AHM AHM AHM AHM AHM TOP NEWS AHM TOP NEWS AHM USS John S. McCain's Return to AHM AHM11 2019 Huan Nguyen First Vietnamese American Warfighting Readiness AHM AHM Navy Rear From U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs ALLAHM HANDS MAGAZINE From Naval Sea Systems Command Public Affairs MAGAZINE OF THE U.S. NAVY he Arleigh Burke-class guided- return to operational tasking. efforts they've made over the last AHM uan Nguyen became the first our country, to support and defend our Tmissile USS John S. “The USS John S. McCain embodies the two years to bring the ship back to AHMSECRETARY OF THE NAVY HVietnamese American promoted Constitution," Nguyen said. McCain (DDG 56) completed her absolute fighting spirit of her namesakes, fighting shape, and the energy they've The Honorable Richard V. Spencer to the rank of rear admiral during a Nguyen was born in Hue, Vietnam, the necessary repairs and is underway to and shows the resiliency of our Sailors. put into preparing themselves for the AHM ceremony at the Navy Memorial in son of an armor officer in the Army of the conduct comprehensive at sea testing. She has completed her maintenance rigors of at-sea operations," said Cmdr. CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONSAHM Washington, D.C., Oct. 10. Republic of Vietnam. During the 1968 Tet During the at-sea testing, the ship period with the most up-to-date multi- Ryan T. Easterday, John S. McCain's ADM Mike Gilday Nguyen, 60, will serve as the Deputy Offensive, Nguyen’s mother and father, and her crew will perform a series of mission offensive and defensive commanding officer. "I'm extremely AHM Commander for Cyber Engineering along with his five brothers and sister, demonstrations to evaluate that the capabilities, preparing her to successfully proud of them as we return the ship to NAVY CHIEF OF INFORMATION at the Naval Sea Systems Command were killed by Viet Cong communist ship’s onboard systems meet or exceed execute a multitude of high-end sea, and return to the operational fleet RADM Charles W. Brown (NAVSEA) on the Washington Navy guerillas in their family home outside

Navy performance specifications. operations,” said Capt. Steven DeMoss, more ready than ever to support security DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY Yard. NAVSEA Commander Vice Saigon. Nine-year-old Nguyen was shot Among the systems that will be tested commander, Destroyer 15. and stability throughout the region." Adm. Tom Moore served as the in the arm and thigh, with another bullet are navigation, damage control, “As a guided-missile destroyer assigned Multiple upgrades to the ship’s SEA / SENIOR EDITOR presiding officer. piercing his skull. He stayed with his mechanical and electrical systems, to Destroyer Squadron 15, the John S. computer network, antenna systems, MCCM David Crawford “Today we will welcome the first mother for two hours, until she bled out combat systems, communications, and McCain is poised and ready to contribute radar array, combat weapons systems Vietnamese-born U.S. Navy officer and died. Amazingly, Nguyen survived U.S. Navy photo by Laura Lakeway propulsion application. to the lethal and combat ready forward- and berthing have ensured John S. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF to achieve flag rank, and that is a and escaped after dark. John S. McCain, assigned to Destroyer deployed naval force in the free and open McCain will return to operational Andrew Carlson significant event,” Moore said. Nguyen was taken in by his uncle, Park, were of American sailors and Nguyen’s operational tours include Squadron FIFTEEN (DESRON 15) and Indo-Pacific region.” missions with improved capability Nguyen addressed the audience after a in the Republic of Vietnam Marines toiling in the hot sun, setting up a number of waterfront maintenance forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, John S. McCain completed repairs and and lethality. LCPO / MANAGING EDITOR being promoted. "It is a great honor . In 1975, at age 16, they fled tents and chow hall, distributing water assignments: Ship Repair Facility completed her in-port phase of training, extensive, accelerated upgrades over the John S. McCain, is assigned to MCC Ryan Tabios to attain the rank of admiral," Nguyen Vietnam, seeking refuge in the United and hot food, helping and caring for the Yokosuka as testing officer on USS Kitty and will continue Basic Phase at-sea last two years, following a collision in Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, said. "I am tremendously humbled to States following the fall of Saigon. people with dignity and respect. Hawk availability; Officer in Charge, DESIGNER training in the upcoming months to August 2017. the Navy's largest forward-deployed MC2 Timothy Hale become the first Vietnamese American Transported through Guam, U.S. Navy "I thought to myself how lucky I am to Ship Repair Facility, Detachment 113. certify in every mission area the ship "This whole crew is eager to get DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's to wear the flag’s rank in the U.S. Navy. and Marine Corps personnel took care be in a place like America. Those sailors Later, he served as Executive Officer/ is required to perform and prepare for back to sea, and that's evident in the principal surface force. All Hands Number 11, 2019 is published by "The honor actually belongs to the of Nguyen and his family. The U.S. 7th inspired me to later serve in the United Chief Engineer at the Joint Counter the Defense Media Activity, Navy Production Vietnamese American community, Fleet helped to evacuate thousands States Navy,” Nguyen said. Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Department, 6700 Taylor Avenue, Fort George G. which instilled in us a sense of of Vietnamese refugees and transport Later that year, U.S. Air Force Colonel Device (CREW) Field Office in Baghdad Under, VCNO Engage Press at Meade, Maryland 20755. patriotism, duty, honor, courage and them to safety in Guam. Seeing the U.S. Ed Veiluva and his wife Dorothy supporting Task Force Troy/18th commitment to our adopted country, Navy take care of his family would later sponsored his uncle’s family, allowing Airborne Corps and V Corps, CREW FRONT COVER: The guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne Reporters, Editors Conference E. Meyer (DDG 108) transits through a lightning storm the United States of America,” he added. inspire Nguyen to serve in the Navy. them to officially come to the United Engineer at Task Force Paladin and From Vice Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs in the South China Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Rawad “This is our America. A country built “I was one of those refugees, States as political refugees. Nguyen Combined Explosive/Exploitation Cell Madanat) on service, kindness and generosity, apprehensive about an uncertain future, moved with his uncle’s family to (CEXC) in Afghanistan. Navy leadership spoke to reporters us to focus on how we connect with “We’ve talked about the maritime opportunity--the freedom to hope and yet feeling extremely grateful that I was Midwest City, Oklahoma, just outside of Staff assignments included duties as at the 2019 Military Reporters and America and our allies and partners.” environment being a central focus BACK COVER: Graduating recruits stand in formation dream. These values are what inspired here at all," he recalled. "The images Tinker Air Force Base. Deputy Chief Information Officer, Naval Editors Conference, Oct. 25. The open, on-the-record engagement of our National Defense Strategy, inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during a pass me to serve. And what a great honor and that I remember vividly when I arrived Nguyen graduated with a bachelor of Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) from Undersecretary Thomas B. Modly reinforced the Navy’s resolve to and many of you understand the in review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training privilege it is to serve our Navy, to serve at Camp Asan, Guam, now Asan Beach science degree in Electrical Engineering 2017-2019, Director Military Programs, and Vice Chief of Naval Operations connect with the press, Congress, “why” behind this sense of urgency,” Command. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Spencer Fling) from Oklahoma State University in Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) (VCNO) Adm. Robert Burke industry leaders, and the American said Burke. “But I have to tell you, 1981. He holds master’s degrees in and Executive Officer, NAVSEA Enlisted emphasized the need to engage people. I don’t think the American public Electrical Engineering from Southern Personnel from 2013 - 2017. He with the public and communicate “I want to express the Department of understands that yet.” Methodist University, in Engineering also served as Community Manager, department strategy and goals as the Navy’s respect and gratitude for During the conference that focused (Manufacturing Concentration) from Engineering Duty Officer (Reserve the Navy operates in this era of great the military press,” said Modly. “And on military-media relations, a Purdue University, and in Information Component). Reserve assignments power competition. I want to affirm our commitment to panel of military public affairs Technology with Highest Distinction include multiple command tours with “Everyone in this room is transparency and accessibility as you representatives discussed the OUR MISSION IS SHARING THE NAVY STORY from Carnegie Mellon University. He various units at NAVSEA, Pacific Fleet instrumental in telling the stories go out and do your jobs.” challenges and opportunities faced received a Navy direct commission (PACFLT), and Office of Naval Research. of our military, our Navy, and of our Both leaders discussed focus areas by military leaders when seeking a through the Reserve Engineering Duty Nguyen’s personal awards include Sailors and Marines – whether those of the Department of the Navy, their balance between transparency and Officer program in 1993. the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, stories are about strategic challenges, assessment of current events and the operational security requirements. “America is the beacon of hope for Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and budget moves, current events, or of desire to highlight the Navy to increase The panelists, including the Navy’s all of us. There is no other place in the Marine Corps Commendation Medal the human aspect of the service.” awareness and understanding of the senior-ranking public affairs world where a person can go for such (two awards) and Navy and Marine U.S. Navy photo by Laura Lakeway said Burke. “Seeing how our Navy Navy’s role in supporting the National officer, urged the necessity of open opportunity,” Nguyen said. Corps Achievement Medal (two awards). is reflected in your reporting helps Defense Strategy. communication.

2 3 TOP NEWS U.S. Navy Completes Medical Training in Peru From U.S. 4th Fleet Public Affairs

he Southern Partnership Station interaction between our countries is T(SPS) 2019 Medical Engagement a great benefit to our military.” Team (MET) conducted their final mass The Peruvian military was not casualty drill with Peruvian military the only one to benefit from the medical personnel culminating a interactions; the MET agreed that month-long series of subject matter they learned much from their Latin expert exchanges (SMEE) and field American counterparts such as exercises, Oct. 21. training with foreign allies is key The U.S. and Peruvian medics when operating together during conducted training on a variety of real-world missions. life-saving skills, including tactical “Bringing their medical capabilities combat casualty care, massive in line with our own will ensure that hemorrhage control, patient when we operate jointly, whether movement, and water and waste during exercises or humanitarian

treatment. The MET also utilized and disaster relief response, a U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Peter Lewis the “train the trainer” concept, common medical language will teaching several Peruvian medics be spoken,” Nedelman added. that the training was “very beneficial “The subject matter expert to act as instructors. “Utilizing the knowledge gained and and helpful in refreshing skills that exchanges we’ve conducted with the “The ‘train the trainer’ concept shared during our mission ensures we routinely use when on mission.” Peruvians helped to increase their we utilized will allow the Peruvian our ability to enhance cooperation “This training was very important understanding of basic and advanced military to continue with training and allows for us to build one team because the Americans brought trauma and disaster care,” added their service members in these for one fight.” us new techniques and helped us Nedelman. “This was apparent in tactical trauma care concepts, “The Peruvian medics were very update our skills,” said Peruvian their outstanding performance during creating a medical force multiplier,” enthusiastic and hungrily devoured Infanteria de Marina Tecnico the mass casualty drill.” said Lt. Cmdr. Loren Nedelman, MET all the information we gave them,” Primero Abelino Benites Illescas. “Their performance in the class and officer in charge, assigned to Naval said Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class “We are pretty good at first aid, during the mass casualty drill really Branch Health Clinic Annapolis, Md. Tavonda McGhee, MET member but this training will make us even demonstrated that they absorbed the “This was a great experience for assigned to Navy Environmental better at tactical field care.” information and are ready to use it if me, my fellow service members, and and Preventive Medicine Unit 2. The Peruvian participants put the the need arises,” said McGhee. my country,” said Peruvian Tecnico “It’s amazing knowing that there skills they learned into practice SPS is an annual series of U.S. Navy Primero Cilvio Moran Andrade. “As are service members in another part during the exercise. The mass deployments focused on exchanges trained instructors, we can now of the world that I would be able to casualty drill involved treatment of with regional partner nation provide our personnel with better operate with seamlessly during a a large group of service members militaries and security forces. SPS knowledge to save their own lives and medical emergency, if necessary.” with simulated injuries such as 19 consists of training and subject the lives of others, if necessary. We Several commandos from the lacerations, fractures, penetrating matter expert exchanges to improve can now socialize these skills with Peruvian Pelotones de Accion injuries, burns and shock. Members capacity in medical, dive operations, all of our other units, even after our Directa participated in the training of the MET agreed that the Peruvian and engineering throughout American allies return home. This and mass casualty drill. They said medics performed exceptionally Barbados, Colombia, Guatemala, and were willing and able to put the Honduras and Peru skills they learned into action. SPS is part of U.S. Southern “During the mass casualty drill, Command’s Enduring Promise the students displayed a profound initiative and reflects the United understanding of the medicine States’ dedication to partnership and tactics they were introduced and solidarity with the Caribbean, to in the course,” said Hospital Central and South America. U.S. Corpsman 1st Class Chad Skottke, Naval Forces Southern Command/ from Naval Hospital Jacksonville, U.S. 4th Fleet is committed to the MET leading petty officer. supporting the efforts of partner “This experience will serve them nations to increase institutional well if they are ever in a military, capacity and regional collaboration humanitarian or natural disaster for humanitarian assistance and situation where they have to manage disaster relief – one of the greatest U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Peter Lewis many casualties at the same time.” challenges facing the region.

4 By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Aidan Campbell, Commander, Naval Forces Japan Public Affairs

Theach year about 30 typhoons form in Stormthe Northwestern Pacific Ocean and “We approach every typhoon season with the between six and ten will strike the coastline on average according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. While most strike Okinawa Prefecture, the island of expectation that we will be faced with the EKyushu, or the island of Shikoku, all regions of Japan are susceptible. This is especially true for the five U.S. Navy installations in Japan that house tens of challenges of at least one severe weather event.” thousands of Navy personnel and millions of dollars of equipment. Preparations “In the past five weeks alone, Typhoon Faxai made a direct impact on Yokosuka, for typhoon season begin months in advance and continue right up until the and Typhoon Hagabis presented challenges for both Yokosuka and Atsugi.” said arrival of a storm. Rear Adm. Brian Fort, Commander, Naval Forces Japan and Navy Region Japan. “CFAY [Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka] conducted tropical cyclone “Every base, every tenant, every family and every sailor takes each of these conditions of readiness exercises prior to the start of typhoon season as well as events seriously and thoroughly prepares.” ‘what if’ scenarios for various storms that have been active in the Pacific this Preparation helped mitigate the damage to Navy facilities and the risks faced year,” said Capt. Rich Jarrett, CFAY's commanding officer. “We approach every by the base populations. typhoon season with the expectation that we will be faced with the challenges of “We were fortunate to have had no injuries and only relatively minor damage,” at least one severe weather event.” said Fort. “After the cleanup, we always pause to critique our performance to see The first test of these preparations came with Typhoon Faxai. On Sept. 9 that what we can do better to prepare for the next one.” storm hit the Kanto Plain area and was to blame for three deaths, 40 injuries, left The lessons learned in the storms this year have helped improve the 17,000 people stranded at Tokyo airports and millions of dollars in damage to preparations for the remainder of typhoon season. CFAY implemented homes, buildings and infrastructure. Less than a month later, Typhoon Hagibis improvements learned from Faxai to better prepare for the arrival of Hagibis. would threaten the same region of Japan but with the potential for damage not “Typhoon Faxai showed us where the base was most at risk to storm damage, seen in decades. In only 18 hours, Hagibis intensified from a tropical storm with which in turn, helped focus our preparation efforts for Hagibis,” said Cmdr. winds of 60 mph to a super typhoon with sustained winds in excess of 160 mph. Ben Waite, CFAY’s public works officer. “The PWD (public works department) Hagibis ravaged Japan on the weekend of October 12-13, leaving 80 people focused on minimizing damage through construction site preparation, dead and flooding more than 50,000 homes. River dikes in seven prefectures response crew manning and cleanup of any vulnerable areas remaining from burst when the storm dumped as much as 40 percent of the yearly rainfall in only Typhoon Faxai.” two days. In the storm’s aftermath, more than 4,000 people are still residing in While CFAY’s Public Works Department worked to prepare the facilities for the evacuation shelters due to the damage. storm, CFAY’s port operations sailors worked to ensure the safety of Commander, Seventh Fleet’s ships. “We sent several ships out to sea, including allied partners, and diverted incoming ships to areas away from Yokosuka and the storm’s path,” said Cmdr. Weathering Anthony Matos, CFAY’s port operations officer. Matos’ crew of more than 50 sailors and approximately 50 Japanese civilian workers installed storm brows, repositioned shore power cables and removed items off of the piers in preparations for typhoon strength winds. Their work helped optimize and preserve the harbor’s infrastructure. At Naval Air Facility Atsugi (NAFA), 25 miles away from CFAY, the PWD strived to achieve early levels of readiness for Hagibis which helped minimize the damaged received from the powerful winds and heavy rain. During planning meetings, NAFA embarked on several preemptive measures such as prestaging equipment for recovery and scouring the base of debris that could become missile hazards or clog storm drains. “As a result of all the Typhoon 20W (Hagibis) preparation measures (street sweeping, contractor job site inspections, and manning levels) the amount of damage experienced by the installation from Typhoon 20W were relatively minimal,” said Lt. Cmdr. Sonny Rowland, NAFA public works officer. “The Typhoon Preparation and Strike Meetings ensured that everyone involved had a clear understanding of what was expected of them and how the Public Works Department was going to operate during and respond after the typhoon past.” As 2019’s typhoon season continues with another two storms having the potential to impact the region during the week of October 21. “I am exceptional proud of the leadership at each Navy installation in Japan, their tenants, and families. It’s been a busy typhoon season,” said Fort. The Storm Weathering Serving theSince Un itedits BirthStates Stroy by Naval History and Heritage Commands

ince 1776, when General George Washington began enlisting American Indians for an unknown number of enemy forces while destroying 65 vessels and disrupting an Shis Army, Navy, and Marines, American Indians have contributed significantly to the enemy logistic operation. Williams was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions defense of our nation. During the Civil War, 20,000 American Indians served with Union during the three-hour battle against Viet Cong guerrillas with the two riverine patrol forces both at sea and on the land. During World War I, although ineligible for the draft, boats he commanded. 15,000 American Indians volunteered to fight in the Great War. Although American In the early 1970s, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral sought to Indians have been an integral part of our country long before its birth, American Indian reduce racism and sexism in both the Navy and Marine Corps with Z-Gram #66 (Equal veterans weren’t awarded citizenship and voting rights until 1919. In 1924, voting rights Opportunity) which benefited American Indians immensely. Rear Admiral Michael were extended to all American Indians after the Snyder Act was passed. In World War II, L. Holmes and Commander John B. Herrington are notable examples of the new 44,000 fought with distinction, including 1,910 in the Navy and 874 in the Marines. For opportunities for American Indians as a result of Zumwalt’s Z-Gram. Holmes served 32 the Navy, two Oklahoma Cherokees distinguished themselves. Rear Admiral Joseph J. years as a naval aviator, and Herrington flew for the Navy and later NASA, becoming the “Jocko” Clark commanded aircraft carriers and later a task force. Commander Ernest E. first enrolled member of an American Indian tribe to fly in space. Evans was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle As of March 2012, active duty American Indian military members numbered 22,248, off Samar, Philippines. with over half, 13,511, in the Navy. More than 160,000 American Indians call themselves Between 10,000 and 15,000 American Indians fought in the Korean War and more veterans today. Approximately, 15,000 active duty, reserve, and civilian members of the than 42,000 during Vietnam. In 1966, South Carolina Cherokee Boatswain’s Mate Navy’s total force declare themselves American Indian or Alaska native. In the twenty- 1st Class James E. Williams, while serving at South Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, killed first century the Navy’s leadership remains strongly committed to diversity. ear Adm. Joey Tynch, Commander Task with the Air Force for this year’s 25th RForce 73, along with members from the anniversary of CARAT Brunei,” said Lt. John (RBAirF), flew a Sikorsky Kipper, air operations officer for Destroyer S-70i Black Hawk during maritime Squadron 7 and lead exercise planner. “Working exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and with the Brunei Armed Forces is always a great Training (CARAT) 2019 at Rimba Air Base, experience and it was the highlight of the Brunei, Oct. 22. exercise coordinating to have Rear Adm. Tynch, The flight marks the second time Rear Adm. one of our most senior helicopter aviators, Better When We Fly Tynch has piloted an RBAirF Black Hawk airborne to strengthen the partnership.” helicopter, further strengthening the close The U.S. and continue to partnership between the U.S. and Royal Brunei participate in a growing number of bilateral and Armed Forces (RBAF) and mutual commitment multilateral maritime exercises including this to the CARAT exercise series. With the U.S.- year’s 18th annual Southeast Asia Cooperation Brunei relationship entering its fourth decade, Training (SEACAT). In August, the U.S. and the U.S. and RBAF have participated in the Brunei Armed Forces held their first-ever From Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific Public Affairs CARAT BRUNEI 2019 CARAT exercises for 25 years. army exercise in an effort to expand military Together: “In a time of crisis, we can surge equipment engagements between both partner nations. and we can surge aircraft, but what we can’t CARAT builds upon other engagements in surge - is trust,” said Rear Adm. Joey Tynch, South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific commander Logistics Group Western Pacific. Islands including Pacific Partnership, the “During exercises like CARAT, we continue to largest annual multilateral humanitarian develop, strengthen and build trust.” assistance and disaster relief preparedness Tynch, a career H-60 pilot, flew alongside mission, Maritime Training Activity , Royal Brunei Air Force Lt. Col. Muhammad Maritime Training Activity Philippines, Pacific Walee Bin Haji Roslie, with whom he flew with Griffin with and Southeast Asia during last year’s iteration of CARAT Brunei. Cooperation and Training (SEACAT), which The flight consisted of simulated tactical involves nearly a dozen partner nations. These maneuvers and combat landing practice in a engagements bring like-minded naval forces remote jungle environment. together routinely based on shared values and “I flew with the Royal Brunei Air Force maritime security interests. squadron just as I did last year, because I As U.S. 7th Fleet's executive agent for theater absolutely trust the professionalism and security cooperation in South and Southeast expertise of the Royal Brunei Air Force,” Asia, Commander, Task Force 73 and Destroyer said Tynch. “It was breath-taking to see the Squadron 7 conduct advanced planning, beauty of Brunei, from an altitude that few can organize resources, and directly support the experience.” execution of CARAT and other engagements in “It has been a privilege to work side-by-side the region.