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By MCSN Marlan Sawyer STRIKINGGOLD AD3 JACOBS CHOOSES A RATE

By MCSA Steven Young THEMORALEBOOSTER

MWR PROVIDES ACTIVITIES FOR SAILORS

By MC3 Alan Lewis ATALEOFTWOCAREERS

AOAN EVANS WORKS TWO JOBS On the cover:(Sept. 20,2017) Derecka Collier, center, YNSN Lynnette Evans, left, and SN Cubie Williams pose for a photo during karaoke night. (Photo by MCSA Steven Young) PHOTO of theDAY

W (Sept. 22, 2017) - IT3 Shandon Williams uses a stationary bike for alternate cardio during a physical fitness test. (Photo by MC2 Alora Blosch)

The Washington Surveyor

Commanding Officer Executive Officer Command Master Chief CAPT Glenn Jamison CAPT Colin Day CMDCM James Tocorzic

Public Affairs Officer Deputy PAO Media DLCPO Production LCPO LCDR Gregory L. Flores LTJG Andrew Bertucci MCC Mary Popejoy MCC Alan Gragg Editor Staff MC3 Jamin Gordon MC2 Alora Blosch MC3 Devin Bowser MC3 Shayla Hamilton MCSN Julie Vujevich MC2 Jessica Gomez MC3 Carter Denton MC3 Alan Lewis MCSA Steven Young MC2 Kris Lindstom MC3 Joshua DuFrane MC3 Brian Sipe MC2 Bryan Mai MC3 Jacob Goff MCSN Oscar Moreno MC2 Anna Van Nuys MC3 Kashif Basharat MCSN Marlan Sawyer

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 (7726).

*For comments and concerns regarding The Washington Surveyor, email the editor at [email protected]* COFFEE THENAVY’SLIFE-BLOOD SAILORS DRINK COFFEE TO POWER THROUGH THEIR DAY By MC3 Bryan Mai n honor of the beverage that brings after the Secretary of the Navy Jose- ally portrayed is someone with a cof- happiness to people around the phus “Joe” Daniels who abolished al- fee mug in hand. It is usually a dirty Iglobe, International Coffee Orga- cohol aboard U.S. Navy vessels in 1914 mug to signify they are an avid coffee nization (ICO) and dozens of coffee which made coffee the next drink of drinker.” associations will celebrate the third choice for Sailors. In turn, they started The number of coffee drinkers annual International Coffee Day, Sept. referring to the beverage as a “cup of around the world is only increasing. 29 – Oct. 1. The ICO has a strong count joe.” According to the International Coffee of 77 countries that celebrates the bold “My dad’s an old GM1 (Gunner’s Organization, more than ten million drink. Mate 1st Class) from the Vietnam era pounds of coffee are consumed every Coffee is the second most consumed and he definitely drinks a bit of coffee,” year. While the rest of the world may liquid in the world—water being first, said Burner. “Being from West Virgin- celebrate coffee on Oct. 1, many Sail- according to coffee.org. Coffee con- ia, we camped and traveled all over the ors celebrate with a “cup of joe” every tains more than 1, 200 chemicals, more state since it has really awesome and day throughout the year. than half of which generate the flavor. remote state forests. He would make For more information on the ICO or Coffee is a drink with a lot of history coffee for me whenever we went camp- International Coffee Day, go to https:// and love in the military. However, for ing and we went camping a lot when I internationalcoffeeday.org/. many Sailors in the U.S. Navy, coffee was growing up.” is more than just a drink. While it brings people togeth- “Coffee keeps me happy in the morn- er, there are other common mil- ing,” said Senior Chief Aviation Ord- itary traditions related to coffee nance TJ Burner, from Wood Coun- as well, like the tradition of not ty, West Virginia, leading chief petty washing one’s coffee cup when- officer of the Transportation division ever they finished drinking out aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carri- of it. This is most notable in er USS George Washington (CVN 73). the Navy’s Chiefs Mess where “I get grumpy when I don’t get coffee chiefs spend years “seasoning” in the morning. I have a wife, three their coffee cups. Those that kids and 70 Sailors that keep me busy season their coffee cups might and up late at night. I need coffee to rinse it out but will not clean it pick me up in the morning and keep me with soap. MCSN Julie Vujevich sane.” “I like the aroma and the taste MCSA Steven Young According to the U.S. Naval Insti- of coffee and so do many other tute’s website (usni.org), coffee has chiefs and officers,” said Chief been a part of the military for hundreds Logistics Specialist Ivan Ciego, of years. Coffee has had many names from Brooklyn, New York, a over the years but the most well-known chief assigned to George Wash- one is “joe.” The origin of “joe” has ington. “It wakes me up, gives not been formally traced, but there are me some energy and keeps me several theories including being named on point. In fact, a chief is usu- (Sept. 27, 2017) AOAN Jared Evans razor lines a customer’s beard. (Photo by MC3 Alan Lewis) ATALEOF TWOCAREERS

AOAN EVANS WORKS TWO FULL-TIME JOBS By MC3 Alan Lewis

t’s 4 a.m. when Aviation Ordnance- ing myself out for this. There are days while, I went from cutting my hair to a man Airman Jared Evans, a Sailor when my knees are sore and my back is lot of the people on campus. My busi- Iaboard the aircraft carrier USS tight, but I still push through it because ness started to boom and I was making George Washington I love what I do. I like being a Sailor some money to survive, so I decided to (CVN 73), starts his day. After a brief and being a barber is my passion. Do- think about this a career. I took classes cardio workout, a quick meal and a ing something that I love is worth it at to get certified and shortly after joined shower, he heads to the ship to conduct the end of the day.” the Navy. While on USS Wasp (LHD his daily tasks as a Sailor. Once his day In 2011, Evans started his practice as 1), I continued cutting hair and started of ordnance equipment maintenance a barber, and when he joined the Navy to make a name for myself.” and equipment quality assurance ends in June 2013, he decided to bring his While in the Navy, Evans took his aboard the ship, his second job begins. skills to the fleet. practice to the next level and even en- Evans second full-time job is as a “I started cutting hair while I was tered into the barber competition at Sur- barber at Uniquek Creations in Nor- attending Southern Connecticut State face Line Week, an annual week-long folk, Virginia. University because I was in a financial contest sponsored by Naval Surface “Most days working both jobs can be struggle,” said Evans. “I couldn’t afford Forces that offers many competitive exhausting, but I love it,” said Evans. “I something as simple as a haircut, so I events for different naval personnel. love the grind, and I don’t mind burn- started practicing on myself. After a “Surface Line Week was my first

“Most days working both jobs can be exhausting, but I love it. I love the grind, and I don’t mind burning myself out for this.” - AOAN Jared Evans barber competition and was a turning point that boosted my confidence as a barber,” said Evans. “There were barbers from so many ships on the east coast. Every SH [ships serviceman] and everyone that thinks they can cut showed up. It was a battle against time and customer service, and me not being in supply the odds were really stacked against me. For me to win first place was a big moment for me. At that moment, I knew I had what it takes to be a great barber.” With that type of recognition un- der his belt, Evans, who checked into George Washington in September 2017, is excited to continue his career as a Sailor and strengthen his clientele as a barber. “I’m really excited about being on the George Washington,” said Evans. “Going from the Wasp to the George Washington is like being a big fish in a little pond to being a little fish in a big pond. I am a new guy on a larger ship. I was well known on the Wasp, but now I have to start all over. I look forward to (Sept. 27, 2017) AOAN Jared Evans poses for a picture at Uniquek Creations in Norfolk, Virginia. meeting new people and working with (Photo by MC3 Alan Lewis) the AOs on this ship. AOs are sort of hope he can bring that same energy and great impact on the weapons depart- like a family, you don’t get to pick your work ethic to the weapons department ment. Eventually when he gets out of family members, but you learn to adapt here on the GW.” the Navy he wants to open his own bar- and respect them. You go through dif- Moving forward, Evans said he bershop and continue to help people. ferent obstacles and struggles with wants to advance in rank and make a these people, and at the end you become a better person.” Even though Evans has only been onboard for a short while, he has made an impression on some of the senior AOs on the ship. “We are really proud and excited to have Evans with us,” said Aviation Odnanceman 1st Class Gerald John- son, lead petty officer of the lagging team aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). “We worked at a previous command together, and he was always active at the command. He made a good name for himself as a good worker and one of the best barbers on the ship. I expect this to be a good move for him. I (Sept. 27, 2017) AOAN Jared Evans shapes a customer’s beard. (Photo by MC3 Alan Lewis) MWR: THEMORALEBOOSTER By MCSA Steven Young

(Sept. 20,2017) Ashlee Tynes, the interim liberty coordinator for George Washington, sings karaoke. (Photo by MCSA Steven Young)

ailors aboard the aircraft car- work life as well as their person- tion facility (FAF) in the brown bag rier USS George Washington al life,” said Derecka Collier, the area,” said Collier. “I also send out S (CVN 73) contribute to the afloat recreation specialist aboard All Hands e-mails at least once a success of GW’s mission on a daily GW. “When the Navy takes you out week. Our MWR reps have monthly basis. This often means working long of where you normally are and drops meetings and they always know what hours and operating in hazardous en- you in a new location with strangers, events are coming up. Each division vironments to ensure the successful how do you get out of that box? That has their own MWR rep.”

“We’re like the glue for this command. We keep Sailors engaged with fun activities. Our events can range from ski trips to birthday balls for the command.” -AO3 Chelsea Jackson completion of their tasks. In such a essentially is MWR’s job.” Aside from the events that it offers, stressful line of work, it is vital for MWR organizes a multitude of rec- MWR provides a support system for Sailors to unwind in their downtime. reational activities such as basketball Sailors in the fact that it propositions The Morale, Welfare and Rec- tournaments, dodgeball, karaoke and outlets for individuals who are just reation (MWR) division provides command functions. Collier uses arriving at a new command or com- events and activities for Sailors to various methods to publicize these pletely new to the Navy. enjoy after working hours. events. “Officially our job is to coordinate “We’re in charge of keeping a “There are ads that run on the these events, but by doing that we are healthy balance for Sailors in their TVs on the floating accommoda- actually doing more for Sailors,” said (Sept. 20,2017)Sailors play a five- (Sept. 20,2017)Sailors play a five- (Sept. 20,2017)Sailors play a five- on-five basketball game. on-five basketball game. on-five basketball game. (Photo by MCSA Steven Young) (Photo by MCSA Steven Young) (Photo by MCSA Steven Young)

Operations Specialist 2nd Class Sier- an MWR representative. “We keep are MWR committee meetings with ra Smith, the MWR LPO. “We try to Sailors engaged with fun activities. an open attendance policy. boost morale for everyone from E-1s Our events can range anywhere from “Any Sailor interested in getting in- up to officers. Especially for junior ski trips to birthday balls for the com- volved with MWR can always attend Sailors when they’re new to the area. mand. We try to provide variety in the the MWR committee meetings on the They don’t really know what’s around events that we offer.” first Thursday of every month,” said or what’s going on, so it’s Collier. “They can discuss ac- good for them to go out tivities with their MWR rep and have fun and to or go onto the GW website socialize with new and visit the MWR tab.” people.” MWR truly embod- Offering out- ies the acronym that lets to cope it stands for, raising with the morale and wel- stress of fare expectations everyday and bringing life in recreational t h e opportu- nities to e a c h a n d every Sailor a b o a r d the USS N a v y G e o r g e is argu- Washing- ably just ton. Upcoming as impera- events presented tive of a job by MWR include as any other. their weekly bas- MWR represen- ketball tournaments tatives realize just in the Huntington Hall how important of a gym on Wednesdays, the role they play within GW Apollo karaoke night (Sept. 20,2017)Sailors play a five-on-five basketball game. the command. (Photo by MCSA Steven Young) November 3, and a Halloween “We’re like the glue for movie marathon in the Hunting- this command,” said Aviation Ord- For any Sailor who has questions ton Hall theater October 31. nancemen 3rd Class Chelsea Jackson, about MWR events and dates, there (June 10, 2017) AD1 Noah Jacobs, left, explains the functions of a throttle adapter to AD3 Daveron Jacobs. (Photo by MCSN Marlan Sawyer)

By MCSN Marlan Sawyer STRIKINGGOLD FROMPACTTOAD AD3 DAVERON JACOBOS CHOOSES A RATE

hile some Sailors elect According to Navy.mil’s article, to become an aviation machinist’s to choose their rate “Striking Success”, which ran in mate (AD). There were a couple of W upon enlistment, others 2015, undesignated airmen are part other rates that were on the table enter the fleet undesignated. Un- of the Professional Apprenticeship as well, but I wasn’t interested in designated Sailors have a choice Career Track Program (PACT). them. I really wanted to become to go seaman, fireman, or airman. Following basic training and a two- an AD because of the camarade- Until they obtain a rate, they com- week apprenticeship school, PACT rie within their community and the plete tough tasks on the ship. After airmen check onboard to receive style of work that they do.” a year, they have the opportunity to guidance from their chain of com- Jacobs never lost sight of his “strike” into a rate. This is when a mand and command career coun- dream. In the meantime, he fo- Sailor learns about a specific job selor on which rate best suits them. cused on getting qualified on board and has the opportunity to be se- Aviation Machinist’s Mate Dave- George Washington. He did every- lected to join that department and ron Jacobs, from Greenville, S.C., thing he could in order to separate obtain a rate. Undesignated Sailors joined the Navy in 2015 as an un- himself from the rest of the undes- have the opportunity to explore dif- designated airman and quickly ignated airmen attempting to strike ferent rates in their career field and found that his options were limited a rate. He was one of the few to be- figure out what is the best decision for rate selection. come a qualified Enlisted Surface for them. They usually strike for “I came to the ship with a posi- Warfare Specialist (ESWS) and En- rates that they are interested and tive mindset,” said Jacobs. “I didn’t listed Aviation Warfare Specialist have skills in so that they will have want to dwell on the fact that I came (EAWS). a smooth transition into their new into the Navy without a rate. When “I really wanted to bring some- job. I first saw my choices, I wanted thing different to the table that would make them want me,” said partment. I really enjoy my role in in our shop and we appreciate what Jacobs. “I wanted AD to choose me this department and they appreciate he brings to the table. He will be the same way I chose it. I didn’t want what I bring to the table. That makes heading to AD A-school in the near anything to hold me back from get- me feel good as a Sailor.” future.” ting the chance to become an AD. He said he feels like he finally has From hard work on the flight deck This is what I have been working for a chance to make the Navy a career, as an undesignated airman, to man- all along.” according to Jacobs. aging inventory at the General Elec- After almost two years on board “I was excited when I received the tric Warehouse in Suffolk, [Dave- George Washington and many at- message that I’d been selected to be- ron] Jacobs remembers his journey tempts to strike a rate, Jacobs final- come an AD,” said Jacobs. “I have to the current point in his career. ly received good news. The Navy been working toward this since I “I am grateful for my new job,” selected Jacobs to become an AD in joined the Navy. This process has its said [Daveron] Jacobs. “I remem- March of 2017 and took the E-4 ad- ups and downs, but I just remained ber chipping paint and non-skid on vancement exam as well for his new focused. It is rewarding to see that the flight deck with the aviation rate. Ultimately, he advanced to 3rd all my hard work has paid off. It was boatswain’s mates like it was yes- class petty officer. His career head- just a matter of when it would hap- terday. We used to clean the heads ed in a completely new direction. pen. I’m thankful for all the people every day, among other things. It “This has been in the making for that have helped me along the way was dirty, hard work. Additionally

“I came to the ship with a positive mindset. I didn’t want to dwell of the fact that I came into the Navy without a rate.” -AD3 Daveron Jacobs

more than a year,” said Jacobs. “Al- and I know they are proud of me.” we worked long hours too. Working though I have only been in the Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mate 1st with the aviation boatswain’s mates for a few years, roughly half of my Class Noah Jacobs has been there has definitely taught me a lot and I time served has been as an undes- throughout [Daveron] Jacobs’ tran- will use that experience to benefit ignated airman. I never thought I sition to becoming an AD. me throughout my career as an avi- would be sitting here in this ware- “I remember when [Daveron] Ja- ation Sailor. I will never forget the house as an AD. Now I finally have cobs was an undesignated airman,” route I took to get here. I am living the opportunity to advance my ca- said [Noah] Jacobs. “He would al- proof that it can be done. Striking to reer, because I have a rate. An un- ways come down to our shop and get a rate is difficult, but nothing is designated Sailor can’t advance in ask us questions about our job. He impossible.” rank. If an undesignated Sailor (sea- definitely had a lot of will power. Undesignated Sailors will forev- man, fireman, or airman) doesn’t He has come a long way. Now he is a er be in our Navy. A Sailor’s career strike into a rate by the end of their 3rd class petty officer and is respon- isn’t about where you start, it’s about contract then they would be kicked sible for providing Individual Mate- where you finish. The ultimate goal out of the Navy. Choosing this rate rial Readiness List (IMRL) training is to finish strong and obtain the has granted me the opportunity of a and maintaining our inventory here rate of your dreams. Whenever you lifetime to work for an amazing de- at the warehouse. He is a perfect fit strike, strike for gold. NAVSUP Announces 2017 NAVY Holiday Season Mailing NEWS Deadlines From Naval Supply Systems Command Office of Corporate Communications

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