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NAS Meridian Civilians of the Year Volume 58, Number 25 https://www.cnic.navy.mil/meridian ~ www.facebook.com/NASMeridian ~ Twitter: @nasmeridianms December 10, 2020 Dear Santa Letters written by children in NAS Meridian’s Childcare programs. See more on page 10 What’s Inside NAS Meridian Civilians of the Year ~ page 4 ~ Joint Chiefs discuss future defense budgets Keith Creel Will Pearson ~ page 6 ~ Senior Civilian of the Year Junior Civilian of the Year Fire & Emergency Services Fire & Emergency Services Operation Warp Speed Follow us on www.facebook.com/ Memorial service, award ceremonies NASMeridian and Twitter: @NASMeridianMS honor victims of Pensacola terrorist attack From Naval Education and Class Cameron Walters paid pay tribute to the eight Sailors, Capt. Edgardo Moreno, NASC’s ~ page 2 ~ Training Command Public the ultimate sacrifice in ser- Marines, government civilians, commanding officer, presented Affairs vice to their nation,” said Rear Naval Air Station Pensacola the Purple Heart Medals post- Navy to decommission USS Adm. Pete Garvin, commander, security forces and Escambia humously to the families of Bonhomme Richard Naval Aviation Schools Naval Education and Training County Sherriff’s Office depu- Watson, Haitham and Walters. Command (NASC) held a Command (NETC), the cer- ties who were injured. They all “In these times the war zone memorial service, as well as emony’s guest speaker. “As we exemplify honor, courage and is no longer limited to battle- wreath-laying and Purple lay this wreath for our three commitment.” fields, it all too often finds its ~ page 5 ~ Heart Medal ceremonies, at fallen shipmates, we honor Garvin commented on the way to bastions where it is least Naval Air Station (NAS) Pen- their bravery and their sacri- strong relationship between expected,” said Cmdr. Michael Christmas Safety sacola Dec. 4. fice.” the Pensacola community and Lofgren, NASC’s executive of- The memorial service and The ceremony also recog- the military at NAS Pensacola. ficer, who provided remarks at wreath laying marked the one- nized those who were wound- “Here in Pensacola, in the the ceremonies. “These heroes, year anniversary of the Dec. 6 ed during the attack: Ensign ‘Cradle of Naval Aviation,’ we selflessly and tirelessly prepar- ~ page 8 ~ NAS Pensacola terrorist attack Kristy Lehmer, Ensign Bri- are a family with an unshake- ing for a battlefield, suddenly that left three U.S. Navy Sail- anna Thomas, Airman Ryan able foundation, a family that and unexpectedly found them- New house for rent! ors killed and eight other per- Blackwell, Airman George stands the test of time and is selves in a war zone.” sonnel injured. Johnson, Jessica Pickett, Capt. unwavering in our defense of The Purple Heart Medal is “It was almost one year ago Charles Hogue, Sheriff’s Depu- the constitution and the coun- a United States military deco- page 9 today during a despicable and ty Matthew Tinch and Sheriff’s try whose course it directs,” ration awarded in the name of ~ ~ cowardly act of terrorism that Deputy Jonathan Glass. said Garvin. the President to those wounded Military Family Finances Ensign Joshua Watson, Petty “Today, we continue to During three separate cer- or killed while serving, on or Officer 3rd Class Mohammed mourn those who lost their emonies at the National Naval after April 5, 1917, with the Haitham and Petty Officer 3rd lives,” said Garvin. “We also Aviation Museum, Garvin and U.S. military. 2 The Skyline ~ December 10, 2020 Photo of Week A Day in Naval History ~ Dec. 8, 1967 ~ President Lyndon B. Johnson signed legislation to create the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps of the Department of the Navy. The law established active- duty attorneys as a distinct professional group, and it ushered in a new era of legal administration within the Navy. Photo by Sgt. Brooke C Woods Marine Corps Recruit Eliseo Z. Sandoval takes on an obstacle during a confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. Local Happenings December 1-30: Trees of Christmas at Merrehope from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; and 1-6 p.m. Sundays. Merrehope is at ~ Dec. 12, 1972 ~ 905 Martine Luther King Dr., Meridian. Admission $10 adults, $5 students, Senior Citizens and Military $9, children under 4 are Capt. Eugene A. Cernan, commander of Apollo 17, walks on the Moon and raises the U.S. flag. Cmdr. Ronald E. Evans is the Command Module Pilot and Harrison free. Call 601-483-8439. H. Schmitt is the Lunar Module pilot. The mission lasts 12 days, 13 hours and 52 minutes. 18: Blues Series: Aa’Keela and The Beats from 6-9 p.m. at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience. Join Maxie from Maxie’s Juke Joint for a night of music with Aa’Keela and The Beats. Led by local favorite Aa’Keela Hudnall on vocals and keyboard, The Beats will perform blues, R&B, and soul music at Navy News Briefs The MAX December Blues Series show. Registration required: $20 for non-members; free for members. Call 601-581-1550. Navy to decommission 19: Vitalant Blood Drive from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Bonita Lakes Mall former Justice space. What better way to help during the USS Bonhomme Richard Christmas season than to give blood? This is a life-saving After thorough consideration, the termined the cost could exceed $1 billion, necessity that is greatly needed. For information, contact Debby Navy has decided to decommission USS which is as much or more than a new- Delshad at [email protected] or 601-693-3433 ext. Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), a Wasp- construction hospital ship, submarine 222. class amphibious assault ship, due to the tender, or command-and-control ship. extensive damage sustained during the Although the timeline for towing and dis- July fire. mantlement are still being finalized, the 19: Breakfast with Santa from 9-11 a.m. at the Mississippi Arts + “We did not come to this decision light- Navy will execute an inactivation avail- Entertainment Experience. Two Sessions: 9–9:45 a.m. and 10:15– ly,” said Secretary of the Navy Kenneth ability that will remove systems and com- J. Braithwaite. “Following an extensive ponents for use in other ships. 11a.m. Children ages 0–12 are invited to breakfast with Santa material assessment in which various Since July, the Navy has taken nu- Claus at The MAX! We’ll sing Christmas carols, make ornaments, courses of action were considered and merous actions designed to provide im- and socially visit with Santa. Each session is limited to 50 guests. evaluated, we came to the conclusion that mediate fire safety and prevention im- it is not fiscally responsible to restore her. provements across the Fleet and shore $5 per person. Registration required. Call 601-581-1550. “Although it saddens me that it is not installations. Working collaboratively, cost effective to bring her back, I know the fleet commanders established a Fire this ship’s legacy will continue to live on Safety Assessment Program to conduct through the brave men and women who random assessments of ship’s compliance fought so hard to save her, as well as the with Navy fire-safety regulations, with Sailors and Marines who served aboard a priority on ships undergoing mainte- Tips for motorcycle winter riding her during her 22-year history,” Braith- nance availabilities. waite said. Naval Sea Systems Command issued Following the fire, the Navy conducted an advisory to all supervising authorities from Naval Safety Center a comprehensive material assessment on directed fire prevention requirements that concluded the cost to restore Bon- and outlined corrective actions to improve From Amy Robinson bike he now rides, which blocks more of homme Richard could exceed $3 billion fire protection, damage control, and fire- Naval Safety Center Safety Promotions the wind and cold than the sport bike he and require between five and seven years fighting doctrine, all of which will be exe- rode in his younger years. to complete. cuted in close partnerships with industry Many motorcycle riders will face the For those who plan to ride during the The Navy also examined rebuilding partners. decision soon if they haven’t already: colder months, Lowder has a few recom- the ship for alternate purposes and de- --From U.S. Navy whether to winterize and store their ride mendations on gear, stemming from his till the spring or dare to brave the drop- years riding a sport bike when that was ping temps on two wheels. his only means of transportation. Unless they’re on the West Coast, “You absolutely want to dress in layers many riders will inevitably face the deci- while you’re riding, because when you are sion soon if they haven’t already: wheth- going down the road at 60 miles an hour 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing advances er to winterize and store their ride till and it’s 60 degrees outside, it typically the spring or dare to brave the dropping feels like 40 with the wind chill factor air superiority with F-35C temps on two wheels. figured in there,” he said, adding that he “It’s a personal preference,” said U.S. even went so far as to buy a pair of boots a In a time characterized by rapidly advanced capabilities is essential to its Marine Corps Master Sgt. Ryan Lowder, a size bigger so he could wear thicker socks. evolving tactics and modernized equip- employment in an increasingly non-per- tactical vehicle analyst at the Naval Safe- “Usually, the first things that get cold ment, the Marine Corps has taken the missive maritime domain. ty Center (NAVSAFECEN). “Me, I like to are your feet and your hands, so you want next step in maintaining air superior- To receive this qualification, squad- ride, so if it’s nice outside – and nice to me to ensure you invest in some really good ity as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron rons must meet the Headquarters Ma- is when the sun’s out – it doesn’t matter gloves that allow your fingers to move (VMFA) 314 declares their initial op- rine Corps standards, which define the what temperature it is.” freely, but also provide you with that erational capability (IOC) for the F-35C minimum number of trained Marines, Lowder, who has more than 20 years warmth.
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