Volume 58, Number 12 https://www.cnic.navy.mil/meridian ~ www.facebook.com/NASMeridian ~ Twitter: @nasmeridianms June 11, 2020 Navy welcomes new leaders

The Honorable Vice Admiral Yancy B. Lindsey Rear Adm. Robert D. Westendorff Secretary of the Navy Commander, Navy Installations Command Chief of Naval Air Training

Geoff Ziezulewicz and Joe Gould By MCC Brian Morales By Ens. Beau Nickerson Navy Times Commander, Navy Installations Command Public Affairs Chief of Naval Air Training Public Affairs

Kenneth J. Braithwaite was sworn in as the Commander, Navy Installations Command Rear Adm. Robert D. Westendorff relieved Navy’s 77th secretary during a socially distanced held a change of command ceremony at the Forge Rear Adm. Daniel W. Dwyer as Chief of Naval Air Pentagon ceremony May 29. Building, CNIC Headquarters, on board the Training (CNATRA) during a ceremony onboard Defense Secretary officiated as Washington Navy Yard, D.C., May 29. Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi, June 5. the retired aviator and public affairs officer’s Vice Adm. Yancy Lindsey, a native of Phoenix, The small ceremony was broadcast via videocon- family, the chief of naval operations and the Ma- Arizona, relieved Vice Adm. Mary M. Jackson, ference and livestreamed to minimize gatherings rine Corps commandant looked on. who hails from Wimberley, Texas, as CNIC com- in accordance with Centers for Disease Control Braithwaite most recently served as the U.S. mander. Prior to taking command at CNIC, Lind- and Prevention, Department of Defense, and ambassador to Norway. sey was the Commander of Navy Region Europe, Navy COVID-19 spread mitigation guidelines. “I am incredibly humbled to stand before you, Africa, Central. Commander, U.S. Naval Air Forces Vice Adm. the greatest Navy and Marine Corps in the world, The ceremony, which was presided over by DeWolfe Miller III served as the presiding officer to accept this responsibility,” Braithwaite said in Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday, ex- from his command in San Diego via videoconfer- a message to the fleet. “I look forward to the days ercised physical distancing standards due to CO- ence. The ceremony concluded with the reading ahead to do all I can on your behalf, ensuring that VID-19 concerns. of orders at which point Westendorff assumed you have the opportunity to thrive and succeed in Jackson retired after the change of command, the role of CNATRA and all duties, burdens, and your service to Our Nation.” serving for 32 years. privileges associated with the position. =SECNAV, page 3 =CNIC, page 3 =CNATRA, page 3

Battle of Midway Remembrance

Command Master Chief Maurice Sutherland, left, looks on as NAS Meridian’s Executive Officer Cmdr. John- Paul Falardeau places a wreath to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Midway in front of the Administration Building, June 5. The Battle of Midway was fought on the high seas of the Pacific more than half a century ago, June 3-7, 1942, this battle altered the course of World War II in the Pacific and thereby shaped the outcome of world events. Photo by Adam Prince

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Military and Social Media Security’s team From Staff Reports base increased capabilities and a striking visual deter- Naval Air Station Meridi- rence to crime and potential an welcomes its third Military terrorism,” said Security Offi- ~ page 5 ~ Working Dog Dona recently. cer Ensign Alex Dorais. “The MWD Dona, is also a Ger- MWD Team, composed of the Heat Illness and First Aid man Shepard, like her fellow handler and the MWD, make MWD’s Baba and Daryl. up a highly skilled unit that Dona, who will turn 3 years is a readily deployable asset old in July, received her initial for the installation, region, training at the 341st Training and the nation. The Secu- Squadron MWD Boot Camp rity Department is happy to ~ page 7 ~ at Lakeland Air Force Base in welcome MWD Dona into the San Antonio, Texas. She made fold, and I look forward to a short stop at NAS Pensaco- seeing her and her handler, For Sale - new listings la, Florida, before arriving in MA2 Shields, certify togeth- Meridian two weeks ago to er.” meet her new handler MA2 MA2 Shields and Dona are Kyle Shields. now working hard to achieve page 9 Security Department staff their 1,200 hours of training ~ ~ are thrilled to have Dona on- so that they can be certified board and say the MWD pro- in patrol and detection. FFSC resources during a gram is an asset for the base. NAS Meridian’s Military “The Military Working Working Dog program was pandemic Photo by Penny Randall Dog program gives the Se- regenerated in June 2018, af- MWD Dona curity Department and the ter an 11-year absence. 2 The Skyline ~ June 11, 2020 Photo of Week A Day in Naval History

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The Continental Congress adopts the design of present U.S. flag of 13 stripes and 13 stars.

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The first formal graduation exercises are held at the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Photo by PO2 Wyatt L. Anthony Md. Previous classes graduated Navy Petty Officers 3rd Class Katlyn Fritts, left, and Derionta Tolen without a ceremony. Rear Adm. participate in a Battle of Midway commemoration at Naval Base Kitsap in Thomas O. Selfridge and Rear Bremerton, Wash., June 6. The Battle of Midway was the turning point in Adm. Joseph N. Miller are two of World War II in the Pacific Theater after the U.S. sank four of Japan’s six the six graduates that year. aircraft carriers.

Military and Social Media Navy News Briefs These last few weeks our country has or disciplinary action and may subject seen tragic events occur and the con- Navy civilians to appropriate disciplin- tinuing challenge of the COVID-19 vi- ary action. First Filipina female submarine officer rus. Our military and civilian personnel Sailors may generally express their are respectfully reminded that it is DoD personal views about public issues on policy to preserve a service member’s internet sites. However, if the site ex- earns dolphins aboard USS Ohio right of expression to the maximum plicitly or indirectly identifies Sailors extent possible, balanced with good or- as on active duty (i.e. a title or profile Last September, Lt. Melanie Mar- The U.S. Navy submarine warfare der and discipline. A proper balancing picture in uniform) then the content tins, a supply officer serving aboard pin features the starboard angle of an of these interests depends largely upon needs to clearly and prominently state USS Ohio (SSGN 726), became one of O-class submarine emerging from the the calm and prudent judgement of the that the views expressed are the Sailor’s the first Filipinas to earn her subma- center of the insignia, slicing through participating individuals. own. It is incumbent upon the Sailor to rine warfare insignia. the waves of an oceanic horizon. Two Members of the Armed Forces are ensure that distinction is clear. The submarine warfare insignia dolphins, the attendants of the Greek permitted to exercise their First Amend- Civilian personnel are likewise rep- is worn by all qualified submariners god of the sea Poseidon and patron de- ment right to freedom of expression off- resentatives of the Navy and should en- worldwide. It is a universally recogniz- ity to sailors, bring shape to the sub- base within the following guidelines: sure they too are respecting and uphold- able symbol of a submariner’s experi- mariners’ badge and are seen surfac- • They are off-duty. ing (whether in person or online) the ence, competency and in the case of ing from the sea facing the submarine. • They are not residing in a foreign dignity and respect of every individual officers, ability to assume command in “I felt like I knew my wardroom for a country. consistent with the Navy core values. an emergency. Over the course of many very long time when I first got there! • The activities do not constitute a Exercising the rights to free speech, as- decades, earning one’s “dolphins” has There was no awkward moment with breach of law and order. sociation and assembly are encouraged evolved into a rite of passage in sub- anyone, even in the enlisted ranks,” • Violence is not likely to result. – but our personnel must remember marine culture. said Martins. “My first experience was • They are not in uniform. that off-duty misconduct does not have Martins, who hails from Angeles scary, especially when I found out how COVID-19 remains a threat and to be criminal in order to negatively im- City, Pampanga, Philippines, made to get in and out of the boat. I was so health restrictions previously imple- pact an employee’s security clearance the challenging transition from the en- scared to climb up and down the es- mented are still in effect -- even during and/or employment. listed aviation community to the ward- cape trunk. The passageways are so protest activities. As the CNO stated in his “Message to room of a guided missile submarine in tight, and the compartments are con- Sailors using social media are sub- the Sailors”, a lot of people are hurting. 2013, becoming one of the first female fusing, but everyone is willing to show ject to the UCMJ and Navy regulations We need to be aware, we need to be em- Filipina officers to earn the Subma- and teach you where everything is, so I at all times, even when off duty. Com- pathetic, and we need to be considerate. rine Warfare Specialist pin September got familiar with the boat quickly.” menting, posting or linking to material Within the Navy, we always focus on 2019. --By MC1 Ryan Litzenberger, Commander, Submarine Group Seven that violates the UCMJ or Navy regu- treating everyone with dignity, respect lations may result in administrative and compassion. Agencies team up to save $15 million annual on fuel tank operations

Naval Facilities Engineering Com- This was a critical effort since working mand (NAVFAC) Southeast partnered fuel tanks are essential in enabling our with Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) En- military to accomplish their mission. ergy, Naval Supply Systems Command “You’ve got to have fuel, and you’ve got (NAVSUP), the Army Corps of Engineers, to have ammo,” said Chief of DLA - En- Air Force Civil Engineering Command ergy Navy Sustainment, Restoration, and and Fleet Logistics Center to extend the Maintenance Branch Dave “Stick” Doug- life span of Navy fuel tanks. las. After months of intense research, dis- This new optimization plan is a proac- cussion and collaboration, the team identi- tive approach that predicts maintenance fied 25 areas for improvement to speed up plans based on the historical tank reports. the process to save money. Optimization These repairs can include internal coating, efforts will reduce fuel tank repair time welding, patching, and external repairs. If from two years to one year, which will re- any additional repairs arise during a proj- sult in annual cost savings of $15 million. ect, NAVFAC Southeast will modify the “On average, we will now be able to contract as needed. shave a year and a half off the current “There is tremendous synergy between repair time. The time savings will sig- NAVFAC and our DLA-Energy and NAV- nificantly increase fleet lethality and the SUP partners as we continue to focus on financial savings will allow investment ensuring the Navy’s critical fuel tanks into other projects, beyond fuel tanks, that are repaired and maintained, minimizing support the fleet,” said NAVFAC South- down time in support of the fleet,” said east Regional Petroleum Engineer Mark NAVFAC Southeast Commanding Officer Jackson who led the continuous process Capt. Mike Monreal. improvement initiative. --From Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast Public Affairs

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Lt. j.g. Michael Garcia Lt. Russell Hill Lt. j.g. Austin Jomp Lt. j.g. Kevin Lynch Lt. j.g. Ryan McMahon Lt. j.g. Jacob Prickett

=CNIC mand ceremony. It praised the men tation within other Navy enterpris- “Today is a celebration of the in- and women of CNIC for “their swift es. credible career of Vice Adm. Mary and comprehensive response to “I am grateful for these past Jackson,” Gilday said. “She has natural and man-made disasters in- three years and for this amazing been a trail-blazer for women, a role cluding hurricanes, wildfires, active career. Missions far above self, sur- model for us all, and our Navy is bet- shooter events and the Coronavirus rounded by superstars, and on a ter for her time on watch. I know 2019 pandemic mitigated damage, winning team,” said Jackson in clos- Vice Adm. Yancy Lindsey will carry prevented loss of life, delivered as- ing. “Please keep our Service mem- Mary’s momentum forward at CNIC sistance to families and rapidly re- bers, our civilians, and their fami- to strengthen our naval power from stored fleet operations and strategic lies who are in harm’s way in your the shore, which has helped make us missions.” hearts, minds, and prayers. Bless into the premier force we are today.” Other notable accomplishments the entire shore enterprise, bless Jackson, who served 32 years in highlighted in the MUC were CNICs’ our Gold Star families, Wounded the Navy and was the CNIC com- work on Fleet and Family Readiness, Warriors, and anyone experiencing Lt. j.g. William Rasmussen Lt. j.g. Michael Thell mander since March 31, 2017, ex- the Wounded Warrior Games, Navy tragedy and loss. May God bless pressed her gratitude to the Sailors Family Framework Governance our Untied States Navy and may and civilians throughout the shore Board, Privatized housing, merg- God bless America.” enterprise for their efforts during ing with Naval Facilities Engineer- Concluding the ceremony, Lind- her tenure. Her remarks focused on ing Command into a single Budget sey addressed CNIC Headquarters = SECNAV the sanctity of the mission, the sanc- Submitting Office, and the sustained for the first time as the commanding The Michigan native’s swearing in comes tity of the people and the sanctity of superior performance of our Navy officer, praising Jackson for her time nearly six months to the day after Esper fired his the team. Security Force and first responders. at the CNIC helm. predecessor, Richard Spencer, over issues related “Our Navy installations and “I have witnessed you under pres- “I want to thank Vice Adm. Jack- to the case of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher. shore enterprise are relevant and sure and through difficult situation, son for her superb leadership of the Deemed an astute questioner, a good listener foundational. Let’s never forget that and I’ve seen you work through com- Shore Enterprise and a spectacular and innately credible ― Braithwaite is thought we touch every other enterprise, and plex and fast moving issues,” Jack- Navy career,” Lindsey said. “We all to have the skills needed to manage the Navy’s by extension, every family member son said to the CNIC team. “I am wish her the fairest of winds and the rough transition and beyond. He also has em- and every veteran, and those com- and will always remain your most calmest of following seas.” braced much of the rhetoric coming out of the munities that surround our installa- loyal advocate!” Next, Lindsey turned his re- White House. tions. Our installations are a critical Jackson was personally awarded marks to his new crew. “CNIC,” he It also comes nearly two months after the Act- link to our Navy’s ability to generate the Distinguished Service Medal for said, “it’s an honor and a privilege ing Secretary of the Navy resigned power and presence,” said Jackson. guiding the Navy’s shore infrastruc- to command such an amazing group after disparaging remarks he made about the “Serving as your commander of the ture that enabled marked improve- of patriots and to lead an Enterprise fired commanding officer of the COVID-19-strick- Shore Enterprise has been the high- ments in Fleet readiness. that is operating literally around en carrier were leaked. light of my career, and it is an honor “She aligned the shore enterprise the clock and around the world pro- The newest Navy secretary will likely enjoy a that I will forever treasure.” with the priorities of the Chief of viding outstanding support to the closer relationship with President Under Jackson’s leadership, the Naval Operations and incorporated Fleet, the Fighter and the Family.” than his predecessor. men and women of CNIC earned the future mission growth into every as- As the Navy’s shore integrator, Braithwaite spent his roughly two years as Meritorious Unit Commendation, an pect of decision making in order to CNIC is responsible for worldwide ambassador to Norway pressing NATO allies to award issued by the Navy for valor- better sustain the fleet, enable the U.S. Navy shore installation man- increase their defense spending. ous or meritorious achievement or warfighter, and support the family,” agement, designing and developing He is already close with Esper. service in combat or non-combat. stated the citation. integrated solutions for sustain- The Pentagon has asked the White House to Officers, enlisted personnel and ci- Jackson was also recognized for ment and development of Navy consider Kenneth Braithwaite, the current U.S. vilian employees who served on the pioneering the establishment of an shore programs and infrastructure. ambassador to Norway and a retired Navy rear CNIC headquarters staff during the independent, first-ever Internal With more than 53,000 military and admiral, as the next Secretary of the Navy. award dates of March 1, 2017 to May Review Office to guide Enterprise civilian personnel worldwide across “Kenneth Braithwaite is somebody I’ve know 30, 2020 are authorized to wear the audit efforts and coordinated the 10 regions, 71 installations, CNIC for quite some time,” Esper told reporters after Navy Meritorious Unit Commenda- Navy’s Real Property inventory for is responsible for the operations, he recommended Braithwaite to the president in tion. facilities and infrastructure. This maintenance and quality of life pro- November. “I think he’d be very capable.” The citation, signed by Gilday, initiative is now recognized as a best grams to sustain the fleet, enable A 1984 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy was read during the change of com- practice and a model for implemen- the fighter, and support the family. at Annapolis, Braithwaite has said he was in- spired to serve by his father, who was wounded while landing at Normandy during World War II. Braithwaite was the first of his class selected for flag rank after only 21 years of military service. =CNATRA will serve as Commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command. Earlier in his career, he was an anti-subma- Dwyer, a native of Alameda, California, took command “To be responsible for training the next generation of rine warfare pilot who tracked Soviet subma- of CNATRA in July 2019. During his tenure, 969 naval Naval Aviation professionals has been an incredible hon- rines in western Pacific and Indian Oceans for aviators and 238 naval flight officers earned their Wings or,” Dwyer said. “Our success here has a direct impact a Hawaii-based patrol squadron. From there, he of Gold. His team made great strides toward roll out of on future fleet readiness and the ability for America to served in various communications and legislative a new undergraduate flight training curriculum that defend our freedoms. The staff, instructors, and students affairs roles before leaving active service in 1993 will use current and emerging technology to facilitate have been phenomenal and I am confident Rear Adm. and the Naval Reserve in 2011. a student-centric learning model, and provide primary Westendorff will take the team to new heights during his While Braithwaite’s job qualifications include phase student naval aviators “on-demand, on-command” tenure.” 31 years in the Navy and Naval Reserve, he also access to training resources through personal electronic Westendorff, from Paola, Kansas, takes over as CNA- shares a connection to Esper in David Urban, a devices, 360-degree videos, virtual and augmented real- TRA after serving as chief of staff for Commander, U.S. lobbyist and CNN commentator who helped ad- ity trainers, and air traffic control simulation. Under his Naval Air Forces. A designated naval aviator, his opera- vise the president’s successful 2016 campaign in watch, the Navy selected the new Advanced Helicopter tional sea assignments include a department head tour Pennsylvania. Urban is also credited with propel- Training System to replace the aging TH-57 helicopter with the “Black Aces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) ling his fellow West Point classmates, Esper and trainer. This new contract will include 130 TH-73A he- 41, commanding officer of VFA-25, the “Fist of the Fleet,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, to their Cabinet licopters to meet advanced rotary-wing and intermedi- and commander of Carrier Air Wing 11. He has accu- posts. ate tilt-rotor training requirements for the Navy, Marine mulated more than 3,800 flight hours and 900 carrier- As chief of staff for then-Pennsylvania Repub- Corps, and Coast Guard. He also oversaw various pro- arrested landings in various jet aircraft. lican Sen. in the late 1990s, Urban cess improvements and efficiencies in T-6 Texan and T-45 “Rear Adm. Dwyer has created an environment of hired Braithwaite, his University of Pennsylva- Goshawk aircraft maintenance. excellence across CNATRA,” Westendorff said. “I look nia classmate, to run Specter’s local office. The Dwyer is an F/A-18 pilot with more than 3,500 flight forward to being able to work with such a group of moti- two remained close, and Braithwaite both worked hours, 1,100 carrier-arrested landings onboard 11 differ- vated men and women. With this team, there is no doubt on Trump’s Pennsylvania campaign and his tran- ent aircraft carriers. Dwyer is a graduate of the presti- in my mind that we will continue CNATRA’s legacy of sition team at the Pentagon. gious Navy Strike Fighter Tactics instructor course, bet- creating the best Naval Aviation professionals.” At Braithwaite’s confirmation hearing for the ter known as TOPGUN. Prior to assuming command of CNATRA, headquartered in Corpus Christi, trains ambassadorship in 2017, he thanked, “my best CNATRA he commanded the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier the world’s finest combat quality aviation professionals, friend, Mr. David Urban, a West Point graduate Strike Group with over 7,000 service members across delivering them at the right time, in the right numbers, and proof the Army and the Navy can get along nine ships, in addition to 80 embarked aircraft. Dwyer is and at the right cost to a naval force that is where it mat- well.” scheduled to transfer to Fort Meade, Maryland, where he ters, when it matters. 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By Terri Moon Cronk As the secretary said in his ethics video, DoD News, Defense Media Activity both active-duty service members and civilian employees must understand federal rules and It’s election season again, when federal, DOD policies pertaining to political activities. state and local political campaigns kick into Service members and employees should direct high gear. Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Es- any questions to their supervisors or their per’s latest ethics video lays out the importance supporting legal office, said a senior official in of political activity rules that Defense Depart- DOD’s Standards of Conduct Office. ment civilian employees and service members For particulars and more in-depth informa- must follow. tion concerning political activities, check out In the 2020 DOD Public Affairs Guidance DOD Directive 1344.10 for service members for Political Campaigns and Elections memo- and the U.S. Office of Special Counsel website randum of Feb. 11, DOD spokesman Jonathan for civilian employees. Rath Hoffman summarized the rules that ap- In his ethics video, and in previous eth- ply to all DOD personnel regarding involve- ics messages to the department, Esper em- ment in political events. phasized the importance of leaders regularly “The Department of Defense has a long- training their subordinates in the importance standing and well-defined policy regarding of maintaining ethical standards. political campaigns and elections to avoid the “Maintaining the hard-earned trust and perception of DOD sponsorship, approval or confidence of the American people requires us endorsement of any political candidate, cam- to avoid any action that could imply endorse- paign or cause,” Hoffman wrote. ment of a political party, political candidate or “The department encourages and actively campaign by any element of the department,” supports its personnel in their civic obligation he said. to vote, but makes clear members of the armed “As the secretary has stated, we must con- forces on active duty should not engage in par- tinuously train and prepare so that we are tisan political activities,” his memo read. ready to do what is right when ethical dilem- The Hatch Act is a federal law passed in mas arise,” said Scott Thompson, director of 1939 that limits certain political activities of DOD’s Standards of Conduct Office. “Training federal employees, according to the U.S. Office is not a one-time event. The secretary expects of Special Counsel. It applies to DOD civilian department leaders to be personally involved employees. The law’s purposes are to ensure in training their organizations, and to talk that federal programs are administered in a about examples of ethical decision-making, nonpartisan fashion, to protect federal employ- good and bad. In addition to annual ethics ees from political coercion in the workplace, training, leaders should routinely make con- and to ensure that federal employees are ad- versations about ethics a natural part of meet- vanced based on merit and not based on politi- ings and engagements with personnel.” cal affiliation, the OSC site added. As leaders, teammates and colleagues, all DOD policy for service members is con- must inspire one another by setting the tained in Department of Defense Directive right example of ethical conduct, Thompson 1344.10, Political Activities for Members of the emphasized. Armed Forces. It is DOD policy to encourage “Shortly after taking office, Secretary Esper members of the armed forces to carry out the reminded DOD personnel that each of us takes obligations of citizenship while keeping with a solemn oath to support and defend the Con- the traditional concept that members on ac- stitution. The department’s mission imparts tive duty should not engage in partisan politi- a special responsibility on each of us to serve cal activity. All members of the armed forces, with the utmost integrity and be vigilant in including active-duty members, members of protecting the duties and confidences with the reserve components not on active duty, and which we have been entrusted,” he added. “To retired members are prohibited from wearing ensure we are ready to do what is right when military uniforms at political campaign or elec- ethical dilemmas arise, we must train and pre- tion events. pare ourselves.” Leadership matters Riding in a V-22 Osprey over the deep into his personal archives to jungles of Liberia in search of suit- review the “Top 10 Lessons Learned” able terrain to Power Point slide he created after his build treatment COLUMN Liberia experience 2014. “1. Leader- camps during ship Matters - When in charge, take the 2014 Ebola charge. Leaders must be the calm epidemic, young within the storm,” the six-year-old Army engineer slide read. He channelled the quiet, Major Anthony determined strength of Lieutenant Barbina had no General Darryl Williams who led idea that he was U.S. Army Africa Command through preparing for a the Ebola Crisis and is now the 60th job he would fill Superintendent of the U.S. Military years later. All he Academy at West Point. knew was that “I wanted to model my leadership his skills as a after Lieutenant General Williams,” burgeoning mili- Barbina said. “He was calm, collected, tary leader were Molinari strong, clear and concise in crisis.” being tested. Although face-to-face recruitment “People were has been used for the last 30 years, on in rough shape, gaunt and haggard, March 16th, Barbina instituted “Op- throwing up all the time,” Lieutenant eration Patriot Shield,” transitioning Colonel Barbina, now the Commander all New England Battalion recruiting for the U.S. Army New England Re- stations to online-only recruiting and cruiting Battalion, described the Ebola virtual prospecting, and while placing patients treated in camps that his safety restrictions on in person inter- team built during Operation United actions. Assistance in 2014. Two days later, the U.S. Army closed The Ebola Treatment Units were all 1,400 recruiting stations across constructed where they were needed the U.S. The other services followed most — outside affected villages, in the Army’s lead, and by March 25, all the city of Monrovia, near an aban- 20,100 members of the military re- doned mine. The makeshift facilities cruiting force were teleworking. These had space for beds and a cleaning area unprecedented decisions have been for medical personnel to change into effective force protection measures protective gear. — Barbina’s battalion only had one “No visitors were allowed. Fam- positive COVID-19 case — but this did ily members would stand outside the slow recruiting from March through fences trying to catch sight of their May. Barbina’s battalion rolled unmet loved ones.” Barbina recalled that goals from this time into July, August Ebola differed from the novel corona- and September. virus in that it was more difficult to How will the military attract the contract, but far more deadly. “Most 150,000 annual recruits it needs to loved ones went in and did not come sustain the all-volunteer force over the back out.” months and years to come? After his engineering duties were Barbina, who saw the Army as his completed and Barbina spent 21 days leadership opportunity after growing in quarantine, he was asked to write up in a small Ohio coal mining town, up an After Action Review for the says social media prospecting is here Center for Army Lessons Learned. to stay. His battalion had already Barbina wrote his “Top 10 Lessons begun recruiting through social media, Learned” and submitted them, believ- online job platforms, eSports tourna- ing that his job was done. ments, and other virtual communities “Never in a million years would I prior to the COVID-19 crisis. Barbina have thought that I would go back to said that recruiters are discovering that slide,” Barbina told me in a recent that participants in online eSports interview. I had reached out to ask and social communities are excellent him how Army recruitment has been military prospects. “They are techni- affected by the COVID-19 crisis. But cally savvy. They are digital natives. instead, he told me his story that was They are interested in becoming six years in the making. drone pilots, cyber professionals and Back in early March, Barbina was engineers. They are the Army of the flying back from a training exercise future.” with a colleague. “We talked about Lisa Smith Molinari’s self syndicated columns ap- the coronavirus, how it could affect pear on her blog, www.themeatandpotatoesoflife. recruiting and our recruiters,” he said. com and she recently co-authored Stories Around “I decided on that flight, we need to the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Mili- change the way we do business.” tary Life Follow Lisa@MolinariWrites. Back at the battalion, Barbina dug The Skyline ~ June 11, 2020 5 Camp Pendleton hosts interagency Fire School

Lance Cpl. Broc Story these buffers so that if there is training that creates a sec- Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton ondary fire, we have a good defense mechanism to keep “To operate legally on these fires small and manageable.” Every year, smoke can be visible in areas across Marine Due to Camp Pendleton’s expansive live-fire training Corps Base Camp Pendleton as the base hosts its joint fire upcoming wildfire seasons, areas, it is vital that the departments are briefed on the annual training school at various ranges across the instal- firefighters need to qualify hazards that may be encountered during the exercise. lation. This year’s fire school, running from June 1-5, sees Before each day of training begins, the various agencies 28 separate fire departments from surrounding communi- on a specific level, and gather for a morning safety brief on what is to be expected ties participating. from the day’s events. During the briefing, Col. Edward The school consists of setting and extinguishing pre- the ability to do these C. Greeley, commanding officer of the Security and Emer- scribed fires, which provides the fire agencies with an an- gency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pend- nual certification of training while also keeping the base burns gives them the leton, expresses his gratitude to the firefighters for their clear of overgrown vegetation to prepare for the fire sea- work in reducing the threat of wildfires on base. son, making the base fire compliant. qualifications needed. “A significant wild-land fire on this base will stop train- Preparation for the week-long event begins months in ing in its tracks, and for a unit that is training to deploy for advance to ensure the departments can train effectively Burning out these areas a combat mission, there is a finite window where you can and safely aboard the installation. Strategically planning get that training completed,” said Col. Greely. “The fuel the allotted 2,500 acres of burn area to be used is an exten- deliberately helps with reduction that you all complete to earn your qualifications sive process for the Camp Pendleton Fire Department. contributes directly to the readiness of the Marine Corps Carefully dedicating the training areas enables the base to future extinguishing efforts and its mission to deploy overseas.” effectively clear overgrown brush, creating safer ranges for By treating the Fire School as a significant fire event, Marines to train on year-round. and keeps the community the agencies are able to practice lifesaving communication “We get a significant benefit in burning areas under safe safe.” and emergency coordination to be more effective in real- conditions with favorable weather that helps to prevent world scenarios. With many of the agencies working in fires that are started by training from impacting other ar- -- Kenneth Helgerson, areas surrounding Camp Pendleton, the departments rely eas on Pendleton or leaving Pendleton to the surrounding fire chief, Camp Pendleton Fire Department on each other to respond efficiently to emergency wildfire communities,” said Helgerson. “We are safely burning out scenarios.

The Citadel, South carolina Setermoen, Norway

Photo by Staff Sgt. Rebecca Floto Photo by Lance Cpl. Chase Drayer Poolees are medically tested for COVID-19 at The Citadel, a public military college A U.S. Marine takes the first step to cross a day-old bridge during Exercise Thunder temporarily utilized to stage poolees for a 14-day observation period in Charleston, Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway. S.C.

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Heat-related Illnesses and First Aid

Heat stroke, the most serious form of heat-related illness, happens when the body becomes unable to regulate its core temperature. Sweating stops and the body can no longer rid itself of excess heat. Signs include confusion, loss of consciousness, and seizures. Heat stroke is a medical emergency that may result in death! Call 911 immediately.

Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to loss of water and salt from heavy sweating. Signs include headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, thirst, and heavy sweating.

Heat cramps are caused by the loss of body salts and fluid during sweating. Low salt levels in muscles cause painful cramps. Tired muscles—those used for performing the work—are usually the ones most affected by cramps. Cramps may occur during or after working hours. Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, is skin irritation caused by sweat that does not evaporate from the skin. Heat rash is the most common problem in hot work environments.

For more information about heat-related illnesses: OSHA Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers OSHA Technical Manual (OTM) Chapter – Heat Stress.

With our Mississippi summer fast approaching please take the time to learn the early signs and symptoms of heat illness and injury. To keep our family, friends, and coworkers safe, and mission ready, be vigilant during these life threatening conditions. Make certain everyone stays hydrated, allow extra time for breaks during outside activity, and take necessary precautions to avoid these preventable emergencies. If you detect any of these conditions, move the person into the shade or air-conditioned area and cool with damp cloths. Call 911 and say you’re onboard NAS Meridian. As always working with our NAS partners is an honor and Fire & Emergency Services would like to thank you for your hard work keeping our base safe.

Andrew Waters is the NAS Meridian Fire Inspector. His number is 601-679-3866. 6 The Skyline ~ June 11, 2020 Army targets COVID-19 vaccine by end of year

By Thomas Brading move forward with for larger trials toward Army News Service the end of the year,” Michael said. Prior to the COVID-19 response, Mi- The global race to field a lifesaving CO- chael’s previous global health contributions VID-19 vaccine may be nearing its last lap, include the Military HIV Research Pro- as the Army aims for a vaccine by the end gram, or MHRP. His team was instrumental of this year, the force’s top medical research in the globally effective HIV-1 vaccine. officer said. “Our team is fully engaged in the gov- If all goes as planned, human testing ernmental structure called Operation Warp will begin in late summer, Army Brig. Gen. Speed,” Michael said. Michael Talley, commander of the Army Operation Warp Speed, an initiative first Medical Research and Development Com- announced by President Donald Trump and mand, told reporters yesterday. He added with Army Materiel Command at the helm, that he anticipates widespread distribution brings together experts from across the gov- of a vaccine next year. ernment to determine a vaccine for COV- To do this, Army researchers are follow- ID-19 and distribute more than 300 million ing the science, he said. doses across the . However, when you follow the science, “We cover [everything] from therapeu- that lets science take charge of the time- tics, diagnostics and vaccines,” Michael said. line, said Col. Wendy Sammons-Jackson, “But for our specific work in vaccines, we’re director of the Military Infectious Disease heavily engaged across all agencies [where] Research Program at MRDC. the Army and Defense Department’s capa- “It’s reasonable to expect some form of bilities and competencies with vaccine de- Photo by William F. Discher, Army a vaccine available by the end of the year,” velopment can be brought to bear.” Army Spc. Taylor Wolik, a medical laboratory specialist with the 1st Area Medical Sammons-Jackson said. “As long as we’re What this means is that they’re not only Laboratory, performs a diagnostic assay at the Army Medical Research Institute able to continue to progress, learn, under- testing potential vaccines invented during of Infectious Diseases field laboratory site at Fort Detrick, Md. USAMRIID provides stand and adapt, I think we have all of the the intramural program, he said, but they specialized training to the lab’s employees in conducting diagnostic assays to resources available and pointed in the same have the capability to also do pre-clinical detect the presence of coronavirus and other biological agents in clinical or direction that can make [our timeline] pos- and stage-1 testing of potential vaccines environmental samples. sible.” outside of their laboratories. Although advances have been made, and In addition to WRAIR and USAMRIID, goals are set, “we’re in the learning phase many unique subordinate commands are with every aspect of this, whether it’s the In January, after the virus’ genetic designed a unique COVID-19 candidate, he using their assets to support the overall gov- development of treatments or vaccines — makeup was published, the more than said. ernment response to the virus, Talley said. it’s a constant learning process,” said Dr. 700 Army scientists, researchers and staff USAMRIID is also developing small- “For example, in Natick, Massachusetts, at Nelson Michael, director of the Center for at the U.S. Army Medical Research Insti- and large-animal models to support testing the U.S. Army Research Institute of Envi- Infectious Disease Research at the Walter tute of Infectious Diseases at Fort Detrick, of vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics ronmental Medicine, researchers are de- Reed Army Institute of Research. Maryland, began working day and night to developed by the Army and its collabora- veloping wearable technology to [recognize] That’s why scientists around the globe, in- develop medical countermeasures against tors. key early symptoms of COVID-19.” cluding the Army, are simply doing their COVID-19. “We have been vaccinating hundreds To date, COVID-19 has killed more than best to keep up with the complex virus, he The Walter Reed team also started rac- of mice with different versions of our vac- 370,000 people worldwide, including more added. ing against the clock to develop a vaccine cine, and we will be making a decision as than 100,000 in the United States. “We’re learning the science of [CO- candidate to beat the novel coronavirus. to which one is the best to take forward for “U.S. Army researchers were critical VID-19] faster than we have learned the “We are moving at top speed at both labs manufacturing next week,” said Dr. Kayvon during the SARS epidemic, the Zika virus, science of any other virus before,” Michael and yielding promising results,” Talley said Modjarrad, director of the Emerging Infec- and the Ebola outbreak as they helped de- said. “We’re going from a concept, all the regarding USAMRIID and WRAIR. At Fort tious Diseases Branch at WRAIR, “then, ul- velop antivirals and vaccines,” Secretary of way to Phase 3 clinical trials and potential- Detrick, they are safely replicating the vi- timately, clinical trials by late summer.” the Army Ryan D. McCarthy said in April. ly licensure in an unprecedented timeline rus to support countermeasure develop- “Based on the data obtained this sum- “They’ve done it before, and they will do it — but in this case, it’s very much possible.” ment. Meanwhile the team at WRAIR has mer, we’ll know which vaccine candidates to again.”

Mission essential training continues during COVID-19 at Great Lakes

By Brian Walsh earning programs or apprenticeship-level Training Support Center Public Affairs training schools, and advanced training at “C” Schools. The strong commitment to mission ac- The command’s schools include Dam- complishment for commands tasked in age Controlman, Engineman, Electrician’s training students at “A” and “C” Schools in Mate, Gas Turbine Systems Technician- Great Lakes is unwavering – even during a Electrical, Gas Turbine Systems Techni- pandemic. cian-Mechanical, Hull Technician, Machin- As many communities face the challeng- ist’s Mate, Quartermaster and Machinery es brought upon by COVID-19, Training Repairman. Support Center (TSC), Center for Surface Policies at both CSCSU and SWESC Combat Systems Unit (CSCSU) and Sur- have been instituted in all buildings includ- face Warfare Engineering School Command ing classrooms and laboratories. (SWESC) Great Lakes continue the abso- In addition to the continued handwash- lute mission essential work at providing ing and face coverings, the schools have highly trained Sailors for the fleet. spaced their classes out to facilitate the “The quick reactions to mitigate the six-foot social distance protocol. Staff have threat of COVID-19 has allowed us to con- administered daily temperature checks to tinue seamless housing and training for ensure a safe learning environment safe Sailors,” said TSC Great Lakes Command- prior to students enter the building. ing Officer Capt. Pat Sutton. “We continue “Our team, Sailors and Civilians, main- to make the health and safety of our stu- tained complete professionalism, dedica- dents, staff and their families our highest tion and strict adherence to safe practices priority. Despite current circumstances during this pandemic,” said CSCSU Great though, our mission is a must for keeping Lakes Commanding Officer Capt. Ricardo commands fully manned.” Enriquez. “This allowed for a safe train- Annually around 13,500 young men and ing environment and continued the supply women transfer to TSC for “A” School or chain to the fleet. I couldn’t be more proud accession-level training. The command pro- of the CSCSU Great Lakes Team and the vides around-the-clock mentorship for them hard work they all put in.” in the barracks. Staff members are present Watch captains have also been named to conducting inspections of living quarters ensure the school has positive control of the and uniforms, overseeing watch stand- environment. The watch ensures commu- ing, ensuring general health and wellness, nication up and down the chain and com- upholding all Navy regulations and stan- mand creating a proactive stance to isolate dards, holding weekly training, and per- any potential COVID cases. In addition, the sonifying Navy core values. schools have created a rotating watch bill to At learning sites, students learn the support the enforcement of social distanc- skills they need to contribute in the fleet. ing from 4 to 10 p.m. every day. CSCSU provides accession level training “My staff worked around the clock to imple- at Apprentice Technical Training following ment safety mitigations to maintain the on to ‘A’ Schools, as well as advanced train- health and well-being of our Sailors while ing at ‘C’ schools. The command’s schools at the same time completing our mission include Electrician’s Mate, Gunner’s Mate, of providing professional education and Electronics Technician, Fire Controlman, training in support of Surface Navy re- Interior Communications Electrician, quirements that prepare enlisted Sailors Mineman, Sonar Technician Surface Tech- to serve at sea,” said SWESC Great Lakes Photo by ETSN Nathaniel Winegardner nicians and Boatswain’s Mate. Commanding Officer Cmdr. Shawn Gibson. Training Support Center (TSC) Great Lakes students interact on the quarterdeck At SWESC, student training encom- “Training future Sailors is absolutely mis- aboard the USS England barracks. As many communities face the challenges passes all surface engineering rates. They sion critical – a constant and steady flow of brought upon by COVID-19, TSC Great Lakes continues the absolute mission begin in Basic Engineering Common Core Sailors is necessary to man our ships which essential work at providing highly trained Sailors for the fleet. before continuing on to one of nine rate- spearhead our nation’s security.” The Skyline ~ June 11, 2020 7

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By Capt. Jamie Reeves, MD Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Public Affairs cooking or watch a series or movie you have closer to businesses and schools opening up, provider at a mental health clinic, or you always wanted to see. one day closer to a better economy and one can speak to a counselor over the phone via The COVID-19 pandemic has presented Ideally, part of your new routine should day closer to returning to our pre-COVID Military One Source. In order to protect challenges on many levels, from how we include some daily exercise, to include get- lives. you and your loved ones from the virus, work, to how we socialize or exercise, to ting outside for some sun. You should try Consider trying an app for mindfulness. these “doors” for help may involve tele- how we educate our children. The pandem- eating well balanced meals, and get enough Mindfulness teaches concepts such as the phone or virtual appointments right now, ic has also created a lot of fear and uncer- sleep at night, preferably 7-8 hours if you transience of all things so you do not become but the doors are all open waiting for you tainty regarding the extent of its impact on can. The more you develop your own daily too overwhelmed by what is happening at to enter. our economy, our health and the health of personal routine that is healthy and filled the moment. You learn to ride life’s ups and If things develop into a crisis, and you find our loved ones, and how life will look going with things you enjoy, the more you will feel downs allowing you to remain even-keel in yourself thinking about hurting yourself or forward. a sense of control and ability to adjust to accepting the current state without fear or someone else, please get immediate care These major changes can obviously have our new reality even with its limitations. judgment. via 911 or by going to the nearest emergen- an impact on our mental health. If you are Talking with others can be another im- One caution is in how much media, es- cy room. Hospitals have systems in place not sleeping as well you were prior to the portant way to adjust to the current situa- pecially social media, you consume. Tech- to screen all patients for COVID-19 and pandemic, if you find yourself more irrita- tion. Even though we may be social distanc- nology can help you connect to loved ones, to separate COVID-19 patients from other ble or frustrated, if you are more worried in ing, we are all going through this together. friends and colleagues, but there are risks. patients. general and don’t feel your normal self, you Conversations with your friends, family or Because social media is largely unregulat- As with all situations, the mental are not alone. colleagues can help you realize you are not ed, it is difficult to discern well vetted (i.e., health impact of a crisis is varied. A crisis In fact, such reactions are quite com- alone in how you feel. Chances are they are evidence based) information from opinion, is a stress on the status quo and a rapid mon when you experience a major stress or just as frustrated, confused or anxious as and may therefore contribute to misinfor- increase in uncertainty about the future change. This is happening to us all in some you are. Knowing that can be validating mation. Although research indicates that state. Although this environment is ripe for fashion as we adapt to our “new normal.” and empowering. accurate and clear information can relieve feelings of anxiety, depression and general- The important point to remember is that Human beings are social by nature, distress during a crisis, too much media ized distress, it is also an opportunity for we are resilient, and just as we adapted and establishing these connections can be exposure can have the opposite effect and people to come together and do incredible to previous major societal changes (9/11, comforting and healing. By reaching out to amplify distress. things toward a common purpose. We have major wars, economic depression), we will others you are helping them just as much If you have tried these methods of seen that in our shipmates who have expe- adapt to the pandemic’s impact and hope- as you are helping yourself. In fact, help- adapting and still find yourself impacted by rienced the largest deployment of medical fully emerge stronger than before. ing others has been shown to increase self- symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, de- forces since Operation Desert Storm near- Adapting to new and stressful changes esteem and improve your mood. So, pick up pression, loss of sleep or appetite, you may ly 30 years ago. We see that in the many in life may not be easy, but there are things the phone, use your favorite face to face app consider asking for help to aid you through doctors and nurses taking great risks and you can do to help make the process easier. (Skype, etc.) or talk to a neighbor (6 feet this transition. If you feel these symptoms working relentless hours to provide care to For example, one difficult part of the- cur apart). You will be glad you did. are impacting your work, family or other tens of thousands impacted by COVID-19. rent situation has been the loss of control President Franklin Delano Roosevelt important aspects of life, it is even more im- We will no doubt get through this pandem- we have over what is happening. Decisions said, “We have always held to the hope, the portant to get help. Asking for help is a sign ic as we have gotten through many other that impact almost every part of our daily belief, the conviction that there is a better of strength. It shows that you are working crises and emerge stronger as individuals, life are being made by leaders in consulta- life, a better world, beyond the horizon.” We to make yourself better. as a Navy, and as a country. tion with public health experts, not by us. can remember this as we all experience this The Navy has adopted the “No Wrong Information about stress and how to It can be helpful therefore to regain difficult period. It’s important to remind Door” approach to counseling. We have cope can be found at https://navstress. some control of your life by developing new yourself “this too shall pass” and know that many ways to get help, and all are equally wordpress.com/. If you or someone you routines involving things you enjoy, maybe things will get better. Each day that goes good. You can talk to a friend, shipmate know is in need of immediate assistance, exploring things you have wanted to do but by we are one day closer to a vaccine, one or family member, a chaplain, someone at the Military Crisis Line is available 24/7. never had the time to. 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The Navy has incorporated lessons learned from the opment of “Safe Haven” ports for ships to safely pull in initial COVID-19 outbreaks onboard USS Theodore Roos- and get some rest and relaxation for their crews as well evelt (CVN 71) and USS Kidd (DDG 100) into guidance to as accomplishing logistical resupply and repairs. These sustain underway operations while fighting the virus dur- ports would be designed to support and maintain the ships’ ing future outbreaks at sea. COVID-free “bubble.” Fleet Surgeons, supported by a Navy Medicine scientif- As we adjust our operating procedures throughout the ic panel of medical researchers, public health experts and Fleet, it’s critical that Sailors follow basic force health pro- laboratory specialists, were able to confirm that Theodore tection measures. “Everything that we’ve learned empha- Roosevelt Sailors whose diagnostic polymerase chain re- sizes that the fundamentals still count,” said Navy Sur- action (PCR) tests remained positive ten days or more af- geon General Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham. “Our Sailors ter the onset of their symptoms were no longer infectious. are demonstrating that they understand the importance This, combined with other independent scientific reports of using public health preventative measures like hand of persistent viral shedding, led to a Fleet-wide shift to a washing, wearing face coverings, social distancing and re- symptoms-based recovery strategy instead of one requir- porting any symptoms they experience in order to protect ing PCR out-testing. the ship, their shipmates and their mission.” The new strategy will allow ships and units with out- The Navy’s new Standard Operational Guidance, is- breaks to more quickly return to normal operations and sued May 27, provides direction for isolation, quarantine prevent protracted recoveries. and contact tracing upon an initial outbreak, to include “Protecting the total workforce remains our top prior- ships at sea that cannot medically evacuate personnel be- ity. At the same time the Navy is still answering the call cause of geographic or operational concerns. to defend the nation, protect sea lanes, and assist those in “Our Sailors are resilient and highly trained to fight a need,” said Vice Admiral Phillip Sawyer, the Navy’s opera- number of threats at sea- whatever the adversary,” said tions chief in charge of coordinating the service’s response U.S. Navy graphic Sawyer, “and COVID-19 is just a new adversary we are to COVID-19. “The Navy will continue to operate in this The guidance lays out minimum actions required prepared to combat.” ‘new normal’ environment with COVID, but won’t be limit- for Navy units to deploy safely during the COVID-19 Across the Navy, rapid adaptation to local conditions ed in our ability to respond to whatever our Nation needs.” pandemic environment. and creative risk mitigation plans will remain key to Another lesson learned from Theodore Roosevelt was the achieving a force hardened against the pandemic. value of strict ship-board protocols which help contain the Navy leadership will keep the Fleet and their families spread of the virus if found onboard. Refined procedures informed on safely navigating forward during this pan- and a better understanding of preventative and mitigation the virus to be contained to a relatively small group and demic and will continue to update operational guidance as actions has been shown to be effective. Several ships have the ship continue its planned operations. our understanding of COVID-19 grows. had a COVID+ case, but the Crew’s actions have enabled Sawyer also spoke about the Fleet commanders’ devel- --From the Office of the Navy Chief of Information

Navy approves interim retirement ceremony rules By MC1 Mark D. Faram lifted, will be approved. Though any retirement can be delayed, all must be held within Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs three months of local base social distancing restrictions being lifted. No ceremonies will occur, however, until after the local installation commander deems The Navy has cleared the way for Sailors to plan command-sponsored retirement cer- gatherings of 10 or more people can safely happen. emonies though none will be held until social distancing restrictions are relaxed. The policy, the message states, not only applies to Sailors who retire on schedule during “COVID-19 has limited group gatherings and congregate events, such as command-spon- current COVID-19 restrictions, but also those who receive voluntary extension approvals sored retirement ceremonies designed to express the Navy’s appreciation for the many to delay their retirement as part of the COVID-19 mitigation efforts. years of faithful and honorable service members have devoted to their country,” wrote Sailors who retire, but who plan to return to return hold their ceremony, need to be Vice Adm. John B. Nowell, the Navy’s top uniformed personnel officer, in NAVADMIN aware that travel funding to return for their ceremony might not be possible. There are 160/20 released May 29. DoD restrictions on funded travel for retired service members, the message said. As a re- “Commands using the authority in this NAVADMIN may approve requests by members sult, Nowell urged commands, “scrutinize requests from members for invitational travel on a case-by-case basis after fully considering existing Navy mitigation measures in re- orders on a case-by-case basis.” sponse to the coronavirus outbreak.” Once commands give an official approval, the message states, the retirement ceremo- Once conditions permit, Nowell wrote that commands, “will make every reasonable ef- ny becomes an official command function. Sponsoring commands will only use operating fort within regulations, budgetary constraints, and practicality to provide the items re- funds in the fiscal year the retirement ceremony is held. quested.” Sailors and commands should consult NAVADMIN 160/20 and DoD financial rules be- Here’s how the policy, which remains in effect for one year, will work. fore using official funding. For example, the message says that appropriated funds can’t Commands can now approve requests from Sailors for officially sponsored retirement pay for, “food, receptions, or unofficial functions.” ceremonies. When planning and requesting an official retirement ceremony, Sailors should read Only requests for command-sponsored retirements, held either preceding retirement, MILPERSMAN Article 1800-010, which lays out the rules for retirement ceremonies, and or for Sailors willing to return for their ceremony once social distancing restrictions are they should review the other references noted in the message as well.

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