WASHINGTON SURVEYOR THE
APRIL 12, 2017
By MC3 Joshua DuFrane
CHOOSEYOURRATE CHOOSEYOURFATE SAILORS FIND RATES THROUGH PAC PROGRAMS
By MCSN Kristen Yarber
PURPLEUP! MILITARY CHILDREN IN THE SPOTLIGHT
By MC2 Bryan Mai
KEEPTHEMSAFE APRIL RECOGNIZED AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
On the cover: (March 28, 2017) LSSN Jacqueline Felixcarrasquillo poses for a photo . (Photo by MC3 Joshua DuFrane)
PHOTO of the DAY
(April 4, 2017 ) Lt. j.g. Nnamdi Moh conducts a dress white inspection on the flight deck. (Photo by MCSN Kristen Yarber)
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Command Master Chief
CAPT Timothy Kuehhas
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Editors MC2 Bryan Mai MC3 Kashif Basharat
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MC3 Wyatt Anthony MC3 Devin Bowser MC3 Carter Denton MC3 Joshua DuFrane MC3 Jacob Goff
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CHOOSEYOURRATE CHOOSEYOURFATE By MC3 Joshua DuFrane
armed forces to follow in his footsteps. “I almost joined the National Guard or the Army,” said Felixcarrasquillo. “That didn’t work out though, so I joined the Navy. I wanted to show my father I could make something of myself.” While going through the enlistment process, Felixcarrasquillo didn’t know exactly (March 28, 2017) LSSN Jacqueline Felixcarrasquillo poses for a photo . (Photo by MC3 Joshua DuFrane) which rate she wanted to pick as her career. here are a lot of rates to choose “I was told going into the program from when enlisting in the Navy that I’d be able to shadow different rates ranging from damage controlman to aviation ordnanceman, and just while serving as an undesignated Sailabout any specialty imaginable. For new or,” said Felixcarrasquillo. “While I was recruits having a hard time settling on in deck department, I looked at several one job without ever seeing it, the Navy different rates and mulled over which offers the Professional Apprenticeship one I wanted to go with. I wanted to be a Career (PAC) program, giving new mass communication specialist, but that Sailors the opportunity to join the fleet rate wasn’t available for my time periwithout a rate and pick a rate later in od.” While in the deck department, Fetheir career. One such Sailor, Logistics Specialist lixcarrasquillo kept the ship in a misSeaman Jacqueline Felixcarrasquil- sion-ready status by painting bulkheads, lo served a year and two months as an polishing brass, sanding and chipping undesignated Sailor through the PAC different areas of the ship. “My favorite thing about Deck departprogram before choosing her rate as a logistics specialist (LS) aboard the air- ment was being able to drive the ship,” craft carrier USS George Washington said Felixcarrasquillo. “Being able to be in the bridge with the commanding of(CVN 73). “I joined the Navy when I was 17, back ficer and seeing how everything works in February of 2015,” said Felixcarras- while we were doing flight operations quillo. “I had recently moved to Wiscon- was really special. It was really great sin from Puerto Rico and it was a strain working with boatswain’s mates (BM). on me; I spoke English but learning how BMs are one of the oldest rates in the to do everything in English was a great Navy and everyone I worked with had a lot of pride in the work that they did.” challenge for me, it was really hard.” While looking at a list of rates availFelixcarrasquillo’s father served in the U.S. Army and she wanted to make able to pick up, Felixcarrasquillo made him proud, so she decided to join the the decision to be a logistics specialist.
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“I knew a lot of LSs,” said Felixcarrasquillo. “I could see working in that field would be something I would be comfortable with doing for the next few years, and I could see the work I do as an LS would translate nicely into the civilian world.” Felixcarrasquillo picked up her rate in March of 2017, and over the past few weeks has already made an outstanding impression with her new chain of command. “Felixcarrasquillo is a very squaredaway Sailor,” said Logistics Specialist 1st Class Reagan Edwards, divisional leading petty officer for hazardous materials (S-8 division in the ship’s supply department). “She came to the division hungry for knowledge on how to do the job. I only tell her once what she needs to do and she knocks those tasks out of the park. She already has study material for her advancement exam and she is always asking questions about her new rate; I know she will go far in our rate.” For anyone joining the Navy or part of the PAC program, choosing a rate can seem like a daunting task when the time comes to pick. Felixcarrasquillo’s advice is to look at what your options are, inside and outside of the Navy. She added, if the military isn’t going to be a career, pick a rate that can benefit you after your term. Moreover, pick a rate that you want to do; don’t pick a rate just to pick one. If you enjoy your job, your career will be much more rewarding. Sailors who are part of the PAC program or who are interested in cross-rating need to speak with the command careers counselors to see what opportunities are currently available and how to apply.
KEEPTHEMSAFE
APRIL RECOGNIZED AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH By MC2 Bryan Mai
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resident Donald J. Trump proclaimed the month of April as the National Child Abuse Prevention Month. In the early 1980s, Congress recognized the need for innovative programs to prevent child abuse and neglect and to assist parents and families affected by maltreatment. “Child abuse and child neglect continue to threaten the lives and health of over a million of our Nation’s children,” wrote former President Ronald Reagan in his original proclamation in 1983. “Their physical suffering and emotional
help.” The many forms of abuse children face are physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional neglect, emotional abuse and physical neglect. “Children may be endangered by physical battering, denial of the basic necessities for life and health, sexual abuse and exploitation, or emotional cruelty,” wrote Reagan. “Public concern can help prevent maltreatment and help protect children. Action taken after cruelty has occurred is often too late.” Approximately 80 percent of the perpetuators in child abuse cases
ness and success in the classroom, in the workplace, and in relationships.” Child abuse and neglect have been linked to numerous factors such as shorter life expectancy, reliance on substances, and chronic health conditions such as ischemic heart disease or liver disease. “Child Abuse Prevention Month is important because children can’t prevent, stop, or resolve it on their own,” said Heather Shahan, a kindergarten teacher for abused children at the Dallas Independent School District. “In many cases, that is their norm and they don’t know any
“Sadly, mistreatment by parents, guardians, relatives, or caregivers all too often threatens children’s ability to flourish.” - President Donald Trump anguish challenge us, as parents, as neighbors, and citizens, to increase our attention to their protection and intensify our efforts to prevent their maltreatment.” According to childhelp.org, an estimated 1,580 children died as a result of abuse and neglect in 2014. “Children are our future,” said Engineman 3rd Class Kristine Carey, a Sailor assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). “It’s important to protect them and be able to recognize when they need
were a parent. According to nctsn. org, most of the child abuse cases come from preventable conditions and situations that can be preventable when community programs and systems are engaged and supportive. “Sadly, mistreatment by parents, guardians, relatives, or caregivers all too often threatens children’s ability to flourish,” wrote Trump in this year’s proclamation. “Abuse or neglect can rob children of their sense of dignity and worth, which are indispensable to the pursuit of happi-
different. This month is a reminder that we are their advocates. It is important to know what to look for and how to help.” “Children rightfully impose a moral obligation on adults, who must protect them from harm and preserve their opportunity to reach their full potential and achieve their dreams,” wrote Trump. “They deserve nothing less. The dreams of our children are the future of this country.” To report suspected child abuse or neglect, contact 1-800-422-4453.
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