THE ASHINGTON URVEYOR W S August 26, 2019

THIRD TIME’S A CHARM PG. 12 CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE

6 MMs in Naval Aviation An inside look at MMs’ contributions to Naval Aviation

8 PRT Preparation Getting ready for the next PRT cycle

12 GW’s Flag Football Team Off and running toward another championship title

16 PT boats make waves A look back at this week in Naval history

Around the Fleet Gravely conducts PASSEX 18 with Royal Danish Navy 2 ■ The Washington Surveyor THE ASHINGTON URVEYOR W S August 26, 2019

USS George Washington (CVN 73)

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The Washington Surveyor is an authorized publication for Sailors serving aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). Contents herein are not the visions of, or endorsed by the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Navy or the Commanding Officer of USS George Washington. All news releases, photos or information for publication in The Washington Surveyor must be submitted to the Public Affairs Officer. The Washington Surveyor ■ 3 SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT

RP3 Ismael Cazarez

HOMETOWN: Heber, California

WHERE HE WORKS: Command Religious Ministries (CRMD)

WHY HE JOINED: He felt he needed more time to decide what he wanted to do with his life

HOBBIES: Concerts, listening to music, playing guitar and piano, working out

WHY THIS SAILOR WAS NOMINATED: RP3 Cazarez has been assigned to USS George Washington since October 2017. He is the assistant work center supervisor for CRMD and is preparing to take over as the WCS. RP3 is an Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 151 in Hampton. He is currently taking college classes online through the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. working toward an Advanced Professional General Music Studies Certificate while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. RP3 Cazarez is also applying for an appointment to the United States Naval Academy.

4 ■ The Washington Surveyor GEORGE WASHINGTON’S NEWEST WARRIORS

ABE3 Shakera Alexander AOAN Isaiah Wood IT3 Nathaniel Trembley

ABHAN Raheim Rhodd ASAA Dathan Clayton IT3 William Turner AT3 Shean Cain DC3 Christopher Coyle

CSSA Kelsi Wallace ET2 Jason Henshawe

CSSN Demetrius Davis ET2 Tyler Forest

EMN2 Zachary Boutelle ETN1 Michelle Valdez

EMN3 Javon Johnson ETN2 Alexander Kersey

EN2 Arnazha Dawkins ETN2 Cierra Serfas

ETN1 Garey Bostick FC2 Chelsea Aaron ETN2 Christopher Holley FC3 Courtney Ysaquirre

ETN3 Ian Brown HM1 Steven Salgado

HM1 Steven Salgado HM2 Doroteo Chavez

HM3 Ryu Tuifao HM3 Anthony Galindo

HN Tristen Smith MC3 Trey Hutcheson

MM3 Loumir Malapitan PRAN Shaquan Brownlee

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MMN2 Kathleen Wiggs

MMN2 Logan Kooy MMN2 Patrick Mellon

MMN2 Perry Peneveta

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MMN3 Tyler Hanson

YN1 Christopher Mesa

YN3 David Medina

ESWS EAWS EIWS Coordinators Coordinators Coordinators

HMC Knesha Wimbush AOC Volario Lott ITC Xica Johnson CSC Joe Magri CSC Jose Valencia CTT1 Nicollette Jeffery

The Washington Surveyor ■ 5 Machinist’s Mates: Supporting RCOH and Naval Aviation

Story by MC2 Marlan Sawyer, Photos by MC3 Michael Botts

The rate of machinist’s mate has a long repair (organizational and intermediate intermediate level) marine boilers, pumps, and proud history in the United States Navy. level) ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary forced draft blowers, and heat exchangers; Established in 1880 as finisher, the rate equipment, and outside machinery, such as: perform tests, transfers, and inventory of changed names a couple of times before steering engine, hoisting machinery, food lubricating oils, fuels, and water; maintain being settled as machinist’s mate in 1904. preparation equipment, refrigeration and records and reports; and generate and stow According to the Navy CyberSpace air conditioning equipment, windlasses, industrial gases.” website on enlisted jobs, “Machinist’s elevators, and laundry equipment; With such a wide array of skills and mates (non-nuclear) operate, maintain, and operate and maintain (organizational and responsibilities, the machinist’s mates

6 ■ The Washington Surveyor in George Washington’s engineering In addition to air separation, the unique department prove the value and versatility “With such a wide skillset of machinist’s mates ensures a of the rate to the ship and to the Navy as a array of skills and steady level of work whether out to sea, whole. tied up to the pier, or during a maintenance Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Austin responsibilities, the period. Huizar, a Sailor assigned to work control, machinist’s mates in The current refueling complex shares how machinist’s mates positively overhaul (RCOH) environment enables impact the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington’s them to put their skills to the test in. Sailors George Washington (CVN 73). from engineering department, such as “The main ways that machinist’s mates engineering Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Larissa Pruitt, and engineering department support naval department prove auxiliary division leading petty officer, aviation is through the catapult shop and have provided significant support to [oxygen and nitrogen] shop,” said Huizar. the value and accomplishing major ship milestones while “The catapult shop makes sure that all versatility of the rate in RCOH. of the machinery is up to date and fully “The machinist’s mate is like the Swiss functioning in order to operate the catapult to the ship and to the army knife of the Navy,” said Pruitt. “Since that launch the jets. As for [oxygen and being in the shipyards, we have repaired all nitrogen], we create aviator’s breathing Navy as a whole.” four aircraft elevators, started the five-year oxygen and we also have a cryogenic engine is frozen to negative 320 degrees catapult inspection, restored fire pumps plant that creates liquid oxygen and liquid Fahrenheit to separate nitrogen, and to support Ready to Flood operations, nitrogen. The liquid oxygen is used as negative 297 degrees Fahrenheit to and refurbished the air conditioner and aviator’s breathing oxygen and the liquid separate oxygen. refrigeration units.” nitrogen is used as gaseous nitrogen for Air separation is vital to the mission of As a rate that has been around for the airplane tires because it expands and George Washington, regardless of where roughly 140 years, machinist’s mates will contracts less at various altitudes.” the ship finds herself in her life cycle. continue to make an impact throughout In order to convert each gas into liquid According to navy.mil article, “O2N2 Plants the surface fleet and the naval aviation form, the air expansion engine lowers the Bring Life to Airwing Pilot,” O2N2 plants community. The hard work of the temperature of the air to reach negative provide oxygen to the aviators, nitrogen to machinist’s mates ensures that George boiling points, separating oxygen and the air wing, and gas forms of both for use Washington will have a successful redelivery nitrogen from air. The air in the expansion throughout the ship. to the fleet.

The Washington Surveyor ■ 7 The Pursuit of Outstanding: GW’s PRT is on the Horizon

Story by MC3 Michael Botts, Photos by MC3 Trey Hutcheson

The Navy physical readiness test Washington (CVN 73). “If I had to pick improved performance; this includes proper (PRT) is a bi-annual fitness test that every which portion of the PRT is most difficult hydration daily.” Sailor must take and pass with a score of for Sailors, besides the [Body Composition According to guidelines from the U.S. satisfactory or higher. The test consists of Assessment] portion, I would go with the Department of Agriculture, via myplate.gov, push-ups, sit-ups, and a cardiovascular test, cardiovascular portion, simply because if the goal is to eat every two to three hours and scores are based on the member’s age. a Sailor doesn’t like to run or doesn’t do it and properly portioned snacks after each Most Sailors strive to not only pass, but get enough until they have to for the PRT, then meal to prevent overeating throughout the the best results possible. they will struggle to pass it.” day. To help Sailors achieve a passing score To help Sailors who are struggling Roberts also noted that strength and reach their personal goals, the Navy has to meet their physical fitness standards, training and cardiovascular training many resources. Sailors stationed aboard Roberts has a multi-step program that can is necessary in a routine workout aircraft carriers have a designated Afloat help Sailors meet or surpass their fitness schedule.“You need at least two days Fitness Specialist (Fit Boss) whose job is to goals. minimum of strength training a week,” said make sure that every Sailor aboard the ship “Take a one, two, three approach to Roberts. “In order to build and maintain meets their fitness goals. your training,” said Roberts. “One being the strength, Sailors need to hit that mark to “Each Sailor is different from the next,” most important: pick a day of the week stay on track. “You need at least three days said Ryan Roberts, the Fit Boss assigned to to plan and prepare your meals for the minimum of cardio training a week. This the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George week. Fueling yourself properly is vital for helps with weight loss or maintaining a

8 ■ The Washington Surveyor healthy weight. Make sure to switch up the soft tissue exercises in your workout. Soft Specialist 3rd Class Angel Ortega, the duration and intensities on different days. tissue exercises prepare your muscles for assistant command fitness leader for the I would also suggest switching up the way the workout and also help minimize injuries. personnel department aboard George you perform your cardio as well. Include They can be performed before and after Washington. “Those same fitness specialists biking and swimming into your cardio your training session. This will help rid your that lead the classes every morning can portion for a change of pace.” body of waste and byproducts trapped in be contacted by any Sailor for one-on-one Finally, he added that flexibility and the muscles. I’m happy to teach anyone personal training. Sailors should also keep recovery training help maintain a well- who wants to learn.” an eye out on the weekly fitness calendar rounded workout regimen. For those Sailors interested in learning for updates and additions to the classes that “Please take the time to give your body more or starting their physical fitness are offered at Huntington Hall.” some love; a well-balanced fitness program journey, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Maintaining physical fitness standards is key for success,” said Roberts. “Incorporate (MWR) at Huntington Hall in Newport News, is a necessity of every Sailor. For those yoga into your weekly workout regimen, Virginia offers various classes. stationed aboard George Washington, there which we offer here at Huntington Hall “Huntington Hall offers group strength are many resources and people to help each every Tuesday and Thursday at 12 p.m. in classes at 6 a.m., led by a fitness specialist, Sailor meet or exceed those standards. the aerobics room. You should also add every morning of the week,” said Personnel

The Washington Surveyor ■ 9 Fair Winds and Following Seas BMCM McCauley retired after 33 years of service, Aug. 16, 2019. Fair Winds and Following Seas BMCM McCauley retired after 33 years of service, Aug. 16, 2019. THIRD TIME’S A CHARM: GW’s Flag Football Team on the Hunt for 3rd Consecutive Championship Trophy

Story by MCSN Cory Daut, Photos by MC3 Adam Ferrero THIRD TIME’S A CHARM: GW’s Flag Football Team on the Hunt for 3rd Consecutive Championship Trophy 14 ■ The Washington Surveyor There was about a minute left on the “I expect this season to be a success,” Hill also agrees that sports such as game clock for the Nimitz-class aircraft said Logistics Specialist 2nd Class football are a great tool to help raise the carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Samuel Hill, the head coach of the GW morale of everyone that plays on the (GW) flag football team. Team GW, though flag football team. “Success [for me is] team. holding a lead, had their backs to the wall defined as ending the season with a “The sport of football brings the (and the end zone) as the team from the championship.” morale to all-time high for the members Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington’s flag football on the team,” said Hill. “The excitement Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) drove down the team consists of more than 25 Sailors we feel when someone makes a play is field in a furious comeback attempt. from multiple departments. The ship is genuine. We forget whatever differences Despite stout defense for most currently undergoing refueling complex we have individually, and come together of the game, Team GW surrendered overhaul (RCOH), and being in the to enjoy the game.” a touchdown to Team Ford, allowing shipyard can be tough for some Sailors. Whether Sailors are looking to find them to come within two points. The Getting the time to get out on the field something to help them create bonds fate of the game came down to a two- can help their esprit de corps and help between shipmates around the fleet or point conversion attempt, but George promote camaraderie with shipmates are just looking for something fun to do Washington’s defense prevailed and from across the fleet. after work, George Washington’s flag secured the first win of the season, with a “A team like this improves the football team is as always looking for nail-biting final score of 14-12. morale of the Sailors by creating a fun, more Sailors to join to the team. Sailors Over the past two years, George competitive way to promote camaraderie, interested in joining the flag football Washington’s flag football team has teamwork, sportsmanship, socialize with team, may contact Hill or Logistics enjoyed many victories like this one, other people, and a fun way to work Specialist 2nd Class Alexandre Brummell taking home the overall flag football on their fitness,” said Matthew Pennell, for more information. league championship against other George Washington’s afloat recreation For those interested in participating Hampton Roads-based Navy commands specialist (Fun Boss). “Whether it be in other sports, George Washington in consecutive seasons. With the 2019 softball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, Sailors can contact the ship’s Morale, season just kicking off, this year’s team etcetera, you’ll find intramural sports will Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) is hungry and ready to compete and win not only help you feel better, but they department for more information on the championship for the third year in a will help pass the time during this yard available teams. row. period.”

The Washington Surveyor ■ 15 Crew of PT-511

Crew of PT-514 U.S. Navy PT Boats Make Waves

Story by MC3 Tatyana Freeman, Photos courtesy of Navsource

The D-Day invasion had occurred in landings, destroying floating mines, sinking Europe. June 1944, hollowing the German defenses enemy shipping targets, destroying enemy In addition to the Allied naval forces in Normandy, France, to bare bones. There landing barges, rescuing downed pilots, used in the initial attack, British, Scottish, were only a few exceptions. La Havre, a landing partisans behind enemy lines, and and Canadian infantry units laid siege to the channel port in Normandy, continued to be attacking enemy island outposts,” according German stronghold for two days. a rigid German stronghold. Adolf Hitler, the to the National Park Service website. The German garrison at La Havre, with chancellor of the German Reich, had declared So when the Royal Navy and the Royal approximately 11,000 troops, surrendered to La Havre a fortress so essential to the German Air Force were tasked with launching a Allied forces on Sept. 12, 1944. power, it was to be held no matter the cost. preliminary attack on La Havre, Navy PT-511, La Havre was officially in Allied hands, Hitler did not put the grave order upon PT-514, and PT-520 joined in on the action. and began to function as an official seaport La Havre without good reason – it was a port Together, the combined Allied forces by Oct. 9, 1944. essential to distributing supplies and troops sunk German artillery ferries AFD-98 and Due to PT boats supplied by the Navy all over his “Fortress Europe,” second only AFD-108. and the brave soldiers of the Allied forces, to Marseilles, France. La Havre was so vital, The bombardment was enough to France, piece by piece, was liberated from in fact, that after Allied forces had secured weaken the German stronghold, and Nazi control, paving the way for the rest Normandy Beach and the surrounding areas, from Sept. 10 to Sept. 12, the Allied forces of Axis-controlled Europe to fall apart and efforts shifted to La Havre. coordinated an attack codenamed “Operation democracy to be restored. On the night of Aug. 26, 1944, the British Astonia” in order to secure the harbor facilities Royal Navy and Air Force were ordered to of La Havre intact and, once secured, deliver carry out a blockade and conduct preparatory supplies to Allied armies in continental bombardment of La Havre. The intent was to weaken the German forces there and lay the groundwork for a future assault. The British were not alone, however. The American forces were well-known for the roles they played in the D-Day invasion of Normandy and most of the forces that landed on the beaches were Army infantry units. The Navy was mostly known for working in conjunction with the other armed forces, supporting and transporting troops to the European Theater, but special units made a decisive impact on the course of the war. U.S. Navy patrol torpedo (PT) boats aided the ground forces landing on Normandy Beach during D-Day by “harassing enemy Crew of PT-511 shore installations, supporting friendly troop

The Washington Surveyor ■ 17 NAVY Gravely conducts PASSEX with NEWS Royal Danish Navy

From Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs

Atlantic Ocean (NNS) -- U.S. Navy the Danish navy and to demonstrate to draw from the wealth of experience Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile interoperability in strategically important and knowledge our ally has in northern destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) and Royal waters,” said Cmdr. Michael O’Reilly, latitude operations, and as highly skilled, Danish navy Absalon-class command commanding officer of Gravely. “As our technologically advanced, militarily and support ship HMDS Absalon (L 16) navies share many common tactics, interoperable neighbors. conducted a passing exercise (PASSEX) in techniques and procedures, it was great “Events like today’s passing exercise the Arctic waters off the coast of Greenland, to see how quickly we were able to not only deepen the relationship between Aug 16. establish communications and exercise our our two countries but also strengthen our PASSEXs are unit exercises requiring combined warfighting and seamanship maritime security capabilities in the North cooperation, communication and skills.” Atlantic,” said O’Reilly. interoperability between two or more The PASSEX started with a rendezvous USS Gravely’s operations in the Arctic navies, testing advanced ship maneuvering of the ships, followed by the landing of are a step toward further enhancing our and tactics. It affords the opportunity Absalon’s MH-60R helicopter on the flight Navy’s proficiencies operating in Arctic to improve crews’ knowledge and deck of the Gravely. The ships conducted climates. GRAVELY is underway to conduct demonstrate shared tactics. four, pre-planned close maneuvers allowing Arctic operations as part of an 8-month “This exercise was a unique opportunity the ships to safely come within 250 yards. deployment. for Gravely to conduct training with The operations allowed Gravely Sailors

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