BEACON January 2019
The Beacon Warfighting First, Operate Forward, Be Ready Warfighting First, Operate Forward, Be Ready
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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
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Assistant Public Affairs Officer, 266-1392 Assistant Public Affairs Officer, DSN: 266-1392
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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
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A scenic view of the Meteora rock formation in central Greece. The name means "lofty"or "elevated". This location hosts one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. The six remaining (of an original twenty four) monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. It is located near the town of Kalambaka at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly. (Source: Wikipedia.org; photo by MC2 Chris Henry, American Forces Network)
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A Taste of Naval History in the Month of January
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Community Outreach
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Port Ops Supports USS Kearsarge
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January Awards Ceremony
ON THE COVER: Lt. Brandon Meskimen, NSA Souda Bay Port Services Officer, watches pier side as tug boats from Souda Bay Port Operations pull the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as it arrives in Souda Bay for a scheduled port visit, Jan. 8, 2019. (Photo by MC2 Kelly Agee). See page 6 for more about the Kearsarge's visit.
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many departments on the installation and highlight the great work we do here every day. Port and Air operations continue to provide service to transiting units in support of 6th Fleet operations. Whether it’s a port visit from a capital ship, a gas & go event, a distinguished visitor, or an entire detachment coming through, I’m confident this installation stands ready to support. It’s been challenging and exciting for me and my family to be stationed on this island. There’s as much opportunity to play hard as there is to work hard. Use your liberty time wisely and see as much of this beautiful
country and the region as you can. Take time to keep those New Year’s resolutions that you made about getting fit, enrolling in college classes, making new friends, learning to speak Greek, improving your relationships, or even sleeping more – I know you won’t regret it. I am looking forward to meeting the challenges that 2019 presents. I know that Team Souda will continue to excel as we extend the warfighting capability of our Navy and our Nation to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and all over the world.
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hope everyone had a fantastic Holiday season with a good mix of rest and recreation. Before I get in to 2019, I want to thank each of you for doing your part to close out 2018 supporting the Fleet, fighter and family! For the Fleet & fighter, supporting SOCEUR’s Jackal Stone exercise involved just about every department on the installation. From Marathi Piers to top side to NAMFI barracks to extended Galley hours, this islandwide exercise for Special Operation Forces from both the host nation and the U.S. culminated in 64 mission sorties, 63 logistics sorties, 429,538 pounds of cargo, 313 passengers and multiple CCM (Combatant Craft Medium – SOCEURs boats) sorties. Bravo Zulu! Family support included a variety of activities and events to help those who are overseas, maybe for the first time, away from family and friends back home. Thanksgiving and Christmas meals at the Galley, MWR’s beautiful tree lighting ceremony (that even foul weather couldn’t hold back!), Christmas cookies for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day watch standers compliments of the Fire Department, midnight services at the Chapel, and Public Affairs and the Chapel’s four successful deliveries of Christmas gifts and food to local organizations that brought smiles to many faces, young and old. This was truly a Team Souda effort, both on and off the installation. Throughout 2018, this installation supported a variety of operations for the AOR as well as national security interests. In May, USS Harry S Truman pulled in for a Page 4
port visit while operating in the 6th Fleet AOR. Then in June, the airfield opened in the early morning hours for Air Force One to conduct a ‘gas and go’ event as President Trump traveled from a summit in Canada to another in North Korea. NAVFAC held a ribbon cutting ceremony in July, officially opening the Intermodal Road that now connects NSA Souda Bay to the Hellenic Navy Base. This major construction project provides a more direct and safe route for the movement of critical equipment, logistic materials and supplies. Services topside were enhanced in August with the addition of a new fire truck that was placed in service in a traditional ‘wetting down’ ceremony. Shortly after I took command in August, I was honored to host a former USS Tallahatchie Sailor, Mr. Mark Aronoff. Mark served as an ASM3 on board Tallahatchie when she was assigned to Naval Support Detachment Souda Bay, long before it was commissioned as an installation. If you’re in the waiting area outside my office there’s a photo of the Tallahatchie. Take a closer look at that photo and you’ll see an early model Liberty shuttle! Looking at 2019, it’s fast shaping up to be busy with inspections and operations. Last year there were a variety of drills topside and at Marathi. These drills were in preparation for a CART (Command Assessment of Readiness & Training) inspection next month, from 4 to 8 February. This all hands evolution will encompass
Please tune in to the new 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 5th podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/user-561475303/on-the-horizon-episode-5
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Port Ops Supports USS KEARSARGE
Story and photos by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs
ECO CHALLENGE 2000m Swim Drones Aren’t Child’s Play Anymore
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Most Drones operate in the 900MHz, 1.2, 2.4, or 5.8 GHz range. The 900MHz through 2.4GHz frequencies are used for the video downlinks from the drone and the 5.8 GHz is used to control the flight of the drone. Video Downlinks, Wi-Fi Networks, as well as Bluetooth devices operate within these bands.
n January 8, 2019 the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) moored pierside in Souda Bay, Greece for a scheduled visit. Sailors and personnel assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay Port Operations Department help moor the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship as it arrived for a scheduled port visit. Bravo Zulu and a job well done to all these Sailors involved in the evolution.
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ver the past two to three years the drone market has expanded significantly. Drones have gone from tactical to practical and has become child’s play, but have they? More and more each day we hear in the News how drones are becoming more of an everyday use item. Companies like Amazon, Dominos, UPS, and FEDEX all are looking to or have started a drone delivery service. You can’t go into a department store, hobby shop, or tech shop without seeing drones for sale. Drones have even made the top 10 on children’s Christmas list. But buyer beware… Two of the most important aspects of owning and flying drones, especially in foreign countries is the frequency on which these fun devices operate and the Host Nation laws that are applied to them. Drone frequencies that are good in the U.S. may not be good in Europe or other countries. For example, the drone you just purchased on line from the U.S., the operating frequencies may be used for a completely other function in Rota, Naples, or Souda Bay. This could result in your drone control commands being interfered with and potentially causing your drone to crash, fly off on its own, or your drone may interfere with a key civil/military communication function at your location.
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So why should you care? There is a high risk of interfering with a legally allocated frequency or device. If your drone is the cause of interference there is a possibility that you can be fined and have to pay for lost revenue as well as losing your very expensive toy. In the U.S. there are laws that restricts who, where, and how drones can be operated. You may even be required to register with the Federal Aviation Agency. In most European countries, drone use is highly restricted and operating one in the wrong place at the wrong time can result in the loss of your device and a hefty fine. If you decide to purchase a drone, understand the restrictions and ask yourself if it be operated in the country you’re planning to use it in. Will you have issues while operating it from a wireless control stand point? Drones can be fun so enjoy them, but safely and free from monetary fines. If you have questions or would like to learn more, contact Mr. Chris Knapp, Souda Bay Installation Spectrum Manager (ISM), at 266-1358/1338 or the Navy and Marine Corps Spectrum Office Europe at 626-2004/3738/5354. Web References: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) - Drones -https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/ -https://www.uavsystemsinternational.com/dronelaws-by-country -https://www.uavsystemsinternational.com/dronelaws-by-country/italy-drone-laws/
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Advancement in Rank
Photos by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs
Community Outreach
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SA Souda Bay Public Affairs in coordination with the base Chapel, collected and delivered a large number of holiday gifts to four different locations in Chania this holiday season.
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n January 10, 2019 Lt. Alfredo Perez, flightPA surgeon for Branch Health Clinic Souda Bay, was promoted to Got a ComRel idea? Contact for guidance. Got a ComRel idea? Contact PA for guidance. Lieutenant Commander by Capt. Dipak Nadkarni, Senior Medical Officer for the Branch Health Clinic Souda Bay. Capt. Jonathan Colston, U.S. Air Force, pinned on the gold cluster collar devices. Congratulations to We volunteer, but ALWAYS provide quality service! We volunteer, but ALWAYS provide quality service! LCDR Perez on his advancement.
First stop, on November 20, was the Chania Daily Care Center for Children and Young Adults that provides support for 22 boys. A group of Sailors, civilians and family members from NSA Souda Bay delivered the gifts during a heartwarming ceremony and were treated to local holiday sweets, such as kourampiedes and melomakarona. The boys asked the Sailors to play soccer and basketball with them and base volunteers were more than happy to join the fun and games.
Next stop on December 21 was the St. Nektarios Girls Care Center which provides support for 20 girls (left photo). All boys and girls in these two facilities received individual gifts and holiday wishes from base volunteers. On that same day, a large number of gifts were delivered to the Smile of the Child Organization during a charity bazaar held at the 115th Combat Wing, Hellenic Air Force, Officer's Club (middle photo). Finally, a significant amount of clothing donations and food supplies were delivered to the Mouzouras village Community Center, in support of several local families in need (right photo). BZ Team Souda for spreading the Holiday spirit! Page 8 Page 8
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A TASTE OF naval HISTORY HERITAGE
for the month of January
1776- Jan. 5
The first Continental Navy squadron is ordered to sea by Congress to seek the British off coasts of the Carolinas and Rhode Island and in the Chesapeake Bay. Ships are: USS Alfred, USS Columbus, USS Andrea Doria, USS Cabot, USS Providence, USS Hornet, USS Wasp, and USS Fly under Commodore Esek Hopkins.
1905- Jan. 11
1954- Jan. 21
The gunboat Petrel (PG 2) becomes the first U.S. Navy ship to enter Pearl Harbor, then Territory of Hawaii, by way of a newly-dredged channel.
The world’s first nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus (SSN-571), is christened and launched at Groton, Conn.
1913- Jan. 26
1962- Jan. 1
1813- Jan. 12
During Operation Desert Storm, HSL-44 (Det 8) SH-60Bs from USS Nicholas (FFG 47), along with Kuwaiti and Army vessels, engage and neutralize Iraqi forces on nine oil platforms in the Durrah oil field.
2000- Jan. 2 The body of John Paul Jones is laid in its final resting place in the Chapel of the Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.
1944- Jan. 29
During the War of 1812, the frigate Chesapeake, commanded by Capt. Samuel Evans, captures British merchant Volunteer and two days later, British brig Liverpool Hero. The battleship USS Missouri (BB 63) is christened. Built at the New York Navy Yard, her keel was laid on Jan. 6, 1941. Design10 by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs Page
1991- Jan. 18
The Navy SEAL teams were established with Teams One and Two, formed with personnel from Underwater Demolition Teams.
1973- Jan. 27
Retired Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., the 19th Chief of Naval Operations, dies at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C. The Paris Peace Accords are signed, ending U.S. participation in the Vietnam War.
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2018 Year in Review NSA SOUDA BAY Events
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ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of project P908 Intermodal Access Road was held with representatives from NSA Souda Bay, NAVFAC, 115th Hellenic Air Force base, and the construction contractor on July 25. (Photos by Joel Diller, Public Affairs)
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ol. Brimpilis, 115th HAF commanding officer, and Capt. Brad J. Collins shook hands during the ribbon cutting ceremony. (Photo by Joel Diller, Public Affairs)
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SA Souda Bay participated in various scenarios that simulated command-level and tactical decision-making that were evaluated by a Regional Training Team as part of an Operational Readiness Assessment in June 2018. Pictured above, a firefighter assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay pulled a fire hose during a forward lay skill evaluation drill, Pictured below, Sailors assigned to Security Forces participate in anti-terrorism training exercises. (Photos by Joel Diller, Public Affairs)
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SA Souda Bay personnel pushed a new engine into the fire house during a "wet down ceremony" at the installation fire house, August 27. (Photo by Joel Diller, Public Affairs)
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tilianos Saravelakis, a firefighter assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay sprayed water onto a new fire engine during a "wet down ceremony" at the installation fire house, August 27. (Photo by Joel Diller, Public Affairs)
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ArmistIce Day
PAST MEETS PRESENT
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apt. Ryan T. Tewell, commanding officer Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, posed for a photo with Mark Aronoff, a former Aviation Support Mechanic 3rd Class Petty Officer, who was stationed on board USS Tallahatchie County (AVB-2) during his tour of NSA Souda Bay. Mr. Aronoff returned to NSA Souda Bay after 49 years. (Photo by MC2 Kelly Agee)
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articipants of the Armistice Day Remembrance Ceremony paid their respects to the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and honor the 116,516 Americans who died and more than 200,000 who were wounded in the Great War at the Souda Bay Allied War Cemetery in Souda Bay, November 11. (Photo by Kelly Agee, Public Affairs)
EMMANUEL COLLEGE VISIT M aster at-Arms 3rd Class Petty Officer Jeff Myer, a Military Working Dog Handler, brought Gerry to the 'Blessing of the Animals' ceremony held on board Naval Support Activity Souda Bay Oct. 7. Lt. John Bethell, command chaplain, held a 'Blessing of the Animals' ceremony for parishioners and animal lovers a like. Since the 13th century, the celebration known as the ‘Blessing of the Animals’ has been conducted in churches around the world each October in honor of Francis, the patron of animals and the environment. (Photo by Jacky Fisher, Public Affairs)
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aval Support Activity Souda Bay won the Commander's Cup Basketball Tournament for the 2nd straight time by defeating the team from NAMFI in the championship game. Pictured left, Keimondre Turner, the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, takes a jump shot during the final game. NSA Souda Bay Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Fitness hosted the event. (Photo by Joel Diller, Public Affairs)
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Weather Station SOUDA BAY
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lectronics Technician 2nd Class Claire Bailey and Electronics Technician 1st Class Justin Dane installed a solar noon alignment kit onto a wind tower on board Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece on July 23. (Photo by Joel Diller, Public Affairs)
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he Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport ships USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) and USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7) moored near one another in Souda Bay, during a routine port visit. Trenton and Carson City are two of nine expeditionary fast transport ships in Military Sealift Command's inventory. (Photo by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs)
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SS Bulkeley (DDG 84) arrived in port at NSA Souda Bay on Oct 1. USS Bulkeley is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer and is the 34th destroyer of its class. (Photos by U.S. Naval Forces Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet)
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he Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) entered port in Souda Bay, Oct. 6. Winston S. Churchill, homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, conducted naval operations in the 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (Photos by MC2 Evan Thompson, Navy Public Affairs Support Element East)
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Detachment performed pre-flight maintenance .S. Air Force1 RC-135V/W Rivet Joint aircraft with the procedures on an Air Force RC-135V/W Rivet Joint1aircraft 95th Reconnaissance Squadron Detachment undergoes at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, April 12. These pre-flight maintenance procedures at Naval Support Activity procedures are conducted before every mission. are conducted Souda Bay April 12, 2018. These procedures .S. Force RC-135V/W Rivet .S. Air Air Force RC-135V/W Rivet Joint Joint aircraft aircraft with with the the (Photos by Joel Diller, Public Affairs) before every mission. 95th 95thReconnaissance ReconnaissanceSquadron SquadronDetachment Detachment11undergoes undergoes pre-flight pre-flight maintenance maintenance procedures procedures at at Naval Naval Support Support Activity Activity Souda Bay April 12, 2018. These procedures are conducted Souda Bay April 12, 2018. These procedures are conducted before before every every mission. mission.
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V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircrafts assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit landed at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay on March 4. NSA Souda Bay's strategic location in the 6th Fleet AOR makes it a prime way station for transiting units. (Photos by Joel Diller, Public Affairs)
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passing through PASSING THROUGH A passing through n F/A-18 Hornet aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 transited US. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay on April 17, 2018. Squadrons and units transit through all yearto round. nn F/A-18 F/A-18 Hornet Hornet aircraft aircraft assigned assigned to Marine Marine n F/A-18 Hornet aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 transited Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 transited Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 transited US. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay on 17, 2018. US.US. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay ononApril April 17, 2018. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay April 17, Squadrons and units transit through all year round. Squadrons and units transit through all year round.
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cenic views of USS Harry S. Truman moored at Marathi piers. Truman conducted a scheduled four-day port visit, the first since departing her homeport in Norfolk, VA. approximately six weeks prier. Truman continue to operate in the 6th Fleet area of operations. (Photos by LT Andrew Stopchick, Port Services Officer)
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THE GOUGE GOUGE usns arctic visits souda bay
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ailors aboard USS Carney (DDG64) stand in formation for a command photo during the ships port visit to NSA Souda Bay, Greece. USS Carney departed on Nov. 8 to continue operations in the area of responsibility. (Photos by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet)
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group of A-10 Thunderbolt II's, commonly known as the "Warthog", group of A-10 Thunderbolt II's, commonly as theII's, "Warthog", group of A-10known Thunderbolt landed at NSA Souda Bay, 11 July commonly the "Warthog", at NSAknown SoudaasBay, 11 July 2018. The "Warthog" is a single-seat,landed landed at NSA Souda Bay,isJuly 11. The twin turbofan engine, straight wing jet 2018. The "Warthog" a single-seat, is a sigle-seat, twin turbofan aircraft flown by the U.S. Air Force. "Warthog" twin turbofan engine, straight wing jet engine, jet U.S. aircraft by aircraftstraight flownwing by the Airflown Force. the U.S. Air Force. (Photo by Joel Diller, Public Affairs)
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First Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medals Story and Photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Nelson, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
ECO 2000m PorterCHALLENGE Sailor Missile Defender of theSwim Year
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became one of the Ballistic Missile Defense watchstanders when Porter along with [USS] Ross launched 56 Tomahawk missiles in 2017. As a Lt. j.g., Anderson trained all six tactical action officers on Porter, and led them through 32 training missions in the area of responsibility. I haven’t met [Anderson] but I want him working for me.”
NAPLES, Italy (NNS) -- Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-A) and commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, Italy, awarded Bilyana Atova Reece the first Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal, and awarded Kaitlyn Owens and Sara Givens the first Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal at Naval Support Activity Naples, Jan. 16. This is a great day for our civilian personnel here, said Foggo. Our civilians are core members of our team.î There was an initiative started by our civilian advisory board to recognize our civilian shipmates. Today, we finally have an opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of some of our best and brightest and present the first of these newly-designed awards. In 2017, the Civilian Advisory Board for CNE-A identified a lack of honorary awards for civilian Department of the Navy (DoN) employees.
In July 2017, CNE-A signed the proposal to the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) requesting for the addition of the two newly-designed civilian honorary medals. Then in September 2017, the proposal for the awards was presented to the DoN Executive Management Awards Panel and was immediately endorsed and forwarded to SECNAV for approval. April 24, 2018, SECNAV approved the awards without any significant changes from the original proposed design. Really, it was a team effort, said Owens, I'm so proud to be considered part of this team. The reason why the proposed package was so good was because of the team. This year, the medals will be awarded Navywide. The original initiative, led by a small team of CNE-A civilians, will have direct impact to more than 185,000 DoN employees.
Through Anderson’s relentless drive to maintain critical manning and readiness aboard Porter in 2018, he ensured maximum operational readiness during two FDNFEurope BMD patrols. Anderson’s critical feedback after training scenarios produced positive changes to fleet BMD training, including improved stationing geometry for Sixth Fleet BMD missions.
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t. j.g. McKenzie Anderson, USS Porter (DDG 78) training officer, was honored as the Navy’s Missile Defender of the Year (MDOY) at the annual Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance (MDAA) awards banquet held in Alexandria, Va., Jan. 11. The annual MDAA-sponsored event honors the best missile defense Soldier, Sailor, Airman and National Guard member for their outstanding efforts. Anderson was recognized along with Army Chief Warrant Officer Lucas Watterson, Air Force Capt. Rex Villa, and Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer Jacob Moore – recipients of the same honor within their respective branches of service. When Anderson was notified of his selection he said, “It’s an honor to be selected as the 2018 Navy Missile Defender of the Year. It’s important to remember that [Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD)] is fundamentally a team effort, and I could not have asked for a better team than was onboard USS Porter. The men and women manning Porter’s combat systems are dedicated to meet mission requirements and execute BMD tasking at any time.”
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Vice Adm. Dixon Smith, deputy Chief of Naval Operations for fleet readiness and logistics, and Riki Ellison, Chairman and Founder of MDAA presented the Navy MDOY award to Cmdr. John Tobin, Porter’s former commanding officer, who accepted the award on behalf of Anderson because of Porter operational commitments.
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“[Anderson] is not here, he is standing the watch,” Smith said as he highlighted Anderson’s key role in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea during the past two years. “Anderson
“The Sixth Fleet area of operations is dynamic and is at the center of the renewed Great Power Competition” said Anderson. “Mission accomplishment would not be possible without the dedication and amazing team of Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) in Rota, I am proud to serve with them.” Nominees are active duty or reserve officers and enlisted personnel from each branch of service who work within the missile defense and are nominated by their peers and commanding officers. Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC) Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Division reviews Navy nomination packages and selects the recipient of the award each year. Information about the award nomination details and deadlines for submission are distributed annually by naval message. Accepting the award on behalf of Anderson, Tobin said, “As commanding officer we have autonomy to choose our people, and Anderson is the guy you want on your team. I am privileged to be his commanding officer, and privileged to nominate him.” SMWDC is a subordinate command of Commander U.S. Naval Surface Forces, and is headquartered at Naval Base San Diego with four divisions in Virginia and California focused on IAMD, Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface, Warfare, Amphibious Warfare, and Mine Warfare.
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Awards at Quarters January 2019
Photo by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs
AWARDEES Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal MAC GUZMAN MA1 BORIS MA1 HOCKER MA2 BAKER MA2 CAMERON MA2 SPENCE MA3 BANKS MA3 WILLIAMS
Flag Letter of Commendation MA2 STUP Letter of Commendation MA3 GELLAR MA3 THOMAS, A. MA3 TRAN MASN MERRILL
CONGRATULATIONS AWARDEES!
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