Washington Surveyor

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May 7, 2018

By MC3 Kashif Basharat

JOHN PAUL JONES THE MAN OF WARS

By MC3 Jamin Gordon

FROM THE FIELD TO THE SHIP BUILDING CAMARADERIE THROUGH SOCCER

By MCSA Adam Ferrero

SO WE DON’T FORGET: REMEMBERING THE HOLOCAUST

By MC3 Kristen Yarber

DEPARTMENT IN THE SPOTLIGHT S-12/S-13

The Washington Surveyor

Commanding Officer

SAILORS of the

WEEK

CAPT Glenn Jamison

Executive Officer

On the Cover: (April 30, 2018) Capt. Glenn Jamison and Command Master Chief Maurice Coffey sign a remembrance banner following a holocaust memorial ceremony held on the floating accommodation facility (FAF) mess decks. (Photo by MCSA Adam Ferrero)

PHOTO of the

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CAPT Colin Day

Command Master Chief CMDCM Maurice Coffey

Public Affairs Officer LCDR Gregory L. Flores

Deputy Public Affairs Officer LT Andrew Bertucci

Departmental LCPO MCCS Reginald Buggs

Divisional LCPO MCC Mary Popejoy

Editor

MCSN Zack Thomas

Content MC3 Kashif Basharat MC3 Carter Denton MC3 Joshua DuFrane MC3 Jamin Gordon MC3 Alan Lewis MC3 Shayla Hamilton MC3 Trey Hutcheson MC3 Brian Sipe MC3 Kristen Yarber MCSN Michael Botts MCSA Adam Ferrero MCSA Steven Young MCSA Marlan Sawyer

The Washington Surveyor is an authorized publication for Sailors serving aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Contents herein are not the visions of, or endorsed by the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Navy or the Commanding Officer of USS George Washington. All news releases, photos or information for publication in The Washington Surveyor must be submitted to the Public Affairs Officer (7726).

*For comments and concerns regarding The Washington Surveyor, email the editor at jamin.gordon@cvnit.navy.mil*

LS3 Keishaura West Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee Why I joined the Navy: “I joined the Navy to maximize my potential by expanding and tackling adversity, discovering serendipity, and ultimately fulfilling a life of success.”

Favorite part about my job: “What I like most about what I do is the camaraderie within the department and the division as a whole.”

(April 30,2018) RP2 Meredith Mockler receives an oar from Cmdr. Philip Bagrow at her reenlistment. (Photo by MC3 Trey Hutcheson)

QUESTIONS of the WEEK

DC 3M LSSR Luther Butler Hometown: Dallas, Texas Why I joined the Navy: “I joined the Navy to support my family.”

Favorite part about my job: “I like the openness of my division, you can go to anyone for anything and they’ll help you out.”

Q: WHAT IS THE PRIMARY USE OF THE EXPLOSIMETER?

A: Q:

SAFETY

TO DETECT EXPLOSIVE GASES.

WHAT DOES “TGL” STAND FOR?

A:

Q:

TAG GUIDE LIST

WHAT ARE THE THREE TYPES OF CARTRIDGES THAT ARE SUPPLIED FOR THE RESPIRATORS ABOARD?

A:

PARTICULATE, GAS/VAPOR AND COMBINATION.

JOHN PAUL JONES: THEMANOFWARS

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By MC3 Kashif Basharat

he United States Navy has a long and proud history of brave men and women that have served aboard its ships. Very few however are quite as renowned as the great John Paul Jones.

John Paul Jones was one of the key figures in the early development of our Navy. Throughout his naval career, he strategically fought and won many battles, which shaped the early Navy. Two of his biggest accomplishments, however, occurred in the month of April.

According to historical data on Navy.mil, John Paul was born at Arbigland, Kirkbean, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, July 6, 1747. By the time he was 13, he had become an apprentice to a merchant and went to sea in the brig Friendship to learn

the art of seamanship. After several successful years as a merchant skipper in the West Indies trade, John Paul emigrated to the British colonies in North America and there added “Jones” to his name.

At the outbreak of the American Revolution, Jones was in Virginia and pledged his allegiance to the rebels. On December 7, 1775, he was commissioned first lieutenant in the Continental Navy, serving aboard Esek Hopkins’ flagship Alfred.

Aboard the Alfred, Jones set a precedent by engaging in the first battle at sea for our young Navy.

According to a blog post titled, “Indomitable Determination of John Paul Jones” by Rear Adm. Brian Fort, on Navy Live, the official blog of the U.S. Navy, the Alfred attacked and

heavily damaged the British cruiser HMS Glasgow, April 6, 1776, which had been harassing the colonies’ shipping.

After the battle, Jones was rewarded by being given the command of the sloop Ranger. Jones would once again make his mark on the month of April. According to Fort’s blog, on April 24, 1778, Jones, now a captain, captured the British ship HMS Drake after “thunderous fusillades of cannons and muskets and bloody close combat with cutlasses and boarding pikes.”

A year later in 1779, Jones was given the ship Bon Homme Richard by a French king and uttered a line during a battle which inspires some to this day. Jones engaged with the British ship HMS Serapis in the

On the deck of the captured Serapis, John Paul Jones salutes the Bon Homme Richard as it sinks with its colors still flying. ( Taken from a print in the John Paul Jones house in Portsmouth) (Photo courtesy of navalhistory.org)

North Sea off Famborough Head, England. Richard was blasted in the initial broadside the two ships exchanged, losing much of it’s firepower and many gunners. Capt.

Richard Pearson, commanding Serapis, called out to Jones, asking if he surrendered. Jones’ reply: “I have not yet begun to fight!” The ships fought on for many hours and Pearson finally tore down his colors and Serapis surrendered.

According to historical data on navy.mil, after the American Revolution, Jones served as a rear admiral in the service of Empress Catherine of Russia, but returned to Paris in 1790. He died in Paris at the age of 45, July, 18 1792. His remains were eventually brought back to the United States and are currently buried in the crypt of the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Md.

Portrait of John Paul Jones. (Courtesy of navylive.mil)

Depicting the capture of HMS DRAKE by the continential ship RANGER after a sea battle off Cerrick-Fergus in the Irish Sea on April 24, 1778. (Photo courtesy of navylive.mil)

FROM THE FIELD TO THE SHIP:

BUILDING CAMARADERIE AND LEADERSHIP THROUGH SOCCER (April 26, 2018) The USS George Washington (CVN 73) soccer team poses for a group photo at half-time during their game against the Screwtops of carrier Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123. (Photo by MC3 Jamin Gordon)

By MC3 Jamin Gordon Team sports are something that many people have participated in since a young age. These sports are known to bring people out of their comfort zone, form new friendships and develop leadership skills. These fundamental elements still apply to team sports even into adulthood.

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington’s (CVN 73) soccer team builds camaraderie and leadership skills.

“Being on the soccer team builds camaraderie by introducing everyone to new faces and being able to play soccer with them,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Fernando Blanco, the team captain of George Washington’s soccer team.. “Team chemistry is one of the biggest things that can either make or break a soccer team because it’s not easy meeting someone for the first time and trying to form the chemistry

right away. Luckily for our team, we were able to overcome the diversity through multiple practices and learn how each other plays soccer. We’ve also learned to work together and keep our composure as a team whether we win or lose.”

In addition to camaraderie, soccer has also played a role in developing leadership skills both on and off the field.

“Being on the team has impacted has helped me work better with my co-workers by helping me learn that everyone learns in a different way,” said Blanco. “I can’t teach everyone how to do their job just by telling them how and expecting them to know it. Some people need more than just hearing how to do something, whether its visual learning, hands-on learning, or maybe they need something to read while you talk. The fact is, everyone learns in a different way and you must

be versatile in how you teach.”

Along with developing leadership skills, playing on the team has helped improve communication skills for some players.

“Being a yeoman, I work with everyone in the command,” said Yeoman 3rd Class Lynnett Evans, a member of George Washington’s soccer team. Evans. “With that being said, being on the soccer team helps me professionally because I’m interacting with Sailors of all ages, rates and ranks. It allows me to be more experienced with working and communicating with others.”

Soccer, like many sports, teaches valuable life skills that not only help when the team wins, but also when they lose. In the tough times, it is important to have a strong leader that will keep the team motivated.

George Washington’s soccer team competed against the Screwtops of

(April 26, 2018) ABH2 Class Michael Alves, left, competes in a soccer game against the Screwtops of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 (Photo by MC3 Jamin Gordon)

Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123, April 26. The first half of the game presented some challenges, but Blanco didn’t let these challenges bring his team down.

“After a tough first half, as the team captain, you must be able to handle all the adversity thrown at you during the game, and keep your composure,” said Blanco. “At half time, I like to help motivate the team by talking to my teammates individually and tell them what I saw and how they could improve something or tell them what I liked about their playing when they did something good, and to keep the hard work up for another 45 minutes.”

Thanks to the perseverance of the team, and the motivating words of the team lead, George Washington won their game against the Screwtops with a final score of nine to two.

Teamwork plays a huge part in sports, whether they win or lose, and George Washington’s team proved that despite a rough beginning, a win is always possible.

“Team chemistry is one of the biggest things that can either make or break a soccer team...”

AB3 Fernando Blanco

(April 26, 2018) George Washington Sailors compete in a soccer game against the Screwtops of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123.

(Photo by MC3 Jamin Gordon)

(April 30, 2018) Sailors bow their heads for a prayer made during a holocaust memorial ceremony held on the floating accommodation facility mess deck by the George Washington heritage committee. (Photo by MCSA Adam Ferrero)

This February/March 1945, file photo shows the entry to the concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland, with snow covered rail tracks leading to the camp. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Mission to the European Union website)

By MCSA Adam Ferrero

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t’s been 73 years since the Axis powers surrendered to the western Allies, ending World War II. While many look fondly on that hard-won victory, it is important that we never forget those events that are forever etched in our history.

“As we move further and further away in time from the atrocities that were put upon the Jewish people of Europe during World War II, it becomes more necessary to never forget,” said Cmdr. Philip Bagrow, the command chaplain of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). “The Holocaust is not the only genocide known in modern times, but it can serve as a reminder that all people groups are welcome on this Earth.

No groups should ever be singled out and decimated by men and women in power.”

George Washington’s Heritage Committee held a Holocaust remembrance ceremony on the floating accommodation facility (FAF) mess decks, April 30.

The ceremony opened up with the singing of the national anthem by Yeoman 3rd Class Lynnett Evans,

from Columbus, Georgia, followed by the invocation, led by Bagrow.

Operations Specialist 1st Class Rita Dennison, from Kernersville, North Carolina, stood as the master of ceremonies for the event.

“These events are difficult to discuss, but it is extremely important for us to never forget the great

atrocities of which mankind is capable,” said Dennison.

According to the National Archives website, the Holocaust was the systematic persecution and murder of six million European Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators.

The National Archives also said that in 1933, the Jewish population

These women and children were liberated from the concentration camp at Lambach, Austria, by the 71st Infantry Division. The death rate, mostly attributed to starvation, was reputed to be 200 to 300 a day. (Photo by Sgt. Robert Holliway, USA)

of Europe stood at over nine million.

Most European Jews lived in countries, Poland in particular, that Nazi Germany would eventually occupy during World War II. By 1945, nearly two thirds of European Jews were killed by the Nazis and their collaborators as part of the “Final Solution,” which was the Nazi policy to wipe out the Jewish population of Europe.

According to the National Archives website, the Nazi government established concentration camps to incarcerate their victims of ethnic and racial hatred. To concentrate and monitor the Jewish population, the Germans and their collaborators created ghettos, transit camps and forced-labor camps for Jews during the war. The Germans also created forced-labor camps for non-Jews whose labor the Germans wanted to exploit, including Polish and Soviet civilians. These individuals worked, and several died, under inhumane conditions.

Between 1941 and 1944, Nazi German authorities deported millions of Jews from to ghettos and killing centers, often called extermination camps, where they were murdered in

specially developed gas chambers.

The National Archives website said that, as the Allied forces mounted offensives against Germany across Europe, they began encountering and liberating concentration camp prisoners. In the final months of the war, inmates were transported by train or put on forced marches, which were often called “death marches,” to try and prevent the liberation of prisoner. Marches continued until May 7, 1945, the day the German armed forces surrendered unconditionally to the Allies.

Those who attended the ceremony had historical details of the Holocaust recounted to them as they watched a clip from the movie “Schindler’s List,” depicting the liquidation of the Krakow ghetto.

“These events are difficult to watch,” said Dennison. “Over 8,000 Jews were sent from the Krakow ghetto to forced-labor camps, while the Jews that were deemed unfit for work were either killed in the streets or sent to concentration camps.”

The ceremony served as a chilling reminder of the cruelties humanity is capable of, and why we must take lessons from these events to honor

the dead by remembering their hardships.

“As we move further away from the time of the Holocaust, it becomes more and more of a lesson for the history books, and less and less something we can feel as human beings,” said Bagrow. “At the same time though, we see the inhumanity with which human beings were treating other human beings, and we’re not ignorant enough not to understand that atrocities like this still go on in many parts of the world today. Part of the solution for any problem is first being aware of what the problem is. We must never be afraid to speak out against evil, and always stand up for our neighbor in need.”

It can be difficult to reflect on the darker parts of our history, but by learning and remembering the Holocaust, future generations can pave the way toward a future where such cruelties will not go unnoticed.

To learn more information about the Holocaust, visit the National Archives website at www.archives. gov, or visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum website at ushmm.org.

DEPARTMENT

In The

SPOTLIGHT (Apr. 30, 2018) LS3 Keishaura West and LS3 Christopher Jennings pose for a divisional photo outside of the S-12 postal services office. (Photo by MC3 Kristen Yarber)

S-12/ Postal Services

By MC3 Kristen Yarber

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n aircraft carrier is nothing short of a fully-functioning community, made up of Sailors who work together to ensure the mission is accomplished. In order to achieve this goal, several departments perform various duties to meet the needs of everyone assigned to the ship. Aboard the Nimitzclass aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) for example, Supply department’s S-12 division specializes in postal services.

Some George Washington Sailors live in barracks such as the Huntington Hall berthing facility and have the choice of purchasing a P.O. box at the local post office or getting their mail sent to the ship. Even Sailors who rent apartments or own homes in Hampton Roads can get their mail sent to the ship if that is a more convenient way for them to receive it.

“The ship address will not interfere with your home address if you live out in town,” said Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Keishaura, West, S-12 division postal clerk. “But specifically for those

who do live in Huntington Hall, they can easily get their mail sent here, and get somebody from the department to come pick it up and they’ll have their mail.”

Those designated to pick up mail are called mail orderlies. Specific responsibilities of the mail orderly include: delivering personal mail to addressees only, delivering official mail to individuals authorized by the commanding officer, placing undeliverable mail in a suitable, securely locked container and delivering it later or returning it daily to the unit mailroom, and returning undeliverable mail to the unit mailroom.

A mail orderly has a lot of responsibility, which is why West is in charge of getting people mail orderly qualified in each division.

“To become a mail orderly, a Sailor would need to get permission from their division officer and come down here to postal services,” said West.

“I will generate the paperwork, they will sign it, we will do some training

and they become mail orderlies. It’s nothing too complicated.”

After becoming mail orderly certified, it is important to visit postal services often to see if anyone in the department has mail.

“As a mail orderly, you should strive to check the department’s mail every day,” said Yeoman 3rd Class Lynette Evans, the mail orderly for George Washington’s Operations department.

Although S-12 is a small division within Supply, West said they still feel a strong sense of community within the department.

“What I like most about what I do is the camaraderie within the department and the division as a whole,” said West. “I love interacting with people.”

For specific questions, the postal services office is located on the second deck of George Washington’s floating accommodation facility (FAF) room 227. Their hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

(Apr. 30, 2018) LS3 Keishaura West performs administrative duties in the S-12 postal services office. (Photo by MC3 Kristen Yarber)

(Apr. 30, 2018) Postal services opens for mail orderlies aboard the Float Ashore Facility. (Photo by MC3 Kristen Yarber)

(Apr. 26, 2018) Sailors from the supply department’s S-13 DCPO/3M division pose for a group photo on the floating accommodation facility (FAF).

(Photo by MC3 Kristen Yarber)

DEPARTMENT

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officer. “We make sure that all of our equipment and maintenance items are all up to speed and ready to go at all times whenever they may be needed. Something as simple as a deck drain, a hatch, ventilation systems, a CO2 bottle, or fire stations, we need to make sure they’re ready at all times.”

In order to complete these tasks, there has to be some sense of organization in the way the maintenance is assigned due to the large number of spaces for which Supply department is responsible.

This is one of Grabow’s main responsibilities.

“I do a lot of computer work like scheduling maintenance, performing spot checks and ensuring that the department as a whole is always

ready for any damage control situation,” said Grabow.

What makes this division so effective is the sense of teamwork amongst the Sailors.

“I like the openness,” said Logistics Specialist Seaman Recruit Luther Butler, maintenance person and MWR representative for S-13.

“You can go to anybody for help and they’ll help you out with just about anything.”

Grabow shares Butler’s outlook on the division and strives to create an environment where Sailors can better themselves and their careers.

“I really like working with my team,” said Grabow. “A lot of junior Sailors come to this division not knowing very much about maintenance, so I’ve been

able to watch them grow and fully understand the importance of the 3M system, so when the time does come for them to perform, they perform very well. Working alongside them is definitely one of the best things about working in S-13.”

Even with all the contributions S-13 makes to the ship’s mission, they are not widely known throughout the ship.

“We do a lot of behind the scenes work that no one really notices,” said Luther. “But we get it all accomplished in a timely manner.”

The Sailors that make up S-13 continue to do their part in working toward the end goal of RCOH, which is to make George Washington ready to return to the fleet.

S-13/ DCPO/3M

By MC3 Kristen Yarber

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he Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) is currently undergoing its Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) period.

Nearly the entire ship gets renovated during this time and the nuclear reactors are refueled. Therefore, one

of the most important things Sailors do during this time is maintain the physical readiness of the ship itself.

Each department is responsible for maintaining certain equipment in their respective spaces, such as the Supply department’s Damage Control Petty Officer (DCPO)/

Maintenance and Material Management (3M) or S-13 division.

“The primary mission of S-13 is to make sure the Supply department as a whole is always maintaining 100 percent damage control readiness,” said Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Tyler Grabow, S-13’s leading petty

(Apr. 26, 2018) A bullseye hangs on a bulkhead indicating a space owned by the S-13 division. (Photo by MC3 Kristen Yarber)

(Apr. 26, 2018) A CO2 bottle systems tag lists equipment details that aid in performing maintenance aboard George Washington. (Photo by MC3 Kristen Yarber)

NAVY NEWS WASHINGTON (NNS) -- To improve readiness and reduce turnover of Forward Deployed Naval Force (FDNF) sea duty units, the Navy announced May 1, that effective immediately, incoming first-term enlisted Sailors assigned to sea duty billets in Japan, Guam and Spain will be assigned to longer tour lengths, in NAVADMIN 107/18.

Prescribed Sea Tours (PST) for first-term Sailors assigned to FDNF sea duty billets will be up to a maximum of 48 months accompanied by dependents and 48 months unaccompanied. If a Sailor’s

Navy Adjusts Incoming FDNF Sailors’ First-Term Sea Duty Tour Lengths

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HEALTH/WELLNESS

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

dependents are not given command sponsorship, a maximum of 24 months unaccompanied orders will be issued.

This change only applies to firstterm Sailors on their way to their first sea duty tour in Japan, Guam and Spain, and does not apply to assignments listed in exhibit one of MILPERSMAN 1300-308.

First-term FDNF Sailors currently assigned to a sea duty tour in Japan, Guam, and Spain and Sailors on their second or subsequent FDNF sea duty tour are encouraged to take advantage of the incentives offered

to extend their tours, as outlined in NAVADMIN 042/18.

First-term Sailors with orders issued on or after May 1, 2018 will not be eligible for incentives listed in NAVADMIN 042/18, but will have any remaining PST obligation from their first sea duty tour waived.

Sailors will only become eligible for the Overseas Tour Extension Incentive Program if they extend after completion of their assigned 48 month tour.

For more information, please read NAVADMIN 107/18 located at www. npc.navy.mil.

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