Pg. 13 -- Land holds sports day event, featuring a 5k race, team relay and sports including, volleyball, softball, ultimate frisbee, basketball and football.
Pg. 17 -- USS Emory S. Land Sailors promote health and physical fitness at H.B. Price Elementary School in Mangilao.
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An official publication of the USS Emory S. Land
Pg. 19 -- Go ‘under the ice’ with Ens. Jonathan Farley and the crew of Seawolf-class ballistic missile submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21).
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L AN D M ARK 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 government, 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. 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 maintenance and repairs, 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.
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Pg. 03 -- Captain’s Call Pg. 05 -- Command Master Chief Pg. 07 -- Chaplain’s Corner
Lt. Bradley Newsad LEADING PETTY OFFICER
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MC1(SW) Timmy Wakefield
COMMAND TRIAD
Pg. 09 -- No Vaping Pg. 11 -- Sailor in the Spotlight: ITSN Jonathan Spence Pg. 13 -- Victory for Team Tender: Work + Play Hard Pg. 17 -- Encouraging Physical Fitness at Price Elementary Pg. 19 -- Under the Ice: Ensign Farley Pg. 21 -- Division in the Spotlight: AC&R
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Oliver Cole
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MANGILAO, Guam (April 7, 2017) Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Adam J. Arndt plays volleyball with H.B Price Elementary students during the school’s annual “Spring Games.” Emory S. Land provides maintenance, hotel services and logistical support to submarines and surface ships in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Miller/Released)
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NAVAL BASE GUAM (April 14, 2017) Hull Technician 1st Class Steven Adams plays softball during an all-hands “sports day” for all Sailors of the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). Emory S. Land, homeported in Guam, provides maintenance, hotel services and logistical support to submarines and surface ships in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oliver Cole/Released)
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FROM THE COMMANDING OFFICER
CAPTAIN’S CALL
Hafa Adai friends, family and crew of Emory S. Land! Every April we focus on several important issues including Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR), Drug and Alcohol Programs Advisor (DAPA), and safety. First, it’s important to highlight SAPR, and to remember it is embedded as a cultural trait within our service. We want to respect one another and call attention to the fact that there are still problems. Not everyone has the message yet, so continuous efforts must be made to raise awareness. It’s important to recognize that while the problem is among us, so is the solution. We must help our shipmates when we witness actions that do not conform to our core values. Our goal is to help those that have been affected and ultimately to prevent our fellow shipmates from ever having to experience or witness sexual assault. Remember – we are all teammates and there are no bystanders. I encourage the entire crew to embrace that message and treat each other like teammates and with respect. Another topic we concentrate on in April is alcohol and substance abuse. Along with SAPR, we recognize it is a core readiness issue. If Sailors are trying to find their solutions at the bottom of a bottle or with drugs, it’s never going to work. We promote healthy alternatives, including the available help at the Fleet and Family Support Center, exercise, and other positive activities. We encourage career building opportunities rather than behavior that can destroy a career. My hope is that Sailors do not damage their lives or the lives of others by making poor decisions with alcohol and substance abuse. Like those other issues we’ve highlighted, safety is never just one month. Safety is an all year, every day, 24/7 activity. It’s important that we take the time to refocus everyone’s attention and remind them that it’s a command and Navy imperative to be safe in the work place. It directly impacts our readiness and our mission to do maintenance work on submarines. That in turn impacts the crew and potentially the mission readiness of the units we serve. And safety is not just a concern during high-risk shipboard evolutions; we must be attentive and mitigate risk, both at work and in our personal lives. Be vigilant with
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recreational safety when going into the water or hiking. Be alert with electrical safety, which is another huge fleet-wide area of importance. Be careful with personal safety and driving or riding motorcycles. Safety is a readiness imperative. Although we are taking a step back to focus on some serious issues, it’s important to continue to look ahead. There are a number of things to look forward to in the near future. In the short term, I look forward to accomplishing some particularly notable maintenance on our submarines. We are continuing to build capacity as a repair activity and expand from where we were as an expeditionary unit to being a fully capable tender. That’s our primary mission and it’s pretty exciting. We have a number of events coming up in the near future that will demonstrate our capabilities. We are also close to bringing the Emergent Repair Facility (ERF) online. Every day, we make a little more progress and keep moving the football down the field and I’m excited to get the touchdown and bring the ERF online to support work at Polaris Point. Outside of our primary mission, the submarine ball is coming up May 13th and that’s a big event I’m really anticipating. It’s a chance to celebrate the accomplishments of the submarine force and hear retired Vice Admiral Albert Konetzni as the guest speaker. He is a phenomenal human being and a tremendous leader in the submarine force. As for me personally, I have it on my calendar to learn to scuba dive. I’ve enrolled in some classes with my two older children and look forward to experiencing one of the many amazing things you can do here in Guam. You can’t beat it. It’s just another example of why it’s great to be stationed in Guam. As we continue to press forward with our mission and as we enjoy this island, please remember to be safe, be honest, be respectful and be ready. CAPT DOUGLAS A. BRADLEY COMMANDING OFFICER, USN
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CMDCM WILLIAM GREENE
COMMAND MASTER CHIEF
We’re still on track for a deployment at the end of October or beginning of November. There are a lot of things we need to accomplish first, including qualifications, solidifying an underway crew, and setting liberty policies. As typhoon season approaches, there’s always the possibility of having to get underway in less than 48 hours. The Emergent Repair Facility (ERF) is progressing, but isn’t fully ready for maintenance. While we’ve had a few set-backs, we’re making significant progress. I’d like to address alcohol-related incidents. We recently had an off-base alcohol-related incident, meaning we didn’t quite hit our goal to make it through April. That’s not to say we haven’t done well, though. Alcohol-related incidents are trending downward as a whole and I commend our Sailors for making responsible decisions on the weekend and ensuring that Team Tender is firing on all cylinders when it comes to our primary mission. We’re still working on our Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) program, making sure
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we are meeting fleet requirements and our Sailors are damage-control ready. While we don’t get a lot of underway time, we can still practice the important evolutions. In the near future, we’re planning to execute a Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) drill. It’ll be our first CBR drill since I arrived and I’m looking forward to strengthening our level of readiness. There are a few notable events coming up soon. May’s safety stand down is important. We often talk about the “101 critical days of summer,” but it’s always summer in Guam. Whether it’s motorcycle riding or diving, there are high-risk activities going on year-round. That’s why it’s important for us to discuss safety and exercise risk management while participating in all the fun activities Guam has to offer. There’s a Gab Gab Beach cleanup on May 19th. Our Community Relations Coordinator is looking for 50 to 75 people to help. We’re also looking to do an MWR picnic for families in June, after school is out. Lastly, don’t forget that there is a four-day weekend this month for Memorial Day. Hooyah!
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LT TAKANA L. JEFFERSON
CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
Rose Kennedy once stated, “Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but of moments.” It is the moments we have in our lives that create the milestones. Each day we wake up we are given new opportunities to “YOLO” the right way. Some of you have recently arrived in Guam, some are here with families, and others are not. Whatever your situation may be, you should view it as an opportunity to create great moments. If you are “adulting” for the very first time ever, this is your chance at freedom! Yes, you have the rules of the military, but this is your time to shine. You don’t have parents to answer to anymore; you are truly the captain of your ship. You finally get the chance to experience life on your terms on an island most people will never have the opportunity to see in a lifetime! For those who have the luxury of having your family with you on such a beautiful island, it is truly a blessing. Walking along the soft sandy beaches of Tumon as the warm ocean breeze blows against your
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skin, watching the beautiful sunset, and gazing into the eyes of your beloved creates the type of moment that will yield a milestone. One day these will be memories of long ago shared over a Thanksgiving meal or family reunion. For those who are here without their family, use this time to create moments to share with your loved ones. Whether it is a recorded video of hiking down and up the Pagat trail, snorkeling near the Spanish steps and seeing a blue starfish, or jet skiing at one of the many premier beaches; there are moments waiting to be created. The island is filled with cool adventures and people everywhere! You have so many things in life to be thankful for and having the ability to design each of your moments as well as to weave your life story the way you want is truly a gift. Do not waste your gift on wishing for what you don’t have. Use your gift to make the moments you desire for a lifetime.
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NO VAPING Navy Suspends Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) on Ships, Subs, Aircraft Story and photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary A. Prill
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NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) and Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) released a joint message April 14, that suspends the use, possession, storage and charging of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) aboard ships, submarines, aircraft, boats, craft and heavy equipment. The prohibition applies to Sailors, Marines, Military Sealift Command civilians and any personnel working on or visiting those units. The Fleet commanders implemented this policy to protect the safety and welfare of Sailors and to protect the ships, submarines, aircraft and equipment. The prohibition will be effective 30 days from the release of the policy May 14, and will remain in effect until a final determination can be made following a thorough analysis. This new policy is in response to continued reports of explosions of ENDS due to the overheating of lithium-ion batteries. Multiple Sailors have suffered serious injuries from these devices, to include first- and second-degree
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burns and facial disfigurement. In these cases, injuries resulted from battery explosions during ENDS use, charging, replacement or inadvertent contact with a metal object while transporting. Deployed units may request extensions on device removal until their next port visit. Supervisors should ensure that removable lithium-ion batteries are removed from the units and stored according to the ENDS manufacturer instructions, in plastic wrap, in a plastic bag or any other non-conductive storage container. Sailors on shore will still be allowed to use ENDS on base, but must do so in designated smoking areas ashore while on military installations. Sailors are encouraged to use available tobacco cessation resources and programs offered through Navy medical services and Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) programs. For more information, please see ALFLTFORCOM/ ALPACFLT 141300Z APR 17.
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SPOTLIGHT
Where are you from and how long have you been in the Navy? I’m from Brooklyn, New York. I joined the Navy toward the end of 2015, so I’ve been in for about a year and a half. Why did you join the Navy? My original plan was to go to college and do all the fun college stuff like the rest of my boys back home. My dad, however, told me I had two options: either move out of his house or join the Navy. I did both. I moved into my friend’s place in the Bronx while I was in Delayed Entry Program and shipped out a few months later. What’s an average day of your life in Automated Data Processing like? Right now I’m doing inventory. I’m traveling around the ship with a few other Information Systems Technicians and we’re tracking anything connected to the network, what it is and where it’s at. Most days we’re working trouble tickets for people around the ship. What do you hope to accomplish while you’re on the Land? I’ve set a few goals for myself. I have three year orders here, so before I leave I definitely want to pick up second class. Before I make second, however, I want to learn my rate and become a better IT, so I can become a better leader. I just got here and I’m fresh out of A School, which was helpful but you make most of your progress in
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What has the Navy introduced you to that may be different from what you’re used to back home in Brooklyn? Being around Brooklynites is a lot different from being around people from the South, Midwest, or West Coast. Brooklyn is diverse, but there are certain things everybody there can relate to. What the Navy has taught me is how to adapt to different cultures. I learned that I can’t always generalize people based on what region they’re from. That’s just when it comes to other Sailors, but traveling has introduced me to entirely different ways of life. Guam and Brooklyn couldn’t be any more different and it’s cool to learn more about different places and their histories. What do you do outside of work? I’ve taken up photography. I like going out whenever I have free time, putting on my headphones, and admiring the natural beauty of this place. I’ve never been to a place with crystal blue water or hazy pink and purple sunsets. I realize I am making a lot of memories here and I like to capture them through photo. Who knows when I’ll ever be able to come to a place like this again? I’d like to build connections with people with a strong love for photography and hopefully learn from them.
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real life settings actually fixing things for people. I want to be the guy who can solve the unsolvable trouble ticket. I also want to learn more about Navy heritage. There’s a lot of wisdom I hope to pick up from those who have been around a while.
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FOR TEAM TENDER
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WORK HARD + PLAY Sailors from the submarine tenders USS Emory S. Land we finished that game, we played against each other across the (AS 39) and USS Frank Cable (AS 40) participated in a team- tenders just for unity and fun.” building athletic event, April 14 at the Charles King Fitness Sports day comes a month before the command’s physical Center Complex on Naval Base Guam. fitness assessment (PFA). Hundreds of Sailors rallied together before sunrise for “I think getting together to do this so close to PFA is actually the Team Tender Sports Day, a day of exercise and physical building a mindset of physical fitness,” said Blaine. “If you competition including a 5k run, a team-challenge tournament, haven’t been preparing for the PFA, it’s not too late to start and basketball games, softball games, volleyball games, ultimate this is a good way to motivate Sailors.” Frisbee games and ultimate football games. For some, fitness is always on their mind and sports day was Assistant Command Fitness Leaders (ACFLs) took charge a chance to change up their work out and have fun. in organizing the events and encouraged everyone to play a part. “I like every sport but my favorite event today would have “I’m a workout fiend,” said Engineman 3rd Class Robert to be the 100 push-ups, 200 sit-ups, 300 squats and the mile Butler. “We do this to promote fitness, but it’s also for fun. run,” said Butler. “It was a little bit of everything and full Fitness to us (ACFLs) is fun, so we try to instill that attitude endurance.” in everyone.” Butler described sports day as a success and commended Some events had a message behind them. The team the crew on their efforts. challenge supported the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society. “I thank everyone for their hard work and effort today,” said The 5k run supported sexual assault prevention and response Butler. “As long as you come out and give your all, everybody’s awareness. a winner on sports day and we “My favorite part was “It’s fun to boast a little, but after it’s all done, we definitely saw that today.” the 5k run this morning for do nothing but support each other.” Guam is home to the Sexual Assault Awareness - EN3 Robert Butler U.S. Navy’s only submarine and Prevention Month,” tenders, USS Emory S. Land said Senior Chief Electronics Technician Latoya Blaine. “I (AS 39) and USS Frank Cable (AS 40), as well as four Los really enjoyed getting out there and running for the cause.” Angeles-class attack submarines. The submarine tenders The causes weren’t the only reasons to hold a sports day. provide maintenance, hotel services and logistical support to Building comradery seemed to be on the minds of the crew. submarines and surface ships in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas “The 5k and sports day itself build comradery,” said Butler. of operation. The submarines and tenders are maintained as part “It’s fun to boast a little, but after it’s all done, we do nothing of the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed submarine force and are but support each other. It really is one team, one fight.” readily capable of meeting global operational requirements. Blaine agreed and mentioned how the Chiefs mess took For more information about USS Emory S. Land (AS sports day as a chance to mentor Sailors and enjoy friendly 39), visit http://www.csp.navy.mil/emorysland/ or like us on competition. Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/EmorySLand, or on “In regards to the first classes and the chiefs, we are using Twitter @EmorySLand. this opportunity to play for CPO-365,” said Blaine. “So it’s a For more news from USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), visit competition day amongst the Chiefs and the First Classes. Once http://www.navy.mil/local/as39/.
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COMMUNITY REL ATIONS ENCOURAGING PHYSICAL FITNESS AT PRICE ELEMENTARY
Twelve Sailors assigned to submarine and my fellow Sailors,” said Machinist’s class attack submarines. The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) Mate 1st Class Enrique Servatico. “The tenders provide maintenance, hotel visited Capt. H.B. Price Elementary children exuded a tremendous amount of services and logistical support to School in Mangilao, Guam, for a positive energy during the activities and submarines and surface ships in the U.S. community relations (COMREL) event, were excited that we, United States Navy 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. The April 7. submarines and tenders Sailors assisted with the are maintained as part of school’s “Spring Games”, “I’m out here to help push an important message: the U.S. Navy’s forwardan outdoor event that you have one life to live, so live it healthily” deployed submarine force promoted the importance of - MMA2 Eric Oliver and are readily capable of daily physical activity in the meeting global operational children’s everyday lives to encourage Sailors, were taking time out of our day to requirements. their overall health and well-being. spend time with them.” For more information about USS Sailors helped in the setup of various One Sailor had a very specific Emory S. Land (AS 39), visit http:// events ranging from relay races, tag, message he wanted to convey to the www.csp.navy.mil/emorysland/ or like volleyball and other physical activities. children. us on Facebook at http://www.facebook. The COMREL helped foster a growing “I’m out here to help push an com/EmorySLand, or on Twitter @ understanding and bond between Land important message: you have one life to EmorySLand. Sailors and the people of Guam. Being live, so live it healthily,” said Machinist’s For more news from USS Emory S. stationed on the island provides Sailors Mate 2nd Class Eric Oliver. “I want Land (AS 39), visit http://www.navy.mil/ the unique opportunity to demonstrate to influence these children’s lives as a local/as39/. the U.S. Navy’s commitment to the local Sailor and Navy representative in their Are you interested in taking orders to communities while also learning about community and as a health advocate. This Guam? Want to learn more about the duty their culture. was a perfect opportunity to do that.” station and life on our island? For more “The goal of this event was to connect Guam is home to the U.S. Navy’s information, check out the ‘Go Guam!’ with a local school district and show that only submarine tenders, USS Emory website at http://www.csp.navy.mil/gowe care as ambassadors to the island of S. Land (AS 39) and USS Frank Cable guam/ and download the ‘1st Fifteen’ Guam and the people living here,” said (AS 40), as well as four Los Angeles- checklist. Land’s COMREL coordinator Lt. Takana Jefferson, a chaplain. “We want to show that we care about the local community. What better way to do that than through engaging and encouraging children?” More than 150 students ranging from third to fifth grade and 15 faculty members participated in the event. One Sailor immediately recognized the positive and enthusiastic energy of working with the school. “I could see and feel the excitement from the very start, both from the staff and students
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UNDER THE ICE
The Arctic Ocean is an area of over 5 million square miles and is largely covered by a perennial sheet of ice. The Arctic remains to be one of the least-known bodies of water in the world because of its remoteness and harsh weather. The Greeks believed a race of giants known as the Hyperborean lived in 24-hour sunlight in an area believed to be in the Arctic Circle. Legends like these gave explorers and pioneers motivation to sail to the region. Throughout history, there were many failed and a few successful attempts to reach the North Pole. In 1909 Admiral Robert Peary completed the first expedition to the North Pole, and in 1958, USS Nautilus (SSN 571), the United States’ first nuclear-powered submarine, became the first vessel to cross it and paved the way for future submarine deployments. Ens. Jonathan Farley, a Sailor assigned to the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), continued the tradition of Arctic exploration with four under-the-ice trips while assigned to Seawolf-class attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21). Seawolf was commissioned on July 19, 1997, and is the first of three Seawolf-class submarines. The Seawolf is quieter and faster than any Los Angeles-class submarine, has
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“HEARING THE ICE BREAK AS WE SURFACED WAS SURREAL.” -Ens. Jonathan Farley
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more torpedo tubes and can carry up to 50 torpedoes or missiles, or 100 mines, according to Navy.mil. “I was a nuke mechanic, an LPO (leading petty officer) at the time,” said Farley. “Seawolf was by far the best boat I’ve been on and the reason I was commissioned as an LDO (limited duty officer). I learned so much on it that I couldn’t even begin to tell you everything. It was such a great experience for me.” Farley said there were few things that changed, in regards to maintaining the submarine, under the frozen water compared to normal situations, as the Seawolf was built to withstand the conditions. There are certain procedures a submarine has to take before surfacing above the ice. An article by Richard Allard of Naval Science and Technology Future Force Magazine (March 2, 2016) states, “Submarines transiting under the Arctic ice use a guidance product developed by the National Ice Center called a FLAP (fractures, leads, and polynyas). A lead represents a crack or linear opening in the sea ice caused by divergent ocean current flows or wind effects. Leads are often transient and may quickly refreeze after the surface water encounters very cold air temperatures. A polynya is an area of open water surrounded by sea ice that often remains open because of warm upwelled water or warm coastal air. The FLAP ‘analysis’ product is based on all available satellite imagery and provides a realtime indication of ice opening areas. The FLAP is provided to submarines prior to and during Arctic transits as a formatted text message that identifies
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navigation features in the ice over large areas. The message contains the latitude/longitude pairs delineating FLAPs, as well as remarks on the orientation and ice types. This is especially useful should the submarine need to surface for communications or in case of emergency and must find a location at which such operations may take place safely.” Farley said being on the ice is exhilarating and something he would love to do again. “Hearing the ice break as we surfaced was surreal,” said Farley. “The North Pole is just dead silence. You are a thousand miles from anything.” Arctic deployments and surfaces of submarines on the ice exemplify the Navy’s mission to provide safe and secure maritime traffic in international waters around the globe. For more information about USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), visit http://www.csp.navy. mil/emorysland/ or like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/EmorySLand, or on Twitter @EmorySLand. For more news from USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), visit http://www.navy.mil/local/ as39/.
DIVISION IN THE SPOTLIGHT
AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
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could give us. When I went back with the rig, it was kind of my call about whether or not to purchase a new The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) transformer or try out their spare. I opted to try out their is committed to improving the material condition of spare and they just mounted in there. We wound up just tended units and helping them get back underway. When paying for that maintenance instead of buying a whole equipment issues interfere with Emory S. Land’s ability new rig. It wound up costing just a few thousand dollars to assist tended units, it’s the job of its Sailors, junior or instead of almost $400,000,” said Collins. otherwise, to resolve the equipment issues and continue to Lara says junior Sailors’ dedication to the repair carry out the ship’s mission. mission and quick decision making skills are tools that When a recent equipment failure involving a nitrogen will benefit their careers down the road. rig interfered with the Emory S. Land’s ability to assist “They pretty much took care of business by submarines, junior Sailors assigned to the ship’s air themselves. I gave them some direction and they went out conditioning and refrigeration division were ready with and made the whole thing happen. It’s good for us, it’s solutions. Initiative taken by Machinist’s Mate 3rd good for the repair department and it’s good for the Navy classes Andrew Collins, Josh Green and Machinist’s because now our junior Sailors are getting experience and Mate Fireman Brenden Andersen saved the Navy nearly taking responsibility without being told to do so. That $400,000 and an estimated 30 weeks without nitrogen type of drive will take them from being a fireman, to a services. supervisor, to a leading petty officer, to even a chief,” said “At first we thought our nitrogen rig was broken,” said Lara. Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Emory S. Land is one Sandro Lara, air conditioning “That type of drive will take them from of two forward deployed and refrigeration division being a fireman, to a supervisor, to a submarine tenders homeleading petty officer. “We leading petty officer, to even a chief.” ported in Guam, conducting had to get everything up - MM1 Sandro Lara maintenance on submarines and running to complete and surface ships in the U.S. two scheduled nitrogen loads on different submarines. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. Without the nitrogen rig, we couldn’t do either job. We For more information about USS Emory S. Land, had a Frank Cable chief looking all over the place for a visit www.csp.navy.mil/emorysland or like us on Face new rig. They found one for roughly $350,000, but my book at www.facebook.com/EmorySLand, or on Twitter guys worked well above their pay-grade in fixing our rig @EmorySLand. in Guam provides Sailors unique and saving the Navy $350k. The fact that we were able to opportunities to demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment provide nitrogen services is a direct result of their hard to the local communities while also learning about their work and training.” culture. The air conditioning and refrigeration division Sailors USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) is moored in Apra understood the importance of nitrogen loads to submarines Harbor at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, and is one of and were willing to go above and beyond to ensure the two submarine tenders remaining in the U.S. Navy. The timely restoration of the ship’s nitrogen services. submarine tenders provide maintenance, hotel services “We went to the Guam Shipyard, met with their and logistical support to submarines and surface ships electrician and found out that the transformer was fried. in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. The A few days later we took the rig back over there, and submarines and tenders are maintained as part of the U.S. they gave us some options. They said they had another Navy’s forward-deployed submarine force and are readily transformer that was attached to another component they capable of meeting global operational requirements.
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