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March 15, 2016
By: MC3 Jaime Marcial
RHYTHMICALLYBOUND unity through music
By: MCSN Michael Wiese
SECOND CLASS PETTY O F F I C E R A S S O C I AT I O N SC P OA SUR FA C E S A B OA R D GW W ITH B IG P L A NS
By: MC3 Kris R. Lindstrom
GEORGE’S CORNER: NMCRS MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES
PHOTO of the DAY
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 13, 2016) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, approaches the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington is homeported in Norfolk after serving seven years in Yokosuka, Japan, as the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jaime Marcial
Sto r y by : M C 3 Ja i m e M a r c i a l
RHYTHMICALLYBOUND UNITY THROUGH MUSIC
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or musically inclined Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), there is an opportunity to unite through the very staple that has rhythmically bound cultures throughout history; music. “It’s sort of like a college choir or a school choir,” said Command Chaplain Cmdr. Kim Donahue. “We brought that concept with us from the Theodore Roosevelt because individuals love to sing in harmony and read music.” The only bass singer in the ship’s command choir, Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Larkin, participated in the choir aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) before moving to the George Washington. “For me, a lot of it is just personal expression,” said Larkin, who prior to
joining the Navy sang in school and church. “I love to sing no matter what, in church or otherwise. It is a way for me to relieve my stress and get out there and be involved.” George Washington currently has three active choirs: command, contemporary Christian and the gospel choir. Ship’s Serviceman 3rd Class Daeon Farrar, lay leader of the ship’s gospel service and an ordained minister at his home church, Spiritual Faith Ministries in Richmond, Virginia, began singing at the age of three. “I feel like this is part of not just only me but more importantly, part of God,” said Farrar. “That’s my life. I enjoy my career and the life that I live, but my main thing is that people’s spiritual aspects are met and they can come somewhere to kind of relax and enjoy themselves.”
The command choir presently has nine people but Donahue encourages others to join. “Participation in [the choirs] is always open,” said Command Chaplain Cmdr. Kim Donahue. “If someone realizes this is something that they love doing and it keeps them motivated, then they can join.” The command choir practices in the chapel Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 12 p.m. The contemporary Christian choir practices in the chapel Saturdays at 6 p.m. The gospel choir practices in the chapel Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and in the foc’s’le Saturdays at 7 p.m. The command choir is scheduled to perform at the Women’s History Month Observance March 18 on the ship’s aft mess decks.
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SECONDCLASSPETTY OFFICERASSOCIATION SCPOA SURFACES ON GW WITH BIG PLANS
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fter a combined 16 months at sea, the crews of the USS George Washington (CVN 73) and the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) gained an immense amount of experience and knowledge. It is this experience and knowledge that Washington’s Second Class Petty Officer’s Association (SCPOA) hopes to share and build upon. Following the integration of the two crews, six Sailors aim to build comeradrie and engage junior Sailors through the ship’s renewed SCPOA. “ Wa s h i n g t o n had an SCPOA in Japan but during the first crew swap it went away,” said Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Scott Miller. “Now we are trying to get the SCPOA started again.” S C P O A President Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Desean Davis said the group is working hard to get the word out to fellow second class petty officers about the organization and what it stands for. “We are trying to lead by example,” said Davis. “We are using word of mouth, networking and putting up fliers [to get out the message],” said Davis. Davis and Miller agree that the word is spreading and it appears involvement will be strong.
“We had one meeting so far and more than 30 Sailors showed up, which is a good start,” said Miller. “The ratio of former [Theodore Roosevelt] members and [George Washington] Sailors was pretty even too, which is good.” Davis said the SCPOA plans to have meetings every other week and that they have begun planning events and activities already. He said he also hopes to bring some activities that were popular on the Theodore Roosevelt to the crew of the George Washington. “We’ve done Chic-fil-A events, ice cream socials and [Navy] career fairs,” said Davis. “We plan on bringing Sponsorship Night to the Washington as well,” added Miller, referring to a SCPOA sponsored activity that was successful on the Theodore Roosevelt. “It’s kind of like a game night. We have different organizations come together and have an open mic night, board games or training for Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS).” Miller said they plan to get more involved with the ship and in the community as the organization grows, but for now the SCPOA is looking to boost their ranks. “Come to a meeting or an event,” said Davis. “Why wouldn’t you want to join? You get to know your peers and network and come together to help your junior Sailors.”
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As a non-profit, volunteer service organization, NMCRS uses both financial and nonfinancial resources to identify solutions to meet emerging needs. Furthermore, they help in any way necessary to assist a Sailor or Marine who is tight on money, who needs help with family matters or who is looking for assistance in planning or budgeting. NMCRS helps clients improve personal financial skills and encourage individual financial responsibility to build a better future for service members and their families.
BY MC3 KRIS R. LINDSTROM
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PROGRAMS BY THE THOUSAND
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20,364 home visits and other contacts with mothers and newborns, elderly retirees, widows and widowers
27,129 home visits and other contacts to provide Combat Causality Assistance (CCA)
481,140 VOLUNTEERED HOURS
7,795 moms and dads attended a Budget-for-Baby workshop
5,902 gift bags with hand-made baby blankets and other items provided to parents-to-be
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INTEREST-FREE LOANS AND GRANTS IN 2015 Funeral Expenses $1,225,639 (3%)
Medical/Dental (Non-Military Facilities) $807,090 (2%)
Transportation Due to Family Illness $3,004,544 (7%)
Car Repairs $3,509,726 (8%)
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Education $399,395 (<1%)
Household Set-Up Other (Pay Entitlement $1,626,106 (4%) Shortfalls, Predatory Loan Avoidance) $1,822,407 (4%)
45.8 $MILLION
Basic Living Expenses (Food, Lodging) $19,074,436 (41%)
Family Emergency $4,138,089 (9%)
Transportation (Insurance, Car Payment, Rentals) $10,161,338 (21%)
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March 16th 2016
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Executive Officer CAPT Kenneth Strong
Command Master Chief CMDCM James Tocorzic
Public Affairs Officer LCDR Reann Mommsen
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Editors MC3 Jessica Gomez MC3 Kris R. Lindstrom
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