November - December 2018
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Commanding Officer, NSA Souda Bay Capt. Ryan T. Tewell Officer CommandingExecutive Officer, NSA Souda Bay Cmdr. Werner J. Rauchenstein Capt. Ryan T. Tewell Command Executive Master Officer Chief CMDCM Neal T. Olds Cmdr. Werner Rauchenstein Command Master Chief CMDCM Brian McDonough
Beacon Staff/Public Staff/Public Affairs Affairs Office Office Beacon Jacky Fisher Jacky Fisher Joel Diller Joel Diller Kostas Fantaousakis Kostas Fantaousakis
Public Affairs Officer, 266-1244 Public Affairs Officer, DSN: 266-1244 Assistant Public Affairs Officer, 266-1392 Assistant Public Affairs Officer, DSN: 266-1392 Community Relations, 266-1348 Community Relations, DSN: 266-1348
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Public Affairs Specialist, DSN: 266-1642 SoudaBayPAO@eu.navy.mil
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Beacon layout design by Kostas Fantaousakis, Public Affairs
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) enters port in Souda Bay, Greece, Oct. 6, 2018. Winston S. Churchill, homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (MC2 Class Evan Thompson)
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Triad Corner Cmdr. Werner Rauchenstein
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The Gouge
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Tree Lighing Ceremony
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Thanksgiving 2018
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Commander's Cup 2018
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Armistice Day Remembrance
Awards & Frockings
ON THE COVER: Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for a photo in front of the newly lit tree during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at NSA Souda Bay. (Photo by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs)
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Triad Corner
Hello Team Souda Bay, As we approach the end of the year, most commands are gearing down for the holidays and some muchneeded rest and relaxation. We are different – as you well know! We will continue the hard-charging pace of operations in support of all the missions in progress across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. From increased airfield and port operations to extended galley hours, expanded MWR services and the everpresent Seabee creativity of Public Works, NSA Souda Bay will always be here for the Fleet. Our support of Jackal Stone, a massive joint, multi-national exercise, is a great example of how Team Souda does not power down for the holidays. I am here to tell you – IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT WORK! This community of people – U.S. and Greek, military and civilian, as well as permanent and visiting family and friends – this community is a gathering a truly amazing people. Take time off-duty to spend time within your community. You will be glad you did! And if it’s time for you to take a short break from Crete, enjoy your well-deserved break. Taking time off to rest and have fun is a vital contribution to our mission. Thank you for doing that wisely. And, if this is your first time spending the holiday season on a Greek island, the local weather can make you forget the good cheer of the season. Most of us were wearing sunglasses and short sleeves for Thanksgiving instead Page 4
of scarves and sweaters like our family and friends back home. While the weather may throw us off, we are in the holiday season and that is definitely a time to be joyful and have a good time, and also to be generous. The Chaplains’ office teams up with Public Affairs for an annual holiday gift collection for local children and young adults who may not have the means or the support to appreciate the season as we do. Getting involved in events like this is certainly a way to stave off the holiday blues and take part in ‘the reason for the season’. If you want more information on how to give back to the local community, contact Kostas in the Public Affairs Office – he is a wealth of information! Over Thanksgiving our Galley had a fantastic feast for us to get a taste of home, even if we were standing the watch. I had my Thanksgiving dinner there and was really impressed with the food, the desserts and, most of all, the camaraderie. Christmas will be no different. If you don’t want to cook, or even if you just want a taste of that exceptional pecan pie (!) keep our awardwinning Galley & talented staff in mind as an option – you will not regret it! They have plenty of experience providing a meal that can bring the ‘home for the holidays’ feeling right here to NSA Souda Bay. I hope to see you there.
Now, LISTEN! Your TEAM needs you back after short walk to let your food digest. Just a small plug for your time off, so BE WHERE YOU ARE! Pay attention the Cycle 1, 2019 PRT! to what’s happening around you - stay alert and be Remember the Tispy Taxi program 282-102-1427. safe. If you are traveling, take a few ‘must have’ items Adult beverages are a normal part of holiday activities. with you, like your department’s recall bill, the base It isn’t hard to make a mistake and wonder if you are dispatch number and a cell phone with a charger. safe to drive. IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT, you are not If going off island, ensure you register your itinerary safe to drive. Have a designated driver or call 282with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), 102-1427 and let someone else do the driving. If you a good source for safe travel tips and a means to stay forget that number, call the CDO, call a friend, call informed of travel advisories in the area where you anyone here on base – including ME (694-043-1148) POC: Kostas Fantaousakis, Community Relations 694-043-1157 are vacationing. Go to https://step.state.gov/ to create toSpecialist. ask them toCall get 266-1348 you a TipsyorTaxi. We will all be glad an account if you don’t have one and register your you’re safe and will never say a word to anyone about E-mail: konstantinos.fant.gr@eu.navy.mil trip.•And don’t forget your passport and your Greek it. Seriously. Alien• IDAll card. I have see many of youcalling doing for thisvolunteers and I For my part, 2018 has been one of the toughest and Hands emails are sent cannot you enough! most rewarding years of my time in the Navy (since • thank Ask to join the ComRel projects volunteers distro list. Also, don’t forget to spend some time (maybe even 1989!). It has truly been my honor and my privilege Got a ComRel idea? Contact foringuidance. Want toPA Participate in Community Outreach a little extra time) in the gym or elsewhere, doing to a serve with you all this year. WeProject? have accomplished Want to Participate a Community Outreach Project? whatever exercise you POC: preferKostas to burn those extra great things andCall I know we have so much more to look Fantaousakis, Community 266-1348 or 694-043-1157 POC: Kostas Fantaousakis, Community RelationsRelations Specialist.Specialist. Call 266-1348 or 694-043-1157 calories managebut anyALWAYS family/friend-related stress.service! forward to. Thank you – each and every one of you – We and volunteer, provide quality •konstantinos.fant.gr@eu.navy.mil E-mail:copious konstantinos.fant.gr@eu.navy.mil Crete is notorious for enjoying amounts of for being a part of Team Souda. • E-mail: • All Hands emails are sent calling for volunteers great food and anysent time, especially On behalf of Captain Tewell and Command Master • delicious All Hands sweets emails are calling for volunteers • Ask to join the ComRel projects volunteers distro list. at this time of a good meal with volunteers your Chief • year. Ask toEnjoy join the ComRel projects distro list. McDonough, I wish you all a joyful and peaceful shipmates and friendsGot froma ComRel the localidea? community, holiday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Contactbut PA for guidance. Got a ComRel idea? Contact PA for guidance. follow that up with a little exercise or maybe just a
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THE GOUGE EVENTS - FLIGHTLINE ACTIVITY - PORT OPERATIONS
AMMO TRANSFER OPERATIONS Uss carney visits souda bay
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ailors aboard USS Carney stand in formation for a command photo during the ships port visit to NSA Souda Bay, Greece. USS Carney departed on Nov. 8, 2018 to continue operations in the area of responsibility. (Photos by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet)
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SA Souda Bay security forces prepared for real-world scenarios during an anti-terrorism training team drill December 4, 2018. During the drill there were several training scenarios: a protest located outside of the ECP, a driver that did not stop and show his I.D. before entering base, and an active shooter. (Photos by MC2 Kelly Agee)
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Souda Bay kicks off the Holidays
Photos by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs
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n December 3, 2018 Team Souda Members and their families got into the holiday spirit as they gathered together for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at NSA Souda Bay. The event included games, the tree lighting, lit by Commanding Officer Captain Ryan T. Tewell, and a special visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
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A taste of home... Photo: Capt. Ryan T. Tewell, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, welcoming Sailors with a smile on his face to the Thanksgiving dinner. "This Thanksgiving I am thankful to be here, experiencing a new tradition and a new culture. I am thankful that my family is healthy, and I am happy just to be here with the team," said Capt. Tewell.
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Thanksgiving 2018
Story and photos by Kostas Fantaousakis, Public Affairs
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hanksgiving is that magical time of the year when friends and families come together to share stories and a wonderful meal. However, for many service members deployed overseas this is not always possible. Not everyone gets to go home for Thanksgiving. Throughout the history of the United States Navy, ships and installations have served countless Thanksgiving and holiday meals to their hardworking Sailors. In keeping with this important tradition, a Thanksgiving dinner was served up at the Fleet’s Inn, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay’s galley, on Thanksgiving Day. Installation leadership joined efforts with a number of volunteers to welcome and serve food to Sailors as a way of showing their appreciation for their hard work and
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dedication. It is this dedication to excellence that makes Team Souda so efficient in carrying out its important mission. Capt. Ryan T. Tewell, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, and the other two members of the Command Triad joined the volunteer team. “We are obviously in such a strategic location and the mission we do is so important. But it also means that all the folks who work here, whoever it is that's on Team Souda and contributes to that mission, are away from family and friends,” said Capt. Tewell. “Today is the day when typically people are with family and friends. This is a chance for us to have this adopted family, Team Souda, come together and take a little time off, celebrate with good friends, good food, where some old and some new traditions can be experienced.”
“Thanksgiving is a fantastic time for everybody to get together,” added Cmdr. Werner Rauchenstein, executive officer, NSA Souda Bay. “Of course, we do so with great food as Americans and food can often help unite us and bring us together. But in particular, the teamwork that Souda Bay uses in order to get our mission done is what is so necessary. That is what I am most thankful for. I am sure that is what every member of Team Souda is also thankful for because that helps us get the job done, and that is what covers down for us when we have so much to do.” The spirit of Thanksgiving was reinforced by Command Master Chief Brian McDonough. “It is always a great time of the year when we can gather together as a base, as an institution, not only for the American Sailors but also for our coalition partners and the nations we work with here at NSA Souda Bay,” McDonough said. “It is always a pleasure to see not only the Sailors having food together as a family, but also the employees, both civilian and military, come here to serve the Sailors and celebrate Thanksgiving as a family.”
CSC Dennis Mendoza created the vegetable carving decoration.
CS1 Cristopher Taccaban decorated the cake.
holidays and we try to make base personnel feel at home with a traditional Thanksgiving meal. We make sure to have all the traditional dishes, turkey, beef, ham, pies and desserts. This can help make them feel at home when they are serving overseas away from their families.” Chief Warrant Officer 3 Thomas Grier, Navy Munitions Command, who helped at the dining area, stressed the importance of teamwork and how holidays like this can help bring service members together. “Since I've been here in NSA Souda Bay, the Sailors here have been terrific; always willing to go the extra mile. It is great when leadership can show how much the Sailors are truly appreciated for what they do. We would not be successful leaders if we did not have our junior Sailors,” said Grier. “I love the idea that we can give back and show our appreciation by serving dinner, bringing them something to drink and just joking with them.” “This Thanksgiving dinner is a great camaraderie event put together for the Sailors who don't get to spend time with their families at Thanksgiving,” according to MM1 (SW/AW) Miranda Chavez. “We have an ice-cream station, people serving coffee and tea, this is an overall great event. Everybody is happy, walking around with a smile!”
Lt. j.g John Bethell, Command Chaplain, helped serve food alongside CMDCM McDonough and other volunteers. “It is important to remember that when we are eating these meals here on the other side of the world, we have families eating the same meal. While there is a lot of distance between us, it helps us to remember they are eating the same food and sitting at their own tables, missing us as much as we are missing Grier summed up the significance of this event best. “What makes Souda Bay so great is that it does not them,” said Bethell. matter what your religious or national background On behalf of the Galley personnel, Mr. Allan is, we work as one great family. One Team, one Greer, Assistant Manager and Head Cook said, fight. That is what makes me proud to be part of this “Thanksgiving is one of the most important American command,” said Grier. Page 11
Thanksgiving Dinner Photo Gallery
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“This Thanksgiving I am most thankful for my wife and my professional family here in Souda Bay.” - Command Master Chief Brian McDonough
“This Thanksgiving I am thankful for everyone who put a smile on my face.” - MM1 (SW/AW) Miranda Chavez
“This is my family, my Navy family and I am thankful that everyone here is safe, happy, and that we get to show each other appreciation. This is truly my family.” - Chief Warrant Officer 3 Thomas Grier
“This Thanksgiving I am thankful for health, a good family, friends and my coworkers.” - Mr. Allan Greer, Assistant Manager and Head Cook, Fleet's Inn, Souda Bay Page 13 Page 13
First Time – Helping Hands Help Paws Story and photos by Kostas Fantaousakis, Public Affairs
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ailors from Naval Support Activity Souda Bay volunteered for a community outreach project at the Souda Animal Shelter that provides food and shelter for 62 stray dogs.
The shelter needed help to move and re-package incoming pallets of dog food and supplies donations. Some boxes went to the shelter’s storage space while others were opened and used to fill large plastic containers for the food to be ready for consumption. The daily task of feeding and supporting more than 90 dogs is demanding and the shelter relies on donations and volunteers. The shelter is run by “KYN-wnia”, a philanthropic organization that encompasses the Souda Shelter Project, KIFAAMEA (Daily Care Center for Children for Disabilities) & several local soup kitchens and community support centers. The first three letters (KYN) originate from the Ancient Greek word κύων, kyōn, genitive κυνός, kynos, which means "dog". The Greek word "κοινωνία" translates as society so “KYN-wnia” means Canine Society. The shelter, supported through donations and volunteer work, does its best to provide a humane environment for the dogs, to include vaccinations and neutering and, whenever possible, rehoming to their new forever homes. Base personnel volunteer at the Souda Shelter Project during their off time. There is a large number of civilian and military employees who love animals and want to help the local community in regards to stray animals and adopting strays.
The Souda Project Shelter will join a long list of volunteer sites that includes but is not limited to the Chania Senior Citizens Home, The Daily Care Center for Children and Young Adults, the St. Nektarios Girls Care Center, the Smile of the Child Organization, and the Horizon Association that supports children with cancerous diseases. Community outreach projects include painting, general cleaning, moving furniture, yard work/landscaping/planting trees & flowers, beach clean-ups, collection & delivery of clothing, food items, toiletries & holiday presents. To participate in a future event please call 266-1348 or e-mail konstantinos.fant.gr@eu.navy.mil. All these projects are a great way for Sailors to show their appreciation to the local hospitality and give back to the local community while being outstanding American ambassadors representing the U.S. military in Greece!
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Feast of the Holy Sovereigns Celebration
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n November 28, NSA Souda Bay Sailors and civilians observed the Feast of the Holy Sovereigns during a service at the installation chapel. The feast celebrates the founders of the Anglican Church of Hawaii, King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma of Hawaii. (Photos by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs) Page 15 Page 15
Commander's Cup 2018
DEFENDING CHAMPS: NSA Souda Bay wins 2018 Commander’s Cup Basketball Tournament for second straight year.
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ontinuing the tradition of the last five years, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay hosted the Commander’s Cup Basketball Tournament, an annual competition that brings together the basketball teams from military installations on the island of Crete to face off against each other in the spirit of competition and building comradery. Page 17
Souda Bay Keeps Title & Trophy
Story and photos by Joel Diller, Public Affairs
Photo by Fotis Angelidis, MWR
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ontinuing the tradition from the last five years, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay hosted the Commander’s Cup Basketball Tournament, an annual competition that brings together the basketball teams from military installations on the island of Crete to face off against each other in the spirit of competition and to build comradery. NSA Souda Bay, the defending 2017 tournament champions, retained their crown with a victory over the team from NATO Missile Firing Installation (NAMFI) in the championship game on Sunday, November 11. NSA Souda Bay’s Keimondre Turner was named the tournament’s most valuable player. This year’s tournament, took place in the installation’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) gymnasium, hosted teams from NAMFI, 133rd Hellenic Air Force Combat Group (Kastelli, Heraklion), Hellenic Police, Hellenic Navy, NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center (NMIOTC), and NSA Souda Bay. Ryan T. Tewell, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay commanding officer, spoke to the participating teams at the tournament’s opening ceremony November 9. “The message that we would like to get through in regards to this very important, I think, sports event is the importance of teamwork and the cooperation of all teams involved,” said Tewell. “Indeed, we feel like we are all part of one team and if you take a look at the basketball court we have the base logo that reads ‘Team Souda’. I hope that we will have good games and may the best team win.” The three-day tournament began with each team facing-off against each other in round-robin format. On Sunday, the top four teams, NSA Souda Bay, NAMFI, Hellenic Police, and Hellenic Navy moved on to compete in a single-elimination tournament. A three-point shooting contest was held before the championship game with sharp-shooters from each team competing. This y ear’s winner, George Sampanis from the 133rd Combat Group, who also won last year’s contest, sealed his victory by sinking 21 three-point shots in the final round. The Hellenic Navy first claimed the trophy in 2014, but relinquished it in 2015 to NSA Souda Bay. In 2016, the Hellenic Air Force’s 115th Combat Wing came out on top. NSA Souda Bay is now defending champions two years straight, taking it home in 2017 and 2018. The court will light up again this time next year, but until then the trophy will remain in the quarterdeck of Building 1. Bravo Zulu Team Souda!
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Armistice Day
Remembrance Ceremony
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articipants of the Armistice Day Remembrance Ceremony pay their respects to the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I at the Souda Bay Allied War Cemetery in Souda Bay, Greece, November 11. Armistice Day is commemorated every year on November 11 to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany at Compiegne, France. The armistice marked the end of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I, which took effect at eleven o’clock in the morning – the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918. The date was declared a national holiday in many allied nations, and coincides with Remembrance Day and Veterans Day, public holidays in the United Kingdom and the United States. Captain Ryan T. Tewell, Commanding Officer Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, layed a wreath during the cerenony in honor of the 116,516 Americans who died and more than 200,000 who were wounded in the Great War.
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Armistice Day Remembrance
Story and photos by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs
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Bell Ringing Ceremony
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enior Chief Master-at-Arms Llewellyn Giles strikes a bell as Cmdr. Werner J. Rauchenstein, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, executive officer, and Command Master Chief Brian J. McDonough, render a salute during a bell-ringing ceremony on board the installation November 11 to recognize the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. This year’s theme “The Bells of Peace: A National World War I Remembrance” honors the 116,516 Americans who died and more than 200,000 who were wounded in the Great War. (Photos & story by Joel Diller, Public Affairs)
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Helping in time of need - NEXCOM awarded MUC
Story and photo by NEXCOM, Virginia Beach
hit area. Three days after Hurricane Irma hit, NEX Key West mini mart opened for business and in less than 10 days NEX Key West re-opened. A temporary barber shop was opened in base Commanding Officer’s office. Navy Lodge Key West also quickly re-opened to assist displaced military members. In addition, NEXCOM’s Telecommunications Program Office coordinated with one of its vendor partners to provide cellular communication and Wi-Fi to relief workers.
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he Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson awarded the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation to the Navy Exchange Service Command for meritorious service from Aug. 1 through Nov. 30, 2017, for its response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Irma. Twenty-six NEXCOM Enterprise associates from headquarters and the Southeast and Mid-South districts were specifically honored for their work with the Naval Supply Systems Command’s Fleet Logistic Center Jacksonville, Fla., Enterprise Logistics Response Team. In addition, several NEXCOM headquarters associates were also recognized at a command ceremony for their assistance during Hurricane Irma’s recovery efforts as well.
The Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that has distinguished itself, under combat or noncombat conditions, by either valorous or meritorious achievement, which renders the unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service. Former Secretary of the Navy John T. McNaughton established the MUC in 1967 to recognize units which display valorous or meritorious achievement.
“Being awarded the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation is a significant achievement for a Navy command,” said retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, Chief Executive Officer of NEXCOM. “I’m honored that NEXCOM received this award for all the efforts our associates provided in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. As a Navy command, NEXCOM lends its support whenever possible before, during and after significant weather events.” In the days and weeks following the hurricane, NEXCOM, its Mid-South District and NEX Key West associates worked together to get its facilities up and running and supplies to the base as quickly as possible for the Sailors and their families stationed in that hard-
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SHC (AW/SW) Geanice Huff raises the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation pennant at the Navy Exchange Service Command's headquarters building in Virginia Beach, Va., as part of the award cermony on Nov. 30, 2018.
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By Jerry Hollenback, Safety Director
Safety Stand Down
A big thanks to all of the presenters that pushed he Safety Department at naval Support Activity by Kostas Fantaousakis that message during the Stand Down, and a big thanks Souda Bay recently hosted the Holiday/Winter to the PW working party, Public Affairs, gym staff, Safety Stand Down. There were many messages, and Admin and others that assisted in the logistics. each one focused on more than just ‘safety’. If a Remember to never quit watching out for your unit develops a culture of safety, they care about shipmates because that is the true essence of being safe, each other. caring about one another. Traffic and fire safety, travel guidelines, suicide awareness, stress management, physical fitness, developing awareness against destructive decisions and alcohol abuse, and even holiday activities all have common elements that reach across more than just being safe. When these elements are incorporated into a unit, then that becomes part of the unit’s by Kostas Fantaousakis ‘safety culture’. The Safety Department offered suggested themes, but each presenter decided to present their message. The reoccurring overarching message was one of caring. When safety stops being about compliance and more about taking care of your team, the team has reached15. theSailors nirvana of safety culture. September from NSA Souda BayMishap and Airmen from the 5th Reconnaisance Squadron, volunteered for a beach rates go down. Lives are saved. And objectives cleanup at the scenic beach in Kalathas, Akrotiri.are accomplished. the Winter Safety Stand Down, the Fleet and Greater love hath noBay man than this, that a man lay ofSpeaking Sailors from NSA Souda delivered a significant amount clothing at donations collected by NSA's Chapel to the Smile Family Support Center (FFSC) Director, Kirsten Diller, down his life for his friends (John 13:15).26. Military of the Child Community Market on January The Market provides food and clothing for a large number of families free of chargemay and require is the largest support organization service greatchild sacrifices, and military in Crete.encourages the NSA Souda Bay community to engage stress management strategies during the holidays that include Sailors fromgeneral NSA Souda public Bay and Airmen from the 5th Reconnaisance Squadron, volunteered for a beach members understandSeptember better 15. than the starting new traditions, reaching out to their neighbors, cleanup at the scenic beach in Kalathas, Akrotiri. that freedom is not free. and practicing positive thinking.
Community Outreach
Sailors from NSA Souda Bay delivered a significant amount of clothing donations collected by NSA's Chapel to the Smile of the Child Community Market on January 26. The Market provides food and clothing for a large number of families free of charge and is the largest child support organization in Crete.
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Awards at Quarters November 2018 Photos by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs
NCM GMC STEWART ACCS DONNELL NAM MA3 HAPGOOD ABH2 AYEYE MA2 CHIU MA1 DORSEY FLOC AC3 MCALLISTER AC2 FAJARDO
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LOC ABHAA GOMEZ BMSA WRIGHT ABHAN ELLIS MASN PATYK MA3 GUTIERREZ MA3 HENRY BJOQ, JSOQ, SOQ & SSOQ ACAA COUGHLIN MA3 WILLIAMS MA2 DODSON MA1 BENJAMIN
U.S. CSOQ MR. GRAMOLINI JCOQ MR. GALE LN COQ MRS. KOTSIFAKI CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION GIANNIS GRIVAS SOY MA1 BENJAMIN
CONGRATULATIONS AWARDEES!
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Awards at Quarters December 2018
NAM MA3 SCHILLING MA3 WILLIAMS MA2 CAMERON LS1 WASHINGTON BMC BONADIE FLOC CE3 DAVIS MA3 ESQUIVEL ABH2 HARRIS MA2 KNORR LOC MASA MEYERS MASN JONES MASN OVALLEDELEON ACAN PATRICK MASN STREB MA3 BECERRA MA3 COVINGTON
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MA3 EREBHOLO BM3 RAMOS MA2 BOWMAN SSOY, SOY, JSOY & BJOY ABHA RAMIREZ MA3 MAVROMATI MA2 BAKER MA1 BENJAMIN PO2 FROCKEES MA2(SEL) AHUMADA MA2(SEL) BECERRA MA2(SEL) CARTER MA2(SEL) CHERRY MA2(SEL) DYER MA2(SEL) JOHNSON MA2(SEL) JONES MA2(SEL) MARTIN MA2(SEL) MAVROMATIS
MA2(SEL) MORALES AC2(SEL) PRESLEY MA2(SEL) PRIEST MA2(SEL) PRIOLEAU MM2(SEL) STOKES MA3(SEL) CAMPOS MA3(SEL) COLLINS PO3 FROCKEES MA3(SEL) GARZA . MA3(SEL) HURTADO MA3(SEL) JONES AC3(SEL) MALDONADO AC3(SEL) MITCHEL MA3(SEL) OLMOS MA3(SEL) PAPPALARDO AC3(SEL) PATRICK MA3(SEL) PATYK AC3(SEL) PORTER LS3(SEL) SEARCY MA3(SEL) THOMAS
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