Washington Surveyor

WASHINGTON SURVEYOR THE

April 23, 2018

By USS George Washington Public Affairs

EDUCATIONEDITION

The Washington Surveyor

Commanding Officer

On the Cover: PSSN Jeffery Quantong, PSC Tiffany Jordan and PSSN Victoria Hanna pose for a photo. (Photo by MC2 Jamin Gordon)

Sailor

in the

Spotlight

CAPT Glenn Jamison

Executive Officer

PHOTO of the

WEEK

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 MC2 Bryan Mai MC3 Kashif Basharat MC3 Carter Denton MC3 Jamin Gordon MC3 Shayla Hamilton MC3 Trey Hutcheson MC3 Brian Sipe MC3 Kristen Yarber MCSN Michael Botts MCSA Adam Ferrero

(April 17, 2018) Sailors participate in a motorcycle mentorship ride in Chesapeake, Virginia. (Photo by MC3 Kristen Cheyenne Yarber)

QUESTIONS of the WEEK

DC LSSN Shaniece Roach

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Where I’m From:

Trinidad and Tobago

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Q: What Repair Locker serves the Main Machinery space?

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Why I joined the Navy:

For education and to travel Places I’ve gone to in the Navy:

Bahrain, Dubai, Oman and Spain

SAFETY

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What does “LOEP” stand for?

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DEPARTMENT In The

SPOTLIGHT

(April. 19, 2018) LSSN Shaniece Roach audits stock in the ship’s store. (Photo by MC3 Kashif Basharat)

S-10/ Quality Assurance

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ach department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) plays a crucial role in carrying out the ship’s mission.

Some departments are so large they need different divisions to carry out their specific jobs. Although relatively small, the Sailors in the S-10 division play a crucial role supporting Supply department.

“S-10’s purpose is to provide quality assurance,” said Chief Logistics Specialist Jennie Trady, a supply chief. “They are responsible to ensuring all of Supply

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departments programs are running according to our given instructions and regulations. This is mainly done through audits to ensure we as a department are meeting those requirements.”

Typically, different divisions within supply department will receive shipments and will do inventories. One of the jobs for the Sailors in S-10 is to make sure the inventories are being done properly.

“We are in charge of ensuring that Supply department is in compliance with all of our instructions,” said Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Tyler

Grabow, the S-10 leading petty officer. “The baseline job of an auditor is to review and to follow instructions to the tee. We always reference the 4440 [COMNAVAIR Instruction 4440.2D], that’s our bread and butter on how we do our job. We go straight to the 4440 and follow it down. When we run through it, it provides us with a list of audits which are required and recommended. We then do research with other publications, which are governing all of these audits.”

According to Grabow, the auditing process can vary

“The audits are definitely different and the process is a little different as well,” said Grabow. “Generally, at sea it is a lot easier for us to audit. You are easily able to go into a storeroom and do inventory. In the environment we are currently in, we are essentially doing paperwork checks. There isn’t as much material that we can check and it is spread out.”

There are currently three Sailors who work in S-10, and they have a (April. 19, 2018) LSSN Shaniece Roach and LS2 Tyler Grabow unique vantage point of pose for a photo. (Photo by MC3 Kashif Basharat) how the department as a depending on if the ship is at sea or whole is run. in port.

I get to actually to learn what it is truly

like to be a LS and I also get to see how

other Sailors in Supply department work.”

- LSSN Shaniece Roach

(April. 19, 2018) LS2 Tyler Grabow updates an audit report. (Photo by MC3 Kashif Basharat)

“I get to actually to learn what it is truly like to be a LS and I also get to see how other Sailors in Supply department work,” said Logistics Specialist Seaman Shaniece Roach. “For example I get to see how the CSs [culinary specialist] store, inventory and stock their items. I also get to interact with the Sailors at the warehouses and other divisions routinely and I am constantly learning by watching them work.

They all operate a little differently and I get to see it for myself.”

Although the Sailors in S-10 remain relatively invisible within Supply department, their role holds a huge weight. They are responsible for making sure other divisions are not trying to cut corners and are upholding the ship’s mission.

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CHOOSING A COLLEGE MAJOR

BY MC3 KASHIF BASHARAT

here are certain decisions people Even after testing different waters, make, which have tremendous some students still may find it hard impact on their lives. These to pinpoint what they want to do. decisions may include networking One such student was Cryptologic with the right people, deciding to get Technician Network 2nd Class Tyler married and where to live. Another big Cerka, a Sailor assigned to the Nimitzdecision which often impacts people’s class aircraft carrier USS George lives is deciding what subject to study Washington (CVN 73). in college.

“The reason I am in the Navy is The decision may not always be easy because I could not decide on a major and people may have different motivations for choosing their major.

“Ultimately, it’s about what career do they want to pursue,” said Sandra M. Waters, the executive director for the Center for Advising Administration and Academics at Old Dominion University (ODU). “When we advise students, we typically ask them questions like what they are passionate about, what they (April 19, 2018) CTM2 Tyler Cerka takes a practice quiz for an online class. (Photo enjoy, what they do not enjoy, do by MC3 Kashif Basharat) they want to work with people or do they want to work by themselves.” originally,” said Cerka. “I actually tried There are some students who may not six different majors before I finally know the answers to these questions. figured out that I wanted to study, For those students, Waters recommends exercise science.” these students take a few different According to Waters, students will courses and see what sticks. Students have more motivation to excel in may be surprised to learn what they their major and will be less prone to want to study is not how they thought it changing their major if they have a would be. deep passion for what they study.

“Once they start taking some of the “I chose it because I have always lower level courses for their major, been enthralled by the human body,” students may find they don’t like the said Cerka. “I am fascinated by how it subject,” said Waters. “I think some works and how we can unlock the best students who originally chose a major versions of ourselves. After I joined might have been swayed by peer the Navy and started living a healthier pressure, parents, guidance counselors lifestyle by exercising more and taking from high school and they quickly care of my body, I started to notice find out that is not something they see I was usually in a better mood, slept themselves doing years from now.” better and had more energy. I wanted

to learn more about exercise, so I could eventually help people around me live a better lifestyle as well.”

Aside from pursuing a major because of their passion, others students may choose majors based just on job outlook. According to Waters, one of the biggest growing majors at ODU and other universities are in the areas of computers and information technology and rightfully so. According to bls. gov, employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations and those occupations are projected to add about 557,100 new jobs.

“Most universities offer their students popular majors in STEM [science, technology, engineering and math], psychology and business so students can come, learn and find a job they like afterwards,” said Waters. “However, students should not forget there are some majors which are not popular in the mainstream but are highly employable. For example, degrees in Maritime and supply change management, entrepreneurship and training specialist are also highly employable, to name just a few.”

Choosing a major can be challenging for some students and relatively easy for others. There are some students who know exactly what they want to study while others will dabble in a few different disciplines to find their niche.

Either way, the decision will have a major impact on their lives. It can be a foundation of the trajectory of not only their career, but also their life after they graduate.

Tuition Assistance 101 Earning Your Degree While In The Military

By MCSA Adam Ferrero

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(April 19, 2018)PSSN Jeffrey Quantong, from San Jose, California, files paperwork in the George Washington personnel office.

or many Sailors, higher education may have been a major contributing factor in their decision to join the Navy. With the GI Bill programs available, becoming a service member of the US military comes with the opportunity to pursue a degree, enhancing one’s personal and professional life as they broadened their career opportunities, both during and after service. However, what some may not be aware of is the wealth of additional resources available to make taking college courses as accessible as possible.

That’s where Tuition Assistance (TA) comes in.

“One of the reasons I joined the Navy is because I wanted a way to pay for school,” said Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Tyler Hullinger, a Sailor assigned to the combat systems department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington.

“I learned about the TA program in boot camp and thought I could handle going to school part-time.”

TA is the Navy’s educational financial assistance program, providing active duty Sailors funding for taking courses at accredited colleges, universities, or technical institutions. The benefits apply to courses taken on campus, as well as online courses.

“I came in with no college education,” said Ensign Brian Smith, the educational services officer (ESO)

aboard George Washington. “I received my associates degree from Troy, got my bachelor’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University, then I finished up my masters and my MBA from Brenau University, and I did it all online.”

According to Smith, the process for applying for TA is comprehensive, but straightforward. Sailors must inform their command, complete required training, and work with a counselor to establish an education plan.

“The Navy will pay for your schooling, but they want to make sure you’re building toward an actual degree,” said Smith. “You compile all of that and submit a special request chit, and once your chain of command recommends it, the ESO team will verify that everything is in order and approve it.”

Once a Sailor is approved for TA, they can submit an online application including all the pertinent school information, after which funding for courses is provided.

“Sailors can receive TA covering up to 16 credit hours per fiscal year,” said Smith.“A college course typically takes up about three credit hours, which means the Navy will pay for 5 1/3 classes.”

College education can result in real benefits to a Sailor’s Navy career.

“Better trained Sailors usually produce better results, and higher

education definitely fits into that,” said Smith. “They’re more knowledgeable.

If you have a Sailor who goes out and gets a degree related to leadership or management, you know they’re probably going to have better leadership skills than if they hadn’t pursued that degree.”

Working on a degree while in the Navy is also an excellent way to plan for a future beyond it.

“I’m pursuing a bachelor’s in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity at University of Maryland University College,” said Hullinger. “When I get out, I want to pursue a career as an IT, and a degree would help me be more qualified for finding a job. After their careers, degrees will help Sailors find employment in the civilian sector.

Having a degree along with the work experience Sailors get throughout their enlistment will make them a great candidate for any civilian career they want to pursue.”

When a civilian joins up and becomes a Sailor, they are making a decision to invest part of their life in the Navy.

Thanks to programs like TA, your Naval career is also a prime opportunity to invest in yourself.

For more information about the TA program, visit the Navy College Program website at navycollege.navy. mil.

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY’S NEWHOUSE SCHOOL: CREATING A BETTER MC

BY MC3 TREY HUTCHESON

A special agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation hugs a boy at the Casa Orphanage in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, October 10, 2017 after delivering food and water to the facility.

The federal agency is supporting FEMA in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria by distributing commodities where they are most needed as efficiently as possible. (U.S. Navy photo

by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liam Kennedy/ RELEASED)

from a very static way of thinking and processing what I saw to a more conceptual line of thinking. It’s also crazy to be there because some of the graduate students you are meeting have worked in their fields for numerous amounts of years. When you work so close with them many of us pick up styles we liked and didn’t like. This really helps in growing as an artist.”

Even though this program is for individuals, the benefits stretch much farther than one person.

“One of my favorite things about learning how to express photography and critique other photographers work is that I get to bring

this knowledge back to other mass communicators who may not have the opportunity to go to this program,” said Kennedy. “Therefore when eight of us come back to the fleet each year with what we learned, we are a direct multiplier in the quality of work being produced.

There is nothing I love more than helping other Sailors to produce more stunning and quality work.

This programs is so worth the year of hard work, there are so many benefits of challenging yourself to constantly create and learn.”

The Newhouse School creates more advanced and experienced mass communication specialists, but more importantly those Sailors return to the fleet to share what they have learned so they can better share to the world about the Navy.

(Sept. 15, 2017) - A civilian thanks Army National Guard Soldiers for handing out food and water in St. John. The U.S. military and civilian organizations continue to support the lead federal agency, FEMA, as well as the state and local authorities in disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liam Kennedy/RELEASED)

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s the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) continues its refueling complex overhaul (RCOH), Sailors have had no better time to further their education. Programs like the Military Visual Journalism (MVJ) program at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School allow Sailors to learn and expand their knowledge.

The Newhouse School is a 10-month program for active-duty military personnel, which focuses on photography and video.

“There are two tracks to the MVJ program, Advanced Photojournalism (MPJ) and Advanced Motion Media (MMM),” said Nancy J. Austin, deputy director, Military Visual Journalism S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.

“All students take classes in communications, photography, graphics, editing, lighting, law,

production, multimedia editing, writing, videography and sound.

Most classes are exclusively for military personnel, but each semester military students are mixed with civilian students in communication classes. MVJ graduates earn 30 college credits.

If a student maintains a B average, he/she can matriculate to Newhouse and earn a Bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University.”

The Newhouse School enhances students abilities in storytelling in ways they didn’t know how to before by some of the industry’s finest professionals.

“Newhouse is not a training school. It is an education in communications. Students will become better storytellers,” said Austin. “Military students come to Newhouse already knowing how to operate a camera. We strive to teach them to take better pictures, edit

more thoughtfully and communicate stronger with photos and video.”

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liam N. Kennedy, assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command graduated from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School in 2017.

“I enrolled in the Syracuse program to expand my horizon of what it means to practice photography,” said Kennedy. “I’ve always loved photography, so this felt like my next step to understand how I could say something deeper and more translatable to the public.”

By the end of the program students are able to tell on how much they have grown in their field of expertise.

“It was amazing to receive so many varying ideas, influences and critiques that I felt like I had made leaps and bounds by the end,” said Kennedy. “I’d like to think I went

(June 13, 2015) Lightning strikes the water as San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) navigates between storms.

The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is currently operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liam Kennedy/Released)

(April 19, 2018) Vince Warren poses for a photo. (Photo by MC3 Brian Sipe)

“Those who have prior military experience typically perform at a higher level throughout the program.”

LEARNINGTHETRADE NEWPORT NEWS APPRENTICESHIP SCHOOL

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ometimes school isn’t for everyone, some people just don’t do as well in an academic setting as they would in a hands on job.

For those people an apprenticeship from the Newport News Apprenticeship school might be just what they need in order to get a career going.

The Newport News apprenticeship school offers the opportunity to earn college credits while earning a paycheck and learning a trade.

In order to apply for the apprenticeship program one has to be 18 years old and a US citizen as well as be able to obtain a security clearance. One also has to take a medical exam, a drug screening and a physical abilities test in order to assure

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By MC3 Brian Sipe one can perform the duties of their trade.

“Each year we are usually looking at hiring 200-300 apprentices to the program.” said Vince Warren, the manager of craft training as well as an alumni of the apprenticeship program. “We typically get around 4000 applications each year. Only around 1600 of those that apply end up being qualified or having everything needed to join the program so it can still be competitive to get in.”

According to Warren, standardized tests such as the ACT or SAT do not help when applying. There are nine course that the school looks at, which are listed on their site, and one must have at least four of those

courses completed in order to apply to the school. The school will also look at how well one did in said classes in order to determine if there is any indication that one would not be able to complete the course.

“Prior service definitely translates to our school,” said Warren. “Those who have prior military experience typically perform at a higher level throughout the program. They typically are able to handle their responsibilities very well and are usually the ones performing at the top.”

In the program there are 19 shipbuilding disciplines that apprentices can start in such as heavy metal fabrication, molder and rigger. If one performs well enough, an ap-

prentice can qualify to go into the optional advanced programs that the apprenticeship school offers. The advanced programs are nontraditional programs such as nuclear test technician, production planner and marine designer. If one does well in the advanced programs, and has an interest in going further, one can go for an 8-year program that can lead

- Vince Warren, the manager of craft training

to a bachelor of science in electrical or mechanical engineering from Old Dominion University.

According to Warren, the program has both academic and on-the-job training (OJT) that the apprentices go through. While a majority of the time spent in the apprenticeship program is OJT, there are certain courses that apprentices have to go

(April 12, 2018) HT3 Qunitin Mems prepares a pipe for replacement. (Photo by MC3 Jamin Gordon)

through in a classroom. By the end of a 4-year program an apprentice will typically have around 1000 hours of academic training and around 7000 hours of OJT. “The best advice for doing well in the program is to just show up at the right time with the right attitude,” said Warren. “As long as you do that and are ready and willing to learn you should have no problem getting through the course. You just have to manage your responsibilities between the work component, academic component and even doing something as simple as taking care of yourself. It is a rigorous program for sure, but it is most definitely rewarding.”

Whether one chooses to stick with a 4-year program or strives to go the distance with an 8-year program, it is good to know that there are options other then college where one can advance their career.

NAVY NEWS April 18, 2018) Sailors aboard GW salute the American flag at half-mast in honor of former first lady Barbara Bush,

NORFOLK (NNS) -- On July 21, 1990, Barbara Bush broke a ceremonial bottle of champagne over the bow of the Navy’s newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS George Washington (CVN 73), officially christening the ship.

Today, the crew of CVN-73 mourn the passing of their ship’s sponsor and former First Lady of the United States.

“It was our privilege to have Mrs. Barbara Bush as the ship’s sponsor for the nation’s finest aircraft carrier. Her legacy will be long remembered by those who have served and will serve aboard USS George Washington. We will always remember her with the honor and distinction that her life’s service to our country embodied,” said Captain Glenn Jamison, commanding officer of USS George Washington.

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) is named in honor of the 41st President of the United States and Mrs. Bush’s husband. Since CVN-77 joined the fleet in 2009, the crew of the aircraft carrier have enjoyed a strong relationship with the Bush family. Like their shipmates aboard USS George Washington, the crew of USS George H.W. Bush is saddened by the loss of the spouse of their namesake.

“Today we join the world in mourning the passing of a truly remarkable

USS George Washington and USS George H. W. Bush Mourn the Passing of Former First Lady Barbara Bush

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From Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs

person, Mrs. Barbara Bush. A strong During her visits to the ship, she and compassionate First Lady, a enjoyed meeting Sailors and their devoted matriarch and champion of families. During one at-sea period, literacy, she graced our deckplates on I’ll never forget her donning a chef’s multiple occasions and treated all who hat and handing out cookies, with a served aboard USS George H. W. Bush big smile and kind message to each like her own family,” said Captain Sailor she met. And when at a literacy Sean Bailey, commanding officer of event attended by CVN-77 Sailors and USS George H.W. Bush. “As we reflect spouses in Washington, D.C. - as soon on her inspirational life and many as she saw Sailors enter the room in achievements, we endeavor to proudly their dress whites, she stopped what carry her legacy and her enduring she was doing, proclaimed ‘The Navy’s example of devotion to family aboard here!’ and greeted them all with joy our ship. She will be truly missed.” making us feel very special. She was the As the first commanding officer one who was special and she is loved to take newly commissioned USS by many people worldwide, whether George H. W. Bush to sea in 2009, Vice they were close friends or just those Adm. DeWolfe Miller forged a close who admired her actions and deeds. She relationship with President and Mrs. will be missed by many, including those Bush. Today, as the commander of who have served, and will serve, on a Naval Air Forces, he fondly recalls Mrs. ship that proudly honors the Bush name, Bush’s love and devotion to the ship USS George H.W. Bush.” and the Navy.

Today, the American flag flying above “For those of us who have had the both USS George Washington and USS privilege of serving onboard the ship George H.W. Bush are at half-mast in that bears her husband’s name - Mrs. remembrance of the former First Lady.

Bush was a source of inspiration.

Those flags will remain at half-mast She impacted lives around the world until Mrs. Bush is laid to rest where through her advocacy of literacy and they will then be presented to the Bush she impacted the lives of USS George family.

H.W. Bush Sailors and their families in much the same way.

Her sharp wit, humor and sincere love for those who served on her “favorite” ship (July 21, 1990) Ship’s sponsor Barbara Bush breaks a bottle of champagne was clearly on the bow of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as apparent.

President George H.W. Bush looks on. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

HEALTH/WELLNESS

SIZE UP YOUR SERVINGS NOT QUITE SURE HOW MUCH YOU’RE EATING? Estimate your healthy serving portions without using a scale or measuring cup!

(size not to scale)

3 ounces of meat

A medium apple

1 serving of cheese

1 serving of butter

½ cup of ice cream

1 cup of broccoli

2 tbsp of peanut butter

½ cup of pasta

is about the size of a deck of cards

is about the size of a tennis ball

is about the size of a tennis ball

is about the size of 6 dice

is about the size of a baseball

is about the size of a ping pong ball

is about the size of a postage stamp

is about the size of a tennis ball

Daily Recommended Food Plan* 3 cups of dairy

5 ½ ounces of protein

1 ½ cups of vegetables

2 cups of fruit

6 ounces of grains and make ½ whole grains

*based on 2000 calorie diet

References Daily Food Plans & Worksheets. USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/downloads/results/MyDailyFoodPlan_2000_18plusyr.pdf.

Accessed 17 November 2014.

Dugdale, David C. Portion Size. Medline Plus. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000337.htm. Published November 2012. Updated November 2014. Accessed 17 November 2014.

Mullen, Mary and Shield, Jo Ellen. Portion Distortion. Kids Eat Right. http://www.eatright.org/kids/article.aspx?id=6442468830. Accessed 17 November 2014.

Most Important

Remember to keep your diet nutritious, especially if you’re cutting calories.

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