Volume 57, Number 10 https://www.cnic.navy.mil/meridian ~ www.facebook.com/NASMeridian ~ Twitter: @nasmeridianms May 16, 2019 On Base T-45 flyover kick starts NASCAR race By 1st Lt. Pawel Puczko and to be able to assist in provid- Chief of Naval Air Training Office ing the fans and drivers the at- Commissary mosphere they were looking for,” Sidewalk Two Navy T-45 Goshawk said Dunlap. trainer jets flew over Dover In- The Goshawk is a carrier-ca- Sale May ternational Speedway to help pable jet aircraft that can reach 30-31. Lots kick off the NASCAR Gander RV speeds of over 645 mph. It is 400, May 6, in honor of National used to train naval aviators in of great Military Appreciation Month. the advanced phase of jet train- deals. The jets screamed over the ing. 1-mile concrete oval race track A flyover, such as the one just as the national anthem performed at this event, is more came to a close to the delight of than the few seconds experienced thousands of cheering spectators by spectators. Pre-authorized by ]Trivia Night below. the Navy Office of Community Every 2nd & 4th “We are always honored to File photo Outreach in Millington, Tennes- salute our men and women in T-45C Goshawk see, every flyover requires care- Thursdays from uniform and very thankful the Dover International Speedway. the jets from Training Squad- ful consideration and planning, 6:30-8:30 p.m. T-45 team was able to support “The flyover always gets our ron (VT) 9 at Naval Air Station and must adhere to strict FAA at Rudders. our 50th Anniversary with to- fans pumped up just before the (NAS) Meridian, Mississippi, to and Naval Aviation safety guide- day’s flyover,” said Gary Camp, big race!” Dover to perform the flyover. lines. It also requires significant Call 679-2780 assistant vice president of Mar- Mission Commander Marine “What an incredible opportu- work on the keting and Communications for Corps Capt. Richard Dunlap led nity to represent Naval Aviation, =Flyover, page 2

]Summer Swimming Season Schedule and Energy activities begin May 25! Project Swim Lessons will FEAD, FMD, and Production be June 3-27 and Division teams of Danny Rose, Chris Neese and Gary Bone July 8-Aug. 1; and worked together to successfully night lessons from development and deploy a Public Works temporary chiller in June 17-July 11. support of the RME Energy Go to: www. Project. The $1.9 million project, which includes chiller replace- navymwrmeridian. ments at the hangar, Air Ops, and com to register and simulator buildings will ensure uninterrupted thermal comfort for more information the warfighter along with energy savings. The Public Works team partnered with the project contractor, CCI, to convert a ]Memorial Day removed/excess chiller into a Sweatfest trailer mounted temporary chiller. This mobile unit will be used May 23 from 11 throughout the project to maintain chiller redundancy. a.m.-1 p.m. at the Photo by Max Sisson Fitness Center. Call 679-2379 Navy announces universal training Minor injuries reported precautions for physical exercise after T-45 crashs at

From Chief of Naval Personnel exercise culture that promotes UTP, rec- NAS Kingsville What’s Public Affairs ognizes the early signs of distress and promptly terminates exertional activity Inside WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Navy re- when individuals display clear signs of CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (NNS) -- A Navy leased NAVADMIN 108/19, May 10, alert- distress. All personnel present during a T-45C Goshawk aircraft crashed at Naval Air ing Sailors and command leadership of training evolution or PRT can encourage Station Kingsville, Texas, at 2:38 p.m. Friday, the importance of universal training pre- good performance, but should be on guard May 10. page 2: cautions (UTP) to reduce the risk of ex- for signs that a participant is struggling The two pilots, an instructor and a student, ercise-related collapse and death during and be ready to terminate the evolution. suffered minor injuries and were transported Area Happenings physical exercise, to include the Physical The Navy’s PRT portion of the Physical to a local medical treatment facility for care. Readiness Test (PRT) and command phys- Fitness Assessment is intended as a mea- The pilots safely ejected from the aircraft ical training. sure of long-term health and wellness – just before it crashed just short of the runway As part of military readiness, Sailors not of individual athletic prowess. No one inside the airfield perimeter fence. are expected to maintain a high level should risk their life by pushing through page 5: Emergency services immediately respond- of fitness. With PRT season ongoing life-threatening conditions during a PRT. ed to the crash site. The incident is under in- throughout the Navy, this guidance is es- Some highlights from the NAVADMIN vestigation. Okinawan dragon pecially critical to ensure the safety of all are listed below, but every Sailor should For more news from Chief of Naval Air boat race Sailors. read the full message. Training, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnatra/. It is imperative for commanders and Personal risk factors for exercise-relat- key leadership personnel, including com- ed collapse include: mand fitness leaders (CFL), to foster an =Exercise, page 4 From Chief of Naval Air Training Public Affairs page 7:

Check out what’s for sale Stennis Center Award

Mark McDonald, center, Southern Region President page 9: of the Mississippi Council of the Navy League, recognized Personnel Specialist Seaman Giulia Amorim, left, and Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Military Spouse Penpet Wongkaw with the Stennis Center of Appreciation Month Excellence Award, May 8. The Stennis Center of Excellence Program was founded in collaboration with Naval Technical Training Center and the Navy League to recognize Sailors of all rates who have demonstrated outstanding scholastic aptitude and military performance. To earn this premier honor, graduates must have the top 1 or 2 Grade Point Average (GPA) when compared with all graduates in the past 12 months, and additionally participate in two community service projects within the area. Amorim graduated the Personnel Specialist “A” School with a 97.5 GPA making her the number 1 of 144 Personnel Specialist students within the last calendar year. Wongkaw graduated the Ship’s Ser- viceman “A” School with a 99.29 GPA making him the number 1 of 131 Ship’s Serviceman students within the last calendar year. Additionally, both ~ page 9 ~ Sailors completed six hours each of community volunteer service. Photo by Tom Chilress Student Loan Debt: How to help 2 The Skyline ~ May 16, 2019 Photo of Week A Day in Naval History

~ May 14, 1801 ~

Tripoli declares war on the United States for not increasing the annual tribute paid as protection money to prevent raids on its ships. Within a week, a squadron with USS President, USS Philadelphia and USS Essex sets sail to protect American interests.

~ May 17, 1973 ~

Photo by MC2 Christopher Gordon Capt. Robin Lindsay Catherine Quigley The Blue Angels, the Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, fly over becomes the first woman to hold a major Pensacola Bay on their way to their homeport of Naval Air Station Navy command when she assumes Pensacola, Fla. command of U.S. Navy Service School, San Diego, Calif. Area Happenings May Navy News Briefs 23: America in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the MSU Riley Center. Celebrating their 49th year together, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell have taken America (both their band and their distinctively Fleet cyber engages industry at SAS 2019 American folk rock sound) to the world. Tickets are $64 and $58; U.S. Fleet Cyber Command / U.S. stand what’s going on in those net- call 601-696-2200. 10th Fleet (FCC/C10F) leaders partici- works, making sure that we are think- pated in discussions during the Navy ing ahead on the performance of those 26: Cowboy Mounted Shooting at 9 a.m. at the Lauderdale League’s 2019 Sea-Air-Space Exposition networks, driving towards resiliency, County Agri-Center. Join Dixie Long Riders as they navigate at the Gaylord National Convention stability and performance, and meeting horses through a barrel course while shooting targets with a Center in National Harbor, Md., April the needs of the fleet commanders out 6-8. there. Our ability to better defend and revolver. Call 205-755-8031. During the exposition, Information operate the networks benefits the entire 27: Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Lauderdale Warfare (IW) commands demonstrated Navy. It’s a warfighting platform. It has County Courthouse. Guest Speaker: Captain Brian S. Horstman, the most recent efforts to advance in- to be agile. It has to be resilient. It has formation technology within the fleet to be trusted.” commanding officer of NAS Meridian. Call 601-483-6984. through the use of speakers, panels, Tanner spoke on innovation being a 30: The Reduced Shakespeare Company at 7:30 p.m. at the subject matter experts and capability key element to success. MSU Riley Center. Three actors smush all 37 of Shakespeare’s displays. “One of the key things when it Capt. Barry Tanner, FCC/C10F as- comes to information warfare at large plays into 97 minutes of hilarity. The company has updated the sistant chief of staff for communications is speed,” said Tanner. “We are always script for the 21st century, retaining such audience favorites as a and information systems (N6) and dep- looking for things to help deliver in our rap version of Othello and a combination of all of the history plays uty command information officer (CIO), mission. It’s not just about things you discussed a variety of topics concerning buy. It’s not about the next shiny ob- into a single football game. Tickets are $39 and $33; call FCC/C10F’s mission. ject. It’s about understanding how those 601-696-2200. “When it comes to operations of the things are going to fuse into our opera- 31: State Games of Mississippi Opening Ceremony at 5:30 networks, we have a responsibly to ef- tional construct and help speed delivery fectively operate and defend the net- to the war fighter. We’re always looking p.m. at the City Hall. Bring the family for fun, food and fireworks. works across the board,” said Tanner. for good ideas.” This event is free to the public. Call 601-693-1306. “That means making sure we under- --By MC2 William Sykes, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command June 1: Northeast High School Football Booster Club Semi-Annual Rummage & Vendor Revent from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at the school, 702 Briarwood Road, Meridian. Shop, sell or donate items. Navy announces changes to expedited Reserve one spot for $20 or $30 for two. Call 601-479-6834. and safety transfers at 7:30 p.m. at the MSU Riley Center. 4: The Righteous Brothers In an effort to increase the safety of able and to assist in the victim’s recovery Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo The Righteous Brothers topped service members who have been the vic- by moving them to a new location. the charts in four decades. Now, Bill Medley joins forces with one tims of certain crimes, the Navy has ex- What is a safety transfer? of the most versatile vocalists in America, Bucky Heard, to bring panded Expedited Transfers to include When there are concerns for the safe- more cases, the Navy announced in a ty and well-being of service members or the Righteous Brothers back to the stage. Tickets are $64, $58; message released May 7. their dependents, safety transfers are call 601-696-2200. With these changes comes a revised used. These transfers can include tem- from 7-9 p.m. at the MSU Riley and a new Military Personnel Manual porary duty, permanent change of activ- 8: Raleigh Ringers Concert (MPM) article, according to NAVADMIN ity or PCS. Reservists have provisions to Center. The Raleigh Ringers have been dazzling audiences with 102/19. The revised Safety Transfers ar- perform their inactive duty training on unique interpretations of sacred, secular and popular music, ticle is MPM 1300-1200 and the new Ex- different weekends than their alleged of- including famous rock ‘n’ roll tunes arranged especially for pedited Transfers article is MPM 1300- fender or to perform inactive duty with a 1205. different unit in the home drilling loca- handbells. Tickets are $20, $15 for students; call 601-696-2200. What is an expedited transfer? tion. 15: The Down East Boys in concert at 6 p.m. at the Historic Service members who are the victims Situations where a safety transfer Temple Theater with Day Three and 2nd Mile performing the very of certain criminal offenses may request would be considered include: an expedited transfer for temporary re- • Victims or witnesses of offenses cov- best in Southern Gospel Music. Tickets for pre-show artist circle assignment within or outside their unit ered under SECNAVINST 5800.11B $30; general admission $15-$20; children 12 and under free with or a permanent change of station (PCS) • Family Advocacy Program cases cov- paying adult. Call 601-416-1630. prior to their normal projected rotation ered under OPNAVINST 1752.2B date. The eligible offenses for an expe- • Victims of violent crimes dited transfer include only the following: • Instances in which threats have been • Sexual assault made against a service member, the ser- • Stalking vice member’s military spouse or depen- • Other sexual misconduct dents as covered under DoD Instruction • Wrongful broadcast or distribution of 1315.18 NAS Meridian NMCRS Office intimate visual images The MPM articles contain detailed The intent behind expedited transfers instructions regarding how to file an ex- is open on Tuesdays is to address situations in which a ser- pedited or safety transfer. vice member feels safe, but uncomfort- --From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs from 8 a.m.-noon &

Thursdays =Flyover across the five training air wings of ground. Each training squadron has a Chief of Naval Air Training, which is from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. team of maintainers who meticulously responsible for all initial flight train- inspect and prepare the aircraft to ing for the Navy, Marine Corps, and ensure they are safe and flight ready. Coast Guard. While the training mis- Call 601-679-2504. During the event, a ground crew main- sion takes priority, events such as tains radio contact with the pilots to national-level flyovers offer an oppor- Administration Building 255, ensure they arrive over the target at tunity to demonstrate the excitement a precise time, much as if on a tactical and precision of Naval Aviation to the mission. American public while also achieving Suite 283 VT-9 is one of 17 training squadrons valuable training.

This DoD newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Hotlines & Helpful Numbers Contents of The Skyline are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Naval Air Station Meridian, Miss. SAPR Victim Assistance: 601-604-3037 The Skyline ~ government, the Department of Defense, or NAS Meridian, Mississippi. The Skyline is pub- SAPR Civilian Victim Assistance: 601-486-3122 lished every other Thursday by The Meridian Star, a private firm in no way connected with the SARC: 601-481-4274 U.S. Navy, under exclusive written contract with the commanding officer of Naval Air Station, Command Staff Editorial Staff SAFE Helpline: 877-995-5247 Meridian, Mississippi. The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the NAS Commanding Officer ~ Public Affairs Officer ~ Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255 Meridian Public Affairs Office. The Skyline solicits news contributions from military and civilian Military OneSource: 800-342-9647 sources. It reserves the right to edit material selected for publication. The deadline for material Capt. Brian S. Horstman Penny Randall is 4:30 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Send submissions to: The Skyline, 255 Rosen- CEAP (DoN Civilian): 844-366-2327 baum Ave., Suite 163, Public Affairs Office, Naval Air Station, Meridian, MS 39309-5003 or Executive Officer ~ EAP (NAF Civilian): 800-932-0034 e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]. For more information, call (601) 679- FFSC Meridian: 601-679-2360 2318 or (601) 679-2809. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or Cmdr. J.P. Falardeau Public Affairs Specialist~ Chaplain: 601-604-2015 supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense or Command Master Chief ~ Adam Prince NMCRS Duty Cell: 601-604-2206 The Meridian Star of products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this EEO (NAF): 866-295-0328 publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without re- CMDCM Maurice Sutherland gard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handi- EEO (GS): 904-542-2802 cap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user orpatron. The Skyline ~ May 16, 2019 3 Installation improvements with Public Works

Photo by Jamie Brown Photo by Brandon Maxwell Greg Freeman assisted with the placement of the monitoring wells being Eric Jefferies and Detrick Drake did a great job saw cutting concrete. This installed at Joe Williams Field. Freeman’s superb knowledge of the utilities concrete will be removed in order to access and repair a broken storm drain was very useful during an onsite planning change in coordination with the that is causing a nearby sinkhole. Tetra Tech staff, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, and the Defense Fuels Contractor. His utility location efforts are vital to the project not only for contractor safety but for sustainment of the mission.

Right: Dusty Payton and Don Jennings replace a starter on a station fire truck. Their mainte- nance efforts ensure equipment readiness for the fire department.

Photo by Chris Nutt

Left: Richard McKee cleans the joints on the run- way at Joe Williams Field during a joint project involving various Public Works shop employees including David Taylor, Jerome Clemons, Kline Gressett, Eric Jefferies, and Detrick Drake. The Team completed re-wiring of carrier deck lights, saw cutting, wiring, splicing and sealant on the runway. This effort is in response to some intermittent problems that the system has been experiencing.

Photo by David Taylor

Chief McClellan Retirement AC2 Ayala Reenlistment

Photo by Penny Randall Photo by Adam Prince Lt. Petunia Orr, left, administers the Reenlistment Oath to AC2 Frank Ayala Cmdr. JP Falardeau, NAS Meridian Executive Officer, presents ACC James during a ceremony at Air Operations, May 10. Ayala reenlisted for 6 years. McClellan Jr. wth his end of tour award. McClellan retired after 22 years of service during a ceremony May 10. HM of Month Raquetball Champs

Submitted Photo HMC Benny A. Husinecky III presents HN Matthew Mullen with letter of Photo by LCDR Robert McCharen commendation for being selected as NBHC Meridian Hospital Corpsman of Public Works employees swept the racquetball titles: They include Danny the Month for April 2019. Rose, first place; Scott Sherman, second place; and Max Sisson, third place. 4 The Skyline ~ May 16, 2019 MyNavy Family App focuses on stronger families, fleet

By Cmdr. Erik Wells Sea Warrior Program (PMW 240) Public Affairs

Navy families navigating military life can now find support by downloading the MyNavy Family application which was released in the days leading up to Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 10. The free app can be found in the Navy App Locker, https://applocker.navy.mil. The MyNavy Family App was developed as a result of the Navy asking spouses about their experiences and how the Navy could help make it better. Chief of Naval Opera- tions, Adm. John Richardson has often commented on the important role Navy families play in mission success. “To be affirmed and valued in our important role as Navy spouses at the highest level of the Navy organiza- tion fosters a greater sense of pride for all that we do in support of our spouses and in support of our nation,” Latisha Motley, a 12-year Navy spouse, said. More than 1,100 spouses across the Navy provided in- put to develop the app. It focuses on 11 key milestone events within the life of the Navy family. Some of those areas include New Spouse Orientation, Mentorship and Networking, Special Needs Family Support, and Navy Retiree Services. Information from more than 22 differ- ent websites is now consolidated within one easy-to-use app. “The app is very intuitive and doesn’t have too many Navy acronyms which allows family members to clearly understand what programs and services are available to Photo by MC2 Justin Wolpert them,” said Jennifer Summers, a 23-year Navy spouse. lA Sailor attached to the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) greets her child during the “Whether the app is used by the Sailor or spouse or a ship’s homecoming celebration. family member, they can be assured that the information is accurate.” one is new to the Navy or a seasoned spouse who has ex- creasing the availability of live webinars and self-direct- The Navy’s Sea Warrior Program (PMW 240) produced perienced multiple deployments or permanent change of ed learning activities. Additionally, next month we will the app and Tracen Technologies Inc., a company that station moves. There is also a feedback section so sugges- release a new policy allowing reimbursement of up to specializes in integrated mobile and web solutions, devel- tions can be incorporated into future updates. $500 of spouse state licensure or certification costs rising oped the software. “This is only the beginning,” said Linda Jackson, Proj- from relocation from one state to another due to a perma- “This particular app really hit home with me,” said ect Manager, Navy Services Familyline. nent change of station move. David Driegert, assistant program manager for PMW The MyNavy Family App supports the Navy Family Future updates of the app will provide a more interac- 240’s mobility program. “As a dependent and later as a Framework objective to expand and improve the experi- tive user experience, and a companion website is in the Marine, I understand the importance of making sure the ence for Navy spouses and families. Other efforts include works. entire family feels included because we all serve, not just improving family programs and websites, developing an “We all serve,” Jackson said. “The Sailor, the spouse the service member.” official MyNavy Family website, providing ombudsman and the children. The MyNavy Family App is a tool for all The app provides valuable information whether some- registry access to command leadership spouses and in- of us to create stronger families and a safer nation.”

=Exercise the body composition as- training evolutions (e.g., Military Spouse Appreciation Day -Lack of appropriate sessment date and within command physical train- environmental or exercise the current Navy Physi- ing, fitness enhancement The calendar is full of obscure observances. acclimatization cal Fitness Assessment program (FEP) or Sailor national holidays. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan -Recent or current ill- cycle. Any Sailors who 360) involving moder- Why, in established Military Spouse Appre- ness, accumulated fatigue fail to complete the Bad ate exercise shall occur the last week ciation Day by Proclamation 5184, or dehydration Day PRT for a second within the Emergency alone, we’ve COLUMN recognizing the countless sacrifices -Poor baseline condi- time must be screened by Medical Service (base or been encour- and unselfish contributions made by tioning or excess body fat medical professionals for 911) response area of an aged to celebrate Military Spouses since the days of -A predisposing or un- the possibility of a medi- ambulance equipped with National Out- the Continental Army: derlying cardiac condition cal waiver or enrollment a defibrillator, oxygen and door Intercourse “[Military Spouses] subordinated -Exercise-induced asth- in the Fitness Enhance- hydration. ment Program (FEP). Finally, all CFLs, first Day, Beer Pong their personal and professional ma When Sailors observe responders, corpmen and Day, Scurvy aspirations to the greater benefit of -Sickle cell trait (SCT) an emergency during supervisors are strongly Awareness Day, the service family. Responding to the -Prior poor performance on the PRT physical training, rapid recommended to view the and National call of duty, they frequently endured recognition of symptoms videos and other training Lumpy Rug long periods of separation or left Environmental/external with a timely and accu- resources available on the Day. Let’s just familiar surroundings and friends risk factors include: rate response is critical. Uniformed Services Uni- hope that no one to reestablish their homes in distant -Exercise at altitude Some syndromes result in versity’s Consortium for threw a party places. And there they became -High ambient temper- rapid collapse while oth- Health and Military Per- to commemo- American ambassadors abroad. As Molinari ature and humidity ers may slowly evolve to formance (CHAMP) web- rate all four of volunteers, military spouses have -Use of dietary supple- an initial conscious col- site: these events at provided exemplary service and ments containing stimu- lapse. -Informational videos one time. leadership in educational, commu- lants to include energy Understanding the for Sailors with SCT, first nity, recreational, religious, social Last month, we were afforded the shots and drinks syndromes that can lead responders, and sickle opportunity to recognize Ex Spouse and cultural endeavors. And as If you don’t know if you to exercise-related col- cell trait awareness for Day, National Shrimp Scampi Day, parents and homemakers, they pre- have SCT, find out. SCT lapse can assist in guid- medical personnel can High Five Day, Bat Appreciation serve the cornerstone of our Nation’s disproportionately affects ing treatment. Three be found at: https://www. Day, and my personal favorite, strength—the American family.” African-Americans. syndromes to be aware hprc-online.org/articles/ National Cheeseball Day. And next Thirty-five years later, Military Commanders are en- of are Sudden Cardiac sickle-cell-trait-aware- month, we’ll gear up for World Jug- Spouses continue to support their couraged to exercise a lib- Arrest (SCA), Exertional ness. glers’ Day, Hug Your Cat Day, Na- husbands, wives, families and coun- eral Bad Day PRT policy Collapse Associated with -Guidance on heat in- tional Bubba Day, Monkey Around try, despite facing serious career for those Sailors display- SCT (ECAST) and Exer- jury prevention and treat- Day, and Waffle Iron Day. obstacles and family hardships be- ing clear signs of distress tional Heat Stroke (EHS). ment can be found at: And nestled in there -- among all cause of their unpredictable, mobile during the PRT, allowing Read more about the spe- https://www.hprc-online. those weird holidays praising Paul military lifestyles. Why don’t we rec- Sailors to prioritize per- cifics of these syndromes org/articles/heat-illness- Bunyan, Peach Blossoms, and Ear ognize “Accountant Spouses,” “Engi- sonal safety over a PRT in the NAVADMIN. prevention-treatment- Muffs -- appropriately on the Friday neer Spouses,” or “Chef Spouses” in score. Sailors who fail to Additionally, after and-recovery. before Mother’s Day, is Military the same way as Military Spouses? complete any portion of participating in the PRT, Spouse Appreciation Day. Because being a Military Spouse is the PRT or demonstrate participants should be With all these nonsense events not just a description based upon a any early signs of exercise observed for no less than on the national calendar, one might husband or wife’s job – it’s a total distress are authorized a 10 minutes after the test, wonder, is Military Spouse Appre- lifestyle commitment that requires Bad Day PRT and are re- during an active cool- ciation Day a real holiday? Or is it each spouse to have their own sense quired to be examined by down period. just another unsung observance like of duty, honor and patriotism. medical professionals be- All PRT evolutions Extraterrestrial Abductions Day and Today, with greater military fore attempting the PRT shall be monitored by Tell a Fairy Tale Day? recruiting retention challenges, it’s again. cardiopulmonary resus- According to the Congressional crucial that the public shows its Additionally, Sailors citation (CPR) trained Research Service, there are only “11 appreciation for our all-volunteer must complete the follow- personnel with an Au- permanent federal holidays estab- military force, along with the family on PRT within seven days tomated External Defi- lished by law … New Year’s Day, members at home. Like their hus- following medical clear- brillator (AED) readily Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, bands and wives, Military Spouses ance, within 45 days of available. All physical Inauguration Day (every four years need to know that their sacrifices, following a presidential election), dedication, and commitment are George Washington’s Birthday, worth it. Memorial Day, Independence Day, This year, Military Spouse Appre- Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans ciation Day falls on May 10th. Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christ- During the month you may feel mas Day.” compelled to celebrate Lost Sock The vast majority of “National Memorial Day (May 9), Dance Like Holidays” such as Grandparents’ a Chicken Day (May 14), Sea Mon- Day, Squirrel Appreciation Day and key Day (May 16), and Mint Julep even Halloween are not established Day (May 30), but carve out a little by an act of congress, but rather, are time out of your busy calendar to the result of widely recognized tradi- recognize a presidentially-approved tion, brilliant corporate marketing national holiday. campaigns, or a bunch of goofy On May 10th, after we’ve cleaned college kids who are really good at our rooms in honor of National social media. Clean Up Your Room Day of course, However, there are a some special let’s all celebrate Military Spouse days of the year that, although they Appreciation Day by acknowledging are not deemed to be federal holi- that, not only is it a real holiday, the days, they have so much national Military Spouses it commemorates significance that the President of are really important. the United States issues an annual Lisa Smith Molinari’s self syndicated columns proclamation calling upon the public appear on her blog, www.themeatandpota- to honor the cause, event or indi- toesoflife.com and she recently co-authored vidual. Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Military Spouse Appreciation Day Strength in Military Life Follow Lisa@Molinari- is one of those significant public Writes. The Skyline ~ May 16, 2019 5 Pvt. Jaykob Parker Pvt. Timothy York

MATSS-1 Student MATSS-1 Student Hometown: Roseburg, Ind. OOORAH! Hometown: Columbus, Ohio Pvt. Parker joined the Marine Corps Pvt. York joined the Marine Corps Nov. Nov. 26, 2018, for college and travel 13, 2018, to follow in a family tradition. opportunities. York is the third generation in his family Parker sites upholding the high- to serve in the Corps. est standards of conduct and personal He’s most looking forward to making accountability as his favorite military it to the fleet and gaining rank through tradition. hard work. During his freetime, he enjoys watch- During his free time, he enjoys playing ing college and NFL football. baseball, softball and bowling. Parker is most looking forward to York hopes to receive orders to either traveling to different places around the the East Coast -- to be closer to family world during his career. -- or, Greece to learn the language and He also hopes to receive orders to the culture. west coast so he can be close to some As a third generation Marine, York family members he rarely gets to see. loves all military traditions because his father and grandfather did them too.

“Haarii!” Marines, Sailors compete in annual Okinawan dragon boat race

By Nika Nashiroz vest. Marine Corps Installations Pacific “I joined the team to get out and see Okinawa,” said Lance Cpl. Aiden Hudgell, Marines and Sailors representing the a motor transport operator with 3rd Trans- Okinawa Single Marine Program competed portation Support Battalion. “Participating in the 45th Annual Naha Dragon Boat Race in a local event allows us to meet people. May 5 at Naha Port, Okinawa. It is a great way to form comradery with More than 130 teams participated in Okinawa residents.” the three-day festival. Local schools, public For many of the sailors and Marines, and private organizations, and U.S. mili- this was their first time engaging in Oki- tary community came together and took nawan culture. part in this famous race, also known as the “The majority of our team members ‘Haarii.’ The SMP team placed first in their have never rowed a boat in their life be- preliminary heat. fore,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael With the sound of starter pistol, the race Ponn, a hospital corpsman with 3rd Medi- started. Black, yellow and green dragon cal Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group. boats started to push forward. Marines and “It does not matter which branch, age, gen- sailors pierced their oars deep down the der, rank, or job you have. When we put ev- water, rowing with perfect unison to the eryone on the boat, we learn how to work Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Rogge beat of the gong. The members synchro- together as a team. It is amazing.” The Single Marine Program dragon boat team poses with their trophy during the nized their effort through cadence as they The SMP members have been practicing 45th Annual Naha Dragon Boat Race at Naha Port, Okinawa, Japan. shouted “Osu! Osu! Osu!” twice a week since April and had two prac- “‘Osu’ is a Japanese martial artists’ way tices with the actual boat at Naha Port. bers has been a fulfilling experience for happy that we’re able to participate in the of greeting. It also means to push aside Rowing a 32-manned boat needs harmo- me.” race. We also got to bring a trophy home!” your weakness and endure,” explains No- nized paddling and teamwork. Getting the The SMP provides quality of life wher- Learning, participating and sharing each buhiro Hirahara, the head coach for the team to row on the beat was challenging, ever Marines and sailors are at and allows other’s community are important in build- SMP dragon boat team. according to Hirahara. them to experience local culture. ing bilateral relationship, according to Hi- The history of the dragon boat races “The most important thing about rowing “This is a great opportunity for Marines rahara. goes back more than five centuries. The a boat is timing,” said Hirahara, a Kyoto and sailors to be outside the gate, immerse “I would like to continue contributing in tradition of dragon boat races thanks the prefecture native. “The practice to get ev- into local traditions, and see the communi- taking part in cultural exchanges between ocean for its blessings and wishes for the eryone together was the most challenging ty,” said Secoya Holmes, SMP coordinator the U.S. military and the local community,” safety of fishermen and an abundant har- thing. Overall, coaching the service mem- from Charlotte, North Carolina. “I’m very said Hirahara.

CAMP FUJI, Japan NORFOLK, Virginia

Photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, undergo Photo by Lance Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez an oleoresin capsicum spray course during the Artillery Relocation Training U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Band perform during the Virginia International Program 19-1 at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan. Tattoo at Scope Arena, Norfolk, VA. Safety & Energy Efficiency is Our Duty 6 The Skyline ~ May 16, 2019

NAS Meridian, MS • Morale, Welfare and Recreation On the Web: www.navymwrmeridian.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/MWRMeridian

Facility Phone Numbers

Fitness Center 679-2379 Library 679-2326 P.C. Golf Course 679-2526 Liberty Center 679-3760 Rudders Pub & Grill 679-2780 MWR Admin. 679-2551 Tickets 679-3773 CDC/CDH 679-2652 MWR Jobs Line 679-2467 McCain Rec Center 679-2651 SAC 679-5252 Equipment Rental 679-2609 SLO 679-2473

Coming Coming Attractions 2019 SUMMER Attractions McCain Rec McCain Rec Center SWIMMING SEASON Center Thursday, May 16 Friday, May 24 5 p.m., Patton, PG MAY 25TH - AUGUST 5TH 5 p.m., Aladdin, G 8 p.m., The Big Lebowski, R 7 p.m., Letters from Iwo Jima, R Friday, May 17 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY Saturday, May 25 5 p.m., The Dirty Dozen, PG 0745-1100 LAP SWIM & SWIM LESSONS* (*SELECT DATES) 1 p.m., A Bug’s Life, G 7:30 p.m., A Madea Family Funeral, PG13 1100-1900 LAP SWIM & REC SWIM 5 p.m., Isn’t it Romantic, PG13 7 p.m., Letters from Iwo Jima, R Saturday, May 18 1 p.m., Smokey and the Bandit, PG TUESDAY & THURSDAY Sunday, May 26 5 p.m., Happy Death Day 2U, PG13 1 p.m., The Diary of Anne Frank, PG 0745-1100 SWIM LESSONS* (*SELECT DATES) 7 p.m., A Madea Family Funeral, PG13 5 p.m., Fighting with My Family, PG13 0745-1000 LAP SWIM 7 p.m., Isn’t it Romantic, PG13 Sunday, May 19 1000-1100 HIIT BY THE POOL 1 p.m., Patton, PG Monday, May 27 5 p.m., The Big Lebowski, R 5 p.m., Brave, PG 7 p.m., Happy Death Day 2U, PG13 SATURDAY & SUNDAY 7 p.m., Fist Fight, R 1000-1800 LAP SWIM & REC SWIM Monday, May 20 Tuesday, May 28 5 p.m., The Diary of Anne Frank, PG 5 p.m., Captain Underpants, PG 8 p.m., Fighting with My Family, PG13 7 p.m., Furious 7, PG13 Tuesday, May 21 Wednesday, May 29 5 p.m., Aladdin, G 5 p.m., E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, PG 7 p.m., Letters from Iwo Jima, R POST-SEASON SCHEDULE TBD 7 p.m., Fast Times at Ridgemont High, R Wednesday, May 22 SWIM LESSON SESSIONS WILL BE HELD Thursday, May 30 5 p.m., A Bug’s Life, G JUNE 3RD-27TH AND JULY 8TH - AUGUST 5 p.m., Brave, PG 7 p.m., Isn’t it Romantic, PG13 1ST, WITH NIGHT LESSONS FROM 7 p.m., Fist Fight, R JUNE 17TH - JULY 11TH. Thursday, May 23 Friday, May 31 SEE OUR WEBSITE OR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE INFO. 5 p.m., The Diary of Anne Frank, PG 5 p.m., Captain Underpants, PG 8 p.m., Fighting with My Family, PG13 7 p.m., Furious 7, PG13 navymwrmeridian.com The Skyline ~ May 16, 2019 7 Sports BRIGADE

WinGAMES prizes and awards just for working out at our Fitness Center! The Brigade Games is a year-long incentive program that rewards active participation. The more you do, the more you win!

See the Fitness Center for more details, or call (601) 679-2379.

navymwrmeridian.com Group Exercise Schedule

Group Exercise Classes are held in the Multi-Use room (or outside, weather permitting). All classes are FREE to Active Duty personnel, Retirees, Reservists, DoD Civilians, their Dependents and Guests, and Contractors working full-time on the installation. For more information call (601) 679-2379.

PERSONAL TRAINING AND NOFFS/COMMAND PT SESSIONS ALSO AVAILABLE. CONTACT FITNESS CENTER FOR MORE DETAILS.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

NOFFS Strength Cycling NOFFS Strength Cycling TRX IRONMAN CHALLENGE 1100 w/ Courtney 1100 w/ Kristen 1100 w/ Courtney 1100 w/ Kristen 1100 w/ Kristen MAY 20 - OCTOBER 1 AT THE FITNESS CENTER

Cycling TRX TRX SWIM 2.4 MILES RUN 26.2 MILES 1400 w/ Kristen 1400 w/ Kristen 1400 w/ Kristen BIKE 112 MILES TRX TABATA/HIIT TRX TABATA/HIIT 1700 w/ Kristen 1700 w/ Kristen 1700 w/ Kristen 1700 w/ Kristen Participants who complete all distances by October 1st will receive an IRONMAN CHALLENGE T-shirt. The cycling and running portions can be performed indoors or outdoors. For the swim potion, only laps completed at the MWR Aquatics Center, race swims and open water swims are permitted (a GPS device must be used/presented for verification for race and open water swims).

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (601) 679-2379.

navymwrmeridian.com Be food safe: Protect yourself from food poisoning Anybody can get food poisoning, but surfaces thoroughly, raw meat, poultry, most people don’t think about food safety seafood, and eggs can still spread germs to until they or someone they know gets sick ready-to-eat foods—unless you keep them after eating contaminated food. separate. Foodborne illness, often called food poi- soning, is a common, costly—yet prevent- COOK -- Cook to the right temperature. able—public health problem. Each year, Use a food thermometer to ensure that about 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million peo- foods are cooked to a safe internal tempera- ple) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and ture: 3,000 die of foodborne diseases. Learn more •145°F for whole beef, veal, and lamb, and about foodborne illnesses and what you can fresh pork and ham (allowing the meat to do to lower your chances of getting sick. cool for 3 minutes before carving or con- The most common foodborne illnesses suming), and for fin fish. are norovirus, Salmonella, Clostridium •160°F for ground beef, veal, pork and perfringens, and Campylobacter. In most lamb, and for egg dishes. affected persons, symptoms of food poison- you have: contaminated food can make you sick. You •165°F for all poultry, including ground ing include vomiting and diarrhea, but in •High fever (temperature over 102°F, mea- can take action to protect yourself and your chicken and ground turkey, and stuffing, some cases, such life-threatening complica- sured orally). loved ones by keeping food safeExternal. leftovers and casseroles. tions as organ failure occur. •Blood in the stools. In severe cases, foodborne illnesses •Frequent vomiting that prevents you from Here are four simple steps to food safety: CHILL -- Keep your refrigerator below 40°F can cause serious acute illness, long-term keeping liquids down. CLEAN -- Wash your hands and food-prep- and refrigerate foods promptly. Germs can health problemsExternal or death. Young •Signs of dehydration, including a decrease aration surfaces often. Germs can survive grow in many foods within 2 hours unless children, pregnant women, adults over 65, in urination, a dry mouth and throat, and in many places around your kitchen, in- you refrigerate them. (During the summer and people with weak immune systems are feeling dizzy when standing up. cluding your hands, utensils, and cutting heat, cut that time down to 1 hour.) Check more likely to get food poisoning, and if •Diarrheal illness that lasts more than 3 boards. Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables the FoodKeeper webpage or appExternal to they do get sick they might have more se- days. under running water. learn the best way to store foods and bever- vere symptoms. Anyone can get sick from eating contam- ages, how to keep them fresh, and when to inated food. To lower your chances of food SEPARATE -- Don’t cross-contaminate. throw them away. poisoning, consider how germs found in Even after you’ve cleaned your hands and See your doctor or healthcare provider if --From CDC Sale... Or BOATS/CAMPERS/TRAILERS 2010 Polaris Ranger AUTOMOBILES, ETC. for more details or to book For Sale: 3BD/3BA, spa- Two medium-large size 800XP Browning Edition, a tour. cious home 15 minutes from dog kennels. $35 each; 2017 Keystone Ava- camo color. roof, wind- 2017 Camaro Gen6, 4k For Rent: 2BD/2BA home NAS, quiet neighborhood, clean, never used. Call lanche 365MB (5th wheel) shield, winch, extra set of miles, 50th anniversary lim- on the water in Dalewood. 424 Windover Circle, 2900 601-482-2276. motor home. Sleeps eight; wheels/tires, and dual gun ited addition; like-new con- Washer, dryer, kitchen ap- ft. Call for private showing. Two horse trailer, needs great living quarters; in- scabbard. Asking $7,800. dition. $38,500. Call 601- pliances included. Asking Owner is relocating for job painting, but has a good cludes cables, hoses and Call Pete at 601-678-3458. 686-1027. $900 per month – tenant will consider leasing, open floor, pulls good and has septic lines. Asking $49k. 2013 Harley David- 2012 Honda Civic, 47k responsible for power, wa- to all offerings. Call 601- 2 new back tires. Asking Call 586-899-6429. son Switchback, Asking miles, $9,200. Call 601- ter and yearly dues. Call 686-0277. $900 or best offer. Call Nan- 2018 Mallard M185 $8,000; only one owner; 490-3835. Maynell at 601-595-5382. For Sale: 3 BD/1 BA cy at 601-462-9312 Sleeps 4 Travel Trailer. still under warranty; all HOMES/APARTMENTS For Sale: 4BD/2BA home on Edgewood Dr. in Two Black storage with 1 queen bed/2 bunks. maintenance done by Har- home close NAS in Dal- Meridian. Asking $33,500. trucks all brass closures; Easy to tow at 3,575 lbs; ley Davidson. Call 505- For Rent: 2BD/1BA eville! Perfect for hunting, Call 601-880-1168. $10 each. Call 601-482- only selling because mili- 658-1675. home in Dalewood. About fishing, horseback riding, or MISCELLANEOUS 2276. tary member is moving 1982 Harley Davidson 15 minutes from NAS Me- ATV’s; Ideal weekend get- Woman’s Converse overseas. Great living FLHS, 80 C.I. Shovelhead ridian; right on the water. away house with huge shop 15ft Tripod swivel seat Composite Toe Trainer quarters with lake view. Engine w/4-Speed Trans- $600 per month; call 601- with electricity and covered deer stand new in the box. Safety Shoe Size 10, brand Hooked up and ready to mission. Nice Antique Bike 683-6038. parking. Northeast School Asking $300; call Willy at new in box, $65. White with live in, including cables, -- just can’t ride anymore. For Sale 3BD/2BA home District. Call Jenny Ziemba 601-880-3237. gray & teal trim. Call Teresa hoses, septic lines, plus Call 601-527-9756/601- in West La:uderdale School at 601-480-5969 or 601- Primos 360 Ground 601-616-9251 (Please no the $500 towing kit. Ask- 986-8378 District; features: gas log 282-5261. Blind new in the box. Ask- calls after 8 p.m.) ing $17,000. Call 360-434- 2004 Honda TRX450R fireplace, covered patio, For Sale: 4BD/2BA, ing $300; call Willy at 601- 3035 four wheeler $2,600; 2005 fenced in back yard, huge 249 sq.ft home, Southern 880-3237. MOTORCYCLES/GEAR/ATV Honda TRX250EX four laundry room. 1,700 sq. ft. Oaks Subd, NE Lauderdale Bose A20 Aviation wheeler $1,600; 2002 Ya- Asking $164,000. Call 601- School District, 12 ft ceil- Headset w/Bluetooth like To submit an item to 2010 Ultra Classic Har- maha TTR-125L dirt bike 282-5261 to schedule ap- ings, gas heating (new unit), new barely used (2 hrs max the “Sale...Or” column, ley Davidson 29K miles $800; and 2006 50SX-F pointment. new dishwasher, alarm sys- usage) in perfect working e-mail adam.prince@ 96cc Screaming Eagle En- dirt bike $2,200. All in good For Sale: 23BD/2BA tem, quiet and safe neigh- condition. Paid $1,103.90 navy.mil. Deadline is gine. Excellent condition. shape ready to go. Over- home in West Lauderdale borhood, walkway to soccer have original receipt and all Asking $10,500. Call 601- seas move forcing sale. school district. $78,500. and softball complex in sub- original boxing and case. the Thursday prior to 527-4981. Make offer ready to deal! Call Chris or Brooke at 662- division. Asking $310,000. Asking $700 OBO. Call Kim publication. Call Ben at 843-597-4221. 364-1745 or 601-938-6067 Call 601-917-0379. at 601-480-7181.

Listings in the “Sale...Or” column are free for anyone who works at NAS Meridian. You can purchase an ad for a business or organization in “The Skyline,” by calling The Meridian Star at 601-693-1551 -- ask for Advertising or email: [email protected] 8 The Skyline ~ May 16, 2019 Meridian Little Theatre announces 87th season Special to The Skyline the world. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krel- workings of theatre behind the scenes, progressing born stumbles across a new breed of plant he names from flubbed lines and missed cues in the dress re- Beginning in the fall of 2019, Meridian Little The- “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This R & hearsal to mounting friction between cast members atre will embark on its 87th season. There is some- B – singing carnivore promises unending fame and in the final performance. thing here for everyone. A scary tale of science fic- fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he Brimming with slapstick comedy, Noises Off is a tion, a side-splitting farce, a musical inspired by true keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Howard Ashman and Alan delightful backstage farce, complete with slamming events, and a modern Christmas fairy tale. Menken (Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty and doors, falling trousers, and – of course – flying sar- Three full-length musicals and one hilarious comedy the Beast and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses be- dines! means that the new season will be loaded with more hind what has become one of the most popular shows a “Newsies”: May 7-12, 2020 laughter and more music than ever before! in the world. Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony- “We are very excited about the new season! We a “Elf: The Musical”: Dec. 5-10, 2019 winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for have two shows that have been produced in previous Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious what’s right and seize the day. seasons at MLT and two shows that we’ve never done fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in Set in turn-of-the century New York, City, News- before,” said Executive Director Ellie Massey. his quest to find his true identity. Buddy, a young ies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic In addition to these four blockbuster shows, Me- orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “Newsies”. ridian Little Theatre will also present their annual and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be When titans of publishing raise distribution prices CenterStage Youth Production in January of 2020 elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from and a dinner theatre offering in March of 2020. until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities across the city to strike against the unfair conditions “We’re looking forward to a great year ahead. We cause him to face the truth. and fight for what’s right! encourage patrons to purchase season tickets as soon With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired as they are made available,” Massey added. journey to New York City to find his birth father and by a true story, featuring the now classic songs “Car- At $70, a season ticket purchase is a savings of discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh re- rying the Banner”, “Seize the Day”, and “Santa Fe”, nearly 20 percent over purchasing individual show alities that his father is on the naughty list and his Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a time- tickets. And buying a “First Nighter” season mem- half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is less message, perfect for the whole family and every bership saves you 40 percent as opposed to buying determined to win over his new family and help New audience. “First Nighter” admission for each show. York remember the true meaning of Christmas. a “Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs”: Jan 16-17, What to know more? Want to be part of this ex- This modern day holiday classic is sure to make 2020 citing season either backstage or on the stage? Just everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best CenterStage Youth Production (Not included with contact the Meridian Little Theatre box office from 9 way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all regular season membership) a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday at 601-482-6371; to hear. Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest of them or visit our website at meridianlittletheatre.com for a “Noises Off!”: Feb. 20-25, 2020 all? Well, we all know the reply to that, and soon more information. Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises we’re caught up in the spell of this enchanting clas- Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors re- sic. The new season of plays include: hearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. This play-within- The vain and wicked Queen seeks to destroy her a “Little Shop of Horrors”: Oct. 3-8, 2019 a-play captures a touring theatre troupe’s production rival in beauty. The Dwarfs are obstinate, generous, A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood of Nothing On in three stages: dress rehearsal, the mean, kind, and totally appealing. The Prince, is a sci-fi smash musical; this long running show has de- opening performance, and a performance towards true Prince, sometimes foolish, always brave, and voured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years the end of a debilitating run. Snow White is as lovely and lovable as legend says. and has become one of the most popular shows in This hilarious comedy is a window into the inner

USS Rhode Island successfully tests Trident II D5 missile The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS marines, with the first initial deterrent patrol in Rhode Island (SSBN 740) along with the U.S. Navy’s 2031. Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) conducted a suc- “USS Rhode Island’s successful test flight today cessful test flight of one unarmed Trident II D5 mis- demonstrates not only that this ship’s crew and ship- sile, May 9. board weapons system are ready to return to service, This launch marked the 172nd successful test but also that the sea-based leg of our nuclear deter- flight of the Trident II D5 missile since its introduc- rent remains ready, reliable and credible,” said Capt. tion to the fleet in 1989. Mark Behning, deputy director, SSP. This test flight was part of a Demonstration and “While we’ve demonstrated today that our efforts Shakedown Operation, designated DASO 29. The pri- to extend the life of our existing D5 missiles and SS- mary objective of a DASO is to evaluate and demon- BNs are successful, it is imperative that we remain strate the readiness of the SSBN’s strategic weapon focused on the Navy’s number one priority: on-time system and crew before operational deployment fol- delivery of the first Colombia-class submarine,” said lowing its engineered refueling overhaul (ERO). Behning. “I’m incredibly proud of Team King’s Bay and SSP, along with Naval Ordnance Test Unit, over- the Rhode Island crew. They’ve spent the last nine sees the DASO certification process and provides in- months preparing for this test and the patrols that tegrated testing and evaluation capabilities, while will follow. Because of their hard work and dedica- various other organizations provide support. tion, our sea based deterrent remains the most sur- Ohio-class SSBNs carry up to 20 submarine- vivable and reliable in the world,” said Rear Adm. launched ballistic missiles, and provide the United Michael Bernacchi, Commander, Submarine Group States with its most survivable and enduring nuclear 10. strike capability. The design allows the submarines Rhode Island completed its ERO in August 2018. to operate for 15 years or more between major over- An ERO is a complex, major shipyard availability hauls. The Columbia-class submarine will not need to during which the submarine is refueled and upgrad- be refueled during its lifetime. ed before returning to support the country’s nuclear Rhode Island is the fourth U.S. Navy ship to bear deterrence strategy. This ERO extended the life of the name and was commissioned July 9, 1994. As- Photo by John Kowalski Rhode Island for more than 20 years. signed to Submarine Group 10, Rhode Island is one An unarmed Trident II D5 missile launches from the Ohio-class EROs play a critical role in the future of the U.S. of five ballistic-missile submarines homeported at ballistic missile submarine USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) off Navy’s submarine force. EROs extend the life of the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 9, 2019. The test aging 14 Ohio-class submarines in the Navy’s fleet, --From U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs launch was part of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs’ scheduled to be replaced by 12 Columbia-class sub- Public Affairs demonstration and shakedown operation certification process.

Navy implements change to Comfort deploys to help Venezuelan refugees education program announcements By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity From Chief of Naval Personnel Plan and reflects the Navy’s efforts Public Affairs to shift from quota-based approach- The U.S. is sending a hospital ship to aid es to talent management. The plan in the refugee crisis resulting from instabil- WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The aims to ensure the highest perform- ity in Venezuela. Navy announced that education ing Sailors are encouraged and At the annual Washington Conference on program information, application placed in selective graduate level the Americas at the State Department, Vice processes and deadlines will be an- programs that will enhance our President Mike Pence announced the Navy nounced through personalized noti- warfighting capabilities and sustain hospital ship USNS Comfort will deploy to fications to eligible Sailors in- NAV our maritime superiority. the U.S. Southern Command area of opera- ADMIN 106/19, May 10. As first announced in NAVAD- tions next month. In an effort to reduce administra- MIN 263/18, selections for FY20 The ship will visit the region to help pro- tive distractions, education program SEA Plan in-residence graduate ed- vide medical services to South America, announcements will no longer be ucation and joint professional mili- Central America and the Caribbean — par- disseminated through NAVADMIN tary education opportunities for un- ticularly to the areas hosting millions of Ven- messages. Instead, these announce- restricted line officers will be made ezuelan refugees fleeing the regime of Presi- ments will now be delivered to in- through administrative boards to dent Nicolas Maduro. Photo by John Kowalski dividuals by notifications within screen the most fully qualified, due “The USNS Comfort represents our endur- The hospital ship USNS Comfort anchors MyNavy Education, according to the course officers for top-line, key com- ing promise to our partners in the Western off the coast of Peru as part of an 11-week Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) Navy Stra- petitive in-residence education pro- Hemisphere — our shared neighborhood,” medical support mission to Central and tegic Education and Academic (SEA) grams. said Navy Adm. Craig S. Faller, commander South America as part of U.S. Southern Plan. Graduate education supports our of U.S. Southern Command, which will over- Command’s Enduring Promise initiative. To receive the most up-to-date National Defense Strategy by devel- see the deployment. “U.S. Southern Com- education program information, oping Navy leaders who understand mand is committed to the region in support try. Neighboring countries — most notably Sailors are strongly encouraged to the art and science of warfighting of our Caribbean and Latin American part- Colombia and Brazil — are struggling to pro- login to MyNavy Education to up- and can lead in complex strategic ners, as well as displaced Venezuelans who vide services for the displaced Venezuelans. date their profile and email address- environments. Intellectual leader- continue to flee the brutal oppression of the The USNS Comfort will help with the effort. es. Each Sailor can provide up to ship, groomed through graduate former Maduro regime and its interlocking, The continuing exodus from Venezuela two email accounts, including work education, goes beyond adaptation man-made political, economic and humani- was brought on by years of mismanagement and personal addresses, to which of new technology to include promot- tarian crises.” under Maduro, Shanahan said. The U.S. has the MyNavy Education system will ing ideas, values, understanding, vi- Earlier in the day, Acting Defense Secre- provided more than $256 million to the re- send an email alert when a new no- sion, approaches and actions. tary Patrick M. Shanahan met with Colom- gion in humanitarian and development as- tification is available. The FY20 SEA Plan provides bian Vice President Marta Lucia Ramirez at sistance. More will be needed as the country For more information on MyNavy over 1,200 opportunities for degree the Pentagon. The situation in Venezuela was suffers through violence, economic insecu- Education notifications and instruc- and non-degree programs across the at the top of the agenda. The United States rity, hyperinflation, and shortages of food, tions how to update your profile, vis- full spectrum of communities and and Colombia have a long and productive re- medicines and essential services. United it: https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/ ranks. A list and overview of these lationship, and Shanahan said he looks for- Nations officials estimate that more than 3 training-education-qualifications/e- programs can be found at: https:// ward to discussing options in the region with million people have fled the nation and are graduate-education-and-fellowship- www.mnp.navy.mil/group/training- the Colombian delegation. calling it the largest migration in recent programs. education-qualifications/e-graduate- An ongoing humanitarian disaster in the Latin American history. Other Venezuelans The FY20 SEA Plan replaces the education-and-fellowship-programs. region centers on the unrest in Venezuela. are “internally displaced,” officials said. legacy Graduate Education Quota Millions of Venezuelans have fled the coun- The Skyline ~ May 16, 2019 9

In honor of the upcoming Memorial Day Holiday we asked, “Who will you honor on this speical Memorial Day?” IT’S YOUR TURN... By ATAN Katerina Flanegin

HN Jessika Myers HN Vantashia Jennings HM2 Anthony Tharp HN Holden Maier ATAN Katerina Flanegin Branch Health Clinic Branch Health Clinic Branch Health Clinic Branch Health Clinic NAS Administration Medical Records Medical Homeport “Navy Builder 1st Class, Medical Homeport “All those who taught me “All of the fallen “Family members who Jerry Tharp who was killed “I will honor and respect how to serve my country servicemembers who wore served before me and be- July 12, 2006, in Iraq in all the people who wore the with a selfless spirit. I the uniform before I did.” side me in this uniform.” an IED blast. Uncle Jerry uniform before me.” respect all that laid down was a patriot and a great their lives so that we have person.” freedom.” Fleet & Family Support Center Military Spouse Appreciation Month FFSC Briefs Military Spouse Appreciation Month is an oc- nity in which they land. Logging hours of volunteer To register for any of the following workshops, please casion to honor the Navy spouses who support our service, giving their all to every new job, looking call the FFSC at 601-679-2360. The class may not be Sailors and manage the balancing act of military life, for or creating activities for their children, military presented if no one registers, so make sure you call family, career and children day after day. Spouses, spouses tackle the challenges of even those less- if you’re interested! Can’t make the scheduled time? we thank you for your service through deployments than-desirable relocations by improving the commu- Call anyway - the workshop facilitator may be able to and relocations, and for your resil- nities in which they live. work with you one-on-one, give you materials, or let you ience while stationed miles A huge challenge know when the class will be offered again. All classes away from friends and that military spous- held at FFSC (Building 405) unless otherwise noted family. es manage with President grace is tak- Ronald Rea- ing charge Renew Your Relationship gan recog- of the whole May 23 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. nized the household Would you like to learn techniques to help profound im- during de- portance of ployments. you & your significant other communicate spouse com- Becom- more effectively, solve problems, and maintain mitment to the ing essen- the fun, friendship, and intimacy in your readiness and tially single relationship? If so, join other couples in this well-being of mili- parents, they FFSC seminar to explore specific skills to help tary members when must juggle child- he declared May 23, 1984, rearing, finances, home you reduce the risk of relationship failure and the first Military Spouse Day. The & vehicle maintenance and the preserve a lasting commitment and love. Department of Defense has since standardized the stress of being separated from their partners, often date, establishing the Friday before Mother’s Day while working full time. Throw in the added anxiety Children’s Craft Day every year as Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and of a service member’s dangerous or wartime assign- May as Military Spouse Appreciation Month. Join us ment, and it’s hard to fathom how military spouses May 29 from 3-4 p.m. in recognizing, celebrating and thanking our mili- handle it all. But they do, over and over. Many also For children ages 6-12. Join us at FFSC to tary spouses. take on added responsibilities, through spouses’ celebrate the beginning of summer with cool Military spouses are often unsung heroes, those clubs or other formal or informal support systems, in crafts. Refreshments will be served. Registration who support their spouses’ unusual jobs, move ev- order to lend a helping hand to their fellow military is required for preparation of materials. ery few years, and hold everything together at home spouses. while their service member is deployed. The mili- Make sure you take time this month to thank a tary spouse is a special breed of person. Like their military spouse for their courage, perseverance, and Welcome Aboard service member counterparts, military spouses are personal sacrifice in support of those who support June 4 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. bound not to just a job but an adventure. and defend us all. FFSC welcomes you to Meridian by providing Relocating many times during a typical career, Without the commitment and contributions of sometimes into vastly different cultures, they must these spouses, military personnel would not have current information and policies regarding forge new lives for themselves and their families the support they need before, during and after de- NAS. Topics covered will include: Navy career over and over again. Yet, the vast majority of mili- ployment. FFSC recognizes the importance and choices, FFSC services, Medical, Dental, tary spouses maintain an amazing commitment and challenge of being military spouses, and we salute Exceptional Family Member (EFM) Program, enthusiasm. you all. vehicle registration, on- & off-base driving Even more amazing, many military spouses go --From FFSC out of their way to contribute to each new commu- regulations, legal services, Chapel & other religious services, MWR, things to do at NAS & in Meridian, and more!

Student loan debt? Here’s what you can do about it Boots To Business By Mike Saunders be one of them. Make sure lenders aren’t charging June 5-6 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Director of Military and Consumer Policy your service member more than 6% while on Active Interested in Starting a Business? The for Veterans Education Success Duty. curriculum provides valuable assistance to Federal Perkins Loan? If your service member Service members and Spouses exploring If your family struggles with student loan debt, benefited from a Federal Perkins Loan and served in you’re not alone. Hundreds of thousands of service a hostile fire or imminent danger pay area for a pe- business ownership or other self-employment members, veterans, and their fami- riod longer than a year, the service opportunities by leading them through the key lies have student loans. But, most of member qualifies for up to 50 percent steps for evaluating business concepts and us have no idea how much help is loan forgiveness if that service ended providing the foundational knowledge required available to get those loans reduced before August 14, 2008, or up to 100 or even eliminated entirely. percent if that Active Duty service to develop a business plan. Call 601-679-2360 More than one-third of service began on or after August 14, 2008. to register for the class. members – and half of junior enlist- Income-based repayment programs ed service members – have student are available to any person with stu- Transition GPS Capstone loans. Even with their military edu- dent loan debt and are great options June 6 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. cation benefits, one-quarter of veter- for military spouses, family mem- ans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill have bers, veterans, and as an additional 90 days before their separation from military federal student loan debt when they support for service members. The service, service members will participate in graduate. Today, approximately U.S. Department of Education has a CAPSTONE event, which will verify that 200,000 Active Duty members owe four programs to lower your monthly transitioning service members completed the a collective $2.9 billion in student payments if the monthly payments loan debt. And that doesn’t even are too burdensome at your income level. Only a Transition GPS curriculum and achieved Career take into account the student loan debt accrued by small fraction of Americans apply to this program, Readiness Standards. Service members who military spouses and children. and Veterans Education Success can help you with require additional assistance will be referred to But, there’s good news: There are ways to lower the paperwork. supplemental training opportunities. In addition, student loan debt facing service members and mili- through the CAPSTONE event, all service tary families. Here are the top reduction and repay- Still other options exist for those who are ment options available to service members, veterans, 100 percent disabled or are employed in specific members will be offered a ‘warm handover’ and military families. industries: to appropriate government agencies and The first opportunity your family has at reducing •If you are 100 percent disabled or individually organizations that will be able to provide them or eliminating student loan debt is when the service unemployable, the Department of Education is sup- continued benefits, services, and support as member joins the military. There are service-specific posed to give you complete forgiveness of your loans. programs to help alleviate student loan debt before Veterans Education Success can work with you to en- veterans. See your Command Career Counselor the service member joins the military. If someone in sure that happens. for more information. your family is considering joining the military, be sure •If you are working in a public interest job at a to ask the recruiter exactly what options are avail- nonprofit, government, or civilian military position IA Spouse Discussion Group able. Eligibility for each program varies over time de- then you may be eligible for loan forgiveness under June 6 from 11 a.m.-Noon pending on service-specific needs. the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Thanks to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act •If you teach for five consecutive years in a low- FFSC hosts this IA Spouse Discussion Group (SCRA), no lender, private or federal, can charge more income school or educational service agency then you over coffee (or tea). Join other military spouses than a 6 percent interest rate while to an Active Duty may have up to $17,500 in student loan debt forgiven. to talk about the challenges of IA deployment, service member or an activated Reservist or Guards- Veterans Education Success is here to protect your share survival tips, discuss the impact of man. Additionally, if that service member is deployed family through the student loan repayment and re- to a hostile area, lenders must charge a 0 percent in- duction process. They even have lawyers to help you deployment on children, remind one another terest rate. understand your rights and make sure your paper- about the benefits of deployment, or just kick This rule is ironclad, protected by federal statute, work is done correctly. For more information, visit back & chat! and often overlooked by many service members. Don’t veteranseducationsuccess.org. 10 The Skyline ~ May 16, 2019 ‘Resourcing a Ready Surface Force’: 8Budget, Inside the Navy, Readiness, Surface From Navylive.dodlive.mil requirements for proposed equip- ment acquisition projects aboard Since the establishment of the surface ships. Readiness Reform and Oversight The FY20 budget request also Council (RROC), the Navy made enhances Fleet services by fund- significant progress in its reform ing additional Embedded Mental efforts to deliver a more ready Health (EMH) provider billets and more capable Surface Force. within each Fleet Concentration With the support of Congress, the Area (FCA). This initiative will Navy invested in meaningful Sur- increase the timeliness of care face Force reform, and remains provided to our Sailors, thereby committed to doing everything improving the readiness of afloat necessary to create a culture of units Navy-wide. excellence. The Fiscal Year 2020 budget reflects that commitment Operations by allocating $345.8 million for The $39.1 million allocated for readiness reform efforts, with a operational efforts in the FY20 total $1.1 billion projected across budget funds the reestablishment Future Years Defense Program of Second Fleet, as well as the pro- (FYDP) for RROC initiatives. curement and installation of an Here, we explain some of the additional Automatic Identifica- investments in the FY20 budget tion System (AIS) laptop for all that will make our fleet safer and surface ships. more effective, categorized into The reestablishment of Sec- four functional areas: ond Fleet will optimize force gen- eration and force employment Personnel processes, helping to balance op- The FY20 budget request in- erational requirements among cludes $14.9 million for readi- the numbered fleets in a time of siting through congested waters. navigation, especially since the courses, as well as a number of I- ness efforts that impact person- increasing great power competi- Additionally, the Navy continues I-NSSTs will integrate multiple NSSTs to support both individual, nel issues. In order to maximize tion. Vice Adm. Andrew “Woody” to procure more Commercial Off- watch stations and command cen- team and unit training. MSTCs shipboard experience, the Navy Lewis assumed command as Com- the-Shelf (COTS) radars for ships ters with the ship’s bridge – such will also provide a wide variety examined changes to the Surface mander, U.S. Second Fleet in Au- in order to ensure our Sailors as the Combat Information Center of instructional courses, includ- Warfare Officer (SWO) career gust 2018, and Second Fleet will have the most up-to-date and ef- (CIC), bearing-takers, and look- ing the OOD courses; Radar Ob- path, Division Officer (DO), and reach initial operating capability fective radar systems, thereby en- outs. The Mariner Skills Training server, Automated Radar Plotting Department Head (DH) billet this summer. hancing navigational equipment Program also includes curriculum Aid (ARPA) and ECDIS-N radar bases and tour lengths. These To promote safe and effective redundancy. Fleet delivery and development and instructors for training; and Bridge Resources new billets will facilitate the ad- Naval operations across the fleet, installation commenced in April comprehensive individual, team, Management (BRM) mentoring dition of a Plans and Tactics Of- all surface ships will receive an 2019. and unit-level training to include: workshops. ficer (PTO) aboard more ship additional AIS laptop, which will a new six-week Officer of the Deck classes, and will increase the op- also include the latest Electronic Training (OOD) Phase One and a three- The Way Ahead portunities for single, longer tour Chart Display and Information Of the $210.3M allocated for week OOD Phase Two course; ex- assignments in which first-tour System (ECDIS). This additional readiness training initiatives in panding the Basic Division Officer Every recommendation stem- Department Heads can “Fleet-up” navigational tool will give our the FY20 budget, a significant Course (BDOC); and the fielding ming from the RROC process is to second-tour Department Head watchstanders the latest navi- portion is for the Mariner Skills of a number of stand-alone Stan- designed to give our Sailors and positions aboard the same ship. gation technology to accurately Training Program (MSTP). This dards of Training, Certification, ships the resources they need for This change not only maximizes monitor underway ship positions program is designed to enhance and Watchkeeping (STCW) certi- safe and effective operations in or- at-sea experience for the DH, but and movements. Pending success- overall mariner skills training for fied mariner skills courses. der to build a culture of excellence. also positively influences the safe- ful testing, distribution of the AIS our Sailors and Junior Officers. The largest and most im- We’ve made progress on many of ty and operational competence of laptops will begin in May 2019. It includes standing up an initial portant component of MSTP is the RROC recommendations, but the ship through leadership conti- four-week Junior Officer of the the design and construction of there is certainly more hard work nuity. Modernization Deck (JOOD) course in the spring Mariner Skills Training Centers ahead. We recognize that we must The FY20 budget also allocates A total of $81.5 million is in- of 2019 in San Diego, Norfolk and (MSTCs) in Norfolk and San Di- remain dedicated and vigilant in funds for Human Performance Ex- cluded in the FY20 budget for sur- Newport, as well as the establish- ego. These centers will consolidate pursuit of meaningful and endur- pertise on Type Commander (TY- face ship modernization and up- ment of facilities in various Fleet critical navigation, shiphandling ing Surface Force reforms. With COM) staffs. These experts, with grades. The Navy will continue its Concentration Areas for the new and leadership training efforts for Congress’ continued support, we extensive backgrounds in psychol- effort to install Next Generation Integrated-Navigation Seaman- our Sailors into one location. will fund and execute every effort ogy and organizational manage- Surface Search RADAR (NGSSR) ship and Shiphandling Trainers Each facility will house 30 that keeps our number one asset ment, advise TYCOM leadership across the Fleet. The NGSSR will (I-NSSTs). These trainers will be COVE III / NSST-2 simulators – our Sailors – safe as they defend and implement safety and train- ultimately replace the Navy’s cur- invaluable tools to better train our for individual training during the our country in a competitive and ing process improvements while rent radar systems, and will help watchteams on shiphandling and Surface Warfare Officer School dangerous world. also assessing human-centric Sailors safely navigate when tran-