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

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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 . 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. veterans that lost their lives, honor the service members Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS that currently serve, and teach citizens the value of George Washington (CVN 73) wishing to take part in this freedom. tradition are encouraged to volunteer for Wreaths Across In 2014, 700,000 wreaths were placed in 1,000 America at Hampton National Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. on locations throughout the United States and abroad. That Dec. 14. Sailors can help unload the wreaths from trucks, same year, the organization was able to lay a wreath on place the wreaths in front of headstones, and participate every headstone at Arlington National Cemetery was in a ceremony.

Hampton National Cemetery Dec. 14 at 9:00 a.m. Wreaths Across America GW Gives Thanks to the Crew George Washington Sailors enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal on the Floating Accommodation Facility, Nov. 28. Sailors on duty had the opportunity to eat a Thanksgiving meal with their families, fellow shipmates, and the triad.

Photos by MC3 Samuel Pederson MORALE, WELFARE,

WHERE THE FUN HAPPENS!

STORY, PHOTOS, AND GRAPHIC BY MCSN CORY DAUT AND MCSN ROBERT STAMER MORALE, WELFARE, RECREATION:

WHERE THE FUN HAPPENS! For Sailors new to the Hampton opportunity for rest, relaxation, summer, and host outdoor events Roads area and the Nimitz- and recreation by checking out like kayaking and paintball.” class aircraft carrier USS George Huntington Hall’s MWR facility. In addition to the activities like Washington (CVN 73), or those “At this [Huntington Hall] facility video game tournaments, trips to that are looking for activities to we have the liberty center, laptops cities on the East Coast, kayaking, do locally, Morale, Welfare, and to work on [qualifications], liberty and paintball, Huntington Hall

“Helping the morale of Sailors makes me feel good. In June I’ll be an MWR representative for 10 years, and I think keeping [the Sailors] motivated is important. The main thing I believe for the morale is to keep the Sailors busy as best we can, and give them an opportunity to meet other sailors from other commands.”

Recreation (MWR) programs provide events, video game tournaments, MWR also provides various fitness a wide variety of events in which to and trips and tours around the area,” programs for Sailors to attend. participate. said Nate Owen, fitness director “On the fitness side we do George Washington Sailors are for Huntington Hall. “We even go personal training, group exercise afforded a separate and unique up to [Washington] D.C. over the classes four days a week, Monday through Thursday, new fitness together and celebrate. MWR wants low cost. events, and we even do sports to make sure these Sailors have a “I really enjoyed the MWR- events like basketball, soccer and sense of family at their home away sponsored Barbarian Run up flag football,” said Owen. from home. in Yorktown,” said Information Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman “Helping the morale of Sailors Systems Technician 3rd Class Jacob Apprentice (Equipment) Bryan makes me feel good,” said Owen. “In Boudreaux, a Sailor assigned to Brambrila agrees with Owen, saying June I’ll be an MWR representative George Washington’s combat that MWR of Hampton Roads has for 10 years, and I think keeping [the systems department. “It was cool a vast amount of opportunities for Sailors] motivated is important. The to get up there and enjoy some off Sailors to explore in Virginia. main thing, I believe, for the morale time with other Sailors. The facilities “We have video game is to keep the Sailors busy as best we they have here are really nice, and tournaments, Christmas decoration can, and give them an opportunity they try to get us out there for a lot door competition, gingerbread to meet other Sailors from other of activities.” decorating contest, field trips to commands.” For more information about MWR, Busch Gardens, and a holiday meal,” Sailors can also purchase the events they are hosting, and the said Brambrila, who stands watch discounted tickets for movies at discounted ticket prices available, with MWR. local theaters, shows and concerts at Sailors can visit the MWR office With the holidays in full swing, local venues, and surrounding-area on the Floating Accommodation MWR is working overtime to provide amusement parks. These tickets give Facility or check out the Huntington opportunities for Sailors, who can’t Sailors the ability to experience all Hall MWR’s website at https://www. make it home for the holidays, to get that Hampton Roads has to offer at a navymwryorktown.com/

MWR HUNTINGTON HALL UPCOMING EVENTS: Dec. 21, 2019 - 1700 TRIP TO BUSCH GARDENS CHRISTMAS TOWN Huntington Hall Dec. 24, 2019 - 1100 HUNTINGTON HALL HOLIDAY MEAL Huntington Hall Dec. 31, 2019 - 2300 BEAT THE BALL 5K NSAHR - Riverview Fitness Center Jan. 18, 2020 - 1100 SNOWMAN OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT Sewells Point Golf Course

For more events visit navymwryorktown.com REMEMBERING PEARL HARBOR: A DAY WHICH WILL LIVE IN INFAMY STORY BY MCSA STEPHEN SULLINS AND PHOTOS COURTESY OF ASSOCIATED PRESS

The place: Pearl Harbor, . President Franklin Delano Roosevelt time and the other recovered from The day: Dec. 7, 1941, forever to be labeled Dec. 7, 1941 “a day which will his wounds. remembered by the United States of live in infamy,” a phrase remembered At the north end of , Hawaii, America as the day when the Empire by Americans 78 years later. John William Finn, at the time a chief of Japan launched a surprise attack “We were just firing away at all aviation ordnanceman, manned without a declaration of war. those planes,” said Donald Stratton, a an exposed machine gun from a What began as a quiet and routine Pearl Harbor attack survivor aboard vulnerable position at Naval Air Sunday morning for the Sailors USS Arizona, as he recalls the attack. Station Kaneohe, risking his life stationed in the Hawaiian Islands “They were coming in so close I to deter Japanese fighters from quickly became ominous and tragic could see the pilots when they went continuing their assault on the as the skies above Hawaii were by. Some were waving and some island. Due to his actions he was the swarmed with Japanese Imperial were grinning.” first service member to receive the fighter planes. The skies filled with USS Arizona sunk in the attack during World War II. black smoke. and still leaks fuel to this day. Among The heroic actions of Chief Finn that According to the Pearl Harbor the crew, there were 77 Sailors that day and many others who risked Visitors Bureau and History Channel, were related to each other, either their own lives to save others will more than 350 Japanese Imperial as brothers or some other familial long be remembered through naval fighter planes dropped bombs on connection. There were 23 sets of history. over 15 ships, 150 planes, and killed brothers that died, and 62 of the 77 The crippling or destruction of 20 or wounded 3,478 American service were killed aboard Arizona. Only one American ships left the Navy with a members. Addressing a shocked and full set of brothers survived due to big dent in its fire power. However, grief-stricken nation the next day, luck of one being in at the their aircraft carriers had been away from Pearl Harbor during the attack. This led the Navy to shift gears in fleet power from gun boats to an unknowingly more directed, more sophisticated aerial- method, and a lot of that was due to what they had to work with for the moment. On Dec. 8, 1941, the U.S. declared war on the Empire of Japan and three days later, Nazi Germany declared war on the U.S., leading to an eventual alliance with the United Kingdom and France, formed out of necessity to fight a greater threat. “With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph -- so help us God,” said Roosevelt during his speech to the American people. The attack by the Empire of Japan led to massive change, with the Navy placing aircraft carriers at the head of each major fleet. The Navy came a long way in a short amount of time because it had to. Necessity is the mother of invention, and without the Japanese Imperial’s decision to attack Pearl Harbor, the Navy became what it is today. NAVY Navy Announces Updates to NEWS Sea Shore Flow From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy approach. This transparency gives our shift based on the new PRD requirement. announced updates to the sea and shore Sailors the flexibility they need for effective This policy update is in line with the tour lengths affecting Sailors in 47 ratings in career management, as #MyNAVYHR #MyNAVYHR goals of manning the fleet NAVADMIN 274/19. continues delivering Sailor 2025 and and developing a 21st century fighting The adjustment to the long-standing transforming our personnel system. force that is focused on Sailor readiness and enlisted career management policy, known “This was a necessary adjustment to their Families’ welfare. The #MyNAVYHR as Sea Shore Flow (SSF), impacts more ensure that we have the right people in the team strives to modernize policies while than 50,000 Sailors. While 20 ratings will right billets to maintain our operational challenging traditional processes to see longer sea tours, 22 ratings will see readiness across the Fleet,” said Chief of ensure an effective system of personnel shortened sea tours and seven ratings will Naval Personnel Vice Adm. John B. Nowell, management. be assigned longer shore tours. Jr. Reach out to your command career Master-at-arms and religious program SSF not only helps the Navy prepare counselor to learn more. specialists will convert from an INside US for today and tomorrow’s fight, but also For more news from Chief of Naval / OUTside the US (INUS/OUTUS) rotation outlines the number of months a Sailor can Personnel, follow us on Facebook at https:// to Sea/Shore rotation and cryptologic expect on their first sea tour, first shore tour, www.facebook.com/usnpeople, Twitter technician (interpretive) ratings will follow and every other tour in their 30-year career. at https://twitter.com/usnpeople or visit SSF for the first time. Information about Sailors within 12 months of their https://www.navy.mil/cnp. specific rates can be found on the MyNAVY planned rotation date (PRD) will not be Get more information about the Navy Portal (MNP) website. affected by this updated policy. Those from US Navy facebook or twitter. The Navy is transitioning from the outside of their 12 month window will long-standing assignment rotation-centric have their PRDs adjusted in their electronic view of SSF to a more agile career-centric record and their detailing window will also

18 ■ The Washington Surveyor GAMES CORNER HAMPTON ROADS EVENTS

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Holiday Door Liberty Backyard Free Movie Night DIY Holiday Mugs Winter Santa Bowl Decoration Winter Olympics Wonderland Challenge 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Huntington Hall Yorktown NAVSTA Norfolk Yorktown Yorktown Yorktown

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Kris Kringle Jingle Gingerbread Pool Tournament Busch Gardens Ball Decorating Christmas Town Contest Trip 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Yorktown Huntington Hall Huntington Hall 5:00 p.m. Yorktown

EVERY WEEK - FITNESS CLASSES

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Strength Training Core Training Strength Training Cardio Kickboxing HIIT/Core Huntington Hall Huntington Hall Huntington Hall Huntington Hall Huntington Hall 5, 6, 7:30 a.m. 5, 6, 7:30 a.m. 5, 6, 7:30 a.m. 5, 6, 7:30 a.m. 5, 6, 7:30 a.m.

Functional Fitness Functional Fitness Functional Fitness Huntington Hall Huntington Hall Huntington Hall 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.