January 19, 2007 www.hawaii.navy.mil Volume 32 Issue 2 USS Salvor gets decommissioned, transfers to MSC

MC1 (SW/AW) Keith Jones national exercises including Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Fleet Public Affairs Center Exercise in 1990, with the Detachment Hawai’i Russian Federated Navy during Cooperation from the Sea in USS Salvor (ARS 52) ended a 1995, and performed salvage 20-year career and was trans- operations with the Republic of ferred to the Military Sealift Korea during SALVEX ’96. Command (MSC) and rededicat- Since returning last October ed as USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52) from deployment, Salvor’s crew in a decommissioning ceremony was steadily at work preparing held at Pearl Harbor’s Bravo for the ship’s transfer to MSC. Pier on Jan. 12. “I salute you for your tireless The ship was designed for sal- efforts, not only to operate vage of stranded vessels, rescue Salvor, but to render her ready and assistance, recovery of sub- for transfer,” said Rear Adm. T. merged objects and manned div- G. Alexander, Commander, Navy ing operations and commis- Region Hawai’i and sioned June 14, 1986. Salvor Commander, Naval Surface first arrived in Pearl Harbor on Group Middle Pacific, keynote Nov. 1 of the same year and has speaker for the ceremony. “She been patrolling and working in looks magnificent. It’s a tribute the Pacific for the past two to your dedication and your hard decades. work.” “I am honored to end the The ship has already under- proud history of USS Salvor - a gone many modifications to pre- history of outstanding service to pare it for transfer to MSC, but our nation, our Navy and a his- will receive automation and con- tory of dedicated crews that trol upgrades at Puget Sound have come before us,” said Lt. Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Cmdr. John C. Howard, USS Wash. to prepare her for contin- Salvor’s final commanding offi- ued service, albeit with a small- cer. er civilian crew. Howard, a Norton, Va. native, Howard said that command- commanded Salvor for its most ing the Salvor taught him how recent Western Pacific deploy- dependable and dynamic the ment where it participated in U.S. Sailor can be. the Cooperation Afloat “Regardless of the situation,” Readiness and Training said Howard, “whether it was a (CARAT) exercise 2006. surprise or planned event, the Salvor and her crew also were crew of Salvor – every single able to positively identify the member – was a vital partici- wreck of the U.S. Navy subma- pant and really made every U. S. Navy photo by William R. Goodwin rine, USS Lagarto (SS 371). The event a success. Sailors man the rails during the decommissioning ceremony held on Jan. 12 for the rescue and salvage ship USS Salvor (ARS submarine was lost in battle in Capt. Wade Armstrong, 52). Designed to salvage stranded vessels, rescue and assistance, recovery of submerged objects and manned diving operations, 1945 during World War II in the Master of USNS Salvor, replaces USS Salvor was commissioned June 14, 1986 and first arrived in Pearl Harbor on Nov. 1 that same year. Most recently, Salvor Gulf of . Salvor and her Howard as commanding officer. returned from a scheduled five-month deployment to Southeast Asia in support of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training crews throughout the years have The ship will operate out of (CARAT) Exercise 2006. The ship was transferred to the (MSC) upon decommissioning and will be worked with many multi- Pearl Harbor. manned by MSC civil service mariners and is now USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52). Navy names new aircraft USS Port Royal grants a wish carrier USS Gerald R. Ford

Department of Defense of the and pays tribute to his lifetime of service in the Navy, in the Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter U.S. government and to the nation. announced Jan. 16 the selection of Gerald “President Gerald R. Ford provided the R. Ford as the name of the first aircraft United States great leadership at a time of carrier in what will be the Gerald R. Ford- constitutional crisis,” said Winter. “I am class of carriers. honored to have the opportunity to name The selection honors the 38th president the first ship in the new class of aircraft carriers after this great Sailor, this great leader, this great man.” Born in Omaha, Neb. in 1913, Ford grew up in Grand Rapids, Mich. He starred on the University of Michigan football team where he was a center and team’s most valuable player in 1934. After graduation, he attended Yale Law School where he served as assistant football coach while earning his law degree. During World War II, he attained the rank of lieutenant commander in the Navy and served on the light carrier, the USS Monterey. After the war, he returned to Grand Rapids where he began the practice of law and entered political life. Ford was the first vice president chosen under the terms of the 25th amendment and, in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal, succeeded the first president ever to resign - serving as the 37th vice presi- dent (1973-1974) and the 38th president of the United States (1974-1977). Prior to becoming vice president, he served for more than eight years as the Republican minority leader of the House of Representatives as a representative from Michigan’s fifth Congressional district. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) will be the premier forward asset for crisis response and early decisive striking power in a major combat operation. The carrier and the carrier strike group will provide for- ward presence, rapid response, endurance U.S. Navy photo by MCC Shawn P. Eklund U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Mark Tanis Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Honorable on station, and multi-mission capability. Gerald R. Ford and subsequent Ford- Ten-year-old Micah Vaughn and his family from Erie, Pa. were guests aboard the USS Port Dr. Donald C. Winter speaks to an audience of Royal (CG 73) during a visit to Pearl Harbor on Jan. 16. Micah has a blood disorder and his 300 during the official naming ceremony of the class carriers will provide improved war fighting capability, quality of life improve- wish was to visit Pearl Harbor. His visit was made possible by the Make-a-Wish Foundation. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the first aircraft Capt. David Adler hosted the family and Ensign Jeremiah Slack took them on a tour of the carrier in the Ford class of carriers. ments for Sailors, and reduced acquisition and life cycle costs. ship, all capped off by lunch in the wardroom. Micah was presented with a flag that flew over Port Royal, a signed photograph and a ship’s coin.

USS Hopper change of command MDSU One salutes Copernicus Award See page A-2 winner See page A- 2 Pearl Harbor waterline project Hawai’i National Volcanoes Park See page A-4 See page B-1 A-2 Hawai’i Navy News January 19, 2007 Sunlight powers up Merry Point Landing at night

Krista Stehn Navy Facilities Engineering Today, Merry Point Landing Command (NAVFAC) Hawai’i has one PV solar panel that Naval Facilities Engineering facility manager, began look- provides up to five nights of Command Hawai’i Energy ing for various alternatives to lighting. According to Miller, Team restore electricity to the land- the PV solar panel “provides ing. restorable, dependable and In Hawai’i, we are fortunate Miller discovered that PV convenient lighting for the to have an abundance of sun- solar energy was a good option. landing.” shine throughout the year. It It was a less expensive, more Electricity from the sun is a not only enables us to enjoy the reliable, and long-term energy versatile technology and the beaches and other outdoor savings solution for the land- project at Merry Point Landing activities, but the sun is also a ing. is one of many solar energy great source of electrical “Projects such as the Merry projects implemented by Navy power. Point Landing PV Project are Region Hawai’i. Other current Navy Region Hawai’i has great examples of how to use uses of solar energy by the tapped into this plentiful ener- solar electricity when alterna- region include photovoltaic gy source, using it to support tives are either too costly or street lights and traffic signs the region’s electrical power impractical,” said Miller. “I on Pearl Harbor and solar needs. One example of this is strongly encourage everyone to water heating in Navy family the solar powering of a small explore alternative sources of housing. boat landing at Pearl Harbor. energy, like photovoltaic, “I applaud Clint for his The Merry Point Landing rather than simply relying on aggressive pursuit of energy Photovoltaic (PV) Project was traditional forms of electricity.” efficient projects and his fore- completed approximately five Photovoltaic or PV solar sight to use renewable energy months ago. Originally, power energy is a proven technology in his projects,” said Kevin for the landing was supplied that uses solar cells to provide Saito, NAVFAC Hawai’i ener- by power lines from Bravo electricity. Solar cells produce gy manager. “If more facility Piers that were installed in the direct current electricity from managers followed his lead, 1930s. the sun’s rays which can then the region would soon be the U.S. Navy photo by Denise Emsley In 2002, this duct work col- be used as a principal or sup- leader in the Navy’s energy Clint Miller, Naval Facilities Engineering Hawai’i facility manager, showcases the photovoltaic solar lapsed due to saltwater corro- plementary source of electrical efforts, as well as paying a panel that provides electricity to Merry Point Landing. sion. At that time, Clint Miller, power. lower energy bill.” USS Hopper welcomes new commanding officer Story and photo by and it tends to do so when you’re Pfirrmann also welcomed James MC2 (AW/SW) Justin P. Nesbitt having fun. I have truly enjoyed it to the Hopper as well as to the all,” said Driscoll. “To the crew, I DESRON 31 family. Fleet Public Affairs Center stand in awe of all that you have “Welcome to the Ke Koa O Ke Kai Detachment Hawai’i accomplished over the last 22 of DESRON 31 and the band of months, the conditions under brothers that leads the ships of the USS Hopper (DDG 70) took part which you have flourished, and Pearl Harbor waterfront,” he said. in a Navy time honored tradition your resilience and dedication.” The orders were read and then of passing command from one On hand for the event were the executed and James took the reins skipper to another at a change of Hopper’s 330 crew members as as new commanding officer of command ceremony held at Naval well as other local unit command- Hopper. Station Pearl Harbor’s Bravo Pier ers and family, including “What an honor and privilege it on Jan 12. Cmdr. Jeffrey W. James Commander, Destroyer Squadron is to be given the opportunity to relieved Cmdr. Peter M. Driscoll as 31, Capt. Fredrick Pfirrmann, command a ship as great as the commanding officer of the Pearl keynote speaker for the change of USS Hopper,” said James. “There is Harbor-based guided missile command. no other endeavor I would rather destroyer. He remarked about the Hopper’s take than this one.” Driscoll assumed command of good will and successes under Now that his tour in Hawai’i is the Hopper in March 2005. During Driscoll’s command. complete, Driscoll will report as his tour as commanding officer of “Congratulations on a fabulous executive assistant for Hopper, the ship took part in a command tour. You have completed Commander Third Fleet in San Cooperative Afloat Readiness and your mission. You have made a dif- Diego. Training cruise and participated ference,” Pfirrmann said. “Hopper’s USS Hopper is one of six guided Cmdr. Jeffrey W. James relieved Cmdr. Peter M. Driscoll as commanding officer in six bi-lateral exercises. efforts will provide lasting good will missile destroyers that are home- of the Pearl Harbor-based, guided missile destroyer, USS Hopper, during a change “Time has flown like the wind for the years to come.” ported at Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i. of command ceremony at Naval Station Pearl Harbor’s Bravo Pier on Jan 12. MDSU One salutes Copernicus Award winner

Lt. Chris Wolff mand and control personal Damage control at the wet trainer computer. Mobile Diving and Salvage These capabilities, along Unit One Public Affairs with an increase in network capacity, enabled MDSU Information Systems One to develop from a sin- Technician 1st Class Ryan gle card table with a field Broyles, currently assigned radio into a modern task to Mobile Diving and group level communications Salvage Unit (MDSU) One suite that can simultane- at Naval Station Pearl ously control multiple Harbor, was named a detachments in support of Copernicus Award winner expeditionary operations. for 2006. When asked what he In a recent message to the thought of receiving such a fleet, the Armed Forces prestigious award, Broyles Communications and stated, “It is a genuine Electronics Association honor to receive such high (AFCEA) and the U.S. recognition from my peers.” Naval Institute announced He also gave high praise to the Copernicus Award win- MDSU One. “My assign- ners for 2006. ment at MDSU has been Broyles, a native of both rewarding and chal- Tipton, Mo., was one of only lenging and I would rank it 26 Navy, Marine and Coast as one of my best tours in Guard officer, enlisted and the Navy to date,” he said. civilian personnel who were Mobile Diving and chosen for the prestigious Salvage Unit One is an award which recognizes sig- expeditionary diving and nificant contributions to the IT1 Ryan Broyles salvage command and part advancement of military of Commander, Naval communications. system (ELAMS). His lead- Expeditionary Combat He will receive formal ership and forward think- Command which was estab- recognition at a banquet ing resulted in the develop- lished in January 2006. It held for all Copernicus ment of an enhanced field combines diving and sal- Award winners on Jan. 31 command and control sys- vage, explosive ordnance U.S. Navy Photo by MC2 Justin P. Nesbitt in San Diego, Calif. tem that includes satellite disposal, combat camera Damage Control Fireman Apprentice Ashley Lorenz approaches a hole with a bucket patch dur- He was recognized for his communications, secret and and units under ing the 2007 DC Olympics Held at the damage control wet trainer on Pearl Harbor. The DC development of MDSU unclassified computer land one umbrella to standardize Olympics are an annual event held at Pearl Harbor sponsored by Afloat Training Group Middle One’s command and control area networks, global com- the manning, training and Pacific to help increase shipboard fire team readiness and camaraderie through a fun and suite from an empty, excess mand and control - mar- equipping of expeditionary practical means. expandable light air mobile itime (GCCS-M), and com- forces. January 19, 2007 Hawai’i Navy News A-3

Focus on drug and CNO discusses Navy’s future alcohol awareness

FORCM (SS/SW) Dean tal inci- Irwin dents of drug and Commander, Naval alcohol Submarine Forces abuse are to a As we look forward to an Sailor’s exciting new year, many career and Sailors are looking to personal accomplish new goals and life. The set the scene for where they FORCM (SS/SW) negative are headed in 2007. Dean Irwin effects are With high expectations placed not from senior leaders and only on the Sailor, but also peers, it is easy for many impact mission readiness. Sailors to develop To aid in the awareness unhealthy habits in the and prevention, you are process of tackling their encouraged to support the newly-established efforts. overall goal of reducing Two of the most common drug and alcohol attrition. habitual habits come into Documentation of DUI play when drugs and alco- [driving under the influ- hol are consumed. ence] offenses in [service] To help decrease drug member’s annual evalua- attrition in the new year, tions and putting measures Sailors can expect a highly in place such as the Safe visible and unpredictable Ride Programs and com- urinalysis testing schedule. mand awards for an estab- This method of deterrence lished number of days with- has been used across the out an alcohol-r elated inci- fleet, raising urinalysis dent can make the differ- compliance 13 percent ence in maintaining good U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Chad J. McNeeley since last fiscal year. The order and discipline. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen holds an all hands call on Jan. 9 with students assigned to the Naval War College. increase in compliance The use of alcohol should During the all hands call, Mullen discussed the future of the Navy, individual augmentees in the global war on terrorism, deck resulted in a 19 percent be done with safe and plate leadership, and took questions from the audience. decrease in drug attrition responsible behavior. Be last year alone. safe and let’s have a great Consider how detrimen- 2007.

Christening Battleship Missouri

Choosing and using credit cards

Accredited Financial it only for items that Counselors gain in value, such as a home purchase, or for Pearl Harbor Fleet and convenience, such as an Family Support Center emergency airplane ticket. Credit is big business •Pay the balance in in America. Interest on full. Credit cards can consumer purchases be useful tools but, if brings over $100 billion only the minimum pay- into the economy each ment is made, they can year. With so much also be expensive ones. money to be made, it is Paying the balance each no wonder that con- month allows the user sumers have so many to take advantage of the credit cards from which convenience of credit to choose. Choosing cards without becoming carefully among cards mired in making mini- and using credit wisely mum payments that do can make a big differ- little to reduce debt. ence in how much cred- •Allow yourself it costs. Here are some only one credit card tips on winning with for the upcoming hol- credit: iday shopping. 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A-4 Hawai’i Navy News January 19, 2007 Pearl Harbor waterline project Ð 3,000 feet remaining Story and photo by Denise Emsley

Naval Facilities Engineering Command Hawai’i Public Affairs

What if you turned on your water tap at home or at work and found out there was no water? Just think, you could have suds in your hair, dirty dishes in your sink, and parched flowers just outside your door. Since you, along Currently, waterline efforts are in with most everyone else, do not phase three in operation on Paul like being inconvenienced, Hamilton Street. Work will contin- your expectations probably do ue toward the Pearl Harbor Naval not take into account that Shipyard area. The project has water systems can fail if they less than 3,000 feet of waterline are poorly maintained, or have left to complete and will end at outlived their normal lifecycle. the harbor control tower next to U.S. Navy photo by MCC Jerry McLain To protect Navy water users building one. Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) steams out of Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton, Wash. on Jan. 16 as it starts a from broken pipes and water scheduled seven-month deployment. Stennis will embark Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-8) in San Diego before they head toward the Fifth shut downs, Naval Facilities gressed as expected,” said Fleet area of responsibility. Engineering Command, Mitchell Sakai, project engi- Hawai’i’s (NAVFAC Hawai’i) neer. “On most days, crews are utilities employees are close to able to install about 40 feet of finishing a three-phased, $13 pipeline a day. Every so often, USS John C. Stennis deploys million project that began in we have to deal with other January 2002. It is expected to existing utility lines. Then the be completed by this summer. crew is required to do a lot of The project calls for the hand shoveling to make sure replacement of 15,850 feet of those systems remain undam- with Carrier Strike Group 3 24-inch/18-inch cast iron aged.” waterline, installed in the Currently, waterline efforts MC2 (AW/NAC) Eric J. Rowley time for leave to see our families.” Stennis has a flight deck of about 4.5 1920s, with new 30-inch/24- are in phase three in operation Stennis’ embarked air wing consists acres and towers nearly seven stories inch/18-inch ductile iron line. on Paul Hamilton Street. Work Fleet Public Affairs Center Detachment of the F/A-18C Hornet, F/A-18E/F Super above the sea. The ship is capable of car- The new Navy waterline will will continue toward the Pearl Northwest Hornet, EA-6B Prowler, E-2C Hawkeye rying a crew of about 5,600 Sailors, extend from the Command Harbor Naval Shipyard area. 2000, C-2A Greyhound and SH- more than 3.5 million gallons of fuel, 70 Pacific Fleet Boathouse, past The project has less than 3,000 USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) 60F/HH-60H Seahawk. The aircraft can aircraft, and enough weapons and the Arizona Memorial Visitor feet of waterline left to com- Sailors said goodbye to their family be used to conduct strikes, support land stores for extended operations without Center, onto Fleet Industrial plete and will end at the har- members and friends Jan. 16 as the battles, protect the CSG or other friend- replenishment. Supply Center, past Naval bor control tower next to build- ship departed Naval Base Kitsap ly ships, and implement a sea or air The ship’s two nuclear reactors give it Station’s submarine base area ing one. Bremerton, Wash. for San Diego to blockade. virtually unlimited range and to Nimitz Gate, down South “By using NAVFAC Hawai’i onload Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9. The The John C. Stennis Strike Group will endurance and a top speed in excess of Street, right at Paul Hamilton utilities personnel for this proj- carrier, with its embarked air wing, operate in the Persian Gulf region with 30 knots. The ship’s four catapults and Street, and will end at the har- ect, the Navy saved approxi- USS Antietam (CG 54), and USS Preble the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, four arresting gear engines enable it to bor control tower on Pearl mately $300 per square linear (DDG 88), will deploy from San Diego already in the Central Command area launch and recover aircraft rapidly and Harbor Naval Shipyard. foot or $4.755 million,” said on Jan. 20. of operations. The presence of two air- simultaneously. This line brings water from Sakai. “The Navy first looked USS O’Kane (DDG 77) and USS Paul craft carriers, while not unprecedented, Some Stennis Sailors are looking for- the Navy’s main water shaft at at contracting this job out, but Hamilton (DDG 60) will deploy from demonstrates U.S. resolve to bring secu- ward to some of the challenges ahead as Waiawa in Pearl City to a mul- found in-house forces would be their homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i. rity and stability to the region. well as time to receive shipboard quali- titude of Pearl Harbor cus- able to complete the job more Stennis is the flagship for These strike groups will support fications. tomers. The new pipeline is cost effectively.” Commander, Carrier Strike Group Operation Enduring Freedom, “The thing I’m looking forward to the larger in some sections and can Replacement of the old (CCSG) 3, headed by Rear Adm. Kevin Operation Iraqi Freedom and Combined most is just learning my rate,” said accommodate higher water 1920s pipeline with a newer M. Quinn. Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, and will Quartermaster Seaman Recruit pressure, allowing more water line is very important for the “I’m ready for deployment,” said conduct maritime security operations. Catherine J. Schools. “My dad who is a to be moved through the line to health of the Navy’s Pearl Machinist’s Mate Fireman Josh Layton. They will also work closely with allies to retired chief says the first time you get customers. Harbor water system. And, by “They gave us a heads-up to get our build regional security and long-term to see a sunset at sea, you will know “This project has been keeping it in good repair, it is stuff in order and they gave us plenty of stability. why you joined the Navy.” steady work that has pro- less likely to fail. January 19, 2007 Hawai’i Navy News A-5

Highlights Surface Line Week

Team members attempt to patch a ruptured pipe during the 2007 DC Olympics held at the CNE Damage Control Wet Trainer on Pearl Harbor. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Justin P. Nesbitt

(Above) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Jeffries starts and oper- ates a P-150 fire pump during the 2007 DC Olympics. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Justin P. Nesbitt

(Right) Chief Information (Above) Electricians Mate 3rd Systems Technician Eddie Class Nick Fluhr, assigned to Granger, assigned to the Oliver Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided Hazard Perry-class guided mis- missile frigate USS Reuben sile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG James (FFG 57), slam dunks a 37), drives toward the net to basketball during a 3 on 3 bas- score a basket during a 3 on 3 ketball tournament at Bloch basketball tournament at Bloch Arena gym aboard Naval Station Arena gym aboard Naval Station Pearl Harbor. The basketball Pearl Harbor. The basketball tournament is one of several tournament is one of several competitions taking place this competitions taking place this week for the annual Surface Navy week for the annual Surface Association Surface Line Week. Navy Association Surface Line U.S. Navy photo by MC1 (SW/AW) James E. Foehl Week. Surface Line Week con- sists of a series of competitive (Left) Hull Technician 1st Class events designed to promote rat- Robert Thompson grabs shoring ing skill development, physical timber off the bulkhead during readiness, teamwork, esprit de the 2007 DC Olympics corps and sportsmanship U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Justin P. Nesbitt among the surface ships. U.S. Navy photo by MC1 (SW/AW) James E. Foehl A-6 Hawai’i Navy News January 19, 2007 Navy on right track for traffic safety April Phillips people they worked with flag officers formed the Navy risk, particularly situations cannot be overstated.” Executive Safety Board, such as driving while intoxi- Naval Safety Center Public Lincoln was about to com- which meets periodically to cated, fatigued, or without Affairs plete a scheduled shipyard- discuss new safety initia- seat belts. Those risk factors maintenance period and was tives. According to Hobbs, represent, to steal a line Motor vehicle safety is one in a crucial part of its train- these leaders have focused a from Tom Clancy, a ‘clear aspect of mission readiness ing cycle, making the blow to lot of their attention on and present danger’ to our that often goes unnoticed, mission readiness especially motor vehicle safety since it bodies, our family members, but in a complete turn- heavy. is the leading cause of death our fellow motorists, and the around from fiscal year “All of these incidents have for Sailors. operational readiness of our 2006, the Navy is off to its some effect on readiness. It’s Using tools provided commands,” explained best year ever as Sailors use a hole that is not easily through coordinated cam- Dykhoff. risk management strategies filled, especially when you’re paigns from the Naval He said George to stay safe on the roads. talking about someone who’s Safety Center, ships’ com- Washington supports safety During fiscal year 2006, 78 been through their whole manding officers and base through education, mentor- Sailors lost their lives as a training track,” Glenn said. commanders have made ing, and the implementation result of incidents involving Chuck Roberts, head of the traffic safety a priority. of the GW Safe Cab pro- motor vehicles, according to safety center’s traffic safety “Traffic safety is all about gram, where Sailors can get Cmdr. Ed Hobbs, who leads division, agreed with Glenn. risk management,” said a ride back to the ship if the Naval Safety Center’s “A chain is only as strong Capt. David C. Dykhoff, USS they’ve had too much to data management and Photo illustration as its weakest link and if George Washington (CVN drink. analysis team. He said that that link breaks, the whole 73) (GW) commanding offi- One of the new tools as of Jan. 3, 2007, 13 Sailors the Naval Safety Center, same department aboard chain breaks. That’s what cer. Roberts and his staff are had been killed, a 55 percent believes it is important to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN happens when you lose “In almost every accident developing is a Web-based reduction compared to the include traffic safety in the 72) who were killed in a traf- someone as a result of a traf- involving a Sailor, we find test that will assess high- same time period last year. equation. fic accident last year. fic accident,” said Roberts. that there were some elevat- risk driving behavior. They While mission readiness “It affects the smaller “It was one single event Fiscal year 2006 was the ed risk factors. The good hope to use this tool to iden- goals often focus on training units more, but all of the that was devastating to the worst in 12 years in terms of news is that we can control tify Sailors who need inter- and manning levels, Capt. units are affected,” he said. ship," said Glenn. "From a private motor vehicle whether or not we put our- vention in the form of addi- William Glenn, head of the Glenn pointed to four morale standpoint, the effect mishaps - so Navy leaders selves in situations where tional driver’s education and shore safety directorate at Sailors stationed in the it has on the crew and the took action. A committee of we know we’ll be at higher awareness. GotGot Sports?Sports? email us at: [email protected] January 19, 2007 Hawai’i Navy News A-7 Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy office turns 40 MCCS (SW/AW) Bill Houlihan chiefs at the retirement ceremony to refer to as ‘CPO presence.’ When bearers, to enforce those standards there has been a constant theme of Master Chief Electronics they walked into a space, the tone amongst ourselves as well as up for 40 years from Del Black to Tom MCPON Public Affairs Technician (SW) Mickey Manes, of the entire space changed. They and down the chain of command,” Crow to John Hagan to me: pro- Campa recalled the chief petty offi- were uncompromising leaders.” he added. viding Sailors the best opportunity At a retirement ceremony Jan. cers who led and trained he and Campa said that when Del Black The eleventh master chief to hold to succeed,” he said. 12, one day prior to the fortieth Manes as they grew up in the was appointed the first MCPON in the position, Campa said that the Campa echoed that in his anniversary of the inception of the Navy, and said he envisions a 1967, his goals were similar to nine men who followed Black each remarks at Manes’ retirement cer- Master Chief Petty Officer of the return to their traditional type of those of Campa’s 40 years later. entered the office with one goal in emony. He said that as a Sailor’s Navy, MCPON (SW/FMF) Joe R. leadership. “MCPON Black was a true chief. mind - the development of the character strengthens, so too will Campa Jr. reminded chief petty “Those chiefs were cut from a He knew the value of communica- enlisted force as Sailors and peo- his commitment to the Navy. officers here what he expects of cloth of leadership that I want to tion, of listening to his Sailors, and ple. Campa and Manes served them as deckplate leaders. blanket the Navy with today,” said the absolute need for our communi- “Each of us has had our own together on USS Frank Cable (AS Addressing a number of area Campa. “They had something I like ty to take on the role of standard style and way of doing things, but 40) from 2003 to 2005. Battleship Missouri Memorial says ‘mahalo’ with Crew Members’ Day USS Missouri Memorial Association’s ‘Heroes of the Association Mighty Mo’ membership program. However, those who are not cur- Exclusive sneak peaks into pre- rently members, but wish to par- viously off-limits spaces aboard ticipate in Crew Members’ Day the Battleship Missouri Memorial, can still do so if they sign up for a a boat tour of Pearl Harbor, stories membership by today. For more from its Hawaiian and military information, call (808) 423-1260 or history, and accounts of life at sea e-mail development@ussmis- from the world’s last battleship souri.org. captain - these are a few high- The USS Missouri is the world’s lights being planned for the USS last battleship, best known for her Missouri Memorial Association’s role as the site of ’s formal sevennth annual Crew Members’ World War II Instrument of Day on Jan. 27. Surrender. Following an astound- Held each year in honor of the ing career spanning five decades ‘Mighty Mo’s’ supporters, Crew and three wars (WWII, Korea and Members’ Day 2007 will mark the Operation Desert Storm). the 887- 63rd anniversary of the battle- foot, 45,000-ton ‘Mighty Mo’ is ship’s launching from New York now open to visitors in Pearl Naval Shipyard. Harbor as the Battleship Missouri “Crew Members’ Day is our way Memorial. of saying ‘thank you’ to partici- She remains an American icon pants in our ‘Heroes of the Mighty under the tireless care of the USS Mo’ membership program,” said Missouri Memorial Association, Inc., Don Hess, president and chief a private Hawai’i-based 501(c)(3) operating officer of the associa- non-profit organization whose mis- tion. “We have quite a full day in sion is to create and maintain a fit- store for 2007 participants. U.S. Navy photo by William R. Goodwin ting memorial to the people and his- Activities will include the oppor- The decommissioned battleship USS Missouri (BB 63) is illuminated by the setting sun during a tribute ceremony for toric events reflecting our nation’s tunity to be among the first to retired Chief Boatswain’s Mate Harold B. Estes. proud legacy of duty, honor, experience the newest addition strength, resolve and sacrifice. onboard the battleship, the CPO Hawai’i for Crew Members’ Day. cal experiences and tours that go 9:30 a.m. White boat tour of The memorial is supported by Legacy Center. Located in Chiefs’ Each year, Crew Members’ Day beyond the Missouri. The day’s Pearl Harbor departing from Pier admissions, retail and concession Country, the first-of-its-kind CPO features behind-the-scenes tours activities will include: Foxtrot 2. sales, donations, grants, and the Legacy Center is dedicated to the of operations at the Battleship 7:30 a.m. Visit to USS Utah 10:30 a.m. Tour of CPO (chief work of volunteers. It is not sup- legacy of the Navy’s chief petty Missouri Memorial in Pearl Memorial on Ford Island. petty officer) Legacy Center. ported by government funding. officers.” Harbor and interaction with staff 8:00 a.m. Flag raising ceremo- 11:30 a.m. Lunch. The association was formed in Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Albert and volunteers to answer ques- ny at the USS Utah Memorial 12:15 p.m. Experiences and 1994 and includes a cross-section Lee Kaiss, the 20th and 23rd cap- tions about current and future (afterward, participants will re- recollections of the USS Missouri’s of leaders from Hawai’i’s business, tain of the USS Missouri, will also programs, exhibits and events. board the shuttle for transport to last captain, Capt. Lee Kaiss (the civic, political and retired military share his experiences and recol- In 2007, participants will expe- the Battleship Missouri world’s last battleship captain). communities. President George lections as the world’s last battle- rience a significantly expanded Memorial). Crew Members’ Day is an exclu- Herbert Walker Bush is the ship captain. A resident of San and detailed tour compared to pre- 8:45 a.m. History of Pearl sive benefit for participants in the memorial’s honorary chairman of Diego, Kaiss is traveling to vious years, complete with histori- Harbor by Kamaki Kanahele. USS Missouri Memorial the board. A-8 Hawai’i Navy News January 19, 2007 Training, teamwork key to 45 years of Navy SEALs

MC2 (SW) Gearhart. “I grew up usually has a college degree SEALs to do the job and “It’s just the way we were, Brian P. Biller around those guys and or some college. He’s a lot they wanted them back the teams and the men, the thought it was kind of neat smarter. They ask a lot more then because they were the camaraderie, it lives with Naval Special Warfare and the lifestyle was attrac- questions, so the training best at it. They want them you forever. I mean, you Public Affairs tive to me.” has changed to meet what in Afghanistan and Iraq never forget your buddy. You Twenty years later, we need, but the rudimenta- now because they’re going never forget your shipmate. January marks the Gearhart imparts his wis- ry core elements of our train- to get the job done,” he You never forget the team. 45th anniversary of the dom to new recruits, draw- ing haven’t.” said. You never forget the opera- inception of the Navy’s ing from the chiefs and sen- Gearhart added that while When asked for the fond- tions and everything. That’s SEAL (sea, air, land) teams. 32, ior chiefs who were in a lot of the training has est memory that he was able what comes back, memories From those early days of the UDT 11 and Vietnam and trained him. evolved, it hasn’t necessarily to share, Gearhart unhesi- of all of the good times and SEALs, it has been the team one,” he said. “The student has changed, and while some of tatingly stated, “The day I the bad times - but always intense training and broth- “I grew up around ... all changed,” he said, “When I the specific missions for got my Trident, absolutely.” the good times,” DiMartino er-like bond for their team- these guys back in the day went through, I was the deployed SEALs may have Instructors like Gearhart said. “I’m very proud and mates that has forged the that were running around norm. I was a young kid, did- changed, the overall mission ensure the strength of the happy to have been part of core of the naval special war- my house that are legends in n’t really fit into the college has not. SEAL community for many the military, part of the fare community. the frogman community mode, and didn’t really want “We are, I think, the first years to come. The men who SEALs, part of special war- Prior to 1962, there were now, guys that we all stand to start a nine to five - I choice when it comes to hit- laid that foundation still find fare and if I was a younger forces in place that did some on their shoulders because of wanted more. And now the ting the target. I think bat- themselves missing the action, man, I would still love to be of the jobs performed by what they did,” said young recruit that comes in tlefield commanders want even in their golden years. back in there with them.” today’s SEALs, many whose roots and manpower were integral in the forming of the first teams. “The SEALs officially came from the underwater demolition teams (UDT),” according to Roger B. Clapp, Naval Special Warfare (SPECWAR) Command force historian. “But you can real- ly trace the SEAL heritage back to the scouts and raiders and naval combat demolition units which were active only during World War II.” “They needed 100 volun- teers for this demolition out- fit,” said retired Lt. Joseph DiMartino, who found him- self a 17-year-old seaman on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. DiMartino stayed in the community and eventually became one of the original members or ‘plank owners’ for SEAL Team Two. “It was a lot of training. I mean we had a line of schools that we had to go through and they were fan- tastic,” he said, “like Ft. Bragg special weapons - you know, all kind of foreign weapons, HALO (high alti- tude low opening) parachut- ing.” Back in the early days, the SEALs technology was not as advanced as today. “We had swim trunks, blue and gold shirts, coral shoes and a k-bar,” said retired Master Chief Boiler Technician (SEAL) Peter P. Slempa Jr., SEAL Team One plank owner. “The only weapon that was reliable in the surf was the .45 cal. ‘grease gun.’” Slempa also echoed the rigorous training schedule. “The training pipeline was hectic,” he said. “We attend- ed Army basic airborne at Ft. Benning, arctic survival with the Royal Canadian Air Force, and jungle survival in Panama.” In addition, Slempa said they received Vietnamese language training and other training as it became avail- able. Slempa added that the cal- iber of personnel has not changed though. “We were and are the best there is,” he said. “Today’s SPECWAR SEALs are the best fighting force the armed forces have,” DiMartino added. “A lot of people think we make SEALs here,” said Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Daniel Gearhart, basic underwater demolition / SEAL (BUD/S) first Phase leading chief petty officer. “We don’t. We find them. It’s like diamond min- ing, you gotta’ throw out a lot of dirt and you gotta’ dig through and get your hands dirty and find SEALs, because you don’t make them.” Gearhart is not the first member of his family to be a SEAL. “My father was in Class

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