Volume 57, Number 23 https://www.cnic.navy.mil/meridian ~ www.facebook.com/NASMeridian ~ Twitter: @nasmeridianms November 14, 2019 On Base ‘Salty Dogs’ welcome new COs ]Thanksgiving Camp Nov. 25-29 at SAC. Call 679-5252

]Turkey Trot 5K/1mile Fun Run. Nov. 23 at 9 a.m. at Ponta Creek. Call 679-2792

]Family Game Night 4:30 p.m. Fridays in November at the SAC. Call Photos by Adam Prince 679-5252 Left: Capt. William Angermann, left, Reserve Component Commander, Chief of Naval Air Training Command; salutes Cmdr. Rory Dupont as he assumes command of Training Air Wing One’s Reserve Component during a ceremony at the hangar, Nov. 8. Right: Cmdr. Rory Dupont, left, salutes Cmdr. Jonathan Jeck as he relinquishes command of Training Squadron Seven’s Reserve Augment ]Holiday Family Unit to Cmdr. Joshua Glenn. Movie Featuring the Welcome Dupont, Glenn; farewell Rowland and Jeck “Grinch.” Dec. 7 at noon in the Fitness From Staff Reports US Embassy in Colombia where he served Augment Units. He is a first officer with Delta alongside members of the Colombian Military Air Lines. Center Gym. Call On Nov. 8, The Salty Dogs of Training Air and National Police in effort to combat trans- Glenn was commissioned an naval avia- 679-2379 Wing One welcome two officers and said fare- national organized crime. In 2013, he transi- tor in 2001. And has completed both the Air well two others. Cmdr. Mark Rowland was tioned to the Navy Reserves. He commanded Force Squadron Officers School and the Army relieved by Cmdr. Rory Dupont as the com- the Sun Downers from May 2018- August Command and General Staff College. While mander of the Training Air Wing One Reserve 2019. He also fly’s with Delta Air Lines. on active duty, he flew the EA-6B and then Component. Cmdr. Jonathan Jeck was relieved by served as an instructor with Training Squad- Dupont has flown all models of the F/A-18 Cmdr. Joshua Glenn as the commanding of- ron Seven at NAS Meridian. in support of several combat operations and ficer of Training Squadron Seven’s Augment He transitioned to the Naval Reserves in disaster relief efforts. In 2011, he left Beau- Unit. Cmdr. Jeck transitioned to the Navy Re- May 2009. He then transitioned to the Air fort, South Carolina, for VFC-111 in Key serves in 2009. He has served in various po- National Guard in Jackson, Mississippi, fly- Follow us on West. In 2012, he volunteered for an IA to the sitions at NAS Meridian with VT-7 and VT-9 ing the C-17 Globemaster III. www.facebook. com/NASMeridian and Twitter: @NASMeridianMS Help stock the shelves! What’s The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society will host a uniform drive Nov. 19 Inside from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Clean those closets out and help fellow Sailors and Marines! All in-service items will be accepted.

The Uniform locker will also be accepting donations of gently used school uniforms, including winter coats and shoes.

Everyone making a donation on Nov. 19 will receive a $5 voucher (to be Photo by Adam Prince used on a future purchase). NAS Meridian Commanding Officer Capt. Brian Horstman poses with The Light refreshments will be available. ~ page 10 ~ Victory Belles after their concert at Meridian’s Temple Theatre, Nov. 10. The Uniform Locker is located ion the This was the groups, which is sponsored by the National WWII Museum outside walkway of Administration NAS Meridian in New Orleans, first appearance in Meridian. Their repertoire includes treasured gems of the WWII era plus patriotic classics, including a musical Bldg. 255 near Navy Federal. participates in local salute to each branch of the US armed forces. More information can be Veteran’s Day events found at www.nationalww2museum.org.

NBHC Meridian Sailors of the Year

HM1 Michael Wilson HM2 Luis Jimenez HM3 LingJiang Jia HN Adyson Hamilton

Senior Sailor of the Year Sailor of the Year Junior Sailor of the Year Blue Jacket of the Year 2 The Skyline ~ November 14, 2019 Photo of Week A Day in Naval History

~ Nov. 14, 1906 ~

President Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first president to visit a foreign country while in office, traveling to Panama onboard USS Louisiana (BB 19).

~ Nov. 15, 1932 ~

USS Indianapolis (CA 35) is commissioned. Toward the end of Photo by Ken Scar, Army WWII, the Indianapolis was torpedoed Medal of Honor recipient Patrick Brady speaks to the Clemson Tigers by Japanese submarine I 58 in the football team during Military Appreciation Week in Clemson, S.C. Brady, Philippine Sea. Of the 1,196 crewmen a retired Army major general, received the medal for heroic actions while aboard, approximately 300 went down serving as an ambulance helicopter pilot in Vietnam. with the ship. The remaining sailors faced exposure, dehydration, and shark attacks while floating with few lifeboats and almost Local Happenings no food or water. 880 lives were lost. November Navy News Briefs 16: 8th Annual Magnolia Marathon & Half Marathon at 7 a.m. at Meridian City Hall (course aid stations throughout the city.) NATO conducts electromagnetic operations trials

Please contact Evelyn Watkins at [email protected] or 601- Naval Electro Magnetic Operations The 2019 iteration of NEMO trials 480-3930 or Bonnie Earley at [email protected] or 601-917- (NEMO) trials, developed by NATO’s will see a focus on force anti-ship missile 6602 to sign up. Above Water Warfare Capability Group defense, demonstrating improved means (AWWCG), provides a venue for the al- of achieving force defense to minimize December liance to evaluate the effectiveness and the threat to NATO maritime forces. 7: Peppermint Pops with The Texas Tenors from 7-9 p.m. at validate NATO Electronic Warfare (EW) The exercise also offers an opportu- tactics and systems. nity for experimental tactics and pro- the MSU Riley Center. Start your holiday season with the Meridian “While the impact of electronic war- cedures to be evaluated prior to NATO Symphony Orchestra and The Texas Tenors. The Meridian fare cannot always be physically seen, adopting them as formal doctrine for use Symphony Chorus also join in the fun! Complete with an audience the potential effects it can have on mari- by allied nations. time, air and land assets can be devastat- “With over 70 years of experience sing-a-long and cookies with Santa! Tickets are $45 for adults; ing if they are not detected early enough building common doctrine and proce- $35 for military; and $15 for students. Call 601-693-2224. to prevent or combat,” said Cryptologic dures as well as interoperable systems, 10-14; 17-21: Santa’s Christmas Factory from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Junae the alliance remains committed to stay- Glover, SNMG1’s staff chief electronic ing at the forefront of technology, in- the Soule’ Steam Works. Santa’s Christmas Factory returns to the warfare specialist. “Having the oppor- cluding in critical maritime areas like Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum! Snow flurries fly in Steam tunity to see the capabilities of our elec- electronic warfare and anti-ship missile Alley and historic Soulé Steam Works transforms into an amazing tronic systems while under simulated defense,” said U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Ed- pressure during NEMO will allow forces ward Cashman, commander of Standing Christmas workshop. Tickets are $5 per person. All proceeds go to increase their knowledge and under- NATO Maritime Group One. to the operation and restoration of Mississippi Industrial Heritage standing of the warfare area.” --From NATO Maritime Group One Public Affairs Museum. Call 601-693-9905. 15: Celtic Woman: The Best of Christmas Tour at 6 p.m. at the MSU Riley Center. The show will feature music from the all-female Future USS Kansas City completes acceptance trials ensemble’s much loved holiday releases, such as the platinum- selling “A Christmas Celebration” and “Deck The Halls.” Tickets The future Independence-class litto- Following delivery and commission- range from $100 - $65. Call 601-696-2200. ral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS ing, Kansas City will be homeported in 22) successfully concluded acceptance San Diego with sister ships USS Inde- trials in the Gulf of Mexico after a series pendence (LCS 2), USS Coronado (LCS of in-port and underway demonstrations, 4), USS Jackson (LCS 6), USS Mont- the Navy announced Oct. 31. gomery (LCS 8), USS Gabrielle Giffords “This level of performance is among (LCS 10), USS Omaha (LCS 12), USS the best I’ve seen for this class. We con- Manchester (LCS 14), USS Tulsa (LCS Area Happenings tinue to see improvements in cost, initial 16), USS Charleston (LCS 18) and USS quality and schedule, ship after ship,” Cincinnati (LCS 20). said Capt. Mike Taylor, littoral combat Four additional Independence-vari- November ship (LCS) program manager. ant ships are under construction at Aus- at 7 p.m. at Acceptance trials are the last signifi- tal USA in Mobile, Alabama. Final as- 17: Mary Chapin Carpenter with Shawn Colvin cant milestone before the ship’s planned sembly is well underway on the future Jemison Concert Hall, Birmingham, Ala. Contact online ticket delivery to the Navy in early December. USS Oakland (LCS 24). All modules for vendor. During trials, the Navy conducted com- the future USS Mobile (LCS 26) have at 8 p.m. at the State prehensive tests of LCS 22’s systems, been erected, and the modules for the 19: Ariana Grande: Sweetener World Tour which spanned multiple functional areas future USS Savannah (LCS 28) are un- Farm Arena, Atlanta. Contact online ticket vendor. essential to a ship being able to perform der construction. Additionally, Austal is 23: Sister Hazel at 8 p.m. at Iron City-Birmingham. Contact online at sea — main propulsion, auxiliaries fabricating modules for the future USS ticket vendor. and electrical systems. The ship also per- Canberra (LCS 30) and is preparing for formed demonstrations of its capability, construction of the future USS Santa 26: Incubus: 20 Years of Make Yourself & Beyond at 7 p.m. including a full-power demonstration, Barbara (LCS 32), USS Augusta (LCS at the Fillmore New Orleans, New Orleans. Contact online ticket steering and quick reversal, anchor drop 34), USS Kingsville (LCS 36) and USS vendor. test and combat system detect-to-engage Pierre (LCS 38). sequence. --From Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC) Public Affairs

The Navy/Marine Corps Thrift Store is now accepting school uniforms.

If you have any uniforms that you would like to get rid Store dates and hours are as follows: of, please drop them off during store hours. We just Every Tuesday and Thursday received a lot of military uniforms and are processing from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. them for sale. and We are taking the following: all in service uniforms; Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. school uniforms; ribbons/medals; devices; - November 16th covers/ball caps We are in need of volunteers as well. If you are -November 30th interested, please email [email protected]

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323976-1 4 The Skyline ~ November 14, 2019 Have you done your housing surveys?

By Kyle Z. Hendrix surveys, Service members and families are Navy Installations Command Public Affairs asked about the initial home and commu- nity condition, the inspection and leasing Navy Installations Command (CNIC) process, the educational material provided, leaders call on to the residents and fami- if their questions were answered, and if lies using Public-Private Venture (PPV) they encountered any difficulties. housing to do every survey possible to help The short work order surveys are fo- the command pinpoint problems and solve cused on an individual maintenance action them. and help quantify the PPV partners’ timeli- “Housing is a significant quality of life ness, customer service response, and qual- priority, and we are actively monitoring ity of repair work completed. how the changes we make impact our resi- The annual resident satisfaction sur- dents,” noted Ed Cannon, Director of Fleet veys are an anonymous way for residents and Family Readiness at CNIC. to provide overarching feedback at how “We use multiple surveys to get your well PPV partners are meeting residents’ thoughts on various housing interactions. expectations. CEL & Associates, an inde- Your survey responses provide us a metric- pendent third party, administers the annu- driven means to improve the quality of our al satisfaction survey on behalf of the Navy service,” said Cannon. “I highly encourage PPV partners -- Balfour Beatty, Clark, all who receive housing surveys to take Hunt, Landmark, Lincoln, and Patrician. time and fill them out. Your honest feed- The Navy and PPV property managers cre- back tells us how we are doing.” ate detailed corrective action plans based Satisfaction surveys are an integral on the results of the annual surveys. part of the CNIC’s efforts to measure, un- “Survey responses are taken incredibly derstand and respond to the needs and con- seriously at all levels of the chain of com- cerns of PPV housing residents. mand,” said Greene. “Resident recommen- “We read each comment and the trends dations help us improve their experience we identify are crucial in our efforts to sup- in their individual neighborhood, but can port the fleet and provide ever-improving also affect the entire program, so that our quality of service for our warfighters and larger Navy family can benefit as a whole.” families,” Cannon added. “Resident feed- Several of the initiatives recently imple- back, both positive and negative, is a pri- mented in PPV housing oversight were a mary tool we use to determine where the result of feedback through the various sur- Navy and the PPV partners are getting it veys. For example, the out-of-cycle survey right and where we need to focus more at- earlier this year noted the lack of trans- tention.” parency in the maintenance process. As a result, all Navy PPV partners have devel- Residents have the option to take four dif- oped online portals and apps where resi- ferent types of surveys: dents can submit and track maintenance - move-in requests. PPV housing residents can learn - move-out more about the available apps through - work order (after every maintenance ac- their PPV housing managers. U.S. Navy graphic tion) “The call for improvement was heard An information graphic detailing important information Commander, Naval - annual resident satisfaction (conducted loud and clear,” said Greg Wright, CNIC Installations Command needs in feedback surveys to provide better service anonymously by an independent third Housing Director. “Along with the use of party) apps and online portals, CNIC has initi- “In addition to the annual housing sat- ated a number of other major actions that isfaction surveys, it is important for PPV might not be as visible as a new app, but propriate. tion to timeliness and allotting more time residents to take the spot surveys they are still designed to improve housing qual- - Hiring more people at Navy Housing Ser- for a home to be made ready before a resi- receive if they submit a maintenance re- ity, responsiveness and customer satisfac- vice Centers and providing more training dent moves in. quest, or when they move in or out of PPV tion.” for government employees, such as the new - The installation commanding officer host- housing,” said Ginny Greene, CNIC’s Navy “Conducting Navy Housing Inspections” ing quarterly open-houses or town-halls, Privatized Housing branch manager. “We, Wright noted some housing initiatives in- course. where residents can communicate directly the Navy and our PPV partners, are dedi- cluding: - Increased interaction between installa- with their Navy advocates. cated to making it as easy as possible for - Development of a central housing elec- tion housing program directors, installa- PPV property managers and Navy staff residents to provide feedback and rectify tronic data warehouse where Navy leaders tion commanding officers and PPV prop- charged with oversight of PPV housing any problems noted.” can review resident initiated maintenance erty managers to discuss maintenance continue to seek resident feedback in any The move-in and move-out surveys fo- requests and the work status. Monitoring metrics, open work orders and resolve on- form as a primary source of information to cus on residents’ experience when enter- trends and identifying anomalies allow going issues. fuel improvements to service, property con- ing and leaving the homes. Through these leaders to take action when and where ap- - Focusing on the quality of work in addi- ditions and overall resident satisfaction.

Veteran suicide rate is complicated Last month, another US military conundrum; however, veterans them- veteran took his own life on a Veteran’s selves pointed fingers at the VA before Crime tips Administration campus. This is the sixth pointing weapons at themselves. veteran suicide in “I dared to dream again. Then you the public areas COLUMN showed me the door faster than last of Florida’s Bay night’s garbage,” posted Army veteran Crime Prevention Surveys of living quarters, non- Pines VA facil- John Toombs in 2016 before hanging appropriated fund/retail activities and at Morale, ity in the last six himself outside the Murfreesboro, Tenn. years. This latest VA hospital, where he had been kicked Welfare and Recreation facilities are conducted incident is also out of treatment for not following instruc- part of the ever- tions. by Physical Security Division (PSD) on request. growing rate of Two years later, investigators found Contact PSD at NASMER.PHYSEC.FCT@navy. veteran suicides a suicide note near the uniformed body each year, and part of Marine Colonel Jim Tuner outside mil to schedule an appointment. of a nationwide Florida’s Bay Pines VA facility. “I bet if increase in suicides you look at the 22 suicides a day you will among all adults. see VA screwed up in 90%,” Turner wrote **** Is the increase in before turning a rifle on himself. CRIME TIPS is a new program from NAS Meridian’s Physical Security department - veteran suicides Molinari The following April, three more veter- highlighting tips and other important information to help maintain the safest living a direct result of ans killed themselves at VA campuses. and working environment possible onboard the installation. If you have questions or the surge in the One victim shot himself in the crowded suggestions, call Jodie Hurlbut, Physical Security Specialist, at 601-679-2566 US’s overall adult lobby of a Texas VA outpatient clinic, suicide rate? Unfortunately, it’s not that which was seen by most as an obvious simple message. The suicide rates announced in the lat- Despite the blame some have placed est Veterans’ Administration report are squarely on the VA, there are no easy the result of a complex evaluation of age, answers. In fact, figures show that the gender, finances, US population increase, rate of suicide in VA medical centers is veteran population decrease, military lower than the private sector. After the duty status, treatment status, changes VA made prevention its top clinical prior- in study criteria, and other variables. ity, the rate of suicide in VA hospitals has The rising veteran suicide rates must be dropped more than 80 percent and 419 analyzed in context with so many other of 466 suicide attempts in 2019 on VA factors, it’s almost impossible to draw campuses were stopped. meaningful conclusions from the data. However, of the 17 veterans who kill Despite sincere efforts to address the themselves every day, 10.4 don’t use VHA crisis — Trump signed an executive order services at all. in 2018 allowing all veterans to receive So far, promising improvements in VA mental health care during the high- care have not resulted in real progress in risk first year after separation, and an the overall crisis. No matter how many interagency task force was established experts weigh in, no matter how many in March to tackle the issue — the fact task forces are created, no matter how remains that 17 “Title 38 Veterans” and many variables are studied, no matter four active duty, reserve and guard mem- how many veterans kill themselves on VA bers kill themselves every day. That’s one campuses, no one can make any sense of death every minute and eight seconds. this complex trend. In news stories about the rash of veteran Instead of putting any more resources suicides on VA campuses across the US, toward unraveling the impossible experts postulated that suicide victims tangle of causes and variables, perhaps blame the VA. Eric Caine, director of the government should fund simple, the Injury Control Research Center for common-sense preventative measures: Suicide Prevention at the University of Standardize VA quality control and bring Rochester, told the Washington Post after low-rated facilities up to par. Institute a series of VA parking lot suicides last more outreach to at-risk veterans who do year, “These suicides are sentinel events. not use VHA. Give VA staff better train- It’s very important for the VA to recog- ing in suicide prevention strategies. nize that the place of a suicide can have It may not be that simple, but it’s time to great meaning. There is a real moral stop trying, and simply start doing. imperative and invitation here to take a Lisa Smith Molinari’s self syndicated columns appear close inspection of the quality of services on her blog, www.themeatandpotatoesoflife.com and at the facility level.” she recently co-authored Stories Around the Table: Caine’s theory might be a desperate Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life Follow shot at simplifying the veteran suicide Lisa@MolinariWrites. The Skyline ~ November 14, 2019 5 Lance Cpl. Jerzee Cooper Pfc. Chase Houston

MATSS-1 Student MATSS-1 Student Hometown: Richmond, Virginia OOORAH! Hometown: Tyler, Texas Lance Cpl. Cooper joined the Marine Pfc. Houston joined the Marine Corps Corps Feb. 19, to pursue a college de- April 15 desiring to carry on a family gree, see the world and start a family. tradition as a third-generation Marine. Her most memorable experience from During his free time, Houston enjoy boot camp was getting picked up by her studying Brazilian Jiujitsu. platoon mates after she fell and broke a His most memorable experience from few ribs. boot camp happened at the end. “I re- She’s most looking forward to trav- member the camaraderie we built as a elling the world during her career. “I team during the Crucible,” he said. want to explore new places; meet new His favorite Marine Corps tradition is people and make connections that will wearing dress blues to the Marine Corps last a lifetime,” Cooper said. Ball. After completing training, Cooper After graduation, Houston hopes to hopes to receive orders to Beaufort, S.C. receive orders to Hawaii. “I’ve always to be reasonably close to home ... but wanted to experience living in Hawaii,” not too close. he said.

Marine Corps birthday run begins week of celebrations

By Tara Bray “Having one day to celebrate the birthday is not good Headquarters Marine Corps enough,” said the commandant. “We have to have a whole “For 244 years, we have dominated, we have week.” Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. won, we have been victorious, and we will Berger then asked Marines to do three things this Berger and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy E. week. First, to stop and remember all those that have Black led a motivational run on Joint Base Myer-Hender- continue to be in the future against all of our come before them. son Hall, Nov. 5. The run was held in celebration of the enemies because we are who? Second, to celebrate with their Marine Corps family. Marine Corps’ upcoming 244th birthday. The Marine Corps.” Finally, to look ahead at where they are going, because The Marines ran from Joint Base Myer-Henderson the Corps exists to fight and to win. Hall to the Marine Corps War Memorial where Berger -- Sergeant Major Troy E. Black, After the run, there was a moment of silence to honor and Black shared some motivation with the Marines. Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps all those who are forward deployed and all those that The run began a week of celebration leading up to the have come before them, as well as one final loud war cry birthday on Sunday. that echoed across the base.

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Photo by Sgt. Alex Kouns Photo by Cpl. Jack C. Howell U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 land A U.S. Marine heads toward the gun line for a training exercise at Marine Corps Base at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows in support of cherry picker drills conducted Camp Pendleton, Calif. by Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment. Safety & Energy Efficiency is Our Duty 6 The Skyline ~ November 14, 2019

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Every Veteran Is a Hero to the American People

By Terri Moon Cronk We remember those who served in combat, but on this DoD News, Defense Media Activity Veterans Day, we also do well to remember that our veter- ans’ contributions to our country continued long after you Vice President Mike Pence placed a wreath at the come home, he said. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cem- “They continue to serve our country in civilian life. You etery, on the 66th National Veterans Day Observance, in lead in business and education and law enforcement and Virginia, Nov. 11. public service at every level, and wherever you go, you do Following the tomb ceremony, Pence and other VIPs what you always did when you were serving in uniform,” took the stage at the cemetery’s Memorial Amphithe- Pence said. ater and he told veterans, “You are a standing miracle, Our veterans show the same sense of duty and courage from Bunker Hill to Belleau Wood, from San Juan Hill that defined their years in the armed forces, he added. to Saipan and from the Coral Reef to Kandahar. Nearly “For a veteran of the United States armed forces, service 50 million men and women have donned the uniform of doesn’t end when they hang up the uniform. Service is a the United States and nearly 20 million of you still walk lifelong calling,” the vice president said. among us today, and as we speak, a new generation of Pence said Veterans Day is the day America honors all American heroes and veterans is being forged around the of those who stepped forward and answered the call to de- nation and around the world.” fend the nation at home and abroad. The vice president said he was humbled as he looked “You came from the rest of us, but we know you are the out at the audience. best of us,” he said. “And on this day and every day, we “I see men and women who served in World War II, honor your courage, your patriotism and what you’ve done in the Korean War and Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. for us. You put on the armor, you stood in the gap, you de- I see many more who have stood watch over our coun- fended our freedom. You counted our lives more important try in times of peace, so if … you’ve worn the uniform of than your own, you stood for a cause greater than your- the United States of America, would you please stand and selves.” give us [an] opportunity to show the gratitude of this na- To my fellow Americans who did not serve in uniform, tion for your service?” the vice president said, “I challenge every American who Our veterans really don’t consider themselves heroes, did not follow a calling into service before the day is out Pence said. To speak to them, most of them reject the … to find a veteran. … [Extend] your hands and say those very thought of it, he added. words that they never ask to hear; that they deserve to “… [But] on this day it is our day to set the record hear every day. straight; every veteran of the armed forces of the United “Find a veteran today and say, thank you for your ser- States is a hero to the American people,” the vice presi- vice. 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Submitted photo HM1 Quentin Morgan, right, dresses down the formation during a dress uniform inspection at Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) Meridian, Nov. 5.

Submitted photo Capt. Brian Horstman, right, commanding officer of NAS Meridian presents ET1 Nicholas Anderson with a Navy and Marine Corps Volunteers at work Achievement Medal during a ceremony in the Administration office, Nov. 15.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Submitted photo Navy Exchange employees gathered to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month during a ceremony at the main NEX, Oct. 30. Breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in Submitted photo women. About one in eight women born today in the United States Recently Navy students from Naval Technical Training Center Meridian will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that most volunteered to load 42,390 canned goods that were collected in the area. The women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A canned goods will be distributed to local food pantries just in time for the mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find holidays. breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat.

VT-7 awards THIS SATURDAY AT TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY!

Submitted photos Training Squadron (VT) Seven Commanding Officer Cmdr. Michael Poe presents Sabrina Newell with the VT-7 Employee of the Year award during a ceremony in the hangar, Oct. 18. MILITARY DISCOUNT

Poe presents Dave Klutz the VT-7 Employee of the Quarter 4th Quarter FY19. Klutz is a VT-7 Civilian Supervisor.

Poe presents Mike Washington with a On the Spot award for his outstanding performance as the VT-7 A-Jet Clerk. 315800-1 The Skyline ~ November 14, 2019 9

The week we asked, “Why did you want to become a Naval/Marine Corps aviator?” IT’S YOUR TURN... By Adam Prince

1st Lt. Adam Wachholz Lt. j.g. Renee Lassen Ensign Richard Fish Lt. j.g. Yana Karlova Lt. j.g. Jon Rodriguez Student Naval Aviator Student Naval Aviator Student Naval Aviator Student Naval Aviator Student Naval Aviator

“I wanted to support “I wanted to challenge “I’ve been flying since I was “Being an immigrant, I “My father is a retired Marines on the ground, fly myself while serving my 16, and wanted to turn my wanted to give back to this Navy Chief, so I grew up in fast and blow stuff up.” country.” hobby into a career.” amazing country.” the military and there’s no better life.” Fleet & Family Support Center Learning to be thankful FFSC Briefs To register for any of the following workshops, please call the FFSC at 601-679-2360. The class may not be There is good reason to believe that people who because it’s the right thing to do and because it feels presented if no one registers, so make sure you call cultivate thankfulness tend to be happier and health- good to do it. if you’re interested! Can’t make the scheduled time? ier than those who don’t. Thankful people appreciate Do something for the people in your life who have Call anyway - the workshop facilitator may be able to what they have instead of obsessing over what they helped you. For example, help your sister’s family work with you one-on-one, give you materials, or let you lack. They express gratitude to others, and often re- clean their house during a really busy season, take know when the class will be offered again. All classes ceive more gratitude in your grandmother to her doctor’s held at FFSC (Building 405) unless otherwise noted return as a result. They appointments, or give your see each day as a new friend a hand moving into her opportunity for hap- new place. TAP Seminar piness, rather than Use the words Nov. 18-22 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. another chal- “thank you” as a sort lenge to strug- of prayer or mantra. Military personnel who are voluntarily or gle through. You can thank spe- involuntarily separating or retiring and are While cific things, or within 180 days of separating are required some peo- you can just re- ple may peat the words to attend this seminar, held at the FFSC. It naturally over and over is highly recommended that spouses attend. be more to yourself. You may also attend if you’re up to 24 months thankful, For example, don’t as- you could give away from your separation or retirement date. sume that thanks for the food The following topics will be covered: résumés, you cannot you ate this morning, job search skills, job interviewing, employment nurture a more the rain for watering all thankful perspec- the trees, your rain jacket (state & federal), veterans’ benefits, pay tive in your own life. It may not be easy, but you’ll be for keeping the rain off, and so on. & travel, movement of household goods, thankful that you made the effort. By cultivating gratitude (and by speaking it aloud), TRICARE, emotional transition to separation, Being thankful in the moment. Take a minute to you can do things like ease anger, anxiety, depression, be thankful for your life. Sometimes a good way to get and other health problems. Find reasons to be thank- financial planning, forms & documents, back on track and feel better is to take a break. You’ll ful, even when it’s difficult. benefits & services, military obligations, and need to identify things to be grateful for, and some- Sometimes it can be really hard to be thankful in more. You must see your command career times the break itself is a good reason to be thankful. your life. These are the times, however, when it is Tell someone you appreciate them. So often life gets even more important to cultivate gratitude, because counselor or Admin Officer before attending busy and you forget to tell people that they matter to that will help you get through the hard times better TAP to obtain several documents that are you, or that you’ve noticed what they do and it means than getting angry or upset will. required for the seminar. a lot to you. Expressing your thanks to others will cul- To cultivate gratitude for something like a difficult tivate an atmosphere of thankfulness that can spread or boring job, make a list of the good things about the out gradually. job: it gives you money so you can buy food and have a Welcome Aboard Talk about gratitude with family. Set aside a time, roof over your head. Dec. 3 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. like the evening meal, to talk about the things you For something like a break-up, you should allow were grateful for that day. Let each family member yourself time to grieve and be sad. Being grateful FFSC welcomes you to Meridian by providing have a turn to discuss what made them thankful that doesn’t mean doing away with emotions like sadness, current information and policies regarding day. anger, etc. NAS. Topics covered will include: Navy Make it a routine to go around the table and men- It simply means making them more manageable. tion at least one thing you’re thankful for before dig- After you’ve given yourself time to grieve, make a list career choices, FFSC services, Medical/ ging in. Send thank you notes. It is really amazing of the things that you learned or are grateful for from Dental, Exceptional Family Member (EFM) what sending just a small thank-you note can do. A the relationship, and then what you are thankful for Program, TRICARE, vehicle registration, on- thank you note acknowledges that the person gave about the relationship being over. you something (time, effort, a gift) that they didn’t Turn around how you think about difficulties. Peo- & off-base driving regulations, legal services, have to and that you appreciate what they’ve done. ple who are thankful for the things in their lives aren’t community service, Give back as part of giving thanks. Being thankful living an easier life than you. In fact, many people who Chapel & other area religious services, MWR, isn’t just about telling people you are thankful — it’s practice gratitude abundantly have struggled quite a also about giving back to your community and friends. bit. They, however, understand that it isn’t the situa- things to do at NAS & in Meridian, School This doesn’t mean that you give back so that every- tion that’s the problem, it’s how you think about the Liaison Program, and more! thing is even and no one “owes” anyone anything. Give situation that makes it easier or more difficult. --From FFSC Capstone Dec. 5 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Ninety days before their separation from military service, service members will participate in a CAPSTONE event, which will verify that transitioning service members completed the Transition curriculum and achieved Career Readiness Standards. Service members who require additional assistance will be referred to supplemental training opportunities. In addition, through the CAPSTONE event, all service members will be offered a ‘warm handover’ to appropriate government agencies and organizations that will be able to provide them continued benefits, services, and support as veterans. See your command career counselor for more information.

IA Spouse Discussion Group Dec. 5 from 11 a.m.-noon FFSC hosts this IA Spouse Discussion Group over coffee (or tea). Join other military spouses to talk about the challenges of IA deployment, share survival tips, discuss the impact of deployment on children. 10 The Skyline ~ November 14, 2019 NAS Meridian honors veterans locally

Photo by Penny Randall Submitted photo Congressman Michael Guest speaks to the audience in attendance Lt. Bobbie Orr is pictured with Wayne County High School at the ceremony celebrating the selection of the site of the East Supervising Principal Bubba Hathorn and his assistants Anna Mills Mississippi Veterans Memorial Park, Nov. 8. The proposed park and Justin Cooley following the schools Veterans Day Program, location is along Highway 11 South near Meridian Regional Airport. Nov. 6. Lt. Orr was the guest speaker for program. Capt. Brian Horstman, NAS Meridian commanding officer, and Col Britt Watson, 186th Air Refueling Wing commander, were in attendance. More information about the park can be found at www. emvmf.com.

Submitted photo NAS Meridian’s Color Guard presented colors and Chief Dominique Morris sang the National Anthem at the event which drew a crowd of nearly 300.

Submitted photo Submitted photo NAS Meridian’s Executive Officer Cmdr. J.P. Major Nathan Harmon, commanding officer of Marine Aviation Falardeau served as the guest speaker at Training Support Squadron One onboard NAS Meridian, was the Meridian Community College’s Veterans Day guest speaker at Kemper County’s Veterans Days program, Nov. 11. Program, Nov. 7.

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