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Ashington Urveyor W S Dec THE ASHINGTON URVEYOR W S DEC. 9, 2019 CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE 6 Winter is Coming Prepare for the winter weather 8 Wreaths Across America Remembering fallen servicemembers during the holidays 12 Morale, Welfare, Recreation Learn more about what MWR can do for you 16 Remembering Pearl Harbor What happened during the attack Dec. 7, 1941 Around the Fleet Updates to Sea Shore 18 Rotation 2 ■ The Washington Surveyor THE ASHINGTON URVEYOR W S DEC. 9, 2019 USS George Washington (CVN 73) Commanding Officer Executive Officer Command Master Chief Surveyor Magazine Editor-in-Chief Lt. Cmdr. Stephanie Turo Copy Editors Capt. Kenneth Strong Capt. Daryle Cardone CMDCM Maurice Coffey Lt. Tyler Barker MCC Christina Shaw MC1 Gary Johnson MC2 Trey Hutcheson Media Department Public Affairs Officer Deputy Public Affairs Officer Layout Designers Lt. Cmdr. Stephanie Turo Lt. Tyler Barker MC3 Tatyana Freeman Departmental LCPO Divisional LCPO MCSN Cory Daut MCCM Reginald Buggs MCC Christina Shaw Production LPO Journalists MC1 Gary Johnson MC3 Michael Botts MC3 Tatyana Freeman MCSN Cory Daut Media Department Requests MCSA Stephen Sullins PRINT REQUESTS PHOTO/VIDEO REQUESTS E-MAIL MEDIA PRINT REQUESTS (757) 534 - 2369 CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: TUESDAY & THURSDAY: 0800 - 1300 0800 - 1400 2600 WASHINGTON AVE. SUITE 203 A special thank you to all those who let us tell your stories to the crew and to the fleet. 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. The Washington Surveyor ■ 3 SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT FC2 Aaron Riffle HOMETOWN: Woodsfield, Ohio WHERE HE WORKS: Combat Systems WHY HE JOINED: Out of pride for his country and because he felt the need to serve HOBBIES: Playing the guitar and video games WHY THIS SAILOR WAS NOMINATED: “He has definitely developed his skills, and he has taken on more tasks and challenges. Not only that, he takes motivation to his peers and keeps spirits high,” said Chief Fire Controlman Cynthia Cruz. 4 ■ The Washington Surveyor GEORGE WASHINGTON’S NEWEST WARRIORS MA2 Rachel Deaton ABHAA Caleb Brant IT3 Hannah Renftle ABE3 Zotah Khan ABHAN Cody Thompson ITCS Jullian Wimbush ABF3 Isabel Wood ABHAN Shelby Gilliaman ABH3 Cheyenne Carlton AN Alvin House AM1 Karol Stawicki AN Noah Saucedo AN Tristin Noble AOAN Lupino Walton AN Erik Snead CSSN Kelsi Wallace EMN2 Anh Nguyen CS2 Marshall Haley EMN2 Davis Culler EMN2 Donald Verbeck EMN2 Lynyrd Barrion ETE3 Nicola Nanco EMN2 Natalie Magpayo IC2 Samantha Cox EMN2 Nicholan Lafrance ITSA Ashap Hill EMN2 Ryan Quitter PRAN Joseph Cantu ET3 Elizabeth Kim PS3 Richard Garcia ETN3 Branden Thieman PS3 Andrea Thigpin GM3 Joseph Hawley RSSN Joshua Arnold ICSN Jonathan Kendall IC3 Victoria Hurlbut MM3 Logan Lozier MMN2 Alexander Dwyer MMN2 Daniel Marlin MMN2 Jonathan Malla MMN2 Ricardo Garcia OS3 Cria Saunders OS3 Daniel Bautista OS3 Tamia Brisbon RSSN Raven Bolton RSSN Robert Hall YN3 Jose Gonzalez ESWS EAWS EIWS Coordinators Coordinators Coordinators CSC Joe Magri AOC Volario Lott ITC Xica Johnson MMC Flyod Hollier CSC Jose Valencia CTT1 Nicollette Jeffery The Washington Surveyor ■ 5 SAFETY IS NICE: DON’T SLIDE ON THE ICE STORY AND PHOTOS BY MC3 TATYANA FREEMAN Winter can be a fun, enjoyable, In addition to proper tire fireplace properly. Never leave it and exciting time for many pressure and tread, drivers can take unattended and extinguish [the people. However, while the winter other steps to ensure they remain fire] when finished.” wonderland is beautiful, it can safe on the road. The safety department also also bring safety concerns and “Ice and snow create recommends that Sailors keep an hazards along with it. Because of slick surfaces,” said Aviation eye on the weather forecast to this, Sailors assigned to the safety Ordnanceman 2nd Class George see how conditions are going to department aboard the Nimitz- Frede, a Sailor assigned to the be prior to leaving their residence class aircraft carrier USS George safety department aboard George for work, regardless of whether Washington (CVN 73) are ready Washington. “Slow down, drive they are walking or driving to the to help their shipmates and their safely, pay attention to road command. families prepare with these tips conditions, and give extra time for “Pay attention to the weather and tricks for a safe and fun winter driving to your destination. Also forecast,” said Tolar. “Bring the season. beware of other drivers. Keep a proper attire for whatever activity “A big winter threat is snow roadside emergency kit in your you plan to do, and bring extra or ice on the walk into work,” vehicle.” clothes just in case. For road trips, said Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class This is also the time of the plan ahead and check the weather Jimmy Garcia, a Sailor assigned year that homeowners need to for the route you’re driving, to the safety department aboard take a moment to winterize their and make sure your vehicle is George Washington. “Less light in residences and prepare for colder winter ready. Have your chain of the morning equals low visibility. temperatures. command’s contact information, as There will be cold to freezing air “Clean any radiators or heaters well as emergency contacts readily temperatures and ladderwells on that haven’t been used for a while available. Planning ahead could the ship might make it slick as well.” and make sure they are free of prevent potential hazards. To check To prepare for such hazards, the dust,” said Garcia. weather conditions, watch local safety department recommends In addition to ensuring these news station’s weather reports, or Sailors follow a few key practices. pieces of equipment are clean and use a weather app.” “Wear boots with good tread if ready for use, homeowners should While winter can bring its own you have them,” said Garcia. “Slow also ensure other areas of their unique sets of hazards and impacts down and watch your step, only home are prepared for the season. to Sailors in Hampton Roads, cross the street when crosswalk “Always have a home emergency with the tips and advice from signs indicate to cross, and wear kit in case of a severe snow storm, the George Washington safety jackets and gloves.” and in the event of a power department, it can still be a fun, Even before driving to work, the outage, never make a makeshift enjoyable, and safe experience for safety department advises taking fireplace,” said Aviation Boatswain’s all Sailors and their families. special precautions in the winter Mate (Equipment) 1st Class months to prepare for icy hazards. Timothy Tolar, a Sailor assigned “Prepare your vehicle for winter,” to the safety department aboard said Garcia. “Make sure the tire George Washington. “Use only pressure is at the right level and proper heating techniques for your that the tires have good tread.” home. Also, if applicable, use your WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Wreaths STORY AND PHOTOS BY MC3 TATYANA FREEMAN In 1992, Morrill Worcester, owner Worcester’s idea. their annual wreath-laying visits Across of Worcester Wreath Company in Blue Bird Ranch, Inc., a trucking to Arlington, someone snapped Harrington, Maine, had a surplus of company, provided transportation of a photograph of the wreaths on wreaths during the holiday season. the wreaths from Maine to Virginia. the headstones in the snow. The Instead of throwing them out, Volunteers from the American photograph made its way to the America he contacted Arlington National Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, internet, where it went viral. People Cemetery and asked if he could and other volunteers from the began to ask how they could help place the excess wreaths in some of community to place red bows on Worcester or emulate him in other the older parts of the cemetery that each wreath. Washington D.C.- places around the United States. were not visited as often. based representatives from Maine As interest and demand for As plans came together to lay organized the wreath-laying at wreaths and wreath-laying events the wreaths at Arlington, other Arlington and a special ceremony at grew, Worcester realized that companies and organizations came the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. he could not donate wreaths to forward and volunteered their The group of volunteers did this everyone that wanted them. Instead, services in order to help execute yearly, and in 2005, after one of he sent seven wreaths to each state: one for every branch of the military and for POWs met and has been doing so every subsequent year after. and MIAs. Soon it became clear that a much bigger The date for the Wreaths Across America event varies operation was desired. and usually occurs on the second or third Saturday of In 2007, the Worcester family, veterans, and volunteers December. On the Wreaths Across America website, from the original wreath-laying in Arlington founded interested citizens can sponsor a wreath, a cemetery, or the non-profit organization “Wreaths Across America” look for locations to volunteer. to continue their annual wreath-laying ceremony and What started as a simple gesture to remember support others around the country that wanted to do and honor fallen servicemembers has grown into an the same. annual worldwide event. As long as volunteers line Their mission statement simply reads, “Remember. up across the world to place wreaths at the tombs of Honor. Teach.” With every wreath-laying ceremony, servicemembers and their families, their sacrifice will not Wreaths Across America strives to remember the be forgotten.
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