The Official Magazine of USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8)
AROUND THE ISLAND August 2014
INSIDE:
NOAA Researchers EVAC: MKI ARG assists 11 NOAA researchers with Hurricane Iselle evacuation
MKI Cal Lab Leads LHDs: Calibration readiness earns Bravo Zulu
Shipmates: Get to know CS3 Royce Hawk
PLUS:
11th MEU conducts first training evolution
Service Abroad
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TABLE of CONTENTS Master Chief’s Corner.....................................Pg 3 11th MEU Conducts Training........................Pg 4,5 MKI ARG Arrives in 7th Fleet AOR.............Pg 6
AROUND THE ISLAND Commanding Officer: CAPT ALVIN HOLSEY Executive Officer: CAPT MICHAEL S. FEYEDELEM Command Master Chief: CMDCM(SW/AW) THOMAS MOORE Public Affairs Officer: LT MICHAEL L. SMITH Deputy PAO: MCC(AW/EXW) BRADLEY SAPP
MKI Cal Lab Receives Bravo Zulu................Pg 7
Media LCPO:
Manning The Rails...........................................Pg 8,9
Lead Editor: MC2(SW/AW) LAWRENCE DAVIS
MKI ARG Evacuates NOAA Researchers...Pg 10,11 Shipmates: “Food & Music”............................Pg 12,13 Opinion Island....................................................Pg 14
MCC(SW/AW) ADAM VERNON
Copy Editor/ Quality Control: MC1(SW) CORWIN COLBERT Staff: MC1(SW/AW/SCW) RONALD GUTRIDGE
MC2(SW) PRINCESS BROWN MC2 (SW) CHRISTOPHER LINDAHL MC3 ETHAN TRACEY MC3 ROBIN PEAK
C.F.L. Reminder..................................................Pg 14 CSADD Note........................................................Pg 14 MKI’s MWR Corner............................................Pg 15
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Master Chief’s Corner
On The Cover: Chief Air Traffic Controller(AW/SW) Ahamed Sheriff stands on “Vulture’s Row” aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as it departs for its second deployment. Photo by MC2(SW/AW) Lawrence Davis
This month’s contributor: ETCM(SW/AW) Jeremy Harris
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he last few articles have done a great job discussing ways to prepare for deployment, so I thought I’d discuss the deployment itself. In my 17 years of naval service I’ve spent almost four years deployed away from homeport. Every deployment is different and presents its own unique challenges, but they offer us some great benefits as well. Let me jump right in by saying the hard part is over. The last few months included an aggressive schedule where we’ve faced certifications, inspections and training exercises, all of which served to stress test the ship to ensure we’re ready for the rigors of an overseas deployment. At home, we’ve had to plan and prepare in other ways to ensure everything is taken care of while we’re away. It’s been a challenging time on all fronts, and I’d like to thank each of your for your dedication as well as congratulate you on the successes that hard work produced. Now that Makin Island has sailed out of San Diego heading toward the 7th Fleet, a great weight has been lifted from our shoulders. No longer will we be pulled in a dozen different directions by simultaneous assessments… we’ll be able to focus on what we joined the Navy to do. Operate a
United States warship deployed halfway around the globe. Chances are there are many things you wanted to get done for your division over the last few months, but couldn’t due to a series of high priority assignments. Rather than resting on your well-earned laurels, now’s the chance to knock those projects out. For me, there’s nothing better than going to bed at the end of the day knowing I accomplished something, knowing that I made an impact. Deployment is your chance to look ahead and make a difference; leaving your division, department or the entire command better than when you arrived. It’s not all about work however. Deployment is also about taking some time out for yourself. The Navy offers us the chance to see the world in a way that very few people get to do, so take advantage of it! Rather than hitting the nearest club to blow off some steam, set-aside time to tour a few amazing historical sites and take in the local culture. Onboard there will be numerous special evolutions going on, making it far easier to complete your ESWS and EAWS. The skills and knowledge acquired through the process will make you a more versatile Sailor, and the qualification itself will benefit
your career. Whether you intend to stay Navy or transition to civilian life, NCPACE courses and other online classes allow you to better yourself even while deployed away from homeport. Now that you’ve left your mark on the ship and taken care of your own personal enrichment, how about giving back to a shipmate? Some of our crew is brand new, and this is the first deployment for an even larger portion of our shipmates. Your experience and guidance could make this period much smoother for one of your fellow Sailors. Take somebody under your wing and set him or her on the path toward greater success. That one additional watch stander, nozzle man or security force member could make the world of difference. Deployment is here, bringing with it countless new opportunities for each of us. The question is; what are YOU going to do to make the most of it?
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he 11th Expeditionary Unit has worked heMarine 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit has worked long and ensure all elements of the MEU longhard andto hard to ensure all elements of the MEU are offi cially as aed fully fightingfighting force. force. are officertifi cially ed certifi as acapable fully capable Despite accomplishing all predeployment certification Despite accomplishing all predeployment certification requirements, the 11th continued to train requirements, the MEU 11th MEU continued to at train at a higha level and conducted a plethora of different high level and conducted a plethora of different training evolutions on Marine Corps Corps Training Area Area training evolutions on Marine Training Bellows, Hawaii to kick off their WESTPAC 14-2 14-2 Bellows, Hawaii to kick off their WESTPAC deployment. deployment. “Training in Hawaii provided the opportunity for “Training in Hawaii provided the opportunity for elements of the MEU, particularly our ACE, recon elements of the MEU, particularly our ACE, recon
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11th meu conducts first 11th meu conducts first training evolution training evolution by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan Morgan by Cpl. Demetrius 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit
detachment, and oneand infantry company, to increase their profi ciency inciency a wideinrange of range of detachment, one infantry company, to increase their profi a wide skillsets,” said Lt. Col. Chris DeAntoni, the 11th MEU’s operations offi cer. “We have the skillsets,” said Lt. Col. Chris DeAntoni, the 11th MEU’s operations officer. “We have the responsibility to provide our nation an with able crisis response force, and this and training responsibility to provide ourwith nation an able crisis response force, this training helped to expand our expeditionary profi ciency.”Before the MEU departed San Diego, helped to expand our expeditionary proficiency.”Before the MEU departed San Diego, July 25,July Marines with thewith reconnaissance (recon) detachment landed inlanded HawaiiintoHawaii get an to get an 25, Marines the reconnaissance (recon) detachment early start on training. In most real-world situations, a reconnaissance element early start on training. In most real-world situations, a reconnaissance would element would take similar insert an area before ground arrived.The recon recon take actions similar and actions andinto insert into an areaother before otherforces ground forces arrived.The detachment conducted numerous amphibious exercisesexercises to sharpen their skills. They alsoThey also detachment conducted numerous amphibious to sharpen their skills. conducted ground-based training, including close-quarter tactics training with small-arms conducted ground-based training, including close-quarter tactics training with small-arms weaponry and sniper insertinginserting an infantry companycompany for a vertical weaponry andtraining.Before sniper training.Before an infantry for aassault, vertical assault, designated planners and liaisons from the MEU’s command element were transported designated planners and liaisons from the MEU’s command element were transported from thefrom USSthe Makin simulated U.S. Embassy via MV-22B Ospreys from Marine USSIsland MakintoIsland to simulated U.S. Embassy via MV-22B Ospreys from Marine MediumMedium TiltrotorTiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced). Routinely, the distance between the origin Squadron 163 (Reinforced). Routinely, the distance between the origin and objective for an Osprey is withinisawithin few hundred miles. For this For exercise, the MEUthe MEU and objective for an Osprey a few hundred miles. this exercise, insertedinserted its forward command element from a distance of more than 800 nautical its forward command element from a distance of more than 800 miles, nautical miles, demonstrating the capabilities of the MEU and the aviation element. “Missions such as these demonstrating the capabilities of the MEU and the aviation element. “Missions such as these highlight the extensive reach of the MEU, as well as our ability to arrive swiftly where our highlight the extensive reach of the MEU, as well as our ability to arrive swiftly where our forces may be needed and with the ability to have immediate impacts,” said Col. Matthew forces may be needed and with the ability to have immediate impacts,” said Col. Matthew Trollinger, the 11th MEU commanding officer.During a long-range raid conduced by Golf Trollinger, the 11th MEU commanding officer.During a long-range raid conduced by Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, Marines encountered Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, Marines encountered unfamiliar terrain around the objective which forced them to rely on the procedures and unfamiliar terrain around the objective which forced them to rely on the procedures and routes provided in the planning process. Once all personnel were inserted, Marines with routes provided in the planning process. Once all personnel were inserted, Marines with Golf Company executed a long-range raid training exercise followed by various sustainment Golf Company executed a long-range raid training exercise followed by various sustainment training. It was their first training evolution while underway. “This situation simulates training. It was their first training evolution while underway. “This situation simulates perfectly what an actual assault on an objective is like,” said Capt. Thomas Driscoll, the perfectly what an actual assault on an objective is like,” said Capt. Thomas Driscoll, the company commander of Golf Company. “Rules of engagement is key here, so that means we company commander of Golf Company. “Rules of engagement is key here, so that means we have to utilize the ‘hostile act, hostile intent’ concept because how we conduct ourselves in a have to utilize the ‘hostile act, hostile intent’ concept because how we conduct ourselves in a foreign setting directly effects the perception of the Marine Corps and the U.S. as a whole.” foreign setting directly effects the perception of the Marine Corps and the U.S. as a whole.” Immediately after insert, Golf Co. maneuvered through the forest to infiltrate the objective Immediately after insert, Golf Co. maneuvered through the forest to infiltrate the objective from behind. When they arrived, each section of the company assaulted the objective from from behind. When they arrived, each section of the company assaulted the objective from a unique angle. “There are times where you realize why you do certain things and why a unique “There where you arealize youwith do certain things we do them over angle. and over,” said are Sgt.times Geovani Flores, squadwhy leader Golf Co. “We and why weandounknown them over and saidperfectly Sgt. Geovani Flores, a squad Golf Co. “We went into area andover,” executed and it’s because we do leader this all with the time.” went into an unknown area and executed perfectly and it’s because we do this all the time.” After securing the objective, Golf Co. entered into the next phase or their training, which securing the objective, Golf Co. we entered next phase or training, which was areaAfter sustainment. “There are two things want into to dothe after securing thetheir objective,” was area sustainment. “There are two things we want to do after securing the objective,” said 1st Lt. Ryan Hilgendorf, a platoon commander with Golf Co.. “We want to sustain said 1st Lt.we Ryan Hilgendorf, a platoon commander Golfattack Co.. “We the objective until evacuate, which means being ready for awith counter at allwant times.to sustain the objective until we evacuate, which means being ready for a counter attack at all times. The second thing we try to do is use the setting to conduct follow on training so we can stay Thehone second thingof wethose try tobasic do isskills.” use theThey setting to conduct follow on training so we can stay sharp and on some provided security in the area for three sharp and hone on some of those basic skills.” They provided security in the area for three days until it was time to evacuate. Marines egressed the same way they infiltrated, moving days until it was time to evacuate. Marines egressed the same way they infi ltrated, tactically through the terrain and providing security at designate checkpoints. Even while moving through terrain security atsecurity. designate checkpoints. Even while waiting tactically for the aircrafts tothe arrive, Golfand Co.providing provided maximum waiting for the aircrafts to arrive, Golf Co. provided maximum “We always have to be ready,” said Hilgendorf. “You never know whensecurity. a counter attack “We alwaysDuring have toanbeevacuation ready,” said Hilgendorf. “You never know when aattack counter attack is going to happen. is one of the more likely times a counter is going to happen. During an evacuation is one of the more likely times a counter could happen, so we can’t be complacent even for a second especially when lives could be on attack could happen, socontinue we can’t to beexecute complacent even for a second especially when lives could be on the line.”The MEU will operations throughout their underway period the line.”The MEU will continue to execute operations throughout their underway period and will also continue to hone their skills and maintain maximum readiness. and will also continue to hone their skills and maintain maximum readiness.
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Makin Island ARG, 11th MEU Arrive in 7th Fleet Area of Operations
By MC2(SW) Christopher Lindahl, Amphibious Squadron Five Public Affairs ore than 4,500 Sailors and Marines with the of Amphibious Squadron Five. “It is a great honor to Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and command such fine ships and their crews.” the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Other ARG elements consist of Commander, Amphibious arrived in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Squadron Five, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23, Fleet Aug. 11, after departing San Diego July, 25. Surgical Team 5, Tactical Air Control Squadron 11, Assault While in the 7th Fleet AOR, the Amphibious Ready Group Craft Unit 5, Beach Master Unit 1 and Commander, Surface (ARG) will conduct exercises and training with maritime Forces Training Pacific. partner nations to enhance partnerships and promote “The combined Navy and Marine Corps team is a peace and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. powerful, responsive and flexible force,” said Col. The ARG and MEU arrive following an amphibious Matthew Trollinger, commanding officer of the 11th MEU. sustainment training exercise in Hawaii with the “Our presence in the region provides options for rapid amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), response in the event of crises or contingencies.” amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) The 11th MEU consists of the 11th MEU Command and dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Element; the Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium The Navy/Marine Corps team also brings 12 MV-22B Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced); the Ground Combat Ospreys, six AV-8B Harrier jets, five landing craft air Element, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines; and the Logistics cushion vehicles, four CH-53E Super Stallion and AH-1Z Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 11. Super Cobra helicopters, 3 UH-1Y Huey helicopters and The 7th Fleet AOR spans more than 48 million square more. miles, from the Kurile Islands, north of Japan, to the “We bring some of the Navy’s newest amphibious ships, Antarctic in the south and from the International Date some of the Marines newest aircraft and some of the best Line to the 68th meridian east, which runs down the Sailors and Marines I’ve had the pleasure of working with India-Pakistan border. to the region to help support our allies and further foster our partnerships,” said Capt. Victor Cooper, commander
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Makin Island Cal Lab Receives Bravo Zulu
By MC2(SW/AW) Lawrence Davis, USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Public Affairs he amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island’s everyone’s part, especially mine for the overall list.” (LHD 8) Calibration Lab (Cal Lab) team received Makin Island’s Cal Lab team is comprised of eight Sailors a Bravo Zulu in a fleet-wide naval message sent and three Marines. Their primary mission is to ensure July 18, by Commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific accuracy and proper performance of a variety of the ship’s (COMNAVSURFPAC) for outstanding performance in the equipment including multiple gauges and switches for the ship’s calibration readiness program for the month of June. ship’s propulsion, radar, and weapons systems, as well as COMNAVSURFPAC distributes a monthly electronic aircraft precision measuring equipment. message highlighting commands maintaining calibration According to Chief Aviation Electrician’s Mate (AW/SW) programs exceeding 95 percent calibration readiness. Ships Ryan Wade, the ship’s Cal Lab leading chief petty officer, are audited monthly in two areas of calibration readiness Makin Island currently holds the highest calibration readiness including electronic and mechanical inventories. average for all LHD class ships. Makin Island’s cal lab received recognition for its “It’s a huge deal. Makin Island has an excellent cal lab,” outstanding electronic inventory, a program which is managed said Wade. “This is one of the best cal labs I’ve ever had the by the ship’s Cal Lab Leading Petty Officer (LPO) Aviation opportunity to work with and it’s a direct reflection of AT2 Electronics Technician (AW) 2nd Class Jonathan Mance, a Mance’s leadership as the Cal Lab LPO.” native of Chattanooga, Tenn. The ship’s Maintenance Officer Lt. Cmdr. Andrei “This was definitely a team effort,” said Mance. “Makin McArthur shared his thoughts on the Cal Lab’s “BZ” worthy Island couldn’t have accomplished this without the hard work performance, as well as his expectations and goals for the Cal of everyone involved.” Lab moving forward through deployment. As the Cal Lab LPO, Mance receives monthly reports from “I am truly proud of the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance 42 collateral-duty cal reps on board. The reports contain an Department’s Cal Lab personnel as well as the departmental inventory list of more than 5,000 shipboard calibrate-able cal reps for this noteworthy accomplishment,” said McArthur. assets. It is Mance’s responsibility to scrub the list for any “They have worked extremely hard to achieve this significant discrepancies in order to ensure complete accuracy before milestone. I applaud all of their efforts and encourage all compiling an overall inventory for final submission. of them to continue the push to keep our cal gear above 95 “There’s a lot that goes into it and it can be very tedious,” percent, as we are looking to achieve ‘BZ’ status for both said Mance. “It requires a lot of attention to detail on inventories on the July message.” 7
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ailors and Marines from the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted an emergent recovery of 11 researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. The purpose of the operation was to assist the researchers in retreating from imminent danger of Hurricane Iselle that is expected to impact Lisianski Island, Laysan Island, and the Pearl and Hermes Atoll. “We work with NOAA and we’re out here almost every summer in the Northwest Hawaiian Islands working with Hawaiian Monk Seal pups doing mostly population assessment,” said, Carrie McAttee, a NOAA researcher. “We’ve been here since June and we were supposed to be here until September.” The recovery was prompted by the threat of Hurricane Iselle, the first hurricane to strike the Hawaii islands in more than two decades, which threatened the safety of the researchers, who were not equipped to withstand the extreme conditions of the looming storm. USS Makin Island (LHD 8), USS Comstock (LSD 45), USS San Diego (LPD 22) each deployed rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIB) that traveled more than four miles and endured challenging seas but safely reached their destination. Once the boats reached the coastline, they carefully maneuvered to receive the researchers and their gear without affecting the endangered marine life below. Getting the researchers onboard safely was a top concern. “It was important to us to ensure this was a safe evolution for all involved,” said Capt. Vic Cooper, commodore, Amphibious Squadron Five. “We carefully considered the safety of the researchers, our Sailors and Marines, equipment and the environment, every step of the way.” Once all researchers were accounted for, the RHIBs returned to their respective ships and the researchers were given a warm welcome, a place to shower, dry clothing and a meal. “It was quite impressive how quickly it all happened,” said Kristine Meise, a NOAA researcher. “You guys were really efficient in getting here and getting us on board. We definitely want to thank everybody that we’ve met on the ship.” All of the researchers were grateful for the Navy and Marine’s commitment to lending a helping hand. “Anytime we have the opportunity to help those in need, we will do our very best,” said Capt. Alvin Holsey, commanding officer, USS Makin Island (LHD 8). “Our Navy makes a difference everyday throughout the world, and today we were proud to be able to make a difference here.” Capt. John Menoni, USS San Diego commanding officer, echoed those thoughts. “This is what the Navy is all about, helping others in need and be ready when called upon,” said Menoni. “The San Diego team has shown our ability to accomplish anything and work together to get the job done.” The researchers were then flown to Midway Island later in the afternoon. Although remote, Midway provides shelter for the displaced personnel and access to runway if further evacuations are needed. “Keeping ahead of the storm required rapid planning and swift execution by our pilots and air crews,” said Lt. Col. Jason Holden, commanding officer of the 11th MEU’s aviation combat element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced). “This was a great opportunity to render aid to those in need and to exercise our capacity to respond quickly to emerging events.” Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is the single largest conservation area under the U.S. flag and one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world. It encompasses 139,797 square miles of the Pacific Ocean.
Food & Music One Culinary Specialist’s Medley for Good Morale
By MC2(SW/AW) Lawrence Davis, USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Public Affairs ood and music; fundamentally it can be summarized as sustainment and entertainment in our daily lives. Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Royce Hawk, assigned to USS Makin Island’s (LHD 8) food service department, believes the pair is much more. Hawk is known by his shipmates aboard Makin Island for his charisma, upbeat personality, his commitment to customer service with a smile, and last but not least, his passion for music. According to Hawk, food and music do more than nourish. He believes they have the power to move us, evoke emotion, and bring people together on a common ground. “If you pay attention, you’ll notice when people are eating something they really like, they react to it. Like music, food can make people smile and dance,” said Hawk. A native of College Park, Ga., Hawk began singing at the young age of three. It was at this age that he joined his church choir where he found and developed his voice. “Ever since I was little, I’ve enjoyed singing and, depending on the song, the way it could make people feel,” said Hawk. Singing all the way up through his high school years, Hawk realized that even though singing had been his first passion, it was time to focus on a trade that would more predictably provide financial stability. He had always enjoyed cooking for others and decided to study culinary arts.
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After graduating high school in July 2009, Hawk enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu, a world renowned college institute of hospitality education and culinary arts. There he had the opportunity to learn the business side of the culinary field. However, at the age of 18, Hawk said a long attention span and classroom studies weren’t his strongest traits. “At that time I didn’t have the patience for school, so I considered the Navy as kind of a foot in the door, helping me to gain knowledge, experience, discipline and focus for later down the road,” said Hawk. Hawk enlisted in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman in September 2010. Within his first year in the Navy, Hawk endured personal tribulations. He found himself in legal trouble which resulted in losing his rate, causing him to become an undesignated Seaman. He refused to let shortcomings get the best of him. He never gave up on himself and remained dedicated to his duty in the Navy. After a year working in Deck Department, Hawk struck into the rate of Culinary Specialist (CS). “I’ve always loved cooking and even wanted to own a restaurant one day,” said Hawk. He reported to Makin Island, his first duty station, and quickly adapted to Navy life. “Being on a ship with so many people, you get to know one another, you look out for each other and they kind of become your extended family,” said Hawk. With a little more than a year aboard Makin Island, Hawk is already known for his mulligatawny soup and other entrees made from scratch. He is also known for singing while creating these dishes and can be heard belting melodies throughout the galley. “Most people when they sing, they sing just to be singing, but I sing with my emotions. I want people to feel the emotion in the words of a song sort of the way it is with old school music,” said Hawk. Hawk is a distinguished member of the ship’s choir and has had the opportunity to sing with the choir as well as perform solos at multiple command events. “I like the diversity the choir offers,” said Hawk. “Everyone has a different style of singing that brings the choir together and when we perform together there’s such a great melody.” When asked for his opinion on what food and music have in common, Hawk simply replied, “they both make people feel good.” Hawk expressed the importance of finding happiness in the simple things in life and shared his advice for his shipmates in their day-to-day lives on deployment. “For me, singing and cooking are my morale,” said Hawk. “I think everyone should find something that moves them, makes them feel good, and as the old song says, ‘do it ‘til you’re satisfied.’”
OPINION ISLAND? What characteristics make a good leader?
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PT will be in the ship’s gym or on the flight deck from 1400-1500 in port 1400-1500 underway Friday BCAs will be held in Medical’s P-Ward from 0830-0930 in port 0830-0930 underway AG2 Alexa May “Understanding and respect but you also need to make sure the job is done right.”
August Week 2 14 Mock PFA 15 FEP BCA Week 3
ACAN Nicholas Wanchic “My father always told me that a real leader doesn’t go home cleaner than his crew.”
18 5K Run 19 Machine Training 20 Spin with ABH2 Thompson 21 Mock PFA 22 FEP BCA Week 4 25 Half PRT 26 Line Drills 27 Spin with ABH2 Thompson 28 Mock PFA 29 FEP BCA
ESWS Answers
LSSN Ramiro Mendoza “Patience, motivation and a never give up attitude.”
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A- Five Seconds B- October 13, 1775 C- USS Osmond Ingram D- Tactical, Operational, Strategic
CSADD NOTE August’s Topic of the Month: Volunteer Outreach This month’s CSADD topic of the month is volunteer outreach. CSADD encourages Sailors and Marines to get involved. As we are currently deployed, there are still opportunities in which you can volunteer here onboard Makin Island. The Fun Boss and MWR are always in need of volunteers to help at the many events that are planned through out the month. Another opportunity to volunteer is within the Supply Department. During replenishments-at-sea, support Supply by volunteering for the working party to help bring on supplies and mail. The galley is always open to have Sailors and Marines relieve the FSA’s for a day. If you are interested, you will need to contact Medical to be cleared to handle and serve food first then contact CSC Sardono to set a date. Also, while traveling to different foreign ports, take advantage of the opportunity to give back. The Chaplain Department is working hard to schedule and coordinate community relations projects. Don’t miss out on the opportunities. For more information and guidance on how you can volunteer, contact a CSADD representative, religious programs specialist, or command chaplain.
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Fitness Tip
MWR EVENTS IN AUGUST
Alternative Cardio As opposed to spending the typical 30-45 minutes on a treadmill, elliptical, or spin bike, consider circuit workouts. These type of workouts break up the monotony of the same old gym routine and also reduce your chances of experiencing the plateau effect. Example Workout: 500 meter row 25 Pushups 25 Situps This exercise should be conducted in a circuit of five rounds.
Fri. 15 August Cinema at Sea Hangar Bay OR Movie Night Mess Decks Sun. 17 August Archery Tag Hoverball Test your Archery Skills! Hangar Bay 2000 Tues. 19 August Trivia Night Mess Decks
Sat. 16 August BINGO Mess Decks & SITE TV 2000 Mon. 18 August Hong Kong Tours Review Last Minute Information Session! 2000-2200 Wed. 20 August In Port Hong Kong
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Wed. 21 August In Port Hong Kong
For More information, contact the Fun Boss in the ship’s gym.
For more local San Diego events, check out: http://navylifesw.com/sandiego 15