Honoring the Contributions of African- Americans to naval history Page 3

Feb. 20, 2020 ALUT Vol. XII No. 4 SPuget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate MaintenanceE Facility COMMANDER’S CORNER From the desk of Capt. Dianna Wolfson In February, we honor the contributions of

Working together toward our future PSNS & IMF Corrective African-Americans to our proud naval history Actions for January One of my favorite topics 3. Build trust at all levels. to talk about is the Navy 4. Re-establish and improve During the month of January, the John R. Desselle, Naval History Leadership Development regular meetings. command had 62 actions resulting and Heritage Command Framework. A third update to 5. Align goals between the in one abeyance contract, one indefinite suspension, six letters of February is Black History this document was released last shipyard, unions and HRO. caution, six letters of requirement May and addresses three main At summit two, each group or medical certification letters, 12 Month, a time to commemorate topics – character, competence presented the challenges and letters of reprimand, 25 suspensions, the history and heritage of and connections. In the last possible solutions associated with four removals, and six probationary African-Americans and their edition of Salute we talked a their theme. We then agreed to terminations. The following are accomplishments in the U.S. examples and associated behaviors: lot about character and our continue working on those five Navy. There are many notable Command Guiding Principles. themes until our next summit. figures from naval history, just a terminations (non-supervisors) This week, I want to talk to you Before the presentations though, during probationary period few highlighted below. about connections. we spent the morning conducting 2for unauthorized absence, security Carl M. Brashear, while on I recently had the opportunity a great teambuilding exercise clearance revocations, inappropriate assignment during bomb to host a Labor Management that demonstrated how, in a conversation, sleeping at new recovery operations in March employee orientation and calling an LEFT: The Golden Thirteen, the first African- Summit along with our two labor game as well as in life, we have 1966, a line used for towing employee vulgar names. American U.S. Navy Officers, pictured in Salute, Vol. XII No. 4 organizations, Bremerton Metal to choose to work together rather broke loose, causing a pipe to March 1944. ABOVE: Lt. (Junior Grade) Feb. 20, 2020 Harriet Ida Pickens (left) and Ensign Frances Next issue: March 5, 2020 Trades Council and International than pit ourselves against one indefinite suspension strike Brashear’s left leg below Deadline: Feb. 21, 2020 Federation of Professional and another. The game, Expedition (supervisor) due to security the knee, nearly shearing it off. Wills. Congratulate each other after being 1 commissioned as the first African-American Commander Technical Engineers. This was Antarctica, split the attendees into clearance revocation. Brashear developed a terrible Captain Dianna Wolfson “WAVES” officers, December 1944. actually our second summit, groups, identified as countries, infection in that leg and it was Executive Director removals (non-supervisors) for Richard Tift as the first was held in October all with a goal of completing security clearance revocations eventually amputated. Even Wesley Brown was born April 3, 1927, Public Affairs Officer 2 Kellie Randall 2019. The goal behind the first their expedition and gathering and being absent without after Brashear‘s leg was removed in Baltimore, Md. He graduated from Editor summit was really just to come artifacts. The exercise revealed approved leave. he was determined to follow his Dunbar High School in Washington D.C. Anna Taylor together. To get all of us – labor, our natural tendencies to compete dream and continue his service He served in the Korean War and the Facebook: PSNSandIMF 1-14 day suspensions (non- ontheWaterfront management and human to achieve a perceived goal. If the in the U.S. Navy. After retiring from the Navy, a recipient of the Distinguished Vietnam War and served in the U.S. Navy supervisors) for profanity, Flickr: Flickr.com/PSNSandIMF resources – all in the same room. groups had collaborated from the 4 Navy as a master chief diver in 1979, Flying Cross, and the first African- from May 2, 1944, until June 30, 1969. He Twitter: Twitter.com/PSNSandIMF defacing an employee’s safety shoes, YouTube: YouTube.com/ To get to know each other and beginning, it would have been vulgar gesture, using threatening he served as a civilian employee for the American naval officer killed in the died at the age of 85 on May 22, 2012 in JoeShipyardWorker build a foundation to grow on. possible to achieve much higher language, throwing equipment and government at Naval Station Norfolk, Korean War. He died in the wreckage of Silver Spring, Maryland. Website: navsea.navy.mil/Home/ Shipyards/PSNS-IMF At both summits, one thing results and more wealth for the making inappropriate statements. Norfolk, Va. and retired in 1993. Master his airplane on Dec. 4, 1950. Samuel L. Gravely Jr. served 38 years in Salute online: dvidshub.net/ Chief Carl M. Brashear died July 25, 2006. publication/1101/salute we discussed and agreed upon expedition overall. There were Harriet Ida Pickens and Ensign Frances Wills the U.S. Navy from 1942–1980. He was letters of reprimand (1 were the 13 African- Phone: 360-476-2544 is that our employees are at simple ways to think differently supervisor and 2 non- The Golden Thirteen became the first African-American female the first African-American to command Email: [email protected] the forefront of everything we and collaborate to achieve 3 American enlisted men who became the officers in the WAVES in November 1944. a Navy ship, the first to command a fleet, Mailing address: supervisors) for inattention to duty, 1400 Farragut Ave. Stop 2072 do. I like to think about it like extraordinary outcomes, but that lack of candor and using profanity. first black commissioned and warrant They graduated from the Naval Reserve and the first to become an admiral. He Bremerton, WA 98314-2072 a three-legged stool with our wasn’t what occurred. It was a officers in the U.S. Navy. Before June Midshipmen’s School (Women’s Reserve) received the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, (1 supervisor This newsletter is published for people as the seat. And this seat great reminder that working as letters of caution 1, 1942 African-Americans could only at Northampton, Mass. By the time World Meritorious Service Medal and Navy and 2 non-supervisors) for members of the PSNS & IMF workforce. is held up, or supported by, three a team and keeping everyone 3 join the Navy’s Messman or Steward Views and opinions expressed in failure to wear PPE, being absent War II ended on Sept. 2, 1945, Harriet Commendation Medal. He died at the age Salute are not necessarily the official legs – our human resources and informed, aligned and working without approved leave and ratings, which not only segregated them Ida Pickens and Frances Wills were the of 82 on Oct. 22, 2004. views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. EEO, unions, and management. toward our mission takes effort. from the rest of the Navy community, Government, the Department of behaving unprofessionally toward only two black female officers among the African-American Sailors progressed Defense, the Department of the Navy, It truly takes all of us to support But it is worth it! We are one a peer. but also prohibited them from becoming Navy’s 86,000 WAVES. from Messmen and Stewards to four star or PSNS & IMF. Salute is produced our workforce. We must be team. Our successes and failures commissioned officers. The Golden in accordance with SECNAVINST Robert Smalls became a ship’s pilot, sea admirals and the office of the Vice Chief 5720.44C, Department of the Navy committed to working together are shared. a willingness to be open and Thirteen broke the color barrier. captain, and politician. He freed himself, of Naval Operations. We are grateful, Public Affairs Policy and Instructions. and ensuring the best shipyard It’s all about our personal and vulnerable, and have the humility Doris Miller, for his bravery during the Editorial content is gathered, his crew and their families from slavery thankful and proud of the achievements prepared, edited and provided by the environment we can provide. professional connections. It comes to move us forward. We need to attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 was on May 13, 1862, by commandeering of African-Americans in naval history as PSNS & IMF Public Affairs Office. All Before the first summit we down to making connections. seek to understand and know that the first African-American to be awarded photos are property of the U.S. Navy, a Confederate transport ship, the CSS well as the Sailors of America’s Navy who unless otherwise credited. conducted a survey, and about Each day, we need to build our we can improve. If we can do all the Navy Cross, he was also featured as Planter, in Charleston Harbor. He sailed today continue to build on the tradition of 50 of us provided input. We connections. We need to be of that, we will be unstoppable – the “First U.S. Hero of World War II” in it to freedom from Confederate controlled excellence established by those who went On the cover: discussed that input and by communicating. We need to be the Navy the Nation Needs and Ebony magazine (Dec. 1969). Nearly two waters to the federal blockade. His before them. We dedicate this month to Doris Miller, Mess Attendant the end of the day chose five picking up the phone. We need most importantly, the Shipyard years after Pearl Harbor, he was killed in example and persuasion helped convince them and their legacy of service. Second Class, USN (1919-1943) topics we wanted to go work to take the time to send an email. the Navy Needs. action when USS Liscome Bay was sunk President Lincoln to accept African- Read more online at usnhistory.navylive. Just after being presented with on together. We broke up into We should hold the meeting we by a Japanese submarine during the Battle American soldiers into the Union Army. dodlive.mil. the Navy Cross by Admiral combined groups and worked on need. It truly takes all of us. ONE MISSION—ONE TEAM! of Makin. Michelle Howard is not only the first Chester W. Nimitz, on board USS those issues: Part of developing connections Jesse LeRoy Brown enlisted in the U.S. woman to become a four-star admiral and Enterprise (CV 6) at Pearl Harbor, All are welcome to join the African- May 27, 1942. 1. Improve communications. with each other requires our Navy in October 1926 and lost his life for Vice Chief of Naval Operations, but also American Employee Resource Group! 2. Establish clear roles and continued effort to build trust his country on Dec. 4, 1950. He was the the first African-American woman to hold The group meets the third Thursday Captain Dianna Wolfson every month in Building 850, room 302. responsibilities. and confidence. It also requires Commander, PSNS & IMF first African-American aviator in the U.S. that post.

2 • February 20, 2020 Salute February 20, 2020 Salute • 3 Reagan Project Team celebrates 50% point Sailor receives award for helping save life of The carrier is currently in the middle of its selected restricted availability PSNS & IMF employee PSNS & IMF Public Affairs “I received another text saying CPR was being given, and that you HM3 Painter The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN were on scene doing that CPR,” she said. 76) project team celebrated the “I next heard that you saved his life. I achievement of a major milestone in went home feeling very blessed that you the fiscal year 2020 selected restricted were there.” availability Feb. 6 at the Puget Sound Capt. Eric Frey, with Navy Region Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Northwest Fire & Emergency Services, Maintenance Facility Detachment said Painter's quick and skilled response Yokosuka in Yokosuka, Japan. likely affected Woodard’s outcome. In honor of reaching the 50 percent point “With his skills and his training, he in the availability, leadership hosted a was instrumental in Garrett surviving,” barbecue for mechanics and support Frey said. “Every second that goes by personnel working on the project. (without life-saving care) starts dropping Although temperatures were in the a patient’s chances. With [Painter’s] level low 40s, approximately 500 PSNS & IMF of training, that really helped.” and Norfolk Naval Shipyard personnel Wolfson informed the crowd in participated in the day shift barbecue and attendance that the watch bill for that another 150 in the swing-shift barbecue. evening had been recently changed, Although there is more maintenance and that Painter had not originally been that remains to be done on Ronald scheduled to stand that watch. ABOVE: Capt. Dianna Wolfson, commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Reagan, the event provided an Maintenance Facility presented a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Hospital “Some movements in the watch bill opportunity for Project Superintendent Corpsman 3rd Class Christopher S. Painter Feb. 11. (PSNS & IMF photo by Scott Hansen) placed you on watch that evening, in the Monte Levin and Carrier Program right place, at the right time,” Wolfson Manager Chris Hughes to reflect on ABOVE: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) said. “On behalf of everyone here, I want docked pierside at Commander Fleet the team’s efforts to date and recognize Activities Yokosuka, Japan in 2019. (PSNS PSNS & IMF Public Affairs & IMF, was standing watch in the area you to know that your efforts to look after employees for their contributions by & IMF photo by Michele Fletcher). LEFT: when the employee suddenly fell to our folks are sincerely appreciated.” presenting approximately 60 individual Reagan Project Superintendent Monte Levin A Sailor received a military award Feb. the ground unconscious. Painter heard Jack Woodard is the district fire chief awards to project team members. presents an award to Alex Lucas, Code 135, 11 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & the calls for help and put his military with Navy Region Northwest Fire & “We have quickly made it to the half- Non-destructive Testing Division during Intermediate Maintenance Facility for training into action. Emergency Services and the father the project barbecue. BELOW: Project way point and now we need to roll up team members line up to receive a much helping save the life of an employee. Painter assessed the patient and of Garrett Woodard, and was at the our sleeves and complete our availability deserved celebratory lunch during the Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class immediately began performing CPR, ceremony. He informed the crowd of his on time to get Reagan back out doing project's annual barbecue for mechanics Christopher S. Painter received a and continued to administer aid until son’s progress after suffering an apparent her mission,” said Levin. “This Project and support personnel. Navy and Marine Corps Achievement emergency medical service personnel electrolyte imbalance that caused his heart has had great team work between Puget, Medal from Capt. Dianna Wolfson, arrived. The team was able to get the to stop. Norfolk, and ship’s force.” commander, Puget Sound Naval employee breathing and restart his heart “I’ve been here 33 years responding to In addition to the BBQ and awards Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance through successful CPR and the use of calls like this,” Jack Woodard said. “To presentation, project leadership briefed Facility, for rendering life-saving aid to the defibrillator. be on the other side of things, it’s very Navy leadership on the current status Garrett Woodard, 29-year-old Shop 64, During the presentation ceremony, emotional. From my family and all of of ongoing maintenance, successes and Shipwrights, employee who collapsed in a Wolfson recalled receiving a text us, I appreciate everything that you did. challenges ahead of on time completion break room the evening of Feb. 7. notification Friday evening that an You’re going to be a part of our family of the SRA, and lessons learned that Painter, on temporary duty at PSNS employee was unresponsive. now. Thank you.” may be shared across the maintenance enterprise. The major work being performed, including propulsion plant IN CASE OF EMERGENCY instrumentation and electrical upgrades, main engine and piping inspections and repair as well as major weapon When you find yourself in an INFORMATION: Provide the dispatcher as many details as you can. systems upgrades, allows PSNS & IMF emergency situation, it can be LOCATION: Use common locations, for example building/dry dock to continue meeting the intent of the challenging to keep a clear head. numbers or directional descriptions versus specific project terms. Chief of Naval Operations’ “Design for Act quickly, but try to remain calm. VISIBILITY: Send someone to the top of the dry dock or outside the Maintaining Maritime Superiority” and If you find yourself reporting an building to be a flagger for the first responders – large hand gestures like Naval Sea Systems Command’s mission priority to improve the warfighting emergency, remember these tips: waving your arms over your head are helpful. capability of ships and systems.

4 • February 20, 2020 Salute February 20, 2020 Salute • 5 Two employees honored with Leadership Kitsap 20 Under 40 awards

Silvia Klatman, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs

Two Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility employees were selected as recipients of Leadership Kitsap’s 20 Under 40 awards for their noteworthy contributions at work and in the community. Insulator Supervisor Michelle Berger, Shop 57, Insulation Repair, Removal and Installation, and Nuclear Engineer Titus Woodson, Code 2300, Nuclear Engineering and Planning, along with 18 other exceptional Kitsap-area leaders under the age of 40 were honored at a ceremony Jan. 30 at Kitsap Conference Center in Bremerton in front of more than 200 family, friends, supporters and community leaders. Berger is co-lead of the shipyard’s ABOVE: Titus Woodson (center) represents Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Women in Trades Employee Resource Maintenance Facility at Olympic College's Engineering Night panel discussion. Group. In addition, she volunteers outside the fenceline with Harmony Hill in Mason County, a retreat for cancer patients and their families. “Frankly, I love to volunteer because it feels good,” said Berger. “When a mission is important to you, it’s easy to give what you can to it. For me, that means my time. Volunteering is a gift I give myself.” ABOVE: Leadership Kitsap 20 Under 40 award recipients Michelle Berger, Shop 57, Insulation Repair, Removal and Installation, and Nuclear Engineer Titus Woodson, Code 2300, Nuclear Engineering and Planning, stand in front of the iconic Hammerhead Crane at Puget Sound Naval Woodson is co-lead of the shipyard’s Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility. (PSNS & IMF photo by Scott Hansen) African-American Employee Resource Group and is a musician in the RIGHT: Michelle Berger (second from right), shipyard's volunteer orchestra. He also co-lead of the shipyard’s Women in Trades participates in school outreach activities Employee Resource Group, recently toured the Calibration Lab with other members from elementary to college level and of the ERG to learn about technologically children’s programs at his church. advanced equipment being used by “Growing up, I was a part of activities calibration personnel. (PSNS & IMF photo by that were only possible because of Wendy Hallmark) volunteers,” Woodson said. “I cannot repay all of those people so I volunteer as a way to pay it forward.” mission. That’s pretty cool.” In addition to having a spirit of Woodson is proud to work for the volunteerism in common, the pair also Navy, stating, “The work I do is have entrepreneurial streaks. ABOVE: Michelle Berger (right) represents Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate necessary for our country to be strong “My older brothers used to pay me to Maintenance Facility at the 2019 Seattle Women in Trades fair. (PSNS & IMF photo by and it is gratifying to part a part of it.” clean their rooms for them,” Berger said Robin Lee) The 20 Under 40 program is coordinated of her four siblings. “This started at a by Leadership Kitsap, a leadership young age so I made out pretty good for eventually graduating to a regular “I believe each individual and the work development initiative launched in 1995. an eight-year-old.” paycheck. “My first job was lifeguarding they do here is important.” Two to three shipyard employees graduate Woodson, on the other hand, looked and teaching swim lessons at age 15.” She added, “The shipyard promotes from the Leadership Kitsap program every around his neighborhood for business Both Berger and Woodson understand professional and personal growth year and applications are now available opportunities. the importance of the contributions they among our diverse workforce and for Leadership Kitsap Class of 2021. “I made my first dollar in elementary and their colleagues make at PSNS & IMF. provides a platform for individuals Information is on News You Can Use or call school cutting lawns,” he said, “I love the work we do,” Berger said. to have heart and still maintain our 360.536.8584 or 360.471.6634 for details.

6 • February 20, 2020 Salute February 20, 2020 Salute • 7 Two Civilian Service Ethics reminder — Know Voluntary Leave Transfer Program recipients in need of leave You responded; we’re listening Awards presented your obligations This program authorizes federal service employees to donate annual leave to other civilian employees who are experiencing a medical emergency or medical condition Workforce survey helps focus command initiatives for themselves or a family member. If you wish to donate annual leave or have PSNS & IMF Public Affairs Code 107, Office of Counsel questions about leave donation, please contact the Human Resources Office, 360-476- You responded. Processes. Following is a sample of the 2553 or visit Building 850, fifth floor, room 511; or fax your donation form to 360-476- command’s DEOCS analysis: Two long-time Puget Sound Just as there are restrictions on what 6669. Teammates currently in need of donations: TOP CONCERNS IDENTIFIED: Naval Shipyard & Intermediate a former government employee can do Code 109 Code 2300 Shop 56 • Communication Maintenance Facility employees when working for a contractor, there Kendra Fitch Norene Hermanson-Baker Rick Olmstead • Harassment and discrimination were presented with Navy are rules that apply to new government Code 120 James Morgan Shop 57 • Work life balance Meritorious Civilian Service Awards employees who previously worked for Meghan Moore Allexondra Noble Zachary Solaita • Workload and resources in honor of their outstanding service. a contractor. Code 125 Collin Smith Shop 64 • Command leadership Michael Barry served as Chief For example, a former contractor Colton Snyder Shop 26 Trenton Murray Some of the top positive factors Engineer from November 2015 until employee may be faced with a conflict Code 300 Kali Coughtry Frances Pryor-Swanson included engagement, trust in employee’s his retirement in January 2020. He of interest if they are assigned to Robert Gray Riley Hazard Shawn Walsh We’re listening. immediate supervisor, and job was responsible for the technical work on a matter involving a former Alexander Reyes Joshua Hubbell Shop 67 satisfaction. The survey indicates that the aspects of all nonnuclear work employer if the employee retained a Adrienne Draper Leah Ober Sarah Alvarez Code 400 Zachary Pearson Shop 71 PSNS & IMF Public Affairs workforce understands and is dedicated conducted upon naval vessels for financial interest in that company, such Matthew Stubblefield Andrea Skinner Ashley Caldwell to the mission and expresses a sense of PSNS & IMF. as a retirement plan or stock ownership. Code 600 Joshua Wagner Kaylie Contraro Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & pride and enthusiasm in their work. Michelle Tibke served as the Also, the employee should be sensitive Raelynn Luce Shop 31 Emily Frankowski Intermediate Maintenance Facility Bottom factors included organizational Engineering and Planning Manager to any perceived loss of impartiality Code 700 Shaun Yeadon Alexander Rosen invited the workforce to participate in a processes, senior leadership, and from December 2008 until her if they are asked to deal with matters Jesse Hannawacker Shop 38 Michael Swain II command climate survey April 19 – May inclusion at work. These have related retirement in 2020. She led the way involving a former employer, even if Michael Rasmussen Holly Bean Annilicia Wilson 17, 2019 conducted by the Defense Equal themes of employee’s perceptions of for continuous improvement using there is no financial interest. Code 900 Sherman Geeslin Shop 86 Opportunity Management Institute. communication and the fair execution Lean methodologies and initiatives. In either situation, the employee Marianne Macdonald Paige Gumm Kathleen Blackner The questionnaire, known as the of processes and outcomes. Scores "I am extremely appreciative all of should discuss the issue with their Code 1100 Robert Zick Shop 99 DEOMI Opportunity Climate Survey, indicate the perception that standards the efforts you both have done," said supervisor and ethics counsel. Katie Marcucci Samantha Zick Justin Coppinger commonly referred to as DEOCS, was are not applied fairly or equally, Capt. Dianna Wolfson, commander, When in doubt, ask your supervisor or Rebecca Phillips Shop 51 Natasha Keolanui Carter Gallimore completed by 3,045 employees, or 23.3% and that the workforce does not Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and call the Legal Office at 360-476-6597 to Kimberly Renner of the commands civilian and military perceive that future vision, goals, and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. learn more about government ethics. members. Information provided in the priorities are clearly communicated to "You are going to be sorely missed. results is vital to the command’s ability employees, or that workforce feedback You are going to leave a hole, and I New food trucks at PSNS & IMF: Fueling the mission FOOD TRUCK LOCATIONS: to identify and prioritize focus areas. is valued by the organization. think a lot of us here will feel that. “The feedback provided by 3,045 of our Comments and focus group feedback You are part of our shipyard family, Mobile 5 teammates helps us proactively assess validated scores and emphasized and even part of our history." Building 448, 5:50 - 6:25 a.m. what’s going well and what can be Dry Dock 6, 6:30 - 7 a.m. employees’ need for improved Buildings 873 & 983, 7:05 - 7:25 a.m. improved in the command,” said Capt. command communication. While Building 900, 7:30 - 7:55 a.m. Dianna Wolfson, commander, Puget employees feel they understand the Bus Lot Area, 9:20 - 9:40 a.m. Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate mission, they also feel there is not Recycling, 9:45 - 10:25 a.m. Maintenance Facility, in an all hands enough communication explaining how Dry Dock 6, 10:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. email Oct. 3, 2019. we are working to achieve command Mobile 4 According to Nicole Taylor, PSNS & goals related mission priorities. Burwell Gate, 5 - 5:45 a.m. IMF diversity and inclusion manager, WHAT’S NEXT? Building 460 (north), 6:30 - 7:20 a.m. each department dedicated time and The command has been working on Building 495 (east), 7:25 - 7:55 a.m. resources to conduct a thorough analysis several initiatives to address concerns Building 502, 9:05 - 9:15 a.m. of their department’s survey results. Building 495 (east), 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. shared by employees in the DEOCS. Building 431, 10:25 - 10:55 a.m. Departments established DEOMI teams To improve communication, future Building 457, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to create action plans based on the issues of Salute will have status updates analysis of the department’s reports. regarding ongoing projects, and more Times and locations may change due to Each department head briefed their information about how the command demand or shipyard needs. organization’s results and action plans is addressing the issues brought up in For more information on services ABOVE: Puget Sound Naval shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility employees visit one provided by EFS, call 360-627-2096. to command leadership, allowing the survey. Look for the DEOCS graphic of the new Employee Food Serves mobile canteens Feb. 4. collaboration and knowledge sharing above on future communications between departments. indicating the connection between your Have you seen the new bright orange "Our mobile canteen fleet had not been The new trucks sport high visibility and THE RESULTS feedback and the command’s actions. and blue mobile canteens driving around updated in almost two decades and has bright graphics making them easy to spot. The survey analysis comes from two Command climate surveys typically Capt. Dianna Wolfson, commander, Puget the shipyard? Jan. 27, 2020, Employee slowly gone from five trucks to one," said They were designed so all food service areas: (1) employee answers to survey occur annually. PSNS & IMF will conduct Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate food Services rolled out two new food Chad Davis, EFS general manager. equipment (coolers, hot food displays, questions and (2) employee comments. the next DEOCS survey in 2021 to allow Maintenance Facility presented a Navy service vehicles, Mobile 4 and Mobile "Our job is the 'fuel the Mission,' and coffee machines, etc.) can be repaired or Meritorious Civilian Service Award to Based on the results, the command overall departments time to implement action Michelle Tibke (top, pictured with her son) 5. The food trucks join the fleet of older we were not consistently meeting that replaced with minimal impact to service, experienced and upward trend from plans in order to gain feedback from and Michael Barry (above) Jan. 31. (PSNS & models that have been servicing the task with our trucks. New trucks were a reducing future repair costs extending the 2017 in all factors except Organizational employees on effectiveness of their efforts. IMF photos by Wendy Hallmark) shipyard since 1992. necessity to serve our patrons." trucks' life cycle.

8 • February 20, 2020 Salute February 20, 2020 Salute • 9 Stephens Honored as Shipyard hosts second Labor Management Summit Recreation & Rideshare APS of the Year Tacoma Vanpool: Need riders; depart at 6 a.m. from 56th and Alaska Street in Tacoma and G lot at 4:10 p.m. Text 253- 324-7555.

Federal Way Vanpool: Need riders. Depart Federal Way Twin Lakes Park and Ride at 5:30 a.m. and G Lot at 4:10 p.m. Call or text 360-340-1480.

Pierce Transit Vanpool: Three seats available on Pierce Transit Vanpool from Tacoma. Pick up at 73rd & Hosmer (Shiloh Inn) at 5:10 a.m. and 6th Avenue Park-n-Ride at 5:20 a.m. Arrives G Lot at 6 a.m. and departs at 4:10 p.m. Call 360-476-6769.

ABOVE: Mary Bacon, IFPTE president, represented her organization at the second Labor Rideshare ad policy Management Summit. (PSNS & IMF photo by Scott Hansen) To post a Rideshare ad, email psns.pao. The second Puget Sound Naval Shipyard officers of BMTC and IFPTE, and leaders [email protected] or come to Building 850, ABOVE: Jeremy Stephens, 2019 Assistant Production Superintendent of the Year. & Intermediate Maintenance Facility from the Human Resources Office. fifth floor, Congressional and Public Labor Management Summit was held The purpose of the summit was Affairs Office to fill out an ad form. All February 4. for attendees to come together in information is subject to use in Salute — Dan Bell, Chair of the Assistant Production The summit was hosted by the shipyard collaboration to build relationships print and online. Superintendent committee commander, and the presidents of between labor, management and human Bremerton Metal Trades Council and resources in support of the shipyard's The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard International Federation of Professional employees and mission. The summit Recreation opportunities & Intermediate Maintenance Facility and Technical Engineers. included guest speakers and teambuilding DoD civilians and their escorted guests Assistant Production Superintendent Attendees included Capt. Dianna exercises designed to foster cooperation can enjoy recreational services on base Association announced Jeremy Stephens Wolfson, commander, Puget Sound Naval and candid discourse to strengthen a including bowling alleys, movie theaters as the 2019 Assistant Production Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance foundation for future parnerships. and restaurants. Upcoming opportunities: Superintendent of the Year. Facility, department heads, trade Wolfson also announced her plans to Stephens has been a member of the superintendents, chief stewards and convene a third summit this summer. Tubing at Snoqualmie: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., APSA since 2016 and was the associations’ Feb. 29. Enjoy an afternoon of tubing president in 2018 and 2019. He started down some incredible runs. No special his career at the shipyard in 2001 and is Hard Hat Heroes—shining a spotlight on skills required for this fun-for-all-ages currently the nuclear director for Shop high-performing teammates romp. $59/adults 13+, $57/ages 6-12, 11/17, Shipfitters and Sheetmetal. $34/ages 5 & under. Stephens actively participates in APSA sponsored events, giving of his time to Build & Brew Terrariums: 6 - 8 p.m. help others and ensure the association’s March 12, Samuel Adams Brewhouse, commitments are met. Some of the events April 1 Sept. 2 NBK-Bremerton. Create the perfect plant sponsored by the APSA are the Shipyards’ May 6 Oct. 7 piece to enjoy in your home or office. “Can you see me now?” campaign, West June 3 Nov. 4 Simple. Cheap. Unique! $20/person. Sound Tech Scholarship Luncheons and the Retsil Veterans Christmas Party. July 8 Dec. 2 Snowshoe on Hurricane Ridge: 7:30 According to his colleagues, Stephens Aug. 5 a.m. - 6 p.m., March 14. Take part in some uses a personal approach when it comes Blood drives are held at Building 1106, second floor, room 214 from of the finest snowshoeing in the Olympics to the growth and development of his 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. each month. All civilian and military personnel may surrounded by stunning 360-degree personnel and takes particular interest in alpine views. Level III. $42/person. mentoring his shop’s general foremen. As attend. Day shift employees are encouraged to come prior to 3 p.m. nuclear director, he is a highly sought after so swing shift employees have time to donate. Time is allowed with Spring Cleaning Basics: 6 - 8 p.m. March subject matter expert, always working to supervisor approval. Save a life. Give the gift of blood. In Episode 16 of Hard Hat Heroes, we meet members of the USS Connecticut (SSN 22) 24, NBK-Bangor Recreation Center. Learn drive improvement in execution. To this Project Team, who completed a continuous maintenance availability a day early. The some basic tips and tricks to make spring end, Stephens formed a Nuclear Director project entailed nearly 8,000 man days of work, which returned Connecticut to the cleaning a breeze. Free. Community of Practice to provide a 360-476-3809 • www.militarydonor.com fleet mission ready and more capable than ever. View the video on the Puget Sound forum for sharing trade knowledge across Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility YouTube page. To register or see more opportunities, all four naval shipyards. visit kitsap.navylifepnw.

10 • February 20, 2020 Salute February 20, 2020 Salute • 11 APPLY NOW FOR LEADERSHIPKITSAP 2020-2021 Do you want to develop your leadership skills? Network with a broad cross-section of people who will be shaping Kitsap's future? Develop yourself as an engaged community leader? Then Leadership Kitsap is for you!

Applications for Leadership Kitsap Class of 2020-2021 are due March 9.

The Leadership Kitsap Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1993 whose mission is to promote informed and committed civic volunteerism. The year-long program is designed to help participants: • Acquire a fuller sense of the critical issues affecting Kitsap County and develop the leadership skills necessary to motivate and engage others in collaborative efforts to resolve them. • Build relationships ABOVE: Chris Meyer (fourth row, second from left), new employee • Strengthen community networks orientation program manager, and Alex Cervantes (back row, far left), employee development program manager, from Code 1180, Command University, were selected for the Leadership Kitsap Class of 2018, The program lasts 10 months starting in late pictured above at the Seabeck Conference Center in September 2017. August 2020 to end of June 2021, and requires a personal time commitment, after hours and some Forward completed essays to Code 1180, Command weekends. Employees are granted official time off University, at [email protected] for participation during normal working hours to by close of business March 9. If your essay is selected, attend (approximately 13 days). Employees are not you will be contacted for an interview with a panel of compensated for required after hours and weekend PSNS & IMF Leadership Kitsap Alumni. Two applicants participation. Applicants must be a GS-11 (or above) will be selected for sponsorship and will apply directly or a WG-10 (or above). to Leadership Kitsap via electronic application (due April 8) and will participate in an interview process To be sponsored by PSNS & IMF; submit an essay through Leadership Kitsap before selection is complete. (approximately 500 words) detailing your: Students are responsible for $250 of the tuition fee; • Academic and/or professional achievements the rest is paid by PSNS & IMF. • Past and/or present community involvement • Goals or aspirations for volunteering in the Visit the Leadership Kitsap page on Code 1180's community SharePoint site to download and print the • Leadership qualities informational trifold. More information is also available • Key issues facing Kitsap County on Leadership Kitsap's website, LeadershipKitsap.org.

Call 360-471-6634 or 360-782-1058 for more information.

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