The Penny Press - March 6, 2015

CONTENTS March, 2015

Volume 26, No. 3

FEATURED

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Cmdr. Hannah Kriewaldt

Read what it takes to do the job of Lincoln’s Chief of Engineering.

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Super Sailor

A vehicle rolls over and a Lincoln Sailor is there to save the day!

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Peninsula Rescue Mission

Lincoln’s Junior Enlisted Association serves a hot meal to those in need.

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Cooling Off

Lincoln’s Engineering Department completes the installation of the air conditioning aft.

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Captain’s Cup

Lincoln Sailors go head to head at this weeks kick-off of Captain’s Cup: Basketball.

Welcome Aboard!

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Welcome back Lincoln!

The end of February brought a bitter winter with no shortage of snow days and delays but the night is always darkest before dawn as we begin to roll right into the Spring. The snow is now starting to melt as we begin another season of Refueling Complex Overhaul.

Although the weather may have briefly slowed us down, the Lincoln is back at it in full force. Just for starters, the last two weeks we began woman’s history month, celebrated the 220th birthday of the Supply Department, and got Lincoln one step closer to completion by finishing the air conditioning aft.

Here in Media Department, we work hard to recognize as many Lincoln Sailors as we can by giving them a chance to share their stories and their expertise. If you have a groundbreaking story for our department or an idea that you just don’t know how to express, we are always open for ideas and new content.

Continue to follow us on Facebook and Twitter and be sure to stay posted to see our latest content.

To our readers both old and new, welcome aboard. We’ve worked very hard on this issue and certainly hope you enjoy reading it!

MC3 Christopher Huot MCSA Derry Todd Managing Editors

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Ready to Save Lives Story by MC3 Christopher Huot Photos by MC3 Brenton Poyser

Lincoln’s Medical Department Teaches CPR

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n board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors assigned to the medical department work hard to keep the crew trained and knowledgeable, especially when it comes to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

CPR is an effective life-saving technique that, when used correctly, saves lives and sustains the functions of the nervous system to prevent brain damage to a victim.

“All year long on board Lincoln we are offering CPR classes,” said Lt. Cmdr. Tarail Vernon, ship’s nurse. “Our goal is to have as many Lincoln Sailors as possible trained in CPR as we continue through our overhaul.”

CPR classes are held twice a month and particular ratings on board, including Sailors assigned to the security department, are required to complete this vital training.

CPR instructors utilize an exemplary training program, provided by the American Heart Association, that teaches the skills of adult CPR, the usage of the automated external defibrillator, child CPR and the significance of these skills.

According to Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Arthur Thomas, by having every Sailor on board trained in CPR, the reach of medical

response across the ship is extended, which increases the chances of saving someone’s life in the event of an emergency. Sailors are required to re-qualify every two years, but are advised to seek additional training to refresh themselves.

“By holding bi-monthly training, we are increasing the likelihood that our Sailors will be able to perform life-saving actions instinctively and automatically in order to save a shipmate’s life if the situation arises,” Vernon said. “Training in CPR is the key to life. It is better to know CPR and not need it than to need it and not know it.”

Sailors who have completed CPR training are issued a CPR Heart Saver card from the American Heart Association. This gives CPRqualified Sailors the ability to lend a hand if a situation should arise, no matter where they may be.

“The first responder can be the most important part of saving another human life,” said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Samirah Abdullah, a CPR facilitator and administrator. “In the moment you may be scared but the training kicks in.”

For more information on CPR, see the American Heart Association website or contact your medical officer.

ASK THE CHIEF Chief Personnel Specialist Carlos Rivas on CM-

When should someone start looking at orders?

At least nine months prior to detaching.

Nine months is when your window opens up and you can begin to negotiate orders.

How does one apply?

Back in the day we use to be able to call the detailer and just do it. We still do this sort of, but now a days you can actively look Career Managements Systems Interactive Detailing.

Can you sum up CMSID for us?

It’s the system that allows you to request orders. You can see everything that is available for you. You have to wait until the end of the month to see people’s selections. Niko is the best option to get to CMSID. It has all the links for it.

Once you have orders where do you go from there?

Basically you will go see your transfer clerk. They prepare a transfer package for you to route up your chain of command. What the transfer package does is gives everyone an opportunity sit down with the member and advice on a transfer date that works for all parties.

Do you have any advice for Sailors during their check out process?

Take your time. I would suggest being completely done with your check out process at least 3 weeks prior to leaving.

Also, communicating and passing all paper work and changes to the transfer clerk to avoid any last minute issues.

Any advice for Sailors who are about to depart for their second command?

Enjoy your shore duty. Make the best out of that time. Either work on some education or any other personal goals that you would like to achieve.

LincolnSailor Offers Assistance

After Vehicle Roll-over Story by Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg eing at the right place at the right time is certainly a life-long motto for Lt. Cmdr. Gary Lane, who was first on the scene after a vehicle roll-over in Newport News, Jan. 16.

Lane relied on instinct when he came upon the scene of the accident, calming a driver whose vehicle had rolled multiple times until Newport News Fire Department arrived on the scene.

“You got to react in these types of situations, my whole naval career has been fire and rescue, that is what I know,” said Lane, who has served in the U.S. Navy just shy of 24 years is the aircraft handling officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lane has spent the majority of his career at sea.

“I have three live rescues as a crash and salvage flight deck officer and assisting immediately after this incident didn’t affect me because here was someone who needed assistance,” said Lane. “I would

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certainly want someone to do the same for me if I needed assistance.”

The vehicle, according to Lane, had landed upright on its left side blocking immediate access to the driver. Lane and other drivers, who later arrived on the scene, helped move the tools and equipment that landed around the driver and calmed him until authorities arrived on the scene.

Chris Blake, technical rescue lieutenant with the Newport News Fire department reflected on Lane’s assistance after the incident.

“It was nice that he was there to stabilize the incident before we arrived on scene,” said Blake.

Lane, who previously served aboard Lincoln in 1993 as a third class petty officer has held numerous jobs on previous carrier flight decks to include moving planes back and forth across the flight deck to coordinating launching of aircraft

to crash and salvage.

Lane is assigned to Lincoln’s Air Department and coincidentally is the third Sailor to provide rescue to citizens living or transiting through Newport News. On July 1, 2014, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Devon Bishop and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jessica Jusino, rescued an elderly woman from her Newport News residence.

While both Sailors had recently completed general shipboard firefighting training at Naval Station Norfolk’s Firefighting Training School prior to assisting in the rescue that ultimately saved a woman’s life, Sailors like Lane have compiled a history of quick thinking that saves lives and ships.

“In my experience, the worst situations can happen instantaneously due to landing and recovering aircraft, which requires quick reaction skills and years of on-the-job training,” said Lane.

Lincoln CelebratesWomen’s History Month with Cake Cutting Ceremony

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ailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) kicked off Women’s History Month by paying tribute to the countless trail blazing women who have served our country and our nation, and recognized one of their own, March 3.

Senior Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Sonya Best served as the moderator during the ceremony and presented a historical look at women and their accomplishments beginning with Abigail Adams, the First Lady to Cmdr.

Hannah Kriewaldt, Chief Engineer serving on board Lincoln and who served as the guest speaker during the ceremony.

“We honor Women’s History Month by celebrating women who have shaped the

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value of organizations with class and bold leadership,” said Best, who introduced Lincoln’s CHENG. Kriewaldt shared her personal journey as a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and an officer. She advised the attendees to look at life as a journey and to look at what you can learn from it each and every day.

“I chose to focus on the small victories,” said Kriewaldt, who added she enjoys living in the moment whether it is spending time with her department or mentoring her Sailors she has learned a lifetime of lessons during her 20-year career in the Navy.

Kriewaldt, who is one of four siblings followed her father’s footsteps and joined the Navy. Her father who retired as a Chaplain from the Navy Reserves shares

her love of service with her older brother and sister, who both joined the Navy. Her youngest brother shares the interest of engineering and works at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

“Every day is an adventure working in Engineering,” added Kriewaldt, who added lessons learned early in her career have served as guideposts, who added she learned the three-strike rule early one and many others. “I learned to always be open to the fact that you might be wrong.”

Kriewaldt added that teamwork and tenacity have guided her through her naval career. “Leverage the strengths of your teammates and you’ll never know where you will go.”

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JEA

Junior Enlisted association

Gives Back by Serving the Community at Peninsula Rescue Mission in Newport News

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unior Enlisted Association (JEA) volunteers assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) served a hot breakfast to those less fortunate at the Peninsula Rescue Mission in Newport News, VA., Feb. 12.

“Lincoln’s JEA is an association of junior Sailors that get together to volunteer in the local community,” said Yeoman 3rd Class Vaughn Oneal, JEA vice president. “Our main goals are to increase command morale and make the community we live and work in a better place.”

JEA supports the welfare of approx. 1,750 Sailors aboard the carrier, which is currently undergoing Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipyard.

“We are the largest group on the ship, and therefore have the greatest potential to

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make a positive impact in the community,” said Oneal.

One way the JEA is increases morale is through a monthly volunteer opportunity at the Peninsula Rescue mission. This community service project has become a priority for the Sailors because of the immediate effects they can provide.

“Our main goal is to be available when life goes sideways and men need an emergency place to land,” said Alan DeFriese, executive superintendent at the mission. “We offer the basic life necessities in a warm and safe environment to help the men get their feet back under them.”

Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Ashley Cosey, JEA president, said,” Volunteering is an vital part of our organization. It helps discipline us, but more importantly it reminds us that our world is bigger than just improving our ship, it is also just

as important to improve our community.”

Lincoln’s JEA is building leaders from the deck plates.

“Other people should volunteer because if no one gets out there to make a difference nothing is going to change,” said Personnel Specialist Seaman Tamara Wilson, JEA member. “One by one we can all make a difference.”

Lincoln’s JEA will be conducting monthly community relations projects at the Peninsula Rescue Mission.

“I think that it gives the command positive visibility by having junior Sailors wanting to be involved in the command and the community,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Lucero English, JEA public affairs officer.

“It has the capability to provide junior Sailors with a positive attitude while in the yards.”

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In the

Belly ofAuxillary theDivision Beast Bring Lincoln One Step Closer to Life

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nside the Newport News Shipyard, a beautiful haze grey beast is rising. Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is slowly awakening from two years of hibernation, eager to get back into the fleet. Six decks deep into the belly of the beast, three Sailors from the auxillary divison have put blood, sweat and tears into the installation of the air conditioning aft (ACA), the most recent evolution in preparation to get the Lincoln back into the fight.

The goal of ACA was to restore ship’s air conditioning and supporting systems back up on the aft part of the ship. This fourmonth evolution is important to support follow-on milestones. AC’s will provide electronic cooling to eventually support Combat Systems Testing in addition to ensuring crew comfort in work spaces. ACA is a milestone for RCOH that will support Shore Steaming and Crew MoveAboard (CMA).

Chief Machinist’s Mate Anthony Robbins described Fireman Michael Prevost as “Johnny on the Spot”, Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Jeffrey Hartman as the shop’s “technical expert”, and Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Robert Wooten as the “workhorse”. Clearly, they are filling three vital roles in the installation of the ACA. Teamwork was an important element in the success of this complicated evolution that was made up of many moving parts and players.

“This whole process was helped along by Newport News and our contractors, who took the time to teach these guys,” Robbins said.

“We’ve got contractors who’ve been doing this for decades, and having them here teaching us how to do

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things was a valuable tool to have.”

The process of restoring the air conditioning plants has helped inexperienced Sailors get valuable time gaining hands on training with the equipment.

“When I first came in, I was a little lost because I came in the middle of the evolution,” Prevost said. “As I started working with the guys more, I got more involved and started understanding it.”

Robbins attributed much of his on the job training to Hartman, who is no stranger to playing the “supervisor” role.

“I brought a lot of technical expertise from being the only one in the shop that saw this on deployment. It was beneficial for me to have the knowledge base of being able to teach these guys what they’re looking at and accomplishing, when doing these jobs,” Hartman said.

“Air Condition and Refrigeration (AC&R), that’s my thing. Any AUX rover qualified to stand AC&R watch has gone through a board and the majority of qualified people have been trained by me. So when it comes to training these guys, it was like riding a bike.”

Prevost, as an undesignated fireman assigned to the Engineering Department, specifically benefitted from this training and his hard work has caught the attention of his fellow Sailors.

“I want Prevost to pick up machinist’s mate,” Hartman said.

“He’s one of the hardest charging firemen I’ve seen in a long time.”

Paired with the timeliness and enthusiasm of Prevost, and Hartman’s technical knowledge, Wooten’s hard work started to get the ball rolling.

“Wooten has been an absolute workhorse,” Robbins said. “He was the guy responsible for getting all of our pumps back after they were overhauled; he was the guy most involved in that aspect of the evolution, and he’s doing a fantastic job.”

The trio’s teamwork, perseverance and leadership fueled the progress of the evolution, keeping them ahead of schedule and on pace to get the Lincoln back into the fight.

“Here in AC&R, we operate together, because we’re a family,” Hartman said. “In my opinion, there’s no better shop to be in, as far as camaraderie.”

The “Good” Chief

By Chaplain Carl P. Koch

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n one occasion, a selfconfident First Class Petty Officer came up to test a seasoned Senior Chief.

Wanting to prove that he knew “everything there is to know” about being a Chief Select, this First Class asked the Senior Chief, “What do I need to do to prove that I’m a good Chief Select?”

“What’s written in our Chief’s Pledge?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

The First Class answered, “I serve my country and her people with pride and honor, Senior Chief! I don’t seek special favors. I make things happen.

I do the best I can. I have a leadership role like no other in the world. I develop junior officers and mold my sailors.

I acknowledge full responsibility for the actions of my sailors because these sailors are the seeds of future Chief Petty Officers. I live by the Navy’s core values of honor, courage, and commitment. I set the example. I establish the standards of performance.

My sailors are students and I’m their teacher. I guide and influence the lives of these young men and women. In the end, I’ll determine the quality of these sailors. They look up to me because I treat them with dignity and respect.

Because they need a leader, I am there for them.”

“You’ve answered correctly,” the Senior Chief replied. “Do this, and you’ll be a ‘good’ Chief.”

But, the self-confident First Class, wanting to justify himself, asked the Senior Chief, “I’ve done all this since the day I entered the Navy. What else do I need to do?”

In reply, the Senior Chief said, “An Afghani Tidewater Community College student was going down from Williamsburg to Newport News, when he fell into the hands of some gang members. They stripped him of his

clothes, beat him and went away.

Laughing that they beat the crap out of a ‘probable terrorist,’ they left him half dead.

A Captain, on his way to a strategic planning conference, happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the Afghani student, looked at his watch, checked his BlackBerry, and kept driving so he wouldn’t be late for his meeting.

So too, a Command Master Chief, when he came to the place and saw the Afghani student, drove by just slowly enough to see that he was an Afghan, and kept going so he wouldn’t be late for the Sailor of the Quarter selection board.

But, a Seaman Recruit, as she was driving by, came to where this Afghani student was, and when she saw him, she took pity on him. She went to him and using some of the bandages she got from a first aid kit in the trunk of her car, patched him up the best she could. Then she picked him up and set him into the passenger seat of her car and took off for the emergency room at the closest hospital. The Seaman Recruit stayed with the student for 7 hours, waiting for him to get checked out, x-rayed, stitched up, bandaged, and released. When the hospital said they needed some form of payment, the Seaman Recruit took all the money she had in her wallet and said she’d find a way to cover the rest as soon as she could.”

The Senior Chief then asked the self-confident First Class, “Which one of these three do you think lived our core values and led by example?

The First Class said, “The one who took care of the Afghani student.”

The Senior Chief said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

Does this story sound familiar?

It’s my Navy-fied version of a story

Jesus told in Luke’s Gospel (chapter 10, starting with verse 25). It’s often called the parable of the “Good Samaritan.” I’m sure there are better ways to re-write this parable, but I hope my version comes close to having the impact Jesus’ version had on his original audience.

In Jesus’ story, it was an “expert” in the law who tried to test Jesus. I changed a few things! In Jesus’ story, it wasn’t the guys who should have known and done the right thing who did it. It was the one least expected to do so. Similar to the characters in Jesus’ story, my fictional Captain and CMC represent those we’d expect to do the right thing.

The good guy in Jesus’ story was a despised individual, a “nobody” in the eyes of the expert in the law. It’s the “nobody-in-rank” Seaman Apprentice in my story who proved what it really means to be a Chief.

It’s not what we say that ultimately matters. It’s not that we can flawlessly recite our core values. It’s that we live and practice them.

The greatest proof is when we practice them in the most difficult situations. It’s then that we prove the Navy’s core values are our values.

It’s when we take the opportunity to exemplify the ultimate in ethical and moral behavior, whether or not someone else is watching.

Jesus told his story to someone asking questions about eternal life.

There’s a lot more to Jesus’ story than simply being a “good Samaritan,” a “good” Chief, or a “good” Sailor. Let me encourage you to ask your chaplain to get the greater truth in this story. But, whether you do or not, I hope you gets something of real practical value out of this reinterpretation of Jesus’ parable.

Go and do likewise!

LINCOLN’S

The Face of Engineering

Commander Hannah Kriewaldt

Story and photos by MC3 Christopher Huot

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ince the year of 1920, when Congress passed the bill for women’s right to vote, the rallying call for women’s rights ignited the flame that burned throughout American history. In today’s economy, women are imbedded in our industries, corporations, organizations, government and military forces.

In the past few years, policies referencing women’s ability to serve in the military has seen changes that not only improved women’s right to serve, but diversified our ranks and increased the efficiency of our military forces. In 2010, the United States Navy appointed Rear Adm. Nora Tyson as the first female officer to command a naval carrier strike group, and in 2012, Vice Adm. Robin Braun became the first female Chief of the Navy Reserve.

In Oct. 2014, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) appointed Cmdr.

Hannah Kriewaldt chief of engineering (CHENG).

Kriewaldt is currently the only female officer to hold this position on board an aircraft carrier.

Born in Jackson, MS, Kriewaldt was immediately whisked away into the Navy lifestyle, moving around as often as

military families do. Her father, George Kessler, served on active duty as a chaplain for four years, and continued to serve as a reservist until he retired in the fall of 2005 as a commander, the same rank as his daughter. Kriewaldt was raised with four siblings, three of whom joined the Navy.

Kriewaldt, like many Sailors before her, started her naval career by enlisting from the little town of St. Joseph, Mo., home of the Pony Express.

“I honestly had no idea what to expect,” Kriewaldt said.

“When I initially applied to the Naval Academy I knew of stories from my older brother and sister, but I really had no idea what I was getting myself into.”

She was commissioned after graduating the United States Naval Academy, in Annapolis, Md., in 1999. After her commissioning, she was assigned to her first duty station on board the USS Roosevelt (DDG-80)

“She does it all, from working as a mother to working as an officer in the military. She has that balance between both worlds that makes this lifestyle possible.”

-HT2 Udreinna Goshen

where she was introduced to her first mentor, the late Capt. Matthew Bobola.

“Capt. Matthew Bobola was the first true mentor I had. I credit him with showing me my true potential,” Kriewaldt said. “He helped everyone on that ship, from the most junior Sailor to the senior officer, look at leadership from a ‘good for people’ perspective. He truly believed that he could make a difference in the lives of those individuals that served for him and he did. We wanted to exceed his expectations.”

Before his passing in September 2013, Bobola and Kriewaldt sat down for a discussion about competing for the position as Lincoln’s CHENG. It was in this discussion he reminded Kriewaldt of the kind of leadership she would demonstrate within her own department.

“He gave me a piece of advice I’ll never forget,” Kriewaldt said. “He said, ‘As a leader we are charged to give all of our people consideration. Not special consideration, but just plain consideration.’”

Kriewaldt took the position of Lincoln’s CHENG in October 2014, where she proceeded to take charge and lead group of skilled professionals in many of the major milestones that are required to take place in the overall refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) process.

“This is, by far, one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs,” Kriewaldt said. “I do my best to leverage the strengths of each individual in an effort to better

our department as a whole. Without all of their daily hard work and effort we wouldn’t be where we are today.”

“It’s rare that she sits down with a junior Sailor and gives them advice, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t looking out for them,” said Strike Operations Officer Cmdr. Todd Tavolazzi. “Every time she sits down with a chief or fellow officer, she reminds them to support their junior Sailors and that production and the business of RCOH is better done without riding on the backs of junior Sailors.”

As CHENG, Kriewaldt’s day starts before the sun rises.

She begins her routine with engineering duty officer turn over and works most days until long after the sun sets.

She attends multiple meetings throughout the day to include Lincoln’s topside agenda meeting, collaboration between contractors of Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) and Lincoln’s leading officers. This meeting sets the base line for communication throughout the numerous divisions of NNS and Lincoln alike.

Although meetings are a normal part of her day, Kriewaldt can be seen attending departmental training, command physical training and other command-wide events. Despite her busy schedule, she manages to find ample time to tend to her Sailors, her children and her personal goals.

“I could list a litany of events that I have considered personal milestone achievements but the pride and joy of my life are my two beautiful daughters, Viktoria and Ava,”

Photo by MC3 Ryan Wampler

Kriewaldt said. “I’m not sure they will ever understand or appreciate some parts of my life; my journey. My hope is that one day they will.”

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Udreinna Goshen, engineering department’s career counselor reflected on the character and integrity of Kriewaldt.

“She does it all, from working as a mother to working as an officer in the military,” said Goshen. “She has that balance between both worlds that makes this lifestyle possible.”

According to Kriewaldt, since we are Sailors 24/7, it is important for us to include all of our “life” factors in the decisions we make. It makes us better performers in all of our roles regardless if they are personal or professional.

“She always tells me to take one step at a time; to give it your all and to keep a balance,” Goshen said. “If I am able to do that, then I will always have the edge I need to be competitive.”

Kriewaldt is enjoying her journey and reflects often on those who have paved the way before her and those who will follow in her footsteps.

“The older I get and the more senior I become I value and honor the sacrifice, dedication, and journey traveled by those women who came before me more and more,” Kriewaldt said. “It is only because of them and their journey that I have the awesome opportunity to lead, hands down, the best department in the Navy!”

Words of Advice

from Cmdr. Hannah Kriewaldt, CHENG

CHENG gives advice to aspiring female Sailors make real progress. Do it respectfully though. Your about achieving their goals. boss will not always agree with you or do what you

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“Louie, when you’re right, you’re right. No one can argue with you when you’re right. You just always have to make sure you’re right.”

During my tour as First LT onboard RSV, my Chief gave me that piece of advice. It proved time and time again to be some of the best advice I’ve ever gotten.

Always stay grounded in the written word. It applies to everything we do in the Navy. If there is a governing instruction - read it! If there is a manual that dictates the requirement - heed it! If it is written down you need to know where and you need to familiarize yourself with it.

If you can show me in black and white than you have done your homework. Look it up! If you are going to deviate from the written word then you should understand why. It is appropriate to take risks at times, but it is important that you take those risks consciously after thinking through the possible outcomes.

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“Never give in - never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.”

-Winston Churchill I work hard. I work hard every day. I wake up with a list of items I need to get done already formulated. I do my daily devotion before I even roll out of bed. I prioritize my time and efforts. I don’t give up. In the big and little I focus on what makes sense and I go after it. I will not give up. I may not be able to fight with the same energy every day, but I fight none-the-less.

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Use the 3 strikes rule. It is your job to make sure your boss is right. If you don’t agree with what your COC is doing then address it. Have the courage to have the fierce conversations required to

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want, but it is your job to make sure they understand why you feel the way you do. Go to them once, if they continue go to them a second time.

If they still chose to continue go to them one last time. If they don’t do what you want, fall in line.

There may be issues at hand that you do not know or understand. Unless it is an egregious ethical issue or mental error then it is also your job to support your Chain of Command. Take time to understand when it is and when it isn’t appropriate to fight.

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Always be open to the fact that you might be wrong. If there isn’t a possibility that you are wrong or don’t know it all then you have no opportunity for growth. Take pride and make every effort to be right like I discussed earlier, but things do change and there may be a chance you have an area in which you can improve your own LOK. Perspective changes with experience. Value the experiences of those around you and leverage them.

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Always remember: “God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, or sun without rain. But God did promise, strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.

And for all who believe in his kingdom of love, he answers their faith with peace from above.”

Grow where you are planted. Take advantage of any and all opportunities that come your way. You will grow in ways that you may never have imagined.

In my belief, God has a plan for each and every one of us. We may not see it or even understand it, but there is a plan. I wake every morning confident that this day is going to bring goodness. (Maybe not to me, but to someone.)

I am right where I need to be and I have everything I need to be here. I believe that for myself and I believe that for all of you.Embrace it. It’s not all inside of you. Some is around you. Leverage the strengths of your teammates and you’ll never know where you will go!

Abraham Lincoln Sailors

celebrate supply corps 220th Birthday

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ailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) celebrated the 220th birthday of the United States Navy’s Supply Corps aboard the Abraham Lincoln’s Floating Accommodation Facility on Feb. 23.

The Supply Corps assists with nearly almost every aspect of a ship’s daily routine and has done so since the American Revolutionary War, which marked the creation of the corps.

“Every year the Supply Corps celebrates their birthday and we’ve been around for 220 years,” said Cmdr. Thomas Neville,

Story by MCSA Patrick Maher

supply officer for Abraham Lincoln. “We were created when George Washington, the president at the time, said; ‘I need to professionalize logistics in our Navy.’ From that history 220 years ago to today, the Supply Corps has remained very relevant in providing logistics support to the fleet. I think everyone knows if you can win the logistics fight, you can win the war.”

That rich history of the Supply Corps, which has been involved in engagements since 1798, is what makes the significance of this birthday so special to the corps. It represents where they have been and where they are going in the Navy.

“It’s a celebration for what we have done for the past 220 years,” said Ship’s Serviceman 1st Class Calvin L. Martin. “From the officers to the enlisted service members, no matter what the situation is, we take care of the morale, health and comfort of all Sailors.”

Abraham Lincoln’s Supply Department is celebrating 220 years of great service and proves that they are also a fundamental piece of the puzzle when it comes to keeping a ship working so efficiently, especially in the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) that the ship is currently undergoing.

AbrahamLincoln Story by: MC3 Michael Fiorillo

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Spring PFA

espite snow in the Hampton Roads area, Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) continue to prepare for the Spring 2015 biannual Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA).

Lt. Adam Cunningham, the V-1 divisional officer and command fitness officer recently published the 10-week notice to prepare Sailors for the upcoming PFA and advises Sailors to not let inclement weather hamper their fitness efforts.

“Don’t let the weather hamper your training regimen,” Cunningham said.

“There are multiple military facilities to utilize in the area to workout indoors during periods of inclement weather.”

Cunningham added that the crew has been readying itself to achieve new higher standards of physical fitness especially with the Fit Boss leading the command’s fitness efforts.

“The addition of the Fit Boss to our crew has been vital to the planning and execution of the Lincoln’s physical readiness program by using his experience and technical expertise to train our Command Fitness Leaders (CFL) proper fitness programming techniques, proper form and execution of exercises, and nutrition guidance,” said Cunningham. “It allows our CFLs to better train their divisions.”

Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Braulio Galvan, command fitness

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leader, Cunningham and their assistants are responsible for ensuring personnel are medically cleared to participate in physical activity and that they meet the Navy’s physical readiness standards.

Galvan maintains updated physical readiness resources for command use and schedules PFA tests. The CFL also instructs assistant CFLs on how to conduct physical readiness training safely.

“It has become increasingly important for all Navy personnel to maintain a minimum prescribed level of physical fitness necessary for world-wide deployment, whenever or wherever needed,” Cunningham said. “The Navy utilizes a holistic approach to overall wellness via exercise, nutrition, weight control, tobacco cessation, prevention of alcohol abuse, and health and wellness education.”

Perhaps one of the CFL’s most important responsibilities is organizing and running the command Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP), which helps Sailors striving to reach Navy physical fitness standards, and trains those who are in danger of falling below standards.

The training sessions combine strength and endurance drills with agility and flexibility exercises which provide a well-rounded workout each session.

Cunningham notes that motivation is one of the biggest keys to maintaining a quality and consistent fitness program.

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Captain’sCup: Basketball Story by MCSA Ashley Northen

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SS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Captain’s Cup Basketball Tournament kicked off at the Langley Air Force Base gym, Feb. 27. Sailors from departments around the ship formed teams and began competing in the tournament that will be just one facet of the overall Captain’s Cup trophy.

Lincoln’s Fun Boss Brooke Webber coordinated the event in order to provide Sailors with a fun experience where they can also get competitive within their departments.

“I have been relying on my Captain’s Cup coordinators who have done a good job at reaching out to their entire departments to see who wants to play,” Webber said.

The tournament was successful on the first day and attracted more Sailors than last year’s Captain’s Cup basketball tournament.

“I was really happy with

the turnout for the game,” Webber said. “We had a snow day and we still had a huge turnout. So many people showed up and they all seemed to have a really good time.”

Participants of the game even noticed the large turnout and the competitive spirit at the basketball game.

“The turnout was great,” said Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Michael Mills, a Sailor assigned to Reactor Department. “Reactor as whole was able to make two teams and the teams that I have seen so far have had more than enough people to play. There has been a whole lot more

competitiveness during the game.”

Webber says that the competition between the teams has been positive and has benefited the Sailors during in the event.

“We have got some really strong teams out there and we have got some really competitive people,” Webber said.

Sailors competing in the tournament will be playing for the trophy each week during the month of March.

The next Captain’s Cup event scheduled will be dodgeball.

Visit Lincoln’s MWR Facebook page for more information on upcoming Captain’s Cup events.

Photos by MCSA Brandon Davis & MCSN Rob Ferrone

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