TRIDENT Refit Facility Raises Coveted VPP Star Flag COVID-19
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TRIDENT TRIBUTE Fiscal Year 2021 Volume 1 - Nov/Dec Inside TRIDENT Refit Facility Raises Coveted VPP Star Flag Apprentice Class of 2020 Graduates Honored COVID-19 Response Team Recognized for Achievement Captain’s Corner Capt. Edward J. Robledo Commanding Officer As we approach the holiday season, prove the situation to include shuttle services down to I want to thank the TRF & NRMD-KB the Waterfront. As that process solidifies, we will keep Team for all of your excellent work the Team updated. over these last couple of months! This has been a challenging year domi- To that end, I have donated the TRF CO’s Northside nated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated local parking spot to Code 200 and the TRF XO/ED’s parking restrictions. spot in the South lot to Code 300 until January 1, 2021. As we move forward into 2021, there’s been encouraging The Code 200 and Code 300 leadership will choose the news about vaccines to combat the virus and bringing most deserving employees to use those spots. After some hope that we can move back to a “normal” life in the January 1, I’ll reassign those parking spots to other coming months. Codes. Since the last newsletter, a lot has occurred on the Water- COVID-19 pandemic update. As I write this, our Nation front. The Team completed USS RHODE ISLAND and USS is experiencing an alarming spike in positive COVID-19 MARYLAND’s Dry Dock REFIT periods, and successfully cases. docked USS FLORIDA. Additionally, USS WEST VIRGINIA’s modernization REFIT was completed along with some fol- I recently mailed out an update to all households to low-up work on WEST VIRGINIA and USS RHODE ISLAND. aid in understanding some of the terms and process- es we use to determine when to quarantine/ROM an USS WYOMING completed her Engineering Refueling individual and/or when individuals can return to work. Overhaul in Norfolk, Va., and is now a Kings Bay asset! We MUST CONTINUE to follow CDC COVID mitigation Finally, USS ALASKA is in the throes of completing the first processes and guidelines until we defeat this virus! SSBN Extended Refit Period here at TRF & NRMD-KB. The Team has been dynamic and has flexed to meet all chal- During the holiday season, and this season is no excep- lenges! tion, large stressors in life are experienced by all. If you feel that your stress-levels are getting to be too much, Phase A of the Dry Dock Recapitalization (DDR) project is please reach out for help! We are all here to support well underway. Lots of temporary buildings are in place one another. and our equipment is being moved to accommodate the Dry Dock overhaul. Thank you for all you have done to ensure the success of TRF & NRMD-KB! Enjoy the holidays and be safe! As you may have noticed, parking has become a challenge on the Waterfront. We are working with SUBASE to im- TRF-KB TEAM - FIRST LINE OF NATIONAL DEFENSE! Shop 51A Earns CO’s Safety Award Shop 51A (Inside Electrical Shop) was recently named as the recipient of the Captain’s Quarterly Safety Recogni- tion Award, 4th Quarter, Fiscal Year 2020. BRAVO Of particular note, Shop 51A acquired and put into use a new and permanently mounted electric-powered ZULU and steam cleaner replacing the old diesel fuel cleaner. This new electric cleaner eliminates the need for pallet stor- well done age, reduces congestion in passageways, and eliminates Shop 51A! diesel fumes inside TRF’s Repair Industrial Facility (RIF). Additionally, Shop 51A had special boxes built to SAFETY simplify the connection between motors and test equip- FIRST! ment without creating ergonomic strain hazards. These boxes require less cable routing and set-up while improv- ing safety, efficiency, and productivity. ~ 1 CMC’s Message CMDCM(SS) Jeff Hiscocks Command Master Chief First, I would like to thank everyone for the warm wel- the Blue Jacket of the Year! MM2 Kaitlin come I have received on my return to Kings Bay to serve Baumann was recognized as the TRF-KB as the TRF-KB Command Master Chief. Junior Sailor of the Quarter and ND1 Stephen Schilz earned TRF-KB Sailor of I’m excited to return to the area and have been made to the Quarter honors. feel right at home as I’ve settled in during the last few months. A special thank you to all those involved in mak- Again, congratulations to you ALL for these major accom- ing my transition from San Diego go smoothly. plishments … It’s indicative of your consistent hard work and dedication. BZ Shipmates!! I would like to take this opportunity to extend congrat- ulations from all of us at TRF-KB/NRMD to our newest I’d also like to commend all of the TRF-KB/NRMD Sailors and Chief Petty Officer Selectees! EMNC(Sel) Dylan Cleveland, our civilians for your daily efforts in combating the COVID-19 MMNC(Sel) Christopher Diller, LSSC(Sel) Elena Merkling pandemic. Unfortunately, positive cases are rising across the and TMC(Sel) Andre Robinson will soon pin on the covet- United States again, so we MUST NOT let our guard down. ed Chief’s anchors! Well done Shipmates on this outstand- ing achievement! Several base facilities have reopened and are strictly follow- ing current COVID 19 protocols. These facilities include the Congratulations are also in order for our newest Senior Rack and Roll Lanes bowling alley, Box Office movie theater, Chief Petty Officers; TMCS(SS) Daniel Donaldson III and KB Finnegan’s, MWR Tickets and Travel/Outdoor rentals CSSCS(SS) Paul Tetreault who were promoted Sept 18. offices, and Eagle Hammock RV Park is now accepting new Congratulations on this career milestone for both you and reservations again. your families. I’m sure these facilities would very much appreciate your Additional kudos go out to several of our TRF-KB Sail- business. ors for quarterly recognition and being selected as top performers among their peers. ND3 Matthew Bolt was Continue executing our mission and thank you all for the selected as the TRF-KB Blue Jacket of the Quarter AND as contributions you make on a daily basis! Winter Safety Message This is the time of year we normally put out tips for Avoid distracted driving, whether it is a holiday week- home safety and holiday travel. This year is no different. end or any time of the year. Nevertheless, the holidays Who doesn’t like fried turkey? Beware of the turkey do have a way of taking our minds away from common fryer! Crisp, fried turkey may taste delicious, but splat- sense practices, like driving safely and responsibly. Even tered hot oil can easily start a serious house fire or burn if your in-laws are calling and texting non-stop on the anyone nearby. drive, ignore all distractions until you are able to safely In addition to the danger of oil splattering and ignit- pull off the road and respond. ing flammable objects nearby, the oil itself can overheat Cell phones and holiday traffic do not mix, and no call and catch fire. Do not overfill a fryer with oil (leave or text is worth risking your life over. Download an app enough room to avoid spills when you add the turkey) that detects phone movement. When the phone is mov- and never put a frozen turkey directly in hot oil. Instead ing more than fifteen miles per hour it will automatically consider using an infrared fryer to safely cook your bird. send a reply message stating that you are driving and Before holiday travel make sure the maintenance is you will contact them when you stop. up to date and your vehicle is travel worthy. Check the When shopping for lights, electric decorations and oil, coolant and windshield washer levels, along with extension cords, purchase only the ones that are UL-list- the windshield wipers and the tires for tread depth and ed. If planning to decorate outdoors, make sure that you pressure. Remember that driving around on summer use lights and decorations that are rated for outdoor use. tires here at home all year may be ok, but if traveling Using indoor-only products outside in the weather can to a place where it snows, summer tires could possibly result in electric shock and fire hazards. If you’re in doubt have you going over the hill and into the woods. Continued on page 9 2 TRIDENT Refit Facility, Kings Bay Marks Elite Safety Achievement By Keith R. Boydston, TRF-KB Public Affairs States attain VPP STAR status, said Julie Dolson, Occu- pational Safety, Health and Environmental Director at KINGS BAY, Ga. - The U.S. Navy’s premier submarine TRIREFFAC-KB. There are currently less than 1,400 Fed- maintenance and repair facility has joined an elite eral VPP STAR worksites within the U.S. and its territo- group of employers as one of the safest places to work ries. in the United States. “Being a VPP STAR site proves that we have an excel- TRIDENT Refit Facility, Kings Bay (TRF-KB) officially lent safety culture from the deck plate to upper man- raised the Occupational Safety and Health Adminis- agement,” Dolson said. “This level of excellence is how tration’s (OSHA) coveted STAR worksite flag for the we conduct business on a daily basis.” first time in a ceremony Sept. 18 recognizing the com- VPP participants are required to demonstrate an ef- mand’s superior excellence in health and worker safety. fective safety and health program and maintain injury “This achievement is no small feat,” said Rear Adm.