16OCT2016 Washington Surveyor

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Oct. 16, 2016

By PO3 Jacob Goff

voices A F LOAT COMMAND CHOIR HELPS RAISE SAILORS’ MORALE

By PO3 Wyatt Anthony

gw c e l e b r at e s NAVY’S 2 4 1 ST BIRTHDAY

By SN Jonathan Price

thespiritofspooky gw sailors get in the Halloween spirit

On the cover: Sailors in the command choir practice in the ship’s chapel. (Photo by PO3 Alora Blosch)

PHOTO of the DAY

Seaman Westly Stewart, from Land O’ Lakes, Florida, welds in the machinery shop. (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

Deputy Public Affairs Officer

Media DLCPO

LCDR Gregory L. Flores

LTJG Andrew Bertucci

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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By P O 3 Ja c o b G o f f

VOICESAFLOAT COMMAND CHOIR HELPS RAISE SAILORS’ MORALE

Cmdr. Philip Bagrow, a Navy chaplain from Adrian, Michigan, directs the command choir aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN73). (Photo by PO3 Alora Blosch)

“W

e’ll take it at letter B,” says Cmdr.

Philip Bagrow, a chaplain aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

His foot begins to tap and his hands sweep across the piano keys, striking three notes. A chorus comes alive; five voices in three parts weaving together to form intricate harmonies. Intricate as the parts may be, the command choir is not a professional group of lifelong vocalists. It is made up of Sailors of all

ranks and skill levels.

Lt. Cmdr. Aaron Miller founded the command choir, before it was a part of USS George Washington.

“We brought it with us from the [aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71] and with Chaplain Bagrow it has expanded and grown,” said Miller. “We’ve sang at heritage events and family days. We’ve sang at a lot of different events and it’s been fun.”

According to Bagrow, fun is one of

the choir’s main objectives.

“If you’re up there enjoying the music, if you’re having fun, then anybody who’s listening to us is also going to enjoy it. Whether you realize it or not, that’s what makes it a great experience.”

The choir is for everyone, even if you consider yourself a less-thanperfect vocalist.

“Most people think they’re tonedeaf because they’ve never really been taught how to sing, but hearing a note (continued on next page)

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and singing a note is really a mental become external.

“Imagine if the world was as it could exercise, and 97-point-something “A song on your heart makes life be. Imagine if the world was a thing percent of the population can actually easier,” said Bagrow. “You can go of beauty instead of a thing of tragedy learn it,” said Bagrow. “If you want to through the ship hanging your head and … imagine if everyone who wanted to have fun and if you’re just willing to closing your mouth and being in the sing felt safe enough to sing.” sing, I will teach you everything else mullygrubs, as we used to say, or you Experiencing that feeling takes you need to know.” can go through the ship with a song in no more effort than showing up at There is more to being in the your heart. Not only does it make your the chapel at noon on Tuesdays and c o m m a n d Saturdays. choir than just “I want to hear that it “If you’re up there enjoying the music, if you’re learning how grows big,” said Miller. to sing. Petty having fun, then anybody who’s listening to us is “I want to hear that [the Officer 3rd choir] goes out and starts also going to enjoy it. Whether you realize it or not, doing some amazing Class Felicia Noel, a soprano things.” that’s what makes it a great experience.” in the choir, has The choir sings “Let It Cmdr. Phillip Bagrow experienced the Be” and one final chord internal effects shimmers from the piano. of singing. day better, but it’s kind of infectious.” Five voices fade away and, after a “It’s fun. It makes me feel really An infectious song can have a ship- breath of silence, the singers shuffle good about myself being able to sing. wide effect which, Bagrow said, is their music back into its folder, warmly It just makes me happy” represented in a John Lennon song that say their goodbyes and file out of the Those internal effects can quickly the choir has been practicing. room, a song in their hearts.

The command choir sings the national anthem during the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in the mess deck. (Photo by PO3 Bryan Mai)

By P O 3 Wyat t A n t h o ny

GW

CELEBRATESNAVY’S

241 STBIRTHDAY

O

n October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to cast their votes to create a navy.

They ordered two sailing vessels with carriage guns, swivel guns and manned crews of 80 for the interception of transports carrying munitions and stores intended for the British Army in America. This legislation constitutes the birth of the U.S. Navy.

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) celebrated the Navy’s 241st birthday with a cakecutting ceremony, Oct. 13.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Keizer Rosales was in charge of preparing the celebratory cake, which required 16 pounds of butter and 12 bags of powdered sugar to make the icing.

“There is always pressure when I have to make a cake for a big occasion,” said Rosales, “but my chain of command always entrusts me to make something that I, and they, can be proud of. It’s an honor for them to trust me and put that amount of responsibility on me, and the cake turned out pretty nice.”

Capt. Tim Kuehhas, GW’s commanding officer, spoke to the crew and wished them all a happy Navy birthday. Then, Master Chief Petty Officer James Tocorzic, GW’s command master chief, addressed the crew with an excerpt from the Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson’s birthday message: “Team, we’re all proud of our Navy’s 241 years of history and heritage. From 1775 to today, our Navy, with our Marine Corps teammates, has protected America from attack, and preserved our influence in key regions around the world. At and from the sea, we have enhanced safety, security and stability, which has led to American prosperity.

We are all blessed to be part of the Navy team. Happy birthday, Shipmates.”

After Tocorzic’s address, the crew prepared for the ceremonial cake cutting. In keeping with Navy tradition, the oldest Sailor stationed aboard joined the youngest Sailor to do the honors. Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Flores, GW’s eldest Sailor, at 58-years old, and Airman Onaje Jones, GW’s youngest Sailor, at 18-years old, shared the spotlight at the cake cutting.

“It’s a really cool experience to be a part of a celebration the entire Navy takes a part in,” said Jones. “Being out to sea, and doing our jobs and what we are meant to do, while celebrating this is something that makes this even better and makes me very proud.”

Master Chief James Tocorzic addresses the crew during the Navy’s 241st birthday celebration. ( Photo by PO3 Wyatt Anthony)

From left, Master Chief James Tocorzic joins Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Flores, the ship’s oldest Sailor, Airman Onaje Jones, the ship’s youngest Sailor, and Capt. Tim Kuehhas, in cutting a birthday cake during the Navy’s 241st birthday celebration. (Photo by PO3 Wyatt Anthony)

THE

SPIRIT

Cmdr. Michael Bratley helps Sailors carve a pumpkin. (Photo by SN Jonathan Price)

L

ong ago, or so legend has it, a man nicknamed Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink one night. The Irishman, staying true to his name, convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin to pay for the drinks. The Devil did so, and Jack slipped the coin into his pocket next to a silver cross so the Devil couldn’t change back into

his original form. Jack freed the Devil under the condition, should he die, the Devil not claim his soul.

When Jack eventually died, he wasn’t allowed into heaven or hell. Instead, the Devil sent Stingy Jack off into the night with only a burning coal to light the way. Jack put the coal into a carved-out turnip and has been roaming the Earth

ever since. Stingy Jack’s ghostly figure is referred to as ‘Jack of the Lantern’ or more commonly now, Jack O’ Lantern. People began placing their own versions of Stingy Jack’s lanterns by carving scary faces into turnips or potatoes and placing them in their windows to frighten away wandering evil spirits.

SPOOKY

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GW SAILORS GET IN THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT

Sailors pose with their carved pumpkins. (Photo by SN Jonathan Price)

T

hough it may not be haunted

by Stingy Jack or evil spirits, the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) held a Pumpkin Carving Competition to get into the Halloween spirit sponsored by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Depar tment. Pa rtic ipants got creative with pumpkin carvings ranging from spooky to goofy.

“I had never actually carved a pumpkin before and I really wanted to

try it out,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Jamie Kroll. “It is festive for the season and we wanted to have a real, carved pumpkin as part of our ‘Spook your Space’ for a more Halloween feel.”

Some of the carvings were more sentimental and gave Sailors a touch of home.

“I used to carve pumpkins with my aunt when she was still here,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon Clayton. “Since then I’ve really

enjoyed t h e H a l l o w e e n season.

When my friend said we could carve pumpkins on the mess decks, I jumped at the opportunity.”

Whether the pumpkins ward off that pesky Stingy Jack or just make people laugh, the Sailors who carved pumpkins transformed the Spirit of Freedom into the Spirit of Halloween.

MWR hosts a Spook Your Space contest as well as more events leading up to Halloween celebrations.

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