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Oct. 13, 2016
By PO3 Clemente Lynch
gw c e l e b r at e s hispanicheritagemonth
By PO3 Alora Blosch
OURWINNINGSAPRTEAM sapr reps to recEIve sexual assault prevention innovation award
By PO3 Bryan Mai
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On the cover: Sailors demonstrate a traditional Hispanic dance during a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. (Photo by PO3 Clemente Lynch)
PHOTO of the DAY
Marines prepare to cross deck from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in support of the damage in Haiti by Hurricane Matthew. (Photo by PO3 Clemente Lynch)
staff Commanding Officer
Executive Officer
Command Master Chief
CAPT Timothy Kuehhas
CAPT Kenneth Strong
MCPO James Tocorzic
Public Affairs Officer
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Media DLCPO
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Editors PO1 Alan Gragg PO2 Jennifer O’Rourke PO3 Kashif Basharat
CPO Mary Popejoy
Content PO3 Wyatt Anthony PO3 Alora Blosch PO3 Jacob Goff PO3 Clemente Lynch
PO3 Bryan Mai PO3 Brian Sloan SN Krystofer Belknap SN Jonathan Price
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ailors from USS George Washington (CVN 73) gathered on the aft mess deck, Oct. 11 to enjoy a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration spearheaded by GW’s heritage committee. Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15- Oct. 15, recognizes Hispanic and Latino American heritage and culture. The GW celebration focused on the more than 57,000 Hispanics currently serving in every rank and career field in the Navy, including those stationed on the Spirit of Freedom. “My family and I moved from Chile to Miami when I was nine-years old,” said Chief Petty Officer Edmundo Brantes. “On Oct. 19, 1994 I made the decision to join the Navy. Many times throughout my career, I had been asked to be the keynote speaker for the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Until now, I declined the offer because I was afraid that I wouldn’t represent my Hispanic roots and do it the justice it deserves. Now, I am old enough to say things
without fear of repercussions because I speak from my heart and know how to convey my message in a way that people wouldn’t find offensive.” Brantes emphasized that Sailors need to know hard work pays off regardless of a person’s background. “Hard work is always going to pay true testament to who you are as a person,” he added. Petty Officer 2nd Class Madnaely Martinez, from Fajardo, Puerto Rico, was the master of ceremonies for the event. Martinez joined the Navy three years ago and is working on putting together a STA-21 commissioning package. “It’s an honor to be Hispanic in the Navy,” said Martinez. “It’s hard sometimes because of the language barrier, because the wording is sometimes different in Spanish. It’s easily one of the hardest things to adjust to especially when you are trying to study for warfare and advancement exams.”
Martinez said even though Hispanic Sailors may be challenged with language barriers, their effort is what gets recognition. “It’s an advantage knowing two languages,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Yameliz Rodriguez. “It gives me the benefit to help people who may not be comfortable speaking English. It’s funny though because I don’t really look Hispanic, but we come in all variety of shades. Even though we are a minority across the branches, a lot of us succeed.” The legacy of Hispanics in the military is vast and decorated. Adm. David Farragut was the first Hispanic admiral in the Navy, Pvt. France Silva was the first Hispanic Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor, and in 1980 Richard E. Cavazos became the first Hispanic to reach the rank of brigadier general in the U.S. Army. GW’s heritage committee celebration included traditional Hispanic dances, an inspirational video and cake cutting.
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T Navy Chaplain Capt. Kim Donahue writes words of encouragement to victims of sexual assault during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response ceremony called “Taking Back the Night”. (Photo by PO3 Alora Blosch)
The command choir sings the national anthem during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response ceremony. (Photo by PO3 Brian Sloan)
Sailors write words of encouragement to victims of sexual assault during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response ceremony. (Photo by PO3 Brian Sloan)
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he Office of the Secretary of Defense will announce Oct. 15 that two members of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) team aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) will recieve the Sexual Assault Prevention Innovation Award (SAPIA) for fiscal year 2016. Mr. Damon Pratt, deployment resiliency counselor, and Capt. Kim Donahue, a Navy chaplain who was previously the head of the GW’s Command Religious Ministries Department, will recieve the 2016 SAPIA as GW’s representatives. The Navy SAPR program educates Sailors on how to respond to a sexual assault. SAPR organizations also encourage victims of sexual violence to come forward and receive help. Donahue and Pratt put together GW’s first “Take Back the Night” event to shed some light on a difficult training topic. Donahue shared her personal perspective on sexual assault with all the crew in attendance to encourage others to come forward and seek help. “You could tell she put her heart into it,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Kasandra Bixler, a SAPR victim advocate (VA). “A large amount of the crew showed up to the event and participated in a labyrinth walk at the end. It was a beautiful
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event where everyone came together and showed each other support. I think it will have a lasting impact on how others see people going through a sexual assault and how comfortable victims feel coming forward for help.” The event started with Donahue sharing her story and ended with Sailors walking through a labyrinth with a box in the center. The box provided Sailors with the opportunity to share their story or offer words of encouragement for victims. ‘Take Back the Night’ was just one event designed to increase knowledge. “[SAPR VAs] had meetings frequently with Mr. Pratt,” said Bixler. “He is an incredible resource for SAPR VAs. He taught us a lot of information that we will keep with us as we continue in this program. He also taught us how to make our clients more comfortable with us while going through an often intrusive process. He will be hard to replace.” Both Donahue and Pratt have transferred to new commands, but the crew has approximately 30 SAPR members who aim to carry on Donahue and Pratt’s legacy. The members undergo an initial 40 hours of training and attend additional training throughout a two-year period between credentials. For more information on the SAPR program, visit sapr.mil or navy.mil/sapr.
Sailors gather to bring awareness to sexual assault during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response vigil. (Photo by PO3 Alora Bosch)
Sailors write words of encouragement to victims of sexual assault during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response ceremony. (Photo by PO3 Brian Sloan)
From left, Damon Pratt, Capt. Kim Donahue, and Capt. Timothy Kuehhas participate in a cake cutting ceremony at the “Take Back the Night” event. (Photo by PO3 Brian Sloan)
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Archie Griffin, from Pearl City, Hawaii, calibrates an aircraft tire inflator in the calibration lab. (Photo by PO3 Bryan Mai)
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lectrical fires and damage is a and electrical equipment checked “Most people on the ship are very real risk in the U.S. Navy and registered in the Electrical Safety not trained to deal with electricity so it is vital that Sailors do their Office when they check-in aboard or the safety procedures that go part as much as possible to have their the aircraft carrier USS George with electricity,” said Petty Officer equipment 3rd Class Samantha and personal Quinones, a GW “ O n e s m a l l e r r o r c a n c o s t y o u y o u r l i f e s o i t ’ s a l w a y s electrician. “We offer electronic i m p o r t a n t t o u n d e r s t a n d e v e r y t h i n g y o u ’ r e d o i n g . I f electrical safety training devices, a n e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t i o n i s l o o s e o r d a m a g e d , y o u in the indoctrination or PEDs, c a n g e t h u r t o r c a u s e d a m a g e t o t h e s h i p . S i n c e period for new Sailors electrically e l e c t r i c i t y i s p r e s e n t i n e v e r y s i n g l e s p a c e a b o a r d checking aboard the s a f e t y t h e s h i p , i t ’ s i m p o r t a n t t o u n d e r s t a n d t h e h a z a r d s ship to help mitigate checked. associated with it.” All Sailors, risks associated with PO3 Samantha Quinones from the electricity and our shop salty master is open to those who have chiefs to the new seaman fresh out Washington (CVN 73) or whenever acquired new equipment.” of A-school, must get their devices they have unchecked equipment. Sailors who don’t follow electrical
safety can harm themselves or others. It way to maintain electrical safety as vacuum cleaners or extension cords is the user’s responsibility to maintain well as keeping out of trouble,” said available, as well as a list of equipment an electrically safe environment. Petty Officer 2nd Class Ruby Ward, that is and is not allowed to be used “One small error can cost you another electrician aboard the ship. aboard the ship. your life so it’s always important to “Unchecked gear will be confiscated “There are several reasons why understand everything you’re doing,” and the chain of command will get equipment may not be allowed,” said said Quinones. “If an Ward. “For example, electrical connection anything with a is loose or damaged, heating element or you can get hurt or a personal extension cause damage to the cord is not allowed ship. Since electricity because they can is present in every start fires or blow single space aboard a fuse or breaker. the ship, it’s important We have extension to understand the cords in our shop hazards associated that we’ve already with it.” checked that can The Electrical be lent out, but Safety Office checks personal extension the equipment for cords or air Seaman Brian Fingers (left), from Fredericktown, Missouri, and Seaman David wear, exposed wires, Underwood (right), from High Ridge, Missouri, troubleshoot an automatic bus conditioning units transfer. (Photo by Seaman Krystofer Belknap) other potential are not authorized.” electrical hazards, Sailors are able and then ensures equipment adheres involved in the process. It can get very to get their personal electronics and to regulations set by the ship. Sailors messy with the counseling or potential electrical equipment approved at the who ignore the set regulations will be captain’s mast.” Electrical Safety Office located at held accountable. The Electrical Safety Office has 2-103-3-Q or by contacting them at “Following regulations is the best some electrical equipment such as J-6120.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Dennis Earl, from Richmond, Mich., prepares to secure power to the helm and the lead helm. (Photo by PO3 Bryan Mai)
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