10 days. The crew of the 14 meter vessel and four other small crafts in tow, had been without fuel or food prior to Rentz’ arrival. The distressed vessel was spotted early, Oct. 20 by Rentz’ forward lookouts, who reported the small craft roughly 6,000 yards forward of the ship’s position. The ship swiftly responded and launched a rigid-hull inflatable boat to investigate the situation with embarked U.S. Coast Guard LEDET personnel. During the two-day rescue operation, LEDET personnel discovered that the vessel and five Ecuadorian nationals aboard had been struck by heavy weather, disorienting the crew and setting the small vessel 100 nautical miles off-course. Adrift and out of fuel, the crew subsisted on bananas until Rentz arrived on scene and provided meals, ready-to-eat and approximately 120 gallons of diesel fuel; enough to return to home. “Our crew is prepared to handle a myriad of situations while deployed to the 4th Fleet Area of Operations, including Safety-of-Life-at-Sea operations. We do so with the utmost pride and professionalism, and it is our duty to assist those in need on the high seas when the time comes. I am very pleased with this operation and could not be more proud of the swift actions taken by our crew,” Cmdr. Lance Lantier, commanding officer of USS Rentz said. Rentz is currently conducting counter transnational organized crime

operations in the 4th Fleet Area of Operations as part of Operation Martillo which began in January 2012. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet (COMUSNAVSO/C4F) supports USSOUTHCOM joint and combined full-spectrum military operations by providing principally sea-based, forward presence to ensure freedom of maneuver in the maritime domain, to foster and sustain cooperative relationships with international partners and to fully exploit the sea as maneuver space in order to enhance regional security and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the Caribbean, Central and South American regions.

Pearl Harbor Survivor’s Final Farewell By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tiarra Fulgham,Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Det. HI A burial ceremony in honor of retired chief petty officer and Pearl Harbor survivor Yuell Chandler was held Oct. 10 at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The event in the historic Punchbowl Cemetery was attended by U.S. Navy Sailors, friends and family members of Chandler, who passed away on Oct. 2 at the age of 95. An overview of Yuell Chandler’s life was provided by Pearl Harbor Survivors Liaison, Jim Taylor, who spoke about his experiences to those in attendance. Chandler was born April 28, 1918 in Richmond, Va, where he started off his military career by joining the U.S. Army in March 1939 and then later enlisting as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy where he retired as a chief petty officer. “Of the ceremonies I have participated in this was the first one that I was actually participating in the burial of a fellow Seabee,” said Navy Utilitiesman 2nd Class Jeremy Orndolf, assigned to Joint Base Honors and Ceremonies. “It was an honor to be a part of this, knowing that we are saying farewell to one of our own.” Chandler served in many battles during his service in the military including the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and the Battle of Iwo Jima from February to March of 1945. While in the Navy he served in Vietnam during which he retired.

“He told the story of how he actually tripped over a box of grenades the Japanese had set for a trap, luckily none of them exploded,” said Taylor. “The family still has two of them he saved, of course they are diffused and are harmless.” According to Taylor, Chandler found himself in another dangerous incident during his time in Iwo Jima in which he found himself sleeping on top of a buried dud explosive under his bed. Following his time at war he became a helping hand to his shipmates. Chandler helped them obtain benefits they were to receive and provided guidance to fellow Pearl Harbor survivors on medical care and equipment. “He helped with all the paperwork which can be very difficult, obviously he cared for his shipmates,” said Taylor. Chandler retired during the Vietnam War in October 1962 and later volunteered at the National Park Service and the Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. There he not only visited the memorial but signed autographs and told his stories. “The tourists loved hearing his stories, he was there at minimum three times a week,” said Taylor. “He served as a volunteer for over 28 years, leaving many wonderful memories for the visitors he talked to and even more importantly those of the National Park Service and the employees from Pacific Historic Parks.” Aileen Utterbyke, CEO of Pacific Historic Parks, remarked about the

photos of the day Clockwise (1 and 2) MM1 Fondrae Harris and MM2 Trey Tyner perform maintenance on an elevator door track. (Photo by MC3 Katie Lash) (3) An F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to the Gladiators of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 106, lands during flight operations aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (Photo by MCSN Stephane Belcher) (4) SN Allyson Wolf from first division Deck department sands a hatch. (Photo by MCSN Stephane Belcher)

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Theodore Roosevelt was the Assistant Secretary of the Navy at the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. He resigned his position to form the Rough Rider Calvary and join the war. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of San Juan Hill.

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