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8 2POCs ARE HERE! MWR EVENTS IN HAMPTON ROADS FLEET WEEK PHOTO RECAP HEALTH OF FORCE SURVEY
Seaman Michael Zubia heaves line in the forecastle as USS Bataan returns to homeport following Fleet Week Miami. (Photo by MC2 Christopher Jones)
COMMANDING OFFICER: Capt. Paul Burkhart
EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Capt. Trace Head COMMAND MASTER CHIEF: CMDCM(SW/AW) Jay Westmoreland
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER: MCC(SW/AW/IW) Barry Riley
MC2(SW/AW) Matthew Brown
MC2 Alisha Gleason
MC2(SW/AW) Christopher Jones
MC2(SW) Danilo Reynoso
MC2(SW/AW) Bradley Rickard
What is Burnout?
Gillette, who supports the director of psychological health at the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, says common symptoms of burnout include:
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Muscle tension
• Stomach distress
• Poor sleep
• Over-eating
• Heavy drinking
Lesser-known symptoms involve emotional disconnection, insensitivity, sarcasm, and cynicism, leading to a lack of empathy or feelings of incompetence.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Gross, flight commander at the 633rd Medical Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, in Hampton, Virginia, says burnout is "a syndrome that results in response to
running out of energy and emptying the tank." Burnout occurs when an individual has an imbalance between "responsibility and task compared to the opportunity to rest and recharge".
Service members face a higher risk of burnout when individual or unit "op-tempo" intensifies. Nancy Skopp, a clinical psychologist at the Defense Health Agency Psychological Health Center of Excellence, said, "When a person begins to notice fatigue, physical and mental exhaustion, poor motivation, and emotional withdrawal, these are signs to seek guidance from a mentor or mental health professional."
Diagnosing burnout involves identifying reduced stress tolerance, increased irritability, decreased job performance, or relationship stress resulting from exhaustion.
"We must take care of ourselves if we want to prevent burnout. We can’t expect our cars to keep
running if we don’t fill them up with gas and take them in for regular maintenance,” said Gillette. “If we just keep driving without taking care of our cars or ourselves, we will find ourselves broken down on the side of the road calling for help”.
Self-care tips include:
• Eating well
• Prioritizing time for relaxation and fun
• Exercising regularly
• Developing good sleep habits
• Establishing strong work-life boundaries
• Separating work and personal life
• Nurturing a sense of humor
• Building strong relationships with co-workers
• Recognizing distress signs and seeking help
If you or someone you care about is experiencing burnout, talk to your doctor or a trusted individual for assistance.
2 PIECE ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING IS AUTHORIZED FOR COMMUTING, HOWEVER ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED OFF BASE.
01. LEFT SHOULDER: DON’T TREAD ON ME
AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR:
• PARKA
• TURTLENECK
• WATCH CAP
• EARMUFFS
• BLACK GLOVES
• NECK GAITER
TYPE III STYLE
SLEEVE ROLL
AUTHORIZED
(2” ABOVE ELBOW)
02. RIGHT SHOULDER: U.S. FLAG REVERSE
03. ONLY BROWN UNDER SHIRTS ARE AUTHORIZED.
ANY ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUED OUTERWEAR IS AUTHORIZED WITH THIS UNIFORM.
05. PANTS ARE BLOUSED BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD BOOT EYELETS
Fleet & Family Readiness Quality of Life Programs
June 5
4:30 - 7 p.m. Summer Movie Night @ Weapon Naval Station Yorktown 2072LebanonChurchRd.Bldg.1976
June 7
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Canoe Battleship @ Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek 3410DSt.Bldg.3410
9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Battle of Midway Heritage 5K @ Naval Station Norfolk McClureFieldFarragutAve.
9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.- Oceana Mini Triathlon @ Naval Air Station Oceana FeetWetOutdoorPool906GAve.
June 8
5:00 p.m. Uncorked Wine Festival @ Naval Air Station Hampton Roads HospitalPointPark
3:00 p.m. Great Navy Camp out @ Weapon Naval Station Yorktown MWRCommunityRecreationCenter
June 11
5:15 p.m. Family Kayak Night@ Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek LittleCreekSealPark
June 12 - 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Magician Joel Meyers @ Weapon Naval Station Yorktown OperationMWRDepot
June 15
12 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. National Marina Day @Naval Station Norfolk NavalSailingCenter&Marina
June 20
Summer Solstice Beach Yoga @ Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story FortStoryInchonBeach
June 22
12:00 p.m. Family Fitness & Aquatics Day @ Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
June 29
9:00 am Red, White, & Blue Golf Tournament@ Joint Cheatam Annex MWRGolfDeerCoveGolfClub108SandaAve.Bldg.108
During Fleet Week Miami, I stumbled upon the fact, that the Navy has its own E-sports team, known by the moniker “Goats and Glory”.
Many of us remember the long summer days during our school years, where we spent a liberal amount of time playing our favorite video games. Some of us are still avid players dedicating countless hours to leveling up, finishing a story line, or simply playing with our friends via an online connection and it was to my excitement when I learned as an active Sailor within the U.S. Navy, you could have an opportunity to recreate some of those moments during your service.
When addressing a crowd of students and Sailors during a gaming tournament held at St. Thomas University, Reserve Vice Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet, Rear Adm. Joaquin J. Martinez de Pinillos stated, “A thing that we (Navy) get out of this, is all the teamwork you guys learn.”
The “Goats and Glory” team was established in 2020 for Sailors who have a passion for gaming on all skill levels to connect with people from different backgrounds across the country.
The Sailors E-5 and above that are a part of this program are full-time Navy e-sports team members, who operate out of the team’s training facility located in Memphis, Tennessee.
“The games that you guys are playing in teams and learning how to operate as a network, is what we spend millions of dollars and hours on,” Martinez said.
While gaming is their focus, the mission of the Navy remains the same: outreach and engagement. During tournaments and events around the nation and sometimes international, “Goats and Glory” Sailors connect with members of the gaming community to display life and the opportunities available in the Navy.
As stated by Chief Navy Counselor Douglas Armstrong, “We want to show civilians that the Navy is still young and playing video games. It’s a great way to interact with the population.”
Sailors E5 and above can apply and are selected through a few bouts of tryouts. For the Sailors that make it through, the receive orders to United States Navy Recruiting Command, along with a threeyear commitment.
As an active duty Sailor, what better way is there to game full time and travel across the nation, to not only recruit, but also help build the morale and welfare across the fleet?
Fleet Week is a United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Coast Guard tradition in which active military ships dock in a variety of major cities for one week.
Fleet Week New York is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen.
NAVADMIN 093/24 announces the Navy’s annual Health of the Force Survey. This is a voluntary and confidential survey that gives Navy leadership a better understanding of how the programs and policies influence Sailors’ personal and professional lives. Take the survey on your computer (work or personal) or phone.
The Health of the Force (HoF) Survey is open until June 30, 2024 & takes about 20 minutes to complete.
Participation is voluntary but extremely helpful. The survey allows you to tell Navy leadership what you think about Navy programs and policies and how those affect your personal and professional life.
HoF data is critical to assessing the Navy’s implementation of Culture of Excellence (COE) 2.0 and allows the assessment of key measures over time.
Your inputs to the Health of the Force Survey are used to evaluate and update Navy programs and policies. Want to change something? Take the survey and tell Navy leadership!
The results of the survey are personally briefed to the Chief of Naval Operations. Navy leadership uses the survey data to make informed decisions about Navy programs and policies.
The results of the survey are personally briefed to the Chief of Naval Operations. Navy leadership uses the survey data to make informed decisions about Navy programs and policies.
This year the HoF includes questions about retention, work/life balance and related programs and policies. It also includes measures that are annually tracked in support of Navy’s COE 2.0 initiative.
This survey provides insights into Sailor experiences within communities and across the entire Navy, complimenting the data that is collected at the unit level through the Defense Organizational Climate Survey.
Command Master Chief Jay Westmoreland