Oct. 4, 2018 ALUT Vol. X No. 20 SPuget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate MaintenanceE Facility

PSNS & IMF earns Robert T. Mason Award Story on Page 3 Maintenance Excellence Commander’s Corner

Recent awards tell the PSNS & IMF story

Team PSNS & IMF, On Sept. 13, Navy Region Northwest Twice in the past couple of weeks, announced that our program of senior leadership across the Navy and science, technology, engineering and the Department of Defense have honored mathematics outreach to area students us with awards for sustained excellence. won a 2018 Community Service Award Every part of the command’s service in the Personal Excellence Partnership to the Fleet, every person who works category for large organizations. here, and those who support us played Coordinated by Corrine Beach and a role in this significant achievement. Steven Mastel but supported by nearly Command earns premiere Volume X No. 20 Our entire team earned these accolades 160 volunteers from the shipyard and Oct. 4, 2018 maintenance award Next issue: Oct. 18, 2018 through hard work, commitment, other local Navy organizations, this Deadline for submissions: innovation and pride in every corner program has reached more than 5,000 PSNS & IMF Public Affairs Oct. 5, 2018 of our command. I am continually local students and 47 schools so far Commander in 2018. eammates pulled together on condition of our ship led to a Captain Howard B. Markle awestruck by your accomplishments and numerous projects in 2017, seamless transition from dock Executive Director humbled by your day in and day out This program brings STEM to our T Richard L. Tift resulting in the Department of Defense trials, through sea trials, an Public Affairs Officer attainment of excellence in all you do. community’s children in a fun and awarding PSNS & IMF its highest ammunition on-load, and finally Kellie M. Randall engaging way. For years, this program Editor First, we learned Sept. 21 that the honor for depot-level maintenance, to resume operations in our (area Michele L. Fletcher Department of Defense selected our has led to greater academic achievements the Robert T. Mason Award for Depot of operations),” said Capt. Michael Need more information? shipyard to receive the 2018 Robert T. and career choices. We’re giving Maintenance Excellence. Donnelly, then-commanding officer Facebook: PSNSandIMF Mason Award for Depot Maintenance something back to a community that has of Reagan. ontheWaterfront been supporting us for 127 years, and “Every part of the command’s Flickr: Flickr.com/ Excellence. As part of DoD’s annual service to the fleet and every person Other projects of note were PSNSandIMF Secretary of Defense Maintenance developing the future leaders of Twitter: Twitter.com/ our command. who works here and those who support to USS Louisiana (SSBN PSNSandIMF Awards, this achievement is at the 743), USS Maine (SSBN 741) and YouTube: YouTube.com/ support us played a role in this JoeShipyardWorker pinnacle of our profession. These two awards tell the story of PSNS significant achievement,” said Capt. USS Ohio (SSGN 726) as well as Website: navsea.navy.mil/ We were nominated for this award & IMF—a hardworking, dedicated and Home/Shipyards/ Howard Markle, commander. “Our the command’s inactive submarine PSNS-IMF based on our accomplishments during innovative command delivering results entire team earned this through hard recycling program, which featured Salute online: dvidshub.net/ 2017. Finishing either early or on time and meeting its mission in support work, commitment, innovation and innovations leading to a reduction of publication/1101/salute our nation’s defense; and a caring local Phone: 360.476.2544 and under budget, we returned USS pride in every corner of our command. almost 13,136 man-days in recycling Email: [email protected] Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS Theodore partner making a difference in the lives I am continually awestruck by their the ex-Baltimore and ex-Phoenix—a Mailing address: of our community. It’s a story I’m proud Salute, Code 1161 Roosevelt (CVN 71) and USS John C. accomplishments and humbled by cost avoidance of almost $5 million. 1400 Farragut Ave. Stop 2072 Stennis (CVN 74) to the fleet and the to tell, but you are its authors. their day in and day out attainment of Bremerton, WA 98314-2072 The Robert T. Mason Award is defense of our nation. But virtually Thanks for all you do for our maintenance excellence in all named for the former assistant This newsletter is published every program of shipyard service to the community, our Navy and our nation. “Every part of the for members of the PSNS & they do.” deputy undersecretary of defense for IMF workforce. Views and active fleet—and our successful work to Among the command’s more notable maintenance policy, programs, and command’s service opinions expressed in Salute inactivate and recycle retiring vessels— are not necessarily the achievements are the completion of resources. Mason was a champion to the fleet and official views of, or endorsed played a role in you earning the award. maintenance availabilities either early of organic depot maintenance for by, the U.S. Government, every person who the Department of Defense, Captain Howard Markle or on time on three aircraft carriers: three decades and instrumental the Department of the Commander, PSNS & IMF USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS in transforming DoD depot-level Navy, or PSNS & IMF. Salute works here and is produced in accordance (CVN 71) and USS operations. those who support with SECNAVINST 5720.44C, John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Due to the Department of the Navy The Secretary of Defense Public Affairs Policy and exceptional work on these, as well as Maintenance Awards Program us played a role Instructions. Editorial content work on USS Nimitz (CVN 68), these is gathered, prepared, recognizes DoD’s most outstanding in this significant edited and provided On the cover: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) is positioned in key assets were then able to support military maintenance units each by the PSNS & IMF deployed operations and exercises. achievement.” Public Affairs Dry dock 6. (PSNS & IMF photo by Michele Fletcher) year. The award will be presented Office. All photos “Their outstanding accomplishments Dec. 18 at the 2018 DoD Maintenance are property Captain Howard Markle of the U.S. as a team to improve the material Symposium in Tampa, Florida. Commander, PSNS & IMF Navy, unless otherwise credited. PSNS & IMF is on a mis sion to maintain, modernize and retire our Navy’s fleet. 2 October 4, 2018 Salute October 4, 2018 Salute 3 ‘Monday I Start Safe’ not just meant for Monday mornings IDEAS . INNOVATION . IMPLEMENTATION Recently I had an opportunity to attend protected my toes from the edges of At the end of the walk, we stopped a MISS or Monday I Start Safe, safety boards, to the hardhat that protected my to talk with Ronald Hampton, the Innovative idea crosses ocean, results in improved tool Article start walk through Dry Dock 6 and the USS head—and things in between such as environmental safety and health lead Michele Fletcher, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs Pruiett then gave some of the marking squares to the workers Nimitz (CVN 68) project with Mike safety glasses and earplugs, I realized for the Nimitz project. In our discussion Innovation. The shipyard encourages individuals to pursue on the floor to try out. The Shop 11 shipfitters asked for a thicker Irby, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) project how much effort it takes our teammates about the MISS program and the improvements in their work processes. Often improvements to model for their team’s use, and modifications were made to meet superintendent. It was an experience every day to be ready to safely do a job benefit of taking time out to talk to tools are discovered by the people who are doing a job, day after the need. The tool helps eliminate the use of a tape measure well worth the time, and I walked away before they even begin. teammates about safety, he said this day. Sometimes the improvements are beneficial to others as well to mark the lines and then a straight edge to try to line up the with a greater appreciation of the value This is old hat, I’m sure, to those who about the newest people in the groups: and are shared across shipyards, Navy-wide or even further. marks. It provides better control of marking to quickly draw a we must place on safety for everyone, “You need to tell us what we’re doing working line. are seasoned production teammates, Recently one such improvement of a frequently used tool every day. wrong. Over time we begin to have an but to those who rarely venture outside crossed not only shipyards, but oceans. In July, Simms took the 3-D printed tools back to Yokosuka and As we wound our way into the dry except to arrive and leave for work each institutional knowledge about what we gave them to the employees who invented the first unit. They “Several months ago Suzie Simms from the Mobile dock and around Nimitz, it took day, it was a new, greater understanding. do. Sometimes it takes the newest person were very pleased to see how their idea has been spread to other on the job to point out the things we’ve Implementation Team brought me a cool marking square that a continuous concentration and effort to I’m grateful for the experience of shipyards and even modified for the heavier Shop 11 metal work. overlooked because we are doing what sheet metal worker from Yokosuka made,” said Samuel Pruiett, safely step over or around hoses, pipes, attending Monday’s walk. I know that “It is a wonder,” said Tooru Izumisawa, from U.S. Naval Ship we’ve always done.” structural production manager . “It’s stainless and has holes boards and multiple other obstacles. although I’ve always understood the every 1/16th inch for a scribe to fit in for marking working lines Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center in There were plenty of each around importance of working safely wherever I believe what he said is true. At times, for sheetmetal. Suzie and I went into the loft and Jordan Oatman, Yokosuka. “We made this to make our work more efficient; we the massive ship and scaffolding one works, I realize an even greater it is easy to become complacent. My loft and layout supervisor, did a quick laser scan. Then Bob never thought someone across the ocean would use it! And all surrounding it. We never entered the importance—truly keeping an eye out for hope is that everyone hears and acts on Hewitt, loft and layout leader, printed one in the 3-D printer.” other shipyards? Wow! That’s so wonderful.” ship, but just making our way around anything that seems unsafe—regardless these words: If you see something, say the perimeter of it, talking about the of whether or not I am on the job in a something. Stopping or delaying a job many obstacles, hazards and potential particular place. Safety is up to each is the right answer if someone’s safety danger, took over an hour. one of us. More importantly, it’s up to is in question. Starting safe on Mondays Several things were immediately clear all of us together. Watch out for your is important. Ensuring we all stay safe to me about personal safety and how teammates, especially those newer every day is even more important. serious we need to be every day, in every employees in unfamiliar surroundings. Michele Fletcher way about it. From the safety shoes that Salute editor

Can you be seen? Be safe—wear reflective clothing during low light times PSNS & IMF Public Affairs How many times have you been driving in the dark and come upon someone walking on the side of the road and Sheetmetal mechanics Tetsuya Shimano, Yu Niikura, Hiroyuki Takagi, you could not see them until you were almost right next to and Tooru Izumisawa from U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility show Fred McFarlane, Shop 11 shipfitter, demonstrates the use of a them? Just because you wear lighter colored clothing, it does versions of the tool they designed, constructed by PSNS & IMF marking square. (PSNS & IMF photo by Scott Hansen) not make you easily visible in the dark. mechanics. (Photo courtesy of the Mobile Implementation Team) Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Nov. 4. Soon it will be quite dark as many are walking to work. Wear Around the command something reflective when walking—especially in the dark hours—to ensure drivers see you. Some tips for staying safe while walking: • Walk on sidewalks if available. If sidewalks are not available, then walk on the side of the road facing traffic. • Cross the street at marked crosswalks or intersections, look left, right and left again before crossing. • Try to stay in well-lit areas. • Carry a flashlight or other light source to be seen and to see where you are going. • Make eye contact with a driver who is stopped before stepping out into the road. Members of Naval Civilian Managers Association, National Association of • Don’t wear headphones (your ears can alert you Superintendents, Assistant Production Superintendents and the Federal to a dangerous situation) or use a phone while walking. Managers Association hand out reflective bands to teammates as they arrive at entrances to the shipyard on Sept. 21. (PSNS & IMF Photo by Capt. Howard Markle, PSNS & IMF commander, explains building Rear Adm. Lorin Selby, chief engineer and deputy commander, Scott Hansen) 431 upgrades to James Geurts, assistant secretary of the Navy for Naval Systems Engineering Directorate, views a demonstration of research, development and acquisitions during a visit on Sept. 21. the circuit “D” mock-up in Building 457 during a site visit to the (PSNS & IMF photo by Scott Hansen) command on Sept. 20. (PSNS & IMF photo by Scott Hansen)

4 October 4, 2018 Salute October 4, 2018 Salute 5 america’s navy — FORGED BY THE SEA Article start Silvia Klatman, PSNS & IMF Public The service’s humble beginnings have U.S. Navy history highlights Affairs since grown mightily into the largest, Worldwide service most advanced fighting force the world October 13, 1775 – Continental number of vessels and killing more Whether they are assisting with building homes in Kitsap County, In the 243 years since the Second than 3,000 service members. Many has ever known. Navy established by the Second Continental Congress established Continental Congress. The first ship damaged ships are sent to PSNS for monitoring the progress of a hurricane in preparation to help those the Navy, the maritime service has The date of the founding of our acquired and used in the American repair and reentry into World War II. in need, assisting in other humanitarian efforts, or conducting maintained its commitment to the nation’s Navy was officially designated Revolution, USS Hannah, was a May 4 – 8, 1942 – Battle of Coral Sea routine testing of water wells in foreign countries the Sailors of people of this nation and the people by Chief of Naval Operations Admiral fishing schooner. sees the first major use of American the U.S. Navy—America’s Navy—serve with honor, courage and who serve. Elmo R. “Bud” Zumwalt in 1972 October 21, 1797 – USS Constitution, aircraft carriers. when he declared that Oct. 13 would commitment to build the foundation of trust and leadership upon The Continental Navy was formed known as Old Ironsides, launched. It June 4 - 7, 1942 – Battle of Midway, henceforth be known as the Navy’s which the Navy’s strength is based and victory is achieved. to curb British sea control and is the world’s oldest commissioned a turning point in the war in the birthday. naval vessel still afloat and is initially did so by using its only two Pacific. USS Yorktown was hit by homeported in Charlestown Navy two Japanese torpedoes and, due to armed vessels to disrupt munition “Forged by the Sea”, this year’s Navy Yard in Boston, Mass. severe damage, left to sink. ships supplying the British Army Birthday theme, conveys that every April 30, 1798 – Department of the June 6, 1944 – D-Day in France, in America. After the American sailor is shaped and strengthened into Navy created. eventually leading to Germany’s Revolution, the fledgling nation could a more capable version of themselves February 17, 1864 – Confederate surrender. not afford to maintain any warships through Navy service. In addition, submarine H.L. Hunley becomes September 2, 1945 – Battle of Leyte but, a few years later, a need for the Navy as a team has been forged, tempered and toughened over 243 years the first combat submarine to sink Gulf. vessels was evident with the piracy via a unique, innovative and enduring a warship, the USS Housatonic, in September 30, 1954 – Launch of of American merchant ships along relationship with the sea. Charleston, S. C. Hunley also sunk the Navy’s first nuclear-powered the Barbary Coast. President George in the attack. This action marks the submarine. Washington and Congress enacted a PSNS & IMF’s purpose is to ensure beginning of submarine warfare. the Navy remains strong—working November 25, 1961 – USS Enterprise, law to create a naval force to protect August 5, 1864 – Confederates the Navy’s first nuclear-powered alongside teammates who currently commerce and authorizing the invent the first Naval mine used in aircraft carrier, is launched. purchase of six frigates. serve in the Navy—as well as veterans the Battle of Mobile Bay. and dependents. This makes a stronger April 18, 1988 – A mine in the Persian Navy Yard Gulf causes significant damage to the Initially, the Department of War team since many know first-hand of September 16, 1891 – Puget Sound established. USS Samuel B. Roberts, leading to the was responsible for naval affairs, but the importance of the work done in the President John Adams signed a bill February 5, 1898 – The explosion of largest American naval battle since nation’s defense. The command is an World War II. establishing the Department of the integral part of how the Navy has been the USS Maine marks the beginning of the Spanish American War and September 14, 2001 – Navy hospital Navy on April 30, 1798. forged by the sea. the need for a strengthened Navy is ships head to New York to aid victims made apparent. of the September 11 terrorist attack. July 3, 1898 – U.S. Navy destroys the January 5, 2005 – Navy provides humanitarian support after Operations Specialist 3rd Class Destiny entire Spanish Caribbean Navy at the Acostalanderos, assigned to USS Battle of Santiago de Cuba. devastating earthquake and tsunami hits Southeast Asia. Nimitz (CVN 68), moves lumber while USS Holland October 12, 1900 – U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic 1st Class Aaron constructing a roof for a home during becomes the Navy’s first modern September 2, 2005 – Navy provides Wymore circulates drilling fluid at the bottom of a a community service project for Kitsap commissioned submarine. support to the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina. bore hole during water well drilling operations in Housing Sept. 8. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass March 3, 1915 – U.S. Navy Reserve is Communication Specialist Seaman Frank Navy provides Riohacha, Colombia, Sept. 1. (U.S. Army photo by established. January 16, 2010 – Joseph Speciale) aid to Haitians after devastating Staff Sgt. Kalie Frantz) March 20, 1922 – USS Langley, earthquake. America’s first aircraft carrier, is First females commissioned. December 5, 2012 – qualify as submarine officers. Lt. Cmdr. Chad Geis, November 5, 1930 – Modern radar right, meteorological Navy provides system created. March 11, 2011 – and oceanographic aid to Japan following devastating officer, and March 31, 1931 – USS Lexington earthquake and tsunami. is sent to Nicaragua to support Aerographer's Navy assists in humanitarian efforts there after a November 13, 2013 – Mate 1st Class the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan major earthquake. Russell Ligon strikes. Radio-guided missile analyze Hurricane July 21, 1936 – August 2, 2016 – First enlisted female technology is developed. Florence aboard earns her submarine dolphins. USS Kearsarge (LHD December 7, 1941 – Japanese bomb 3) Sept. 13. (U.S. Pearl Harbor, damaging a large Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class PSNS & IMF teammates and Sailors assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) reattach an anchor Ryre Arciaga) to the ship's port anchor chain. The anchors were detached for maintenance and repainting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick A. Grim) 6 October 4, 2018 Salute October 4, 2018 Salute 7 Hispanic Americans: one endless voice to enhance our traditions Business office team’s goal—Fleet readiness through business leadership PSNS & IMF Public Affairs Edward Hidalgo Thomas Langdon, Code 1200N.4 maintaining workload and budget are balanced on issues regarding the Nuclear Business Office forecasts and to monitor the projects nuclear aspects of our business. Code September 15 – October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. This On Oct. 24, 1979, Edward financial performance to ensure the 1200N represents the command to year’s theme, “Hispanics: one endless voice to enhance our Am I authorized to purchase special Hidalgo, born in Mexico City, business plan is adhered to. The our customers for work estimates and traditions”, highlights Hispanic Americans’ devotion to duty, tooling? Is this new work? What is the became our first Hispanic division is responsible for authorizing pricing and speaks for the customers their culture and heritage. Hispanic Americans have had impact of delaying an availability? Is American Secretary of the work and administering funds for regarding naval nuclear work a profound and positive influence on our country through this overhead or direct funded? What is Navy serving in the Carter hull, mechanical, electrical and combat authorization. Code 1200N is comprised their strong commitment to family, hard work, and service. administration until Jan. 20, the five year dry-docking plan? Is my job order funded? How many man-days are systems work on assigned projects. The of an active submarine division, aircraft From as far back as the Civil War, Hispanic Americans with 1981. During WWII, Hidalgo Business Operations team includes a carrier division, Inactivation, RC origins from Spain, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Mexico to name served from 1942 to 1946 as a predicted for fiscal year 2019? These are just a few of the questions that are heard submarine division, carrier division and Disposal and recycle (IRR) division and a few, proudly served in our military, protecting our nation lieutenant in the U.S. Naval fleet support or other productive work Other Productive Work division. throughout the world. Reserve in many different on any given day in the Business and Strategic Planning Office. division. The Navy has seen significant contributions from Hispanic roles including an air combat Business Leadership American service members over the years. The following are intelligence officer on USS The BSPO is made up of two Business Planning Division Looking around the Business Office highlights of just a few of those dedicated individuals. Enterprise (CV 6). departments: Code 1200 and 1200N, Code 1220, the Business Planning you see a team with various skills and which are both integral in the everyday Division is responsible for development backgrounds. There is a healthy mix of On June 22, 1865, Seaman Philip Bazaar, a Chilean member of PSNS & IMF is proud to work that is executed and planned of the Workload and Resource Report, degreed engineers and business school the U.S. Navy, received the for actions during have its Hispanic Employee throughout the command, while Capabilities Plan, workload studies, graduates as well as production trade the Civil War. Bazaar along with five other men bravely carried Resource Organization to Edward Hidalgo ensuring our workload, resources strategic plans and business metrics. personnel from all aspects of our work. dispatches under heavy fire during the assault on Fort Fisher share with all members of and funding maintain balance. The They coordinate with projects, shops The common thread is understanding on Jan. 15, 1865. the command the centuries-old traditions that reflect the transition from fiscal year to fiscal year and codes to develop and maintain how PSNS & IMF works on a systems multi-ethnic and multi-cultural customs of their community. Adm. David Farragut is a challenge and begins well before both short and long-range workload level, understanding how our HERO meets monthly with meeting announcements posted Oct. 1 each year. Whether it is balancing forecasts. The system that predicts our command works and how our work Adm. David Farragut, the on News You Can Use, digital signs and the command’s future workload requirements for the future workload and overtime rates affects the Navy. son of a native of Spain, was Facebook page. They also host various mentoring, programing and budgeting submittal, within the Business Planning Division appointed midshipman on Dec. recruitment and networking events throughout the year. The BSPO team is working hard establishing execution guidance for the is a dedicated team including Workload 17, 1810, at the age of nine. In Like the command’s other employee resource groups, HERO to deliver projects on time, every time upcoming fiscal year, reconciling current Forecasting (next 3-5 years), Strategic & 1866, he became the first U.S. membership is open to all PSNS & IMF employees. For more maintaining our values. This is a naval officer to earn the rank of funding with customers, or working Long-Range Planning (5-25 year forecast) team that is continually striving to information about HERO call 360.476.2734, 360.476.4321, or with our comptroller office to ensure and Business Intelligence group that full admiral. Farragut passed 360.627.3807. If you are interested in other opportunities develop fleet readiness through away on Aug. 14, 1870, with 59 funding is available in the new fiscal develops new predictive tools to help business leadership. with command Employee Resource Groups including the year, the BSPO is fully engage. manage the increasing workload. years of naval service. Today, Diversity Leadership Council, call 360.476.1372. If you would like more information Farragut’s name can be seen on Business Operations Division Nuclear Business Office about the BSPO call 360.476.8407 or street signs, monuments and Information contributed by Andrea Velez, HERO member. Code 1210, the Business Operations Code 1200N, the Nuclear Business 360.476.2648. parks throughout the United Division, is responsible for the Office, is responsible for ensuring States, including Farragut development of accurate estimates, our workload, resources and funding Avenue which runs through Admiral David Farragut Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. In honor of Farragut, five U.S. Navy ships have been named for him, the most recent an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Tell us about a Farragut (DDG 99). Veteran you know Worker/Driver Lt. j.g. Maria Rodriguez Denton Program turns 75 Lt. j.g. Maria Rodriguez November is the month we honor our military Denton was the first Puerto veterans. If you are a teammate working for Richard Tift, executive director, Rican woman to become an PSNS & IMF with a story about a veteran you’d Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & like to honor, we’d like to hear from you. Intermediate Maintenance Facility, officer in the U.S. Navy as a speaks at an event honoring the member of WAVES, Women In 100 words or less tell us about the veteran who’s made a positive impact on you and why. 75th anniversary of the Kitsap Accepted for Volunteer Transit Worker/Driver Program Emergency Service. Rodriguez Email your story to [email protected] on Sept. 12, 2018. This event served during World War II (subject: Veteran story) by close of business, celebrated the 60 drivers and more from October 1944 to November Friday, Oct. 19. Please note, space constraint than 1,800 shipyard employees who and planning may prevent submittals from use the program to commute to 1945. During her assignment as being published. Additionally, stories may be a library assistant at the Cable work every day. (PSNS & IMF photo used on other communication platforms such by Matthew Bailey) Censorship Office in New York as social media or the command website. City, she forwarded the news through channels to President Harry Truman that Lt. j.g. Maria Rodriguez Denton the war was over.

8 October 4, 2018 Salute October 4, 2018 Salute 9 Cybersecurity tip People are the cornerstone of our command What is phishing, what should you do with a phishing email? Darcy Jenne, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs are led by a senior manager and have goals quickly became evident. Code 109.21, Cybersecurity Don’t open suspicious emails or click questionable links. Either Article start up to 10 team members. Each manager People—they are the cornerstone “I learned that it really is a simple Have you ever received an email asking you to click on a delete the email or forward it to the NMCI helpdesk. Never will facilitate, at a minimum, a monthly of the command. What makes Puget system,” said Christina Arcand, link or download a file that is questionable? provide sensitive personal information, account numbers or Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate meeting over a one-year time period radiological control technician. “If you passwords to the sender. This may very well be a phishing email. Phishing is a Maintenance Facility successful in to cover suggested subjects including take the time to create the IDPs and try message sent to a large group of people, usually without any As the holiday season arrives, look out for phishing emails meeting its mission are the people who leadership, integrity, trust, work-life to improve different skills, you definitely specific target or group. Spear phishing is a message sent to such as: walk its buildings, dry docks, streets balance, accountability and career paths get more out of it than I ever expected, a select organization, group of people or a single individual. • Seasonal or holiday themes. and projects throughout the world. within the shipyard and NAVSEA. which was amazing!” Whaling is a phishing attempt targeting senior executives or • Charitable contributions. At PSNS & IMF we want to help Competency management system The system is designed to increase leadership. • Credit card application. develop people to be the best they can supervisor and employee engagement in The Competency Management Phishing begins with a spoofed email from a trusted source be. By establishing the People Executive an employee’s development through the • Advertisements. System allows employees to self-assess such as a bank, command or headquarters. The email uses Steering Committee, the command assessment process. • Shipping notifications. their proficiency together with their language that can be misleading and persuasive to lure the can support specific initiatives to help supervisor’s input to identify gaps and “The new process has given supervisors recipient to click on links or download files. The attempts are If you receive a phishing email, please contact the NMCI employees move forward, achieve career establish actions to develop in those more involvement with their employees’ usually conducted by random or organized perpetrators for Support Desk 1-866-843-6624 or email [email protected]. goals and succeed, which in turn leads areas. goals,” said Ariella George, radiological financial gain, trade secrets or national security information. to command success. The Competency Management System control technician. “They are able to lend People often say they want to be part has been successful in helping employees more time for goal accomplishment and of a team, part of a family who cares create individual development plans even have more participation in the form 52” ROUND PATIO TABLE WITH Combined Federal Campaign about them as individuals. Through of advice and guidance.” Trading Post GLASS TOP plus four matching chairs. and supervisor engagement, setting the 2008 SPORTSTER 16,219 miles. New Includes outdoor carpet. Excellent recruitment, development, and retention employee on the right path for growth in Both Arcand and George believe there plugs, ignition, newer tires, new day condition. $50. 50” PLASMA TV $75. You Can Make a Difference of the workforce the command is set their current positions and if requested, are great benefits in the Competency maker headlight, new 14” apes with Call or text 360.286.3342. to create a culture that supports high their desired career. Management System: gaining knowledge burly brand cables and wires new hand THREE GRACO CHILDS BACKLESS Donate Today controls and foot pegs. Oil changed Sept. performing employees who represent to help them learn and grow as an BOOSTER CAR SEATS $10. each. Call The team at Command University’s 10. I have all original parts. $5,500. OBO. 253.853.6089, leave message. 2018/2019 CFC Campaign Active Solicitation the command’s principles and values. individual. Call or text 360.535.3737. Period: 15 October - 12 January 2019 Workforce Development Branch has been Ad policy To develop people to be their best working diligently to implement this “Just do it!” says Arcand. “Take the 2003 - 2007 FORD 6.0 LITER DIESEL Good News: Online Donations are open at is a collaborative effort between TURBO INTERCOOLER BOOT AND To post an ad, email to psns.pao. system across the command. The team in time and put in the effort. The results are [email protected], or come to Building https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/welcome the employer and the employee to CLAMP SET New in box $200. Call the Code 105.3 Radiological Monitoring endless.” 360.874.0530 after 5 p.m. 850, floor 5, Congressional and continuously improve knowledge, Public Affairs Office and fill out an The 2018/2019 campaign materials will be distributed Division was one of the first to go For more information on the 1980 MALIBU WAGON. 229 V6, factory ad form. Ads for Trading Post are proficiency and growth as a person. An through the entire lifecycle of the system stick shift (3-speed). Interior and exterior to Shops/Codes once they arrive. Competency Management System, accepted from military and civilian important part of this effort is to focus beginning with competency assessments in good shape, runs and drives great. contact the Command University personnel of PSNS & IMF only. • 2018 charity list on the employee to help them form a $3,500. OBO. Call or text 360.204.1440. followed by creating individual Workforce Development Branch at Work email address and phone • 2018 federal employee pledge form personal connection and take pride development plans based on their [email protected]. 1967 27FT CHEOY LEE SAILBOAT Has number must be included in the ad • Show some love posters in their work. In addition, help them galley and newer sails. Needs cushions, results. Although the system seemed For information on STRONG, call submission. All information (other • Donor cards achieve job satisfaction and identify engine maintenance, new starter than work email address or phone overwhelming at first, the possibilities 360.476.4800 or email the STRONG team solenoid, cleaning/ caulking. Moored at If you would like to be the POC for your Shop/Code, career growth opportunities. This will number) included in correspondence it offers to help employees reach their leader at [email protected]. Brownsville marina. 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Bremerton William Abare Code 1100 Luis Rivera Atlas Vanguard Intermediate The People ESC is working with Code 105 Robert Centeno Rebecca Phillips Joshua Hubbell Jonathan Pregillana Maintenance Facility Code 1180 Shop 38 Shop 67 groups within the command to further Curt Cady Code 600 Shop 31F Britany Ashley Samantha Charpia Philip Kulani strengthen growth opportunities for Code 120 Scott Hansen Vanessa Code 700 Code 2300 Sandra Hayman Shop 71 employees. Two initiatives they are Laura Brown Vondersmith Tabitha Weaver Steven Brower Marcus Waring Alexander Rosen Code 200 Shop 51C focusing on are: Robert Otwell Dean Rosen Tyler Jackson Taylor Crippen Shop 51 Heather Squier Jonathan Yette Holly Hembree Tiffany Warren Shop 75 Succession Training of the Next Rachel Ring Shop 67 Julia Martinez Krystel Wallin Generation Code 280 Code 900 Shop 56 Phil Kulani Robert Pennington Shop 11 Karl Briscoe Shop 84 William Keebaugh Code 860 STRONG is a program that focuses Jessica Hammons James Rainbolt Jason Rumsey Code 300 Chad Evans Richard Rukes on developing existing managers by Kendra Hildreth, Code 2310.10 nuclear engineering branch head, and Greg Holmes, Code Steven Bowers Jeffrey Evenhus Shop 26 Oscar Castro Shop 99 bringing them together to learn from 2301 project engineering supervisor, engage in discussion during a Succession Training of the David Graham Code 1000 Fredi Aguilar Shop 64 Haley Schnirch each other and senior leaders. Teams Next Generation meeting on Sept. 21. (PSNS & IMF Photo by Robin L. Lee) Code 400 Lawrence Kalcso Devlin Maraschky Jenna Issa

10 October 4, 2018 Salute October 4, 2018 Salute 11 Shipyard STEM outreach earns regional recognition PSNS & IMF Public Affairs For the second time in three years, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s program of science, technology, engineering and mathematics outreach to area students has earned an award from the Navy’s regional headquarters. The shipyard’s STEM outreach program won a 2018 Community Service Award in the Personal Excellence Partnership category for large organizations, Navy Region Northwest announced Sept. 13. The program will now compete for a Navy-wide award in this category. PSNS & IMF won the same regional award in 2016 and went on to win the Navy-level award, too. According to the Naval message announcing the awards, the Personal Excellence Partnership award annually recognizes Students from Sidney Glen Elementary School pilot remotely operated programs that “help develop youth to their fullest potential in underwater vehicles during a Navy science, technology, engineering areas of civic and education responsibility; volunteer as tutors, and mathematics day at Puget Sound Navy Museum. (U.S. Navy photo mentors and role models; provide technical expertise, project by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob G. Sisco) goals, including scholastic achievement, social and life skills In all, the program has reached an estimated 22,000 students and providing vocational guidance.” during the past 10 years. Corinne Beach and Steve Mastel of PSNS & IMF’s Executive “We're helping students see careers available now and Department oversee the PSNS & IMF STEM outreach program, helping them learn to troubleshoot for the problems we don't which so far in fiscal year 2018 has reached more than 5,000 even know of yet,” Beach said. students at seven area school districts and 47 schools. “Our entire shipyard team is very proud of Corrine, Steve “I feel so grateful to be able to participate and coordinate this and all the other participants and volunteers who’ve made program,” Beach said. “It's wonderful to be recognized, but the this program such a success,” said Rick Tift, PSNS & IMF real thanks is when you are able to see students ‘get it.’” executive director. “Their efforts are helping pave the way for Along with STEM teammates from the Naval Undersea future generations of scientists, engineers, mathematicians, Warfare Center Division, Keyport, and 159 volunteers and maybe even some future shipyard team members. More from the shipyard and other Navy organizations, the PSNS & importantly, they’re demonstrating our strong commitment to IMF program brings hands-on science and technology projects this community, and we look forward to supporting this great to local schools and youth events. program and our local students for many years to come.”

Ceremony formally celebrates opening of Burwell Pedestrian Tunnel PSNS & IMF Public Affairs Senior leaders from Naval Base Kitsap and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility held a ceremony formally celebrating the opening of the Burwell Pedestrian Tunnel on Sept. 20. The tunnel’s new turnstiles no longer face the busy Burwell Street, instead allowing employees to enter and exit the shipyard from Park Avenue, where there is significantly less vehicle traffic. “More than 3,000 workers can now enter the shipyard more safely every day,” said PSNS & IMF Commander, Capt. Howard Markle. “A lot of work and cooperation made this possible.” The 85-foot-long tunnel, originally built in 1919, received new turnstiles, structural improvements and a design intended to fit into the cityscape, as part of the project. “PSNS & IMF employees deserve modern, advanced facilities to support our Navy.” said U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer. The new Burwell Pedestrian Tunnel is located on Park Avenue, between Burwell Street and 4th Street and is open Shipyard employees enter the shipyard through the new turnstiles at the 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. entrance to the Burwell Tunnel Sept. 20. (PSNS & IMF photo by Scott Hansen)

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