100/0: A Program Focusing on Responsiblity And Accountabilty
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By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wesley T. Buckett
Lincoln Giving Back
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IET Training
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Sailors and government contractors work side by side to prepare naval vessels for future deployments and missions at Newport News Shipyard, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, a maze of moving cranes, sparking welds and the buzz of industrial construction. Throughout the shipyard, Sailors and shipyard workers wear a hardhat and safety goggles as part of their personal protective equipment (PPE). On some of these hardhats is a small sticker with a simple message: “100/0.” It means 100 percent responsibility, zero excuses. “This initiative was proposed from the management and development team,” said Chuck Longacre, an MGR performance coach. “One of the managers of the team, Vince Jordan, came across the initiative and liked it so much he brought it to the coaches. They grabbed hold of it, taught it and it just started flourishing throughout the whole organization.” The 100/0 initiative is not limited to contractors in the shipyards; it has been implemented to Lincoln Sailors as well. “Ideally you earn (the stickers),” said
Longacre. “If I see Sailors or shipyard workers representing their Navy or their business in a worthwhile manner, then I would give them one of these stickers saying you have 100 percent responsibility and you give zero excuses. It’s concepts like the 100/0 used here that truly help make a difference.” Contractors have had training on the 100/0 program to establish efficiency on the initiative. “You see it on the ship and in the shipyard, those that are doing the right thing with 100 percent accountability and responsibility and zero excuses,” said Duane Hayes, a leadership developer with NNS-HII. “Our president here at the company sponsors the program, so we will do training, we will bring people in, and they will talk about leadership.” Since the start of the program in the shipyards, several positive changes have taken place. “100/0 has influenced the safety program,” said Hayes. “If you look at last year’s numbers we had to take a turn on Safety, and this program really got some legs under it. Last year we had some phenomenal results and are on track again this year to have even better results, less injuries and less lost days for injuries.”
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Lincoln’s Liberty Awardee Gives Back to Hampton School Story and Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danian Douglas
One factor that allowed Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (ABE) 1st Class Glenn Walter from Los Angeles, Cali., to be peer-selected from 242 first class petty officers aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), for the Lincoln Liberty Leadership Award was community involvement. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated sustained superior performance and exceptional leadership on American aircraft carriers. “Petty Officer Walter’s leadership is undeniable, as evidenced by his receipt of the Lincoln Leadership Award,” said Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate David Hazelton, air department V-2 division’s leading chief petty officer. Walter’s numerous accolades reflect his dedication to the personal and professional development of himself and his peers. He currently holds a Navy Master Training Specialist certificate, and has a Bachelor of Science in Workforce Education, which he uses to develop and mentor 156 Sailors in his department. During Lincoln’s 2011-2012 deployment, Walter organized a group of 23 Sailors to paint and restore 17 classrooms for special needs children, while on a port visit to Dubai. He recently inspired 25 Sailors to assist with field day games at a three-day event at George P. Phenix School, Hampton, Virginia, June 4-6. Since joining the Navy, Walter has amassed more than 500 documented volunteer hours in community relations projects (COMRELs) such as these, earning him the Military Outstanding Service Medal.
“The Phenix school is a good choice to give back to because they have about 1,408 students from grades Pre-kindergarten through eight,” said Walter. “It is a good opportunity to make a wide impact on different age groups.” School principal Anita Owens revealed that Walter’s parent involvement initiative led to the creation of the field day COMREL. “As a parent, he came to us last year and asked how his command can be of service,” said Owens, who has led the school for the past three years. “He is always reliable, shows that he really cares, and has just been a phenomenal person and a great parent. We are glad to have him on our team.” “I think it helps the community understand our purpose here, that we’re not only overseas defending the country, but we are also here in the homeland assisting wherever we can,” said Walter. “It shows we care about our community.” Along with being selected for Lincoln’s ABE of the Year, and a strong contender for the 2014 Atlantic Fleet’s ABE of the Year, Walter hopes to be commissioned as a limited duty officer to be an aviation launch and recover equipment boatswain’s mate by the time he transfers to his next ship in May Lincoln Sailors participate in a game of tug-owar during a field day with students of George P. Phenix School, June 4th, one of the activities Walter organized. He’s third from the right.
An aircraft carrier out to sea is an inherently dangerous environment, with the possibility of an emergency never more than one mistake away. Sailors must always be prepared to respond at a moment’s notice. The same is true for a carrier in the shipyard; Sailors always need to be ready to respond to an emergency. Sailors aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) practice their emergency response skills during daily in-port emergency team (IET) drills. IET drills require Sailors to respond to simulated emergency scenarios such as fires, chemical spills, flooding and many other possible shipboard casualties quickly and effectively. “It’s important to know how to respond to an in-port emergency,” said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Vincent Mendes, a medical responder for the eight IETs aboard Lincoln. “The ship is still a dangerous work environment where fires and injury can occur just as easily as if it were out to sea.” “We have to stay sharp and well trained because
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anything can happen and we have to be ready for that,” said Hull Technician 3rd Class Miguel Gonzales, a fire fighter on one of the IETs. “From first aid response to damage control drills we are taught to handle these situations, we train so we can be prepared for anything.” From on scene fire-fighting methods to casualty investigation, first response and first-aid emergency response, Sailors are trained no differently while in the shipyard than when out to sea. “There are still casualties that can occur while we are dry-docked so we try to maintain our readiness and keep the training fresh in the minds of our trainees,” said Mendes. As the saying suggests, “practice makes perfect.” Lincoln Sailors continue to practice and maintain damage control readiness, always seeking to be perfect when an emergency happens and lives are at stake. “I understand that we can get rusty on this subject,” said Mendes. “However it’s still our job and it’s important for us to stay grounded on this aspect not only for ourselves but for those around us.”
A Week With Lincoln
Congratulations To Lincoln’s Newest Senior Chief Petty Officers
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Lincoln Promotes 13 New Senior Chiefs Story and Photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danian Douglas
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) promoted 13 Chiefs to the rank of Senior Chief at Huntington Hall field in Newport News, June 9. Lincoln’s Command Master Chief, CMDCM(SW/ AW/SS) Gregg Weber, explained that the annual Senior Chief selection process done by senior commanders and Master Chiefs at Navy Personnel Command in Millington, Tenn., is extremely intensive. “For every Chief that is eligible, they will review your personnel record going back five years and look at your last five evaluations, as well as your enlisted summary report,” said Weber. “They then make their choices based upon the best documented, sustained, superior performances.” Newly promoted Senior Chief Electrician’s Mate Orlando Cruz was elated that he was selected on his third try. “It feels great!” said Cruz. “I was hopeful, but until you actually hear your name you’re not sure because there is so much competition.” Cruz, the event coordinator for Lincoln’s Chief Petty Officer Association, was pinned to Senior Chief by his wife, a Chief Navy Counselor stationed in the area. “I was already filling a Senior Chief’s billet as my department’s leading chief petty officer,” said Cruz. “Now I’m going to renew my focus on helping my Sailors succeed, and helping the ship complete RCOH on time.” Weber defined what sets apart Chiefs to make them Senior Chiefs. “Quantifiable Sailorization,” said Weber. “It is all about what have you done for your Sailors today. This
is what determines your evaluation, actually all the way from the second class petty officer level to Master Chief.” Weber encouraged his newest leadership to not get complacent, to stay hungry and stay engaged in their work. Cruz has already taken that guidance to heart. “I look forward to going to the senior enlisted academy (SEA) to get additional training to help me become a better leader,” said Cruz. “My father told me you are the sum of the men you have encountered. So, I can learn from the different leadership styles that I encounter to shape my own.” The six week leadership course at the SEA features a rigorous physical fitness regimen, advanced communication skills, management training and insight into national and foreign policy. The new Senior Chiefs will help increase the impact that the Chiefs have aboard the ship, according to Weber. “It gives us an extra level of leadership that shares their knowledge with and provides mentorship to our junior Sailors, as well as the Chiefs, so it becomes a force multiplier to get the ship out of RCOH successfully and back into the fleet,” said Weber Lincoln is currently undergoing a refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries. Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz-class to undergo a RCOH, a major life-cycle milestone. Once RCOH is complete, Lincoln will be one of the most modern and technologically advanced Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in the fleet and will continue to be a vital part of the
Lincoln Comes Out To Show Support For Wounded Warriors By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Rob Ferrone Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) volunteered at a week-long, area-wide Wounded Warrior Team Navy Trials in and around Norfolk, Va., June 5-7. The trials are a compilation of running, swimming, discus, shot put, bicycling and other sporting competitions between wounded or physically challenged Sailors. The goal of the Wounded Warrior Project is to raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, according to the Wounded Warrior website. The athletes were competing for a spot on the Navy’s team for the fifth annual Warrior Games this fall in Colorado Springs, Colo. Ship’s Serviceman 1st Class Calvin Martin, a Houston native assigned to Lincoln, volunteered at the event. Fifteen Sailors represented Lincoln, but Martin hopes that number will grow for future events. “I think Lincoln will hear about the day we had here and we’ll show up with more support next time around,” Martin said. “The support we show goes a long way in the lives of the courageous people we are here to cheer on. It’s just as encouraging to me to see the level of competition out there.” The trials were hosted by Commander, Navy Region
Mid-Atlantic and Navy Wounded Warrior - Safe Harbor, the Navy and Coast Guard’s wounded warrior support program. Participants, Lincoln volunteers and spectators lined the track at Norfolk State University to cheer on the competitors at one of the events. But, competition is only a part of the moraleboosting events. The unity of everyone involved was something special, Chief Ship’s Serviceman Tyrone Nicholas said, who also showed his support. He emphasized the importance of active duty Sailors coming out for these occasions and showing appreciation for the sacrifices of injured service members. “Events like this one held by Wounded Warrior are all about Sailors, our Sailors, coming together, overcoming hardships they have faced and putting their talents on display,” said Nicholas. “I think it’s a great event for everyone here.” Even though Martin, Nicholas and others from Lincoln were there to show support for the athletes, they also benefitted from the experience. “It’s extremely gratifying,” Nicholas said. “It’s a humbling experience to deal with these Sailors and try to understand where they are in life. To see the steps they’re making for themselves, to see them still compete at such a high level, is truly special.”
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WOCC Senior Staff Training Opens Doors In The Navy By Sara E. Martin, Army Flier Staff Writer
Fort Rucker, Ala. -- There are several joint forces training centers around the U.S., and even though Fort Rucker is not one of them, a fair share of Airmen, Sailors and Marines can be seen on the installation from time to time. And even though there are programs currently set up that welcome warriors from other services, a new joint operations initiative is beginning to take root at the Warrant Officer Career College. Navy CWO4 Carl Smith, USS Abraham Lincoln information professional, graduates May 23 from the Warrant Officer Senior Staff Course, where he learned about strategiclevel studies and joint operations. “We had to go clear up to the Pentagon to get the approval. We had to make provisions to make sure no one was taking a seat away from an Army Soldier,” said CW5 Todd Blake, WOCC staff and senior staff course director. “It is as beneficial for our students as it is for the Navy to have the joint workings here, especially when we do the practical exercises. As much information comes from the students as it does the instructors.”
Blake said the inclusion of other service members is a win-win for everyone, and that there is interest from the Navy and the Marines. “The more the merrier, because the more we have in each class the more that everyone can benefit on our side and theirs,” he said. “Training like this makes it really become three dimensional.” Smith said he is very proud to be representing the Navy in the class, and that he is thankful he was able to secure a spot. “Working jointly is important because we are working to meet one common goal and we are working at this level in the same areas,” he said. “We have to work together and be focused as one. If we can intermingle and work with one another, we will be more successful.” The Navy does not have any type of extended education for senior warrant officers, said Smith, adding that he really wishes the Navy had something like WOCC for his fellow warrants to attend. “Naval officers would greatly benefit from this joint
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 7, 2014) - Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Katherine Stafford treats a mother and child after a medical evacuation aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan transferred 277 persons in distress to the Armed Forces of Malta offshore patrol vessel P61. Bataan is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aaron T. Kiser/Released)
PITTSBURGH (June 4, 2014) The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, fly in the Delta Formation over downtown Pittsburgh near Point State Park, June 4, for a scheduled photo shoot. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform 68 demonstrations at 34 locations across the U.S. in 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathryn E. Macdonald/ Released)
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training. Getting the lingo down was challenging at first, learning all the acronyms and such, but now when I work jointly with other branches, the work will go much smoother,” he said. “I wish I would have gotten this course much sooner. I would have greatly benefited from it before I deployed with a joint staff operations group for communications at Camp Victory, (Iraq).” Smith said allowing other warrant officers to receive the training is something that the military needs to look into to see the big picture and think out of the box for policies, procedures and strategies, adding that communication between the services is key. Smith’s classmate, CW4 David Behm, Operations Company Headquarters, 20th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania National Guard, said that when senior leaders deploy, they are working with other service branches, and that they have to understand how they function and interact within themselves. “The training environment hasn’t changed at all. He has been able to offer insight that we might not have gotten,” said Behm. “He has brought a different view and perspective to class discussions. We need to have this insight on what the other services are doing and how they operate.” Students focus on the big picture during the course, where they are taught how to be senior staff officers and advisers to senior staff officers, and is not military occupational specialty specific, said Blake. This program on integrating other service members into Army classes is brand new for WOCC, with Smith being only the second individual from another service branch to go through.
WATERS NEAR OKINAWA (June 7, 2014) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Wesley Adams, left, and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Brad Popoff operate a cargo hook in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 during a replenishment-at-sea between the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Chris Cavagnaro/Released)
Last year, another Naval officer was the initial candidate. That officer, CWO4 David Miller, felt there was a gap in training and education for the Navy CWO since there are no formal plans in place to prepare CWO2s in the Navy for “additional responsibility, leadership roles or operating in the joint environment.” Miller began searching for military education opportunities, and after meeting several dead ends discovered the WOCC, which he believed institutionalized the profession of the warrant officer corps, and had a “formalized process for ensuring all warrant officers receive professional military education from the time of their acceptance as a warrant officer through their promotion to CWO5,” he wrote. After many months of struggling to get approved to attend the Warrant Officer Senior Staff Course, he arrived at Fort Rucker ready to learn and pave the way for future Navy and Marine warrant officers. “I am a better officer for having attended the course,” said Miller. “I definitely improved my depth of knowledge.” During Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond Odierno’s visit to the college last year, he stated that he believes the course “should be joint” and that he hoped to “see more warrants from the other services in the future.” With support from the chief of staff, the course director, Fort Rucker senior leaders, and WOCC faculty and instructors for the course to be open to all warrant officers, Fort Rucker might be seeing more Navy and Marine khaki around the installation.
PHILIPPINE SEA (June 9, 2014) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burkeclass guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) prepare to chain down an incoming helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12. John S. McCain is on patrol with the George Washington Carrier Strike Group supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alonzo M. Archer/Released)