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An official publication of USS Emory S. Land
NWU TYPE III Pg. 09 // NAVDMIN 015/17 introduces the replacing of the blue cammies with a more unified look across all services.
FEEDING THE CREW
SQUASHED!
NO MORE BROWN BOOTS. PG. 09
Pg. 05 // Our civilian counterparts have a passion for cooking, great comments, and taking care of all you on board.
CROSSING THE LINE Pg. 15 // Chief Electronic’s Technician Jason Stewart recollects about his shellback ceremony that never happened.
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WELCOME TO LANDMARK MAGAZINE
TABLE OF CONTENTS The Land’s commanding officer gives back to the community. Photo by MC3 Jason Amadi
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PG. 04 Engineman 3rd Class Jesse Davis takes the reign of the Land, as well as his military career. Photo by MC3 Daniel Willoughby
PG. 15 Chief Electronic’s Technician Jason Stewart tells a sheelback ceremony to remember. Photo by MC3 Daniel Willoughby
CAPTAIN’S CALL
DUTY & RESPONSIBILITY
Pg. 03 // The Land’s Commanding Officer talks about an inspection and how well the crew did during the evaluation.
Pg. 11 // Senior Chief Machinist’s Mate Paul James takes over as the Land’s CMC. He shares his major piece of advice.
MEET EN3 JESSE DAVIS
INSPIRING THE YOUTH
Pg. 04 // The Sailor in the Spotlight talks about daily life in the deck department, his father, and Navy life.
Pg. 13 // Sailor’s took time out of their day to show appreciation to a local school that sent letters over the holidays.
FEEDING THE CREW
CROSSING THE LINE
Pg. 05 // The Division in the Spotlight is all about the hunger, the passion, and joy of cooking for all the Land’s crew.
Pg. 15 // Meet the Chief who had a unique shellback story in his earlier Navy days. This is a story you’ll want to read.
NWU TYPE III
TIME & RELATIVITY
Pg. 09 // NAVDMIN 015/17 introduces the replacing of the blue cammies with a more unified look across all services.
Pg. 17 // The Land’s Navy chaplain addresses the time spent on a relaxed island can have consequences to your goals.
SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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MEET EN3 JESSE DAVIS
CAPTAIN’S CALL
JOB WELL DONE!!
Story and photo MC3 Daniel Willoughby USS Emory S. Land Staff Journalist
From Capt. Douglas A. Bradley USS Emory S. Land Commanding Officer
Q: How long have you been in, and why’d you join the Navy?
I’ve been in the Navy a little over two years. I joined so I could travel the world and learn a trade. My dad was an engineman in the Navy, so I thought I’d follow in his footsteps there. So far, I’ve been to Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Diego Garcia, Guam and the Philippines. Malaysia has probably been my favorite port thus far.
Q: What’s a normal day like in the deck department?
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afa Adai friends, family and crew of Emory S. Land! January was a busy and successful month for the ship and crew. We’ve successfully completed a Continous Maintenance Availability (CMAV) on USS Chicago (SSN 721) while the CMAV on USS Key West (SSN 722) is winding down. We ended the month passing our annual Fleet Maintenance Activity Assessment (FMAA). I am continually impressed by the efforts of this crew and our overall dedication to excellence. Congratulations on a job well done. I’d like to talk a bit about our FMAA inspection. It’s a binary inspection, so you’re either satisfactory or unsatisfactory. We were evaluated as satisfactory, and that’s great news. The doors stay open, the lights stay on, and we continue providing support to the fleet. We were graded on a number of individual categories and we had some degraded areas from our last FMAA.
As I reflect on those grades, it’s not all bad news. It’s important to keep in perspective where the ship was during the last FMAA and where we are now. During our last FMAA in late 2015, the ship was expeditionary and had less than one hundred people in the repair department. Today, we’re greatly expanding our capabilities as we have almost five hundred people in the repair department. We’re in a state of change. Some of the degraded areas reflect our transition from the expeditionary model and highlight the need to change to accommodate our growth capabilities. Training is a big area we need to fix and improve upon. We need to improve some of our training programs and what we achieve in the process. I also challenge you to take ownership of our programs. It’s important that we continue to self-assess and follow through with solving identified issues to completion. We’re providing world-class repair capability to the submarine force. That’s no small task and we continue to do that at a high level. Where I see us
improving is our capability to provide more service, expanding our depth within the repair department, and improving our skillset across the board. We’re providing excellent support and we’re going to continue getting better. Finally, I challenge you to continue to be active in the community here on Guam. Myself, Lt. Jefferson, and some enthusiastic volunteers recently had a fantastic engagement with students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School. It was my first time at the school and they warmly welcomed us. The visit was designed for us to show them thanks for supporting us with cards and letters over the holiday, but they overwhelmed us with even more generosity and community support. It was a fantastic day. Our community engagements are a big priority and we’ll continue to reach out to the Guam community and integrate ourselves into its fabric. We’re working on a robust list of engagements for the crew, so stand by for those. As always, continue to be safe, be honest, be respectful and be ready!
Normally, we just do maintenance around the ship. Dive boat operations are probably the most exciting thing we do. We go alongside so the divers can tend units alongside or at a nearby pier so they can get out and complete their missions.
Q: What do you like to do when you’re not working?
When I’m not at work I enjoy playing basketball. We usually wind up playing in the gym after work. I also like to work on cars.
Q: Did your dad influence your car hobby?
My dad and I sort of bonded over that hobby. I kind of see myself as a ‘car guy.’ I drive a 1973 Chevrolet Nova. It was my dad’s first car back when he was in high school. We started restoring it and put in a new engine, transmission, and rear end. It’s really cool, I love it. It runs pretty good these days. It’s close to 500 horsepower.
Engineman 3rd Class Jesse Davis emerges from the depths of the Land’s engine room.
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DIVISION IN THE SPOTLIGHT
FEEDING THE CREW Story and photos by MC3 Daniel Willoughby USS Emory S. Land Staff Journalist
“WHEN PEOPLE COME TO EAT, ESPECIALLY VISITORS, AND THEY LEAVE GOOD COMMENTS, IT ALWAYS FEELS GOOD. THE SUPPORT REALLY KEEPS US GOING.” CHIEF STEWARD JUNIOR VERMONT
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LaSharon Shields grills reuben sandwiches in the galley. Shields has been in MSC for nine years and stationed on the Land for two of those years.
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Ed Manio slices carrots in the galley, preparing for a crew of more than 600 people to eat lunch.
hite-capped personnel are busy with different tasks. Some are cutting carrots, bell peppers, celery, and onions for a vegetable medley. Some are frying potatoes and seasoning them with rosemary. Some are cooking roast beef and chicken. The meals are planned ahead of time, the division is organized. When the time for meals arrives, servers fill plates and pass them down the line. Hungry patrons take their trays and sit in a 50s-style messdeck with images of American music and culture on the bulkheads. The experience provides a retreat from the work day. The Land’s food service division, a crew of Military Sealift Command (MSC) mariners, get the job done. The division, consisting of 48 mariners, can serve anywhere from 675 to 1200 Sailors and mariners. The division’s motivation is driven by its sense of family and the culinary artistry of the trade. Division chief steward, Junior Vermont, prepares the meal plan and makes sure the quality is always top notch. “The days are always hectic,” said Vermont. “I have 47 people to supervise, and there is never a dull moment. When people come to eat, especially visitors, and they leave good comments, it always feels good. The support really keeps us going.” As a testament to their work, the division is a finalist for the David M. Cook Food Service Excellence Award, rewarding the highest standards of culinary skill and nutrition for MSC-crewed ships. Retired Navy culinary specialist and division member, Jeffrey January, has worked on submarine tenders for six years. He attributes the division’s high standards to their passion of the culinary trade. “When it’s your passion, it’s fun,” said January. “What I like most about working here, is socializing with everyone. We can also be creative and it’s fun to piece together meals.” Mission readiness may not seem like a culinary arts job, however, feeding the crew with amazing food, lifts the hearts and minds of the Sailor-civilian ship giving them a taste of home, or even memories of abroad visitis.
A former Navy culinary specialist, Jeffrey January poses for a photograph in the galley. January retired from the Navy, learning the art and science of cooking, bringing his years of expertise to the (pun intended) table.
Armen Braangan prepares rosemary potatoes. Braangan has been apart of MSC for ten years.
Junior Vermont, chief steward, poses for a photograph next to a 1950s Chevorolet truck wall decoration on the mess decks, capturing the essence of the Land’s unique mess deck in the fleet.
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FROM THE OFFICE OF CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL COMMAND
NAVY WORKING UNIFORM TYPE III Story by Naval Personnel Command Photo by MC3 Daniel Willoughby
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n Jan. 26, the Navy released NAVADMIN 015/17 that updates several previously announced uniform policy changes. These include specifics for the occasion for wear of Navy Security Force (NSF) identification badges/ patches, revised implementation schedule for the Navy fitness suit, policy clarification for combination covers, female Service Dress Blue (SDB) covers and black slacks, safety boot wear, coyote brown command ball cap manner of wear requirements, and Cold Weather Parka insignia. Below are some of the key uniform policy updates: 1. Badges. Effective immediately, the eligibility criteria to wear NSF identification badges and patches is as follows: * Security Limited Duty and Chief Warrant Officers and (649X/749X) and Master-At-Arms can only wear the Security Force Identification Badge while they are in the Navy Security Force career field. Personnel who change designators or transition out of the security career field will no longer be authorized continuous wear of the NSF badge. * Correction Specialist badge/patch. Sailors with the Navy Enlisted Codes (NEC) of 2008, 9575 or 9516 and performing correction specialist duties will wear the correction specialist badge or patch only when assigned to a corrections facility. * Chief Master-At-Arms (CMAA) is the new name for the Command Master-At-Arms and those with Permanent Change of Station to CMAA duties are authorized to wear the CMAA badge and patch only for the duration of their assignment. 2. Navy Fitness Suit. Production challenges delayed recruit issue of the new Navy Fitness suit at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes from the previous target issue date of Oct. 1, 2016. The new target date to issue the fitness suit is now April 1, with fleet availability for personal purchase at Navy Uniform and call centers to follow at a later date. A future NAVADMIN will provide an update to RTC introduction and fleet availability. 3. Dress Covers. The new deadline for mandatory wear of the Alternate and Unisex Combination Covers for female officers and Chief Petty Officers is extended from Oct. 31, 2016, to Oct. 31, 2018. The enlisted White Hat remains mandatory for wear with jumper style uniforms only. The Navy continues to rollout previously
announced uniform changes as scheduled. 4. Female Officer and Chief Petty Officer SDB Uniform. Effective immediately, the optional wear of male officer’s and chief petty officer’s SDB Trousers is authorized with the female SDB uniform. We are continuing our efforts to redesign women’s pants that will result in an improved fit. 5. Enlisted SDB. Enlisted female Sailors E-1 - E-6 and below Sailors may wear the SDB uniform with four button jacket and slacks or skirt until Dec. 31, 2019. When wearing the optional SDB uniform, the female enlisted combination cover shall be worn. The White Hat is not authorized for wear with this uniform. The new jumper style female enlisted SDB began introduction at RTC Oct. 1 and Fleet availability is expected to commence in February. 6. Safety Boots. As previously announced, the black leather safety boots (steel-toed) are the standard boots worn with the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type III. Commanding officers may authorize the optional wear of the Navy certified desert tan or coyote brown rough-side-out leather non-safety boots when wear of safety boots is not required. Sailors must buy these optional brown boots if they are not issued them by their commands as organizational clothing. Optional boots not required as organizational clothing will be procured at the expense of the Sailor and not the authorizing command. 7. Coyote Brown Command Ball Cap. Guidance was provided on the manner and occasion for wear of the Coyote Brown Command Ball Cap with the NWU Type III to be consistent with how the Blue Command Ball Cap is worn. For officers O-5 and above, visor ornamentation for Navy head gear shall be gold in color, consistent with Navy standards. 8. Cold Weather Parka. Sailors E-4 through O-10 will wear rank insignia, either a metal rank insignia or NWU Type I slip-on rank insignia, centered on the rank tab of the Cold Weather Parka. A black slip-on rank insignia is being developed for the cold weather parka to replace the NWU Type I insignia. For details and more information on the uniform update read NAVADMIN 015/17 at www. npc.navy.mil. Navy uniform feedback and recommendations can be sent to “Ask The Master Chief” on the web at http://www.public.navy. mil/bupers-npc/support/uniforms/ or by email at umo_cmc(at)navy.mil.
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DECKPLATE LEADERSHIP
DUTY & RESPONSIBILITY Story and photo by MC3 Jason Amadi USS Emory S. Land Staff Journalist
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enior Chief Machinist’s Mate Paul James stepped into the role of acting command master chief (CMDCM) January 6, occupying the spot during CMDCM William Greene’s paternity leave. This is the first time in James’ 19-year Navy career he’s assumed the role of command master chief and is finding the experience enlightening thus far. “I really do appreciate the opportunity Master Chief Greene provided me,” said James. “When you’re the command master chief, you start seeing the big picture because you really don’t get this kind of perspective when you’re at the divisional level. Becoming the acting CMDCM has given James unprecedented, behind-thescenes access to the inner workings of the command. “As command master chief, you filter information and act on that through your access to the commanding and executive officers,” said James. “The commanding officer is really the agent for change. He can implement changes to the command based on recommendations from the command master chief.” James sets a schedule from the moment he steps aboard the “Land of Opportunity.” “I come on board and the first thing I do is open up my e-mail. I look at the calendars of the commanding and executive officers to make sure I’m not missing any meetings. After I
check the calendar, I have a Chief Petty Officer mess meeting at 7:30 AM and put out any of the previous day’s notes from leadership. Once that’s over, I come back, open my door and from that point I’m available to everybody.” Time management is a crucial component in any Sailor’s success. James explains why this talent creates an effective leadership amongst Sailors. “You definitely have to have time management skills, because you don’t want to blow off Sailors as the command master chief. I have them come in, listen to what they have to say and try to solve any issues they’re having and then move forward with what you’re doing.”
“YOU DEFINITELY HAVE TO HAVE TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS, BECAUSE YOU DON’T WANT TO BLOW OFF SAILORS AS THE COMMAND MASTER CHIEF.” SENIOR CHIEF MACHINIST’S MATE PAUL JAMES James enjoys being acting CMC and hopes Master Chief Greene is happy during his time off. “I just want to say on behalf of the Chiefs Mess congratulations to Master Chief Greene on the birth of his daughter. We wish you and your family all the best. We’ll see you when you get back. Enjoy your time with your family.”
Senior Chief Machinist’s Mate Paul James assumed the duties and responsibilities as the Land’s acting Command Master Chief. Command Master Chief Wiliam Greene assumes the duties and responsibilites as a new father, taking advantage of the Navy paternity leave policy.
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS
INSPIRING THE YOUTH Story and photos by MC3 Jason Amadi USS Emory S. Land Staff Journalist
Capt. Bradley, Lt. Takana Jefferson, Electronics Technician 3rd Class Robert Mauldin, Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Jomar Macaraeg, and Yeoman Seaman Billie Jean Terry pose for a group photo with students and staff of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School.
THE VISIT WAS A SHOW OF GRATITUDE TO MCS STUDENTS AFTER MANY OF THEM SENT LETTERS TO THE SHIP’S CREW OVER THE HOLIDAYS.
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ive Sailors assigned to the submarine tender, USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), volunteered their time at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School (MCS), January 20. Emory S. Land Sailors, including the ship’s commanding officer, Capt. Douglas A. Bradley, introduced themselves and the Navy’s mission to more than 400 students in the school’s cafeteria. The visit was a show of gratitude to MCS students after many of them sent letters to the ship’s crew over the holidays. Capt. Bradley, Lt. Takana Jefferson, Electronics Technician 3rd Class Robert Mauldin, Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Jomar Macaraeg, and Yeoman Seaman Billie Jean Terry were greeted by MCS staff and students with leis, live music and food. Following introductions and a question and answer session between the Sailors and students, Bradley presented MCS staff with Emory S. Land’s welcome aboard package and his command coin. If you would like more information on volunteering your time to the community, contact Navy chaplain, Lt. Takana Jefferson at ext. 7015, or stop by her office at compartment 1-68-4-Q.
Yeoman Seaman Billie Jean Terry passes out candy ton Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School students in the school’s cafeteria.
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SEA STORIES
CROSSING THE LINE Story and photos by MC3 Daniel Willoughby USS Emory S. Land Staff Journalist
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hellback ceremonies are an integral part of Navy history. The often unheard tradition, marked by a Sailor’s first time crossing the equator, symbolizes the growth of Sailors and their experiences. Chief Electronics Technician Jason Stewart, a Sailor assigned to the submarine tender, USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), was a Sailor assigned to the now inactive nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVN 65). During early September 2001, Stewart was preparing, along with many of his shipmates, to take part in the shellback ceremony as the carrier was on its return from deployment. The young Sailor went to his rack, on an average Navy night, not knowing later that evening an event would occur that he would remember for the rest of his life. “I never went through a shellback ceremony,” said Stewart. “They had a bunch of canned peaches and other nasty stuff sitting on the flight deck for us to have the next day. I was definitely
excited. Later on, I was woken up by a shipmate who told me to come watch T.V.” Sailors gathered around screens and watched the coverage of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon on 9/11. “When the second tower was hit, that was when it really hit home,” said Stewart. “Here we were, half-way around the world being a presence to protect those at home, only to see them hit at home.” Stewart said he knew many Sailors from New York City and remembered them trying to contact loved ones. “One guy’s mom worked in the towers, and he couldn’t get in contact with her. It was a pretty emotional time,” said Stewart. “You could feel the ship do a ‘180’ and head back.” The Enterprise would not return back to the United States from its deployment, but traveled back to the Persian Gulf. In the following days and months, the ship would then be a
part of Operation Enduring Freedom, expending over 800,000 pounds of ordinance, and being a presence in the region. “We felt we had a purpose,” said Stewart. “You could see the turnaround in the crew’s determination to do their job. All hands pitched in to help each other. The planes needed to take off, and when they came back empty, or had to be fixed, rearmed, and sent back on their way, the same Sailors that were complaining about the things that Sailors usually do were now asking for more.” Even though Stewart and his shipmates never got the chance to do the shellback ceremony that fall of 2001, they experienced more than any ceremony could provide. Teamwork, a sense of duty, and mission became the epitome of life at sea during times of turmoil. The unfortunate events of 9/11 provided the Sailors abord the Enterprise with a re-newed sense of unity.
“HERE WE WERE, HALF-WAY AROUND THE WORLD BEING A PRESENCE TO PROTECT THOSE AT HOME, ONLY TO BE HIT AT HOME” CHIEF ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN JASON STEWART Chief Electronics Technician Jason Stewart talks about his experience aboard the USS Enterprise during the 9/11 attacks. Stewart was supposed to participate in a “Crossing the Line” ceremony, in which a ship crosses the equator, but due to the immediate emergency at hand, Stewart and his crew became a part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
SHIPBOARD ORGANIZATIONS
Editorial by Lt. Takana Jefferson USS Emory S. Land Navy Chaplain
Story and photos by MC3 Daniel Willoughby USS Emory S. Land Staff Journalist
TIME & RELATIVITY
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inston Churchill stated “You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.” When we start off in life we usually have goals and dreams we want to achieve to have a sense of fulfillment in our lives. However, we are often times distracted from our goal by things we allow to occupy our mind and time. We can find ourselves deterred from our dreams by negative situations that may arise in our lives. It is important in life to create boundaries and guard your heart as to what and who you allow to occupy your time. We are only given one life and
JUNIOR ENLISTED ASSOCIATION
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(From left) JEA President, Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Ashley Benjamin, JEA Treasurer, Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Joe Estrella, and JEA Vice President, Electronics Technician 3rd Class Vatasha Davis pose for environmental portraits displaying their different personalities and how well they work together.
time to achieve the dreams God has instilled in us and to fulfill our purpose. In Guam there are so many opportunities for growth (mentally, physically, financially and spiritually) as well as time to become increasingly distracted by the relaxed island environment. If you allow the relaxed island environment to overtake you then you may see a dream deferred or goal unachieved as you find yourself metaphorically “throwing stones at every dog that barks.” There is nothing wrong with wanting to enjoy each moment that you have on the beautiful island of Guam, and you should. Many joined the military to see the world and do things they never imagined. Many also joined the military to achieve goals. Some goals may be to get
an education, become more financially stable and/ or physically fit. There has to be a balance and only we can control our own lives. You cannot control those around you, but you can control who and what you do with our time and how you spend it. When the time is spent, you can never get that time back, it is as spilled milk that can never go back into the container. Then, you find ourselves saying “if only I had taken the time I had seriously. If only I had taken the time to read, work on my degree, save money or become a better me. If only…..” As your time here in Guam comes closer and closer to an end... remain focused on your goals and dreams in order to get closer to achieving them day by day.
n the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land, the Junior Enlisted Association (JEA) organizes many activities and community service events. The group, consisting of Sailors in paygrades of E-1 to E-5, meets twice a month, at which they plan upcoming events and share ideas. Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Ashley Benjamin, JEA President, said the group’s mission is to connect Sailors and build friendships. “I joined to be a part of something,” said Benjamin. “I wanted to branch out of my shop and meet other people. We’re trying to just get people together and have fun.” Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Joe Estrella, JEA Treasurer, said he wanted to “get involved with something command related.” “I joined to participate, and it gives us something to do that means something,” said Estrella. “I get to meet and hang out with new people, and
really be a part of the command. The JEA is all about getting Sailors involved and building bonds between Sailors.” Creating opportunities for Sailors to connect is what the JEA is doing now. The group is planning a Military Sealift Command appreciation day, a trip to the island of Bali, a hiking trip, and a day to wear football jerseys to work. Benjamin said the group is looking for members, and there are plenty of positions open. Electronics Technician 3rd Class Vatasha Davis, JEA Vice President, described the process of becoming a member and officer for the group. “I’m a shy person,” said Davis. “I wanted to get involved and meet people. We have quite a few positions available. It only costs $5 a month to be a member and be able to run for office. The members that do want a position give a speech, and the other members vote.” Sailors who would like to get involved are encouraged to attend the meetings, which meet on the first and last Wednesday of every month in the O2 classroom in compartment 02-50-0-Q.
Landmark magazine is an authorized publication for Sailors aboard the USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). Contents herein are not the views of, or endorsed, by the United States goverment, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, or the Commanding Officer of the USS Emory S. Land. All news, photos, and information for publication in Landmark magazine must be submitted to the Public Affairs Officer. Magazine produced by USS Emory S. Land Media Services.
COMMANDING OFFICER Capt. Douglas Bradley EXECUTIVE OFFICER Cmdr. Robert Lopez COMMAND MASTER CHIEF CMDCM William Greene EXECUTIVE OFFICER Cmdr. Robert Lopez PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Lt. Brad Newsad Ext. 7136 LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER Chief Legalman Demetric Hart Ext. 6085 LEADING PETTY OFFICER Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Timmy Wakefield Ext. 6098 MEDIA SERVICES Ext. 7497 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oliver Cole Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Miller Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason Amadi Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Willoughby
USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) is manned by an integrated crew of Sailors and civilian Mariners under the administrative control of Commander Submarine Force, United States Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and operational control of Commander, Submarine Group 7, Yokosuka, Japan. As a forward-deployed naval force, USS Emory S. Land is tasked to provide expeditionary intermediate level maintence and repairs, as well as hotel service, and logistics support to deployed Guided Missile and Fast Attack submarines deployed in the 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. USS Emory S. Land is additionally capable of providing repair and logistic services to deployed surface combatants and ships. USS Emory S. Land is a fully capable and mission-ready Afloat Fleet Maintence Activity poised to keep the fleet in the fight. -MISSION STATEMENT
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