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Navy Welcomes New Leaders 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 Kenneth Braithwaite 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 Mark Esper 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 ~ page 2 ~ MWD Dona joins 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 ~ June 14, 1777 ~ The Continental Congress adopts the design of present U.S. flag of 13 stripes and 13 stars. ~ June 10, 1854 ~ 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.
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