THE ASHINGTON URVEYOR W S DEC. 18, 2017

By MCSN Michael Botts GW ANNIVERSARY

GEORGE WASHINGTON: FEB. 22, 1732 - DEC. 14, 1799

By MC3 Jamin Gordon GO NAVY, BEAT ARMY

NAVY - ARMY FOOTBALL GAME The Washington Surveyor SAILOR of the Commanding Officer CAPT Glenn Jamison WEEK 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

Editors MC3 Devin Bowser MC3 Kashif Basharat MCSN Julie Vujevich

Content MC2 Alora Blosch MC2 Jessica Gomez MC2 Bryan Mai MC2 Anna Van Nuys MC3 Joshua DuFrane MC3 Jamin Gordon MC3 Shayla Hamilton MC3 Trey Hutcheson MC3 Alan Lewis MC3 Brian Sipe MC3 Kristen Yarber MCSN Oscar Moreno MCSN Marlan Sawyer MCSA Michael Botts MCSA Adam Ferrero MCSA Steven Young LN2 JOSEPH SHAW

DEPARTMENT: Legal Department The Washington Surveyor is an authorized WHEN I JOINED THE NAVY: August 2011 publication for Sailors serving aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). Contents herein are not the visions of, HOMETOWN: Memphis, TN or endorsed by the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the Department REASON I JOINED THE NAVY: “It was a change of pace. At of the Navy or the Commanding Officer of USS George Washington. All news first, I didn’t know if I would like it, but being an LN sparked my releases, photos or information for passion for law. Now I’m planning to go to law school.” publication in The Washington Surveyor must be submitted to the Public Affairs FAVORITE PART OF MY JOB: “It’s a lot of fun. There’s Officer (7726). always something interesting going on. We have a lot of people come through legal, and I like being able to lend them a helping hand when we can.” *For comments and concerns regarding The Washington Surveyor, email the editor at [email protected]* On the cover: (1797) A portrait of George Washington (The Constable-Hamilton Portrait). (Oil Painting by Gilbert Stuart) PHOTO of theWEEK

W(Dec. 8, 2017) - CS2 Angel Castillo waits to be frocked with other selectees during the GW petty officer frocking ceremony at Huntington Hall. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Jessica Gomez)

QUESTIONSof theWEEK

Q: What Aqueous Film Forming Foam stations are injection only? DC A: 1, 2, 11, 12

Q: What is the periodicity of Maintenance Requirement Card S-1? 3M A: SEMIANNUALLY OR DURING EACH UPKEEP PERIOD, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Q: Where can you find the command safety policy? SAFETY A: ON THE GEORGE WASHINGTON INTRANET UNDER SAFETY DEPARTMENT. DEPARTMENT in the SPOTLIGHT

(December 4, 2017) Legalman 2nd Class Joseph Shaw, a Sailor assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), conducts morning legal procedures on the floating accommodation facility (FAF). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Apprentice Adam Ferrero) LEGAL By MCSA Adam Ferrero Sailor’s work is never ington. “We also provide a small tive Service),” said Heath. “We done. While this phrase scope of legal assistance to Sailors also help Sailors with personal A might apply to many de- on the ship.” legal matters.” partments aboard the Nimitz-class Accomplishing this goal can be As George Washington settles aircraft carrier USS George Wash- broken down into several day-to- into life in the shipyard during the ington (CVN 73), for the legal day duties. Refueling and Complex Overhaul department in particular, it might According to Legalman 1st (RCOH) process, the Sailors in le- hit especially close to home. With Class Monica Heath, lead petty gal are seeing a shift in the sorts of only seven Sailors in the entire officer of the legal department legal issues the Sailors who come department, legal is always hard at aboard George Washington, daily to them are dealing with. work servicing George Washington responsibilities include prepar- “Being underway, you’re not Sailors. ing for administrative separation going to have a lot of domes- “The purpose of Legal is to boards, non-judicial punishment tic violence cases or substance ensure adherence to the UCMJ (NJP) processes, Executive Officer abuse cases,” said Heath. “Now (Uniform Code of Military Jus- Inquiry (XOI) process, disciplinary that we’re here in the yards, it’s tice) and all other applicable DoD review boards (DRB) and conduct- changed from things like derelic- (Department of Defense) and Navy ing general legal correspondence. tion of duty or not showing up to instructions,” said Legalman 1st “We communicate with CNAL places on the ship on time, to UAs Class Katie Holden, the assis- (Commander, Naval Air Forces), (Unauthorized Absence); people tant lead petty officer of the legal outlying legal service offices, and just not showing up to work.” department aboard George Wash- NCIS (Naval Criminal Investiga- The legal department isn’t just involved in punishment, however. They provide mentorship as well. “Sometimes Sailors come in here, and they’re really on a downward spiral,” said Heath. “We see people, all ranks, at the worst point in their career some- times. We’re not biased. We don’t judge. We have to do our job, but also remember that these people are human beings, and they make mistakes. No matter how big or small they are, we try and help them. We play a part in the re- habilitation process. We may not always see the end result, but after a Sailor has committed miscon- duct, whether or not they’ve been awarded Navy punishment, we try to steer them on the right track by offering positive words of encour- agement and guidance.” Guidance from legal comes, not just in the form of corrective ac- tion, but also as advice for Sailors with personal or financial matters to attend to. “There’s a lot of money-hungry (Dec. 1, 2017) – LN1 Katie Holden, left, the assistant LPO of GW’s Legal department, and LN1 Monica Heath, the LPO GW’s Legal department, pose for a photo on the FAF. (U.S. businesses out here looking to take Navy photo by MCSA Adam Ferrero) advantage of Sailors, and we try and prevent that from happening,” said Holden. “The judge and mini- “We see people, all ranks, at the worst point judge look at contracts somewhat, in their career sometimes. We’re not biased. but they also advise people to go We don’t judge. We have to do our job, but to the appropriate legal office off the ship, usually Regent Legal also remember that these people are human Service in Norfolk, where they can beings, and they make mistakes.” provide a broader scope of legal assistance. They can actually draft - LN1 Monica Heath letters and speak on behalf of a client.” Holden said that her favorite part even on a daily basis, but some- George Washington came to New- of her job is working with her de- times on an hourly basis,” said port News, but that such an in- partment. With so many different Heath. “It can change at any time, crease is to be expected during a duties, having a close-knit team because at any time something can shipyard tour. that help keep each other motivat- happen that turns into a legal mat- Whether it’s filing paperwork, ed is very important to staying on ter for the ship.” fielding legal questions or simply top of the workload. Holden said that the workload helping out a fellow Sailor, a Le- “Our priority list changes, not for legal has quadrupled since galman’s work is never done.

WINTER DRIVING SAFETY STAY SAFE! By MCSN Michael Botts

he holiday season is a time for cheer and joy. Everyone is get- Tting together with their families, eating bountiful dinners and making those long drives to distant family members houses. On the other hand, the holiday season is also the time for inclement weather conditions, but with proper planning and situational awareness you can have a safe, joyful holiday season. Driving during the winter can be a dangerous task, but with safe driving techniques you can get to your destina- tion safely. “Making sure that you are driving safely in winter weather conditions to avoid accidents is extremely import- ant,” said Hospitalman Danielle Giard, a Sailor aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN “Make sure all personnel dress ac- though staying warm is important, it is 73). “Safe driving can consisit of not cordingly, and have their proper cold even more important to make sure you speeding and increasing following dis- weather gear on so they don’t get sick are using them safely. tances when the weather is inclement. or catch a cold,”said Firecontrolman 1st “Space heaters cause a lot of fires As well as driving safely, paying Class Vernon Jackson, a Sailor aboard during the holiday season,” said Jack- attention to your surroundings is a great the Washington. “If you got it, don it.” son. “ If you are going to be using one way to stay safe this holiday season. Furthermore, taking winter precau- make sure you monitor it and don’t “Common causes of injuries this time tions at your home is essential in having leave them unattended, and be mindful of year are slips, trips and falls,” said a safe holiday season. of having them near anything that can Giard. “As we all know, the sidewalks “Make sure you have cold weather catch on fire easily.” and roads get very slippery, especially kits at your home,” said Jackson. “ The holidays are a fun, happy time in Virginia, where we get this wintery There’s kits you can buy that have shov- for everyone. Especially for those in mix of rain and snow, so you should els in case it snows, and ice melters, the military who don’t get to see their wear some sort of snow boots or winter like salt and sand, to prepare your drive- families all that often. Regardless if you weather shoes to avoid slipping on the way and sidewalks to prevent slipping are staying home or driving to family ice.” on the ice.” members houses this holiday season, Also, this time of year the tempera- It can get cold during the holiday be aware of your surroundings and take ture tends to drop, so Sailors should season, and many people use space proper safety precautions to have a safe make sure they are dressing according- heaters to keep their homes warm. Even holiday season. ly. GEORGE WASHINGTON

W(Aug. 7, 2015) - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits the Eastern Pacific Ocean. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, are en route to conduct a hull-swap with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) after serving seven years as the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier in Yokosuka, Japan.. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Chris Cavagnaro) AMERICA’S FIRST PRESIDENT By MCSN Michael Botts & THE SHIPS BEARING HIS NAME

eorge Washington was Amer- the new Continental Navy. She was laid the Cold War because of her nuclear ica’s first president. He is down on August 2, 1776. Since she was deterrence capabilities. Although she Gconsidered the “father of the still being built and the British forces never fired a missile at an enemy target, country” due to the vital role he played were threating an advance on Philadel- she was the first to launch a Polaris in the formation of our nation before phia in 1777, instead of letting her be missile from a submerged submarine at and after the American Revolutionary taken by the British, the Washington the Atlantic Missile Test Range on July War. He was born February 22, 1732 was scuttled incomplete on November 20, 1960. After completing 55 deterrent in Pope’s Creek, Colony of Virginia, 2, 1777, to prevent her capture. Her patrols in her 25-year career, she was British America, which is now present upper half was burned in the water, and decommissioned on January 24, 1985. day Virginia. Washington passed away the remaining bottom half was salvaged The latest ship to be named after on December 14, 1799, in his home in and sold in Philadelphia. Washington is the Nimitz-class aircraft Mount Vernon, Virginia. Another ship named after our first carrier USS George Washington (CVN Because of his actions and the role he President was USS George Washington 73). played in the formation of our country (SSBN 598), which was the United She is the sixth out of ten Nim- during and after the war, the U.S. Navy States’ first nuclear-powered fleet ballis- itz-class nuclear-powered aircraft has bestowed several of its vessels with tic missile submarine. carriers to be built. The Washington his name. She was the lead ship of her class of was commissioned on July 4, 1992, One being the USS Washington nuclear ballistic missile submarines. at Naval Station Norfolk. On May 20, (1776), which was one of the first thir- She was commissioned on Decem- 1994, the Washington departed Norfolk teen frigates authorized by congress for ber 30, 1959 and was essential during for its maiden deployment. She was the first nuclear-powered surface warship to be permanently stationed outside of the Continental United States. She has been in service for the past 25 years and is entering her half-life period. The Washington will be undergoing an over- haul period in the shipyards at Newport News, Virginia for the next four years. After which, she will continue doing her job patrolling the seas and keeping our nation safe for the next 25 years of her service life. George Washington is a founding father of the United States of America. Before he became our first president, he was a soldier who fought in the French and Indian War. Without George Washington, many believe the United States would not have existed, at least not as we know it today. Washington’s legacy continues to live on daily from being pictured on the one dollar bill, to having The Spirit of Freedom defend W(Feb. 1919) - The photo shows some of the crew of the George Washington cheering the the nation. home coming soldiers (quoted from the original World War I era caption). (U.S. Army Signal Corps photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command)

W(1919) - Sailors watch George Washington arrive in New York Harbor W(Dec. 30, 1959) - Commisioning of the nuclear submarine George from the World War I peace confrence in France, 8 July 1919. (U.S. Washington (SSBN-598) at the E.B. Company. (U.S. Navy photo Navy photo by U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command) courtesy of Scott Koen) NAVY - ARMY FOOTBALL GAME

W(Dec 9, 2017) Navy Midshipmen running back Malcolm Perry (10) rushes the ball against the during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY (Photo courtesy of www.navysports.com) GO NAVY, BEAT ARMY By MC3 Jamin Gordon

ports bring about a sense of during the 118th game. mascot and the victory bells. The comradery while encouraging Sailors across the fleet gathered bells are rung when Navy wins S a healthy dose of competition. together to watch the game and the game. Victory bells sounded It is a positive outlet for people to show their Navy pride while build- throughout the fleet for the past blow-off steam while bridging the ing friendships. 14 years until the Army broke this gap. The annual Army-Navy game “I watch the game every year,” streak in 2016. Although this makes is a prime example of forging said Interior Communications Elec- two consecutive years that victory friendships through rivalry. At the trician 3rd Class Victoria Hurlbutt, bells couldn’t be sounded, it didn’t end of the day, it’s a friendly compe- a Sailor aboard the Nimitz-class keep Navy’s fans from enjoying the tition amongst brothers-in-arms. aircraft carrier USS George Wash- game. The Army-Navy game began in ington (CVN 73). “This year I went Losing 14-13, Dec. 9 marke 1890 when Cadet Dennis Michie to a get together at a friend’s house two years in a row that victory bells convinced the United States Military to watch the game with some of our were left silent. This loss left some Academy (USMA) to bring sports friends.” fans disappointed. to West Point. Saturday, Dec. 9, Just as watching the infamous While Midshipmen fans suffered the United States Naval Academy game is tradition for Hurlbutt, the a loss, Black Knight fans reveled in (USNA) Midshipmen continued Army-Navy game has a few tra- victory. Despite the outcome of the their tradition against the USMA ditions of its own. Some of them game, the Army-Navy game served Black Knights, in Philadelphia include the 13th Company, the goat its purpose by bringing friends and TEAM 1 2 3 4

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W(Dec 9, 2017) Navy Midshipmen running back Malcolm Perry (10) rushes for a touchdown against the Army Black Knights during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. (Photo byDanny Wild)

“I like watching the game with my friends because we can re- act off each other’s energy and hype each other up.”

(DecW 9, 2017) The Navy Midshipmen take the field for action against the Army Black Knights for the 118th Army Navy game at Lincoln Financial Field. ( Photo by Bill Streicher) - IC3 Victora Hurlbutt

families closer through friendly Williams, a Sailor aboard George typically watches the game with his competition. Washington, enjoys a healthy dose family. Unfortunately this year he Machinist Mate 2nd Class of sibling rivalry with his sister. was on duty, so he viewed the game Corey Robinson, a Sailor aboard “My sister is an Army veteran,” alone. George Washington, bonds with said Williams. “Usually each year Whether a Sailor is like Wil- his son each year by watching the after we win the game, I like to call liams, watching the game alone, or Army-Navy game. her and talk smack about how the like Hurlbutt, watching the game “I was mad when we loss,” said Navy is ‘better’ than the Army. It’s with friends, this event still gives Robinson. “We missed by a wide all in good fun.” a common bond between personnel left, which was crazy because we Although the Navy didn’t walk and their loved ones. have a really good kicker. Even away as victors, it didn’t stop Wil- “I like watching the game with though we were disappointed, it liams’ Navy pride and confidence in my friends because we can react off was still a good experience for us to his team. each other’s energy and hype each enjoy our own tradition of watching “Even though we lost, there other up,” said Hurlbutt. the game together.” wasn’t much my sister could say,” In the spirit of friendship and While Robinson looks forward said Williams. “It’s not like we good fun, everyone is looking for- to bonding with his son while watch- got blown-out. It was a very close ward to cheering their team on in ing the game, Aviation Boatswain’s game.” next year’s Army-Navy game. Mate (Fueling) 1st Class Alan Just like Robinson, Williams DECEMBER is

AIDS AWARENESS MONTH By MCSA Steven Young

ecember is human immu- one else. Years ago, you could not nodeficiency virus (HIV)/ “The number one stay in the Navy with HIV, but now acquired immunodeficien- with the medical advancements you D thing that a Sailor cy syndrome (AIDS) awareness can.” month, recognized to enlighten can do is get Although there has been tremen- Sailors of the dangers of contract- informed. Know what dous progression in the manage- ing the virus and providing them the real culprit is, ment of HIV in recent years, Sail- with the knowledge and means to understand how it is ors can circumvent the possibility protect themselves from infection. of contracting HIV altogether. The The medical professionals aboard communicable and transmission and of HIV is greatly the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier how it is contracted, decreased by avoiding certain activ- USS George Washington (CVN 73) and from that place ities. are available to all GW Sailors to of being informed, “There are high risk activities guide them in staying healthy and they can make the to certainly avoid,” said Beasley. remaining fit for service. “Those include [intravenous] drug “The goal for the Navy is that right decisions.” use, unprotected sex, and multiple HIV has as little impact on a Sail- sexual partners. The more sexual or’s career as possible,” said LCDR - HM1 Chamu Chimhau partners someone has, the higher Daniel Beasley, the Senior Medical the risk is of contracting any sex- Officer aboard George Washington. ually transmitted infection (STI). “The advancement in the medical ease like high blood pressure that Anal intercourse in homosexual treatment of HIV has gotten so can be managed. If it’s managed relationships is also a higher risk good that HIV is now considered a appropriately, that Sailor can live activity than vaginal intercourse, chronic disease or long-term dis- a long healthy life just like any- and the theory is that there is more trauma. Those four activities are considered to be the higher risk ac- tivities when it comes to the trans- mission of HIV. Certainly condoms when worn consistently are effec- tive at preventing HIV.” Aside from avoiding high-risk activities, Sailors can protect them- selves from illnesses simply by learning about them and how they are transmitted. “I council patients all the time on sexually transmitted infections,” said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Chamu Chimhau, the Preventative Medicine Technician aboard George Washington. “I educate them so that they can be empowered with information. The number one thing that a Sailor can do is get informed. Know what the real culprit is, un- derstand how it is communicable and how it is contracted, and from that place of being informed, they can make the right decisions. The Navy isn’t really in the business of telling Sailors how to live in their personal lives, but at the same time they are expected to make the best decisions for their health because we are only as strong as each indi- vidual Sailor.” In a more positive light, HIV is not a very common illness seen in the military. 11 years and in total I’ve seen less al billet, every Sailor is screened “Compared to other illnesses and than five cases.” for HIV before they report to this medical conditions it’s impact is Regular screenings are a great command. And of course, if a Sail- rather low,” said Chimhau speak- way for Sailors to stay abreast of or wants get screened or tested all ing of HIV. “When you compare it their health and take the appropri- they have to do is come to medical to some of the other STIs, HIV is ate measures to receive treatment if say that they’d like to get checked.” at the lower part of the spectrum. need be. Sailors are the backbone of the There are more common sexually “There are two main cases where Navy and should be in overall good transmitted diseases (STDs) and we do screenings,” said Beasely. health to do their jobs and contrib- STIs such as chlamydia, gonor- “Every Sailor is required to have an ute to the Navy’s success. GWs rhea, and syphilis. HIV is a rari- HIV screening at least once every medical professionals are there to ty. It doesn’t really come up that two years. HIV screenings are also provide Sailors with the informa- often. Right now, in this command, done in cases where Sailors may tion and resources needed to protect I haven’t personally come across have been exposed to some other themselves and continue to serve to any cases. I’ve been in the Navy for STI. Since this is an operation- the best of their ability. Trump Signs Fiscal NAVY Year 2018 Defense NEWS Authorization By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity

President Donald J. Trump signed the fiscal year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act into law during a White House ceremony Dec. 12. The act calls for $626 billion for the department’s base budget and an- other $66 billion for operations. The act includes a 2.4 percent pay raise for military personnel. The act authorizes the department to spend money but the appropria- tions bill--which actually provides the funds--is still in Congress. U.S. Military: ‘Greatest Fighting Force’ “This historic legislation demon- WWASHINGTON (Dec. 12, 2017) President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and senior military leaders, signs H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act strates our unwavering commitment for fiscal year 2018, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, Dec. 12, 2017. (White House to our men and women in uniform-- photo by Stephanie Chasez/Released) the greatest fighting force in the his- might,” Trump said. “This legislation marines. tory of the world--and we’re making will enhance our readiness ... and “Finally, the defense bill authorizes it a lot better than even that,” Trump modernize our forces and help pro- major investments in our military’s said before signing the bill. vide our service members with the greatest weapon of all: its warriors,” The president said the legislation tools that they need to fight and to he said. “The NDAA increases the “represents a momentous step toward win.” size of the American armed forces rebuilding our military and securing Defeating ISIS for the first time in seven years, and the future for our children.” The act authorizes funding for the it provides our military service mem- Trump added, “In recent years, our continued campaign to defeat the Is- bers with their largest pay increase in military has undergone a series of lamic State of Iraq and Syria, Trump eight years.” deep budget cuts that have severely said. “As you know, we’ve won in The president called on Congress impacted our readiness, shrunk our Syria, we’ve won in Iraq,” the pres- to complete the job by eliminating capabilities and placed substantial ident said. “But they spread to other sequestration and passing the appro- burdens on our warfighters. History areas and we’re getting them as fast priations bill. teaches us that when you weaken as they spread.” “We must work across party lines your defenses, you invite aggres- The act also improves missile de- to give our heroic troops the equip- sion.” fense capabilities in face of the dan- ment, resources and support that they The president recalled George ger from North Korea, the president have earned a thousand times over,” Washington’s belief, that to be pre- said. The act also upgrades the Army he said. “Together, we will send a pared for war is one of the most ef- and Marine Corps ground combat clear message to our allies and a firm fective means of preserving peace. vehicles, allows for the purchase of warning to our enemies and adversar- “With the signing of this defense new Joint Strike Fighter aircraft and ies: America is strong, proud, deter- bill, we accelerate the process of paves the way for Virginia-class sub- mined and ready.” fully restoring America’s military CVN HEALTH/WELLNESS