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Volume 56, Number 19 https://www.cnic.navy.mil/meridian ~ www.facebook.com/NASMeridian ~ Twitter: @nasmeridianms September 13, 2018 Base Bells Across America for fallen heroes NAS Meridian is hosting a Bells Across America remembrance cer- you is that regardless of the branch of service, we will provide you with Events emony, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. on the lawn in front of the Naval support and help you locate your branch’s survivor services. Navy Technical Training Center Administration Building. Gold Star support coordinators provide dedicated outreach This event will honor fallen service members and and support when, and for as long as, you desire. Our co- ]Parent’s Night Out Gold Star families as part of a national observances ordinators are located all over the United States and are and ringing of bells. ready to help you in any way they can. Sept. 28 from 6-10 For centuries, bells serve multiple purposes In 1947, Congress approved the use of the Gold at CDC. $4 per in the Navy, including: timekeeping; safety and Star Lapel Button as a way to recognize the fami- hour. communication; to sound alarms; in ceremonies lies of service members who lose their lives while and events; and to signal the presence of impor- engaged in action against an enemy of the United Call 679-2652. tant persons. During these memorial events, the States. bells rung will not signal anyone’s presence; in- In 1977, the Army approved issue of the Lapel stead, they will toll in their absence. Button for the next of kin of deceased personnel to ]Operation Get Fit The primary mission of the Navy Gold Star Pro- honor those who lose their lives while serving on active Aug. 1-Oct.1 at the gram is to provide an unprecedented level of service duty or while assigned in a Reserve or National Guard and commitment to Gold Star families. unit in a drill status. gym; meal plans Bells Across America for fallen service members is one These small lapel buttons are normally presented to included. way the Navy recognizes the sacrifices of our fallen heroes eligible family members prior to the military funeral service. Al- and their Gold Star families left behind. The ceremonies are held in as- though they are less than an inch in size, they are packed with great Call 679-2379. sociation with Gold Star Mother’s Day and Gold Star Family’s Day. Both meaning and emotion. They are not awards. They are symbols of honor. are celebrated each year on the last Sunday in September. For more information regarding event details and the Navy Gold Star ] Navy Gold Star is an inclusive program – regardless of your loved Program please contact, Troy Field at 601 679-2360. The Great Navy one’s military branch, location, or manner of death. Our commitment to --From FFSC Campout Sept. 21-22 from 5 p.m-10 a.m. at Lake Martha. Congratulations Chief Selectees Camping 101 tutorial provided. Call 679-2526. ]Teen Board Game NOAA graphic Day Projected path of Hurricane Florence Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. Fleet Forces directs at the Andrew Triplett Library. Norfolk ships to Call 679-2326. sea ahead of Hurricane Florence Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Com- mand ordered all Navy ships in the Hamp- Follow us on ton Roads area to set Sortie Condition Al- www.facebook. pha ahead of Hurricane Florence, Sept. 11. Nearly 30 ships got underway from com/NASMeridian Naval Station Norfolk and Joint Expedi- and Twitter: tionary Base Little Creek as Hurricane @NASMeridianMS Florence threatened high winds and rain to the Mid-Atlantic coast. Ships departed for areas of the Atlantic where they will be Photo by MC1 Chris Liaghat best postured for storm avoidance. Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationmen (Sel) Violet Baker, Chief Hospital Corpsman Ships that did not underway -- due to (Sel) Ben Husinecky, Chief Yeoman (Sel) Bryson Werner and Chief Damage Controlman (Sel) maintenance status -- took extra precau- Anthony Cowles pose for a group photo outside the Administration building onboard NAS tions to avoid potential damage. Meirdian, Sept. 10. The group will be pinned, Sept. 14 during a ceremony at 10 a.m. at the =Hurricane, page 10 What’s Naval Operational Support Center Meridian. Inside MCPON Smith pinned aboard USS Constitution POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony By MC3 Casey Scoular He was pinned by chief petty officer Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. at page 2: USS Constitution Public Affairs selectees Legalman 1st Class Melissa Meridian City Hall, 3rd Floor. Whitaker and Damage Controlman 1st Russell Smith, the Master Chief Class Ryan Reffitt. “To have two chief se- Area Happenings Petty Officer of the Navy, was pinned lectees pin me who represent the promise Guest Speaker: to MCPON, Aug. 31, during USS Con- and the hope of the mess that I get to very Purple Heart Recipient stitution’s underway, which concluded proudly represent, nothing can top that,” 1st Sgt. Antonio E. Marquez, Marine this year’s Chief Petty Officer Heritage Smith said. Weeks. After the pinning, Smith discussed two Aviation Training Support Squadron 1 page 6: “To be honest, I can’t think of a better of his goals as the MCPON. “One, is to place to be pinned,” Smith said. “I have a provide transparency and opportunity for Presented by Naval Air Station Meridian Wireless Marines long history with USS Constitution; I’m everyone that serves in our Navy so that an honorary crew member. Constitution all of us as Sailors recognize that what- & 186th Air Refueling Wing, was the place where I reenlisted the last ever we choose to be, however we choose Mississippi National Guard. time. Where I have had so many fun ex- to apply our talents, is going to improve periences with chiefs and chief selectees.” our U.S. Navy,” Smith said. His second page 7: Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John goal is to ensure the Navy is ready for an ~~ Public is invited to attend ~~ Richardson announced Smith as the 15th era of great power competition. “There’s a Check out what’s MCPON Aug. 29. storm on the horizon and we have a job in for sale. Smith is the first MCPON in the Na- the chief’s mess to prepare our Sailors to vy’s history to be pinned aboard USS Con- face those challenges. It’s going to take a stitution. lot of hard work to get there.” page 9: Next TAP class Oct. 4 Photo by Sarah MC1 Villegas ~ page 4 ~ Legalman 1st Class Melissa Whitaker and Damage Controlman 1st Class Ryan Reffitt, chief petty officer selectees, pin collar devices on the 15th Master Chief Petty Suicide awareness Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith during the USS Constitution CPO month Heritage Week. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson announced Smith the MCPON Aug. 29. As the Navy’s 15th MCPON, Smith will serve as the senior-ranking enlisted leader and advisor to the CNO. 2 The Skyline ~ September 13, 2018 Photo of Week A Day in Naval History ~ Sept. 13, 2008 ~ Hurricane Ike hits Galveston and Houston, Texas. At Galvestons Seawolf Park, a maritime museum, the museum ship USS Stewart (DE 238) and museum submarine USS Cavalla (SS 244), suffer damage as they are thrown out of the water onto land. Both vessels are restored to the prior locations and undergo renovations. Photo by MC2 Camilo Fernan Sailors play flag football at Constitution Field at Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill. Area Happenings ~ Sept. 12, 1966 ~ September Gemini 11 is launched. Gemini 11’s Commander is Charles Conrad Jr., Command 8: Variety Sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at xx Call 601-482-6271. Pilot. The mission lasts two days and 23 hours and includes 44 orbits at an altitude 14: Barrel Racing at 7:30 p.m. at the Lauderdale County of 1368.9 km. An HS-3 helicopter from USS Guam (LPH 9) recovers the crew. Agri-Center. Training 5 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m. $3 gate fee for spectators. Call Lisa at 601-482-8498. 18: How to navigate the path of a lay caregiver from 10 a.m.-noon at the Meridian Community College Workforce Center. This is a free seminar for professional caregivers and lay caregivers. Navy News Briefs Call 228-679-8233. January 2019 E-7 advancement cycle announced 20: Brown Bag Lunch at The MAX from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience. Spend your lunch hour The January 2019 Navy-wide enlisted Professional Development Center (NET- at the Citizens National Bank Courtyard at The MAX with examination (Cycle 242) testing date for PDC). “The E-7 advancement process dif- active-duty and full-time support Sail- fers from the E-4 to E-6 process in that entertainment by Aa’Keela Hudnall. Free and open to the public. Call ors who are advancement eligible to the the final multiple score (FMS) consists of 601-581-1550. pay grade of E-7 was announced in Naval only two elements that are used to rank 22: Governor’s Ride for Wounded Warriors from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) order eligible E-6s; the exam score and 214/18, Aug. 31. performance mark average (PMA). So, Ride starts in Hattiesburg and ends in Gulfport. Proceeds go to the The Navywide examination date is being prepared for the exam is essential.” Mississippi Wounded Warrior Project. Call 601-482-4131. Jan. 17 for active-duty and full-time sup- Participation in the January exam is 27: Chicks with Hits at 7:30 p.m.