U.S. NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1, March 2019 CATEGORY PARTNERSHIP Honoring the Fallen This Memorial Day MARCH 2019 VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1

Sea Cadet Quarterly U.S. NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1, March 2019 CATEGORY PARTNERSHIP Honoring the Fallen this Memorial Day MARCH 2019 VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1

Top Story 8 The New Faces of Leadership FROM THE In its inaugural launch, National Headquarters will be hosting a week-long leadership academy. Thirty of the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR program's top chief petty officers will learn and lead in our nation's capital. BUILDING LEADERS OF CHARACTER

What does leadership mean to you? This is a question we Features asked of applicants interested in attending our inaugural Senior Leadership Academy (SLA). They answered in a 4 Alumni Spotlight myriad of ways, focusing on the principles of leading by Emily Traynor explains how Sea Cadets prepared her for the example, having a plan, and caring about the people you United States Military Academy. lead.

6 2018 Award Winners Reading their applications, I was astounded by their grasp Join us in congratulating the cadet and officer recipients of of leadership concepts and the ways in which they wrote our annual awards. about their applications. From leading important recruiting initiatives to aiding their communities in times of need, 24 More than Just a Diagnosis each of these thirty Sea Cadets bring unique strengths to Read about a unit that rallied around a shipmate diagnosed SLA 2019. Even more impressively, essay after essay, what with cancer. drives them is an unquenchable desire to learn more so they can be even better prepared to help those they lead. More Bringing Back the Original Meaning of Memorial Day: 13 Training My challenge to all cadets, from the newest League Ca- 22 Around the Corps det to the "saltiest" chief petty officer, is the same: Never We are Proud to Partner with the Memorial Day Flowers stop trying to grow as a leader. The mastery of leadership ON THE COVER: Seaman Kaiser completes an obstacle course dur- isn't a destination; it's an expedition. A trek on which we ing winter POLA in Florida. all fail and falter at times, but one that is so worthy that Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember our fallen troops and veterans. Efforts to place floral PHOTO BY: Tony Woodfin we must continue to pursue despite the challenges and tributes around the country for the holiday just got a boost, thanks to a new partnership between the setbacks. As you read more from the cadets selected to at- Memorial Day Flowers Foundation and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. tend SLA on pages 8-11, remember that they too started as As part of the partnership, participating U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps units nationwide will recruit Sea Cadet Quarterly is the official THIS PAGE: Cadets attending Winter inexperienced League Cadets and Sea Cadets. So, in those sponsors for floral tributes being placed over Memorial Day Weekend at dozens of cemeteries around publication of the U.S. Naval Sea Survival Training in Colorado stand by moments when you doubt your ability to lead, remember the country. Cadet Corps. Written primarily by an evening bonfire to get warm. They can also help recruit sponsors for flowers to honor the 350,000 interred at Arlington National cadets, it covers a wide range of that even the most confident of leaders have stood at those topics, including stories about The deadline for the next issue of Sea crossroads and had to make a courageous choice to keep Cemetery. One of the Foundation’s major goals is to fully recognize all those interred at Arlington. training and leadership experiences. Cadet Quarterly is May 16. trying. Many of the Sea Cadets and League Cadets will also participate in ceremonies honoring our fallen Submission guidelines can be found troops for Memorial Day, and be part of placing flowers at gravesites over Memorial Day Weekend. Website: at www.seacadets.org/scq. Send www.seacadets.org submissions to [email protected]. Policy and Reference: homeport.seacadets.org Sea Cadet units interested in participating can visit www.seacadets.org/mdff. Online Unit Management: magellan.seacadets.org National Facebook page: If you are interested in sponsoring flowers, please contact your local Sea Cadet unit about our Memorial Day www.facebook.com/usnscc CAPT Paul A. Zambernardi, USN (Ret) Flowers campaign. National Twitter page: www.twitter.com/seacadets Executive Director, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps International Exchange Program: iep.seacadets.org

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By Alicia Gavin me that the academies were United States Coast Guard Acad- academies were, and often being told She pushes herself to beat the odds, Communications Coordinator very physically demanding... emy and the United States Air that it would "be impossible" for question the status quo, and continues so I knew there was something Force Academy. "You have to be her to get in, she pushed to learn and mature as she completes "Putting yourself in uncomo- I had to do." Traynor would willing to put in that work, effort, onwards. her journey to become an officer in the fortable situations, seeking go on to join her school's and time. I would finish school, "My friends would United States Army. opportunities and be willing cross country and track and go train in cross country, then go tell me constantly, Upon graduation, Traynor will be to work for them," Emily field teams where she dedi- directly to my job, and then go 'Traynor, you commissioned as a Second Lieutenant Traynor says as she speaks cated herself to bettering her home to study. Having that kind probably won't in the United States Army, serving as a about the importance of mo- physical fitness and condition- of routine has set an incredibly get accepted.' Transportation Officer in Germany. Al- tivation and commitment to ing. "Putting yourself in un- important foundation for my time They remided ready, Traynor's time in the Army has one's goals. comfortable or new situations, here at West Point." me just how brought her across the globe and she is Traynor, a West Point Cadet no matter how daunting, and After attending all three pro- selective the ready for the future adventures it will graduating this spring, is a pushing through the harder grams, she felt an immediate process was. bring. former Sea Cadet But at my high When reminiscing about the time from Constella- school gradu- she spent in the Sea Cadet Corps, she tion Division in ation, I walked recalled the values and ethos instilled in Harrisburg, onto [our] field her by those with whom she was work- Pennsylvania. with my cap deco- ing. She commented on the friendships She joined the rated with black and built and the vast opportunities she was program at 11 gold and West Point afforded. But to cadets, she had three years old after written across it." words of advice: "Get physically fit!" her older sister Traynor is motivated, "Don't come to West Point if you are had joined dedicated, and driven. not dedicated to physical fitness, don't her local unit. From her first moments as show up to West Point if you are not Her father is a a cadet, to her application physically fit, and don't stay at West United States to the United States Military Point if you are not willing to put in the Marine Corps veteran and moments, is kinship to USMA's campus and Academy, and now her time time to be physically fit. The Sea Cadet has raised his four children something values, citing that while "Sum- there, she always push- PRT should only be the first of many with a deep sense of patriot- you have to mer Seminar definitely gives you es herself to do the steps in your physical fitness, and you ism and respect for the armed do. " a glorified view of West Point, best she can, have to be dedicated to really pushing forces. Traynor the atmosphere and the cul- and then yourself to accomplish many physical Traynor began her career knew that in ture was something I re- more. fitness goals. The Army profession relies with the Corps as a League order to stand ally loved. and I was heavily on physical fitness, if you don't Cadet. While she was not out to the surrounded by people start getting physically fit now, you will well-versed in the rigours of academies, that I wanted to be- never be physically fit enough to lead military structure and dis- she would come. I knew that soldiers." cipline, she quickly found need to par- I had to be there." To Traynor, the military is not sim- a home. She forged several ticipate in as Traynor was ply a career choice, it is a lifestyle and a close friendships and grew many acad- determined to family. The bonds she has already built as a both a follower and a emy related succeed when and those will continue to forge, both leader. programs she returned to from her time with the Sea Cadets and Her journey to the Unit- as possible. high school in the Army, have led her to be the per- ed States Military Academy These came the fall of her son she is today. (USMA) began during her at a steep senior year. She commends the commitment time at Sea Cadet Recruit cost, how- She studied that cadets have to the program and Training. While there, she ever. Traynor the USMA to their country. Traynor sees the spoke with a cadet who had decided that application quality of their character and sees recently attended a summer in order to from front to future leaders in the cadets. Emily camp at the United States Naval Academy. pursue her back. "I lived Traynor is a name you want to re- The cadet informed her about the differ- dreams, she and breathed member, the name of one of many ent military academies and the rigorous would have the applica- future women of history. admissions process. to get a job, tion process." "It's going to take time, it's go- An adept student, Traynor dedicated her- even at such Despite ing to take money, it's going to self to research about the different acad- a young age. knowing take effort; you have to be willing emies and military branches and doubled She applied for and worked at her local how difficult to give up your weekends hanging down on her education. McDonalds to fund her sessions and travel and selective out with friends and your summers She knew something was missing. "It hit expenses for summer seminars held at the each of the relaxing in the sun. However, all of that is worth it for what you can achieve one day." 4 SEA CADET QUARTERLY / MARCH 2019 5 BRAVO ZULU TO OUR 2018 AWARD WINNERS

Willis E. Reed Award for Sea Cadet of the Year Judge R.T.S. Colby Award for Excellence in Training, Instructor of the Year CPO Mitchell Meaders, NSCC, Lone Star Squadron Instructor Richard Ames, NSCC, Nashville (LPD-13) Division

An active member in the Sea Cadet program for over six years, CPO Mitchell Meaders has excelled at every opportu- Always leading by example, Instructor Ames goes above and beyond the requirements of an instructor. His dependability nity. Always dedicated to the Sea Cadet program, CPO Meaders has attended 12 trainings during his tenure. He earned and willingness to mentor cadets and other adult volunteers have been instrumental to the success of the Nashville (LPD- the Lone Star Squadron’s Sea Cadet of the Year in 2016 and in 2018, as well as Leading Chief Petty Officer. A successful 13) Division. Instructor Ames’ dedication to a “positive team spirit” and encouragement of cadets and other instructors to student, CPO Meaders maintains a 4.3 GPA, is a member of the National Honor Society, and is a National Merit Com- continue to strive for excellence has been an inspiration. Displaying his high level of devotion and loyalty, Ames chose to mended Scholar. CPO Meaders has also earned his varsity wrestling letter for three years, holds a green belt in Judo and continue to support the Sea Cadets and the Nashville (LPD-13) Division by assuming the duties of financial officer and Jiu-Jitsu and has passed the FAA exam. CPO Meaders has demonstrated his commitment to all of his endeavors and con- recruiter. His “infectious enthusiasm” and superior leadership made him an excellent choice to serve as the initial point tinues to work toward his goal of earning a commission as an ensign in the U.S. Navy. Meaders is a stand-out cadet who of contact for prospective cadets and their parents. Instructor Ames is an asset to the Nashville (LPD-13) Division as well continues to set an excellent example for others. as the Sea Cadet program.

Keith T. Weaver Award for League Cadet of the Year Fred D. Carl Award for Regional Director of the Year SLPO Olivia Orban, NLCC, TS Tomcat LCDR Kevin MacFarland, NSCC, Region 6-1

During her three plus years as a member of the Navy League Cadet Corps, SLPO Orban has displayed exemplary leader- As someone who consistently goes “above and beyond expectations” in his duties as Regional Director and encourages ship qualities. As an LPO, SLPO Orban created a class on signal flags. She continues to set a positive example through cooperation within his region and between regions, LCDR MacFarland is an exemplary Regional Director. Working her military bearing and various leadership roles. An excellent student, SLPO Orban was selected from hundreds of ap- “both hard and smart,” LCDR MacFarland encourages unit cooperation in his region and between regions, enhancing the plicants to attend West Point’s STEM program in 2018 and wrote an article for the Sea Cadet Quarterly about the training advancement and experience of cadets in his region. Maintaining “a big-picture perspective and a long-term vision for she received. Orban’s other accomplishments include her membership to the National Junior Honor Society as well as her the growth and health of the program,” he prioritizes mentorship, a focused approach on the well-being and happiness of participation in a bridge-building program where teams can earn the opportunity to compete state-wide. SLPO continues cadets and officers and serves as a resource to many. LCDR MacFarland’s performance is “exceptional in every way,” and to strive for excellence and is an asset to the Navy League Cadet Corps. he is most deserving of the Fred D. Carl Award.

Nicholas Brango Award for Inspirational Leadership, Officer of the Year Bruce B. Smith Award for Regional Director’s Recruiter of the Year LT Robert Robbins, NSCC, Thomas R. Norris Battalion LCDR Thomas Klomps, NSCC, Region 6-7

LT Robbins joined the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps in 2013 as the commanding officer of a newly-formed unit. Since tak- As Regional Director of Region 6-7, LCDR Klomps is fully deserving of the Bruce B. Smith Award for his exemplary ef- ing on that challenge, he has proven himself a steady and encouraging leader to the cadets and officers of his battalion. forts in recruiting new cadets. A regional director since 1993, LCDR Klomps places emphasis on enrollment, training, Last year, 75% of the graduating seniors in the unit enlisted in the armed forces. Fully embracing the concept that a “ris- and retention. During a one year period, the unit added 41 new Sea Cadet enrollments, an increase of nearly 24% over ing tide carries all ships,” LT Robbins actively seeks opportunities to grow the program by providing quality mentorship previous levels, growing Region 6-7 by nearly 24% over a one-year period. Covering an area that spans three states, and training in his home unit and by providing critical assistance in the formation of two additional units in his region. LCDR Klomps skillfully manages nine units. In addition to his recruiting and retention acumen, LCDR Klomps is an ad- LT Robbins has staffed five Recruit Trainings, was an Escort Officer for the International Exchange program, and has -ac vocate for the importance of officer development, planning frequent OPD courses in his region. With his years of support crued over 160 hours of community service. Robbins is a credit to his unit and the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. and experience, LCDR Klomps is an asset to Region 6-7 and to the Naval Sea Cadet Corps.

6 SEA CADET QUARTERLY / MARCH 2019 U.S. NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS / WWW.SEACADETS.ORG 7 THE NEW FACES OF LEADERSHIP

“This cadet is one of those who you wish The goal of SLA is to provide our most Elite Group of Sea Cadets Selected you could clone.” Between them, they have exceptional Sea Cadets with a high-level an astounding 161 years of experience in program in which they will engage with up- the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. dated curriculum on Leadership and Ethics, to Attend the Inaugural Senior including sessions with leaders from the private and public sector. Cadets will par- Leadership Academy The Training ticipate in personal and team leadership ac- SLA is a new training, intended to provide tivities and field experiences throughout the CPO Sydney Brogniart By Kate McIlvaine a senior training opportunity for cadets who greater Washington, D.C metropolitan area. CPO Matthew Lewis Tomcat Squadron Director of Communications earn the rate of chief petty officer by April of RADM Richard O'Kane Division their junior year of high school. While their "The 30 Sea Cadets selected to attend SLA “It is said that leaders are made, not born, and and evolved into the leader I am now.” accomplishments are numerous, the ca- 2019 were chosen for their unique leader- to be truthful, I was not a true leader by the dets aren't coming to SLA to celebrate their ship experiences and distinct abilities. In time I was a petty officer. I often botched pro- And this is the kind of initiative and growth achievements. They're here to learn and April, they will join their peers to deepen jects, and I felt my subordinates were simply demonstrated by these 16- and 17-year-olds. absorb new skills and ideas that they can their understanding of leadership and ethics following me based on my rank and not my pass on to their respective units. As CPO principles," said executive director, retired leadership ability,” writes Chief Petty Officer Timothy Leaman wrote, "I think my past Navy Captain Paul Zambernardi. "But their Sydney Brogniart. The Thirty Cadets experiences have had the effect of showing real work begins after SLA is complete. Each They come from 28 units from 15 states and me that I do not, nor will I ever, know eve- of them is charged with using the lessons This is the sort of introspection that marks the Puerto Rico. Between them, the thirty cadets rything about leadership. These experiences they will learn to enrich their divisions at CPO Harvey Cabassa applications of the 30 Sea Cadets selected to selected to attend SLA 2019 have 3,225 docu- also seem like they would serve as a good home, doing their part to train the next gen- CPO Timothy Leaman San German Division Constellation Division attend the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps’ inau- mented hours of community service. In total, foundation to expound upon." eration of leaders." gural Senior Leadership Academy (SLA). they have attended 177 advanced trainings and staffed 70 additional trainings. Twenty- "In the past, our chiefs' formal training Brogniart continues, “My commanding officer two of them began their journey as League would top out at POLA. But leadership isn't "Leadership isn't about recommended that I read The 21 Irrefutable Cadets. More than half of the cadets are first- about attaining a certain level of training attaining a certain level of Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. The and second-class swimmers. They have com- and being done; it's a life-long pursuit," said book opened my eyes to what a leader should pleted some of our most high-speed trainings, deputy director David Hull. "It is our intent training and being done; be, but I still felt as though there was a dis- including the International Exchange Pro- that SLA will expose our cadets to the next it's a life-long pursuit." connect between theory and application. It gram and Naval Special Warfare Orientation level of leadership challenges, focusing on would not be until I staffed Recruit Training Course – SEAL Training. Each application ethical decision-making and mentoring new -David Hull CPO Doro Cascadden at Great Lakes in the summer of 2018 that included at least two letters of recommenda- leaders.” CPO Ian James South Bay Coastal Division I put the ideals set by Maxwell into practice tion, which echoed sentiments like this one: Forrestal Squadron

CPO Jessica Chacko CPO Anthony Cuadra CPO Kole Devereaux CPO Jack Eddington CPO Devon Golding CPO Ethan Goswick CPO Andrew Hastings CPO Isabella Hoolihan Naval Station Everett Division Veterans Pride Battalion Flying Eagles Squadron Lexington Division Escondido Battalion Courageous Division Blue Angels Squadron Battleship Missouri Division

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"In my life, I have found that there are two types of leadership: self-serv- "The more that I learn and teach cadets, ing, and servant-based. A self-serv- the more I realize how much room I have to ing leader is motivated by power. This improve... Leading is one of the few things type of leader makes decisions based that I can't be the best at or know everything on what will benefit themselves. about. I hope that the Senior Leadership Servant leaders serve others before Academy will allow me to bring home more themselves, which can inspire their detailed and advanced knowledge so I can CPO Alexander Liu CPO Isaiah Lopez CPO Jasmine Macalanda CPO Carson Blake followers to reach their full potential." pass the torch to the next class of leaders." America Division David McCampbell Division HMCM William R. Charette Division Sea Eagle Squadron - CPO Joseph McLaughlin, SLA 2019 - CPO Ian James, SLA 2019

"There was never an easy day, but there wasn’t one moment when I felt like giving up because my time there wasn’t about "I grew the most as a leader when I staffed me. I got in front of Division 002 with the "I believe in helping others League Orientation in Iowa this past sum- intention of being what they wanted to achieve their goals of promoting mer. I had staffed a POLA prior to this train- become. It required resilience, and by the on time. Sometimes this means al- ing, but there was something more challeng- CPO Joseph McLaughlin CPO Jacob Milenovic end of the training, I was so proud of my re- lowing a cadet a chance to study ing about a League Orientation. At League Tucson Battalion Columbus Squadron cruits for how confident they had become. during our drill. Or I will call and Orientation, these new cadets were relying That is the most important thing I took check in with the cadet at home on us to teach them all aspects of the pro- away from it and is what I believe is the to see if they need anything to be gram, to demonstrate how the program will epitome of leadership, that a leader is able to complete their coursework benefit them, and support the cadets through measured not by doing fancy maneuvers before the next drill. Communi- this training that was scary to many of them. and calling practiced commands, but in cating with my cadets to ensure The safety and success of the cadets was the success of the people in their charge. they have the appropriate time the motivator that pushed all of the staff to They are not defined by the rank on their and resources to complete their be our best. I was continually being pushed collar, but by their ability to inspire others." coursework ensures that they can beyond my comfort zone and had to prevail meet their own promotion goals." against all the challenges that came my way." - CPO Alyssa Vossen, SLA 2019, on her experience as a staff cadet at Recruit Training Illinois - CPO Andrew Hastings, SLA 2019 - CPO Isabella Hoolihan, SLA 2019

CPO Matthew Miller CPO Daniel Morera Harlan R. Dickson Division Suncoast Squadron

CPO Charles Pearson PO1 Benjamin Powell CPO Jens Sorensen CPO Ethan Spell CPO Samuel Stoepfel CPO Olivia Troisi CPO Anthony Villante CPO Alyssa Vossen Richard Snyder Division Viking Division NWS Earle Division American Veterans Division Wolverine Division David McCampbell Division Lehigh Valley Division Wolverine Division

10 SEA CADET QUARTERLY / MARCH 2019 U.S. NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS / WWW.SEACADETS.ORG 11 CHIEF'S MESS WINTER TRAINING WRAP UP 1776 Sea Cadets THE CHIEF'S MESS Attended Winter Earning the Title Training 605 By David McCampbell Battalion Melbourne, Fla. Recruits David McCampbell’s newest chief petty officer, Isaiah Lopez, was capped at Became a recent ceremony at the David McCampbell Battalion in Melbourne, Florida. Chief Lopez joined the USNSCC in 2014, working his way up in rank as a Cadets League Cadet before transferring to the Sea Cadets in 2015. Chief Lopez has 88 attended 11 trainings over the past four years, serving as a Staff Cadet for six of those trainings, including RTs, OTs, POLA, JAG/Legal, and Ceremonial/Honor Trainings Guard Training. As our LPO, Chief Lopez exhibits exceptional leadership skills across his Held responsibilities and cadet duties. He has successfully balanced his responsi- Photo top left: Recruits and Staff attending bilities across all aspects of both his academic, cadet and extracurricular life, in 17 Recruit Training in Florida. exceling in all areas. Photo middle right: A cadet models a flight suit States during winter training. Photo middle left: Two officers watch cadets Legacy Promotion complete a training evolution during winter sur vival training. By Van Voorhis Memorial Squadron Photo bottom: Cadets pack up gear during winter Las Vegas, Nev. survival training in Colorado.

The Van Voorhis Memorial Squadron has recently had a promotion spanning three generations. On January 26, 2019, our unit promoted four members from the Truelson/Ross family tree. Our executive officer and his wife were promoted to lieutenant and lieutenant junior grade. Their daughter, our administrative officer, was promoted to lieutenant junior grade, and their granddaughter was promoted to chief petty officer. "Keep your eye on the prize, know what your goals are, and work at achieving those goals a little bit at a time... Cadets, stick with the program, even through the ups and downs, know there is an end goal," newly appointed Chief Ross said.

12 SEA CADET QUARTERLY / MARCH 2019 U.S. NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS / WWW.SEACADETS.ORG 13 TRAINING Valuable Life Lessons from Orientation Behind the Leader By Apprentice Cadet Katelyn Guo, NLCC By Lt.j.g. Allen Hover, NSCC TS California, Roseville, Calif. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Division Fall River, Mass. I really enjoyed the orientation at Camp Marston. The best moment of this was when Division 4, my division, was an- Months from the start of Petty Officer Leader- nounced as Honor Company. It was the moment when we ship Academy (POLA) and Emergency Medicine realized all of our hard work paid off and we had beaten Seminar (EMS) in New England, 141 Sea Ca- all of the male divisions. But honestly, what I learned the dets were handed the long seabag list of items most at this camp is how to wake up early and also get a to gather including cold weather gear and told lot of things done well in a timely manner. We were always to prepare for North Pole like conditions. Cadets timed and rushed to do each action, and had to do each item may be confused at first reviewing the seabag list well. Something else that I learned at this camp was a lot of thinking they are attending a winter survival train- knowledge I needed to know in order to be a basic League ing, but the cold weather is just the start of it. Cadet, like the core values, rate and rank recognition, and For the past 17 years, students of Advance Train- lots of facing movements. This winter training was extremely ing Command New England (ATC-NE) have stepped fun for me and I hope to get more opportunities like this in out of their parents’ cars into the winter time climate the future. of New England, instead of relaxing during their winter break. This year, ATC-NE hosted POLA class 17 and EMS class 7 aboard Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. No matter which training was attended, students experienced a Service Leads to West Point Scholarship rigorous training curriculum conducted bysenior active duty fin- leaders from the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted ishing By Petty Officer Third Class Sarah Kaleta, NSCC Academy instructors as well as medical providers of all levels up at the Cincinnati Division, Cincinnati, Ohio from across New England. EMS consisted of 21 modules and Naval War 40 hours of classroom instruction with practical applica- College, which was In 2018, I was one of two students from Bishop Fenwick During my sophomore and junior years of high school, I tion while POLA consisted of 35 modules and 40 hours of established in 1884. High School selected to attend the West Point Leadership and led letter writing projects to Gold Star Families, Purple Heart classroom instruction and practical application. Add to this, Ethics Seminar led by The West Point Society of Greater Cin- Warriors, and patients at the Dayton VA Hospital. Around 100 pages of reading each night, study groups, morning and cinnati. Each year, they host an annual Leadership & Ethics Halloween, I partnered with Operation Gratitude to collect evening PT, marching in the brutal winter weather all over Seminar with 400+ students and faculty from the Cincinnati candy at my school to send to troops overseas. As an officer of the base, as well as daily cleaning, stress, and lack of sleep. "Be the kind of leader / Northern KY Region, taught by local graduates and volun- Bishop Fenwick's Kiwanis Key Club, I coordinate service pro- This demanding schedule allows cadets to experience and teers. At the seminar, students participate in small group jects at my school, so leading service projects was something manage stress in a controlled environment, and gives them sessions and apply the ethical decision-making model to rel- I was familiar with and had lots of fun with. Through these valuable tools they can use in the future. evant real world situations. I initially attended as a member projects, I learned valuable skills on how to lead, including When asked about what was unique about this winter that makes followers of a small group and heard about the West Point Society of how to coordinate project dates, delegate tasks to different training, COTC Master Chief Barry Crawford, USN(Ret) said, Cincinnati Leaders of Character Initiative scholarship at the people, and communicate to a large audience to promote a “There was something special about POLA Class 17 and EMS seminar. That year, I started the applica- project. When the 2019 seminar came around, I returned as Class 7 this year. The effort from the cadets was outstanding and tion, hoping to be one of the win- a scholarship candidate and facilitated a small group of 12 the quality of their questions were amazing. Every guest speaker want to follow you." ners for 2019. I met monthly high school students with a West Point alum, Joe Snoke, and commented on the maturity and the depth of questions cadets with my teacher-mentor, discussed ethical decision making in real-life situations. By asked. Another special element of this year's training was the ca- Ms. Lori Payne, who the end of the day, I was awarded a scholarship! This whole liber of the guest speakers and instructors. We had 15 visiting At the graduation ceremony, which was attended by over has a son cur- experience with mentoring sessions, leading service projects, instructors at the top of their professions, including nurses and 200 guests, Master Chief Crawford closed with advice that rently attending and formulating a resumé has helped prepare me for col- paramedics from Mass General Hospital, Walpole Fire Depart- was the theme of this training: “Be the kind of leader that West Point, lege interviews and applications. Since I was in 7th grade, I ment, a Navy Corpsman, and senior active duty leaders from the makes followers WANT to follow you. When they WANT to follow to help me have wanted to attend a service academy, and this scholar- Army and National Guard, and from the Navy's Senior Enlisted you, you have the kind of energy and wind behind you to accom- coordinate ship on my resumé, along with Sea Cadets, sets me up for Academy. The command cadet staff and escort officers were in- plish anything. Be compassionate, train your followers, and most and lead a promising future in achieving that goal. The idea of being credible and 100% committed to a positive and challenging expe- of all – LISTEN. Remember – leadership is not about YOU; it is different an engineering officer in the military is an achievement I am rience, which made this training very memorable for everyone.” about those you lead.” ser vice actively pursuing because it pairs my strengths of math and On one of the final days of the training, temperatures rose Honor graduates from the training included SA Joseph projects science with serving others. Receiving this scholarship gave into the high forties, which is rare for wintertime in New Eng- Tucker from EMS and SN Ben Mazon, SN Brandon Sawabi, at my me reassurance that I am setting myself on the right path land. Staff cadets and escort officers from the area knew this SN Alexander Tanner, SN Steven Roche, and PO3 Michael school. to join the service and utilize my strengths to serve others. was a rare opportunity that had to be acted on. With changes Medeiros from POLA. Battalion Honor Cadet was PO3 Kyle made to the Plan of the Day the contingent donned their Gagliardi. Congratulations to all cadets who graduated! physical training gear and took off for a run along the water,

14 SEA CADET QUARTERLY / MARCH 2019 U.S. NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS / WWW.SEACADETS.ORG 15 TRAINING Leading from Behind the Scenes PREPARING FOR SUMMER with U.S. Navy Recruit Division Commander By Seaman David Maloney, NSCC SWC Joan Powers Pasadena Division, Pasadena, Calif.

It may not have been everyone's first choice of training but Operations is surely a training in which all involved received a memorable experience. During our time spent in Operations, our team of ten cadets all gained valuable experience as leaders, followers and teammates alike. We have all learned much more about commanding fellow shipmates, all If you aren’t rolling into training with an open mind ready while still maintaining excellent friendship. These relation- to learn new things and put in work without complaining, ships will last a lifetime. Delegation has been a gargantuan you are halving your opportunities. part of both Operations and its leadership alike. Without the Operations, cadets and staff in general, the whole training contingent of RT, Photo Journalism, STEM, Medical and Ceremonial Honor Guard would have not been as successful. We at Operations provided support and logistics to these trainings. It was absolutely integral that we decided to create specific duties for everyone to perform around Camp Talega and around the galley. Though it may have been a training requiring trial and error, it was an experience necessary for proper leadership and teamwork.

Start moving your body. You will be running, especially during recruit training, and it is imperative that you start to prepare your body now. Start by walking, then gradually add sprints in. When you become more comfortable with these, Medical Training begin incorporating longer distances into your routine until you are able to efficiently run longer for time. By Petty Officer Second Class Cael Maurer, NSCC Wolverine Division, Monroe, Mich.

During Christmas break, I got on a plane in Detroit from my hometown in Petersburg, Michigan and flew to a place I never thought I would see. The city my flight landed in was none other than Seattle, Washington! I boarded my shuttle with two other cadets and we went off to Whidbey Island and were dropped off at an old army camp known as Camp Casey. The view was beautiful, the way the sunlight reflected off the mountains, to the sound of the waves from the pa- cific ocean roaring when they crashed into the rocks was truly amazing. I was in the Basic Medical / EMS training contingent. Immediately, being one of the few petty officers present at the training, I was put in a leadership position. I Stop drinking sugar and start drinking water. The more happily accepted the challenge to help make the training run you prepare your body physically now, the better it will smoothly and expand my leadership experience. I frequently classroom which kept the cadets engaged. We learned all the feel later. consulted and worked with the staff cadets to get feedback basics of first aid; learned acronyms to help us remember our and instructions. At this six day long training, I learned more procedures. My favorite things I learned was proper CPR, than just how to save someone’s life, I gained confidence in ABCs, and proper Heimlich maneuver. All of these I learned myself as a leader. how to do on all ages. Giving me peace-of-mind knowing A few days into the training, I already learned so much that if something bad happens, I might be able to save their about first aid and met plenty of experienced corpsmen which life. I would highly recommend this training to anyone who brought a mix of comical and professional atmospheres to the has an interest in the medical field.

16 SEA CADET QUARTERLY / MARCH 2019 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE I E P

By Kate McIlvaine Communications Director, National Headquarters

Q: Hi LCDR Dunn! Thanks for taking the time to chat with me about the International Exchange Program! What exchanges Q: Traveling abroad, exploring another country, getting to hang out with Sea Cadets from around the world. It sounds are going to be available to U.S. Naval Sea Cadets during the Summer of 2019? too good to be true. What are the chances of being selected? How can a cadet make their application stand out from the others? A: Kate, thank you for asking me about the International Exchange Program or IEP. This year is a full year. We are so thankful for the federal grant that helps drastically reduce the cost! This year, we are going to Australia, Bermuda, Canada, A: The chances are pretty good. Of course, every year is different because we don't know how many will apply each year. Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. We are also looking for people to staff The more countries you apply for, the higher the chance. With all the countries we have this year, the chances are really the inbound exchange in Newport, Rhode Island. good. Your question about standing out is important! If you just go through the motions and don't put in any effort to really sell yourself, you probably won't be picked. Carefully think about all the things you can tell us about yourself. In your written sections, use good grammar and spelling. In your photo, make sure your uniform is squared away. A cadet that is Q: Some applicants are surprised by how involved the application process is. Can you walk me through the different aware of themselves and knows their strengths and weaknesses will get more points. components of it?

A: It's a lot more complicated than just signing up for a training. There is a basic section where you fill out information about Q: Going to new countries and learning about new cultures requires a sense of adventure and open-mindedness. Are yourself. You have to write some thoughtful essays or long comments about yourself. there any other personal qualities you're looking for in a candidate? You need to provide a school transcript, list things you do outside of Sea Cadets, get three referrals, and you can attach files or links to webpages to really make yourself stand out. You need to submit a full-length photograph in your dress uniform. A: An adventurous spirit and open-mindedness are both key elements. We are trusting you to be on the other side of the You also need to attach your Sea Cadet Record Book. We want to not only send our best cadets but also reward our best world with a Senior Escort Officer you will meet just before you board the jet. So, we need confidence, but not arrogance. cadets. This gives us a look into the prospective cadets in ways that you just can't see from a Magellan record book. We need someone who is adventurous, but not risky. Someone who shows humility and willingness to work with others makes us feel happy about our selections.

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Q: Once someone submits their application, what happens? Take me on the journey of the IEP application from the moment someone presses "send" to the moment they hear about their selection? (I'm giving Schoolhouse Rock "How a Bill Becomes a Law" vibes with this question...)

A: For all the work the cadet does, there is a LOT of work in the background! Here is what happens by the numbers. 1) A team reviews every single application. The team is made up of the IEP staff, other NSCC volunteers, and even some non-NSCC volunteers, both civilian and former military. The team is made up of both genders and a variety of ethnicities to make the team as diverse as possible. The team does this online in FluidReview, independently all over the country. 2) The reviewers disqualify any application that didn't follow the rules or simply didn't qualify for the exchange. 3) With the remaining applications, we have a certain amount of points for every part of the application like rank, year in school (like 10th, 11th, 12th etc), school GPA. We also evaluate your essays, recommendations, volunteer activities, NSCC activities, non-NSCC activities. A perfect score is 100 cumulative points per reviewer. 4) After everyone is finished reviewing, we average the scores. This tends to smooth out the outliers scores, then we sort the final average scores first from highest to lowest then by application submission date. If two cadets have a tied score, we break it by the submission date. 5) Then we start assigning countries. Let's say the one with the highest score wanted to go to Canada to the Canadian “My adventure of a lifetime to Sweden made me realize that Sea Cadet base in Comox (Yes! The Canadian Sea Cadet program has their own Navy Base!), then she would get that first billet. We go to the second one and see what their first choice is. Let's say the second highest score listed Hong Kong, so the world is truly a small place which must be shared and they get assigned to Hong Kong. Let's say the third highest score also lists Hong Kong.T hey get awarded that. Now, this is something we see every year: let's say the 4th highest score ONLY lists Hong Kong and no other country. Sadly, since that our similarities as human beings no matter where we are all the billets for Hong Kong have been given out and that cadet didn't list any other country, they won't be selected for an exchange. We continue going down the list until every billet is awarded for every exchange. from, far outweigh our differences. We are all global citizens 6) We will have done the same process for the Senior Escort Officers who we identify first. We tell them what country they have been selected for (for officers, we are more concerned about the needs of the program than strict scoring placement, who have an obligation to improve the world, if through noth- though) and when we identify the cadets, they call their selected cadets and ask if they accept the billet. If not, we skip over them and go back to the list. That doesn't happen too often, as you can imagine! ing else than acts of understanding and kindness. Partici- 7) After that, the Senior Escort Officer walks them through the process of getting ready. There is a LOT of prep work and pating as a U.S. Naval Sea Cadet in another country was an assignments prior to departure. It may be weeks to months later before they go on exchange. amazing opportunity for me to help fulfill that responsibility.” Q: Thanks for walking us through it. Anything else you want to add? A: Have you ever heard that saying "90% of success is just showing up!"? Well, that is really true about the IEP. Start ap- - Dylan McGettigan, Sweden plying as soon as it opens, put effort into a quality application, then submit it early. Every year, we have cadets that don't even start until the last day or two and end up being disqualified because their package is incomplete. This program is mind-blowing – for a few hundred bucks you can travel around the world, see things most of your friends will never see and meet and train with cadets from other seafaring nations around the world. There is simply nothing else like this out there. This is the reason that many cadets stay in our program, just to have an opportunity to apply for this. Take advantage of it!

“Attending international exchanges, traveling far distances for advanced trainings, I learned that there is so much out there, so much in this world. I wanted to see more of it. I got a bug for [world cultures] in the Sea Cadets and it fueled a life- long hunger for adventure.” - Chloe Caso, India and Canada AROUND THE CORPS A Day with the Coast Guard By Seaman Recruit Ashley Kibbe, NSCC Richard Snyder Division, Wilmington, N.C. CADETS As a cadet with the Richard Snyder Division, I had the amazing opportunity to spend the day with members of the Special Missions Training Center (SMTC), an organization within the U.S. Coast Guard. This unit has numerous jobs to train Coast Guard Special Operations personnel. Our battalion was able to experience a hands-on feel for what SMTC LEND does. We first learned what the Coast Guard mission was all about, including how they patrol and protect U.S. waters and Our fourth station consisted of being taught some medical all the missions involved. procedures including properly applying a tourniquet which We were taken to a special training building on the SMTC we got to actually try to do on a training patient simulator. where the Coast Guard had set up special activities for us. The last station my group did involved tactical training we We were then split up into four groups to maneuver through were able to try on the armored vests and helmets. We were A HAND the activities where each of us were able to have hands-on also shown different tactical formations and maneuvers for Volunteering from experiences. The group I was in first got to try out a simula- tactically clearing buildings.

tor for the M-240g. We were able to try them out and shoot We ended our day with the Coast Guard by thanking our around the Corps BAKER ELLIS a few simulated rounds. It was interesting to be able to see instructors and hosts with a barbeque. The opportunity to how this weapon system is used by the Coast Guard. see what the Coast Guard is about broadened my choices for The next station my group went to was a tour of two dif- the future. Until this event I was not aware of the many different boats that are used for patrolling smaller waterways. ferent possibilities available. A special thank you to our hosts: By Alicia Gavin Next, we went back into a classroom and met with some LCDR Sonya Leibowitz, OSC Joshua Ryan, HS2 Anthony Communications Coordinator, National Headquarters gunner’s mates who taught us about the guns they use and Gillespie, MECS Robert Wills, BM1 Erik Vollmer, SN Nath- their jobs. Some of the responsibilities of a gunner’s mate are aniel Gardikis (who was a Sea Cadet last year), OS1 Lance The cadets selected for the inaugural Senior Leadership Academy have to clean the guns after being used and test the weapons to Casey, ME1 Christopher Smith, MK3 Jeremy Hunt and ME1 over 3,225 hours of service alone! Cadets and units across the country are make sure they work properly when needed. Daniel Gonzalez. SEMPER PARATUS. joining alongside their local communities to lend a helping hand during events, assisting with fundraising, and giving to the less fortunate. This quarter, we are excited to share the dedication to community service from three of our fantastic units, Thomas Jefferson Division, Colum- bus Ironclad Division, and the Training Ship CDR W. C. McCool. Jefferson Division recently participated in an annual food drive to col- A Family for a Lifetime lect nonperishable foods and donations for their local VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) post. The VFW post of Jefferson City, Missouri has a food By Petty Officer Second Class Annabel Molano, NSCC pantry for local homeless veterans in efforts to uphold the organization's RADM C.W. Parks Battalion, Dublin, Calif. motto, "No one does more for veterans." GUAM ANIMALS IN NEED The Columbus Ironclad Division recently garnered media attention When I was 15 years old, my grandfather introduced me when their unit participated in a clothing, food, and supplies donation to the Naval Sea Cadets. Later that year, I joined them think- drive to aid victims of the recent tornados in Lee County, Alabama. ing it was a great way to gain military experience as well as League Cadets from the Training Ship CDR W. C. McCool in Guam life lessons. Come to find out, I was wrong. Not only did I donated their time and love to Guam Animals in Need shelter. While there, gain military experience, I also became part of a new family. they learned about the shelter's rescue and adoption programs and assisted I met a lot of great people during my time in the Sea Cadets, with feeding and caring for the needy animals. including Ethan Clark, Emily Pusey, Paloma Rivera, Rachel Every day, Sea Cadets live by the core values that drive them to help Arvizu, Jocelyn Herrera, Isabelle Chuduong, and Desiree Lei. others. They know that serving their community is more than earning a All these amazing people have impacted my life one way or ribbon, it is more than logging hours, and it is more than resume material. another. In the past three years that I’ve been in Sea Cadets, this program but also the people in it being there for me in Sea Cadets understand that even the smallest act of volunteer work can I have learned discipline, patience, commitment, endurance, the good and bad times. My leaders and shipmates are always change the lives and the land of others around them. and lastly, strength. I learned these things by team-building pushing me to my limits and showing me to never to give up. We are proud to have a program dedicated to the people, environments, experiences during trainings as well as the great examples Lastly, I would like to thank my Commander and instructors and animals around them. Bravo Zulu, cadets. Keep up the great work! set by leadership. I would like to thank my parents, grand- for taking a chance on me and dealing with my attitude at NICOLE SLUSSER parents, and my Sea Cadet family for all the love and support the time. I’m truly grateful for my time as a Sea Cadet; it has during my time in the Sea Cadets. I’m so grateful for not only changed my life forever. Hooyah!

22 SEA CADET QUARTERLY / MARCH 2019 AROUND THE CORPS AROUND THE CORPS More Than Just a Diagnosis Push Your Limits to Achieve Great Things By Alicia Gavin By Chief Petty Officer Anthony Cuadra, NSCC Communications Coordinator, National Headquarters Veterans Pride Battalion, Glendale, Ariz.

It can be hard to explain to others the bonds that are forged through the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, but often a vignette, Since day one, Sea Cadets has impacted my life drasti- a moment captured in time, can speak to far greater lengths. Seaman Apprentice Walstrom, a former League Cadet, enlisted cally. Almost six years in the making, and it's nearly time to since the age of 10, and his local division captured the hearts and minds of many across the nation as he faced one of the make my decision of whether to enlist or to remain a civil- greatest battles in his life, side-by-side with his shipmates and officers. ian. Either way, Sea Cadets has set me above and beyond On May 14, Seaman Apprentice Walstrom came home from school complaining of a sore calf. His family took him to an for either option. urgent care facility where tests were conducted which found a mass in his leg. The Walstrom family took him to the Chil- On day one, it seemed like reaching chief petty officer dren's Hospital immediately for an MRI and additional tests. His fibula was being taken over. Within two days, Walstrom wouldn't be possible, thinking that my limits have already had been scheduled for a biopsy to determine if the mass was cancerous. At the age of 13, he was told three words nobody been met, and all I could do was already invested. Now, six wants to hear: "You have cancer." Specifically, he was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma. He soon began a rigorous course of years after enrolling as a League Cadet and becoming a Sea chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and eventually a surgery which removed his fibula bone. Cadet, I am there - two months away from the rate of chief Three members of Lexington Division quickly rallied around him. Two of the unit's officers, LT Gilfillan and Commander petty officer in the NSCC. It was a ride, but every step of the Thomas, dedicated themselves to being present for Walstrom. Both officers made a point to attend most of his treatment way pushed me to greater limits. sessions, providing a much-needed sense of encouragement and bringing a bit of home to the hospital. However, one of the I've gained experience in fields I would have never thought MICHELLECUADRA most important friendships forged during the adversity of this past year was with fellow cadet, SN Isaac Garcia. From the of. If it weren't for Sea Cadets, I still wouldn't know what to moment SA Walstrom had been diagnosed, SN Garcia took it on upon himself to text, call, visit the hospital, and help with do. Sea Cadets is a life changer, a program that enables you starts with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, a program that his physical therapy. He pushed Walstrom when he needed a push and supported him when he needed a listening ear. He to test those limits. The most impactful decision of your life I will forever remember. truly lives by the mantra "no man left behind." Together, his unit lifted his spirits, fought alongside him, and saw the warrior inside SA Walstrom develop. Logan Walstrom is more than a diagnosis, he is a valuable member of his Sea Cadet family. A Massing to Remember Ewing Sarcoma is a rare form of bone cancer which most often affects people between the ages of 10-20. Each year By Lt. Adrian Fortier, NSCC in the United States, around 225 children and teenagers Baton Rouge Division, Baton Rouge, La. are diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma. In 2017, the Baton Rouge Division was invited, for the first "Support is the biggest thing to help get you through. Without time, to compete in the local “Massing of the Colors." This support you are doing it all on your own, and the battle is much is an honor guard competition hosted by the prestigious vet- harder. There were days that were hard, but remembering that I eran’s group, The Military Order of the World Wars, and is had people fighting for me...made it a little easier." judged by members of the military fraternity, the Pershing -Seaman Apprentice Logan Walstrom, NSCC Rifles. Many JROTC units from around the state of Louisiana send teams to compete at the invitation-only event held at the state capital. As it was our first year and the JROTC units trained long and hard, it was suggested that we shouldn't get our hopes up and that we should not expect to place at all. But after hard TOP: Baton Rouge Division Honor Guard Team poses with certificates of award fol- work, much to our surprise, we placed in third! lowing the 2018 Massing of the Colors. One year later, and we have again been invited to compete. This time, cadets Anderson, Gonzales, Sistrunk, Saucier, Val- RIGHT: Baton Rouge Division Honor Guard stands ready to march onto the laire, and West were ready and eager. They wanted to show competition drill deck. that last year was not an accident — they are now even better. On the day of this year’s competition, PO1 Anderson had PHOTOS BY: LT Adrian Fortier, Executive his team arrive at the competition site two hours ahead of Officer of Baton Rouge Division schedule to prepare thoroughly. Once the day's events began, each team was assigned a numbered place to stand for the Pershing Rifles to conduct BRANDI WALSTROM BRANDI their inspection. Each team was then directed to march into second place winners. The room stood in silence, "And, the Top left: Garcia (left) and Walstrom enjoy time playing the gymnasium to be judged again on their marching and first place award goes to... the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets!" The video games. facing movements. They looked incredible. After a number Sea Cadet section in the audience exploded with applause. Bottom left: Logan Walstrom (center) poses with his unit of speeches and appearances from local civic leaders and war Bravo Zulu! Job very well done. Now it’s time to begin during an event. veterans, the announcer came to the podium for the long preparing for the 2019 Massing of the Colors! Bottom right: Seaman Apprentice Walstrom stands proudly. anticipated moment of truth. The announcer took his time praising all the teams before announcing the third place and 24 SEA CADET QUARTERLY / MARCH 2019 U.S. NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS / WWW.SEACADETS.ORG 25 AROUND THE CORPS AROUND THE CORPS

By Instructor Douglas R. Maguire, NSCC Battleship Missouri-Hawaii Division, Honolulu, Hawaii

Most of us have heard the term Joint Military Operations. Well, have you heard of Joint Cadet Operations? On Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, the Bat- tleship Missouri – Hawaii Division and the Training Ship Barbers Point, both operating out of Pearl Harbor, joined forces with the Young Marine Pyramid Rock unit, operating out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Kaneohe Bay. The three units mustered in Kaneohe Bay on the island of Oahu. The units combined and then were divided into five groups of seven cadets. Each group had a mix of Sea Cadets, League Cadets, and Young Marines. The cadets were tasked to complete the Leadership Reaction Course (LRC). The LRC is a team-building obstacle course that is designed to train skills in leadership, operational or mission planning, organizational design, teamwork, cooperation, communications, decision-making, emotional intelligence, time management, and self-development. The LRC is a program designed to build leadership, teamwork and foster synergy. LRC participants motivate their teammates to get across various obstacles and challenges and work together to accomplish various objectives. The primary purposes of these courses are: • To improve the student’s leadership ability by allowing the student to apply the lessons learned in his formal leadership instruction. • To assess the student by measuring the degree to which the students possess certain leadership traits and behaviors. • To provide the student with a means of making a self-evaluation to determine more accu- rately his leadership ability. • To provide students the opportunity to observe the strengths and weaknesses of others during a team operation. • To develop individuals as leaders. Cadets and Young Marines from all three local units enjoyed the rigorous challenge. Some of our senior petty officers had their leadership put to the test JOINT CADET as they learned new lessons, while others began to develop leadership skills. Many of our League Cadets emerged as upcoming leaders. It was an amazing drill, as every cadet walked away with an increased knowledge of teamwork, communi- OPERATIONS cations, and leadership.

26 SEA CADET QUARTERLY / MARCH 2019 U.S. NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS / WWW.SEACADETS.ORG 27 AROUND THE CORPS AROUND THE CORPS Passing on the Baton: Advice for Staffing Petty Officer 'Umm'...to Chief Petty Officer By LC4 Paulina Rodriguez, LC4 Kevi Luu, & LC3 Charles Thomas By Chief Petty Officer Matthew C. Hall, NSCC Region 11 NLCC Winter Orientation Flying Tigers Squadron, Batesville, Ind.

A collection of experienced Sea Cadets sit in a room with PO2 Jason Boehme said, "Don't staff this training if you As a cadet who has been in the Sea Cadet program for five remember as one of the best instructors I’ve met and helped each other reminiscing over the grueling training of the like sleep!" while PO2 Winchell furthered by stating, "Be years, I can say that it has been one of the greatest honors me earn my Marksmanship ribbon with the Expert Device. past week. "I wanted to work with League Cadets because prepared to work more one-on-one." Staffing trainings with and decisions that I have made in my life. The Sea Cadets I ended up earning honor cadet at Culinary training in I knew it would be a harder challenge than working with younger cadets can be demanding in different ways, but provide support to all the cadets who join, motivating them Michigan, with my COTC phoning the CO of my home unit, Sea Cadets," PO2 David Winchell said as many in the group many valuable lessons were learned. As PO1 Dallan Foster to serve their communities and maybe even their country. which scared my CO a bit, explaining how good of a job I agreed. But the training was rewarding, despite the adversity put it so aptly, "I see the ranks just as ours. I now have the For me, the support, motivation, and dedication given by the was doing and how impressed he was. I attended POLA at cadets faced. "This is my last training before I graduate, but same respect for League Cadets as I do for Sea Cadets. We officers of the Flying Tigers Squadron, the idea that quitting Central Michigan University, where I found tips and learned if I could, I would staff Orientation again," PO1 Jose Meza should all have the same respect and appreciation for our was not an option or even in my vocabulary, and the help of what it took to be a leader. At FAA Ground School, I discov- responded. shipmates." family and friends that I made in the program changed my ered how much I loved the concept of flying, as well as the The advice they had for future staffers was agreed upon. life. All of these factors helped me on my journey to become motivation to become a Naval Aviator. I broadened my sense a chief petty officer. of life at sea at Port Operations and became a better leader When I first joined the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, I was at NLCC orientation as a Staff Cadet, where my company Bravery in the Face of Devestation a nervous wreck. I had issues with confidence in myself and earned honor company and I earned the Staff Cadet Ribbon. I what I did. I was not very physically fit, as well as being a would come to earn the Physical Fitness Ribbon with Nation- By Alicia Gavin moderate student with below average study habits. I also had al four times, the Community Service Ribbon, serving 159 Communications Coordinator, National Headquarters a very bad habit of say “umm” before almost every sentence I hours of community service, and the Color Guard Ribbon said. This habit had its consequences, as my Training Officer 6 times. I would also hold the rates of Squad Leading Petty Richard Snyder Division cadet, Petty Officer Third Class William Roberts, was awarded the Meritorious Recognition at the time would show me. It was one of my first staff cadet Officer, Leading Petty Officer, and Senior Enlisted Leader. Ribbon this January following his courageous acts during the devastation of Hurricane Florence. meetings as Supply Petty Officer and the staff cadets were all All of these accomplishments and more would have never The hurricane wreaked havoc throughout the Carolinas for approximately six days. The deadly storm killed thirty peo- suggesting ideas of what to do at drill and how to have the been possible if my superior officers didn’t have confidence ple in the United States; while thousands of homes, businesses, and factories were damaged, and the local flora and fauna unit work. I was putting ideas of what I thought could work in me and if I didn’t have confidence in myself. With their were decimated. Following the hurricane, over 40,000 volunteers from around the continent came to the Carolinas' aid to and agreeing with others, when my Training Officer brought help, I am certain that I can be successful in what I do and restore power and rebuild the states. up that I would say “umm” before almost each sentence. Even say. My journey isn’t over, but only just beginning, and in Roberts was eager to help his local community. Despite the dangers presented in recovery relief, he stepped in and helped after he said that I kept on saying “umm," and he stated that my opinion, anything is possible, if you have the motivation to demolish damaged homes and entered into devastated areas to assist at the risk of his own life. Below is an excerpt from if I liked saying “umm” so much, then I would be known as to put time and heart into it. his award citation. “umm” until I stopped, which was how I ended up with the nickname “Petty Officer Umm." He explained to me after- "For distinguishing himself through humanitarian action for the period 14 through 28 September 2019, while attached ward how it sounded like a sign of low self-confidence, and to Camp Lejeune Battalion, SN William Roberts II displayed a level of maturity that exceeds his 16 years, as evidenced that any CO, officer, CEO, manager, or any supervisor would by his exceptional initiative and selfless motivation in performing more than 45 hours of humanitarian service to see it as that and it would cause harm to my career. I took his region of North Carolina in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Florence. Immediately upon the that to heart, and that was a deciding moment as a cadet that storm’s passing, as he returned to his family’s home, still threatened by rising flood waters, I need to make some changes if I wanted to be successful. he became strongly motivated to assist others with disaster relief and recovery efforts in After this, I went on to improve not only in my perfor- the four surrounding and severely damaged communities of Wilmington, Hampstead, mance as a cadet but also in other areas of my life. I found Burgaw, and Jacksonville. At great personal risk and without direction, he partici- a passion for engineering and mathematics. Leading my at- pated in the demolition of four complete, but heavily damaged houses in the tendance at, not one, but two STEM trainings, one in Latim- Cross-Creek neighborhood of Hampstead, an area only accessible by boat er, Tennessee and one at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, due to high flood waters. Unwavering, he ventured into damaged areas not Maryland. I attended Marksmanship Training in Latimer, yet accessed by outside volunteer groups and assisted resi- as well, led by that same Training Officer, who I will always dents with exterior cleanup and debris removal. In one case, he compassionately assisted a family whose house was uninhabitable in relo- cating their personal belongings to safety. SN Roberts's humane actions have brought great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of FROM OUR PARENTS: the United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, the United States "We all want the best for our kids, we want to get in there and help them through every Naval Sea Cadet Corps and Rich- little struggle, but the best thing we can do for them is help them find their wings and let ard Snyder Divi- sion." them fly on their own. This thing called 'Sea Cadets' works on this premise. The experiences [cadets have in the Sea Cadets] change so many young people's lives, including my son, Chief Bruley... I stand here as an officer but more importantly as a parent, proud of my son, his accomplishments and the man he is becoming. But I am also proud of all of 28 SEA CADET QUARTERLY / these cadets and their journeys as they to continue to strive for excellence." -Robert Bruley CATEGORY CATEGORY NAVY NEWS

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Aviation Machinist Mate (AD): If you like working with your hands, have great attention to detail and appreciate the sound of a perfectly tuned engine, you may have what it takes to join a Navy aircrew. Aviation Machinist Mates take care of the most complex, advanced aircraft in the world, but this isn't your parent’s garage; these machines see heavy use, and lives and missions depend on meticulous maintenance and repair. As an AD, you will keep lives safe and aircraft functioning properly every day while gaining skills and experience that can set you up for a great career in the aviation industry. Cryptologic Technician (CT):

Navy Cryptologic Technicians analyze enemy communications, jam radar signals, decipher foreign languages and maintain gear used to generate top-secret intelligence. CTs hav some of the highest security clear- ances in the military, and most of what they do in the Information Warfare realm is so secret that recruiters can barely talk about it. The Navy needs CTs right now, Aviation Electronics so enlistees who qualify can enjoy Technician (AT): some of the fastest advancement op portunities and biggest enlist Navy ATs set up, test and maintain all the ment bonuses the service super-secret weapons and radars sys- has to offer. tems on Navy aircraft. You may even get the opportunity to fly as part of a Navy aircrew, operating the most advanced aviation gadgetry in the world. You could get to troubleshoot and repair comput er and communication systems, fiber optics, infrared detection and communication equipment. Plus, the skills and experience you’ll get as an AT will be in demand long after you’re out of the service.

Intelligence Specialist (IS): Like CTs, Intelligence Specialists perform highly classified work breaking down reams of raw data into relevant and manageable pieces. As an IS, you will serve as part of the Navy’s Information Warfare community in its mission to gain a deep understanding of adversaries to better defend the fleet in battle. It’s not easy to be an IS, but if you like solving puzzles and knowing more than everybody else in the room, this job is for you.

32 SEA CADET QUARTERLY MARCH 2019 U.S. NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS / WWW.SEACADETS.ORG 33 NAVY SPECIAL WARFARE NUCLEAR POWER This is where America’s Navy truly separates itself from all the other branches of the military. Among all the branches of America’s armed forces, only the Navy can lay claim to nuclear power. We’re talking fully operational nuclear power plants; fission reactors that split atoms Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR): This job is not for the to create energy by way of Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity (E=mc2) to drive ships, launch faint-of-heart, so if sitting at a desk is your thing, move on. Avia- aircraft, power hydraulics and provide electricity. The sailors who operate and maintain these tion Rescue Swimmers readily go into harm’s way to complete reactors and their associated electronic and mechanical subsystems are called “Nukes,” and rescue missions insome of the most extreme environments im- they are the most intelligent, most highly trained, and most sought after enlisted servicemen aginable. One of the most tight-knit communities in the entire Navy, in all of America’s armed forces. After qualifying, recruits choose one of three routes for their these exceptional men and women are dedicated to being the top nuclear career: emergency response unit in the world. Training to be a rescue swim mer is intense – physically and mentally – but the rewards are high. • Electronics Technician (ETN): Operate the reactor, maintain and repair reactor instru- mentation and control systems Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician (EOD): You are • Machinist’s Mate (MMN): Operation of the steam plant and reactor support systems that the bomb squad. Whether getting the job done in a bomb suit or using propels and powers the ship state-of-the-art robotic technology, as an EOD technician you are on call • Electrician’s Mate (EMN): Operation of the turbines and all equipment that directs elec- to disarm and dispose of any type of ordnance, from conventional bombs tricity on the ship to chemical, biological and even nuclear weapons. EODs also support other Special Ops/Special Warfare units, such as Navy SEALs and Army The Navy currently has 66 vessels patrolling the world’s oceans under nuclear power, includ- Special Forces. You may even help the Secret Service protect the President. ing 10 aircraft carriers and more than 50 submarines. As a Nuke, you can make your career on the surface or below it. You will earn the highest signing and enlistment bonuses and most Navy Special Warfare Operators (SO): More famously known rapid advancement opportunities in the fleet. as SEALs, these elite fighting units are reliable, disciplined, highly trained warriors, named after the environments in which they operate - Sea, Air, and Land. There are currently 2,800 active duty SEALs who deploy with Special Warfare Combatant- craft Crewmen, Combat Service and Combat Service Support personnel, executing some of our nation's most critical missions. Despite the challenging training program and high attrition rate, there is no shortage of candidates wanting to become Navy SEALs.

Navy Special Boat Operators (SB): Also known as Special War- fare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC) (pronounced SWICK), these Sailors operate Naval Special Warfare's state-of-the-art surface craft, conducting insertion/extraction of special operations forces, maritime interception operations, special reconnaissance and other special operations missions. There are currently 775 active duty SWCC whoare rigorously trained to operate high speed, low drag boats in maritime, coastal and riverine environments around the world. Like SEALs, SBs are rigorously trained and few people make the cut, sothe rating is always in demand.

Navy Diver (ND): From the darkest depths of the world’s oceans to the freezing seas of the Arctic, the Navy diving community is one of the smallest, most extraordinary military fraternities in the world. Navy Divers are intensely trained, elite professionals who are called upon to perform some of the Navy's most critical assignments – search and rescue missions, underwater construction, sal- vage and exploration – in the world's most unforgiving places (for hu- mans, at least). NDs also support military and civilian law enforcement agencies and serve as technical experts for special warfare operations. 34 SEA CADET QUARTERLY / MARCH 2019 U.S. NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS / WWW.SEACADETS.ORG 35 ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES SPOT THE DIFFERENCES! ROLLING, ROLLING UP THE SLEEVES...HOW? Zoom in if you need to see better. Petty Officer Third Class Samson Baker from Lexington Division earned a Young Eagles flight certificate earlier this year.

1. Have the back of the blouse 2. Flip the blouse up to create a 3. Fold the sleeve half way 4. Place your fingers on the See if you can spot the 12 differenc- facing upwards and the arm flap which will decrease the back towards pocket. Keep bend and hold throughout the outstreched. width of the sleeve. the flap, it becomes like a cuff. next steps to maintain cuff. es in the photos below. We will post the results on Facebook later this month. Zoom in if you need help!

CHECKLIST: 5. Flip the sleeve inside out, 6. Roll one level of the sleve to 7. Roll the sleeve once more, 8. Flip the top side of the sleeve make sure to hold the bend create a 2 inch cuff. be sure to keep the little cuff down over the roll. Even out • 5 Added Items while doing so to keep cuff. pocket, a nickel fits inside! so cuff is tightly placed 4 fingers above the elbow. • 4 Missing Items • 3 Changed Items

HINT: If you see me, you will not feel so blue. Cartoon by: SN D’Artagnan Kelly-Russ F.D.R. Squadron, Jacksonville, Fla. Caption by: SR Halley Clark Summer City Division, Fort Wayne, Ind.

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36 SEA CADET QUARTERLY / MARCH 2019 U.S. NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS / WWW.SEACADETS.ORG 37 LAST WORDS Looking Back on Last Year

OFFICERS OVER THE YEARS Timothy B. Flatley, National Chairman Timothy D. Moon, Vice Chairman Lynn Atkinson, Vice President WE’RE GOING Fred Byus, Vice President PLACES Keith A. Larson, Vice President Thomas O. Klomps, Treasurer 2018 2018 IN NUMBERS SENIOR PLANS BOARD OF DIRECTORS David L. Ford U.S. Naval Academy 128 Gary R. Gertz 394 TOTAL UNITS Robin L. Graf IN STATES (AND IN GUAM 46 U.S. Military Academy 4 William R. Keller AND PUERTO RICO) Allie Leslie U.S. Air Force Academy 5 Henry J. Nyland Vincent W. Patton, III WE SERVED U.S. Coast Guard James T. Sketchley 11,893 CADETS Academy 9 John G. Sutter Roycealee Wood IN 2018. U.S. Merchant Marine Ronney A. Wright Academy 1 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS State Merchant CAPT Paul A. Zambernardi, USN (Ret), Executive Director WE TRAINED Marine Academies 15 David I. Hull, Deputy Director Chris Collins 1,820 SEA CADETS ATTENDED Naval Reserve Officer Amanda Kaer RECRUIT TRAINING Training Corps (ROTC) 62 Kate McIlvaine 4,874 CADETS PARTICIPATED IN Veronica Morales ADVANCED TRAINING Other ROTC 51 Vicki Powell LEAGUE CADETS ATTENDED Richard Quest 732 ORIENTATION Intend to Enlist Daniel Sydes Navy 209 Sunitha Thazethe 7,426 TOTAL (OUR BIGGEST TRAINING YEAR YET!) Intend to Enlist Other Services 151 Sea Cadet Quarterly 6,625 correspondence courses Public Service 15 EDITOR completed by our cadets Kate McIlvaine 959 senior cadets served as staff 2 - 4 Year College or For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]. at national training events University 292 ASSOCIATE EDITOR 35 cadets selected to attend a summer program at a service TOTAL 942 Alicia Gavin academy

50 teams participated in the CyberPatriot competition Printing services generously donated by 17 cadets and 7 escort officers traveled abroad as part of our International Exchange Program

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