TRIAD
COMMANDING OFFICER: Capt. Trace Head
EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Capt. Rodolfo Jacobo
SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER: MACS Brooks Gregory
BATAAN PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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
Controlman Fireman Apprentice
Hasley poses
(Photo by MC2 Bradley Rickard)
TRAINING YOUR RESILIENCY
ByKatieHurley
TheJedFoundation
The good news is that resilience can be learned. And it’s not about learning how to “grin and bear it” or to simply “get over it.” Nor is it learning to avoid obstacles or resist change.
Building resilience is a process by which people become better at re-framing thought patterns and tapping into a strengths-based approach to working through obstacles.
As a process, it doesn’t happen overnight, and even if you are already resilient, it’s something you have to work at to maintain. The following are steps that can help you build resilience over time.
• Develop self-awareness.
Understanding how you typically respond to stress and adversity is the first step toward learning more adaptive strategies. Self-awareness also includes understanding your strengths and knowing your weaknesses.
• Build self-regulation skills.
Remaining focused in the face of stress and adversity is important but not easy. Stress-reduction techniques, such as guided imagery, breathing exercises, and mindfulness training, can help you regulate your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
• Learn coping skills.
There are many coping skills that can help in dealing with stressful and challenging situations. They include journaling, re-framing thoughts, exercising, spending time outdoors, socializing, improving sleep hygiene, and tapping into creative outlets.
• Increase optimism.
People who are more optimistic tend to feel more in control of their outcomes.
To build optimism, focus on what you can do when faced with a challenge, and identify positive, problemsolving steps that you can take.
• Strengthen connections.
Support systems can play a vital role in resilience. Bolster your existing social connections and find opportunities to build new ones.
• Know your strengths.
People feel more capable and confident when they can identify and draw on their talents and strengths. Resilience is not a permanent state.
You may feel equipped to manage one stressor and overwhelmed by another.
Remember the factors that build resilience and try to apply them when dealing with adversity.
WE HAVE THE WATCH:
MEET THE ALL-FEMALE ENGINEERING WATCH TEAM OF USS BATAAN
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Around the world, female U.S. Navy Sailors have become integral to the operation and command of a strong and capable Navy. Recently onboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), the Engineering department put together an all-female steam plant watch team.
Lt. j.g. Mackenzie Hirth, assistant chief engineer onboard Bataan, led the 16 woman team as the engineering officer of the watch, responsible for keeping the ship's steam plant operational.
“I think that every single person on that watch floor was a driving force for this,” said Hirth. “These were motivated engineers who put the effort into getting qualified to the highest levels in their respective fields, making it so that we could occupy every single watch on the watch bill. We had females from across the department that contributed to this. It’s amazing to have that departmental unity.”
Machinist’s Mate Second Class Mae Hiceta, a member of the 16-woman watch team, worked as the boiler console operator for the ship's forward main machinery room.
She attributed the accomplishment to the impact of the comradery and motivation that has been cultivated throughout the Engineering department.
“I’ve been steaming since our light off assessment two years ago,” said Hiceta. “Being a part of the female watch team as my last underway made me feel emotional. We did it. We executed something that Bataan hasn’t done before. I’m just glad we had the opportunity to come together and show a male dominated rate and department, hey we can do it too.”
The underway shortly following Fleet Week New York capped off what will be many of the team members' last underway with Bataan. Hirth said she couldn't be more proud to have been a part of the team.
“On top of the operations, the work up cycle, the long and arduous deployment and the back to back Fleet Weeks we supported, we accomplished this,” said Hirth. “This was the cherry on top. We were able to grow through all that and really put together something special.”
Women first began their introduction to the military following the establishment of the Navy Nurse Corps in 1908 appointing women to legally serve in the Navy.
On March 7, 1994, the Navy issued the first orders for women to serve on combatant ships.
The first ship to receive that honor was the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).
101CRITICALDAYS OFSUMMER2024
101 Critical Days of Summer is the longest vacation period of the year for military members, beginning Memorial Day weekend and ending Labor Day. Summer also includes four holidays, which are frequently approved as long weekends.
1-Fatalities
During the 101 Critical Days of Summer in 2023, the Department of the Navy lost 27 Sailors and Marines to preventable off-duty mishaps. Motor vehicle and motorcycle crashes were the leading causes.
3-Get Better
Off-duty recreational mishaps are entirely preventable and avoidable, provided we assess risks and comply with laws, procedures and recommended best practices for a given activity.
5-Swimming
The American Canoe Association estimates almost 70% of drownings involving canoes, kayaks and rafts could have been avoided if a personal flotation device (PFD) was worn.
Potential lapses in judgment while engaging in summer activities can impact the readiness of Sailors and Marines. A general lack of situational awareness and complacency are root causes in numerous off duty mishaps every summer.
2-Get Real
We must adopt a learning mindset and commit to work collaboratively to educate, inform and hold each other accountable for decisions we make.
4-Water Activities
The Department of the Navy saw 7 Sailors sustain injuries while participating in water-related activities that resulted in loss of time from work.
6-Boating
Use common sense. Operate at a safe speed at all times, especially in crowded areas; stay alert and steer clear of large vessels and water craft that can be restricted in their ability to stop or turn.
Always test water depth before diving. If unable to see below water surface, don’t dive. Never dive into rivers or other moving bodies of water. Keep your arms extended above your head when diving.
For some, summer activities may include alcohol, but risky drinking can put a chill on summer fun, says the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Handle every firearm as if loaded. Never point the muzzle at anything you don’t intend to shoot. Do not handle firearms while, or after, consuming alcohol. Know your firearm.
Fire
Many off duty, outdoor fire burns sustained by Sailors and Marines are caused by someone, either the service member or another person, pouring or shooting a flammable liquid. 11-Open
Emergency rooms treat more than 400,000 injuries each year related to outdoor garden tools, says the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Stay alert when using power tools. 13-Gardening
10-Weather
Severe weather can cause accidents,property damage, injuries and deaths. Become familiar with the terminology that defines weather watches.
12-Sports
Ensure you are physically able to play. See your physician for periodic physicals. Don’t participate in a sporting event without physician’s release if you’ve had sports injury. Required medical attention.
14-Grill
Safety
Use grill outside only, away from siding, deck Rails and overhanging branches. Clean grills regularly to remove grease buildup. Never add charcoal starter fluid to fire.
When you’re behind the wheel of a car – whether alone or with passengers, driving safely is paramount. Avoid distracted driving. Don't drink and drive. Follow the rules of road and don't speed.
16-Home Safety
Wet floors, slippery stairs and scattered toys all create the potential for falls. Install handrails on staircases. Clear outdoor steps. Cover slippery surfaces in bathrooms.
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH PHOTOS OF THE MONTH
NAVY LIFE HAMPTON ROADS
Fleet & Family Readiness Quality of Life Programs
July 6
12:00 - 4 p.m. Operation Freedom Sail @ Naval Station Norfolk NavalSailingCenter&MarinaMasseyHughesDrive Bldg.LAG-88Norfolk,VA
July 11
5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Salute To Summer Barracks Bash @ Naval Station Norfolk FRP-2OutdoorPool73390thStreetNorfolk,VA23505
July 13
12:00 - 3 p.m. Celebrate Summer @ Cheatham Annex MWR King'spointPoolPointRd.Bldg. 104Williamsburg,VA 23185
3:00 p.m. Free Advanced Screening - "Twisters" @ Naval Air Station Oceana 875DAvenueBldg.531VirginiaBeach,VA23454
July 18
5;00 - 8:00 p.m. Paint & Sip @ Naval Station Norfolk VistaPointB1754MaseyHughesDriveBldg.Q-88 Norfolk,VA23511
July 20
9:00 a.m. Heat of Summer Golf Tournament @ Cheatham Annex MWR DeerCoveGolfClub108SandaAvenueBldg.108 Williamsburg,VA23185
July 23
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Summer Reading Ice Cream Social @ Naval Station Norfolk 731GilbertStreetBldg.C-9Norfolk,VA23511
July 26
12;00 - 4:00 p.m. Navy World Series Throwback Softball Game @ Naval Station Norfolk McClureFieldFarragutAvenueNorfolk,VA23511
July 27
10:00 - 2:00 p.m. Car Show @ Naval Station Norfolk 1560 Mall Drive Bldg. CD-13 Norfolk, VA 23511
July 31
11:00 - 2:00 p.m. Education Fair @ Huntington Hall Fitness Center 3100HuntingtonAvenueBldg.633NewportNews,VA 23607
NAVADMIN 111/24
COMMAND ADVANCE TO POSITION (CA2P)
• IMPLEMENTS COMMAND ADVANCE TO POSITION (CA2P) FOR NAVYWIDE EXECUTION FOR ADVANCEMENT TO E-5 AND E-6.
• SAILORS MUST HAVE PASSED, (BUT NOT ADVANCED) THE MOST RECENT NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAM OR RATING KNOWLEDGE EXAM (RKE), OR HAVE BEEN SELECTED FOR AND STILL AWAITING ADVANCEMENT. SAILORS MUST ALSO BE RECOMMENDED FOR ADVANCEMENT ON THEIR MOST CURRENT EVALUATION.
NAVADMIN 168/23
NAVY-WIDE APPRENTICE (E1-E4) ADVANCEMENT
• SAILORS WILL BE ADVANCED FROM E-1 TO E-4 BASED ON TIME-INSERVICE (TIS) ONLY.
• SAILORS NOT IN AN ACCELERATED ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM WILL ADVANCE TO PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS BASED ON TIME-INSERVICE
• TIME-IN-SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
O E-1 TO E-2: 9 MONTHS TIS
O E-2 TO E-3: 18 MONTHS TIS
O E-3 TO E-4: 30 MONTHS TIS
NAVADMIN QUICK FACTS 24 20
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PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM UPDATE
• DIRECTS ONE PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT (PFA) CYCLE IN CY25, WHICH WILL OCCUR FROM FEBRUARY 1 –NOVEMBER 30, 2025.
• PROVIDES COMMANDING OFFICERS (COS) DISCRETION WHEN PROVIDING RE-ENLISTMENT OR RETENTION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAILORS WHO FAIL CONSECUTIVE PFAS;
• REMOVES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVERSE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS (FITREP/EVAL);
NORFOLK AREA
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ROADMAP
Stressed and want help but don’t know where to start? We got you!
CHAPLAINS
Area Wide Duty Chaplain 757-438-3822
- 100% Confidential
- More than Spiritual Counseling
- No reporting requirement
- No referral needed
- No health record documentation
MILITARY ONESOURCE
Contact : 800-342-9647/MilitaryOneSource.mil
- Life skills i.e. financial, stress, coping skills and couples counseling
- Non-medical counseling off base
- No referral needed
- No health record documentation
INDEPENDENT DUTY CORPSMAN GENERAL
MEDICAL OFFICER
- May communicate with CO and other medical providers
- Medication management for most mental health concerns
- Places referrals to EMH/MTF/Network for more serious conditions or duty determinations
- Health record documentation
EMERRGENCY ROOM
- Not for routine access to care
- Danger to self, others or gravely disabled
MILITARY & FAMILY LIFE COUNSELING
Phone: 757-375-3430/757-927-5090
- Non-medical counseling classes
- Flexible counseling locations
- Minimal reporting requirements
- No referral needed
- No health record documentation
FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
Appointments: 757-444-2102
- Life skills i.e. financial, stress, coping skills and couples counseling
- Non-medical counseling off base
- No referral needed
- No health record documentation
EMBEDDED MENTAL HEALTH
Appointments via IDC
- Evaluate and treat mental disorders with therapy and medications
- Military duty determinations
- May communicate with CO and other medical providers
- Health record documentation
NMCP-MILITARY Y TREATMENT FACILITY
Emergency Room and Inpatient Psychiatry services
Group treatment, SARP, comprehensive care
Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic, Self-Referral Station
- Location: BLDG 3, 1st Deck, Behavioral Health Clinic
- Availability: Tuesdays 0830-1030 or Fridays 1300-1500
- **Screenings with Behavioral Health Techs to determine appropriate services**
