The Penny Press, Volume 25, Issue 19

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Phillip Brashear

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Career Day

Around The Ship

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Around The Fleet

Adjust Your Paradigm for Greatness! by Cmdr. Moe Buford, Command Chaplain, CRMD

Did you know that our respective paradigms can either make or break us? A paradigm, according to Steven Covey, can be defined as a pattern or mental model from which we interpret life. In other words, if a person’s paradigm is dominated by the idea that life owes them, then there is a very high probability that they will carry themselves as a powerless victim. On the other hand, if one’s world view is centered on sound principles then it is very likely that they will become a resilient and resourceful individual. “How then,” asks one of our fellow shipmates, “Can a person practically let go of unhealthy mental models and adjust their paradigm for greatness?” SEE ----------> SAY ---------- > DO ---------- > GET You will notice from the above model that our “get” (or the results we witness in our lives) does not occur in a vacuum. If we want to experience positive results in our lives or departments, it may be a wise investment to first examine what and how we see things. Ask yourself questions like, “When your back is against the wall do you see opposition or opportunity?” or “Do you subconsciously self-sabotage your efforts with excuses, or are you willing to consider your perspective?” In one study researchers found that those elite athletes that literally visualized their routines with perfection in their mind’s eye outperformed those who didn’t. I am convinced that if we were to incorporate this same technique, our lives would begin to “get” more positive results! In a similar vein as paradigms, our self-talk, or what we say to ourselves, can literally shape or sabotage our purpose. Self-talk can be defined as internal conversations or inner monologues that people engage in throughout the day. An example of negative self-talk may include language like “I can’t,” “I am not good enough,” or “I don’t deserve to win in life.” As the science suggests, this type of language can increase stress, distort our judgment and contribute to failure in our lives. In contrast, when we adjust our self-talk to align with our mental models, we will begin to speak the language of champions.

The final aspect of the model is the “do” factor. In other words, we tend to invest a tremendous amount of energy in the things that we see in our mind’s eye and say internally. To illustrate this point consider the following story. A certain tattoo parlor in an unnamed part of the world was selling a provocative design in the 1970s at an incredible rate. Nearly the entire village was getting the words, “A BORN LOSER” tattooed on their bodies. After the news of this strange phenomena spread, a news investigator wanted to better understand. This reporter entered the parlor and lo and behold he witnessed the owner finishing up yet another tattoo with those words. After the person departed, the reported asked two questions. He asked, “Is this your number one seller, and why are people getting this one?” The tattoo parlor owner slowly replied in broken English, “Yes, this is the number one seller… Before people put ‘A Born Loser’ on arm, they put on their heart first!” My friend, we don’t see the world as it is; we see the world as we are! To this end, if we want to see positive change and lasting transformation in our lives consider adjusting the tattoo of our paradigm, monitoring the caliber of our self-talk and only engaging in those activities that will provoke us toward greatness! It may not always be easy but I will promise you that it will be well worth the effort. Abraham Lincoln – we have a date with destiny! But the only way to make this appointment is to adjust what we see, say and do – will you join me?

Photos by: MC3 Jonathon Lockwood

Son of ‘Men of Honor’ Sailor Talks to Lincoln Sailors

Story by: MCSN Aaron Kiser

rmy Chief Warrant Officer 4 Phillip Brashear “Growing up in my household you were never visited Sailors from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier allowed to use the word ‘can’t’,” said Brashear. “My USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sept. 23, to father never cared if you failed trying to do something, talk about never giving up. as long as we gave our full honest efforts and didn’t Brashear, son of Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate quit. He respected it.” Carl Brashear, the first African-American Navy master Carl Brashear’s story inspired Lincoln’s Sailors. diver, told Lincoln Sailors how his Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) father was never swayed from his belief 3rd Class Latoya Thompson said she felt ‘My father that anyone can do anything, even in moved by the level of dedication and just wanted people the face of adversity. His story was personal sacrifice that Carl Brashear had. the basis for “Men of Honor,” a 2000 “We make who we are. It’s not to know that they movie that starred Cuba Gooding as controlled by the people who surround shouldn’t quit and Brashear. us,” said Thompson. “I learned that you “My father beat racism, should always believe can never say you can’t do it if you’ve lack of education and money, being never given it your all.” physically crippled, and alcohol abuse,” in themselves.’ Carl Brashear refused to let said Brashear. “He defeated all of -Phillip Brashear anything in life tell him he was unable these things and because of that, no to reach his goals. Phillip agrees with one should ever have an excuse to say they can’t do his father, who died in 2006, and wanted to let everyone something.” know that personal merits are nothing if you don’t This example of sheer determination led Phillip believe in what you’re doing. Brashear to realize as he was growing up that nothing “My father just wanted people to know that they could stop him from achieving his dreams. He expressed shouldn’t quit and should always believe in themselves,” to the crew that pursuing excellence and never quitting said Brashear. “There’s nothing anyone has been are important to attaining personal success. through that they can’t change in life.”

CFC Campaign Kicks Off

Lincoln Seeks 100 percent Contact

Story by: MC3 Jonathon Lockwood

ailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) have the opportunity to start the holiday season off with a good deed with the kickoff of the annual Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), Oct. 6. CFC provides Sailors the opportunity to make contributions to a variety of organization and is the only opportunity for charities to solicit federal employees. This opportunity gives Lincoln Sailors the opportunity to contribute to over 20,000 nonprofit charitable organizations worldwide. According to the CFC website, the mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. The CFC provides Sailors with the opportunity

to give to charities, such as the American Red Cross and the United Way, that have been approved through the campaign’s 10 Accountability Standards. This allows Sailors to donate knowing that their money is going to its intended purpose. Sailors may give to individual charities of their choice or to the CFC collectively. “The most important goal is each departmental representative reaching out to each Sailor personally,” said Lt. Bryce Fitzgerald Lincoln’s command CFC coordinator. “Our goal for the ship is $72,000.” Fitzgerald said that 100 percent personal contact will help Lincoln reach that goal. “I think that we will not only reach our goal but go above and beyond, which is what Abraham Lincoln Sailors have done for the last several years,” Fitzgerald said.

upply department Sailors from the Nimitz- Seaman Morgan Morris. “I found out today that I’m eligible to cross rate and I want to take class aircraft carrier USS Abraham advantage of that in order to stay in the Navy.” Lincoln (CVN 72) attended a career According to Logistics planning day at one of its outlying warehouses in ‘I think it’s important for Specialist 3rd Class Marcos Velasco, being able to get help Suffolk, Va., Sept. 30. everyone to acquire the with education not only helps The event gave the 150 Lincoln Sailors an necessary tools to have a him as a professional Sailor opportunity to view several also when he becomes a successful Navy career.’ but different programs and career civilian as well. prospects available to them -CSCM Parker “When I came here today I realized there were things throughout their naval career. “We held this event that I hadn’t known to look for that will give me a jump start as a civilian,” because we are interested in the professional development of our Sailors,” said Master Chief Velasco said. “My education and being the best Sailor possible will give me the experience to Culinary Specialist James Parker, Supply move forward with confidence.” department’s leading chief petty officer. “We took the experience of our senior leadership and Parker said he thought the career day was a huge used it today to help show junior Sailors how to success and is hoping to make it available Navy advance efficiently and as quickly as possible.” wide. “I hope that Sailors, not just here on By having a variety of programs to choose the Lincoln but throughout the f leet, get an from in one place, the event allowed Lincoln opportunity to take a moment and focus on Sailors to think about their future and get resources to help them achieve their goals. themselves,” Parker said. “I think it’s important “I actually thought I was going to get out for everyone to acquire the necessary tools to have a successful Navy career.” of the Navy soon,” said Culinary Specialist

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Nuclear Navy and USS Nautilus Celebrate 60th Anniversary by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Comerford, Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division

he U.S. Navy celebrated the 60th anniversary of the commissioning of USS Nautilus and the birth of the nuclear Navy Sept. 30, 2014 in a ceremony aboard the historic ship in its home at the Submarine Force Museum and Library in Groton, Conn. It was Sept. 30, 1954, when the submarine community took the first step in shifting from diesel-driven engines to those powered by the collision of atoms, an evolution that eventually resulted in the all nuclear-powered submarine force of today. “A lot has been said about the teamwork it took to make the Nautilus. That hasn’t changed. That same teamwork is needed when building subs today, and that role continues today with the Ohio replacement program.” said Adm. John Richardson, Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The possibility of nuclear-powered vessels was just a dream in 1946 until the successful

development of a nuclear propulsion plant by scientists and engineers at the Naval Reactors Branch of the Atomic Energy Commission. The program was driven to completion under the leadership of then-Capt. Hyman G. Rickover, widelyknown as the “Father of the Nuclear Navy.” Many in attendance at the ceremony recalled their service onboard Nautilus as the pinnacle of their Navy careers and shared their fondness for Vice Adm. Eugene “Dennis” Wilkinson, the ship’s first commanding officer. Wilkinson passed in 2013, but still left some words of wisdom for the crowd. “In Dennis Wilkinson’s words ‘They may make em’ better, but they will never be the first,’” said retired Capt. Ray Engle, a young officer at the time of the commissioning. Henry Nardone Sr., 92, was a project officer on Nautilus. He said working on the nuclear-powered submarine was the highlight of his 12 1/2-year naval career. He started as a “fresh-caught” lieutenant

PUERTO CASTILLA, Honduras (Sept. 24, 2014) Honduran service members practice the U.S. Marine Corps martial arts program during combat conditioning exchanges with Marines from the Landing Attack Subsequent Operations team during Southern Partnership Station 2014. Southern Partnership Station is a U.S. Navy deployment focused on subject matter expert exchanges with partner nation militaries and security forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Schneider/Released)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 25, 2014) Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Jason Rentsch, from Potsdam, N.Y., practices pipe-patching as part of a Damage Control Olympics challenge during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Mesa Verde is part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shannon M. Smith/Released)

junior grade when the keel was laid in August 1955 and was there through her commissioning into the Navy on Sept. 30, 1954. As a civilian, he was in charge of her first major overhaul in 1973 at Electric Boat where he was manager of the overhaul program. “It was the most significant assignment I had in the Navy, and the one I enjoyed the most,” Nardone said from his home in Westerly, just a few miles from Groton. “I couldn’t ask for a better assignment for myself or my career. Not only was it the highlight of my career, but the highlight of the submarine service in the country. It was one of the most significant events in submarine design construction ever and changed the whole world of submarines.” Just three years after being authorized by Congress in 1951, USS Nautilus was commissioned, Sept. 30, 1954. It wasn’t until the morning of Jan. 17, 1955, however, when its first skipper, Cmdr. Eugene P. Wilkinson, signaled the message: “Underway on Nuclear Power.” From then, Nautilus went on to break numerous speed and distance records for submarines. Three years later, Nautilus completed a secret mission called Operation Sunshine when the boat passed under the North Pole on Aug. 3, 1958, the first watercraft to cross the “top” of the world. “For the world, our country, and the Navy - the North Pole,” declared the boat’s Commanding Officer, Cmdr. William R. Anderson.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2014) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) participate in a command swim call. Halsey is on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-AsiaPacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialists 3rd Class Bradley J. Gee/Released)

Decommissioned and stricken from the Navy rolls in 1980, Nautilus’ future was assured when the Secretary of the Interior designated the submarine as a National Historic Landmark May 20, 1982. After a historic ship conversion, Nautilus opened to the public April 11, 1986, eighty-six years to the day after the establishment of the U.S. Submarine Force, to continue her service as an example of the Navy’s pioneering role in harnessing nuclear power, as the first in a f leet of nuclear-powered ships, and as steward of the American submarine force’s reputation for and history of operational excellence. “I was originally a plankowner in the 1950s and then a chief of the boat in the 1960s,” said retired Master Chief Engineman Robert Ringer. “I had a good time, the whole time I was there.” He believes he is fortunate to have served on Nautilus. “I am glad that we get honor our past, most of the other ships her age are in the scrapheap somewhere,” he said. The Submarine Force Museum maintains the world’s finest collection of submarine artifacts. As the only submarine museum operated by the United States Navy, it is the primary repository for artifacts, documents and photographs relating to U.S. Submarine Force history. The museum traces the development of the “Silent Service” from David Bushnell’s Turtle, used in the Revolutionary War, to the Ohio and Virginia-class submarines.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 29, 2014) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Christopher O’Neil directs a T-45C Goshawk training aircraft assigned to the Golden Eagles of Training Squadron (VT) 22 as it parks on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin R. Pacheco/Released)