THE ASHINGTON URVEYOR W S April 15, 2019

BY MC3 Michael Botts By MC3 Michael Botts

TUITION ASSISTANCE FIRST NUCLEAR-POWERED

HELPING SAILORS FURTHER THEIR CAREERS THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

By MC3 Trey Hutcheson By MCSN Tatyana Freeman

GIVING BACK THEIR VOICE HUNTINGTON TO HAMPTON

SAPR AWARENESS HOUSING OPTIONS FOR SINGLE SAILORS washington surveyor

Commanding Officer PSSN Andy Ramirez MM2 Silas Baum Capt. Glenn Jamison AS2 Jose Gonzales AOAN Jorge Baez AZ2 Jaslyn Campbell MMN1 Steven Ives Executive Officer MM3 Andrew Smith Capt. Daryle Cardone MM3 Dennis Ball MMN3 Dakota Johnson Command Master Chief ETN2 Annabel Jennings CMDCM Maurice Coffey MMN3 Shay Wilberger Public Affairs Officer Lt. Cmdr. Stephanie Turo

Deputy Public Affairs Officer Lt. Tyler Barker

Departmental LCPO MCCS Reginald Buggs

Divisional LCPO MCC Christina Shaw Editors MC3 Adam Ferrero MCSN Tatyana Freeman Content ESWS EAWS EIWS MCC Mary Popejoy Coordinators Coordinators Coordinators MC1 Gary Johnson MC2 Kenneth Gardner HMC Knesha Wimbush ABHC Rodney Martinez ITC Xica Johnson MC2 Alan Lewis CSC Joe Magri ABH1 Jade Cobb CTT1 Nicollette Jeffery MC2 Mandi Washington MC3 Michael Botts MC3 Carter Denton MC3 Trey Hutcheson MC3 Kyle Loree MC3 Marlan Sawyer MC3 Zack Thomas MC3 Julie Vujevich MCSN Elizabeth Cohen “He who knows best knows how MCSN Tatyana Freeman little he knows.” MCSN Jack Lepien MCSN Samuel Pederson ~ Thomas Jefferson

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. SAILOR in the SPOTLIGHT

CSSN Phillip Boncy

Culinary Specialist Seaman Phillip Boncy, from Brooklyn, New York, joined the Navy because he wanted to better himself and do something for other people. He works in George Washington’s S-2 division. His favorite thing about the Navy is the ability to learn new things. His hobbies include playing basketball and listening to hip-hop and R&B music. By MC3 Michael Botts or many Sailors, higher providing active duty Sailors funding before their class start date. education was one of the major for taking courses at accredited colleges, “However, we would like for Sailors Fcontributing factors in their universities, or technical institutions. to have their TA application into us 30 decision to join the Navy. The opportunity The benefits apply to courses taken on days prior to their class start date,” said to receive the Montgomery GI Bill or the campus, as well as online courses. Czarnik. “That way, we have enough time Post-9/11 GI Bill gave aspiring service The process for applying for TA is to verify that everything is correct so that members the potential to fund the pursuit comprehensive, but straightforward. we can get you your class funding on of a degree, and enhance their personal Sailors must inform their command, time.” and professional life while broadening complete required training, and work with Working on a degree while in the career opportunities, both during and after a counselor to establish an education plan. Navy is also an excellent way to plan for service. “Before receiving TA, Sailors must a future beyond it. What some may not have been aware log into https://myeducation.netc.navy. “I feel that getting a higher degree of is the wealth of additional resources mil, complete the required virtual or over- will help me be more qualified for finding available to make taking college courses the-phone training with a Navy counselor, a job after I get out of the Navy,” said as accessible as possible, such as the then upload their degree plan,” said Young. “After their careers, degrees Navy’s Tuition Assistance (TA) Program. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Gillian Czarnik, will help Sailors find employment in the “One of the reasons I joined the from Springfield, Massachusetts, and civilian sector. Having a degree along Navy is because I wanted a way to the education services officer assigned with the work experience Sailors get pay for the rest of my schooling,” said to George Washington. “If you failed a throughout their enlistment will make Damage Control Fireman Apprentice physical readiness test, an advancement them a great candidate for any civilian Steven Young, a Sailor assigned to the exam or have been to non-judicial career they want to pursue.” engineering department aboard the punishment in the last six months, you When a person enlists and becomes Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George will not be eligible to receive tuition a Sailor, they are making a decision Washington. “I learned about the TA assistance. Sailors must acquire a special to invest part of their life in the Navy. program, and with us being in the yards request chit and get it approved by their Thanks to programs like TA, your Naval and not getting deployed chain of command to receive TA.” career is also a prime opportunity to anytime soon, I thought According to Czarnik, Sailors must invest in yourself. now would be a great submit their TA requests at least 14 days For more information about the time to continue on TA program, visit the Navy College with my education.” Program website at https://www. TA is the Navy’s navycollege.navy.mil. education financial assistance program,

This Week in History: First Nuclear-Powered Frigate, USS Bainbridge

By MC3 Michael Botts n April 15, 1961, Bethlehem twin Terrier missile launchers, two twin Charleston, South Carolina, in January Steel Company launched three-inch .50 caliber radar controlled 1963, and joined - Othe world’s first nuclear- gun mounts, two torpedo mounts, Flotilla Twelve, becoming the Navy’s powered frigate, USS Bainbridge an anti-submarine rocket (ASROC) first all-missile destroyer squadron. The (DLGN 25/CGN 25), from Fore River launcher and a state-of-the-art electronic following month in February 1963, she Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts. and communications suite. began her maiden deployment. Bainbridge was the fourth of five Bainbridge completed its During Bainbridge’s second ships, at the time, to bear the name shakedowns, a nautical term used when deployment, she joined USS Long “Bainbridge,” in honor of Commodore the performance of a ship is tested, in Beach (CGN 9) and USS Enterprise . only three weeks’ time. This test set (CVN 65), forming the world’s first The world’s first nuclear-powered the standard for the future in terms of nuclear-powered task group, Task Group frigate came armed with an impressive how fast and efficiently the shakedown One. This first nuclear task group began array of weapons and significant period for a ship should be. a 30,565-mile, 65-day around-the-world technological advancements, including After her shakedowns, Bainbridge cruise, called Operation “Sea Orbit,” two pressurized water reactors, two arrived at her first homeport in and became the first ships of the U.S. Navy to sail around the world since the “Great White Fleet” in 1908. Bainbridge accomplished this circumnavigation without a single refueling or replenishment. This accomplishment showcased the capability of nuclear-powered surface ships and their ability to operate in remote areas of the world. Bainbridge took part in the first group of nuclear-powered ships to enter actual combat during her first Pacific Fleet deployment in December 1965, in the South China Sea off the coast of Vietnam, along with Enterprise. The ships engaged in air strikes on North Vietnam. QUINCY, Mass. (Oct. 6, 1962) – View of USS Bainbridge (DLGN 25) after Following her first “West Pac” cruise deck during her commissioning ceremony. (Official Navy photograph from the in June 1966, she later departed her Collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH98112) homeport of Long Beach, California, to her second Pacific cruise. During this cruise, Bainbridge averaged a speed of 29.9 knots, sailing over 6,600 miles in less then two weeks, setting a speed- distance record for Navy ships. In Bainbridge’s first five years of service, she covered over 300,000 miles of ocean and, because of her endurance and speed, was awarded the nickname “Grey Ghost of the Orient.” In 1972, Bainbridge was awarded the Navy’s “Environmental Protection Award,” an award presented to commands annually for achievements in areas of environmental quality and cleanup, natural resources conservation, cultural resources management, pollution prevention, and recycling. QUINCY, Mass. (Oct. 6, 1962) – USS Bainbridge’s (DLGN 25) commissioning On June 30, 1975, Bainbridge ceremony at the Company Shipyard. (Official U.S. Navy was declared to be a cruiser instead photograph from the Collections of Naval Historical Center #NH98111) of a frigate. After the change in ship would have her reactors shut down and more about USS Bainbridge’s designations, DLGN 25 became CGN for the final time. Bainbridge was (DLGN 25/CGN 25) 33 years of 25. towed to Norfolk Naval Shipyard for service can be found at www. After a long 33 years of service, , defueling and preparation for the final ussbainbridgeassociation.org/index.php/ Bainbridge would go out to sea for the resting place of her hull in Bremerton, about/ship-history, and www.navsource. last time under her own power on April Washington. org/archives/04/1125/040125.htm. 29, 1995, and in May 1995, Bainbridge All information in this story

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June-July 1964) – Members of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) stand in formation on the flight deck spelling out Albert Einstein’s equation for nuclear energy upon the commencement of Operation “Sea Orbit”, the circumnavigation of the World by Task force One, made up of the Navy’s first three nuclear-powered surface ships. (Official Navy photograph from the Collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH98108) Security Baton Training Security Baton Training Photos by MC3 Zack Thomas SAPR: Giving Back Their Voice By MC3 Trey Hutcheson

ccording to Vice what the examples of prevention their choice back. We are trying Adm. Mary Jackson, can be. to give them their choice back or A commander, Navy “Some of the prevention their voice back, if you will.” Installations Command, every methods are paying attention It is important to know that Sailor, civilian and family to your surroundings and if talking to certain people about member plays a part in reducing something doesn’t feel right, just sexual assault can have different and eliminating sexual assault. walk away and go somewhere results. Understanding how to recognize else,” said Serrano. “If you “If someone wants to make opportunities for intervention go out with some friends, and a report they can go through a is vital to stopping unsafe something doesn’t look right, victim advocate, medical, or a behavior, to include retaliation. go ahead and try to intervene in chaplain,” said Haskins. “Victim The Sexual Assault Prevention some type of way. This is a type advocates and medical will be and Response (SAPR) reporting, but if you just want representatives aboard the to talk to someone, the chaplain Nimitz-class aircraft carrier “We talk about sexual can provide that without USS George Washington (CVN assault prevention a lot reporting.” 73) provide a safe avenue for in the month of April, The month of April is Sailors to report incidents but it is something that Sexual Assault Awareness and while also informing Sailors of Prevention Month. ways to prevent these types of should be on everyone’s “We talk about sexual assault incidents. mind at all times to prevention a lot in the month of “There are two sides of it, keep Sailors safe.” April, but it is something that you have the sexual assault should be on everyone’s mind prevention and the response at all times to keep Sailors piece,” said Lt. Shineka -Lt. Shineka Haskins safe,” said Haskins. “We know Haskins, from Rockford, we are not going to be able to Florida, a SAPR point of contact of bystander intervention.” stop sexual assault, but what we (POC). “The prevention is about Unfortunately, sexual assault can do is educate Sailors and how a Sailor can work their prevention does not always work minimize the risk.” way out of a difficult situation, and SAPR victim advocates For any Sailors that are and the response piece is when engage to take action. interested in becoming a SAPR sexual assault has actually “The response is who the victim advocate, a nationally occurred.” victim will talk to after the recognized certification, begin Aviation Boatswain’s Mate sexual assault,” said Haskins. “It the process by routing a special (Handling) 1st Class Magdalena is about trying to get them the request chit through your chain Serrano, from Richgrove, best care that they need because of command. California, a SAPR POC, knows it is all about giving that victim

OPTIONS FOR HOUSING: HUNTINGTON TO HAMPTON hile the Nimitz- Specialist Jose Valencia, George class aircraft Washington’s housing division carrier USS George leading chief petty officer. The staff at NGIS is really friendly.” Washington (CVN Each option has unique benefits, Another option available to W73) is undergoing refueling complex as well as specific requirements to be single Sailors is being assigned to overhaul (RCOH), Sailors assigned to met. a government-leased apartment in George Washington cannot live on the “Huntington Hall is the initial town. ship. However, the command affords check-in point upon arrival to George “Sailors must be recommended by Sailors many alternative housing Washington,” said Valencia. “If there their leading chief petty officer, must options throughout the Hampton are no rooms available at Huntington have good character and discipline, Roads area. Hall, they will be assigned to NGIS.” and must own a personal vehicle,” “During RCOH, single junior NGIS is in Portsmouth, Virginia, said Valencia. “Apartments are Sailors have the option to reside in and requires the Sailor to have his or located in different areas of Hampton, a Huntington Hall barracks room, her own vehicle or for them to take Yorktown, and Newport News. Once get assigned to Navy Gateway Inns command-provided transportation in we receive a recommendation from & Suites (NGIS) at Norfolk Naval order to get to and from the ship in their chief, they will be placed on the Shipyard Portsmouth, be assigned to Newport News, Virginia. apartment waiting list.” a government-leased apartment out “I like living in NGIS,” said Once a Sailor is approved for an in town with their immediate chain Electronics Technician 3rd Class apartment, the housing liasion office of command’s recommendation, or Kade Gibbs from Hazel Green, receives a key to the unit. have the option to apply for public Alabama, assigned to the combat private venture (PPV) via their chain systems department. “Housekeeping of command,” said Chief Culinary services clean it, and it’s a nice place. OPTIONS FOR HOUSING:

HUNTINGTON TO HAMPTON By MCSN Tatyana Freeman “Once we receive the apartment along with a special request chit to gives me the opportunity to cook my key, [Sailors] will be contacted to the executive officer for approval. own meals so I can eat healthier.” come into the housing liaison office at Once the chit is approved, the Sailor George Washington single Sailors Huntington Hall to sign a page 13 and must hand-carry it to Miller Hall at have plenty of options to choose from receive their apartment keys, and they Naval [Station] Norfolk and turn it when deciding where to reside be- have three days to check out from into Mrs. Holley Ayers, our Hampton fore crew move aboard. Only Sailors Huntington Hall or NGIS and com- Roads Homeport Placing Manager. At in PPV will be able to stay in their pletely move into the apartment,” said that point, the Sailor will be placed on current residence come crew move Valencia. the waiting list. The waiting list varies aboard time. The fourth option available to from one to three months depending To change their current place of single sailors is public private venture on the location requested.” residence, single Sailors need only to (PPV), which is an apartment-style The locations for PPV include communicate to their chain of com- living situation with one roommate, Newport News and Norfolk. mand. a common area with a kitchen, and “I would recommend PPV,” said “Leading chief petty officer’s a private bedroom and bathroom for Yeoman 3rd Class Haylie Price from recommendation is required for each Sailor. Kent, Washington, a Sailor assigned apartments, and command approval is “Sailors desiring to obtain a PPV to the administration department, and required for PPV units,” said Valen- must come into the Huntington Hall a resident of PPV in Newport News. cia. “Communication is a must!” housing liaison office located in room “I think it gives younger Sailors a For more information and packets, 231 to pick up a PPV packet,” said good opportunity to experience living Sailors can contact the housing office Valencia. “They must completely fill in an apartment-like setting if they in Huntington Hall and speak to their it out, have a financial counseling have never done that before. I enjoy chain of command. documented, and submit the packet the fact that I have my own kitchen. It Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike NAVY Group Enters European Theater NEWS From U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) -- The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) commenced operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations April 8, continuing support to coalition theater security cooperation efforts in the region. The strike group, including the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as its flagship, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, Ticonderoga-class guided- missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf

(CG 55), and from 190403-N-PW030-1007 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 3, 2019) An EA-18G Growler assigned Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2 to the “’Patriots” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is departed Norfolk, April 1 as part of a underway as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group deployment in support of maritime security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of regularly scheduled deployment. responsibility. With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deployed strike group assets “The Abraham Lincoln Strike include staffs, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7; as well as the Spanish Group has worked tremendously navy Alvaro de Bazan-class frigate ESPS Mendez Nñez (F 104). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tristan Kyle Labuguen/Released) hard to prepare for our operations in U.S. 6th Fleet,” said Rear Adm. John Fleet area of operations, the Abraham and enhancing, interoperability Wade, commander, Abraham Lincoln Lincoln CSG will participate in among allied forces. CSG. “We are poised and ready to realistic training to increase the U.S. 6th Fleet conducts the perform our mission.” capabilities of the U.S. allies and full spectrum of joint and naval Abraham Lincoln CSG’s presence strengthen partnerships through operations, often in concert with in the region, part of an ongoing multi-lateral events honing the allied and interagency partners, rotation of forward-deployed skills necessary to achieve maritime in order to advance U.S. national forces supporting maritime security superiority through presence. interests and security and stability in operations, is emblematic of the Joining the U.S. Navy ships, Europe and Africa. multi-mission capability of the U.S. aircraft, and sailors of Abraham Get more information about the Navy’s globally deployed force. Lincoln CSG for their deployment is Navy from US Navy facebook or Carrier strike groups have ready the Alvaro de Bazan-class Spanish twitter. capabilities to respond wherever and frigate ESPS Mendez Nunez (F For more news from Commander, whenever required through a variety 104). Partnering with the Spanish U.S. Naval Forces Europe and of mission sets. frigate demonstrates U.S. Navy’s Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, visit www. While operating in the U.S. 6th commitment to working with allies navy.mil/local/naveur/. GEORGE’S CORNER WHEN DO I HAVE TO WEAR MY PPE?

PPE is issued to every Sailor on George Washington upon check-in and is the last line of defense against many workplace hazards while in RCOH. It’s important for you to protect yourself by wearing PPE during the appropriate times.

While in RCOH, your PPE is required to be worn AT ALL TIMES when transiting between work centers, o ces, the smoke pit, and on NNS property. The only exceptions are: -In ship spaces where no production work is being done. -On the FAF. -When transiting from a vehicle to the ship at the beginning of the work/duty day or upon departure at the end of the work/duty day. -The painted blue lines indicate the safest and most direct route from the ship to the gate and vice versa. They should be the only paths utilized for traveling to and from the ship. Personnel are required to stay on indicated paths and in crosswalks when crossing streets in NNS. PPE must be Sometimes, Sailors may worn at all misplace their PPE, in which case the safety times for your department can issue them new PPE. Sailors must protection! bring a special request chit routed through their LPO, LCPO, and DIVO. Sailors do not need a special request chit for damaged PPE. Just bring the damaged equipment to the safety department and it will be replaced. FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS, CONTACT THE SAFETY OFFICE.