BEACON February 2019 February 2019
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Beacon layout by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs
Commanding Officer, NSA Souda Commanding Officer, NSA Souda BayBay Capt. Ryan T. Tewell Capt. Ryan T. Tewell Executive Officer Executive Officer Cmdr. Cmdr.Werner WernerRauchenstein J. Rauchenstein Command Master Chief Command Master Chief CMDCM Brian Neal McDonough CMDCM T. Olds
Beacon Staff/Public Staff/Public Affairs Affairs Office Office Beacon JackyFisher Fisher Jacky
Public Affairs Officer, 266-1244 Public Affairs Officer, DSN: 266-1244
JoelDiller Diller Joel
Assistant Public Affairs Officer, 266-1392 Assistant Public Affairs Officer, DSN: 266-1392
KostasFantaousakis Fantaousakis Kostas
Community Relations, 266-1348 Community Relations, DSN: 266-1348
MC2 Kelly Agee Contact Email (All PAO personnel): Contact Email (All PAO personnel):
Public Affairs Specialist, DSN: 266-1642
SoudaBayPAO@eu.navy.mil SoudaBayPAO@eu.navy.mil
Port Operations Facility Response Team boats close off a simulated spill during an oil spill response training at Hellenic Navy Base Marathi, January 30. (Photo by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs).
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Triad Corner CAPT Tewell
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Reenlistments
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Sailors in the Spotlight
The Gouge
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Community Outreach
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Presidents Day
February Naval History
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Awards and Quarters
ON THE COVER: MM2 Willis Browning, right, and BMSN Matthew Baez respond to a simulated spill during an oil spill response training at Hellenic Navy Base Marathi, January 30. (Photo by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs).
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Triad Corner
Team Souda, What a winter we have had here in Crete this year! Record Dispatch (Off-base)” and enter this number 282-102-1911. breaking rain fall during the months of January and Now create a contact named “Non-Emergency Dispatch (OffFebruary that continues to present numerous challenges for Base)” and enter this number 282-102-1223. O.K…moving on everyone on the base and across the island, both at work to a and at home. You’ve all experienced some sort of disruption lighter topic …. in your lives, power outages, water outages, flooding at Spring-time is quickly approaching and it’s not too early to some homes, detoured driving routes due to roads being start making plans to explore this beautiful island. If you need washed away, and delayed or cancelled operations at work. ideas of what to do, visit MWR’s website, Facebook page, or Many are still dealing with the aftermath of flooded homes walk on over to Kriti Info for trips, events, or places to visit. and damaged property. Through this challenging time, Kriti Info has moved into and is now co-located with the thank you for your perseverance to continue meeting our Outdoor Rec Center. This is now your one-stop-shop for “what mission of supporting the fleet and war fighter. Where you to do” and to get the equipment to do it. can, lend a helping hand for someone who is still trying to The island of Crete has plenty of opportunities for you to pick up the pieces. make incredible memories, so do your part to ensure you While we’re talking about challenging times, let’s discuss make positive ones. Remember to get your car checked out what to do in some situations you may find yourself in while before taking a long road trip and always travel with at least 1 you’re “off base”. If you’re in a car accident, call dispatch. friend, family member or Shipmate. If you travel off the island, If you witness a car accident, call dispatch. If you’re with do not forget to register your itinerary with STEP “Smart someone who is having a medical Traveler Enrollment Program” at https://step.state.gov. emergency, call dispatch. If the road you’re driving on is Remember that each and everyone here at Souda Bay blocked for any reason flooding, fallen rocks, protesters, a is VITAL for mission success. Only with you, the team heard of sheep out for a Sunday stroll seemingly without succeeds!! Enjoy being stationed on this island and in their shepherd, call dispatch. Are you picking up on the Europe, but do so PREPARED! If you have questions or common theme here? need help, “Ask the Chief ” or come and talk to me The dispatch operators know who to contact for any type anytime. Hooyah Shipm mates!! of situation - so you don’t have to! This is about getting important and emergent information out quickly and properly. Now, I want to make sure you all know how to call the emergency dispatch number, so please, take out your cell phone … now … and create a contact named “Emergency
Please tune in to the monthly U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa podcast series "On the Horizon; Navigating the European and African Theaters," featuring Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, Italy,. You can listen to ADM Foggo's 6th podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/user-561475303/on-the-horizon-episode-6
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THE GOUGE
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EVENTS - FLIGHTLINE ACTIVITY - PORT OPERATIONS
AMMO TRANSFER OPERATIONS FACILITY RESPONSE TEAM
SA Souda Bay was evaluated by the Command Assessment of Readiness and Training (CART) assessors from the Regional Training Team and Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC), February 6-7, 2019. The purpose of CART is to evaluate Naval Security Force plans, installation preplanned responses, standard operating procedures, and the proficiency of the Anti-Terrorism Training Team and Installation Training Team’s ability to plan, brief, evaluate and debrief. CART is the first phase of achieving the Communications and Naval Security Forces mission. (Photos by MA3 Ronald Banks)
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EMMANUEL COLLEGE VISIT
SA Souda Bay’s Port Operations Facility Response Team conducted oil spill response training at Hellenic Naval Base Marathi, January 30, 2019. The team of environmental specialists provided training on proper techniques and procedures for containing a spill. (Photos by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affaris)
two time WINNER
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Community Outreach
Photos by Kostas Fantaousakis, Public Affairs
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SA Souda Bay’s Public Affairs Department coordinated with the Second Class Petty Officer Association (SCPOA) and the USS Arlington (LPD 24) to clean-up at the scenic location of Apostoloi Park in Chania.
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olunteers from NSA Souda Bay and 95th Reconnaissance Squadron delivered clothing donations to the St. Charalampos Community Support Center in Lentariana, Chania, February 22. The center, which is run by the local St. Charalampos church, provides support for local families in need.
T Pictured above, 19 volunteers from the SCPOA collected several bags of trash Saturday, January 26. Below, service members assigned to USS Arlington (LPD 24) participated in the second round of the park clean-up finishing the work started by the SCPOA, February 12.
wo shifts of volunteers from NSA Souda Bay visited the Souda Shelter Project, February 23. The project consisted of feeding, playing and socializing with the dogs, and a opening food packages.
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Photos by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs
Reenlistments
SUPER BOWL WATCH PARTY
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SA Souda Bay’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation held a Super Bowl LIII party at Shipmates, February 3-4, 2019. Sailors in attendance got to watch the game as well as enjoy door prizes, games and an appetizer buffet. The New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3.
Sailor Reenlisting- HM3 Lori Romanuk/Reenlisting Officer- CWO4 Marcus Watkins
Sailors predict which team they think are going to win in a game of football pool.
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Sailor Reenlisting- MA3 Joslynn Watkins/ Reenlisting Officer- CWO4 Marcus Watkins
Sailor Reenlisting- BM2 Kaitlyn Burke/ Reenlisting Officer- CDR. Joshua Jones (left)
Service members watch the Super Bowl. Page 10
MASN Robert Olmos won a football. Page 11
A TASTE OF HISTORY AND HERITAGE
Naval History for the month of February 1945- Feb. 23
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1984- feb. 8 1933- feb. 25 Four days after landing on Iwo Jima, an invasion where uncommon valor was a common virtue, the United States flag is raised on Mt. Suribachi
Capt. John Paul Jones takes command of Bonhomme Richard (formerly Duc de Duras), which was given to the United States by King Louis XVI of France.
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1893- feb. 28
1933 - USS Ranger (CV 4), the US Navy’s first true aircraft carrier, is launched.
Naval Aviator/Astronaut Bruce McCandless II makes the first untethered spacewalk as he flies some 300 feet from the Space Shuttle Challenger in the first test of the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU).
1944- Feb. 26 Lt. Colonel John Glenn, USMC, becomes the first American to orbit the Earth. Recovery is by USS Noa (DD-841).
1974- Feb. 22
The first true U.S. Navy battleship, USS Indiana (BB 1), launches.
2017 Feb. 3
1919- feb. 23
The first ship named for an enlisted man, USS Osmond Ingram (DD 255), is launched.
Sue Sophia Dauser, Superintendent of the Navy’s Nurse Corps, is the first woman in the Navy to receive the rank of captain. Lt. j.g. Barbara Ann (Allen) Rainey becomes the first Navy designated female aviator
The aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVN 65) is decommissioned in a ceremony held in the ship’s hangar bay. The ceremony marks the end the ship’s nearly 55-year career, and is the first decommissioning of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Source: https://www.history.navy.mil
Presidents Day
Out of the 45 presidents, 29 have served in the U.S. military, with six having served in the U.S. Navy. (from top left to bottom right) John F. Kennedy, Lydon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald R. Carter, Jimmy Carter and George H. W. Bush.
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very year on the third Monday of February we celebrate Presidents Day. This year it fell on Monday, February 18, 2019. This day became a holiday in 1800 following the death of America’s first president George Washington in 1799. It was not until late 1879 that it became a federal holiday.
FUN FACT: Presidents Day never falls on the actual birthday of any American president. George Washington, William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan have February birthdays, but their birthdays either come too early or too late to coincide with Presidents Day.
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PO2 Mitchell Jacobs
Sailor of the 4th Quarter for Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Hometown: Smyrna, Tennessee Service Time: 3 years Interests: Being outdoors, Diving
“I like getting to meet all the different people and getting to know everybody’s background stories such as some of the people that have been in a while or some of the GSs and civilians that used to be military and now they are still working for the government.”
Q- Why did you join the Navy? A- I originally wanted to go dive through the Navy and to be debt free when I went to school. Q-Where do you see yourself in 5 years? A- To be part of a spec war team. Q-Proudest Navy Accomplishment? A-Making second class within 2 years. Q-How does it feel to be chosen as JSOQ? A-It feels pretty great, it will be good for my career as well.
PO3 Steven Wolski
Junior Sailor of the 4th Quarter for Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Hometown: Kapolei, Hawaii Service Time: 2 years Interests: Listening to music outdoors, Gaming
“It feels great especially since my dad was in the Navy because he knows what kind of accomplishment that is so it feels great that I get to tell my dad that I am working hard and it great to know that the command knows about my work. ”
Q- Why did you join the Navy? A- To follow in the footsteps of my father who was in the Navy. When I graduated high school I was like ‘man I’m tired of school’, but ended up going to school anyways. Q-Where do you see yourself in 5 years? A-I see myself at least a 2nd class, maybe a first class. I see myself being in charge of a group of Sailors helping them succeed and mentor and help them to become great Sailors. Q-Favorite thing about serving? A- Meeting new people and making lifelong connections. Now that I have been in the Navy every command or school I’ve been to it has felt like a new family every time. I never feel like I am too far away from home I always feel like I have people who care for me. Q-Proudest Navy Accomplishment? A-Getting my first Navy challenge coin from LCDR Tanski when I helped with one of his computers.
Awards at Quarters February 2019
Photos by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs
AWARDEES
Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal MAC Hernandez
Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal CE1 Ardiladelgado AC1 Clemmons MA1 Tanis MA2 Marvin Letter of Commendation MASA Anderson Ms. Kriaraki Bldg. Energy Monitor Recognition Mr. Dimitri Manning Ms. Georgia Riga
Senior Sailor of the Quarter MA1 Moore Sailor of the Quarter MM2 Lizotte Junior Sailor of the Quarter MA3 Pappalardo Blue Jacket of the Quarter ABHAA MANN
Civilian Year Recognition Mr. Katsirdakis, MWR (35 yrs). Mr. Kouridakis, Fire Dept. (25 yrs). Mr. Mavredakis, Fire Dept. (25 yrs). Mr. Papousakis, Fire Dept. (25 yrs). Mr. Piperakis, Fire Dept. (25 yrs). Mr. Poniridis, Fire Dept. (25 yrs). Ms. Peraki, MWR (25 yrs). Ms. Papadaki, Emer. Man (25 yrs). Mr. Papagrigorakis, MWR (25 yrs).
CONGRATULATIONS AWARDEES!
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