Volume 57, Number 7 https://www.cnic.navy.mil/meridian ~ www.facebook.com/NASMeridian ~ Twitter: @nasmeridianms April 4, 2019 On Base Housing survey examines residents’ concerns From Staff Reports housing management companies as well as overall satis- faction. As a result of recent concerns of sub- All Sailors living in privatized housing are strong- ]Paint n’ Sip standard privatized housing conditions ly encouraged to participate in the survey. April 27 from across the military branches, Chief of They will receive a letter, which will provide Naval Operations John Richardson information on how to access the survey, 6-9 p.m. at Ponta has directed an “out of cycle” hous- from CEL & Associates, Inc., which is an Creek. Must be ing survey be given to all Sailors independent third party that will conduct currently living in the housing. and manage the survey. 21 or older. The intent of the survey, which In light of issues recently raised Call will be conducted from April 2-30 by service members and families, the by an independent third party, is Navy has also conducted town hall meet- 679-2526 to determine residents’ overall sat- ings and “walk troughs” where residents isfaction with privatized housing, to volunteer to have leadership check out ]April Showers include health and safety concerns. their houses. In addition, the Navy is work- What makes the survey unique is ing with housing partners to ensure mainte- Duathlon that it is being conducted on behalf of nance and repairs are conducted and other is- the Navy, which is different than past an- sues are addressed. April 20 at 8 a.m. nual surveys that were conducted on behalf of The Navy is also conducting a survey April 2 to June at Ponta Creek. the five companies that provide Navy privatized 20 for Sailors living in unaccompanied housing. A survey 5k run/10 mi bike. housing. for Sailors and families living in government-owned or government- Sailors through the survey will also be able to note their likes and leased housing was launched on March 19, and runs through June 6. Call 679-2379 dislikes with privatized housing, concerns they may have regard- For more information, contact NAS Meridian Homes office at 601- ing their homes, community and services provided by the privatized 679-7669.

Spring Navy uniform Fling & Towering high above policy update Easter announced Egg Hunt The Navy announced updates to uniform policy, grooming standards, uniform item availability and man- April 13 from datory possession dates for new uni- form items in NAVADMIN 075/19, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. released March 25. at Ponta Creek. Highlights include: Call a A command/unit logo shoulder 601-679-2526 patch is now an option for wear on the left shoulder pocket of the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type II and III in place of the Don’t Tread On Me shoulder patch. a Black leather and non-leather gloves can be worn with the black NWU parka fleece liner. a NWU Type III O-6 rank insignia will be available for purchase and op- Follow us on tional wear in silver thread starting June 1, 2019 for easier visual recog- www.facebook. nition and distinction from the E-4 com/NASMeridian insignia. and Twitter: a Effective June 1, 2019 all enlisted Sailors with 12 years of cumulative @NASMeridianMS service in active or drilling reserve time in the Navy or Marine Corps may wear gold rating badges and gold service stripes on dress uni- forms in lieu of red rating badges and stripes. Photo by Lt. Kyle Widhalm a Women have the option to wear What’s Employees with Glass Inc. in Meridian maneuver large 8 x 8 foot glass panels into place to smooth or synthetic leather flat replace three broken windows on the NAS Meridian Air Traffic Control Tower, March 16. The shoes (flats) in service and service Inside extremely tedious process took nearly eight hours due to the size and weight of the glass, a day dress uniforms. with nearly no wind or bad weather was required. a Nursing T-shirts may be worn with service uniforms, NWU Type I, II and III and flight suits. The message provides clarifica- page 2: tion on the definition and manner of wear for ponytail hairstyles. Area Happenings Effective immediately, Sailors VT-7 aviators earn CNATRA awards who are assigned to Joint/Unified Commands are authorized to wear the command’s identification badge page 5: only during the period of assign- ment. Navy Exchange (NEXCOM) uni- President appoints form stores will provide a free re- new Commandant placement collar if needed to improve the fit of the officer and chief petty officer (CPO) service dress white coat (choker) effective March 1, 2019. page 7: The NAVADMIN announces the completion of the testing and evalu- ation of the improved female officer Check out what’s and CPO slacks and skirts. for sale It also provides the schedule for Axley Globke Pence when the NEXCOM Customer Con- tact Center and Uniform Centers page 9: will have slacks and skirts, the Im- From Staff Reports contributions to safety, leadership, and strength proved Safety Boot (I-Boot 4) and the of character, personality, and civic involvement. optional physical training uniform Month of the This 2018 Chief of Naval Air Training (CNA- 1st Lt. Michael J. Pence, USMC, formerly as- available for purchase. TRA) award winners were recently announced. signed to VT-7, is the recipient of The McCamp- The dates for when Sailors must Miltary Child Competition was keen and all training air bell and Foss Awards. The awards are sponsored possess new uniforms and uniform wings, squadrons, flight instructors, student by the American Fighter Aces Association. They components are listed in the NAV- aviators and flight surgeons are congratulated are awarded to the top Navy and Marine Corps ADMIN. for their efforts. student Naval aviator graduates who excelled Sailors can ask questions and The CNATRA Training Excellence Award in the air combat maneuvering stage during the provide feedback and recommenda- identifies the best overall Primary and Ad- past calendar year. Pence earned his wings of tions on Navy uniforms via the “Ask vanced training squadrons. Three aviators with gold in October 2018. the Chiefs” email, on the Navy Uni- Training Squadron Seven, Training Air Wing The CNATRA Landing Signal Officer (LSO) form Matters Office (UMO) website, One, onboard NAS Meridian are recipients of of the Year is Lt. Matthew T. Axley, USN, VT- through MyNavy Portal at https:// awards. 7. Sponsored by the Tailhook Association, the www.mnp.navy.mil/. Select Profes- The CNATRA Reserve Component Flight award is based on the LSO’s duties and perfor- sional Resources, U.S. Navy Uni- Instructor of the Year is Lt. Cmdr. Bryan E. mance, number of carrier qualification detach- forms and “Ask the Chiefs”. Sailors ~ page 8 ~ Globke, USN, assigned to the “Eagles” of Train- ments, number of students qualified by the can also contact UMO via the Navy ing Squadron Seven (VT-7). This award is pre- LSO, instructor qualifications, flight time and Uniform App that can be downloaded sented to the top reserve flight instructor in the instructional flights completed, student critique MCPON focusing on at the Navy App Locker https://www. NATRACOM. Selection is based on all-around comments, extracurricular activities and civic applocker.navy.mil/. readiness performance and effectiveness as an instructor, involvement. --From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs 2 The Skyline ~ April 4, 2019 Photo of Week A Day in Naval History ~ April 4, 1949 ~

The North Atlantic Treaty is signed in Washington, D.C., establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The treaty promotes peace, stability, and well-being in the North Atlantic area with a collective defense effort.

~ April 7, 2017 ~

On the orders of President Trump, USS Ross (DDG 71) and USS Porter (DDG 78) Photo by MC2 Timothy Schumaker launch Tomahawk missiles into The Blue Angels, the Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, perform Syria April 7, in retaliation for the loop break cross maneuver during a demonstration at the El Centro the regime of Bashar Assad Airshow at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif. using nerve agents to attack his own people. Area Happenings April Navy News Briefs 6: Threefoot Art Festival & Earth’s Bounty from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Meridian City Hall. Earth’s Bounty returns the first Saturday of each month until November. This is a free event. Call 601-485- U. S. 2nd Fleet to lead BALTOPS 1908. U.S. 2nd Fleet (C2F) will lead the and improve overall coordination and 6: Heart Behind the Music at 7:30 p.m. at the MSU Riley 47th annual exercise Baltic Operations interoperability between allies and Center. Three veterans and a comparative rookie bring widely (BALTOPS) 2019, the premier mari- partners during both peace and times of varying styles to the latest Heart Behind the Music Songwriter’s time-focused exercise in the Baltic Re- conflict.” gion that takes place in the Baltic Sea BALTOPS 2019, scheduled to in- Showcase. Tickets are $39 and $33; call 601-696-2200. mid-June 2019 marking the fleet’s first clude air, maritime, and ground assets 6-7: Meridian Mini Maker Faire from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 6, and time operating in the European theater from 18 nations is an annual joint, mul- 1-5 p.m. April 7 at the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum. since reestablishment in 2018. tinational maritime-focused exercise Commander, C2F, Vice Adm. Andrew that provides a unique training oppor- This is a family-friendly event that gives everyone an opportunity “Woody” Lewis, will lead the exercise on tunity designed to foster and sustain co- for conversations with Makers — everyone comes together to behalf of U.S. Naval Forces Europe. He operative relationships that are critical show their projects and to talk about what they have learned. addressed more than 200 planners at to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and the BALTOPS final planning conference security on the world’s interconnected Admission is free; call 601-693-9905. in Vilnius, Lithuania, April 2. oceans. It is designed to improve train- 11: An Acoustic Evening with Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit at “As you all are aware, U.S. 2nd Fleet ing value for participants enhance flex- 7:30 p.m. at the MSU Riley Center. The band’s latest album, The will be leading the exercise, but make ibility and interoperability, and demon- no mistake, it will be founded on NATO strate resolve among allied and partner Nashville Sound, won Grammy Awards for best Americana album and partner principles,” said Lewis. forces in defending the Baltic Sea re- and best American roots song (“If We Were Vampires”). Tickets “Through BALTOPS 2019 and exercises gion. are $88 and $82; call 601-696-2200. like it, we strengthen our relationships --From U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs 13: State Games of MS Net Fest Volleyball at 9 a.m. at Old John Moss Field. Pool Play tournament. Open age and open gender. Divisions may be combined. Register on site at 8 a.m.; play begins at 9 a.m. No more than 6 players permitted. Fees: $55 Navy Region Southwest welcomes new commander per 4-person team; $10/additional person; call 601-482-0205. Rear Adm. Yancy Lindsey relin- west team and thanked everyone for 20: Highland Park Easter Egg Hunt begins at 10 a.m. at quished command of Navy Region their dedication to mission accomplish- Highland Park. Sponsored by City of Meridian Parks & Recreation Southwest to Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar ment and hard work during his tenure. during a change of command ceremony “During her speech, Vice Admiral with over 5,000 eggs will be hidden along with gold & silver prizes. March 22, on Naval Base Coronado. Jackson listed many of the accomplish- Ages 3-10. Call 601-485-1802. Lindsey led Region shore operations ments of the men and women of Navy 25: The Allman Betts Band at 7:30 p.m. at the MSU Riley to support more than 350,000 service Region Southwest over the last two and members and civilian employees. Dur- a half years, and I’m extremely proud of Center. Sons of three members of the storied Allman Brothers ing his time in command he initiated them for how well they’ve supported our Band are touring the country in celebration of the 50th anniversary and supported improvement efforts tenants and our customers, said Lind- of The Allman Brothers Band’s creation. Tickets are $39 and $33; throughout the region’s six states to sey,” he said. include renewable energy, intergovern- Lindsey then conveyed that although call 601-696-2200. mental support agreements, infrastruc- he is proud of all the work accomplished ture improvements on and off bases, under his leadership, the things he and efforts to enhance the quality of life will remember and mean the most to of civilian employees and service mem- him are the moments spent with staff, bers. partners, and all those supporting the During his speech, Lindsey spoke mission. He cited several examples and of partnerships, teamwork and accom- then created one more special moment. 2nd Annual Meridian Little Theatre plishments of the Navy Region South- --From Navy Region Southwest Public Affairs Golf Tournament Northeast Lauderdale April 20, at Briarwood Golf & Swim Club 4-person scramble High School has an immediate opening for a Naval $75 per person/$300 per team Science Instructor. Includes cart, breakfast, lunch, great prizes, door Must be retired Navy or prizes and more. Marine Corps officer, or enlisted E6 and above.

If interested in the position, Sign up forms are available at the MLT office. please call Senior Chief Kent Call 601-482-6371 or Malone at 601-938-7213 email nancygmyers@hotmail All proceeds benefit MLT

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Pandolfi Reviron Slaughter Specht Theivon

Golden Stick Commissioning

Photo by Penny Randall Ensign Daren Whigham, right, receives the Officers Oath from his Photo by Adam Prince brother, Lt. Col. Billy Whigham during Ensign Whigham’s commissioning Mississippi Council of the Navy League President Rick Justice, ceremony at the NAS Meridian Chapel, April 1. Whigham enlisted in the left, presents the Golden Stick award to 1st Lt. Jacob Christopher Navy in April 2010, and selected as chief in 2017. His future assignment Slaughter during a winging ceremony at the chapel onboard NAS will be as the Air Traffic Control Facility Officer at Naval Air Facility El Meridian, March 22. The award is presented to the student aviator Centro, California. from a graduating class with the highest composite score. ASF Graduation Chief’s Birthday

Photo by Adam Prince Sailors from Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian and tenant

commands received certificates of completion from Security Photo by Adam Prince Reaction Force-Basic course and Navy Security Force Sentry Master Chief Dwayne Hinson and Chief Adrian Adkins prepare to raise (NSFS) training at a graduation ceremony in the Administration the flag during morning colors, April 1. All chiefs from NAS Meridian and building lobby, March 22. various tenant commands celebrated the 126th Birthday of the Chief Petty Officer with a Pride Run prior to colors. Ribbon Tying FEMA Graduation

Photo by Penny Randall Instructors Brandi Gilliam and Austin Cunningham from the Mississippi Photo by Penny Randall Emergency Management Agency in Pearl pose for a class photo with Personnel from Fleet and Family Support Center and tenant the 16 military and civilian personnel onboard Naval Air Station Meridian commands onboard Naval Air Station Meridian recognize Sexual who completed the three-day FEMA courses - G300 Intermediate ICS Assault Awareness and Prevention Month by placing a ribbon near for Expanding Incidents and the G400 Advanced ICS for Command and the front gate of the installation. Installations throughout Navy General Staff, March 26-28. The courses provide an in-depth focus on Region Southeast banded together to perform the ribbon tying the NIMS Incident Command System that includes the tools, practice and event at the same time April 1 to make a commitment by answering procedures available to effectively manager emergency incidents. CNIC’s SAAPM call to action through unification. 4 The Skyline ~ April 4, 2019 Navy tests Rapid Pressure Fluctuation Chamber to study physiological events

By Katherine Mapp or suspected aircraft or air- by replicating the cabin cal or neurocognitive per- NSWC Panama City Division Public crew systems malfunction pressure fluctuations ob- formance as a result of the Affairs and a loss in performance served in the Fleet. It is rapid pressure fluctuations related to insufficient oxy- also the first-ever study to experienced during simu- A Navy team is develop- gen delivery, alterations in investigate and identify the lated flight. ing a solution for detecting breathing dynamics, unex- physiological responses and NSWC PCD’s FAST symptoms associated with pected pressure phenom- symptomology associated team used their life sup- rapid pressure fluctuations enon, or other human fac- with rapid cabin pressure port expertise to meet this in military jets, a phenom- tors. Research “flights” were fluctuations at altitude,” urgent need, rapidly de- enon associated with physi- conducted at NEDU from said Doggett. veloping the technology by ological events (PE) in the November 2018 to January “The FAST system, cou- pursuing parallel paths and E/A-18G and F/A-18 weap- 2019 to simulate the rapid pled with the manned test- efficient use of existing as- on systems. cabin pressure fluctuations ing, will provide Navy lead- sets. The FAST team went Naval Surface Warfare aviators experience dur- ership vital information from refining conceptual Center Panama City Divi- ing flights in a controlled needed to help solve the requirements in November sion’s (NSWC PCD) Fluctu- environment. This allowed Chief of Naval Operations 2017 to delivering a fully ating Altitude Simulation medical researchers to in- number one aviation safety functional system to NEDU Technology (FAST) team re- vestigate whether there are concern – impacting the Na- in May 2018. cently delivered an aircraft physiological or neurocogni- vy’s ability to operate safely “Our team at NEDU cabin simulator system to tive impacts due solely to in the airspace of its choos- knew what we wanted to ac- the Navy Experimental the pressure fluctuations ing, without physiological complish at the end. We had Diving Unit (NEDU) for The team began with hindrance,” Doggett added. an idea of the question we their use conducting human a commercial-off-the-shelf Before simulated flight, wanted to answer, but did subject research. (COTS) Double Occupancy participants undergo an ini- not have anything in terms NSWC PCD engineers Altitude Chamber (DOAC) tial general medical evalua- of how to actually make it designed and fabricated the to simulate the cockpit en- tion to determine inner ear happen,” said Jewell. “The FAST system to replicate vironment and modified function, retinal tracking, partnership between NEDU the rapid cockpit pressure the features to meet opera- and a neurocognitive exam. and NSWC PCD is how we fluctuations observed in the tional objectives, according Upon completion, par- got to a solution. For all Navy’s jet aircraft. to Brian Toole, NSWC PCD ticipants enter the FAST of this to come to fruition “The purpose of the FAST project manager. chamber and fly one of within 14 months of begin- FAST system is to charac- “The NSWC PCD FAST three predetermined flight ning, and now we have a terize the symptoms asso- team designed and assem- patterns. During the flight, new system that NAVAIR is ciated with rapid pressure bled the FAST system in- participants’ vital statistics going to continue relying on fluctuation, and determine house,” said Toole. “NSWC are tracked constantly and to use in the future, is huge what symptoms may be PCD brought the concept to a Doppler ultrasound test for us.” most closely associated with reality by starting with the Navy photo by Anthony Powers is conducted at four differ- The FAST cabin is one PE,” said Navy Research COTS DOAC and install- Research Physiologist Lt. Travis Doggett, center, ent occasions to determine key step in identifying, mit- Psychologist Lt. Jenna ing our own control system, directs aircrew via radio during simulated flight if venous gas bubbles are igating and eliminating en- Jewell. “This information developing algorithms, and in the Fluctuating Altitude Simulation Technology present in each partici- vironmental factors causing allows us to conduct future programming the NSWC (FAST) system, Jan. 14, at Navy Experimental Diving pant’s heart. In addition, PEs during military aircraft research that can be more PCD designed chamber Unit. The system was developed and built by Naval retinal function is tested flights. This study is only targeted, including focusing software to meet mission Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division. mid-flight. the first of multiple steps. on specific symptoms and requirements.” Upon completion of the The next phases include adding in factors present in According to NEDU Re- flight, participants undergo adding additional factors the cockpit.” search Physiologist Lt. Tra- closer to solving critical of-its-kind human subject the same pre-flight testing to determine how pressure Aircrews experience PEs vis Doggett, the FAST study safety concerns. research investigating PEs to determine if there are fluctuations can affect - air when there is both a known is moving the Navy one step “This study is the first- plaguing Naval Aviators any changes in physiologi- crew.

Boarding school scholarships offer military children uninterrupted education 86th Semi-Annual April, the Month of the Military credits while traveling to other Child, reminds me of both challenges countries and tagging sea turtles. and opportuni- Anna became a popular friend to ties faced by her boarding peers from all over the my own mili- COLUMN world. Most importantly, the school tary children. showed genuine respect for military Presents the “Annabanana, families like ours who lead lives of knock ‘em dead,” service. I said when I Anna is now a fashion design Ralph Morgan dropped my student at Syracuse University, daughter off for thriving during her semester abroad her first day of at London College of Fashion. Her 10th grade after extraordinary high school experience we moved to undoubtedly contributed to her posi- Rhode Island. tive outcome. A typical Navy Francis and I learned that board- brat, Anna ing schools are not stodgy institu- knew all about Molinari tions where wealthy kids are stashed being the new by neglectful parents. They are kid, but this supportive educational environments Rodeo school was different. Very different. that offer unique opportunities in Eight months prior, my husband, ideal settings. In fact, according to a Francis, had received orders to Naval recent study, 78 percent of boarding Station Newport. We visited the city students reported feeling prepared to house hunt and investigate the for college, compared to 23 percent public schools for our three children. of public school students. Ninety Unfortunately, Newport’s schools percent of boarding school students were disappointing, and we weren’t feel they have high quality teachers sure what to do. While exploring, we compared to 51 percent of boarding drove past an old stone wall embla- school students. Only 50 percent of zoned with a “St. George’s School” students find public school academi- crest. A tree-lined road lead to a cally challenging, compared to 91 stately building with two red doors. percent of boarding school students. “Wow,” I told Francis, “Is that one Furthermore, moving is harder on of those old boarding schools? Like adolescents, who not only experience in the movies?” Later in our base academic and athletic set backs, but hotel room, Google confirmed that it they are more likely to have nega- was. The tuition was astronomical — tive psychological consequences. impossible for us. But the admissions The chance for a four-year, unin- webpage encouraged “families of all terrupted educational experience economic levels” to inquire about makes boarding school a good option financial aid. for military families whose children “I’m sending them an email,” I told don’t want to endure the trauma of Francis. moving during high school. “You’re wasting your time,” he Is it possible for military families laughed. to afford boarding schools? The next morning at 8:00 am, the Yes, but not without need-based APRIL 12 & 13 2019 7:30PM Admissions Director called. He told grants, merit-based scholarships, or us of their “Military Scholarship financial aid. Although St. George’s LAUDERDALE, MS • RAIN OR SHINE! Program,” and offered to show us was the first boarding school to around. We met him at the red doors, offer a military scholarship, a new TICKETS: ADULTS $12 • CHILDREN $8 (3-12) and with our mouths agape, toured non-profit, The Orion Military Schol- the stunning campus. arship Fund, Inc., (OrionMilitary. Eight months later, Anna arrived, org) is in its early funding phase. nervous for her first day. Although Orion plans to begin offering merit the school offered to board Anna, she scholarships to qualified active duty opted to be a day student, knowing military students to attend a variety she could become a boarder like the of participating US boarding schools other “military scholars” if we got beginning in the year 2020. Francis 228154-1 orders to move before her graduation. and I feel so strongly about the ben- Anna blossomed at St. George’s, efits boarding school offers military SPONSORS which embraced her interest in fash- children, we recently volunteered to ion design as an academic pursuit, serve on Orion’s board. not as a hobby as others had. They While every military child de- gave her a fashion column in the serves an education, those willing school newspaper, allowed her to cre- to explore unique alternatives could ate garments in advanced art classes, find extraordinary opportunities. entered her designs in contests, and Lisa Smith Molinari’s self syndicated columns established a new position for her appear on her blog, www.themeatandpota- as costume designer for the musi- toesoflife.com and she recently co-authored cal productions. Anna completed a Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and semester at sea aboard the school’s Strength in Military Life Follow Lisa@Molinari- sailboat, where she earned science Writes. The Skyline ~ April 4, 2019 5 Pfc. Maria Rodriguez Pfc. Mikal Lewis

MATSS-1 Student MATSS-1 Student Hometown: Modesto, California OOORAH! Hometown: Plano, Illinois Pfc. Rodriguez joined the Marine Pfc. Lewis joined the Marine Corps Corps Sept. 17, 2018, wanting to set a April 23, 2018, looking to serve and pro- good example for her younger siblings, tect his country to the best of his abilities. and for the travel and educational He cites the camaraderie and discipline opportunities. as his favorite Marine Corps traditions. She hopes to be stationed in Califor- His most memorable experience from nia after completing her training. “I boot camp was earning the guide belt love going to the beach in California,” returning from the Reaper. she said. During his free time, Lewis enjoys mak- Her most memorable experience from ing music. “I’ve been singing and playing boot camp was conquering her fear of guitar for 15 years,” he said. heights by going down the rappel tower. He is most looking forward to earning She is most looking forward to lead- rank and having the chance to mentor ing Marines and travelling the world young Marines. during her career. He would like to be stationed in Hawaii after graduation.

Next Commandant of the Marine Corps nominated

President Donald J. Trump has nomi- ing Operation DESERT STORM. He also tionary Force and subsequently assumed nated Lt. Gen. David H. Berger to serve served as Officer Selection Officer in Roa- command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, as the 38th commandant of the Marine noke, Virginia. Pacific. Corps, Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick As a field grade officer, Lieutenant On Aug. 20 2018, Lieutenant Gen- Shanahan announced today. This appoint- General Berger was an instructor at Ma- eral Berger assumed responsibility as ment is pending Senate confirmation. rine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squad- the Commanding General, Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Berger is currently serving as ron One (MAWTS-1) in Yuma, Arizona; Combat Development Command, and the Commanding General of Marine Corps instructor at III Marine Expeditionary Deputy Commandant for Combat Devel- Combat Development Command and Force Special Operations Training Group; opment and Integration, Headquarters, Deputy Commandant for Combat Devel- and served on the Joint Staff as a policy U.S. Marine Corps. opment and Integration. planner in the Strategic Plans and Policy In addition to a B.S. in Engineering, If confirmed Berger will relieve Gen. Directorate, J-5. he holds a Master of International Pub- Robert B. Neller, who will retire following Lt. Gen. Berger commanded 3d Bat- lic Policy from Johns Hopkins University his relief and appointment ceremony after talion, 8th Marines from 2002 to 2004, School of Advanced International Studies, 44 years of service. deploying the battalion first to Okinawa, and a M.S. in Military Studies. His for- Lieutenant General Berger was com- and later to Haiti in support of Opera- mal military education includes the U.S. missioned as an infantry officer in 1981 tion SECURE TOMORROW. As a Colonel, Army Infantry Officer Advanced Course, following graduation from Tulane Uni- Lieutenant General Berger commanded U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff versity. As a Lieutenant and Captain, Regimental Combat Team 8 in Fallujah, College, and U.S. Marine Corps School of he served as platoon commander in 1st Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Advanced Warfighting. He is a graduate Marine Division, and later as Company In July 2014, Lieutenant General Berg- of the U.S. Army Ranger School, Jump- Commander and battalion Operations Of- er was promoted to his current rank and mastern. Marine Corps photo ficer in 2d Reconnaissance Battalion dur- assumed command of I Marine Expedi- --From Marines.mil Lt. Gen. David H. Berger

CAMP PENDLETON, California USS Fort McHenry, at sea

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexa Hernandez Photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Aaron Rivera, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit play basketball in the well Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provides security during the Infantry Integration with deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry. In their free Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence Operations. time, Marines played basketball for fun and to improve physical fitness. Safety & Energy Efficiency is Our Duty 6 The Skyline ~ April 4, 2019

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Coming Coming Attractions Spring Fling & Attractions McCain Rec McCain Rec Center Easter Egg Hunt Center Thursday, April 4 Friday, April 12 5 p.m., Kid Who Would Be King, PG April 13 • 1100-1400 • Ponta Creek Complex 5 p.m., Home Alone, PG 7 p.m., Glass, PG13 7 p.m., Defiance, R Friday, April 5 Saturday, April 13 5 p.m., Mary Poppins Returns, PG Join us for an egg hunt, games, food and family fun! 1 p.m., Tangled, PG 7 p.m., Escape Room, PG13 5 p.m., Welcome to Marwen, PG13 We’ll also have a visit from the Easter Bunny! 7 p.m., Defiance, R Saturday, April 6 1 p.m., A Dog’s Way Home, PG Sunday, April 14 5 p.m., American Pie, R 1 p.m., Gone with the Wind, G 7 p.m., Escape Room, PG13 5 p.m., Miss Bala, PG13 7 p.m., Welcome to Marwen, PG13 Sunday, April 7 1 p.m., Kid Who Would Be King, PG Monday, April 15 5 p.m., Glass, PG13 5 p.m., How to Train Your Dragon 2, PG 7:30 p.m., American Pie, R 7 p.m., Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, R Monday, April 8 Tuesday, April 16 5 p.m., Gone with the Wind, G 5 p.m., The Princess and the Frog, G 7 p.m., Mary Queen of Scots, R Tuesday, April 9 5 p.m., Home Alone, PG Wednesday, April 17

7 p.m., Defiance, R This event is brought to you in part by: 5 p.m., Tomorrowland, PG 7 p.m., On the Basis of Sex, PG13 Wednesday, April 10 5 p.m., Tangled, PG Thursday, April 18 7 p.m., Welcome to Marwen, PG13 5 p.m., How to Train Your Dragon 2, PG 7 p.m., Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, R Thursday, April 11 *The Department of the Navy does not endorse any 5 p.m., Gone with the Wind, G company, sponsor or their products or services. Friday, April 19 5 p.m., The Princess and the Frog, G 7 p.m., Mary Queen of Scots, R The Skyline ~ April 4, 2019 7 Sports

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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 Bodybuilding/ SPIN HIIT NOFFS Strength HIIT Strength 1100 w/ Courtney 1100 w/ Courtney 1100 w/ Courtney 1100 w/ Courtney 1100 w/ Courtney

PULL-UP CHALLENGE ALL APRIL AT THE FITNESS CENTER Compete in a month-long Pull-up Challenge at the Fitness Center! Patrons will have 2 minutes each attempt to complete as many pull-ups as possible. Regulation strict pull-ups must be performed. However, pull-ups do not have to be unbroken. Judging will be at the discretion of the Fitness Center Fitness Specialists. The Pull-Up Challenge is available 7 days a week from 0800-1600.

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=Winging Squadron Nine. Those earning wings include: aEnsign Michael Reviron, French Navy, aLt. j.g. Avery Harrison Kennedy, USN, carrier qualified in the T-45C onboard the USS was selected for E-2/C-2 and underwent Multi- Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) March 11. Reviron Engine Training in Corpus Christi, Texas, before completed Advanced Jet Flight Training with training in Meridian. Kennedy will continue Training Squadron Seven. NAS Meridian NMCRS Office training in Norfolk, Va., and will fly either the a1st Lt. Jacob Christopher Slaughter, E-2 Hawkeye or the C-2 Greyhound. He carrier USMC, was named to the Commodore’s List qualified in the T-45C onboard the USS Theo- during Primary Flight Training and earned is open on Tuesdays dore Roosevelt (CVN 71) March 10. Kennedy three Navy “E’s” for bombing accuracy during completed Advanced Jet Flight Training with Advanced Jet Flight Training. He carrier quali- from 8 a.m.-noon & Training Squadron Nine. fied in the T-45C onboard the USS Theodore a1st Lt. Peter Hamilton McDonald, USMC, Roosevelt (CVN 71) March 12. Slaughter com- earned three Navy “E’s” for bombing accuracy pleted Advanced Jet Flight Training with Train- Thursdays during Advanced Jet Flight Training. He carrier ing Squadron Seven. qualified in the T-45C onboard the USS Theo- aLt. j.g. David Bradford Specht, USN, Dur- dore Roosevelt (CVN 71) March 10. McDonald ing Advanced Jet Flight Training he earned one from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. completed Advanced Jet Flight Training with Navy “E” for bombing accuracy. He carrier quali- Training Squadron Seven. fied in the T-45C onboard the USS George H.W. aLt. j.g. Nicholas Matthew Neighbors, USN, Bush (CVN 77) Dec. 8, 2018. Specht completed Call 601-679-2504. carrier qualified in the T-45C onboard the USS Advanced Jet Flight Training with Training Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) March 10. Neigh- Squadron Nine. bors completed Advanced Jet Flight Training aEnsign Camille Thievon, French Navy, Administration Building 255, with Training Squadron Seven. was named to the Commodore’s List during aLt. j.g. Andrea Pandolfi, Italian, Navy, earned Primary Flight Training and earned one Navy Suite 283 t hree Navy “E’s” for bombing accuracy during “E” for bombing accuracy during Advanced Jet Advanced Jet Flight Training. He carrier quali- Flight Training. He carrier qualified in the T- fied in the T-45C onboard the USS Theodore 45C onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN Roosevelt (CVN 71) March 10. Pandolfi complet- 71) March 11. Thievon completed Advanced Jet ed Advanced Jet Flight Training with Training Flight Training with Training Squadron Seven. Sale... Or

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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 ~ April 4, 2019 Career Day

DoD photo The “We Can Do It!” poster was aimed at boosting morale among workers in the World War II. Rosie the Riveter inspired women to serve in World War II Submitted photo Capt. Jim Williamson, left, retired Navy JAG Corps; David Carter, 1969 Naval Academy graduate and the area Blue & Gold Officer; Lt. j.g. Rebecca Richmond, 2016 Naval Academy graduate and current By David Vergun student aviator with Training Squadron Nine; Lt. Kyle Widhalm, 2013 Naval Academy graduate and DoD News, Defense Media Activity NAS Meridian’s FEAD Director; and retired Capt. Todd Kiefer, represent NAS Meridian and the military “Rosie the Riveter” was an iconic poster of a female factory at a recent Career Day for 450 high school students in Lauderdale County at Meridian Community worker flexing her muscle, exhorting other women to join the College, March 30. World War II effort with the declaration that “We Can Do It!” Mae Krier, 93, an original Rosie the Riveter, worked at Boeing aircraft, producing B-17s and B-29s for the war effort from 1943 to 1945 in Seattle. She is advocating Congress for getting March 21 recognized annually as a Rosie the Riveter Day of Remembrance. Saying she wants to inspire a “We Can Do It!” attitude among young girls everywhere, she also is ad- MCPON focuses enlisted leaders vocating that Congress award the Rosies the Congressional Gold Medal for their service. on preparing for the next warfight Did you know Rosie’s cultural impact went far beyond the poster itself? •The U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp in the 1990s featur- By MC2 Andrew Skipworth ing the image of Rosie the Riveter. Defense Media Activity, Fort Meade Public Affairs •In 1942, Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb composed a song called “Rosie the Riveter.” Removing distractions and preparing the Navy to •Artist Norman Rockwell’s cover for the May 29, 1944, issue face combat at sea was the main focus of the 2019 Mas- of The Saturday Evening Post magazine was an illustration of ter Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Leader- a female riveter with the name “Rosie” painted on the lunch ship Mess Symposium March 27-29 at Naval Informa- pail. tion Forces (NAVIFOR) Hall of Heroes. •Women who worked to produce tanks, ships, planes and oth- Representing the highest levels of enlisted leader- er materiel during World War II called themselves “Rosies.” ship in the United States Navy, more than 100 senior American women played important roles during World command master chiefs from around the fleet, along War II, both at home and in uniform. Around 5 million civilian with several previous MCPONs, converged at the women served in the defense industry and elsewhere in the symposium to discuss improving enlisted leadership commercial sector during World War II with the aim of freeing development, strengthening the chief petty officers’ a man to fight. mess, and improving the enlisted Sailor experience. Around 350,000 American women served in uniform, both The symposium featured a series of briefs, panels, and at home and abroad, volunteering for the newly formed Wom- speakers, including the Secretary of the Navy and the en’s Army Auxiliary Corps – later renamed the Women’s Army Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), and each session Corps -- the Navy Women’s Reserve, the Marine Corps Wom- also featured candid and critical discussions. en’s Reserve, the Coast Guard Women’s Reserve, the Women Among the items discussed were transparent lead- Airforce Service Pilots, the Army Nurses Corps, and the Navy ership, providing opportunity for Sailors, recognizing Nurse Corps. advocacy as the active component of mentorship, keep- Some women served near the front lines in the Army Nurse ing Sailors focused on technical competency, and warf- Corps, where 16 were killed as a result of direct enemy fire. ighting readiness. Official Navy photo Sixty-eight American service women were captured as prison- The MCPON Russell Smith emphasized that we do MCPON Russell Smith ers of war in the Philippines. More than 1,600 nurses were not know when or where the threat will strike -- urg- decorated for bravery under fire and meritorious service, and ing attendees to pass on this message to other leaders 565 WACs in the Pacific Theater won combat decorations. and Sailors on the deck plates. “We have to pivot our was refueling in Yemen. Nurses were in Normandy four days after the invasion began. Navy to face a warfight at sea,” Smith said. “There is Smith said it was his responsibility to keep the fo- an implication that one day you may be called upon to cus on – and give attendees a sense of urgency towards risk your life for the unit you are a part of. It’s serious – preparing the Navy for the high end fight, affirming business!” technical expertise as being “paramount” in the Navy’s To underscore his message, Smith invited former ability to “fight and regenerate.” USS Cole commanding officer, Commander Kirk S. As the senior enlisted leader and the principal advo- Lippold, USN (Ret.), as the guest speaker. Lippold cate and advisor on behalf of the enlisted force to the gave a chilling minute-by-minute account of his ex- CNO and the Chief of Naval Personnel, the MCPON perience commanding the USS Cole in the immediate mission is to help strengthen readiness, training, and aftermath of the terrorist attack in 2000 while the ship opportunities for Sailors. The Skyline ~ April 4, 2019 9

This week we asked, “What would you be doing today if you weren’t in the military?” IT’S YOUR TURN... By Adam Prince

LSSR Dylan Solomon LSSN Kevikiana LSSN William Swan LSSR Trelyan Murphy LSSA Jennifer Kuehl NTTC Student Fuseyamore NTTC Student NTTC Student NTTC Student NTTC Student “I would be at home looking “I would be back in “I would be training to join “I would be back home for a job.” “I’d by in New York studing Virginia teaching eigth the CIA; pusing myself to taking care of my two fashion.” grade history.” reach my potential.” boys.” Fleet & Family Support Center April: Month of the military child FFSC Briefs Did you know that April is the month we honor aTreat your child as a unique, valued and respected To register for any of the following workshops, please military children? If not, now you do, and time is individual, not just an extension of you. call the FFSC at 601-679-2360. The class may not be running out for you to remember the children of mil- aTake time to hear your child’s feelings and con- presented if no one registers, so make sure you call itary members during this special month. We have cerns, especially those that concern your military if you’re interested! Can’t make the scheduled time? celebration days for fathers and mothers and grand- lifestyle. Call anyway - the workshop facilitator may be able to parents, but not children. The military is unique in aBe a good listener. Children feel good about them- work with you one-on-one, give you materials, or let that it honors its’ children and recognizes the sac- selves when they know others value what they have you know when the class will be offered again. All rifices and challenges required of them in to say. classes held at FFSC (Building 405) unless otherwise order for their parents to serve in the aShow respect for your child’s noted armed forces. Children make spe- interests and ideas, even cial sacrifices when they are when they differ from Sexual Assault Prevention & part of a military family, and your own. it is important to recognize aEncourage your Response Program Overview them. children to do April 16 from 3-4 p.m. April was designated their best. Show SAPR is a comprehensive, victim-sensitive the Month of the Mili- your apprecia- program that puts all the pieces together tary Child by former tion and pride Defense Secretary in those ef- — victim advocacy, awareness, prevention, Caspar Weinberger in forts. education, and data collection — to respond 1986. This time was aLove your to sexual assault Navy-wide. SAPR services set aside as a time to child uncon- are available to all Sailors and their families. applaud military fami- ditionally. Ex- lies and their children press your love This workshop will cover: what SAPR is, for the special sacrifices frequently. services offered within the program, the they make and challenges definition of sexual assault, prevention they overcome. Military THE MILITARY PAR- children face many obsta- ENT’S PLEDGE: strategies, and what you can do if someone cles: frequent moves, separation 1. I will be a good role you know has been assaulted. from their active duty parent, school model for my child, setting an changes and saying goodbye to friends, to example of appropriate behavior. Controlling Anger name a few. 2. I will help my child feel loved and valued through what I say and do. April 16 from 10-11 a.m. Some statistics for you to consider: 3. I will show my child the same respect that I ex- Everyone gets angry every now & then from a There are over 1.2 million children under the age pect to be shown by my child. normal frustrating life events, but some of 18 living in a military family. 4. I will praise my child for his/her successes and aApproximately 331,000 of these are under the age efforts toward success. people handle angry feelings better than of 3. 5. I will create opportunities for my child to feel others. Your upbringing, personality, and a400,000 children are between the ages of 6 to 12 successful, encouraging my child to meet new chal- other factors affect how you display anger years old. lenges and learn from mistakes. and how you argue with others. However, a52% of the active duty workforce are married. 6. I will recognize that each child is unique, de- a6% of military members are single parents. veloping at his/her own pace. I will make sure my you aren’t a slave to those patterns, and So, recognize this month with your children. expectations are appropriate to my child’s age and you CAN learn better ways to express Let them know they are appreciated, cared for and stage of development. angry feelings and argue constructively. If loved. They deserve a special day, too. How about 7. I will establish effective communication with you frequently “blow up” or if the way you a special day for them—out to eat at their choice of my child. During periods of separation, I will stay restaurants or doing a special activity together— in touch through calls, letters, cassettes, e-mails or currently handle anger is threatening your bowling, skating, riding bicycles, fishing? It prob- video messages. relationships and/or work, come to this ably won’t matter a whole lot what you do; they’ll 8. I will spend time with my child in activities we workshop to learn better anger management just enjoy sharing the time with you—maybe even both enjoy. Even though my military job may some- your teens would enjoy a special outing with you. times require me to be away from home, I will make techniques. Have fun; give them hugs; recognize to them how sure to make time for my child when I am home. important they are to you; tell them so. And, if you’re 9. I will correct my child in positive ways, focusing Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse wondering what else you can do for your children on the misbehavior, not my child’s self-worth. April 17 from 10-11 a.m. or every single day, you can give them the gift of self- 10. I will love my child unconditionally. Through esteem—the best and most-lasting gift you can ever words and gestures, I will let my child know he/she April 23 from 4-5 p.m. give them. is a lovable, capable and worthwhile human being. This workshop will focus on how to recognize Take this opportunity to recognize the subtle, yet signs of child abuse and how to report Here are some simple ways you can build self-es- remarkable contributions our children make. As for- teem in your children: mer Vice Admiral Bob Conway noted, “Growing up suspected abuse. We can all do something aHug and kiss your child every day. in a military family is something not all children can to stop child abuse – to stand by silently aPraise your child. Acknowledge accomplishments experience. It’s tough and demands levels of family is tragic and only helps establish the next big and small. responsibility load-sharing that only military fami- generation of violence. We can and should aHelp your child feel special. Emphasize the privi- lies can understand and appreciate. Our children’s lege, responsibility, duty and pride that go along unsung courage, sacrifice and support should be do everything we can to end the cycle ... with being a military child. considered no less impactful towards serving this knowledge is power. aConcentrate on the positive. Remember, a child’s nation than that of our uniform members.” self-confidence needs an extra boost when he/she --From FFSC fails at a task. Active Intervention April 24 from 9-10 a.m. You are at a party. During the past hour you FFSC’s Johnson honored by NOVA notice one of your male friends has been talking to a young woman. They seem to From Staff Reports be having a good time but it is clear that the woman has had too much to drink. At one William “Bill” Johnson recently received recognition as a 2019 honorary awardee as an Exceptional Military Victim Advocate by point your friend walks by you and you hear National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA). him say he is just going to get her “one more” Johnson serves as the SAPR Victim Advocate at the Fleet and and “that should be enough.” A few minutes Family Support Center on board Naval Air Station Meridian. The letter stated, “The NOVA Board of Directors reviews all later you see him put his arm around the nominations and this year was difficult because we received several young woman and start to lead her upstairs. deserving nominees. Although you were not selected as the final re- What do you do? Have you ever found cipient for this award, you will receive recognition in honor of your yourself in a similar situation and not known tireless efforts to advance crime victims’ rights. You were nominated for this recognition by your colleagues, whom collectively recognize what to do, even though you knew you the critical impact you make on a daily basis. Your unwavering dedi- needed to do something? This seminar will cation to assisting and empowering victims and survivors of crime is discuss various reasons why individuals who an inspiration to us all. Most significantly, your extraordinary com- witness a range of inappropriate behaviors passion, leadership and ingenuity in your work has helped countless victims and survivors begin to heal in the aftermath of a crime.” Wil- may or may not take action, and present liams is also invited to participate in NOVA’s observation of National ways to encourage and develop greater Johnson Crime Victims’ Rights Week set for April 7-13 in Washington, D.C. active involvement. 10 The Skyline ~ April 4, 2019 Play Ball!

Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Dylan Pilkington and his Military Working Dog, Daryl, were selected to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Meridian Community College’s Military Appreciation Day Baseball Game, March 30. Naval Air Station Meridian’s Ceremonial Detail Team also presented colors during the National Anthem and active duty and retired military personnel were admitted to the game free. Photos by Penny Randall Public Works on the job

Photo by Lt. Cmdr. Rob McCharen Photo by Brandon Maxwell Richard McKee and Gary Matthews repair the installation flag pole Richard McKee, Gary Matthews, Eric Jefferies, Detrick Drake and Jimmy Russell place ropes in front of Administration Building 255 recently helping the sod after a utility repair project in NAS Meridian family housing area. Great job and way National Ensign be displayed properly. to put the finishing touch on a repair - keeping our military families happy.

the Meridian Star Congratulations Amber Smith Honoring Outstanding Teachers and Educators March 2019 in East Mississippi and Teacher of the Month Enterprise High School West Alabama

LaBiche Jewelers - Meridian Coca-Cola Bottling Company 228620-1 To nominate a teacher, log on to wmdn.net, wgbctv.com, goldenappleawards.com or meridianstar.com