BEACON October 2017
Contents
The Beacon
Warfighting First, Operate Forward, Be Ready
Commanding Officer, NSA Souda Bay Capt. Brad J. Collins Executive Officer Cmdr. James R. Bird Command Master Chief CMDCM Neal T. Olds
Beacon Staff/Public Affairs Office Jacky Fisher
Public Affairs Officer, DSN: 266-1244
Joel Diller
Assistant Public Affairs Officer, DSN: 266-1392
Kostas Fantaousakis
Community Relations, DSN: 266-1348
MC2 Chase Martin
Public Affairs Specialist, DSN: 266-1642
Contact Email (All PAO personnel):
SoudaBayPAO@eu.navy.mil
A scenic sunset in Chania Crete featuring U.S. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay. Photo by Joel Diller, Public Affairs
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Triad Corner
Community Outreach
Navy Ball
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By CMDCM Neal Olds
The Beacon is the professional online newsletter of NSA Souda Bay Public Affairs. Information contained in The Beacon does not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the Department of the Navy. Editorial content is prepared by the Public Affairs Office of NSA Souda Bay.
Fire Prevention Week
Articles for publication in The Beacon should be submitted to SoudaBayPAO@eu.navy.mil Story submissions must be routed through tenant command or departmental senior leadership. Security and policy review must be completed before submissions can be considered for publication.
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By Joel Diller
by Kostas Fantaousakis
Navy Munitions Command By MC2 Chase Martin
Las Vegas Colors by Jacky Fisher
by Joel Diller
Domestic Violence Proclomation By MC2 Joel Diller
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Awards Quarters by Jacky Fisher
ON THE COVER: Chief Warrant Officer Barry Turnipseed oversees ammunition on load procedures on 14 Oct. 2017 during a transport project coordinated by Navy Munitions Command Detachment Souda Bay, the Hellenic Navy, and USS San Diego (LPD 22). Photo by MC2 Chase Martin, Public Affairs
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Triad Corner
Community Outreach
by Kostas Fantaousakis
Team Souda, The cooler months are here, the days are shorter, and the holiday season is fast approaching. Whether you plan to stay here for the holidays or travel off the island, there are several safety fronts you need to be dialed in to. If you are traveling off the island, register your travel itinerary on the STEP, Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, website. STEP is a free service for U.S. citizens traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. . It’s an accountability tool that can help you find the nearest American embassy or consulate if you need to … and they’ll know how to find you too. It’s also the best way to stay informed of any type of activity in your area that could impact your plans. Taking a few minutes now to register your travel plans at https://step.state.gov can keep you informed, and relieves a considerable amount of stress. Another way to stay informed is through the Purple Globe program. Make sure your information is up to date. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, turn to page 16 of this edition of The Beacon; there’s a step-by-step guide. No excuses, this is a requirement! Winter is coming, the days are shorter and olive harvest season is about to kick off. What do these things have in common? Well, rain and olive oil both can make for dangerous driving conditions. Combine that with the shorter days … just be mindful while driving. Safety has a great article on the virtues of wearing your seatbelt. That’s not only a good idea, it’s required on and off base. I don’t want to jinx anything, but as a base we’re doing pretty good for DUI, ARI and days since a vehicle was involved
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in a mishap. Those counter numbers on the base marquee need to keep climbing north. If you’re out on the town and realize it’s not the best idea to drive home, call Tipsy Taxi at 282-102-1223. The decision you make that night could cost you either the cost of the cab fare, or your career. It could even cost you your life. It’s YOUR choice, but really it’s a no-brainer.
October 13. Sailors from NSA Souda Bay delivered a significant amount of clothing donations to the Smile of the Child Community Market collected by NSA's Chapel. The Market provides food and clothing for a large number of families free of charge and is the largest child support organization in Crete.
Finally, no holiday season is complete without a thinking about meal preparations or making out a gift list. When shopping for Thanksgiving or Christmas think about putting a few more groceries in your cart or buying gifts for children, teenagers or young adults in the local orphanages. Every holiday season, the Chaplains office and Public Affairs team-up to organize several charity drives to help benefit local kids and families. Stay tuned for more information on these upcoming opportunities, and remember that the Chaplains door is always open year-round for donations of household goods and gently used clothing. Their temporary location is in Bldg. 5, the old air terminal next to the kennels. This installation has been extremely busy over the last several months; your leave time is well earned. So enjoy, stay informed, stay connected and be safe. We need each and every one of you back on the job, rested, and ready to go.
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October 06. Volunteers from NSA Souda Bay and USS Porter performed a clean-up project at the Agioi Apostoloi park in Chania.
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242nd Navy Bir thday Ball
Story by Joel Diller
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Navy Ball photo credits: Joel Diller, Andreas Markakis, submitted Page 7 photos from attendees
242nd Navy Birthday
Ambassador Pyatt with the Mayor of Chania, Mr. Tasos Vamvoukas
From the Left: Public Works Officer Lt. Cmdr. Dawn Roe, Operations Officer Cmdr. Josh Jones, U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt, Security Officer Chief Warrant Officer Marcus Watkins, Port Operations Officer. Lt Morgan Hill, and Commanding Officer Capt. Brad Collins
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AVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (NNS) – With “Sea Power to Protect and Promote” as this year’s theme for the United States Navy’s birthday, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay celebrated 242 years since its establishment by the Continental Congress on Oct. 13, 1775. The ceremony commenced with the color guard parading the colors, the singing of the Greek and United States national anthems, and a video birthday message from the Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer. In attendance were the Vice Regional Governor of Chania, Mayor of Chania, and Hellenic military representatives from the NATO Missile Firing Installation, NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre, Hellenic Navy, Hellenic Army, Hellenic Air Force, Hellenic Coast Guard, Hellenic Police Force and Hellenic Fire Brigade. Glasses were charged and attendees rose for the ceremonial toasts, starting with a toast to the Hellenic Republic. Greece and the U.S. Navy have shared a partnership that has endured nearly 50 years since the U.S. Naval Detachment at Souda Bay was commissioned in 1969. Capt. Brad Collins, commanding officer of NSA Souda Bay welcomed guests and introduced the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt, as the event’s guest speaker. “The partnership of our two navies is critical in advancing two of my top priorities as the U.S. Ambassador, “said Pyatt. “Supporting Greece, our EU and NATO ally, in its economic recovery, and working with Greece to sustain and deepen our defense, security, law enforcement, and counterterrorism cooperation.” Ambassador Pyatt also highlighted the importance that NSA
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Souda Bay has played in recent military operations in the Mediterranean. “It is because of our close partnership with Hellenic military and government that NSA Souda Bay has become a superior logistical support hub for our forward-deployed units,” said Pyatt. “Thank you for your continuing efforts and support.” In keeping with Navy tradition, the oldest and youngest Sailors in attendance cut the Navy Birthday cake. Senior Chief Masterat-Arms William Irizary and Airman Kaleah Her, respectively, were honored with the duties of cutting the Navy Birthday cake. The event could not have happened without the planning provided by the Navy Ball Committee, who worked for months under the direction of Lt. Adam Roach to ensure that the attendees could celebrate the rich culture and traditions of the U.S. Navy into the late hours of the evening. The Navy Birthday Ball represents the culmination of the year's great Naval Achievements, as well as honors those who have come before us for over two centuries,” said Roach. “It was an incredible privilege to lead this year's Navy Ball Committee to once again present an enjoyable wildly successful evening.” The Navy Ball Committee was made up completely of highlymotivated NSA Souda Bay Sailors and Civilians who put forth their very best efforts in this achievement. For many NSA Souda Bay Sailors, this was their first military ball,” said Roach. “With that in mind, our goal was to make this night the golden standard, and to introduce them to the rich tradition and ceremony that the Navy instills in us all. I believe we lived up to that standard, and made a memorable impact for our shipmates."
Left: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mario Soto sings the national anthem. Right: Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt gives a speech during the Navy Ball ceremony.
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Ms. Margarita Cox sings the national anthem.
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Photos by Joel Diller
Fire Prevention Week
NSA Souda Bay kicked off Fire Prevention Week on October 3, 2017. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” It works to better educate the public about the critical importance of developing a home escape plan and practicing it. Firefighters from Naval Support Activity Souda Bay had demonstrations, presentations, a barbeque, and various activities to better educate the public about the critical importance of developing a home escape plan and practicing it.
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Photos by MC2 Chase Martin
Navy Munitions Command Special Delivery
Photo provided by the Hellenic Navy
Navy Munitions Command Detachment Souda Bay coordinated with the Hellenic Navy and the USS San Diego (LPD 22) to transport ammunition from Marathi Piers to the underway ship. NMCLANT loaded the ammunition onto a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) from LPD 22, which then met-up with the underway ship. Page 14
Photo provided by USS Porter Public Affairs For the first time ever, the US Navy has utilized tunnels YK-10 for the storage of live ordnance. Tomahawk missiles were moved from our ammunition tunnels down to pier K-14 and loaded onto USS Porter during a scheduled port visit. Page 15
The Purple Globe Program
Instruction for adding Personal Information into the Purple Globe program to receive emergency alerts on the Computer Desktop Notification System. Use only commercial phone numbers 282102xxxx or cell numbers 694043xxxx. Do NOT use DSN phone numbers 314266xxxx. 1. Click on the Hidden Icon carrot "^" on the lower right computer screen. 2. Click on the Purple Globe Icon. 3. Click on Access Self Service. 4. Click OK for Certificate. 5. Click on My Info Tab. 6. Enter User name: (Example: John.Doe). 7. Enter First Name: (Example: John). 8. Enter Last Name: (Example: Doe). 9. Enter Display Name: (Example: John.Doe). 10. Leave the pin blank. 11.Click on the Cat 5 box to make a check mark if you are a first responder. 12. Click Save. 13. Click on the Devices Tab. 14. Enter work email address. 15 Enter work office phone, work mobile phone and work mobile phone text message. Enter the country code for Greece 01130 & phone number 6940431189 but do not put hyphens or prentices in the phone number (Example for cell #: 011306940431189). 16. Note: Do not list any duty cell phones. 17. Click save when all information is entered. 18. An error message "Not valid Format" will appear: Click on "Accept as is". 19. Click “Save� again. 20. Click on "Sign Out" when completed.
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Domestic Violence Proclamation Signing Ceremony Story by Joel Diller
Photos by Jacky Fisher
Capt. Brad Collins, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay commanding officer joined by Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) personnel Kirsten Diller and Theresa Cornwell signed a Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation on October 2, 2017. The FFSC is staffed by Kirsten Diller, a highly-qualified, licensed clinical counselor who provides assessment, case management and treatment for active-duty service members and beneficiaries who are involved in a domestic or child abuse incident. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and is an opportunity for military service members, their families and community members to learn more about preventing abuse and recognizing those who are living with, persevered through, or have lost their lives to domestic violence.
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Photos by Jacky Fisher
Las Vegas Colors
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Kelli Gray and Aviations Boatswain's Mate Micahal Tarwater lower both the U.S. and Greek flags to half-mast during morning colors onboard Naval Support Activity in respect for the victims and their families of the mass shooting that occured in Las Vegas October 1, 2017.
Staying Safe: Seatbelts Shmeatbelts Story by Jerry Hollenback, Safety Director
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hen my son Drew was a teenager, he refused to wear his seatbelt on family trips, and I refused to put the car into gear until his seatbelt was on. Of course the dad always wins, and he slowly got into the habit of wearing his belt. At 16 Drew received his driver’s license and asked if he could borrow my piece of crap truck. No way was I going to let him drive by himself; until he presented the following argument: “Dad, I get good grades, and I’m a good kid. I feel like you are punishing me for being good.” That won my heart. He did have good grades, and as far as I knew he was being good. I relented and gave him the keys, only after I lectured on seatbelts and witnessed him buckling up. It was a short drive for him, but within 15 minutes he had rolled the truck. Although seatbelt laws seem intrusive, using them saves 6100 lives on average each year. Drew was lucky that day, his seatbelt kept him behind the wheel, and although he was shook up, he required no medical attention. Many rollover incidents eject vehicle occupants who are not belted in. In fact, if you are ejected, the car usually rolls in the direction that you are ejected. Newton’s first law of motion states…” an object in motion tends to stay in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force”. Most State Troopers will tell you that when they arrive at a rollover accident with nobody in the car, the first place that they will search for the crash victim is under the car.
Navy instructions state that seatbelt use is mandatory, and that the operator is responsible for ensuring his passengers are belted properly. This holiday season be safe and stack the odds in your favor; wear your seatbelt, don’t drink and drive, and listen to your old man once in a while.
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AWARDS QUARTERS OCTOBER 2017 MC2 RODRIGUEZ
MA1 ROGERS
MA3 SHUMAKE
MA2 WINANT
MR. CORNWELL
MA3 GREEN
ACC DOWNING
MA2 ADAMS
ABHAN SHERBET
MR. FISHER
MA2 FISHER
MA3 DEBOLD
MA2 GREEN
MASN YOUNG
MRS. VALIRAKI
LS1 DAILY
MA3 KRUM
LS2 PIETERS
MA3 ELLEDGE
MAC REYNOLDS
LS1 QIU
MA3 RIVERA
MA2 STREIFF
MA3 RIDER
Photo by Jacky Fisher, Public Affairs
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Congratulations Awardees!
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