The Sea Cadet Seafarer: Quarter 1, 2022

A M a g a z ine by T he U . S . N ava l S e a Ca de t Corps March 2022 • No. 2

seafarer USCG Connection Operating Small Boats

Aim High, Fly far Aviation & Drones

Scuba

The Search for Artifacts

The Sea Cadet Advantage Our Amazing Cadets in Action also in this issue: • Guam Cadet Takes Flight • Celebrating Our History • NROTC Scholarships

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Leading from the front Hear from the Co-Chair of our Board of Directors, Lynn Atkinson, M.D. about how Sea Cadets take charge of their responsibilities.

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cyber defenders

Sea Cadets were invited to present at the world’s largest modeling, simulation, and training conference with CyberPatriot!

AROUND THE NATION

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ISSUE FEATURES

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DIVING FOR ARTIFACTS IN THE GREAT LAKES

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HONORING THE SEA CADET TO NAVY LEGACY

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importance of adult training to benefit our cadets

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calling all sea cadet musicians

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CELEBRATING THE OPENING OF A NEW SEA CADET UNIT

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PRESERVING HISTORY ONE STORY AT A TIME

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SEA CADETS & YOUNG MARINES TRAINING TOGETHER

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SEA CADET CHIEF PETTY OFFICER LIST

RADM ANDREW LENNON, USN (RET.) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

editorial

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hanks to all cadets and volunteers for getting our 60th year off to a great start. I have enjoyed seeing so many photos and videos of our cadets out and about doing great things.

Many of you have plunged into the new year, some literally! Thanks to those who participated in some of our online webinars, such as our discussion with astronaut Marine Major General Charles Bolden.

I’m particularly proud of all who have contributed to this issue of Seafarer. Not only does the Seafarer magazine document some amazing stories, but it also shows that we are making a serious effort to get the word out and share our greatness with the nation.

60 year challenge

As we celebrate 60 years, perhaps take the opportunity to challenge yourself and do

something great. Can you do 60 push-ups? Plank for 60 seconds? How about reading 60 books this year or maybe committing to reading 60 minutes every week! Can you complete the weekend crossword puzzle in less than 60 minutes? Take 60 seconds off your 1-mile run time to prepare for PRT! You could send 60 hand-written notes to veterans or people in assisted living or even those old friends you’ve been meaning to connect with.

excel for the next 60 years

Just writing all of those ideas down is exhausting.

Pick one! Start small and perhaps begin with the easiest of all: Tell one person how great Sea Cadets is. For six decades, Sea Cadets has had a positive impact on more than 170,000 men and women.

Let’s work together and continue to excel for the next 60 years.

THE SEA CADET SEAFARER • March 2022 • No. 02 COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF Brendan L. Reiss of RADM Richard O’Kane Division • Southwest Field Area, Region 12-3 SENIOR EDITOR Jennifer Cragg • GRAPHIC DESIGN Brittany DiPippo • COPY EDITOR Linda Wright EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Andrew Lennon • CHIEF OF STAFF Vicki Powell

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seamanship

small boat operations

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electing a winter training opportunity is a rite of passage for U.S. Naval Sea Cadets as well as the volunteers and instructors who look forward to staffing them annually. In December 2021, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps launched a plethora of training opportunities for nearly 1,000 League Cadets and Sea Cadets to attend nationwide between Dec. 27 – Jan. 5.

school based at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown, also once wore a Sea Cadet uniform. “I joined when I was 14 and made it all the way to Chief Petty Officer,” said Spencer. Spencer reflected on the valuable life lessons this 10-day training as well as the Sea Cadet experience has taught him. He gives back to the youth organization by assisting in the instruction of the Small Boats training. “Short answer: Life skills. It helped me mature, and prepared me to be on my own, as well as work well with others,” said Spencer. “I truly understand the value of structure, discipline, and what it means to be a productive member of society.”

nautical skills honed

One of those training opportunities emphasized the importance of seamanship, teamwork, mechanical engineering, and other nautical skillsets. Held annually since 2014, this Small Boat Operations training covered a 10-day period that combined classroom instruction with realworld and on-the-water boating experience on three separate 7-meter RIB boats. Small Boat Operations was held in conjunction with Marine Mechanic training which provided Sea Cadets an opportunity to acquire their Virginia Small Boat certification, earn two nautical appurtenances, qualify for a marksmanship ribbon, and gain valuable engineering experience.

sea cadet to adult volunteer

Sea Cadet Lt. Enrique Mas, Commanding Officer Training Contingent, a former cadet himself and now an adult volunteer, has been involved with this training since 2017. “When I hear of stories about a former cadet which has been accepted to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and enters based on their experience at training, you can’t help but get a sense of fulfillment,” said Mas. “On the flipside, it is also fulfilling when cadets come to us and make a life decision on what they want to pursue. You also get that same sense of fulfillment that you have truly helped a cadet succeed in whatever they wish to pursue.” Mas said that the Sea Cadet Corps offers unique opportunities and adventures for youth to explore in safe environments. While small craft seamanship was a focal point for the Small Boat Operations training, other training topics offered nationwide were aviation, construction, diving, food services, medical, leadership, public safety, to name a few.

mechanical engineering hands-on

In addition to Small Boat training, four other Sea Cadets gained valuable mechanical engineering experience repairing an assortment of outboard motors such as multiple 40HP and 55HP jet driven outboard engines. Seaman Nathan Kenney, representing USS Yorktown Division, has been involved with the Sea Cadet Corps for the past five years and looked forward to attending this unique training. “If I go into the military, this type of work will be what I will pursue as my career path,” said Kenney. “I would like to pursue engineering professionally, such as serving in the U.S. Army repairing everything from vehicles to tanks.” Cadets from the Marine Mechanic training spent their days assembling a boat that they would later use for their own boat operations.

Originally a blank hull and some engines laying on the ground, the cadets made a completely functional dual outboard jet-driven inflatable boat complete with steering and linkage.

a uscg connection

U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Nathaniel Spencer, who will soon graduate from the Boatswain’s Mate “A”

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Aviation

Guam cadet takes flight Article by:

Sea Cadet Public Affairs

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espite the pandemic and deadly second surge of COVID-19 on Guam, PO3 Lawrence Limtiaco, US Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC), has managed to hit major milestones and knock a couple of things off his bucket list.

variety of military experiences

Lawrence has incorporated different forms of military life in his daily activities. He’s the Lead Petty Officer for the Marianas Peredo Battalion, USNSCC. He is also the Flight Commander for the Bravo Flight at the Andersen Air Force Base Civil Air Patrol wing, holding the rank of Master Sergeant. At Father Duenas Memorial School, where he is a high school junior, Lawrence is the Assistant Commander of the second platoon, National Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps where he holds a rank of Ensign.

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solo flight at 16

In his latest milestone, Lawrence quickly learned what it takes to control a single-engine airplane.

After a few months of flying lessons, Lawrence completed a major milestone with his first solo flight in a Cessna airplane. “It was amazing,” he said. He completed the solo on his 16th birthday, the youngest age at which the Federal Aviation Administration will allow a solo.

future usna midshipman?

One of his biggest short-term goals is being accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Marksmanship

sasp training Article by: Sea Cadet Lieutenant Commander Pete Wright, NSCC

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he NHQ Regional Shooting Advisor (RSA) team is putting the final touches on a new section of the Marksmanship Policy allowing Navy League Cadets the opportunity to participate in marksmanship training using the “Air” platform.

coming this summer

We expect approval in time to offer this popular training to both League Cadets and Sea Cadets this coming summer.

qualification

One of the first Sea Cadet trainings out of the gate during the summer of 2021 was Marksmanship training in Banning, California. Despite everchanging COVID guidelines that limited normally planned activities, along with soaring mid-week temperatures compliments of the first heat wave of the Southern California summer season, 18 cadets were introduced to ribbon qualification under the new Marksmanship Policy.

pistol and rifle

All 18 cadets earned their Marksmanship ribbon in both the Pistol and Rifle platforms. Seven out of 18 earned further qualification at Pistol Sharpshooter. Eleven out of 18 earned further qualification at Rifle Sharpshooter and 3 out of 18 qualified in the Rifle Expert range.

always popular!

Marksmanship is always a popular training for cadets. Having the opportunity to participate inperson after a year of virtually formatted trainings was a change welcomed by all.

SAsp standard

Cadets were trained in a number of platforms and calibers throughout the week along with aspects of the new SASP alternative marksmanship activity now offered by our program.

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our history

flashback from the 1970s Article by:

Sea Cadet Ensign Michael Tishlias, NSCC

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ere is your look at the past as we celebrate the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps’ 60th anniversary this year. On Friday, Sept. 16, 1977 at 1600 hours, Navy League Cadets, led by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gerald Hodge and Petty Officer 2nd Class G.M. Tishlias, muster cadets at Base Operations, Naval Air Station (NAS) Dallas, for uniform inspection, transportation agreements inspection, and instructions before departing NAS Dallas on a C118 bound for NAS Pensacola. Once the cadets arrived at their destination, they spent Saturday and Sunday training at the naval water survival facilities and participated in a tour of the Naval Air Museum. Additionally, the cadets toured a submarine and went aboard the USS Alabama, arriving safety back at NAS Dallas at 1900 hours on Sunday, Sept. 18, 1977.

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honors

Navy Sailor memorial Article by:

bringing past and present together

former Metro Detroit resident whose remains were identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) was honored at a graveside service on Oct. 2, at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley.

“The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps was established in 1962 to teach America’s youth the significance of maritime service in national defense while instilling a sense of pride and patriotism in our country,” added Rak. “This dignified burial and Sea Cadets participating provides an opportunity to bring past and present together to truly understand service and sacrifice.”

honoring wwII veteran

finally laid to rest

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U.S. Naval Sea Cadets representing the Polar Bear Battalion, Tomcat Squadron, Training Ship Tomcat, and FC Sherman Division were part of a larger contingent to honor Radioman Third Class Irvin Franklin Rice for his service, legacy and ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation while on board USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II.

sailor remembered

In addition to Sea Cadets, Patriot Guard members, veterans, and community members paid their final respects to the World War II hero. “We were escorted by the Patriot Guard and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, veterans and other community members to show our respect for his service,” said Sea Cadet Lieutenant junior grade Matthew Rak, Commanding Officer, Polar Bear Battalion, who is also a licensed funeral director for Harry J. Will Funeral Homes.

At the time of the attack, Rice was reported missing in action or lost at sea and ultimately declared dead. His remains were eventually recovered from the vessel; however, they could not be identified at the time and were buried as unknown remains at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 2015, DPAA received authorization to exhume and reexamine unknown remains associated with the Oklahoma using advances in forensic techniques.

Rice’s remains were disinterred and accessioned into the DPAA laboratory, where on June 5, 2020, the DPAA identified the remains of Rice.

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medical

blood drive save lives Article by:

Sea Cadet Public Affairs

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eaman Apprentice Nicholas Rizos, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, a 16-year-old Gloucester Naval Sea Cadet, has future aspirations to both enter the U.S. Naval Academy and pursue a career in Navy medicine. Nick was urged to join the youth organization by New York’s Alec Pandaleon, a Blue and Gold Officer and retired U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant. His cadet mentor is David G. Ouellet Division’s Lt. Robert Pallazola. “I owe them both a great deal of gratitude,” said Cadet Rizos.

dedication to helping others

Inspired by his high school community and their dedication to helping others, Rizos coordinated a blood drive for the local Danvers community in February 2021. He has a similar goal for the blood drive at St. John’s Preparatory School. The blood drive marks the second time this year that Nick has sought to increase blood donations due to the Red Cross facing an emergency blood and platelet shortage. Nick’s efforts served to inspire teachers and classmates to donate 27 units of blood during an American Red Cross blood drive on Dec. 15.

this mantra, you can humbly make significant contributions. To wit, every second of every day, someone in the world needs a blood transfusion to survive.”

A citizen owes their community

servant leadership

Nick’s father, Lt. Cmdr. Demetri Rizos, a Navy reservist nephrologist, volunteers his time with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps and is inspired by his son’s desire to help others during a time of crisis. “The St. John’s Prep community continues to perform outstandingly, especially during the pandemic,” said Lt. Cmdr. Rizos. “They teach young men that their respective communities owe them nothing, but each student owes their community.

When you begin your formative years following

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Jessaca Michaelsen, Assistant Principal for Student Life, is proud of Nick’s contributions and efforts to help the local community. “At St. John’s, we aim to inspire a commitment to servant leadership and nurture the gifts and talents of all of our students,” said Michaelsen. “Nicks’s efforts exemplify what it means to be a servant leader, knowing that you can positively influence any situation for the good of others. We are proud to support Nick in his efforts on campus and look forward to seeing his work moving forward.”

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aviation

aim high, fly far Article by:

Sea Cadet Chief Petty Officer Caroline Phillips, NSCC

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omething I have always thought is that flying an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. UAVs have always caught my interest, although I was not aware of the vastness of the industry.

I have become fascinated with the emergency management sector and I intend to pursue a career with either the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the Army Corps of Engineers. I believe I have found the perfect intersection of aviation and emergency management. I foresee using my skills as a UAV pilot during the aftermath of natural disasters.

set goals and never back down! challenging but rewarding

As I was searching for training on Homeport, I found the Unmanned Aircraft training which immediately caught my interest. The training was three weekends over the course of a month involving a more than three-hour commute from my home to the training site. The first weekend was a dose of reality because I’d thought this would be an easy training. I was quickly proven wrong. The academic curriculum was much more challenging than I expected and I now have a heightened respect for all UAV pilots.

unmanned aircraft skills earned

My journey as a Sea Cadet has been long and demanding, but I have learned a great deal. There have been times where I honestly felt like I could not continue with everything - times where I wanted to hang up my uniform and go back to bed, but I persevered. I kept going because I set a goal for myself, and I am unwilling to back down. I passed my FAA Part 107 exam earning my bronze wings, contributed to my unit winning the Regional Flagship competition, and promoted to Chief Petty Officer. Whatever I can do, you can do.

Never stop short of achieving your goals! There are many opportunities to choose from, but taking initiative starts with you!

The training was headed by a company called DARTDRONES. Ms. Abby Speicher, the founder and CEO of DARTDRONES who was featured on the TV show Shark Tank, is making headlines by owning the largest in-person drone training program in the world in addition to being a woman owning her own business. DARTDRONES taught me that there are many career-specific skills such as Aeronautical Chart Interpretation, Radio Communications, Maintenance, and Preflight Procedures. In addition, DARTDRONES has given me the skill of owning and operating Unmanned Aircraft, which will help me in the short term while I intern at the U.S. Naval Academy as well as in the long term when I am in my full-time career.

discovering opportunities

Through my involvement in the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps program and other interactions with different federal agencies, I have discovered that there are more opportunities to provide service to the country as a civilian than I had initially realized. Throughout the past six years,

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NROTC Scholarship

NROTC Prep Programs Article by:

Navy Recruiting Command

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rian Sanchez is a first-generation college student at the University of Maine, 3,000 miles from his home in Soledad, California. He became a top performer in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) and in the Department of Mechanical Engineering through grit and a determination to succeed.

pathways to nrotc program

Sanchez, now a junior and midshipman third class, joined UMaine in 2019 as part of the Pathways to NROTC program. The initiative serves as a commissioning opportunity for high school students participating in Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) who demonstrate strong leadership and academic capabilities and are interested in pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. In its inaugural year, 10 students, including Sanchez, were selected to join from a pool of 77 applicants from across the nation.

full scholarship

Participants in the pathways program receive full scholarships, including room and board, for their first year. On successful completion of their first year, and meeting all other requirements, they receive scholarship for years two through five of study and NROTC, culminating in commissions as naval officers.

“proud of what I’ve accompished”

Attending college and NROTC felt scary and the workload appeared overwhelming in his first year, Sanchez says. “College has been hard, but I’ve just put in my best effort and I feel like it’s been rewarded. I look in the mirror and I’m very proud of what I’ve accomplished so far, and I’m very optimistic about what’s to come in my future,” Sanchez says. “(The Pathways) program has definitely helped me focus on strengthening my weaknesses, educational and physical.”

a great opportunity

graduate now excels

make a difference

To ensure he made the mark, Sanchez tackled coursework with other students from the Pathways program and obtained a tutor for his math and chemistry courses, the latter of which his adviser at the time, then Marine Officer Instructor Michael Flanagan, recommended. As a result, Sanchez graduated from Pathways, now excels in NROTC and is on his way to becoming the person he aspires to be.

a military environment helped

While in high school, Sanchez’s NJROTC instructor, Capt. Pedro Gomez, informed him about the pathways program offered at more than a dozen universities. Sanchez says the opportunity to attend college for free, improve himself and earn a career in the Navy right after graduation “seemed way too good to pass up.”

“I joined because I felt like it was a great opportunity to become a better version of myself and obtain credentials and skills which would have been unnecessarily harder to obtain through traditional means,” Sanchez says.

After he graduates from UMaine, Sanchez says he wants to become a surface warfare officer, a naval leadership role he feels would allow him to “make a difference in sailors’ lives.” “I want everyone around me to be the best version they can be and I want them to push me to become a better version of myself,” he says “I feel like I can make a positive impact in the Navy with this mindset.”

**Editors note: Brian Sanchez was not a U.S. Naval Sea Cadet

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Commissioning

Navy In-Service Procurement Program Article by:

Navy Recruiting Command

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avy Recruiting Command (NRC) has improved opportunities for enlisted Sailors to earn a commissioning through the Unrestricted Line Officer (URLO) In-Service Procurement Program (ISPP), reducing time in service requirements for qualified applicants from 36 months to 6 months from completion of initial training.

Fast track

Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) Rear Adm. Dennis Velez said the program will help reflect America’s diversity within the officer community. “I am excited to see the expanded opportunity for all junior enlisted personnel who qualify,” said Velez.

“ISPP will enable our leaders in the Fleet to identify and fasttrack the best of the best from their deckplates into the direction of greater responsibility, a key element to retaining our brightest

talent in today’s highly competitive job market.”

retains & expedites

Behind the program, Lt. Cmdr. James Barfoot, said the ISPP not only retains Sailors who want to excel as naval officers, but it expedites the process sooner allowing them to stay in the officer community longer than someone who is more than three years into their career. Sailors must have completed 36 months of time in service (TIS), but this change allows us to reduce that time to 6 month of TIS after initial training.”

Navy because the 36 months was too long and the Sailor is close to the end of their contract, or senior Sailors who had aspirations of being an officer but became more invested in their enlisted career.”

transition earlier

This effort is meant to expedite the opportunity to transition from enlisted to officer earlier in a Sailors career. “ISPP is open to everyone who meets Officer Candidate School (OCS) requirements,” said Barfoot.

“Candidates have to pass the officer aptitude test, meet physical fitness requirements, have no NJP’s [non-judicial punishment] and expect to obligate eight years of service as an officer.”

pilot program start sooner

Barfoot continued, “We can get Sailors years younger than what we could have, so starting the process sooner mitigates a number of problems from Sailors leaving the

As this program is fast-tracked, ISPP applicants must be 100% fully qualified, with no waivers being accepted. This pilot program will be evaluated in two years.

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alumni corner

Article by:

Barbara Gersna, 1st Theater Sustainment Command (TSC)

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incinnati native Ramon Turner Sr. was a member of Sea Cadets from ages 13 to 17.

As a cadet, he learned discipline and selfpride while spending many summers training and serving aboard Naval and Marine bases. After earning the rank of Sea Cadet Petty Officer 1st Class, Turner nurtured a desire to become a U.S. Marine.

sea cadet to marine

Turner enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1981 and served 10 years on active duty as a security specialist, 1st Theater Sustainment Command and 10 years in the Marine Corps Reserve as a military policeman and a recruiter. He is currently a career planner in the Marine Corps Reserve and will qualify for retirement in two years. Turner believes success really comes down to one basic principle: “If I treat you with respect, you should treat me with respect,” he said.

marine gives back

Turner’s first job in Cincinnati was with the Department of Veteran Affairs Army Career and Alumni Program as a work-study coordinator. “I helped soldiers find jobs transitioning back to civilian life,” he said. It’s where he met his wife, Joann Turner. She was retiring from the Army and he assisted her with the transition. He and Joann not only happen to share military service, but they’ve both served with the 1st TSC. She retired after serving 22 years in the Army.

make a difference

The Marine also volunteers in Louisville. He is the current Junior Vice Commandant for the Marine Corps League, Kentuckiana Detachment 729. He serves on their honor guard, marches in local parades, and volunteers for other events with the organization. Turner also serves as vice president of the Montford Point Marine Association for Louisville Chapter 22. This nonprofit organization for military veterans was founded to memorialize the legacy of the first African Americans to serve in the Marine Corps. Turner marched with them in Jeffersontown in the annual Christmas and Veterans Day parades. From military service to civil service to volunteerism, it’s clear Turner and his family are all about service.

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the search for artifacts Article by:

Melissa Newland, Guest Columnist

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he Noble Odyssey Foundation is trying to find out the answer to that question by searching under the ever changing bottom of Huron Bay. The foundation is a Michigan 501(c)3 non-profit organization that “advances public knowledge of the Great Lakes through seagoing education and research projects.” It brings together scientists, educators, and youth with an interest in underwater exploration and research to develop and support projects that will enhance public understanding of Great Lakes science and history.

40 years of research

Past projects, according to its website, have involved “studies of island ecology, invasive species, prehistoric drowned forests, underwater sinkholes and springs, geological features, historic shipwrecks and light stations.” The Noble Odyssey Foundation has conducted research projects for approximately 40 years on the Great Lakes and its shorelines with the help from collaborating scientists.

history yet to be found

In similar searches in Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, Luke Clyburn, a Sea Cadet Adult Volunteer and president of Noble Odyssey Foundation, noted, “We have located a number of drowned forest that prove where lake levels would have been in ancient times following the glaciers.

In past years, our work has been supported by Michigan Coastal Management and films have been made to show our work.” Clyburn stated that the area of Huron Bay has such a great, significant history yet to be found and that it ties in greatly with the copper trading which is dated back over 8,000 years.

exploration dives

Clyburn noted the foundation is looking at the copper age between seven and three thousand years ago and also looking for any other artifacts that would correlate to that time period. The

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exploration dive is part of a PBS documentary series titled, “America’s Ancient Industry Part 3 -The Search,” which will air in the fall sometime.

Large amounts of lead had previously been found in 2018 by Kathryn Vall in a sediment core sample that was analyzed and taken from a lake on Isle Royale, which is believed to be proof of previous mining.

cadets working with scientists

The foundation supports its work with its fleet of research vessels, professional equipment, the Great Lakes Division of Sea Cadets and many dedicated volunteers. They note that, “By involving Sea Cadets in scientific research projects, the NOF supports the Sea Cadet program, and the Great Lakes Division, NSCC in particular.” Projects are conducted on board the training vessel, Pride of Michigan, and cadets work directly with scientists and other professionals in conducting underwater collection of data and in geological, archeological and natural sciences exploration.

For more information about The Noble Odyssey Foundation, please visit the website at nobleodyssey.org

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what it means to be a sea cadet Article by:

Lynn Atkinson, Vice Chair, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps

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hat’s so great about Sea Cadets? Why do our Cadets love the program so much? Just ask the Cadets and you will get many different answers. I asked Lorenzo Gari, a former Spruance Division Sea Cadet, who is currently attending American University where he is pursuing his Masters Degree in Public Policy and serving as an Intern in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on Capitol Hill. Lorenzo joined Sea Cadets at the age of 10 and advanced to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Lorenzo told me recently that Sea Cadets was “the first place I ever felt like I was treated like an adult”. I have heard this from many Cadets, and I think it is why our program is unique. Cadets are expected to take responsibility and run the program.

They are expected to be role models and mentors for the younger Cadets. My son once told me, when he had to miss drill one Saturday to take the SAT exams, that he felt badly for letting down “his” League Cadets, since he would not be at drill to train them that day. He felt responsible for teaching and mentoring those Cadets. He and the two senior petty officers who he worked with would spend hours planning the weekly drills for the junior Cadets. They were in charge, and they took responsibility!

To be a Sea Cadet is to be a role model. What does that mean? It means that the Cadets under you admire you and want to be like you. Once, at our Annual SE Florida Flagship Competition, our Spruance Division Lead Petty Officer Robert McStravick competed in the Push-up Competition. The 100+ Cadets in attendance were cheering and whooping with every repetition! When McStravick won the competition by performing 200 push-ups, the Cadets went wild! Their regard and admiration for their LPO was striking. We all need heroes! In this organization, the senior Cadets are heroes to the junior Cadets. This is why the program works so well to build leaders. Robert is now a Lieutenant in the US Navy, has just completed his master’s degree in Security Studies at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, and is currently teaching navigation skills and seamanship to Naval Officers in Newport, Rhode Island. He will be starting Surface Warfare Officer Department Head School this year.

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To be a Sea Cadet is to challenge yourself. If it were easy, it wouldn’t be worth doing. The amazing handson training opportunities for our Cadets are like no other youth program. If there is a career in the Sea Services that

interests you, then there is a summer training that will give you a taste of that career. You can train in sailing on the USCG Tall Ship Barque Eagle. You can train in field medical training like a corpsman in the Navy. You can train in seamanship onboard a USNSCC Ship navigating through the great lakes. You can train in Construction Brigade, building structures and learning how to use weapons. You can train in Ceremonial Honor Guard. You can train in law enforcement techniques at Master-at-Arms training. To be a Sea Cadet is to push yourself out of you comfort zone and into the adult world!

To be a Sea Cadet is to be part of a team. Former Spruance Division Cadet Chief Petty Officer Bianka Harris put it this way: “There are certain individuals in this program who have truly made an impact on my path on truly finding myself. Things like taking me under their wing, telling me that I can actually be someone, or just being there in times of need. In this program everyone has each other’s backs which is something I can truly rely on. Like we always say, ‘One team. One fight’. From increasing my confidence to building my trust in others, I can truly say Sea Cadets has changed my life.” Bianka finished the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island and she is currently attending her first year (Plebe Year) at the United States Naval Academy.

What does this program do for our Cadets? In the 20 years that I have been involved in Sea Cadets, I have seen so many Cadets graduate and enter the adult world with the confidence and purpose necessary to succeed in life. I am proud of our graduates. It is my honor to support this incredible program.

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drills

Operation Karitha Article by:

Sea Cadet Petty Officer First Class Gavin Cameron, NSCC

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fter months of planning, 55 cadets and staff of the C.W. Parks Battalion and T.S. Pampanito conducted an overnight drill on Oct. 22-23, 2021, at our home base of Parks Reserve Force Training Area, Dublin CA. As a tenant unit of Camp Parks, we can request training facilities and equipment. For this drill, a Tent City consisting of a pre-fabricated base which included tents, lighting, perimeter fences, etc., the MOUT (Military Operations on Urban Terrain) site, and additional facilities were provided. Our units were able to utilize 59 acres specific to our operations.

simulated environment

INST Aldo DeAmicis, and LTJG Karl Kruger organized the drill and trained the cadets. Cadets were assigned to FOB (forward operating base) Huskey security, patrol/recon (reconnaissance), TOC (tactical operations command), Sniper Team, Medical Support at both the field and battalion aid level, and Operational Logistics. During this training weekend, cadets utilized over 70 “rubber duck” simulated weapons, simulated IEDs, heavy machine gun sound simulators, artillery sound simulators, CO2-based noise distraction devices, medical moulage kits, and medicalspecific mannequins - all provided by Camp Parks training support. An opposition force made up of adults, including Army EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) personnel, provided a touch of realism.

The mission brief

All cadets received the following simulated situation as the mission brief at the beginning of the drill weekend: “The nation of Gershopia has suffered a massive 8.3 magnitude earthquake and the United States has offered assistance with securing the countryside in preparation of Seabee Battalion 4 from Port Hueneme to arrive and assist with rebuilding infrastructure. Gershopia is a country in the Middle East bordering Afghanistan and Iran. Gershopia has endured decades of tribal wars and only recently established a fragile democracy that is threatened by neighboring countries. Parks and Pampanito cadets will deploy to Camp Husky that has been set up by the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. At Camp Husky, cadet divisions will conduct missions to support reconnaissance, medical treatment, security, engineering, and command operations.”

The operation itself

Operational Patrols required squad leaders to conduct briefings in the TOC before and upon return from patrol, and reviewing standard fiveparagraph orders the squad leaders created for each specific mission. During patrols, cadets encountered IEDs and indigenous personnel (role players), where casualties were sustained. Cadets from the medical contingent assigned as field Hospital Corpsman to each patrol assessed and treated casualties in the field. They then called for Medevac transport to the Battalion Aid Stations located at FOB Husky, where medical cadets continued both treatment and advanced medical procedures.The TOC was the heart of the drill and commanded by cadets who handled all radio communication spanning several frequencies, which were assigned to specific tasks or patrol operations. Decision-making began with adult staff, which was then quickly transferred to our senior Command Chief Nathan Li, who did an outstanding job working with his cadets and leading the TOC. Thank you to C.W. Parks Battalion and T.S. Pampanito for sharing their story about this amazing Field Operations training! Get ready for this summer where more types of these opporuntities will be available nationwide!

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cyberpatriot

the Next Generation of Cyber Defenders Article by:

Sea Cadet Public Affairs

opening doors to new opportunities

ea Cadet Corps showcased their cybersecurity capabilities during the world’s largest modeling, simulation, and training conference at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Nov. 29-Dec. 3. Sea Cadets from the Orlando-based Centurion Battalion took center stage at the 2021 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC).

In 2016, the Centurion Battalion “Netrunners” won the national CyberPatriot competition beating out thousands of other teams. In its 14th year, the CyberPatriot program has more than 5,200 teams competing of which the Sea Cadets has 27 teams enrolled.

Hope for the future can be seen in the teams’ mentor, Lt.j.g. Jesse Rodriguez, who first entered Sea Cadets as a cadet in 2012 and transitioned to midshipman in 2015. “I owe everything to the Sea Cadet youth organization and their involvement in the CyberPatriot program,” said Rodriguez. “These programs opened so many doors and provided me opportunities that no other program could in the cyber-defense realm.” Seaman Apprentice Victoria Huber who serves on the Centurion Battalion’s team says “participating in the Sea Cadets gives me a lot of hope for my future,” said Huber, who believes that her involvement will provide a pathway for future success. “I plan to join the U.S. Navy and Sea Cadets provides that good foundation.”

learning to protect our cyberspace

humbled to be on team

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“Our CyberPatriot coach, Instructor Denise Nicholson, coordinated an opportunity for our two Sea Cadet CyberPatriot teams to be on the STEM floor for emerging trends,” said Lt. Doug Evans, Commanding Officer, Centurion Battalion. “We have to protect our cyber-defenses; and these young men and women, wearing Sea Cadet uniforms, are learning how to defend it,” said Evans.

Sea Cadet Chief Petty Officer Scott Nicholson, the son of Instructor Nicholson, has been involved with the Sea Cadets for the past seven years.

Nicholson has recently been accepted into the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) program at Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. While in NROTC, he plans to continue to volunteer with the Sea Cadets as a midshipman to ensure he gives back to the program that has given him so much. “I am very proud and humbled to have been a part of the Sea Cadet and CyberPatriot teams over the past years,” said Nicholson.

Leadership skills beyond their years Instructor Nicholson said the reaction of the more than 13,000 I/ITSEC attendees during the Sea Cadet cybersecurity demonstration was impressive.

“The cadets demonstrated leadership that is often unrivaled in adults, all the way down to the youngest cadet to the senior cadet Chief. They are passionate about what they want to do and searching out for ways they can serve their community and eventually, possibly, their nation.”

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volunteering

veterans home support

Article by:

Sea Cadet Lieutenant Miles Kushnereit, NSCC

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his past November, Charlotte Hall Veterans Home reached out to US Naval Sea Cadet Corps units SN Craig B. Wibberley “Pathfinders” Division in Frederick, MD and Maryland Division in Stevensville, MD alerting them to their need for daily necessities as a result of the recent pandemic. The cadets and adult leaders went into overdrive to make sure their residents, who served our great nation, were supplied. Cadets collected donations and supplies from their local schools, sports teams, and the community.

making an effort to help veterans

Prior to Veterans Day, SN Craig B. Wibberley “Pathfinders” Division’s SA Ryan Cosgrove, USNSCC was able to involve his local swim team, the Frederick Area Swim Team (FAST), in this meaningful mission. Sea Cadet CPO Caroline Phillips, NSCC from Maryland Division was asked why is it important to provide support like this donation drive. Her response was, “These veterans sacrificed everything for our freedom. Making donations, spending time with them, and sharing a meal with them means so much. It’s the least we can do as Americans and human beings.”

money raised to support needs

SN Craig B. Wibberley “Pathfinders” Division raised an estimated $800 dollars in supplies and donations to support the veterans’ needs. The Maryland Division was able to raise $800 dollars in supplies and donations, in addition to one of the unit members donating a brand new television.

two units partner to excel

What a Bravo Zulu moment for these two units giving back in a meaningful way to veterans in need! Since 1985, The Charlotte Hall Veterans Home has provided assisted living and skilled nursing long-term care for Maryland veterans and eligible spouses. To find out more information about the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, please visit their website www.charhall.org.

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nhq news

adult training Article by:

LSC Jeffrey G. Anderson, USN (Ret.)

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y name is Jeffery Anderson and I’m excited to be the new adult volunteer training program specialist for the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps. I bring over 24 years of active duty US Navy service and 33 years of Sea Cadet experience both as a cadet and as an adult volunteer.

Sea Cadet to Volunteer

I first joined the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps at age 15 in 1985 as a member of the Pittsburgh Battalion, Pittsburgh, PA. I returned as an adult volunteer in 2003.

I’ve held the following posts: Supply Officer, Training Officer, Operations Officer, Executive Officer, Commanding Officer, Regional Director, and Commanding Officer of the Training Contingent.

enhancing knowledge

Professional development will be my number one priority. My vision is to enhance Sea Cadet officers’ knowledge and skills with high-quality, accessible training and professional development. I want to provide billet-specific training for adult volunteers at the unit and national training level. I want to provide a new volunteer training course that includes videos, Polaris courses, a short guidebook, and Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) for the adult volunteer to complete.

committed to excellence

The training team and I are committed to achieving new standards of excellence by maximizing the potential of all adult volunteers to enhance both the cadet and adult volunteer experience. Together we can make the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps program the best in the world.

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coast guard

amazing people and incredible opportunities Article by:

MIDN 3/c Annie Buelt, USCGA

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ere’s an update from a former Sea Cadet from Capitol Battalion attending the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut!

life at the coast guard academy

My time at the Coast Guard Academy has been incredible. So far, I have met so many amazing people and been provided some incredible opportunities. This past summer I spent six weeks at USCG Station New York on Staten Island where I was doing enlisted work and learning the ropes of the operational Coast Guard. Directely preceeding those weeks, about 100 of my classmates and I flew to Iceland to board USCGC Barque Eagle, the Coast Guard’s tall ship. After six days in port, we sailed for 22 days to get to Bermuda, then another 10 days to arrive back in New London.

transition in leadership

The academic year has also been rewarding (but admittedly less exciting), I am currently studying Marine and Environmental Science with a concentration in Environmental Engineering. My class will soon be putting in preferences for what kind of cadre we want to be during Swab Summer, which is the indoctrination period for incoming cadets. This is going to be an extraordinary transition in leadership development and I am looking forward to it. I am hoping all is well with Capitol Battalion and that the cadets are able to pursue as many training opportunities as possible.

For more information on the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, please visit uscga.edu

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our units

newly adopted unit Article by:

Sea Cadet Ensign Heather VanHorn, NSCC

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he Shasta Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is excited to be newly adopted by the Placer County Council of the Navy League as of September 26, 2021. Thank you for your sponsorship and we welcome any members of the Placer County Council who might be visiting our beautiful community to join us for drill.

re-entering the community

Shasta Division, like many other Sea Cadet units, struggled during the pandemic; initially losing quite a few cadets due to lack of training opportunities. Recently, the unit has been adding new cadets by the handful each month as the community reopens and training opportunities are offered. The unit is working to establish a presence at many local events.

100% training rate

This past summer, even with short notice as training evolutions were opening, the unit was fortunate to have 13 of its cadets attend trainings. The goal is to have 100% of the cadets attend at least one training per calendar year. To achieve this goal, the unit needs parental involvement, cadet engagement, and funding to assist cadets who might otherwise be unable to attend due to financial constraints.

The unit fundraises in a variety of ways:

volunteering at community events, raffling items purchased by the unit’s booster club, and donations from color guard events.

funds used to equip color guard

As the unit’s color guard equipment is looking rough these days, and to ensure the unit’s ability to provide this service in an honorable fashion, the unit will be using the $500 dollars provided by the Navy League to replace several of its flags, cases, and flag staffs. The return on this investment will support its ongoing efforts to not only honor our servicemen and women in a manner of reverence, but also to ensure that the unit can continue to support training for its cadets.

grateful for sponsorship

Shasta Division is grateful for the Navy League’s sponsorship. The faith the sponsor has placed in the unit to uphold the standards of the Sea Cadet organization, to build “leaders of character” among the youth of the community, will not be squandered.

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partnerships

Sea Cadets & Young Marines

Article by:

Sea Cadet Seaman Recruit Madilynn Penney, NSCC

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s a young teenager, I believe my generation is distracted by things like social media and video games. This generation sometimes seems to disregard the possibility of achieving something great.

Life is meant to create meaningful relationships. By being in Sea Cadets, I believe it will help shape my generation into becoming stable adults able to create meaningful relationships and live and lead our country.

conjoined training

On October 16, 2021, we had one of our many conjoined trainings with the Young Marines. This opportunity to have conjoined trainings with the Young Marines was truly amazing! We were out at the Titusville Marina with Coast Guard Auxiliary members. The auxiliary members taught us some helpful navigational skills to help us always find where we are.

comradery building

In my opinion, it is very important to come together and train. It’s very gratifying to see and learn things with some new faces -- not to mention

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the Young Marines were very polite and thoughtful, adding humorous aspects to our comradery. Both organizations, when together, did many great things for our community and helped in guiding us into making tactful decisions.

out on the water

Since our Sea Cadet unit had a five-day training at this location the previous summer, most of us were already experienced with handling power boats. It was nice to have a refresher, however, and to watch the Young Marines’ faces as they lit up from excitement when they were able to drive the boats. It was a beautiful day and it was wonderful to spend time with everyone and to be back out on the water.

Truly amazing experiences

In Sea Cadets, I’ve done things I wouldn’t have the chance to do on a normal daily basis. This program is truly amazing. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to write about my experiences and be a part of this program. I am proud to be able to call myself a U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps cadet.

Navy

Honoring the Sea Cadet to Navy Legacy Article by:

Sea Cadet LTJG Joe Martin, NSCC

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hank you to U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Lt. Cmdr. Joseph T. Martin for providing a truly special Sea Cadet to Navy Legacy moment. In this photo, Lt. Cmdr. Martin and U.S. Navy Ensign Joseph P. Martin examine the blade of their family’s heirloom naval officer sword upon Ensign Martin’s graduation from Officer Candidate School (OCS).

a sword heirloom

Like all military officer swords, there is a place on the blade where the owner’s name can be etched. This sword now bears the original owner’s name, Cmdr. Paul Carr, who is Lt. Cmdr.

Martin’s father-in-law. The names of both Martins have been added to sword blade, with room for two additional names.

generational connection

LCDR Martin was a Sea Cadet in the 1970s representing Training Ship Midway and Hancock Squadron. He later commanded Diablo Squadron in Concord, California when Ensign Martin was a Sea Cadet. Ensign Martin later enlisted in the Navy and served 14 years as an aviation rescue swimmer before applying for OCS. During his enlisted career, Ensign Martin served for a time in a squadron within Carrier Air Wing Five - the same Air Group where his grandfather, 58 years earlier, served as a pilot in VF-55. Lt. Cmdr.

Martin remains active in the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps commanding Capitol Battalion, in Olympia, Washington.

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music & BAND

attention all sea cadet musicians Article by:

Sea Cadet Lieutent Commander Jo-Anne Dao, NSCC

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he Band of the West Division, along with Sea Cadet musicians from all across the nation, will form the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Band to perform in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C.

train at the naval school of music

We will be traveling first to train at the Naval School of Music, in Washington D.C. and then to perform a series of meaningful concerts in our nation’s capital, culminating in representing the Sea Cadet Corps at the National Independence Day Parade down Constitution Avenue.

“music is our mission”

I know the cadets who will participate in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will feel a sense of pride knowing they are working for the greater good of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. We are looking nationwide for all qualified musicians to come and support our mission.

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necessary qualifications Qualifications Include: • Must play concert band instruments only.

• Limited billets will be available, and cadets must be instrument-proficient and able to quickly learn new music. We are looking for the best of the best.

• Must have passed RTC or NLCC Orientation prior to participation.

• Because there are limited billets - start practicing for auditions. Sea Cadets and League Cadets interested in this opportunity must audition for selection. Online auditions will be held in April 2022. Details will be available soon.

Training dates: late June through July 4, 2022.

scuba

diving at pearl harbor Article by:

Sea Cadet Public Affairs

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ixteen-year-old Sea Cadet Petty Officer 3rd Class Jack Dabb, from Battleship New Jersey (BB-62) Division in Camden, New Jersey, had the privilege of participating in the first live dive to USS Utah (BB-31), submerged in Pearl Harbor for 80 years. Dabb is also the youngest member of the Classic Diving Organization, LLC, and participates in deep-sea dives on historic vessels.

crew member and safety diver

With cooperation between the U.S. Navy and the National Park Service, the Classic Diving Organization chose Dabb to participate in this rare event. “Jack was selected to participate as a crew member and safety diver for the USS Utah live dive broadcast with the National Park Service due to his vast experience with the MK-V diving apparatus,” said U.S. Navy Master Diver John Hopkins, Jr., and co-founder of the Classic Diving Organization, who is stationed at Hickam Air Force Base in Pearl Harbor.

80th anniversary for uss utah

“Jack was an important team member; and with his assistance, it made the event so much easier. This event was to return attention to the salvage efforts that took place after the attack on Dec. 7, 1941. This was the first live dive event for Utah, and it was the final piece for the remembrance events for the 80th anniversary of the attack,” said Hopkins. He added that Dabb has participated with the diving organization on other events in the past.

time, effort, and work ethic

“He flawlessly folded into our team, and all of us, including the Park Service personnel, appreciated his time, effort, and great work ethic. It is always a joy to work with Jack, and I look forward to working with him again in the future,” said Hopkins.

our history means everything

What does Dabb think about all this?

“Diving on the USS Utah was an experience like no other. I truly can never express what this opportunity means to me because it was so monumental. It made me realize that without history, we have no future.”

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history & heritage

Preserving World War II History Article by:

Sea Cadet Public Affairs

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ea Cadet Chief Petty Officer Kurt Schindele, interviewed Gunner’s Mate Chief Bob Dickenson, a 97-year-old submarine veteran who served multiple tours in the Pacific theater.

The Clermont Battalion is dedicated to preserving the history of service and tradition of the U.S. Navy one story at a time. Clermont Battalion Commanding Officer Lt. Gary Schindele, NSCC, father of Sea Cadet Chief Kurt Schindele is proud of his son and his unit for taking on this responsibility.

preserving the navy legacy

“We can only learn from history if we know about that history. With the ever-decreasing number of World War II veterans alive, I feel that it is more important than ever to capture as much information about that era as possible when it is still available to receive a first-hand account,” said

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Lt. Schindele. “It is also the Chief’s responsibility to preserve and pass on the history of the Navy, and these interviews serve as an excellent history and heritage teaching moment for our Sea Cadets.”

remembering the past

Dickenson discussed and shared the mementos he has saved from his service, some of which include commendation letters from Adm. Chester Nimitz and Adm. James Forrestal. During his service, Dickenson survived four successful war patrols onboard the USS Queenfish (SS-393) and contributed to destroying 45,000 tons of enemy shipping, personally sinking two enemy ships using the USS Queenfish’s 3-inch deck gun.

wwii sailor’s accomplishments

Dickenson received the following awards during his Naval career: American Campaign Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Campaign Ribbon, Navy Commendation Medal, Qualified Submarine Warfare, and Good Conduct Medal.

s e e t h e n e w u p d at e d u n i f o r m m a n u a l now posted on Homeport!!

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Sea Cadet Chief Petty Officer List Bravo Zulu to these exceptional leaders of character!

Advancements from 01OCT21 to 16FEB22

Adam Heckl Aidan Dlugacz Aiden Stewart Allison Ross Allison Shipley Andon Peacock Andrea Chavarri Andrew Green Anthony Longano Anthony Russo Arik Getchell Austin Tompkins Benjamin Evans Brandt Deephippen Breeanna Lapenna Caden Hall Caroline Phillips Carson Smith Chance Beck Conner Doppelmayr Elijah Lisenby Emilio Chavez Emma Rippo Emma Velazquez-Fernando Eric Realmuto Ethan Hart Francis Colon Gabriella Desmarais Gethin Williams Graham Taggart Halley Clark Harrison Inman Isaac Gabriel Isabel Flores Isabella Eydelsteyn Jacob Dineen James Kelleher Jeffrey Garino

Jilliyn Bales-Dollar Joe Whiteside John Jackson John Masson Jonah Krepps Jonathan Kon Joseph Peterson Kathleen Virsik Katlynn Anderson Leah Linhardt Lucas Lu Lucas Vishinski Lukas Serenko Luke Terry Malina Sketchley Marshal Maguire Matthew Festa Miguel-Aris Barlisan Nathan Juhasz Nathan Rastovac Nicholas Mayes Noah Ashe Noah Green Parker Redmond Pierce Blackman Ryan Austin Sarah Evans Soo-Ahn Kim Stevens Roberson Tanner Long Timothy Young Travis Finning Trenton Leblanc Tyler Clark Walter Ulmer III Warren Dietrich William Julka Zhihao Qi

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