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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 page 2: Area Happenings Airfield Inspection page 5: WWII Reunion page 7: 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 8 a.m.-noon & Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 601-679-2504. 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