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kings bay, georgia VOL. 43 • ISSUE 48 , FLORIDA Vol. 48 • Issue 42 www.cnic.navy.mil/kingsbay kingsbayperiscope.jacksonville.com Thursday, October 31, 2013 Sub Vets’ Memorial Service Friday At WW II Submarine board Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. The 2012 Capt. Stephen Gillespie, Deputy Submarine Vets Memorial Pavilion Commander and Chief of Staff, Subma- Veterans of rine Group Ten, is the scheduled guest World War starting at 10 a.m. speaker for the Memorial Service. II Memorial By MC2 Cory Rose Other scheduled participants, subject Service for Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Public Affairs to change, will be Capt. Ed Mayer, Com- lost boats and Office manding Officer USS Florida (SSGN shipmates at 728). He will present the preamble. the World War Submarine Veterans will participate Submarine Group 10 Command Mas- II Submarine in the United States Submarine Force ter Chief Shaun Garvin will be master of Veterans World War II Memorial Service, at 10 ceremonies. Memorial a.m., Friday, Nov. 1 at the World War II Capt. Steve Hall, Deputy Commodore Pavilion, NSB Submarine Veterans Memorial Pavil- Kings Bay. ion, outside Trident Training Facility on See Sub Vets, Page 3 Navy photo Horror with a cause NSB’s Seabees’ haunted house supports ball

By Laura Jefferson Special to The Periscope

The Seabees of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay USS West Virginia were busy the early weeks of October, planning their completes overhaul annual haunted house. The Ohio-class ballistic-missile sub- Nearly 50 of them marine USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) worked together to bring a night of horror to military departs Norfolk Naval Shipyard in families and friends for the Portsmouth, Va., following an engineer- 14th consecutive year. ing refueling overhaul. West Virginia is At a cost of $3 per per- son, the funds from the permanently homeported in King’s Bay. haunted house are used Navy photos by MC2 Ernest R. Scott to support the annual Sea- bee’s Ball. “The Haunted House was so scary, 17-year-old Camden High School stu- dent Ashanti Jeff-Mapp said. “There was a joker and Jason hiding in the woods. I’ve been to the Jacksonville Zoo haunted house, and this was far better. My money was def- initely well spent.” Operations Chief Steven Maldonado said they de- signed the haunted house for sheer terror, but safety remained a top priority. Some of the Seabees who helped build this year’s haunted house were first-time participants. Others, like EO2 Michael Ivey, who has contributed See Haunted, Page 7 Women assigned to SSNs

a desire to succeed in this field and the Fast attacks USS Virginia, submarine force will be stronger because USS Minnesota first to of their efforts. Our Navy has proven over the years that one of our greatest advan- integrate female officers tages is our diversity. This is an advantage From Defense Media Activity — Navy we should capitalize on across all plat- forms, including submarines.” The fast attack submarines USS Vir- Since the Navy officially changed its ginia (SSN 774) and USS Minnesota (SSN policy prohibiting women from serving on 783) have been selected as the initial two submarines on April 29, 2010, the subma- Virginia-class submarines to integrate fe- rine force has integrated 43 women onto male officers, announced Oct. 15. six Ohio-class ballistic-missile (SSBN) and A total of six female officers, two Sup- guided-missile submarines (SSGN). ply Corps and four nuclear-trained, will Further Virginia-class integration is report aboard no later than January 2015. being planned in the submarine force. Both submarines are homeported in “My plan is to begin by integrating Photo by John Whalen/Newport News Shipbuilding Groton, Conn. four Virginia-class attack submarines, USS Minnesota (SSN 783) conducting sea trials. USS Minnesota (SSN 783) and USS “Female officers serving aboard Vir- with the second set of two units being Virginia (SSN 774) have been selected to integrate female officers. ginia-class submarines is the next natu- integrated in Fiscal Year 2016,” said Vice ral step to more fully in- Adm. Michael Connor, commander, The female officers will be assigned to serving on board are USS Florida (SSGN Check us out Online! tegrate women into the Submarine Forces. “Since Virginia and the Virginia-class submarines for duty 728), USS Georgia (SSGN 729) and USS submarine force,” Sec- Minnesota are both Atlantic Fleet sub- after completing the nuclear submarine Wyoming (SSBN 742), homeported in retary of the Navy Ray marines home ported in Groton, Conn., I training pipeline, which consists of nu- Kings Bay, Ga., and USS Ohio (SSGN Mabus said. “There are intend to select two Pacific Fleet subma- clear power school, prototype training 726), USS Louisiana (SSBN 743), and USS many extremely talented rines home ported in Pearl Harbor, Ha- and the Submarine Officer Basic Course. Maine (SSBN 741), homeported in Ban- kingsbayperiscope.com and capable women with waii early next year.” Submarines with women currently gor, Wash. 2 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, October 31, 2013

Local news and views Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, Ga. Now hear this! Branch Health Clinic offers flu shots By Yan Kennon can be given to healthy patients ages Naval Hospital Jacksonville Public Affairs two to 49. The injectable vaccine, or NMCRS Budget 4 Baby Nov. 7 Senior Writer NBHC Kings Bay flu shot, is given to pregnant moms, The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s Bud- diabetic patients, asthmatics and get 4 Baby Class is Nov. 7. Learn what expenses Naval Branch Health Clinic Kings 2009 H1N1 global pandemic — the anyone with a chronic medical con- you should plan for and how to make wise fi- Bay is now providing annual influ- first such pandemic in more than 40 dition such as emphysema. nancial decisions, where you can you find the enza vaccine to service members, years. The shot is safe for pregnant wom- best prices on diapers and formula, and what retirees and families. Influenza is a virus that infects the en at any time during pregnancy. baby furniture you will need. At the workshop, The flu vaccine is required for all nose, throat, windpipe and lungs. Since babies aren’t able to get the you’ll receive a Junior Sea Bag, which includes active duty military personnel, se- It is highly contagious, spreading vaccine until age six months, mom layette items like crib sheets, onesies and a lected reserves and healthcare work- from person to person by coughing, is baby’s best protection. Breast- baby blanket handmade by a Society volun- ers, and is recommended by Centers shaking hands, sneezing or talking feeding also helps protect babies, teer. To register, call (912) 573-3928. for Disease Control and Prevention closely with another person. thanks to the protective flu antibod- for everyone age six months and up. Typical flu symptoms include ies that appear in mom’s milk about Veteran Job Fair Nov. 7 in Jax It’s the first and most important step fever, chills, muscle aches, conges- two weeks after immunization. RecruitMilitary will have a Veteran Job in protecting against flu viruses. tion, cough, runny nose and diffi- At NBHC Kings Bay, patients can Fair 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7 in According to CDC, seasonal epi- culty breathing. Flu can lead to more walk-in for flu vaccine 7 a.m. to 3 Jacksonville at Everbank Field. For more infor- demics of influenza occur every severe infections like pneumonia, p.m., Monday through Friday. Flu mation, visit www.prlog.org/12221360-job- year in the United States, usually be- especially in the elderly and the im- vaccine walk-ins will be conducted fair-for-veterans-scheduled-for-jacksonville- tween October and April. Typically, munocompromised. from 7 to 11 a.m. only, on the last on-november-7.html epidemics cause thousands to tens H1N1 flu virus has similar - symp Friday of each month, to facilitate of thousands of deaths and about toms, sometimes also including vom- command training. 200,000 hospitalizations each year iting and diarrhea, and can cause For more information, visit www. Kingsland plans Vets Day salute in the U.S. severe infections in younger patients, cdc.gov. VFW Post No. 8385 will host the annual Vet- A vaccine to prevent influenza has pregnant women and children. To find out more about NBHC erans Day Parade at 10 a.m., Nov. 11 in down- been available since the 1940s, yet NBHC Kings Bay offers two kinds Kings Bay, visit the command Web town Kingsland. At the conclusion of the pa- some patients don’t take the time to of flu vaccine. Flu mist, an intranasal site at www.med.navy.mil/sites/Na- rade, all are invited to the Kingsland Veterans get the vaccine, even after the recent vaccine that is squirted into the nose, valHospitalJax. Memorial Park for the 11 a.m. “Spouse House” pavilion dedication ceremony, followed by a southern fried catfish dinner at the Kingsland Depot Pavilion, 200 E. King Ave. in downtown Kingsland. Don’t let fleas drive your pet crazy Camden Partner Golf Nov. 7 lea allergy dermatitis or sen- Your pet known as self-trauma, and it can The Camden Partnership’s Inaugural Kings sitivity to fleas is a common may be lead to hair loss, redness, formation Bay/Camden Community Golf Classic begins Fissue in veterinary medicine. Four-Legged World suffering of papules — little bumps on the with registration and brunch 10 to 11:30 a.m., We call it the pants off allergy from flea skin— and more. This itching and Thursday, Nov. 7 at Trident Lakes Golf Course because the itching and subsequent allergy scratching can lead to hot spots, on board Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. hair-loss tends to start at the base of dermati- which are a worsening of the super- Best Ball play begins at noon. All funds raised the tail and progresses down both tis even if ficial skin infection. will benefit the Dolphin Scholarship Founda- back legs, making them look like you don’t If you suspect that you pet may be tion, St. Marys Submarine Museum and The they aren’t wearing their “pants.” see any sensitive to fleas, call your veterinar- Camden Partnership. For more information, It can be seasonal in some parts fleas. ian. It is important to treat the skin contact Marty Klumpp at martyklumpp@tds. of the country, but here in Georgia Once a infection and to take care of the fleas. net or (912) 227-2148. it has the potential to be a year- pet starts We typically recommend a good round issue. chewing monthly flea preventive, as well as Some dogs and cats are sensitive By Capt. Lauren Seal, USA on his or treating the home and possibly us- Student rewards back at NEX to the saliva of the flea, so when Kings Bay Veterinarian herself, ing a pill that kills fleas for 24 hours. In the Navy Exchange’s A-OK Student Re- they are bitten it causes a local reac- they Feel free to contact the vet clinic ward Program qualified students participate tion. The reaction itches, causing can cause an infection of bacteria her at Naval Submarine Base Kings quarterly drawings for monetary awards of the animal scratch and chew on his and/or yeast on the surface of the Bay with questions or to schedule $2,500, $1,500, $1,000 or $500 for a total of or herself. skin. This infection then adds to the an appointment for your pet, at $5,500 per quarter for college. The next draw- It is important to know that for a itching, making it a vicious cycle of 573-0755. ing will be at the end of August. Any eligible sensitive animal, one flea bite can itching and chewing. Don’t let fleas drive your pet full-time student that has a B-grade point av- be enough to cause the itching. This chewing and scratching is crazy! erage equivalent or better may enter. Eligible students include dependent children of active duty military members, reservists and military retirees enrolled in first through 12th grade. Each student may enter only once each grad- Physical Security to begin checks ing period and must re-enter with each quali- fying report card. To enter, stop by any NEX From Kings Bay Physical Security Division guest at all times. with a current report card and have a NEX All guests list to be placed on In an effort to establish positive associate verify the minimum grade average. Physical Security Division the gates will be delivered to the access control measures at Naval Fill out an entry card and obtain an A-OK ID, SUBASE Physical Security Division, Submarine Base Kings Bay, effective which entitles the student to discount cou- Common Access Card, a military re- Bldg. 2026, for review, NCIC back- Nov. 4, National Crime Information pons for NEX products and services. Since the tiree with a valid DoD identification ground check and approval before Center background checks must be program began, NEXCOM has awarded more credential, or an adult dependent of at being posted on the gates. completed for all persons or groups than $611,000 in Series EE U.S. savings bonds least 16 years of age with a valid DoD The guest list will include name of that do not have access to NSB Kings and monetary awards with the help of its gen- identification credential is allowed to event, date, time, place and a point Bay that will be attending special erous vendor partners. sponsor any vehicle occupants with- of contact to include a phone num- events on the base, to include wed- out a NCIC background check. ber. All guest lists must be received dings, receptions, birthday parties, All vehicle occupants 16 years seven days in advance of the event. Base lost & found has found items retirements, change of commands, of age and older must have a valid The point-of-contact is Cheryl Par- There is lost and abandoned property, such homecomings, sports and more. non-expired identification card. A ish at 573-9640 or Cheryl.parish@ as watches, rings and cell phones, at Naval A uniformed service member or valid escort may escort up 10 guests. navy.mil or Randy Sewell at 573-4402 Submarine Base Kings Bay Navy Security. If government employee with a valid The escort must remain with his/her or [email protected]. you have any information reference to any items, contact Detective Michael Palmer, Monday through Friday, at (912) 573-9343 or by e-mail, [email protected]. Habitat build poker run Nov. 16 FFSC workshops The Habitat Ride to Build Poker Run, ben- efitting Habitat for Humanity of Camden Fleet and Family offers a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursdays. meet all clinical counseling require- County, will be Nov. 16. The ride begins and classes on site ments. The workshop is scheduled ends at VFW of Kingsland. Cost is $20 for rider FFSC will take most of its regular Retirement Planning for 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 6. Registration is and one passenger, one poker hand, cook- workshops on the road if a unit can program Nov. 7 required, and childcare is not avail- out, music. For more information, contact furnish a conference room or class- This interactive program intro- able. For more information call 573- Haylinder at (912) 552-4563. room and guarantee a minimum duces the basic concepts of finan- 4512. of five participants. Additionally, cial retirement planning, including Celtic Festival Nov. 16 in Jax personnel will tailor presentations the military retirement system and Parenting classes The upbeat music, lively dancing, rugged to cover a unit’s General Military the new Thrift Savings Plan. It’s 2 offered on Mondays Highland games and cuisine of the colorful Training requirements when those to 4 p.m., Nov. 7. Registration is Are you frustrated with your chil- Celtic culture will be offered at the Jacksonville requirements deal with human re- required. Call 573-4513 to register. dren? Would you like suggestions Celtic Festival, a free event noon to 10 p.m. sources and social issues. Counsel- on how to stop temper tantrums Saturday, Nov. 16 at the oceanfront SeaWalk ors also can create a presentation in Pre-marital workshop or how to get your teen to com- Pavilion, 75 1st St. N., Jacksonville Beach, Fla. response to a unit’s area of special offered Nov. 6 plete chores without asking them For more information, visit jacksonvilleceltic- concerns. Personnel are available to The Fleet & Family Support Center 14 times? We believe parents are the festival.com/ participate within areas of expertise is offering a workshop for pre-mari- experts on their children. But, chil- in the indoctrination of newly as- tal counseling for couples that are dren don’t come with a manual! So, Suggestions for The Periscope? signed personnel and family mem- contemplating marriage. The work- sometimes you need help to figure Do you see an event on base you think deserves bers of active duty personnel. All shop is designed to address couples out what to do with them. Meet with coverage in the Periscope? Let us know by classes listed here are held at the interested in enriching their future the parenting class from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays, Nov. 4, 18 and 25. calling editor Bill Wesselhoff at 573-4719 or Fleet and Family Support Center, through improved communication, Enrollment in this six-week class is e-mail [email protected]. unless otherwise noted. Hours are problem-solving skills, financial 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m., Mondays, Tues- planning and realistic expectations days, Wednesdays and Fridays and 9 of marriage. The class is designed to See FFSC, Page 3

The Kings Bay Periscope is an authorized newspaper published weekly on Thursday for forces afloat, tenant commands, base military THE personnel and civilian employees of the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared, edited and provided by the public affairs office. News items and photos must be submitted by noon Thursday, seven days prior to publication. Event “briefs” must be submitted by noon Friday, six days prior to publica- tion. The public affairs office, code CM4, is in building 1063. News ideas and questions can be directed to the editor by calling 573-4714 or 573-4719, or fax materials to 573-4717. All materials are subject to editing. KINGS BAY, GEORGIA The Kings Bay Periscope is an authorized publication for members of the military service. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the of- ficial views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof. The appearance of advertising in the publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department NSB Kings Bay Commanding Officer of Defense, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, or The Florida Times-Union of the products advertised. Advertisers are responsible for ac- Capt. Harvey L. Guffey, Jr. curacy of ads contained herein. Everything advertised in the publication shall be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, NSB Kings Bay Executive Officer gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other nonmerit factor of purchaser, user, or Cmdr. Ed Callahan patrons. The Kings Bay Periscope is published by The Florida Times-Union, a private firm, in no way connected with the Department of Defense, NSB Kings Bay Command Master Chief or the U.S. Navy, under exclusive contract with the U.S. Navy. The circulation is 10,000. CMDCM Randy Huckaba POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Florida Times-Union, 1 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32202. The Kings Bay Periscope is a registered trademark of the United States of America. NSB Kings Bay Public Affairs Officer Advertisements are solicited by the publisher and inquiries regarding advertisements should be directed to: Scott Bassett Kings Bay Periscope NSB Kings Bay Public Affairs Office staff Ellen S. Rykert, Publisher MC2 Cory Rose, MC3 Ashley Hedrick 1 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Editor (904) 359-4168 Advertising Sales Bill Wesselhoff 573-4719, [email protected] (904) 359-4336 • (800) 472-6397, Ext. 4336 • FAX (904) 366-6230 LeAnn Hirschman, Territory Sales Representative (904) 655-1200 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, October 31, 2013 3 ONR researcher honored

By Eric Beidel age- military service members. ONR Corporate m e n t , But ONR’s research Communications there’s investment in Armani’s no end work is making an impact An assistant professor at to what beyond what happens on the University of Southern you can the battlefield, Bentley California funded by the discov- said. Office of Naval Research, er, and “Dr. Armani attracts is highlighted as one of the next Armani some of the brightest this year’s Brilliant 10 break- young researchers to work young scientists and en- through in her lab and makes a lot gineers Popular Science could come when you of connections through magazine’s October issue. least expect it.” her work,” he said. “This The annual feature She recently developed is invaluable as we build highlighted Dr. Andrea Ar- a sensor to detect ultra- up our network of na- mani, who-with support violet light that could help tional and international from ONR-could help the fend off diseases associ- scientists who carry our From Navy video Navy save lives through ated with excessive expo- research from the mili- Coast Guardsmen from Coast Guard Cutter Maui rescue five Iranian mariners after new understandings of sure. tary and into the world at they were found adrift in a life raft. light and biology. Given the simplicity of l a r g e .” With steady backing the detection mechanism, The Department of the from ONR, including it has many potential ap- Navy’s Office of Naval both the Young Investiga- plications, including wa- Research provides the tor Award Program and ter monitoring. science and technology Adrift Iranians rescued recognition under the Now Armani and ONR necessary to maintain the Presidential Early Career are embarking on a new Navy and Marine Corps’ By SN Frank Iannazzo- team was notified of the Commander, Task Force Award for Scientists and project to study the way technological advantage. Simmons and PO2 sighting, an announce- 55 made initial arrange- Engineers, Armani has in- cells communicate af- Through its affiliates, ONR Walter Shinn ment was heard around ments for the mariners vented a range of devices ter damage from a blast is a leader in science and Coast Guard Cutter Maui public the ship. The crew of Maui to be transferred to the that allow her to explore incident. The findings technology with engage- affairs. stepped into action rely- Iranian Coast Guard ship the nano-world of viruses, could help scientists cre- ment in 50 states, 70 coun- ing on everything they Naji 7. bacteria and DNA and ate biomarkers to better tries, 1,035 institutions of While operating in the had learned to this point That evening Maui con- their interactions with the understand blast injuries higher learning and 914 northern waters of the in their careers. tacted the Naji 7 to work environment. and develop protective industry partners. Arabian Gulf, a small ves- “It seemed like a blur, out the details of the trans- One immediate applica- methods and therapies sel capsized in a remote we knew what we had to fer of the mariners. tion of her research is im- for traumatic brain injury, area leaving five Iranian do and without hesitation “It was quite a day, in- proving detection abilities a problem faced by many mariners stranded with no our training kicked in as if cluding working with of pathogens in different one to rescue them. it was instinct,” said Sea- the Iranians to conduct environments. This was the scenario man CJ Garza. a nighttime small-boat “She’s developing the these men faced prior to As Maui navigated clos- transfer,” Potter said. “This capabilities that will be their chance discovery by er to the person in the wa- case clearly demonstrates used in future conflicts the crew of Coast Guard ter, Sweetman was able to how flexible the Coast to keep Sailors and Ma- Cutter Maui. identify four more mari- Guard is and another way rines out of harm’s way,” Rescue did not come to ners lying in the raft. we add value in this re- said Dr. Timothy Bentley, their aid until this 110-foot The crew rescued the gion.” program officer in ONR’s Coast Guard cutter hap- five Iranian mariners from “From the moment we Warfighter Performance pened to come across the the life raft within min- arrived to the moment Department. mariners whose lives were utes after they arrived on we transferred them to While biosensors like saved by the quick-think- scene. the Iranian coast guard those created by Armani ing Coast Guard crew. One of the survivors in- vessel, the five mariners would give warfighters in- The crew, who had formed the Maui on-scene expressed their gratitude creased protection against trained intensely for such leader that their Iranian and relief that we were biological threats on the a situation, swiftly moved dhow had capsized and able to help them,” said battlefield, her research into action in the early they had been adrift. Petty Officer 2nd Class also holds implications morning hours of Oct. 11, With the five Iranian Mark Delacruz. for communications, pre- while assigned to Com- mariners safely aboard, The Bahrain-based cut- ventative healthcare and bined Task Force 152. the crew’s focus shifted to ter and crew are currently more. As the sun rose over the providing medical treat- assigned to Patrol Forces “ONR’s support allows horizon, Petty Officer 1st ment. Once all the survi- Southwest Asia and ac- me to pursue high-risk re- Class Kevin Sweetman vors were provided initial tively participate with search that ultimately has spotted a faint orange first aid they were given CTF-152. benefits in many areas,” object floating in the dis- food, water, blankets and CTF-152 is one of three Armani said. “When you tance. Once Sweetman re- clothing. task forces operating un- have that kind of encour- ported the object, Maui’s “I am very proud of my der Combined Maritime crew altered course to in- crew for the judgment Forces. vestigate. they used and actions they The partnership with As Maui approached took throughout the situ- the task force defines the the object, Sweetman was ation,” said Lt. Earl Potter, service in being nation- able to identify a man commanding officer of ally deployed and glob- waving an orange flag. Maui. “I think we were ex- ally connected bringing “I waited a few seconds tremely fortunate to find military expertise and after realizing it was a man these five men. They were response capability any- waving a flag,” Sweetman all visibly weakened and where America’s maritime said. “I had to be positive suffering from extreme ex- interests extend. on what I was seeing be- posure when we got them In the case of the rescue fore passing the informa- aboard. I don’t know how of these five Iranians, the tion to the bridge.” much longer they would maritime interests extend- Shortly after the bridge have lasted.” ed to saving lives at sea.

give the benedicition and said. “It is the pinnacle invocation. of all events we do here Sub Vets NSB Kings Bay CMC for the submarine force, Randy Huckaba will give because we pay homage From Page 1 the rememberance. CSC to those who have paid Kevin Calliste will present the ultimate sacrifice and of Submarine Squadron the POW/MIA Table. paved the way for all future 20, and Capt. John Carter, The ceremony will in- submariners. I can think Commander, Submarine clude music by the Navy of no better way to spend Squadron 16, will read Band Southeast and Vol- a week of tribute than to the list of boats on Eternal ume One from Camden honor our veterans.” Patrol, the 52 U.S. subma- County High School. Friday evening, a 6 p.m. rines lost in World War II, Friday’s World War II steak dinner sponsored by as well as USS Thresher Memorial Service will be Trident Refit Facility Chief (SSN 593), USS Scorpion followed at Trident Train- Petty Officer Association (SSN 589) and British sub- ing Facility by a lunch, will be at the Kings Bay marines. hosted by the TTF Chief Goat Locker. Squadron 20 CMC Ed- Petty Officers Association, The Order of the Eagle’s die Van Meter and Re- and tours. will host a Low Country tired Master Chief Buddy About 230 Sub Vets and Boil at the Eagle’s Club in Raquer will toll the bell. their family members are St. Marys at 3 p.m., Satur- Squadron 16 CMC Mitch planning to attend. day, Nov. 2. Burgin will sound the “Each year we have the Every year, submarine klaxon. honor to host the World veterans from around the Lt. Cmdr. Sean Far- War II Submarine Memo- country travel to Camden rell (Ret.) will place the rial here at Naval Sub- County and Naval Sub- wreath. marine Base Kings Bay,” marine Base Kings Bay to Cmdr. Ted Fanning of Kings Bay Command Mas- catch up with old friends Kings Bay’s Chapel will ter Chief Randy Huckaba and shipmates.

Ombudsman Basic FFSC Training coming There will be Ombudsman Basic Training for prospective Ombudsman, From Page 2 new Ombudsman and Command Support Spouses at Fleet and Family ongoing. Attendees must complete all six Support Center Bldg. 1051, 9 a.m. to 5 weeks in order to receive a certificate. A p.m. Nov. 4 to 8. For more information minimum of six participants is needed in and to register, call 573-4513. order for a new class to start. Registration required at 573-4512. Veterans Affairs rep visits Kings Bay New Moms and Dads A Department of Veterans Affairs Support Group to meet representative for Kings Bay is in A New Mom’s and Dad’s Support Group the office from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. will meet every Tuesday at the Fleet and Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Family Support Center throughout the Appointments are required. Service mem- month. These workshops are scheduled bers wishing to participate in the Benefits for 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Delivery at Discharge program should be This workshop is an opportunity to share within 60 to 180 days of discharge or experiences, meet and gain support from retirement and be available for an exam others, and exchange new ideas. To reg- by the VA. To set up an appointment, call ister, call 573-4512. Katherine Fernandez at 573-4506. 4 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, October 31, 2013 Tr u n k or Treat

USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (Blue) decorated a truck for Trunk or Treat.

Navy photos by MC2 Cory Rose

ET1 Seth Atkinson, MT1 Michael MacEherson and EM1 Patrick Anderson of the USS Florida First Class Petty Officer Association decorated a trailer. NSB Kings Bay’s annual Trunk or Treat was Oct. 26 at Magnolia’s, Building 1039.

Above, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Human Resources employees pass out candy. Right, a child dressed as Captain America gets a piece of candy from Dracula.

Above, Sailors with Marine Corps Security Force Battalion passed out candy from a Bearcat.

Right above, from left, Krissy Scott, Christina Douglas, Brittany Gilman, Natalie Schultz with the USS Wyoming (Blue) Family Readiness Group participated in Trunk or Treat.

Right below, Stacy Maysonet with the USS Florida (Blue) Family Readiness Group gives candy to a child in costume. THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, October 31, 2013 5

Naval History and Heritage Command Department of Defense photo First implemented on the experimental USS Albacore (SS-569), the teardrop design In 1954, the Navy launched USS Nautilus (SSN-571), the world’s first nuclear- enabled unprecedented submerged speeds. powered submarine. Silent Service key player during Cold War

From www.navy.mil The Navy Diesel-powered submarines played a critical role in the U.S. Navy’s success during WWII. But the Allied victory over German U-boats in the Atlan- tic indicated that submarines In the Cold War designed primarily for surfaced Special report operations had limited future effectiveness. Two issues con- fronted designers —greater un- obtained vital information on derwater speed and endurance. Soviet naval capabilities and The first issue, speed, was ad- weaknesses while underscor- dressed in 1945 through hull ing American determination to shape experiments at the Na- defend the nation and her allies vy’s David Taylor Model Basin. from attack. These tests resulted in the tear- While almost all Cold War op- drop hull design. erations remain classified, two First implemented on the recently declassified missions experimental USS Albacore showcase Submarine Force ca- (SS-569), the teardrop design pabilities. enabled unprecedented sub- USS Guardfish (SSN-612) si- merged speeds. Department of Defense photo lently tracked a Soviet cruise The advent of nuclear power A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Batfish (SSN-681) with the missile (SSGN) submarine solved the undersea endurance guided missile destroyer USS Scott (DDG-995) in the background. In 1978, Batfish tracked a Soviet which was following U.S. air- problem, and truly revolution- ballistic missile submarine sailing off the East Coast of the U.S., learning Soviet SSBN patrol areas. craft carriers off Vietnam in the ized submarine design and na- 1970s, ready to protect our ships val warfare. Every American submarine First, U.S. ballistic missile sub- Dominance over the Soviet should the SSGN launch its mis- In 1954, the Navy launched built since 1958 incorporates marines deterred nuclear war by Navy was vital in preserving siles. USS Nautilus (SSN-571), the these features. maintaining a survivable retalia- maritime superiority during the In 1978, in the Atlantic, USS world’s first nuclear-powered Throughout the Cold War, U.S. tory strike capability against any Cold War. Batfish (SSN-681) tracked a So- submarine. military forces contained and nuclear attack on the U.S. During this time period, U.S. viet ballistic missile submarine USS Skipjack (SSN-585) was deterred the Soviet Union and Second, U.S. attack submarines attack submarines monitored sailing off the East Coast of the the first submarine to combine her allies from attacking the free monitored the rapidly expanding Soviet naval development and U.S., learning Soviet SSBN patrol the endurance of nuclear pro- world. The Submarine Force Soviet Navy while conducting in- open ocean naval operations areas and operating patterns pulsion and the high-speed played a vital role, checking the telligence, surveillance, and re- in the Mediterranean, Atlantic, teardrop hull design. Soviets in two ways. connaissance missions. and Pacific oceans. U.S. SSNs See Cold War, Page 6

Naval History and Heritage Command photo National Archieves photo Members of the USS Barb’s demolition squad who went ashore in Japan and plant- USS Barb (SS-220) in San Francisco Bay, near the Mare Island Navy Yard, Calif., ed an explosive charge that subsequently wrecked a train. May 3, 1945 after the end of World War II. USS Barb, one of World War II’s submarine stars From Naval History and Heritage ed in the Formosa Straits and Command East China Sea off the east coast of China, from Shanghai to Kam The USS Barb, a 1,525-ton Kit. During this patrol, Barb, dis- Gato class submarine built at playing the ultimate in skill and Groton, Connecticut, was com- daring, penetrated Namkwan missioned in July 1942. Harbor on the China coast and That fall the submarine was wrought havoc upon a convoy of sent to operate in European wa- some 30 enemy ships at anchor. ters, taking part in the Morocco Riding dangerously in shallow invasion in November. waters, Barb launched its tor- Four more war patrols in the pedoes into the enemy group first half of 1943 took her to the Periscope photo and then retired at high speed Bay of Biscay, the North Atlantic Fluckey Hall, onboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, is named for Rear Adm. Eugene B. on the surface in a full hour’s and the Norwegian Sea but pro- Fluckey, a World War II hero who passed away in 2007. run through uncharted, heav- duced no damage to the enemy. ily mined, and rock-obstructed In mid-1943 Barb went to the waters. Pacific. In recognition of this out- That fall her sixth war patrol Fluckey’s daring set Barb’s pace standing patrol, Fluckey was took her off China, where it awarded the Congressional damaged two enemy ships. Fol- From Naval History and Heritage Command From mid-1942 into early Medal of Honor and Barb re- lowing a West Coast overhaul, 1944, Fluckey received Naval ceived the Presidential Unit Ci- Barb operated in the central and Eugene Bennett Fluckey was born in Wash- Engineering instruction and tation. western Pacific during March ington, D.C., on 5 October 1913. attended Prospective Com- The Presidential Unit Citation and April 1944, sinking one Following four years at the U.S. Naval Acad- manding Officers’ School at read as follows: ship and bombarding an enemy emy, he graduated with the Class of 1935 and re- New London, then went to “For extraordinary heroism in shore facility. ceived a commission. Ensign Fluckey’s first as- the Pacific where he made action during the Eighth, Ninth, After that, under Cmdr. Eu- signments, as an officer of the battleship Nevada a war patrol as Prospective Tenth, and Eleventh War Patrols gene B. Fluckey, Barb’s skipper and the destroyer McCormick, were followed in Commanding Officer of the against enemy Japanese sur- for the rest of the war, the sub- 1938 by instruction at the Submarine School, face forces in restricted waters Fluckey submarine Barb, Promoted to marine’s combat record became New London, located at Groton, Connecticut. Lt. Commander in May 1943 of the Pacific. Persistent in her remarkably successful. In December of that year Lt. j.g. Fluckey was and Commander in March search for vital targets, the Barb Barb’s eighth war patrol, off assigned to the submarine S-42. He served in 1944, he assumed command of Barb in late April relentlessly tracked down the northern Japan in May through USS Bonita in 1941 to 1942, during which time enemy and struck with indomi- July, deprived the enemy of five he was promoted to Lieutenant. See Fluckey, Page 6 table fury despite unfavorable ships and saw the first of many attack opportunity and severe gunfire actions that ultimately countermeasures. Handled su- destroyed some 20 small vessels. ber 1944, Barb sank three more The sub’s next two cruises, in marines. Barb sank two ships on perbly, she held undeviatingly On her ninth war patrol, oper- Japanese ships, among them the the East China Sea during Oc- its 10th patrol and four more on to her aggressive course and, on ating with two other submarines escort carrier Unyo. In addition, tober 1944 through February its 11th, with a partial credit for contacting a concentration of between the Philippines and Barb rescued 14 Allied prisoners 1945, were also made in close another. China in August and Septem- of war. cooperation with other U.S. sub- The 11th patrol was conduct- See Barb, Page 6 6 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, October 31, 2013 Pearl Harbor veteran at rest By MC2 Tiarra Fulgham Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Det. Hawaii Veterans Administration photo A burial ceremony in Yuell Chandler and more than 13,000 service- honor of retired chief members are laid to rest in the Punchbowl petty officer and Pearl Cemetery in Hawaii. Harbor survivor Yuell Chandler was Oct. 10 at attacks on Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. There the National Memorial in 1941 and the Battle of he not only visited the Cemetery of the Pacific. Iwo Jima from February memorial but signed National Archieves The event in the his- to March of 1945. autographs and told his A torpedoed Japanese destroyer photographed through periscope of U.S.S. Wahoo toric Punchbowl Cem- While in the Navy he stories. or U.S.S. Nautilus in June 1942. etery was attended by served in Vietnam dur- “The tourists loved U.S. Navy Sailors, friends ing which he retired. hearing his stories, he launcher. Returning to U.S. East Coast in Sep- and family members of “He told the story of was there at minimum northern Japan in June tember 1945, Barb was Chandler, who passed how he actually tripped three times a week,” Barb 1945 for its 12th war pa- generally inactive un- away on Oct. 2 at the age over a box of grenades said Taylor. “He served trol, both of these weap- til formally decommis- of 95. the Japanese had set as a volunteer for over From Page 5 ons were used to sink sioned in February 1947. An overview of Yuell for a trap, luckily none 28 years, leaving many small craft and bombard The intensified Cold War Chandler’s life was pro- of them exploded,” wonderful memories for shore facilities. brought Barb back into hostile ships in the lower vided by Pearl Harbor said Taylor. “The family the visitors he talked to Barbs torpedoes sank commission in December reaches of a harbor, boldly Survivors Liaison, Jim still has two of them he and even more impor- two more ships, a freighter 1951, and it performed penetrated the formidable Taylor, who spoke about saved, of course they are tantly those of the Na- and the escort Kaibokan training service until mid- screen. Riding dangerous- his experiences to those diffused and are harm- tional Park Service and No. 112, and some of its January 1954. Barb then ly, surfaced, in shallow wa- in attendance. less.” the employees from Pa- crew made raid ashore underwent conversion to ter, the Barb launched her Chandler was born According to Taylor, cific Historic Parks.” that destroyed a railroad the streamlined Guppy torpedoes into the enemy April 28, 1918 in Rich- Chandler found himself Aileen Utterbyke, train. configuration and oper- group to score devastating mond, Va, where he in another dangerous CEO of Pacific Historic Barb ended World War ated briefly on trials and hits on the major targets, started off his military incident during his time Parks, remarked about II among the dozen top- training from August until thereafter retiring at high career by joining the in Iwo Jima in which he the many years Chan- scoring U.S. submarines December 1954, when it speed on the surface in U.S. Army in March 1939 found himself sleeping dler spent volunteering. in terms of ships sunk, and was loaned to Italy and re- a full hour’s run through and then later enlisting on top of a buried dud “For Pacific Histor- third in terms of tonnage. named Enrico Tazzoli. uncharted, heavily mined as a Seabee in the U.S. explosive under his bed. ic Parks, Yuell “Bob” If a disputed credit for The submarine served and rock obstructed wa- Navy where he retired as Following his time at Chandler was like fam- another ship is counted, actively with the Italian ters. Inexorable in combat, a chief petty officer. war he became a help- ily to us,” said Utterbyke. Barb would have ranked Navy until 1972 and was the Barb also braved the “Of the ceremonies ing hand to his ship- “He was very dedicated first in the latter category. sold for scrapping in April perils of a topical typhoon I have participated in mates. Chandler helped in what he did. His drive After returning to the 1975. to rescue fourteen British this was the first one them obtain benefits was to share his experi- and Australian prisoners that I was actually par- they were to receive and ences with the visitors of war who had survived ticipating in the burial provided guidance to who came throughout considerable resources the torpedoing and sinking of a fellow Seabee,” said fellow Pearl Harbor sur- the parks.” to improving the quality of a hostile transport ship Navy Utilitiesman 2nd vivors on medical care At the end of the cer- Cold War of their submarine force, en route from Singapore Class Jeremy Orndolf, and equipment. emony Chief Chandler which throughout the to the Japanese Empire. assigned to Joint Base “He helped with all received full military From Page 5 Cold War was much larger Determined in carrying Honors and Ceremo- the paperwork which honors for his dedica- than the U.S. Submarine the fight to the enemy, the nies. “It was an honor to can be very difficult, ob- tion and service includ- and providing early indi- Force. Barb has achieved an illus- be a part of this, know- viously he cared for his ing a rifle salute by the cations of any potential By the 1980s, Soviet sub- trious record of gallantry in ing that we are saying shipmates,” said Taylor. Joint Base Honors and surprise attack on the U.S. marines had narrowed, action, reflecting the high- farewell to one of our Chandler retired dur- Ceremonial Guard and As the Cold War pro- but not eliminated, the est credit upon her valiant own.” ing the Vietnam War in the playing of Taps by a gressed, the Soviet Navy submarine technology officers and men and upon Chandler served in October 1962 and later Navy bugler. His family expanded substantially in gap. The U.S. Navy count- the United States Naval many battles during his volunteered at the Na- was presented with the size and capability. ed on the superiority of its Service.” service in the military tional Park Service and national ensign during a Concerned about U.S. submarines and, above Another Mare Island including the Japanese the Arizona Memorial flag presentation. overhaul gave Barb a larg- submarine superiority, all, its submariners in the er deck gun and a rocket the Soviet Union devoted event of hostilities.

Fluckey Navy College information From Page 5 of the latter year. During five war patrols Cmdr. Fluckey’s initiative and agressiveness cost the enemy at least 16 ships, many small craft and facilities ashore, earning a Medal of Honor and four Navy Crosses for himself, and Presiden- tial Unit Citations and the Navy Unit Commendation for Barb. In August 1945 Cmdr. Fluckey became Prospective Commanding Officer of the new submarine Dogfish, then under construction at Groton, Conn. However, this assignment ended after a few months and he began duty in Washington, D.C., first in the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, then at the War Plans Division and, begin- ning in late 1945, as Personal Aide to the Chief of Naval Operations, Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz. In June 1947 he again received a seagoing command, the modernized submarine Halfbeak. From 1949 to 1950 Fluckey served on the staff of Commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet and from October 1950 to July 1953 was U.S. Naval Attache at Lisbon, Portugal. Command of Submarine Division 52 in 1953 to 1954 was followed, af- ter his promotion to the rank of Captain, by command of the submarine tender Sperry and of Submarine Squad- ron Five. During the later 1950s Captain Fluckey was assigned to the Naval Academy, attended the National War Col- lege and served with the National Security Council. Selection for promotion to Rear Admiral in mid-1960 was followed by tours as Commander Amphibious Group Four, presidency of the Board of Inspection and Survey and a temporary assignment as Task Force Di- rector of the Shipyards Appraisal Group. In June 1964 Rear Admiral Fluckey became Com- mander Submarine Force, Pacific, and in July 1966 he reported as Director of Naval Intelligence. Two years later he became Chief of the Military Assistance Advi- sory Group, Portugal. Fluckey retired from active duty at the beginning of August 1972. He died in 2007 at age 93. THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, October 31, 2013 7 Morale, Welfare and Recreation happenings Wobble Gobble 5K Nov. 13 The Wobble Gobble 5K Run is Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Kings Bay Fitness Com- Liberty call plex. Sign-ups start at 6:30 a.m. with the race beginning event, wedding or holiday at 7 a.m. Bring a canned food party. Stop by and check it item for donation, which will out. Someone always is ready benefit Camden House. For to assist you with your special more information call (912) occasion. Contact Magnolia’s 573-3990. at (912) 573-4559. ■ Movie Under the Stars ■ Tae Kwon Do — It’s at the —On Saturday, Nov. 9 at Fitness Complex Tuesdays about 7 p.m. at Youth Center and Thursdays, 5:15 to 6:15 Ballfields, free admission p.m. for 7 year olds and with the feature presenta- under, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. for 8 tion showing Despicable Me to 12 and 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. 13 2 (PG). Bring your own lawn to adult. For more informa- chairs, blankets and your tion, call (912) 573-3990. own movie snacks. For more ■ Domino’s — Like Kings information, (912) 573-4564. Bay Domino’s on Facebook to ■ Magnolia’s of Kings Bay receive “code phrases,” daily — Beautiful and spacious specials, upcoming events and rooms are available to make corporate promos. (912) 510- your next event perfect. It’s 5400. www.facebook.com/ Periscope file photo never too early to plan your kingsbaydominos. You can support Kings Bay’s Child and Youth programs though the Combined Federal Campaign. available for open viewing. For letter of enrollment must be the latest information, call (912) provided. Birth certificate must 573-4548. be available for confirmation of Youth Camp signup to start ■ Winter Break 2013 at the age. IA’s must provide orders. Youth Center — Camp runs Single/Dual Military must pro- Fall Camp Registration at ■ Free Movies for the Kids Dec. 23 to Jan. 10, but is closed vide dependent care form at the Youth Center. Camp runs Weekend — Movies at 1 p.m. Christmas Day and New Years time of registration. Breakfast, from Nov. 25 to 29, but is closed Just for kids for November are Monsters Day, for kindergarteners to 12 lunch andsnacks will be pro- Thanksgiving. Camp is for kin- University Nov. 2 and 3, Epic Nov. years old. SAC patrons, single/ vided. No outside food allowed. dergartener to 12-year-olds. or student letter of enrollment 9 and 10, Hotel Transylvania dual military, wounded/fallen For more information, call (912) SAC patrons, single/dual mili- must be provided. Birth certifi- Nov. 16 and 17, Despicable Me warriors, and IA’s registration 573-2380. Navy Child & Youth tary, wounded/fallen warriors, cate must be available for confir- 2 Nov. 23 and 24 and Turbo Nov. begins Dec. 2. Active duty with programs welcome children of and IA’s registration begins Nov. mation of age. IA’s must provide 30 and Dec. 1. Movie sched- working or student spouse and all abilities. 4. Active duty with working or orders. Single/Dual Military ule is listed in Facebook under DoD employees, registration ■ The Combined Federal student spouse and DoD em- must provide dependent care the events tab on mwrkingsbay begins Dec. 9 and DoD contrac- Campaign season has started ployees, registration begins Nov. form at time of registration. No page. All youth under 18 years tors and all others will start on — Kings Bay’s Child and Youth 12 and DoD Contractors and all outside food allowed. Breakfast, of age must be accompanied by Dec. 16. Register 8 a.m. to noon Program team are two of the others will start Nov. 18. Register lunch and snack will be provid- a parent or adult. Snacks foods and 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday to organizations you can support 8 a.m. to noon, Monday to Fri- ed. For more information, call and beverages are available for Friday, except holidays. Cost is with your giving. The num- day. Cost is based on total fam- (912) 573-2380. Navy Child & purchase. If 15 minutes after based on total family income. bers are Youth Center School ily income. Most recent LES/ Youth programs welcome chil- the scheduled start time no one Most recent LES/pay stub for Age Care #37328 and Child pay stub for sponsor and spouse dren of all abilities. comes in, the movie area will be sponsor and spouse or student Development Center #47018.

Photos by Laura Jefferson From left top, Seabees EO2 Michael Ivey, SW1 Troy Grau, bottom, EA3 Kyle Dechy and Operations Chief Steven Maldonado carried out the haunted house. Photo by Laura Jefferson not leave disappointed. On the last night Seabees and volunteers gather in front of the haunted house, located in base housing. Screams could be heard Haunted in the distance, while adults and children ran From Page 1 from the house. Although the Seabees to this project for the last contributed hundreds four years, was given the of hours of labor to the opportunity to design the haunted house, they said layout in his last week at the project would not have Kings Bay. been successful without “My husband and I were the support of their spous- stationed here right before es and children. Together, the haunted house began,” they were all able to con- Ivey’s wife, Kaleigh, said. tribute to the fun and fear “He immediately jumped of the Halloween season. right into it, and loved it The contribution of the ever since.” Seabees will continue. In a Once completed, some few weeks, they will work patrons waited nearly 20 with Morale, Welfare and minutes in the crisp night Recreation to transform air to experience the fright the haunted house into a of the Seabee’s haunted laser tag arena for single, house. Those who found active duty members to the courage to go in did enjoy.

Photo by Laura Jefferson Seabee wives Jessica Lincoln, left, and Jennifer Maldonado support the Haunted House by selling admission tickets. 8 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, October 31, 2013 Pirates Cove Galley menus Friday Fruit Flavored Gelatin Lunch Refried Beans Ready-to-eat Cereal Breakfast Assorted Breads & Corn Chowder Taco Bar Eggs and Omelets to Breakfast Juice Bar Spreads Country Fried Steak Dinner Order Ready-to-eat Cereal Asst. Fruit Bar Cream Gravy Minestrone Soup Grilled Bacon Eggs & Omelets to Order Assorted Beverage Bar Baked Fish Baked Italian Sausage Asst. Instant Oatmeal & Waffles w/Asst. Syrups Pastry Bar Tartar Sauce Meat, Marinara & Clam Grits Grilled Bacon Dinner Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Sauces Rolled Oats Soft/Hard Cooked Eggs Minestrone Soup Rice Pilaf Boiled Pasta French Toast w/Asst. Asst. Instant Oatmeal / Asst. Pizza Steamed Peas and Carrots Calico Corn Syrups Grits Asst. Wings Louisiana Squash Steamed Broccoli Sausage Patties Grits French Fries Healthy Choice Salad Bar Healthy Choice Salad Bar Cottage Fried Potatoes Sausage Gravy Baked Beans Asst. Salad Dressings Assorted Salad Dressings Asst. Yogurt Biscuits Healthy Choice Salad Bar Assorted Fruit Bar Toasted Garlic Bread Pastry Bar Hash Brown Potatoes Assorted Salad Dressings Assorted Condiments Assorted Dessert Lunch Pastry Bar Assorted Desserts Hot Rolls Asst. Fruit Bar Chicken Noodle Soup Asst. Yogurt Assorted Fruit Bar Assorted Desserts Assorted Breads & Fried Shrimp Lunch Assorted Breads & Assorted Breads & Spreads Hot Rolls Chicken Noodle Soup Spreads Spreads Assorted Beverage Bar Creole Macaroni Thursday BBQ Chicken Assorted Beverage Bar Assorted Beverage Bar Franconia Potatoes Breakfast Tempura Battered Shrimp Lunch speed line Rice Pilaf Breakfast Juice Bar Sweet Potato Fries Chicken Wings Simmered Carrots Ready-to-eat Cereals Baked Mac & Cheese Pizza Steamed Peas Eggs & Omelets To Order Green Bean Almandine Potato Bar Healthy Choice Salad Bar Grilled Bacon Simmered Succotash Dinner Assorted Salad Dressings Asst. Instant Oatmeal / Healthy Choice Salad Bar Vegetable Soup Assorted Condiments Grits Assorted Salad Dressings Baked Ham w/Honey Cocktail Sauce Rolled Oats Corn Bread Muffins Glaze Assorted Desserts Sausage Patties Assorted Desserts Roast Turkey Asst. Fruit Bar Cottage Fried Potatoes Asst. Fruit Bar Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Assorted Breads & French Toast / Asst. Assorted Breads & Candied Sweet Potatoes Spreads Syrups Spreads Cajun Style Black-Eye Assorted Beverage Bar Pastry Bar Assorted Beverage Bar Peas Lunch speed line Asst. Yogurt Lunch speed line Southern Style Greens Chicken Pattie Sandwich Lunch Grilled Cheese Burger Healthy Choice Salad Bar Philly Cheese Steak Sand- Italian Wedding Soup Grilled Hamburgers Assorted Salad Dressings wich Chicken Parmesan BBQ Chicken Corn Bread Grilled Peppers & Onions Meat Sauce Pulled Pork Assorted Desserts Baked Beans Boiled Spaghetti BBQ Ribs Asst. Fruit Bar Chili Roasted Potatoes Bratwurst Assorted Breads & Wednesday Cheese Sauce Steamed Broccoli Cole Slaw Sunday Spreads Breakfast Sandwich Bar Italian Kidney Beans Baked Beans Brunch Assorted Beverage Bar Breakfast Juice Bar Cold Cut Sandwich Healthy Choice Salad Macaroni Salad Chicken Noodle Soup Ready-to-eat Cereal Dinner Assorted Salad Dressings Potato Salad Cannonball Sandwich Eggs & Omelets To Order Cheddar Cheese Soup Garlic Bread Burger Bar Grilled Polish Sausage Pancakes w/Asst. Syrups Beef Stroganoff Assorted Desserts Dinner French Fries Corned Beef Hash Fried Catfish w/Tartar Asst. Fruit Bar Asian Stir Fry Grilled Peppers and Grilled Bacon Sauce Assorted Breads & Sweet and Sour Pork Onions Asst. Instant Oatmeal & Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Spreads Oriental Pepper Steak Oven Fried Bacon Grits Buttered Egg Noodles Assorted Beverage Bar Fried Rice Eggs to Order Soft/Hard Cooked Eggs Seasoned Corn Lunch speed line Steamed Rice Breakfast Juice Bar Hash Browned Potatoes Herbed Broccoli Chicken Pattie Sandwich Chinese Mixed Vegetables Ready-to-eat Cereal Asst. Yogurt Toasted Parmesan Bread Philly Cheese Steak Sand- Egg Rolls Grilled Sausage Patties Pastry Bar Healthy Choice Salad Bar wich Healthy Choice Salad Bar Healthy Choice Salad Bar Lunch Assorted Salad Dressings Grilled Pepper and Onions Assorted Salad Dressings Assorted Salad Dressings Chicken Gumbo Cocktail Sauce Chili Hot Rolls Assorted Desserts Fried Fish Hot Rolls Cheese Sauce Assorted Desserts Asst. Fruit Bar Grilled Chicken Breast Buttermilk Biscuits Baked Beans Asst. Fruit Bar Assorted Breads & Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Assorted Desserts Sandwich Bar Assorted Breads & Spreads Wild Rice Asst. Fruit Bar Cold Cut Sandwiches Spreads Assorted Beverage Bar Chicken Gravy Assorted Breads & Dinner Assorted Beverage Bar Pastry Bar Pinto Beans Spreads Cream of Broccoli Soup Dinner Tuesday Mixed Vegetables Assorted Beverage Bar Fried Catfish w. Tartar Asparagus Caliente Breakfast Healthy Choice Salad Bar Sauce Roast Prime Rib Breakfast Juice Bar Assorted Salad Dressings Galley hours Ready-to-eat Cereals Braised Pork Chops Fried Shrimp Corn Bread Monday through Friday Asst. Instant Oatmeal / Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Cocktail sauce Assorted Desserts Breakfast 6 to 7:30 a.m. Grits Tossed Green Rice Rosemary Potatoes Asst. Fruit Bar Lunch 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 Waffles w/asst. syrups Fried Okra Rice Pilaf Assorted Breads & p.m. Cream of Wheat Simmered Carrots Corn on the Cob Spreads Dinner 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Simmered Carrots Eggs/Omelets to Order Assorted Beverage Bar Weekends and holidays Healthy Choice Salad Bar Grilled Bacon Assorted Salad Dressings Healthy Choice Salad Bar Lunch speed line No breakfast served Assorted Salad Dressings Soft/Hard Cooked Eggs Corn Dogs Brunch - 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 Cheesy Bread Buttermilk Biscuits Assorted Desserts Assorted Desserts Grilled Hamburgers p.m. Asst. Fruit Bar Cottage Fried Potatoes Grilled Cheeseburgers Dinner - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Asst. Fruit Bar Sausage Gravy Assorted Breads & Assorted Breads & French Fries Menu items subject to Spreads Asst. Yogurt Baked Beans change. Spreads Pastry Bar Assorted Beverage Bar Assorted Beverage Bar Burger Bar Lunch Dinner Cheese Potato Soup Beef Rice Soup Monday Pot Roast Steamed Rice Breakfast Chicken Cordon Blue Hot & Spicy Chicken Breakfast Juice Bar Brown Gravy Roast Pork Ready-to-eat Cereal Wild Rice Simmered Egg Noodles Saturday Asst. Oatmeal Au Gratin Potatoes Yellow Squash Brunch Grits Mixed Vegetables Steamed Green Beans Logging Soup Soft/Hard Cooked Eggs Simmered Cauliflower Healthy Choice Salad Bar Fried Chicken Tenders Eggs to Order Healthy Choice Salad Bar Assorted Salad Dressings Corn Dogs Omelets to Order Assorted Salad Dressings Biscuits Potatoes O’Brien French Toast w/Asst. Biscuits Assorted Desserts Breakfast Juice Bar Syrups Assorted Desserts Asst. Fruit Bar Ready-to-eat Cereal Grilled Bacon Asst. Fruit Bar Assorted Breads & Oven Fried Bacon Fresh Fruit Salad Assorted Breads & Spreads Waffles w/ Asst. Syrup Breakfast Burritos Spreads Assorted Beverage Bar Eggs & Omelets to Order Hash Brown Potatoes Assorted Beverage Bar Mixed Vegetables Pastry Bar Lunch speed line Healthy Choice Salad Bar Asst. Breads & Spreads Beef Enchiladas Thursday Assorted Salad Dressings Asst. Fruit Salad Chicken Quesadias Breakfast Assorted Desserts Asst. Yogurt Spanish Rice Breakfast Juice Bar THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, October 31, 2013 9

Up eriscope with Bill Wesselhoff It’s all about our submariners this week sually in this space, I pose a question, like, What town, I decided to change up and see what submariners to help me get started. The years listed are the years of do you put on your hamburger? or What’s a good and others have said about themselves. There’s a good military service, except in Churchill’s case, where the Umovie you’ve seen lately? With the Sub Vets in Web site, submarinesailor.com, that had some quotes dates are when he served as prime minister.

Cmdr. Howard Adm. Charles Winston Churchill Lt. James Michener Fleet Adm. Chester Adm. Hyman Gen. Collin Powell Gilmore Lockwood Prime Minister USN, WW II Nimitz Rickover USA, 1958-93 USN, 1920-43 USN, 1912-47 Great Britain Author, Tales of the USN, 1905-66 USN, 1918-82 “No one has done Medal of Honor “I can assure you 1945-47, ’51-55 South Pacific “We shall never for- “I believe it is the duty more to prevent con- “Take her down!” that they went down “Of all the branches “I saw the subma- get that it was our of each of us to act as flict, no one has made (Wounded by fighting and that of men in the forces riners, the way they submarines that if the fate of the world a greater sacrifice for machine gun fire and their brothers who there is none which stood aloof and silent, held the lines against depended on him. the cause for peace, unable to go below, survived them took a shows more devotion watching their pig- the enemy while Admittedly, one man than you, America’s Gilmore gave the grim toll of our sav- and faces grimmer boat with loving eyes. our fleets replaced by himself cannot do proud missile subma- order sacrificing him- age enemy to avenge perils than the sub- They are alone in the losses and repaired the job. However, rine family. You stand self so his submarine their deaths.” mariners.” Navy... the submari- wounds.” one man can make tall among our heroes could dive to safety.) ners! In the entire fleet a difference.” of the Cold War.” they stand apart!” Shoe drive Holiday mail delivery Children in Djibouti, Africa, will receive boxes of shoes provided by students of Mary Lee Clark deadlines announced Elementary School. Kierra and Corwin Birt decided to help less American Forces Press Service of various destinations. fortunate children after their Military Postal Service USPS is offering a dis- father, ETC Michael Birt, who is Agency officials recom- count on its largest Prior- stationed in Djibouti, told them mend that parcel post ity Mail Flat Rate box at stories of children playing soccer packages for service $14.85. The price includes and other games barefooted. The members overseas be a $2 per box discount for Birt children started a shoe drive mailed by Nov. 12 for de- military mail being sent to at school with the help of their livery by the holidays. APO/FPO/DPO destina- mother, Tiffany Birt, and school Officials at MPSA, an tions worldwide, officials sponsor Ranesha Harmond, the extension of the U.S. Post- said. school’s Military Family Life al Service, have published Priority Mail Flat Rate counselor. a chart at http://hqdainet. boxes are available free at Courtesy photo army.mil/mpsa/xmas. local post offices, or can htm that shows deadlines be ordered from USPS on- for various mailing op- line. Postage, labels and tions, broken down by the customs forms also are available online. APO/FPO/DPO numbers 10 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, October 31, 2013

Marine Corps photos Oct. 23, 1983, a Lebanese militiaman crashed a truck with 2,000 pounds of high explosives into the Marine barracks in Beirut, killing 241 Marines and other Americans. Corps remembers fallen in Beruit bombing By Staff Sgt. Shane Mellor Marine Corps Forces Africa ‘World changed forever’ The force of the explo- sion initially lifted the en- By Terri Moon Cronk “On Oct. 23, 1983, tire four-story structure, American Forces Press Service terror struck. At 6:22 shearing the bases of the a.m., extremists concrete support columns, The attack on the Marine barracks drove an explosives- each measuring fifteen feet in Beirut, Lebanon, on Oct. 23, 1983 laden truck into the in circumference and rein- became a harbinger of what is known Marine barracks forced by numerous one- today as the war on terror, said Ma- the likes of which and-three-quarter-inch rine Corps Commandant Gen. James had never been wit- steel rods. The airborne F. Amos, during a ceremony in Jack- nessed before. The Amos building then fell in upon sonville, N.C., to mark the 30th anni- massive explosion itself. versary of the attacks. shook the ground of This was the scene as de- The terrorist truck bomb took the the entire Beirut International Airport scribed in Eric Hammel’s lives of 241 service members. along with the souls of all the Marines The Root: The Marines in “The world we lived in and the fu- throughout the world,” Amos said. Beirut, August 1982-Febru- ture we knew of a secure environment “Two-hundred and forty-one Ma- ary 1984, the authoritative Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Mellor changed forever that morning of Oct. rines and American soldiers and sail- source on the 1983 Beirut Marine Sgt. Kyle Malmborg delivers remarks during 23,” Amos said. “The nation was not ors [who] volunteered to make a dif- bombing. a memorial ceremony Oct. 23 at the base chapel in expecting this. It was a new kind of ference” died in the attack, he added. This scene claimed the Stuttgart, Germany, for the Marines, Soldiers and warfare. The threat of radical extrem- “They volunteered to serve their life of 220 Marines, 18 Sail- Sailors killed in the Beirut bombing. ists being able to target military and country … to put the lives and free- ors and 3 Soldiers, most civilian personnel with weapons of doms of others before their own … 241 killed as they slept in their FORAF, gathering to hon- They know the high cost mass destruction for political, reli- of our finest, Amos said. “We honor racks. or the memory of those of fighting an enemy that gious and personal gains was a new each of them today.” Of those who witnessed Americans, have much in hates you for simply hav- way to attack the West. It was a cow- Beginning with the attacks in Bei- those nightmare events, common with the Marines ing a presence in their ardly act on freedom.” rut, extremists have attempted to de- two remain on active in Beirut. country. The early 1980s was a tumultuous stroy what makes the United States duty today. Non-commis- As the Marines of to- These Marines are liv- time of conflicting powers, Amos told great by attacking America at home sioned officers within Ma- day witnessed the event ing the lessons learned the audience of Marines, as well as and abroad, Amos pointed out. rine Corps Forces Europe played on the overhead on that fateful morning as families and friends of those killed in He recounted the 1996 Khobar Tow- and Africa organized a projector, they were re- they support the deploy- the attack. ers bombing in Saudi Arabia in which Beirut bombing memo- minded that history is not ment of Marines working “[That era] indeed became the har- a truck detonated alongside a build- rial Oct. 23 which remem- just an abstract class in with countries across Af- binger of more challenging times yet ing that housed U.S. Air Force person- bered those who lost their high school or a channel rica and Europe. The goal to come,” the general said. “Tensions nel, killing 19 and wounding 498. lives or were impacted by on television. is to share these lessons to were high across the world, the Cold He also recalled the 1998 attacks on the sad day in America’s The Marines in Beirut help bring and maintain War raged on, and radicalism sur- U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanza- history 30 years ago. were on a peace keeping stability to areas that are faced as a new threat to stability in the nia, in which 220 people were killed Most of the organiz- mission to restore order to unstable, just as it was 30 Middle East.” and more than 4,000 were wounded. ers were not alive when it Lebanon during a time of years ago. And, “when conflict ripped at the Amos also spoke of the 2000 bombing happened yet they felt a religious fighting between The NCOs were keep- peaceful coexistence of Lebanon, the of the USS Cole, berthed in Yemen, bond beyond the uniform. Christians and Muslims. ing with a tradition as old United States, France, Italy and Great which resulted in the deaths of 17 Sgt. Bryson M. Jones, An extremist from the ter- as the Marine Corps itself, Britain answered the call to assist,” American sailors and injured 39oth- one of the event organiz- rorist organization Islamic one that has been taught Amos said of the multinational peace- ers. ers and Washington Court Jihad was on a suicide mis- since the early days of ba- keeping force that went into Beirut. “On 9/11,” Amos said, “terror- House, Ohio native, said sion, driving a truck with sic training — history must Amos described how Marines at- ists attacked America, in New York, the NCOs thought it was as much as 21,000 pounds be remembered, honored tempted to serve as peace keepers at the fields of Shanksville, Pa., and the important to take a mo- of explosives. The reported and passed on. a time when the country was deeply Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000. We re- ment, remind their fellow reason for the attack was Memories such as the immersed in a civil war. member each of these well. We will Marines of “why we are the American presence Halls of Montezuma to the “They stood watch and patrolled never forgive, nor will we ever forget.” here, the Marine to the in the country during the events at Iwo Jima are still chaotic streets to provide a blanket In September 2012, he added, gun- left and the right of us and Lebanese Civil War. talked about today. of safety and security and comfort for men attacked the U.S. consulate in honoring those that came This story is an all too Memories of more re- the citizens of Lebanon. They stood Benghazi, Libya, killing four people, before us.” familiar story to the Ma- cent events such as the for freedom,” he said, adding that the including U.S. Ambassador J. Christo- Although 30 years had rines at this year’s memo- Beirut bombings or the Marines knew their protection of the passed, the Marines of rial, after 12 years of the battle of Fallujah must be citizens came with a risk. See Amos, Page 11 MARFOREUR and MAR- Global War on Terrorism. honored. Marines train in Romania

By Lance Cpl. Krista James “It shows the news and other networks Marine Corps Forces Europe that [the Marines] are here [promoting] partnerships with other forces,” said Lig- Marines and Sailors with Black Sea gens. Rotational Force 14 conducted training After the opening ceremony, the Ro- with Romanian soldiers from the 812th manian soldiers showed the Marines Mechanized Infantry Brigade in Bistrita, their various vehicles and weapons sys- Romania, Oct. 7 to 12. tems. Marines and soldiers ended the day Platinum Lynx kicked-off with an with rehearsals for the upcoming events. opening ceremony to begin the engage- The Marines and soldiers began work- ment and partnership between U.S. and ing together on mounted and dismounted Romanian forces. patrols, and a quick reaction force, which Marines, Sailors and Soldiers conduct- consisted of setting up cordons inside the ed mounted and dismounted patrols, a defense of operations, loading vehicles platoon live-fire exercise, movement- and patrolling, and patrolling on foot. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James to-contact, and concluded with a clos- Marines and Soldiers were able to Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, and Romanian soldiers with the 812th ing ceremony. The Marines and sailors adapt and overcome any challenges they Mechanized Infantry Brigade conduct a dismounted patrol as part of their week- also got to experience culture in the sur- encountered while training together in long training exercise, Platinum Lynx. rounding area with a cultural day held on new terrain. that Saturday. “In this training the dismounted patrol ing. “It’s to see how the [Marines] work, and The partnership between these two was better because in that area there is “The range was awesome because of for them to see how the Romanian forces forces tie-in with BSRF-14’s mission of not a lot of space to maneuver,” said Zan- how they made it in line with the trench- work,” said Zanfir. “It’s all about the coop- promoting regional stability and security, fir. “There are a lot of slopes so it was bet- ing, it gave Marines training with how eration between these two nations, and af- increasing military capacity and interop- ter for the soldiers to come on foot.” to basically dive in the trench and shoot ter the training to be better on both ends.” erability and maintaining partnerships Liggens said that, overall, there were from it,” said Liggens. “We had to adapt The training was beneficial for both the with their counterparts in Eastern Europe. many positive outcomes with the mount- because we are so used to shooting from Marines and Romanians. Romanian First Sergeant Florin Zanfir, ed and dismounted patrols. the prone, and we couldn’t do that so “I think that it will benefit us in the a squad leader with the 812th MIB, said “They were very good with communi- we had to get used to shooting in an un- future,” said Liggens. “It builds a longer that the opening ceremony was an intro- cation with radios,” said Liggens. “When stable position. It also let them know that lasting relationship so we’ll know how to duction of both forces, and helped them we were getting attacked they were able you can take a whole platoon and move work together, so now it won’t be so dif- get to know each other better. to gain enough distance so if an impro- them either simultaneously or at differ- ficult for them to understand the way we “The opening ceremony is good be- vised explosive device [were to go off], it ent times.” do things, and for us to understand the cause we have to respect the countries would only affect one vehicle compared The last training event of the week was way that they do things.” that we have to work alongside; we have to all of them.” movement-to-contact which started off The week-long exercise was concluded to know each other, the techniques, tac- The following day the Marines and sol- with a mounted patrol, followed by Ma- with a closing ceremony. tics and procedures better,” said Zanfir. diers participated in a live-fire exercise rines and soldiers walking up a hill where The Romanian forces expressed grati- Cpl. Roderic Liggens, an infantryman which consisted of buddy-rushing and they had to work together to cordon off tude for the partnership and training with BSRF-14 and Washington, D.C. na- movement-under-fire. the surrounding area from IED’s. To com- evolutions conducted during the week. tive, said that the opening ceremony was Liggens said that the platoon live-fire plete the exercise, Marines and soldiers The Marines expressed their gratitude by a presentation to welcome the Marines to proved to be a challenge because the Ma- were ambushed and then had to find a offering gifts to some of the Romanian Bistrita. rines had to adapt to a new way of shoot- weapon’s casualty. soldiers. THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, October 31, 2013 11 USS Rentz confiscates 1,000 kg. of cocaine From USS Rentz Public Affairs

Less than a week after arriving on station fol- lowing a port visit in Pan- ama, USS Rentz (FFG 46) and embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment and helicop- Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker ter squadron disrupted a The guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) and the shipment of 1,000 kg. of Brazilian navy frigate BNS Rademaker (F 49) maneuver cocaine off the coast of during the UNITAS multinational maritime exercise. Naval History and Heritage Command photo Colombia in coordination USS Forrestal (CV-59) at anchor in Suda Bay, Crete, June 1978. with the Colombian navy South to the quick re- clair M. Harris said. Oct. 9. sponse of our Colombian Rentz is currently de- Rentz worked closely partners,” Cmdr. Lance ployed to the 4th Fleet with the Colombian navy Lantier, commanding of- area of operations in sup- operating in the region ficer of USS Rentz said. port of Operation Martillo Forrestal sold for scap to detect and intercept The seizure is worth an which began in Jan. 2012. the high-speed vessel estimated street value of Operation Martillo From Naval Sea Systems suspected of smuggling $80 million. (Spanish for ‘hammer’) Command Office of Corporate Communication narcotics in international “This disruption was a targets illicit trafficking waters. significant event in pre- routes in coastal waters The Navy awarded a Once Rentz detected venting a substantial along the Central Ameri- $0.01 delivery order Oct. and confirmed the loca- amount of drugs from be- can isthmus, and is an 22 for dismantling and re- tion of the suspect boat, ing smuggled into the US international, interagency cycling ex-USS Forrestal the Colombian navy and is a perfect example operation led by Joint (AVT 59). quickly intercepted the of the teamwork and joint Interagency Task Force- The delivery order was boat and discovered the operations we conduct South, a component of made under an indefinite- illegal contraband. The everyday with our partner U.S. Southern Command delivery, indefinite-quan- drugs were taken back to nations to support Op- (USSOUTHCOM). tity contract to All Star Colombia. eration Martillo counter Since Operation Martil- Metals for the towing, dis- “We are pleased by the transnational organized lo started, 318,133 pounds mantling and recycling of overall success of the op- crime operations,” Com- of cocaine, 25,052 pounds conventionally powered eration. From the intelli- mander, U.S. Naval Forces of marijuana worth an es- aircraft carriers stricken gence received from Joint Southern Command/U.S. timated $40 billion have from the Naval Vessel Reg- Navy photo Interagency Task Force 4th Fleet, Rear Adm. Sin- been confiscated. ister. Crew members fight fires and explosions on the The price of the delivery USS Forrestal’s flight deck, in the Gulf of Tonkin, order reflects the net price July 29, 1967. The conflagration took place as heav- out all of Afghanistan.” proposed by All Star Met- ily-armed and fueled aircraft were being prepared Amos When Marines respond to crises, they als, which considered the for combat missions over North Vietnam. remain strong, and ready to respond and estimated proceeds from answer the nation’s call, Amos said. the sale of the scrap metal From Page 10 Since the fateful day of the Beirut at- to be generated from dis- tacks, the Marines have stayed consistent mantling. Tragedy struck in pher Stevens. in character and courage, and those traits In May 2012, the Navy “Not only are these world-changing have “not wavered and never will,” he solicited proposals for the events, but they are very personal to all of said. award of up to three con- ’67 flight deck fire us here today,” Amos said. “Across the globe, extremists have at- tracts for the dismantling U.S. troops responded in countries tempted to plot against our freedom and and recycling of inactive From navy.mil as the huge, 80,000-ton such as Yemen, Somalia, Mali, Libya, Af- our democracy. They have tested our re- conventionally-powered ship cut a wake through ghanistan and Iraq, he said. solve as a nation. Those men who died 30 aircraft carriers. The day was a typical the calm waters of the “Today, our Marines remain forward- years ago would be proud to know that All Star Metals is the one for the 5,000 offi- Gulf of Tonkin. deployed,” Amos said. “Marine expedi- we have never relented,” Amos told the first of three successful cers and enlisted men Overhead, the hot, tionary units are stationed around the audience members, who responded with offerors to receive its fa- of the attack aircraft globe — the 26th, the 13th and the 31st cries of “Oorah!” carrier USS Forrestal See Fire, Page 12 Marines continue to train security forces “We have never backed down, and we See Forrestal, Page 12 and deny terrorists safe havens through- never will,” he said. 12 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, October 31, 2013 Dahlgren’s tech history celebrates diversity By John J. Joyce diverse jazz, rhythm and listic Missile and Naval NSWC Dahlgren Division blues, and African-Puerto Air and Missile Defense Corporate Communications Rican (Bomba) bands Commands to provide played music in support everything from initial re- Navy scientists and en- of the event’s theme: “Re- quirements to delivered gineers, famous for build- flecting the Past... Build- products. For example, ing the future fleet, looked ing the Future.” the command’s scientists back at their history while Many of the NSWCDD and engineers train Sail- celebrating the 95th Anni- scientists and engineers in ors from the Aegis Train- versary of Dahlgren Naval attendance routinely take ing and Readiness Center base on Diversity Day Oct. their technical expertise to on how to use those prod- 16. sea aboard ships and into ucts. Naval weapons technol- war zones to ensure U.S. “Analysis of what is go- ogy artifacts, including the warfighters can fight, win ing on in the world is part first gun tested at Dahl- and come home safely. of what another sister gren 95 years ago, bring Today’s leaders in command here at Dahl- history to life. pulsed power and di- gren does,” explained The World War I era rected energy were also Smith. “The Joint Warfare seven-inch 45 caliber trac- among those who listened Analysis Center ensures tor mounted artillery gun intently while Smith and optimal employment of on display seemed to rel- the command’s new tech- our systems and leads to ish its role in igniting the nical director, Dennis new requirements and command’s history, as Na- McLaughlin, recounted new systems as the world val Surface Warfare Center the history of the base now Navy file photo changes. Through our col- Dahlgren Division Com- known as Naval Support A 1918 file photo shows the first gun fired at Naval Weapons Station Dahlgren. The laborative efforts, we are mander Capt. Michael Facility Dahlgren. World War I-era 7-inch, 45-caliber tractor-mounted gun will be reconditioned and providing innovative en- Smith spoke to personnel “Throughout the de- placed on display during Rear Adm. John Dahlgren’s 200th birthday commemora- hancements, analysis and gathered on the parade cades, the Dahlgren Na- tion scheduled for Nov. 13. designs that are making a field. val Laboratory has been a difference to ensure opti- “The game-changing leader in naval weapons mand Wounded Warrior also grateful to the many is our co-location with our mal support for our warf- technology developed technology,” said Smith. Program. “I salute the members of the local com- sister commands,” said ighters and the Fleet.” here is truly amazing,” “Looking back on the Dahlgren Division human munity who invested their Smith later in the day at The NSWCDD com- said Smith. “From the first many achievements of resource office and Equal futures in supporting the another 95th Anniversary mander emphasized that shot fired over the Po- the past helps us to plan Employment Opportunity Navy at NSWC Dahlgren. Celebration sponsored it takes a diverse, multi- tomac River Test Range for the scientific and en- office for your success in Their diversity of thought by the Dahlgren Heritage talented workforce to in 1918, to today’s testing gineering advancements hiring wounded warriors coupled with their diver- Foundation at the Univer- meet the needs of today’s and development of the that will propel the Navy and making sure they are sity of cultures and back- sity of Mary Washington- warfighters and provide electromagnetic railgun into the future.” assured of their value to grounds have been key to Dahlgren Campus. innovation solutions for and everything in be- Smith and McLaughlin the division and the great- our mission success.” “By working together in the demands facing our tween, we have used our reflected on the impact er Navy mission.” Throughout its history, partnership, we support future Fleet. scientific and engineering of Dahlgren’s diversity on “We are indebted to Dahlgren scientists and the full spectrum of Navy The command’s ability expertise to impact our the command’s rich tech- men and women who engineers provided the defensive combat sys- to bring together the best nation’s defense at home nological history. came here from universi- Navy’s core technical ca- tems needs to counter the and brightest profession- and abroad.” “I have seen first-hand ties and labs all across the pability for the integration threats from ballistic mis- als from a broad spectrum Volunteers from groups the benefits of hiring country bringing their di- of sensors, weapons, and siles, to aircraft, to cruise of backgrounds and cul- such as the National Soci- disabled veterans,” said verse ideas and their fer- their associated weapon missiles as well as provid- tures is critical to address ety of Black Engineers and McLaughlin, who led the vor for advancing science, and combat systems into ing strike capabilities and today’s challenges and the Hispanic Association Navy’s Disabled Veteran technology engineering surface ships and vehicles. Naval Surface Fire Sup- ensure our readiness for interacted with govern- Outreach efforts and later and mathematics as well “What makes the war- port,” he said. the Navy’s future mission ment civilians, contractors served as director of the as operational support fare center here at Dahl- NSWC Dahlgren works needs anywhere around and military members as Naval Sea Systems Com- skills,” said Smith. “We are gren particularly effective closely with Aegis Bal- the globe.

fore the end of the year. Navy civilian personnel Fire Forrestal will be on site full time to monitor the contractor’s From Page 11 From Page 11 performance during dis- mantling of the ship. tropical sun beat down from a clear cility security clearance, Forrestal was decom- sky. It was just about 10:50 a.m., July which is required prior to missioned Sept. 11, 1993, 29, 1967. contract award. After the after more than 38 years of The launch that was scheduled for initial award of one carrier service. a short time later was never made. to each successful offeror, On June 16, 1999, the Lt. Cmdr. Robert “Bo” Browning the Navy has the capabil- Navy announced the ship one of the pilots due for launch with ity of scrapping additional would be available for many others, he was seated in the conventionally-powered donation to an eligible cockpit of his fueled and armed Sky- aircraft carriers over a five- organization for use as hawk; the plane was spotted way aft, year period under delivery a museum or memorial. to port. orders competed between However, no viable appli- Lt. Cmdr. John S. McCain III said the three contractors. cations were received and later he heard a “whooshy” sound All Star Metals will now the vessel was removed then a “low-order explosion” in front develop its final tow plan from donation hold in De- of him. Suddenly, two A-4s ahead of for the Navy’s approval cember 2003 and redesig- his plane were engulfed in flaming Navy photo for the tow of ex-Forrestal nated for disposal. JP-5. Jet fuel spewed from them. Crewmen onboard USS Forrestal and its airwing battle the July 29, 1967 from its current berth at The first of the “super- A bomb dropped to the deck and blaze on the carrier’s flight deck. the Navy’s inactive ship carriers,” Forrestal was rolled about six feet and came to rest facility in Philadelphia to launched Dec. 11, 1954, by in a pool of burning fuel. leg get to sick bay, then returned to the flight deck fire was out. All Star Metals’ facility in Newport News Shipbuild- The awful conflagration, which the flight deck. At 12:45, stubborn fires remained Brownsville. ing and Drydock Co., and was to leave 132 Forrestal crewmen “Back aft of the island, we started on the 01 and 02 levels and in han- The ship is expected to commissioned Sept. 29, dead, 62 more injured and two miss- throwing missiles and rockets over gar bay three. depart Philadelphia be- 1955. ing and presumed dead, had begun. the side,” he recounted later. “After At 1:48 p.m., Forrestal reported As the searing flames, fed by the that was done, I looked around for that the fires in the 01, 02 and 03 lev- spreading JP-5, spread aft and began some of my buddies on the line crew els still burned, but that all the ship’s to eat at the aircraft spotted around and I could find only one. So we de- machinery and steering equipment the deck, Lt. Cmdr. Browning es- cided to help them fight the fire and were operational. caped from his plane. He ducked got the fire hoses back aft and went At 2:12 p.m., the after radio com- under the tails of two Skyhawks to fight the plane fires. My buddy partment was evacuated because spotted alongside his and ran up the and I stayed back aft for I don’t know of dense smoke and water. “All fires flight deck toward the island area. how long. We got separated and out on 01 level, port side,” the ship Twice, explosions knocked him off some officer said later to leave.” reported. balance. But he made it. With strength born of adversity, At 2:47 p.m. the compartment The fire soon enveloped all the air- 130-pound Lt. Otis Kight single- fires continued but progress was be- craft in its wake. handedly carried a 250-pound ing made. Forrestal was steaming It spread to the fantail, to decks bomb to the edge of the hangar deck toward a rendezvous with the hospi- below. Bombs and ammunition and threw it over the side. tal ship USS Repose (AH 16). were touched off in the midst of ear- Lt. j.g. Robert Cates, the carrier’s At 3 p.m., the commander of Task ly fire-fighting efforts. Black, acrid explosive ordnance demolition of- Force 77 announced he was sending smoke boiled into the sky. ficer, recounted later how he had Forrestal to Subic Bay, Philippines, A chief petty officer, armed only “noticed that there was a 500-pound after the carrier rendezvoused with with a small fire extinguisher, ran to- bomb and a 750-pound bomb in Repose. ward the bomb that had dropped to the middle of the flight deck . . . that At 5:05, a muster of Forrestal crew- the flight deck. He was killed when were still smoking. They hadn’t det- men both in the carrier and aboard it exploded as were members of fire- onated or anything; they were just other ships was begun. Fires were fighting teams trying to wrestle fire setting there smoking. So I went up still burning in the ship’s carpenter hoses into position. Shrapnel from and defused them and had them jet- shop and on the main deck. the explosion was thrown a reported tisoned.” At 8:33 p.m., Forrestal reported 400 feet. Cates said one of his men, whom that fires on the 02 level were un- “There was a horrendous explo- he named only as Black, volun- der control but that fire fighting was sion that shook ‘Angel Two Zero,’ teered to be lowered by line through greatly hampered because of smoke ” said Lt. David Clement, pilot of a a hole in the flight deck to defuse a and heat. rescue helicopter from the carrier live bomb that had dropped to the At 12:20 a.m., July 30, all the fires USS Oriskany (CV 34). “It seemed 03 level, even though the compart- were out. Forrestal crewmembers as if the whole stern of the Forrestal ment was still on fire and full of continued to clear smoke and cool had erupted. Suddenly there were smoke. Black did the job. hot steel on the 02 and 03 levels. rafts, fuel tanks, oxygen tanks, trop Later, Cates had himself lowered It was time, now, to begin to assess tanks and debris of every descrip- into the compartment to attach a the damage. There were four gaping tion floating in the water below.” line to the bomb so it could be jet- holes in the flight deck where bombs Clement and others would be tisoned. exploded, pushing armored steel rescuing Forrestal crewmen who “We [Black and himself] started down and under much like an old- jumped, fell or were knocked from picking up everything we could find fashioned hole in a beer can. the carrier no less than five times that had explosives in it and started Stock was taken of the aircraft. It within an hour. throwing them over the side.,” Cates leveled off to a report of 26 either Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd said. “Some squadron pilots came destroyed or jettisoned and 31 more Class Bruce Mulligan, a 22-year-old up to me as we went aft. I don’t know damaged to some extent. VA-106 crewman, was all the way aft who they were [and] helped me take And it was time to arrive at a final on the flight deck when he heard ex- a Sidewinder missile off a burning toll of dead and injured. For hours, plosions. F-4. We just continued working our the muster of Forrestal men contin- He turned, saw a “fireball” coming way aft and taking what ordnance ued; it was made terrifically difficult at him and hit the deck. Somehow, we found off aircraft and throwing it because so many of the crew were he managed to get forward and was over the side.” scattered in other ships. headed for a fire hose when he was At 11:47 A.M., Forrestal reported Compiled and edited by John D. hit by shrapnel. the flight deck fire was under control. Burlage for Naval Aviation News, He helped a friend with a broken At 12:15, the ship sent word that 1967 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, October 31, 2013 13

Navy photo DoD photo Aircraft carriers USS Midway (CV-41), the USS Ranger (CV-61), the USS America The battleshp USS Wisconsin (BB-64) launches a BGM-109 Tomahawk missile against (CV-66) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) in Battle Force Zulu. a target in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. Air strikes, Tomahawks soften Saddam By Edward J. Marolda Boomer. These Marines Senior Historian, Naval and the Soldiers of the Historical Center Army’s 82nd Airborne Di- vision soon stood ready to As U.S. and allied defend Saudi Arabia. ground and air forces grew To provide these troops in strength on the Arabian with armored muscle, Peninsula during August eight special Fast Sealift 1990, naval forces put up Ships of the Military Sea- a strong shield to protect lift Command were dis- the country’s airfields and patched from the United three critical gulf ports; al States with hundreds of Jubayl and ad Dammam Abrams main battle tanks in Saudi Arabia and Mina and Bradley armored Sulman in Bahrain. fighting vehicles on board. An attack on these ports By early November 1990, by Saddam’s 700-plane the 173 ships involved in air force, 165-vessel navy, the sealift operation and or saboteurs could have the transport planes of the been devastating to the al- Military Airlift Command lied buildup. had deployed such strong On hand to counter air forces to Saudi Arabia that or surface vessel threats fears for the defense of the were cruisers equipped country largely evaporat- with the advanced Aegis ed. battle management sys- While taking full advan- tem, and carriers, battle- tage of the sea, naval forc- ships, destroyers, frigates, es of the UN coalition de- and other combatants nied the Iraqis access to it. DoD photo Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesse J. Johnson operating a lethal array In August, the United An M113 Armored Personnel Carrier towing another Marines with visit, board, search and seizure assault of aircraft, missiles, and Nations Security Coun- M113 APC disembarks from the Navy Ship Pollux, a force fastrope from an MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter guns. SEALs and Coast cil adopted resolutions Fast Sealift Ship designed to upgrade lift capability and onto the deck of a ship during a maritime interception Guard and Navy port se- that authorized coalition expand Army preposition afloat program. Ships like operation exercise. Marines used similar tactics to curity/harbor defense naval vessels to embargo these moved vehicles for Desert Storm. stop the Iraqi oil tanker Amuriyah. units guarded the ports. Iraqi overseas trade, with By Sep. 1, the naval con- armed force if necessary. dures. dence made low passes four-phase air, land, and Iraq. tingent in the region was The resolutions’ ad- Normally, the patrol over the ship and USS sea campaign plan that That day or soon after- formidable and included vocates hoped that the planes would spot a mer- Reasoner (FFG-1063) and would require the deploy- ward, attack, fighter, elec- three U.S. carriers, one embargo would induce chantman and direct co- Australian guided missile ment to the theater of tronic countermeasures battleship, six cruisers, Saddam to withdraw his alition surface units to her. frigate Darwin fired warn- 200,000 more American and other aircraft from five de- f o r c e s Once contact was made, ing shots across her bow, service men and women. carriers USS John F. Ken- stroy- from Ku- the commanding officer the vessel’s master still re- Additional units included nedy (CV-67), USS Sarato- ers, eight The Navy wait but of a warship would com- fused to heave to. Eventu- three additional carrier ga (CV-60), USS America frigates, at the municate with the master ally, helicopters lowered battle groups, another bat- (CV-66), USS Ranger (CV- and nu- l e a s t of the merchant vessel by Marines onto the ship and tleship, a Marine expedi- 61), USS Midway (CV-41), m e r o u s prevent radio and gather informa- with the reinforcement of tionary force, a Marine ex- and USS Theodore Roos- warships him tion about her identity, Navy SEALs, coastguards- peditionary brigade, more evelt (CVN-71) struck oth- from In the Cold War from im- point of origin, destina- men, and British and than 400 Air Force planes er enemy sites in Iraq. other co- porting tion, and cargo. American Sailors the allies and the Army’s VII Corps. In the next few weeks a l i t i o n Tenth in a series t a n k s , Boarding parties that took control. As these new forces Navy cruise missiles and navies. g u n s , routinely included Ameri- Saddam must have been headed for the Persian the bombs and missiles Other a n d can Sailors and Coast testing the coalition’s re- Gulf, Vice Adm. Stanley R. of Navy, Air Force and co- impor- planes. Guardsmen, the latter solve, for the ship carried Arthur replaced Vice Adm. alition aircraft destroyed tant units, including Sea- On Aug. 17, a Maritime members of Law Enforce- no prohibited cargo. She Mauz and took additional leadership and commu- bee construction battal- Interception Force, estab- ment Detachments, were was allowed to proceed. measures to prepare U.S. nications sites, air defense ions and hospital ships lished under Vice Adm. dispatched to suspicious The embargo patrol did naval forces for war. He radars, military depots, USNS Mercy (TAH-19) and Henry H. Mauz Jr., com- ships to investigate their not force the Iraqis to quit established Battle Force airfields, bridges, naval USNS Comfort (TAH-20), mander U.S. Naval Forces, manifests and cargo. Kuwait, but it did prevent Zulu in the Persian Gulf bases, and facilities con- staffed by Naval Reserve Central Command, began Those ships found carry- Saddam from acquiring and Battle Force Yankee nected with nuclear, bio- doctors, nurses, and other operating in the waters ing prohibited cargo were more arms, ammunition in the Red Sea. Carrier air logical, or chemical weap- medical support person- around Saudi Arabia. ordered to the ports of the and spare parts or sell oil squadrons practiced oper- ons throughout Iraq and nel, had arrived in the re- Eventually, warships coalition’s Arab members to finance his war effort. ating with Air Force units, Kuwait. gion or were en-route. from Argentina, Australia, for impoundment. The operation also the amphibious compo- Simultaneously, allied One of the first ground Belgium, Canada, Den- If a master refused to strengthened the interna- nents carried out landing fighters established air su- combat formations to mark, France, Greece, It- stop for inspection, the tional coalition, because it exercises, and the fleet’s periority, shooting down reach Saudi Arabia was the aly, Netherlands, Norway, allies used helicopters to showed the governments battleships, destroyers, almost all of the Iraqi MiGs 7th Marine Expeditionary Spain, and the United drop armed teams onto and peoples of many and frigates prepared for and Mirages that rose into Brigade. The unit’s equip- Kingdom joined the effort. the ship. These men then countries that UN military naval gunfire support and the sky to challenge them. ment and supplies were American P-3 Orion, secured the bridge and measures could be ex- antiaircraft operations. The Navy’s two kills oc- delivered by the ships of British Nimrod, and took control of the vessel. ecuted without heavy ca- In the early morning curred on the first day of Maritime Prepositioning French Atlantique pa- An example of one such sualties or indiscriminate hours of Jan. 17 1991, the the war when Lt. Cmdr. Squadron 2, anchored trol planes also took part operation was on Oct. 28, use of force. UN coalition launched Mark I. Fox and Lt. Nick year-round at Diego Gar- in the operation. With 1990, when the master of This consensus was Operation Desert Storm. Mongillo, flying F/A-18 cia in the Indian Ocean for the greatest resources in the Iraqi oil tanker Am- valuable in the fall of 1990, Tomahawk land attack Hornets from the Red just such a contingency in the area, the U.S. Navy uriyah would not speak by when President George missiles fired by ships in Sea-based carrier USS the Persian Gulf. was recognized as “first radio to the on-scene na- H.W. Bush decided to the Red Sea and the Per- Saratoga, each destroyed The arrival of another among equals” and in that val commander or stop his launch a campaign to oust sian Gulf , and later by a a MiG-21 with Sidewind- MEB enabled the forma- capacity coordinated pe- vessel for inspection. the Iraqi army from Ku- submarine in the Eastern er and Sparrow air-to-air tion of I Marine Expe- riodic meetings to decide Even though an F-14 wait and restore the coun- Mediterranean, began missiles. ditionary Force, under on matters such as patrol Tomcat and an F/A-18 try to its people. General hitting targets throughout Next: Desert Storm Marine Lt. Gen. Walter sectors and search proce- Hornet from Indepen- Schwarzkopf developed a Baghdad, the capital of frees Kuwait

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