Volume 56, Number 23 https://www.cnic.navy.mil/meridian ~ www.facebook.com/NASMeridian ~ Twitter: @nasmeridianms November 8, 2018 Base NAS Meridian Sailors of the Year Events
]Career Exploration Fair Nov. 28 from 3-6 p.m. at the Andrew Triplett Library. Call 679-2326
]Parent’s Night Out Nov. 16 from 6-10 p.m. at the CDC. Call 679-2652
]Turkey Toss Nov. 13 at 6 p.m at the Fitness Center. Call 679-2379
]Breakfast with Santa Dec. 8 from 9 a.m.-noon at Ponta Creek Rec. Call 679-2526
]Wellbeats Details at the Fitness Center. Call 679-2379
Follow us on www.facebook. com/NASMeridian Happy Birthday and Twitter: @NASMeridianMS Marines! Marine Aviation Training Support Squadron ONE Commanding Officer Maj. Eric Hoffman cuts the cake at Marine Corps Student Ball in the Lakeside Building onboard Naval Air Station Meridian, Nov. 6. It is tradition for the oldest Marine present to take the first bite of cake What’s followed by the youngest present to symbolize the passing of knowledge from one generation to the next. Right: Marine students bow their heads for the opening prayer. The Marine Corps, founded Inside Nov. 10, 1775, will turn 243 years old this year. Photos by MC1 Chris Liaghat
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WWII Reunion
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Check out what’s for sale. Official U.S. Navy file photo of an EP-3E Aries aircraft in flight.
page 9: Photos by Chief Nnamdi Emenogu NAS Meridian completed its annual Carrier and Field Service Be Grateful Unit (CAFSU) inspection and certification which was conducted U.S. EP-3 intercepted in Oct. 29-Nov. 2. The Meridian team continues to set standards Navy-wide on E28 arresting gear maintenance and equipment readiness. McCain Airfield is certified for another 13 months. the Black Sea Great work by all Sailors and civilians involved! On Nov. 5, 2018, a U.S. EP-3 Aries aircraft flying in international airspace over the Black Sea was intercepted by a Russian SU-27. This interaction was determined to be unsafe due to the SU-27 conducting a high speed pass directly in front of the mission aircraft, putting at risk the pilots and crew. The intercepting SU-27 made an additional pass, closing with the EP-3 and applying its afterburner while conducting a banking turn away. The crew of the EP-3 reported turbulence following the first interaction, and vibrations from the second. The duration of the intercept was approximately 25 minutes. While the Russian military is within its right to exercise within international airspace, this interaction was irresponsible. We expect them to behave within international standards set to ensure safety and to prevent incidents, including the 1972 Agreement for the Prevention page 5 of Incidents On and Over the High Seas (INCSEA). Unsafe actions in- ~ ~ crease the risk of miscalculation and potential for midair collisions. The U.S. aircraft was operating in accordance with international School Bus Safety law and did not provoke this Russian activity. --From U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs 2 The Skyline ~ November 8, 2018 Photo of Week A Day in Naval History
~ Nov. 4, 1955 ~ Photo by MC3 Austin Breumh Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD Gioconda R. Saraneiro becomes the first appointed female captain in the U.S. 8) participate in a chapter 13 damage control drill. A chapter 13 drill is an Navy Medical Corps. Initially appointed a lieutenant junior grade in the WAVES assessment of the ship’s damage control capabilities while in an extensive during World War II in 1943, she left the Navy to teach and start a private practice. maintenance availability. She returned to the Navy in 1949 and retired in June 1966. Capt. Saraneiro died in 1983. Area Happenings November 10: LIT: Listen I’m Talking from 1-3 p.m. at the Multi-County Service Community Agency (2900 St. Paul St., Meridian.) A community youth forum to allow young people to voice their opinions on issues they face in an open dialogue with panel members. Free admission and open to the public; call 601-685-2574. 11: Veteran’s Day Ceremony at the Doughboy Monument, located at 23rd Ave. & 6th St. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Open to the public; call 601-483-6984. 11: Veteran’s Day Luncheon at noon at the VFW Post 79 on Old Hwy. 80 West. Lunch for veterans. Call 601-693-5382. ~ Nov. 12, 1942 ~ 11: Veteran’s Day Parade at 3 p.m. Parade begins at 9th St. & 25th Ave., and will go through downtown Meridian. The Naval battle of Guadalcanal begins with Japanese air attacks on U.S. ships bringing reinforcements to the embattled island. Over the next four days, Japan Call 601-693-4422. loses the battleships Hiei and Kirishima, heavy cruiser Kinugasa, three destroyers 17: Merry Meridian Market from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the MSU Riley and many valuable transports. Two U.S. light cruisers, Atlanta and Juneau, and Center. Celebrate the festive season with homemade crafts, food seven destroyers are sunk. Japan’s losses weaken their ability to strengthen their garrison on Guadalcanal, enabling the U.S. to shift from the defensive to the items, beautiful gifts and more. Call 601-485-1908. offensive in this campaign. 17 & 24: Make + Take Workshop from 1-3 p.m. at the MAEX. Young visitors to The MAX make an art project to take home. Activities are led by a museum educator and held in the second floor classroom. Call 601-581-1550. 24: Santa’s Christmas Factory from 4-8 p.m. at Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum at historic Soule’ Steam Works. This family-friendly, holiday event features decorations, music, lights, snow-covered play area so realistic you think it is real snow. Admission is $5; call 601-693-9905. 24: KCS Holiday Express from 4-9 p.m. at Union Station on Front Stree in downtown Meridian. The Kansas City Southern’s (KCS) U.S. rail’s Holiday Express Train returns to Meridian. The six-car train will bring Santa Claus for a visit with kids and offers visual displays inside and out for young and old alike. This event 50 is free and open to the public. Call 601-485-1908.
Trees of Christmas will celebrate 50 fabulous years decked out in its finest holiday attire including special memories and futuristic creations. Take a guided tour of Antebellum Merrehope (circa 1858) and Victorian F.W. Williams (circa 1886) historic homes to see 50 NAS Meridian NMCRS Office exquisitely decorated trees and seasonal delights. is open on Tuesdays from
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165559-1 4 The Skyline ~ November 8, 2018 Meritorious Mast Habitat for Humanity
Photo by MC1 Chris Liaghat Photo by ABE2 Brandon Briones NAS Meridian Commanding Officer Capt. Brian Horstman conducted a Meritorious Nine Sailors from various commands on board NAS Meridian volunteered Nov. 3 to Mast on Oct. 26 where he recognized 17 Marine staff and students from Marine Aviation Habitat for Humanity Nov. 3. Sailors painted and helped install doors. Lauderdale Training Support Squadron One for their support and hard work during the Vice County Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and Presidential visit on Sept. 28. improve places to call home. To volunteer call NAS Meridian coordinator ABE2 Brandon Briones at 601-679-2525.
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It and most fraternities, who have been at was another email Harvard for much longer and have more blast from from money and resources, survived the ban. an administrative The Crimson editorial board stated, “[B] muckety-muck ecause all-female social groups counter at our daughter the hostile environment inherent in a Anna’s university, male-dominated social scene, they should but this one didn’t be treated differently,” and pointedly look like the usual asked the administration, “Do you believe update about that the sanctions have had their desired Lisa Smith Molinari tuition increases. effect? Is Harvard better off now that Considering that women’s spaces are gone, while male clubs we were about to remain?” travel to Syracuse to attend Anna’s soror- As colleges and universities across the ity charity event, I figured I’d better give country consider whether or not to ban this one a gander. Greek life, they might consider — if the Whew! Anna hadn’t been arrested! The gals don’t have sorority sisters to hang out email was simply informing parents of with on Friday night, they are more likely new state anti-hazing legislation, initia- to end up drinking out of a solo cup at tives to enforce the prohibition of hard Sigma Chi. alcohol at Greek events, and an online And what about the charities? Every reporting form for parents who think their accredited fraternity and sorority par- students are being hazed. Apparently, ticipates in philanthropy. Organizations eleven of the university’s Greek organiza- such as the USO, the Red Cross, Chil- tions recently had their chapter rights dren’s Miracle Network, Big Brothers revoked because of misconduct. Also, Dr. Big Sisters, Service for Sight, Reading is Muckety Muck said three outside consul- Fundamental, The Arthritis Foundation, tants had been hired to review the school’s Girl Scouts USA, and many others receive Greek life system and report back in thousands of dollars from Greek philan- November with recommendations. thropic events each year. Perhaps stu- This email was coming on the heels of dents pledge frats and sororities for purely other recent negative news I’d read about social reasons, but the requirement that Greek life at colleges in the US. Four they learn and participate in philanthropy male fraternity-related deaths at separate is admirable. It’s sad that such contribu- universities in 2017 prompted several tions to charity could come to an end. prominent universities to suspend all fra- We made it to Syracuse last weekend ternities and sororities on their campuses in time to attend the Alpha Phi Red Dress while they conducted reviews of Greek life Gala with Anna. It was a swirl of girls and culture, customs and rules. The stories their proud families, all decked out in red. of frat-parties-gone-wrong were tragic, My husband, Francis, had to pop a nerve heartbreaking, and senseless. A national blocker for his sciatica before he could conversation ensued about whether Greek make Anna proud on the dance floor, but life is worth it at all. winning two prize baskets in the charity Even before these tragic deaths, Har- raffle helped ease his pain. In the end, vard University had already decided that Anna’s Alpha Phi Chapter raised $25,000 fraternities and sororities were persona to support women’s heart health that non grata, for gender-related reasons. night. After two years of debate, protest and No doubt, colleges need to monitor and exhaustive discussion, it instituted a ban enforce prohibitions on excess drinking on single-gender social club members and hazing. But hopefully, Dr. Muckety taking leadership roles in student clubs Muck and other college deans will see the or sports, and also denied members of good in women’s social organizations and College recommendations for prestigious won’t throw the baby out with the bathwa- scholarships. The administration took ter like Harvard did. this controversial action because it had Lisa Smith Molinari’s self syndicated columns appear on concluded that “male-only” social organi- her blog, www.themeatandpotatoesoflife.com and she zations nurtured misogynist attitudes and recently co-authored Stories Around the Table: Laughter, promoted sexual assault on women. Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life Follow Lisa@ But ironically, Harvard’s elite Crimson MolinariWrites. 166621-1 The Skyline ~ November 8, 2018 5 Pfc. Britten Mangum Pfc. Matthew Lopez
MATSS-1 Student MATSS-1 Student Hometown: Los Angeles OOORAH! Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M. Pfc. Mangum joined the Marine Corps Pfc. Lopez joined the Marine Corps Aug. Oct. 3, 2017, because he wanted the 10, 2017, wanting to make his mother challenge and discipline to be greater proud, and follow in his grandfather’s each day. footsteps. During his off-duty time, he enjoys He hopes to travel overseas during his working out and boxing. “Boxing and career to experience different places and going to the gym are big stress relievers cultures. “I want to mentor younger kids in my life,” he said. “I’m always striving back home; so they know there’s always a to be better and those are very reward- chance to better yourself,” Lopez said. ing activities.” His most memorable experience from His most memorable experience from boot camp was Family Day. “I was so boot camp was a speech given by one of excited to see my family after weeks of his instructors; the speech was on the training,” he said. importance of integrity. He admires his brother’s father, Ed- He also joined to be a good example die, for being a great example of what it for his younger siblings. means to be a dad and a man.
First special basic class of 1950 holds final reunion
By Adele Uphaus-Conner the Marine Corps’ three most important Marine Corps Base Quantico documents—the Small Wars Manual, the Tentative Landing Operations Manual, Sixty-five years and 16 days after they and FMFM-1, Warfighting—were all writ- first gathered at Marine Corps Base Quan- ten here at Quantico. tico, seven members of the first Special Ba- “Quantico is the center for combat de- sic Class of 1950 assembled here for the last velopment and academic excellence,” he time. said. The men held their eighth and final re- “When I was here, there was only the union Oct. 15-16. They were taken on a tour Junior School and the Senior School,” War- of the brand-new John Warner Center for ner said. “Now we have developed a univer- Advanced Military Studies at Marine Corps sity system that’s on par with that of the University. The Warner Center is named for Army, Navy, and Air Force.” their classmate, former Senator John War- Ronald Reese, director of facilities and ner, who was also present. logistics for MCU, lead the group on a tour “I share the honor of having this build- of the nearly-completed Warner Center. ing named for me with the 1950 Basic “We’ve learned that adults don’t learn Class,” Warner told his classmates. “You’re the way they did in 1950,” Reese said. “This as much a part of this building as me.” building is very tech heavy, allowing the He joked that they should write their students to use information from the inter- initials on the wall. Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner net immediately and connect with folks in The first Special Basic Class consisted of The first Special Basic Class of 1950 gathers in front of the Warner Center at Marine Okinawa and Afghanistan.” 360 junior officers from the Marine Corps Corps University on Oct. 16. The group held its final reunion at Marine Corps Base The group saw one of the larger lecture Reserve. Some had served as enlisted men Quantico Oct. 15-16. halls, which is tiered and concave so that in World War II. Most had never served as everyone in the room can see everyone else. officers on active duty. They went through a voir, which had suffered many casualties. Silver Star. Television monitors fill one entire wall. shortened version of The Basic School’s of- Another 75 sailed to Korea on the USS Gen- “The standard you all set is built on “We want these students to collaborate ficer training course. eral J.C. Breckenridge in January 1951 and still,” said Lt. Gen. Richard Mills, president with each other,” Reese said. “The important thing for us is that we saw their first combat at Wonju. and chief executive officer of the Marine The tour members were greatly im- were only here for 10 weeks, compared to Nine members of the class were killed in Corps University Foundation. “Reservists pressed by Warner Center. active duty officers at the time who were Korea in 1951. Another, Victor Ohanesian, today are fighting to maintain your stan- “When the government finds out about here for six months,” said Louis Buttell, 88, became a career Marine and was killed in dards.” this, they’re going to confiscate it!” Warner of Silver Spring, Md. Vietnam in 1967. A monument in memo- Dr. Charles Neimeyer, a Marine Corps joked. After graduating from the course in late ry of these men was erected at The Basic University faculty member, briefed the “The Marine Corps has really got it!” December, 40 members of the class were School at the class reunion in October 2000. men on the development of MCU from the said Ray Levesque, one of the Special Basic flown immediately to Korea to support the The Navy Cross was awarded to three Army-centric school of 1920 to the Univer- Class graduates who is also a Navy veteran First Marine Division at the Chosin Reser- members of the class and 12 received the sity’s foundation in 1980. He spoke of how of World War II.
VAERNES AIR BASE, Norway UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, Syria
Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Ohira Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Monty U.S. Marine Cpl. Kathryn Norton, a crewmaster, flies aboard a KC-130J Super U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, attached Hercules during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 at Vaernes Air Base, Norway, Oct. 31, to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response-Central 2018. The exercise enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work Command fire 120mm mortars in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. Inherent Resolve operations. Safety & Energy Efficiency is Our Duty 6 The Skyline ~ November 8, 2018
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Coming Coming Attractions Attractions McCain Rec McCain Rec Center Center Thursday, November 8 Friday, November 16 5 p.m., Christopher Robin, PG 5 p.m., Apollo 13, PG 7 p.m., Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, PG13 7:30 p.m., Slender Man, PG13 Hunters must be registered with NAS Meridian to participate. All deer and Friday, November 9 coyotes must be harvested/dispatched on the installation for eligibility. Scoring for deer will be Saturday, November 17 5 p.m., Hotel Transylvania 3, PG based on inches of width (round down to 1/4 inches) + number of points. Photos of each kill 1 p.m., Teen Titans Go! to the Movies, PG 7 p.m., The Breakfast Club, R must be taken at the scoring poster located inside the skinning shack and brought to the 5 p.m., Crazy Rich Asians, PG13 Ponta Creek Community Rec Complex, which is open daily from 8am-6pm. 7 p.m., Slender Man, PG13 Saturday, November 10 The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive prizes and trophies. Prizes will also 1 p.m., Cool Hand Luke, NR be awarded for most deer harvested and most coyotes dispatched. Sunday, November 18 5 p.m., Alpha, PG13 1 p.m., Ant-Man & The Wasp, PG13 7 p.m., The Breakfast Club, R 5 p.m., Searching, PG13 7 p.m., Crazy Rich Asians, PG13 Sunday, November 11 1 p.m., Christopher Robin, PG Monday, November 19 5 p.m., Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, PG13 5 p.m., Storks, PG 7 p.m., Alpha, PG13 OVER $400 7 p.m., The Bourne Ultimatum, PG13 Monday, November 12 IN PRIZES! Tuesday, November 20 5 p.m., Ant-Man & The Wasp, PG13 This event is brought to you in part by: 5 p.m., Tangled, PG 7 p.m., Searching, PG13 7 p.m., The Bourne Identity, PG13 GARRETT’S HUNTING & FISHING Tuesday, November 13 OUTFITTERS Wednesday, November 21 5 p.m., Apollo 13, PG 5 p.m., The Incredibles, PG 7:30 p.m., Slender Man, PG13 7 p.m., The Bourne Legacy, PG13 Wednesday, November 14 Thursday, November 22 5 p.m., Teen Titans Go! to the Movies, PG 5 p.m., Storks, PG 7 p.m., Crazy Rich Asians, PG13 7 p.m., The Bourne Ultimatum, PG13 ROCK HOUSE GUN & PAWN Thursday, November 15 *The Department of the Navy does not endorse any company, sponsor or their products or services. Friday, November 23 5 p.m., Ant-Man & The Wasp, PG13 5 p.m., Tangled, PG 7 p.m., Searching, PG13 7 p.m., The Bourne Identity, PG13 The Skyline ~ November 8, 2018 7
Navy reinstates officer board photo requirement
Official photographs will once again be displayed for all officer promotion selection boards, according to a Navy message, released Oct. 29. This policy change came about due to board feed- back. Boards overwhelmingly found the photo to be useful in evaluating officers’ ability to fulfill the Title 10 requirements for promotion to the next grade. Effective with the release NAVADMIN 265/18, the requirement to maintain an official full-length offi- cer photograph remains in accordance with Military Personnel Manual Article (MILPERSMAN) 1070-180 – Officer Photographs. A change to MILPERSMAN Article 1070-020 – Officer Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) – will reflect the reinstatement of the requirement to display the photo during officer selec- tion boards. The Navy had eliminated the requirement to display photos for officer selections in 2016, but the requirement for officers to maintain an official photo in their records remained unchanged. The point of contact for photo submissions to the OMPF is Navy Personnel Command’s Records Management and Policy Division. Sailors can contact them through the MyNavy Career Center Contact Center by calling 1-833-330-MNCC (6622) or via e-mail at askmncc@ navy.mil. For more information, read NAVADMIN 265/18 at www.npc.navy.mil. --From Chief of Naval Personnel Sale... Or
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Photos by Lea Giancola NAS Meridian Public Works Officer Lt. Cmdr.R ob McCharen, right, presents Environmental Manager Steve Wade a 40-year civilian Photo by Brandon Maxwell civil service certificate during Wade’s retirement ceremony. Public Works employees participate in the hands-on training of the pneumatic boring tool. This machine is used for installing utilities under existing structures and landscapes onboard NAS Meridian. Breast Cancer Walk
James Hunt is presented his 15-year Christopher Ford is presented his civilian civil service certificate. 5-year civilian civil service certificate.
Three Festive Experiences in Meridian
Photo by MC1 Chris Liaghat Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian service members and civilians walk during the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk onboard Naval Air Station Meridian, Oct. 24. Participants who walked from the Navy Exchange to the Sonny Montgomery Sports Complex received a pink cupcake and bottle of water upon returning.
Trunk or Treat Meridian, Mississippi
TREES OF CHRISTMAS at Merrehope . . . will celebrate 50 fabulous years decked out in its finest holiday attire including special memories and futuristic creations. Take a guided tour of Antebellum Merrehope (circa 1858) and Victorian F.W. Williams (circa 1886) historic homes to see 50 exquisitely decorated trees and seasonal delights. Merrehope/F.W. Williams HISTORIC HOMES 905 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. 0 Opening Champagne Gala Nov. 15, 6-8 pm 5 DAILY TOURS Mon.-Sat. 9-5 • Nov. 16-Dec. 29 Sundays 1-5 • Dec 2,9,16 601-483-8439 • merrehope.com
Photo by MC1 Chris Liaghat NAS Meridian Security Department Sailors hand-out candy during the Halloween Trunk or Treat event hosted by Marine Aviation Support Squadron ONE onboard NAS Meridian, SANTA’S CHRISTMAS FACTORY . . . Snow flurries Oct. 31. During the event, children of NAS Meridian service members and civilians were falling – plus Christmas Train rides – plus treated to a bounce house, candy from decorated vehicles and free pizza. Holiday Spirit equals Santa’s Christmas Factory. Tour the historic Soulé Steam Works in downtown Meridian decorated with thousands Navy, NASA complete underway recovery of lights and toys for this family-friendly event. SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The San Antonio- “I am continually impressed and proud of Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum class amphibious transport dock ship USS the outstanding efforts of my crew mem- Downtown @ 1808 4th St. • Meridian John P. Murtha (LPD 26) successfully com- bers during each and every evolution.” Nov. 24, Dec. 6-7-8, & 14-15 • 4-8 pm pleted test recovery operations of NASA’s San Antonio-class ships have distinctive 601-693-9905 mock Orion capsule, Nov. 5. capabilities essential to NASA’s mission. santaschristmasfactory.com The Underway Recovery Test-7 (URT-7) One of the more important capabilities is is part of a U.S. government interagency the ship’s ability to recover the test cap- effort to safely retrieve the Orion crew sule using the ship’s well deck, designed to module, which is capable of carrying hu- launch and recover amphibious craft. John mans into deep space. P. Murtha also has the ability to• carry and This marks the first completion of a deploy multiple small boats to assist in URT aboard John P. Murtha. NASA engi- the recovery process of the capsule, and an neers worked alongside Sailors from the advanced medical facility ideal for treating John P. Murtha, Special Boat Team 12, and returning astronauts. Navy divers from Mobile Diving Salvage The tests allowed NASA and the Navy Unit 11 and Explosive Ordnance Disposal to continue to demonstrate and evalu- Mobile Unit 3 to test recovery operations of ate the recovery processes, procedures, the Orion test article. Tests were conducted hardware and personnel in a realistic LAZY ACRES IN LIGHTS . . . One of Mississippi’s brightest and best light displays throughout the day and night in varying open-ocean environment before conducting sea states. actual recovery operations. also has Mississippi’s largest hand-painted nativity scene. Visit with the elves in “John P. Murtha was tasked to as- “All test objectives were accomplished as Santa’s workshop, view the farm animals, take in the beautiful light displays as sist NASA with their seventh Underway planned,” said Melissa Jones, NASA Land- you celebrate “It’s a Red Flannel Christmas” . . . it’s truly a South Pole adventure. Recovery Test. Our crew executed of every ing and Recovery director. “The success of assignment given to them flawlessly and this week would not have been possible Lazy Acres • 596 Lazy Acres Rd. in Chunky their recovery-at-sea experience and dedi- without the positivity and experience of Nov. 22 – Dec. 25 • 6-9 pm • Closed Sundays & Dec. 24 cation directly contributed to our overall the John P. Murtha crew.” Mon.-Thur., Drive Thru • Fri. & Sat., Wagon Ride mission success,” said Capt. Tony Roach, 833-327-6386 • lazy-acres.com commanding officer USS John P. Murtha. -- From U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs 164109-1 The Skyline ~ November 8, 2018 9
This week we asked: “Who are you honoring this Veteran’s Day, and why?” IT’S YOUR TURN... By MC1 Chris Liaghat
LSSR Roberto Rochester HN Austin Elliott Staff Sgt. Bryan Jones LSSA Lucy Zepeda Sgt. Chase Gearhart NTTC Student NBHCM Staff MATSS-1 Instructor NTTC Student MATSS-1 Instructor “My grandfather, who “My grandfather, Fred “Gunnerg Sgt. William “My Dad, Robert C. Zepeda “I honor my grandfather on served in Germany. He told Weiss, he came over from Smith because he fought in Sr. He was in the Marine Veterans Day because he me a lot of stories about Europe during WWII and Vietnam.” Corps and guided me all fought in Vietnam.” the war.” joined the US Navy.” my life.” Fleet & Family Support Center Grateful tips for feeling great FFSC Briefs Gratitude is defined by the Merriam-Webster dic- thanks. tionary as ‘the state of being grateful, thankfulness’. a Just be there: spend time with others especially To register for any of the following workshops, please Studies show that we can deliberately cultivate grat- during difficult times and just be there without your call the FFSC at 601-679-2360. The class may not be itude by counting our blessings and writing letters of phone and other distractions. presented if no one registers, so make sure you call thanks, for example. a Be gracious when challenged: when someone if you’re interested! Can’t make the scheduled time? This proactive acknowledgement can increase our challenges your actions or words, still show grace Call anyway - the workshop facilitator may be able to well-being, health, and happiness. Being grateful— by listening to what they say and being polite. You work with you one-on-one, give you materials, or let and especially the expression of it—is also associ- never really know what someone else might be going you know when the class will be offered again. All ated with increased energy, optimism, and empathy. through so don’t take their actions personally and classes held at FFSC (Building 405) unless otherwise Feeling grateful starts with an acknowledgement show them kindness (even if it’s really hard to do). noted that life is good and rewarding. This can be motivat- a Offer congratulations: when someone you know ing. Waking in the morning is celebrating an Communication Skills and repeating, “It’s great achievement, offer to be alive,” is a good place your sincere congrat- Nov. 14 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. to start. There is also util- ulations even if you or 3:30-4:30 p.m. ity in gratitude such as are not the winner. Communication is powerful and directly making amends or solving a Show off their affects our quality of life and relationships. issues at hand. gifts: when someone Many people fail to un- is gracious enough to Our ability to express what we think and derstand how gratitude give you a gift make feel without clouding our ability to listen can change a life and alter sure you wear the and respect how others think and feel is one’s perception for the clothes in their pres- good. A life without grati- ence, display their the greatest factor of success in our work tude is often an unhappy, craft on your desk, or and home life. Yet, communication is an unfilled life. make it known you everyday activity that is easily taken for Putting a little grati- appreciate the gift by granted. This workshop helps people use tude in your daily life is using it. a first-step to achieving a Share their joys: the power of communication to strengthen many of your hopes, your celebrate other’s joys relationships at work and at home by dreams, your goals. as if they were your own. practicing skills that build effective two-way The thing with gratitude is that it actually helps a Be patient: patience is not everyone’s virtue but communication. you way more than the person you’re showing grati- give it your best effort to remain patient with those tude towards. When you feel thankful, grateful, and you love and remember that everyone has their own content in your own life and in your own experiences struggles. Thanksgiving Crafts then you will find that want less. You’ll find that a Share their praise: when you are on the receiv- Nov. 15 from 8:30-9:15 a.m. you’re actually more satisfied with where you are ing end of great service or fine hospitality let others and with what you already have in life. know about the job well done such as telling supervi- All children, ages 3-5, are invited to the Showing gratitude is much more than a simple sors about the excellent service your wait staff pro- FFSC to create cool Thanksgiving/Fall crafts. ‘thanks’ without further thought. To improve the vided. Registration is required for preparation of quality of your life and the life of others, it is impor- a Select small, thoughtful gifts: when you are out materials! Refreshments will be served. tant to show true gratitude for the things you are and about, select a few small but thoughtful gifts for grateful for so here are some ways you can let people those you love just to show you are thinking about in your life know just how much you appreciate them them. Thanksgiving Crafts and Movie Time and how to grateful in your daily life. a Be a support system: when people are in need, Nov. 20 from 9-11 a.m. step up to be the go-to person they can rely on for All children, ages 5-10, are invited to the Here are some grateful tips for feeling great: support regardless of your differences. a Be an active listener: show you gratitude to oth- a Share your talents: if you are a whiz at scrap- FFSC to create cool Thanksgiving/Fall crafts ers by really listening to what they have to say. booking, money management, or resume writing, and join us for a holiday movie! Registration a Give out compliments: make someone’s day by share your talents with those in need. is required for preparation of materials! giving out compliments on little things like a great a Perform a random act of kindness: kindness is shirt, a nice smile, or on a job well done. still very much appreciated in the world today so Refreshments will be served. a Make eye contact: when interacting with people, perform a random kindness for those you love or a make eye contact and show you are really present in total stranger without looking for praise. Transition GPS Seminar the conversation. a Say you’re sorry: no matter how mad you get or Nov. 26-30 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. a Give a detailed example of appreciation: let some- how right you are, be willing to say you are sorry to one know exactly why you are grateful to have them those you truly love and appreciate. Be willing to Military personnel who are voluntarily or in your life by citing an example of things they have compromise in life. There’s a saying that goes, “You involuntarily separating or retiring and are done or said on your behalf. can either be right or you can be happy.” within 180 days of separating are required a Be thoughtful of others: while you must take care a Always say Thank You: no matter how small or of you, it is important to also think of others first. how big the favor was, always say thank you. Say it to attend this seminar, held at the FFSC. Consider someone else’s feelings with every action to family, friends, co-workers, and kids. A heartfelt It is highly recommended that spouses and word. thank you can go a long way. attend. You may also attend if you’re up to a Volunteer for unpleasant tasks: offer to do a chore a SMILE: all the time! Share a smile with loved 24 months away from your separation or or errand. By doing these tasks for someone you ones and strangers. While not everyone will smile make their day easier. back, it is certainly worth the effort to keep doing it. retirement date. The following topics will a Give a hug: make a true connection with those Smiles are contagious so do your part to make hap- be covered: résumés, job search skills, job you love and are grateful to have in your life by giv- piness and gratitude go viral. interviewing, employment (state & federal), ing hugs when greeting, saying goodbye, or saying --From FFSC veterans’ benefits, pay & travel, movement of household goods, TRICARE, emotional transition to separation, financial planning, forms & documents, benefits & services, military obligations, and more. You must see your command career counselor or Admin Officer before attending Transition GPS to obtain several documents that are required for the seminar. 10 The Skyline ~ November 8, 2018 NAS Meridian Sailors of the Quarter
ET1 Nicholas Anderson ET2 Shane Harris ET3 Kyle Pianalto
Senior Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter Ground Electronics Ground Electronics Ground Electronics
NTTC Sailors/Civilian of the Quarter
LS1 Stephanie Williams YN1 Eric Pfannstiel Michelle Spangler
Sailor of the Quarter Instructor of the Quarter Civilian of the Quarter
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Honoring Outstanding Teachers and Educators Congratulations Danny Alexander September 2018 Teacher of the Month Lamar School
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