THE ASHINGTON URVEYOR W S April 02, 2018

By MC3 Trey Hutcheson By MC2 Bryan Mai APRIL 1, 1893 WEIGHT OF THE ANCHOR

NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CPO

By MC3 Jamin Gordon By MCSA Adam Ferrero THE USS CHIEF ANCHORS ON THE MESS DECK

FOR SERVICE AND TRADITION GW’S CHIEFS SERVE LUNCH CPO Edition On the cover: (March 26, 2018) ABFC Jarron Moore takes burger orders from Sailors during lunch on the mess deck of the Floating Accommodation Facility (FAF). (Photo by MCSA Adam Ferrero) The Washington Surveyor SAILOR of the Commanding Officer PHOTO CAPT Glenn Jamison WEEK of theWEEK Executive Officer CAPT Colin Day Command Master Chief CMDCM Maurice Coffey Public Affairs Officer LCDR Gregory L. Flores

Deputy Public Affairs Officer LT Andrew Bertucci Departmental LCPO MCCS Reginald Buggs

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Editor MCSN Zack Thomas Content MC2 Bryan Mai (March 23, 2018) ABECS Erik Reed, right, and MMC Fadi Kalouch bowl during a CPO 360 event alongside Sailors from GW’s first class petty officer MC3 Kashif Basharat association. (Photo my MC3 Kashif Basharat) MC3 Carter Denton MC3 Joshua DuFrane MC3 Jamin Gordon MC3 Shayla Hamilton QUESTIONSof theWEEK MC3 Trey Hutcheson MC3 Brian Sipe MC3 Kristen Yarber MCSN Michael Botts What is the best extinguishing agent for a Class “B” fire? MCSA Adam Ferrero Q: MCSA Steven Young DC A: HALON, AFFF, AND PKP LS3 Ileana Marrerorivera What is the periodicity of MRC S-1R? The Washington Surveyor is an authorized DEPARTMENT: S-6 Q: publication for Sailors serving aboard A: SEMIANNUALLY OR DURING EACH UPKEEP PERIOD, WHICHEVER USS George Washington (CVN 73). 3M OCCURS FIRST Contents herein are not the visions of, or endorsed by the U.S. government, the HOMETOWN: Atlanta, GA Department of Defense, the Department of the Navy or the Commanding Officer of USS George Washington. All news releases, photos or information for FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: Getting to interact What is the 5100.19E also known as? publication in The Washington Surveyor Q: must be submitted to the Public Affairs with the RPPO and everybody throughout the truck runs. Officer (7726). SAFETY I get to meet new people everyday. I get to work on my A: NAVY SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANUAL *For comments and concerns regarding The customer service because I love customer service. I like to Washington Surveyor, email the editor at [email protected]* interact with people. DEPARTMENT in the SPOTLIGHT

(Aug. 22, 2016) Sailors transport cargo on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington during a replenishment-at-sea. (Photo by MC3 (Aug. 22, 2016) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 prepares to drop cargo onto the Bryan Mai) flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington during a replenishment-at-sea. (Photo by MC3 Bryan Mai)

back. We can focus more on training. can be harder for them to grasp it.” Every department aboard George S-6/ AVIATION SUPPLY We can take our time with showing the The transition from providing solely Washington is comparable to a By MCSA Steven Young younger guys the different avenues of aviation materials to virtually anything component of a machine, each working he flight deck of an aircraft Washington’s aviation supply, or S-6, because without us the ship wouldn’t supply. The tempo has slowed down so that the ship may need has provided cohesively to achieve a common goal. carrier is possibly one of the division of supply department. get its materials,” said Dawson. “We to speak.” Sailors in S-6 with plenty to keep them The versatility displayed by S-6 Sailors most hectic work environments “S-6 is aviation parts,” said Logistics are sort of like the middle man, so now While emphasis is placed on occupied. to take on altered tasks only supports T receiving training and qualifications “Its kept me busy,” said Logistics this cause. imaginable. The launching and recovery Specialist 2nd Class Dontavious the role we play is getting material from of multi-million-dollar aircraft, along Dawson, the S-6 division leading point A to point B. Obviously being in during the time spent in the shipyard, Specialist 3rd Class Ileana “It’s like a chain reaction,” said with the constant movement of tractors, petty officer. “There isn’t much going the yards has changed our mission. The it can be difficult to provide Marrerorivera, the financial audit and Merrerorivera. “If you take a link support equipment and personnel on in the way of aviation currently, transporting of the material is our main comprehensive hands-on training. compliance enhancement tool (FACET) out of a chain the whole entire thing makes for a dangerous, yet exciting so now we’re like an Amazon or priority now.” “We’re not doing what we normally coordinator of S-6, speaking of the loses its support. That’s basically what setting. FEDEX (Federal Express) warehouse, Although their shipboard do underway, so it’s more difficult to move into the shipyard. “I’ve actually supply does, we support the other With its move into Newport News transporting materials from here responsibilities have changed, S-6 train because we can’t really show what learned how to multi-task between divisions, and without us you can’t Shipyard (NNS) for refueling complex [Norfolk] to Newport News.” Sailors have embraced the conversions. is supposed to be done,” said Dawson. my job titles that I have over here. I really run a carrier of any type of ship overhaul (RCOH), the Nimitz- With the absence of flight operations “Underway there’s way more “Now it’s like we’re just reading them delegate my job to certain people. I’m for that matter.” class aircraft carrier USS George and aircraft due to RCOH, the aviation responsibility,” said Dawson. “The the publication, reading the books and teaching them because I’m transferring S-6 operates primarily out of Washington’s (CVN 73) flight deck community aboard George Washington high priority items are much more telling the guy ‘ok, this is what you in November, so the more people that Norfolk. S-6 Sailors continue to has been uncharacteristically quiet has had to adapt to different roles, but visible. Underway you’re flying birds, would do.’ Sometimes we can take know the job the better and easier of a balance all their tasks, from delivering as of recent. This has brought about their contribution to the overall mission so we have to have the supplies and them to the warehouse and actually transition it will be. I’ll feel confident flame resistant variant (FRV) coveralls a major change in the day-to-day of the ship is no less important. materials to support the bird. Being in show them if we were underway, this is in knowing that I’m leaving my and other goods to various locations duties of Sailors assigned to George “Right now, S-6 is still important the shipyard is definitely a lot more laid what we would do, but because we’re responsibilities to someone who knows including NNS, to training their junior not doing that on a regular basis so it what they’re doing.” Sailors. (Sept. 15, 2017) Chief petty officer combination covers rest on a table during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Bayview Commonwealth Center on Langley Air Force Base. (Photo by MC2 Jessica Gomez)

“We must measure ourselves on the success of our junior Sailors, and afford them the opportunities to be successful Sailors

as we were given in (Sept. 15, 2017) Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Matthew Schofield receives his chief cover during the chief pinning the ceremony at Bay Bayview Commonwealth Center on Langley Air the past.” Force Base. (Photo by MC2 Anna Van Nuys) The Chiefs Mess is known for anything for them, I have the Chiefs their tight-knit community where the Mess that will be able to back me up -YNC Ryan Bagtas chiefs assist each other to achieve and assist me in any way they can.” wants to work extra hours. As a third tasks and accomplish requirements Advancing a paygrade will feel class, a second class or even a first to lead the command from the amazing regardless whether it is a class, you may not understand why deckplates and from the front. third class or a chief, but being a Weight of the Anchors it is necessary to do so, and you may “Making chief was a personal chief is much more than increased be upset with the chief for making goal that I never thought I would be pay and a title. They have the By MC2 Bryan Mai the decision to work late. As a chief, able to reach,” said Schofield. “I’m responsibility to lead their Sailors you understand why staying and glad this was bestowed upon me. and carry out the vision their he chief petty officer (CPO) petty officer of the X-1 division success of our junior Sailors, and working late may be a sacrifice you I’ve wanted to have many Sailors commanding officer has for the ship is the culmination of hard aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft afford them the opportunities to be need to make so you can end up with sit down and let me help them but and make the necessary sacrifice work, experience, technical carrier USS George Washington successful Sailors as we were given T a better product and result.” as a chief, I will be able to do it needed to accomplish that. expertise and leadership. Every (CVN 73). “But as a CPO, you will in the past. You have to be able to much more effectively. If I can’t do year new chiefs step up and take on make the final decision, and have understand the mission and vision of the mantle of leadership that their to ensure you are making the right your command, and your superiors, predecessors left behind. Although decision for your office and junior and be able to carry it out with those they were pinned and advanced to the Sailors.” around you by utilizing our core rank of chief petty officer just a few While moving up to becoming values.” months ago, these chiefs work just as a chief from being a first class is The chiefs of a department make hard as those before them. only one rank, the responsibilities decisions that will benefit the These new chiefs may have only that come along with it increases department and their command, but just started wearing their anchors, but tremendously. these decisions may not always be they feel the weight of them every “To me, being a chief means popular with junior Sailors. day. knowing how to be a true deckplate “As a chief, you see more and “As a first class, you make a leader to those around you, both up have a better understanding of the decision and the CPO would be there and down the chain of command, bigger picture,” said Chief Aviation to assist you if needed, and give you whether it’s by mentorship, training Structural Mechanic Matthew different things to consider and help or personal and professional Schofield, quality assurance make the best decision,” said Chief development,” said Bagtas. “We supervisor of George Washington’s (Sept. 15, 2017) USS George Washington’s (CVN 73) newest chief petty officers bow their heads during the benediction at a chief pinning ceremony at Yeoman Ryan Bagtas, leading chief must measure ourselves on the IM-5 division. “For example, no one Bayview Commonwealth Center on Langley Air Force Base. (Photo by MC2 Jessica Gomez) lunch until Thursday,” said Turner. they don’t always get to see. years, they have been an integral “On Friday we will be taking a Mess Servant leadership is something part of the framework making up the photo. Monday April 2nd we will that all Chiefs should strive for, and , and as such, the ANCHORSONMESS have a cake cutting ceremony. At the although the biggest efforts might anniversary of their origin remains end of the month we will be having go unseen I think we should all find a celebrated day in Navy history. GW CHIEFS VOLUNTEER TO SERVE LUNCH TO CREW a dining in ceremony that actually the time to do the little things.” Their contributions throughout the By MCSN Adam Ferrero has historical George Washington Chief petty officers shoulder years, great and small, are worth influence.” numerous responsibilities. For 125 remembering. The efforts of the CPOs aboard he rank of Chief Petty Officer find their food being served by those Chiefs sparked interest in what we George Washington did not go (CPO) was first established appointed over them. were doing.” unappreciated. in the United States Navy “It definitely threw me off, seeing Turner said she was confident “I’d like to thank them,” said T McCourt. “I appreciate their hard on April 1st, 1893. Now, 125 higher ranking people doing these that a few of the Sailors probably years later, the anniversary of this jobs,” said Airman Reilly McCourt, looked up the CPO birthday or went work.” monumental day is something that a Sailor assigned to George back and asked their Chief about the However, being a Chief is not Navy Sailors still proudly recognize, Washington security. “It was cool history. about receiving thank you’s. from fresh seamen to seasoned getting to connect with the Chiefs in McCourt said that he appreciated “Being the Chief is often a admirals. that way.” the meaning of the lunch, and that it thankless job,” said Turner. “When “As Chiefs, we are the gate Turner said that she enjoyed made him interested in the history most Sailors see us, they only see keepers of customs and traditions,” serving lunch to junior Sailors, as behind the Chief rank. the person that tells them to get a said Chief Machinist Mate Dawn well talking and getting to know “Everybody in the Navy serves haircut, polish their boots or get Turner, the Leading Chief Petty them. in different ways,” said McCourt. their warfare designators. They Officer of Reactor Propulsion in “I think junior Sailors often forget “Everybody has leadership don’t see the person that is writing the Reactor Department aboard the that we didn’t enlist in the Navy as responsibilities too. In a way, this their evals or awards packages, nor (March 26, 2018) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate David Hooker serves food to Sailors during do they realize that our decisions lunch on the mess deck of the Floating Accommodation Facility (FAF). (Photo by MCSA Adam Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Chiefs and that, in most cases, we seems like a good representation of Ferrreo) George Washington (CVN 73). have done the things that we task that. Chiefs are an important part of are based on the big picture that “It’s imperative that the history them to do, and even some of the the chain of command because they associated with where we come from things that we urge them not to do,” guide through experience; they’ve and where we are now is passed said Turner. “I might have served been in our shoes.” down to our future Sailors.” the future MCPON (Master Chief The lunch was one of several Chiefs assigned to George Petty Officer of the Navy) or the events planned to help celebrate the Washington served lunch to the crew future Captain of the USS George CPO birthday. on the mess deck of the floating Washington. Hopefully seeing the “Various Chiefs will be serving accommodation facility (FAF) Monday, March 26 in recognition of the upcoming anniversary. “Serving lunch for the crew was a way to give back to the command, give some of our hardest working Sailors a break, and it was a time to provide mentorship,” said Turner. “Mentorship isn’t always sitting down at a table writing goals. Most mentorship happens during the brief conversations in the passage ways, stopping by the ship store, or while serving tatter tots and fried cabbage.” (March 26, 2018) The lunch was well received by LSC Genorse Gilbert, left, and LSCM Mary Ames serve food to Sailors during lunch. (Photo by the crew, with some surprised to MCSA Adam Ferrero) (March 26, 2018) Chief Machinist Mate Dawn Turner serves food to Sailors during lunch on the mess deck of the Floating Accommodation Facility (FAF). (Photo by MCSA Adam Ferrero) April 1, 1893: NavyChiefNavyPride By MC3 Trey Hutcheson

hiefs are known as the about the history of chiefs. It was a history, as well as my own personal leaders on the deckplates. positive and motivating thing to see growth as a chief through the last C April 1, 1893, began a the camaraderie and pride that was year.” tradition of celebrating the great brought out when it was time for our As some khakis like Suders achievement of wearing anchors in birthday to be celebrated with the may take this time of year as an the Navy. Regardless if the anchor crew.” opportunity for reflection, others has no stars or three stars, April 1 While Suders’ first chief’s may look at it as a time to share is a significant date for Navy chiefs birthday experience was shared and unite senior Sailors and junior that is almost impossible to forget. as a teaching moment with junior Sailors. Chief petty officers aboard the Sailors, Chief Personnel Specialist To me the chief’s birthday Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Brad Mcanuff, the leading chief marks the occasion when leaders George Washington (CVN 73) share petty officer of personnel, had a recognize the junior Sailors their experience on their first chief’s slightly different experience on his that helped to support the CPO birthday, and why the birthday is first Navy chief’s birthday. throughout the rest of the year,” said important. “My first CPO [chief petty Mcanuff. “The CPO birthday is Master Chief Operations Specialist officer] birthday was pretty cool,” really about the junior Sailors.” Lumarie Suders, the operations said Mcanuff. “It showcased the The chief’s birthday has multiple department leading chief petty camaraderie between the different events that help convey what the officer, has plenty of experience CPO messes, and made you feel that chief’s birthday represents. when it comes to the chief’s you were part of something bigger “I always love the final event of birthday. than yourself. I just realized for the each birthday week, which is the The first time Suders participated first time how big the CPO mess birthday luncheon,” said Suders. in the chief’s birthday aboard a really was. For that reason, it is the “It’s always like a family reunion. ship was a special occasion she will most memorable one for me.” You get to see old shipmates, catch never forget. The chief’s birthday can be a time up and break bread with folks you “My first one [chief’s birthday] to teach, a time to celebrate and a used to, or are currently serving on a ship was a significant and time to reflect on how the rank has with.” memorable one for me,” said Suders. progressed over the years. No matter what the rank is for a “We had a junior crew, and our triad “For me it is a time to reflect on Sailor, the chief’s birthday is a time [commanding officer, executive the growth of a chief,” said Suders. for everyone to pay homage to the officer, command master chief] “What the chief was when it was rank chief petty officer. encouraged us to share our birthday initially formed, and what it is today It was 125 years ago that the chief with the junior Sailors. The whole are different. I don’t mean different petty officer rank was created, and week was focused on us sharing our in a bad way, but it is different in with more chiefs willing to help history and serving the crew. Even the ‘needs for the Navy’ kind of spread the history and what it means though we were on deployment, we way. Just like an individual birthday, to be a chief, the rank can continue still had some fun. We had great you reflect on the previous year, to grow for 125 more years. things to share with all of the Sailors and where you were. I reflect on our TheUSSChief: ForServiceandTradition By MC3 Jamin Gordon (Mar. 11, 2016) Mine countermeasure ship USS Chief (MCM 14) departs White Beach Naval pril 1, has taken on many The Auk class ship USS as a flagship, escorted DeGrasse (AP- Facility to join up with USS Patriot (MCM 7) as they prepare to conduct squadron level forms of significance Chief (AM-315), commissioned Oct. 164) to Pearl Harbor and assisted in the mine countermeasure training which includes mine hunting and mine sweeping. (Photo by Lt. David Levy) throughout time. The most 9, 1943, was originally built for Great salvage of YMS-418. A placed in reserve march 15, 1955. in honor of the service and tradition notorious probably being the infamous Britain. This minesweeping ship saw The Chief was recommissioned Feb. Almost 40 years late, the avenger- of chiefs throughout the Navy. April Fool’s Day, this year it will be her fair share of sea time. 28, 1952, continuing work off the coast class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief was commissioned July Easter, but most notable for the Navy, According to www.public.navy. of Korea, along with TF 95 to help Chief (MCM 14) was christened June 8, 1994, by her first commanding April 1, 1893 marked the official birth mil, the USS Chief left San Diego protect the truce. 12, 1993. She was christened by Mrs. officer, LCDR Timothy S. Garrold. of the Navy chief. December 1943, and set Sail for In honor of all her hard work, Chief Susan Bushey, the wife of the seventh Chief continues to serve in the While different commands throughout and Kwajalein. During this expedition, was awarded five battle stars for her Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Pacific Fleet in various exercises the fleet celebrate and honor chiefs in she did was she was built for, clearing service during World War II and two (MCPON) Duane Bushey. with its fellow Pacific Fleet ship various ways year-round, one of the mines and performing antisubmarine battle stars for her sacrifice in the According to the ship’s webpage on counterparts. ultimate honors was having a ship with missions. Korean War. (Nov. 5, 1994) Commissioning of USS Chief (MCM-14). www.public.navy.mil, Chief was made Photo courtesy of history.navy.mil) chief as its namesake. During her first lifetime, Chief served Chief was decommissioned and

USS Chief (AM-315)The enlisted complement of USS Chief poses alongside their ship, circa 1952-54. (Photo Courtesy of history.navy.mil) USS Hue City Rescues CVN HEALTH/WELLNESS NAVY Distressed Mariners NEWS 10 TIPS FOR EATING HEALTHY By By Ensign Nicholas Vandiver, USS Hue City (CG 66) Public Affairs Healthy eating is one of the most effective ways to improve your The infographic below gives you quick and easy tips for what you Officer health and manage your weight, but what does eating healthy mean can accomplish, how you can do it, and how it improves your health. ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Guided- passengers call, all three passengers were aboard for you? Understanding how to best fuel your body is an important Also, check out the 31-Day Challenge for tips on healthy eating, active missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) Hue City deployed their Search and Hue City with no significant injuries. first step to good nutrition and weight management. Take a moment to living, and positive psychological and emotional well-being to help think about how your lifestyle impacts your diet. Unsure where or how you create daily habits to support a heathy lifestyle. rescued three fishermen March 27 off Rescue Swimmer, Sonar Technician Following the rescue, the recovered to make changes to improve your health and manage your weight? the coast of Georgia. (Surface) 3rd Class Nathan Andrade, personnel were transferred by an At approximately 4 a.m. Hue City a native of Stockton, California, who embarked helicopter from Helicopter was notified by the U.S. Coast Guard swam to the life raft and assisted in Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 1 and guided-missile destroyer USS attaching the rescue harness to each to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, for Eat the rainbow ? HOW BENEFITS Mitscher (DDG 57) that a small craft in passenger. The ship recovered survivors further assessment and treatment. ・ Incorporate fruits and vegetables of ・ Prevent boredom or feeling different colors, lean meats, and whole deprived their vicinity had issued a distress signal using medical litters and a rescue davit. “The Hue City team did a great job grains of different types into your diet ・ Get a variety of nutrients your and needed assistance. “When I woke up to the call that this morning,” said Douglas. “They ・ Check out Eat the Rainbow Infographic body needs Hue City Commanding Officer, someone needed to be rescued, I was showed their excellence in seamanship for ideas of what to add to your diet Capt. Jake Douglas, and the ship’s just praying to God that everyone was and exemplified the Navy Core Values. crew turned to the last known position safe,” said Andrade. “Thanks to great We are glad to have been able to assist of the distressed vessel, fishing vessel teamwork from the boatswains mates fellow mariners at sea.” 2 Barbara Lynn, and began the search. and everyone else willing to help, we Hue City is underway supporting Limit processed ? HOW BENEFITS Approximately 20 minutes later, the were able to save everyone and bring Carrier Strike Group 4 Task Force ・ Avoid foods with a lot of ingredients or ・ Processed foods are often high in foods ingredients you don’t understand on calories, fat, added sugar, and cruiser’s lookout spotted the flashing them on board safely.” Exercise 18-2. the label sodium, so limiting them in your strobe light of the life raft and its three Two hours after receiving the distress ・ Have fast food only on rare occasions diet benefits your health 3 Be cautious of low- ? HOW BENEFITS fat or fat-free foods ・ Check the label before you buy – is ・ Low-fat or fat-free products often there added sugar or sodium? contain added sugar or sodium so ・ If there is more sugar or sodium in the keep an eye out for those low-fat version, choose the full-fat ingredients to help you decide version but eat the right-sized portion whether to buy 4 Eat high-fiber foods ? HOW BENEFITS ・ Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and ・ Improves digestive health beans are good high-fiber food options ・ Keeps you feeling full 5 Understand your ? HOW BENEFITS caloric balance ・ If you eat more calories than you use, ・ Stay on track to maintain or (calories in vs. calories out) you’ll gain weight lose weight ・ Track calories to make sure you’re not ・ See how much you eat each overeating for your activity level day – the results may ・ Use United States Department of surprise you Agriculture (USDA) SuperTracker to track your food

(Sept. 30, 2016) The guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) is conducting routine training and operations in preparation for an upcoming NAVY AND MARINE CORPS PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER deployment with the George H.W. Bush Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin R. DiNiro/Released)

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