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kings bay, georgia VOL. 43 • ISSUE 48 , Vol. 48 • Issue 33 www.cnic.navy.mil/kingsbay kingsbayperiscope.jacksonville.com Thursday, August 29, 2013 Run for Fallen a new high More than 1,000 take part during “The Run for the annual NSB Kings Bay event Fallen is By MC3 Ashley Hedrick the opportunity Naval Base Kings Bay Public Affairs to honor our On Flag Day, June 14, 2008, a team of runners fallen heros ...” ran across America from Fort Irwin, Calif., to Ar- lington National Cemetery, one for every Sol- Cmdr. Edward Callahan dier, Sailor and Marine killed in Operation Iraqi Executive Officer, Kings Bay Freedom. Team members marked each mile with an fallen during their time of service. American flag and card in a reflection of remem- A command record 1,009 Kings Bay service brance for each service member. members and their families participated in this Navy photo by MC3 Ashley Hedrick Every year since the run across America, run- year’s event held by the Kings Bay Fitness Com- More than 1,000 runners took part in the Run For the Fallen this ners from all over the nation, including Naval Sub- plex staff. year at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay finishing with a run Aug. marine Base Kings Bay, have participated in a Run 21 at the Fitness Complex. More photos on Page 10. for the Fallen, in remembrance of those who have See Run, Page 7 Southeast command changes Rear Adm. Scorby to be relieved by Rear Adm. Williamson at NAS Jax

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Rear Adm. Rick Williamson is scheduled to relieve Rear Adm. John C. “Jack” Scorby Jr. as Com- mander, Navy Region Southeast during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville at 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 29. The ceremony will mark an end to Scorby’s leadership of the com- mand that supports and guides 17 installations throughout the Southeastern United States and the . “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with the men and women, military and civilians, who are heart of the Navy photo by MCSN Caine Storino Southeast Re- gion,” Scorby Port of call Diego Garcia said. “It is their Sailors aboard the guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) prepare to pull into port to exchange personnel during Scorby dedication and a scheduled deployment. Georgia is homeported at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. professionalism which I will miss more than any- thing else.” Scorby has c o m m a n d e d Trident Refit preps to hire apprentices CNRSE since August 2011. Under his ics, welders and electronics me- leadership, Navy College testing first Williamson chanics are a few examples of Region South- step in joining Kings the trades that may be available. east reduced energy consump- “About a third of the work- tion by 17 percent in the past two Bay elite workforce force is retirement eligible,” said years. From Trident Refit Facility Public Capt. Larry Hill, TRIREFFAC His commitment to meet the Affairs Kings Bay commanding offi- Navy’s energy efficiency goals was cer. “So we have to replace that pivotal to more than 100 projects, The Trident Refit Facility offi- base of knowledge as expert valued at over $80 million, being cials announce the start of col- craftsmen and technicians take launched with the Southeast Re- lege testing in preparation for its their place. A lot of our first line gion. pending 2014 Apprenticeship supervisors were apprentices Under Scorby’s leadership, Program. themselves six to ten years ago Navy Region Southeast has solidi- TRIREFFAC is a tenant com- and in six to ten years, these ap- fied its position as a leader in en- mand at Naval Submarine Base, prentices will move up to first ergy conservation. Kings Bay and is responsible for line supervisors.” Scorby also aggressively pur- providing quality maintenance, In preparation to apply for sued compatible land use strate- repair and modernization for the program, applicants must Photo courtesy of Trident Refit Facility gies, which included the Navy’s sustaining a superior global complete the COMPASS test at In 2008, Trident Refit Facility’s Voyage Repair Team stood atop wind turbine impact analysis submarine force. Altamaha Technical College USS Florida (SSGN 72) moored in the stunning blue waters of study that developed a nationally The apprenticeship program Testing must be completed Diego Garcia. The team traveled half way around the world to supported legislative outreach is a four-year registered, De- before applying for the program the Footprint of Freedom to perform the command’s first-ever effort and ensured safer air op- partment of Labor and Depart- and can be taken at the Cam- overseas refit of a Kings Bay homeported SSGN. eration areas and mutual co-ex- ment of the Navy Program that den, Brunswick or Jesup branch istence with wind farm develop- combines college-level courses campuses of Altamaha Techni- prenticeship program are paid Camden, Charlton, Wayne, ers. His efforts resulted in the first at Altamaha Technical College, cal College. in full by both the HOPE Grant Brantley, Ware, McIntosh, or ever memorandum of agreement along with trade theory classes Interested applicants are and the facility, provided stu- Glynn or in Nassau County in between the Navy and wind farm and on-the-job work experi- urged to register for these tests dents receive a grade of “C” or Florida. developers in Texas. ence at TRIREFFAC. now as available seats are ex- higher at class completion. Applicants In efforts to streamline process- Apprentices earn a competi- pected to fill quickly. Eligibility requirements for must be able Check us out Online! es and make the Region a more tive wage and are eligible for To register for the tests, appli- the program are: to: efficient organization, Scorby benefits, which include vaca- cants should contact Altamaha ■ All applicants must be U.S. ■ Pass a implemented the Contract Advi- tion, medical and retirement. Technical College, Camden citizens. Electricians, pipe fitters, ma- Campus at (912) 510-3327. ■ Applicants should reside See TRF, See Southeast, Page 2 chinists, equipment mechan- All academic costs in the ap- in the Georgia counties of Page 2 kingsbayperiscope.com 2 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 29, 2013

Local news and views Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, Ga. Now hear this! Perinatal disorder not uncommon By Xiomara Lemmey pregnancy and postpartum. Social Perinatal Mood Disorder Support support networks include family, Tofalo NSL guest speaker Sept. 5 Counselor, Naval Branch Health Clinic Branch Health Clinic friends, peer groups and faith com- The next regular quarterly meeting of Mayport munities. the Atlantic Southeast Chapter of the Naval ments, career decisions and family Active-duty service members Submarine League is 11:30 a.m., Thursday, According to the World Health Or- migration due to new duty assign- should contact their primary health Sept. 5 at the Naval Submarine Base Kings ganization, depression is the lead- ments. The presence of these fac- care provider for assistance with Bay CPO Club Goat Locker. Rear Adm. Joseph ing cause of disability worldwide tors, to an expected mother, can be counseling services and or treat- Tofalo will be the guest speaker. Meetings are — with an estimated 350 million af- extremely overwhelming and may ment for depression or anxiety dis- open to members and non-members of the fected — and is one of many symp- have a direct impact on their part- orders. Naval Submarine League.Lunch will be pro- toms that could indicate a form of ner as well, presenting the feelings Dependent family members vided for those who respond in advance to perinatal mood and anxiety disor- of being overwhelmed, confused, should call the NBHC Kings Bay ap- [email protected] or at (912) 882-8838. Another ders in women. angry and afraid. pointment line to schedule an ap- option for lunch would be to bring your own PMADs are a set of disorders that Screening and early intervention pointment weekdays from 7 a.m. to lunch. Drinks will be available. can occur during pregnancy and up can protect the well-being of the 4 p.m. at (800) 529-4677. After-hours to the first year postpartum. mother, baby and entire family. nurse advice is available, via the ap- Offutt speaker at Navy League Other disorders that can be as- If left untreated, PMAD can af- pointment line, on evenings, week- The Camden-Kings Bay Council of the Navy sociated with PMAD include panic, fect the mother and child bond, the ends and holidays. League of the United States will host James H. obsessive-compulsive disorder, child’s physical health, emotional Naval Branch Health Clinic Kings Offutt, national president of the Navy League, post-traumatic stress disorder and health and long-term behavior. Bay is one of Naval Hospital Jack- at its next meeting and dinner, starting at postpartum psychosis. Common symptoms of PMAD sonville’s six health care facilities 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept.12, at the Magnolia PMAD has been identified in can include, but are not limited to, located across Florida and Georgia. Conference Center on Naval Submarine Base women of all ages, race, culture and feelings of loneliness, sadness and Of NH Jacksonville’s patient pop- Kings Bay. The public is invited. All attendees financial status. helplessness; difficulty bonding ulation — about 163,000 active and must send advance dinner payment of $25 per Studies have shown that approxi- with baby; anxiety, panic or exces- retired sailors, soldiers, Marines, person to Cheryl Aston, 103 Hallowes Drive S., mately 10 percent to 20 percent of sive worry; fear of being left alone airmen, guardsmen and their fami- St. Marys, GA 31558. The deadline to receive women experience depression ei- with baby; thoughts of hurting your- lies — more than 57,000 are enrolled reservations is Monday, Sept. 9. Make checks ther during pregnancy or in the first self or those around you; frequent with a primary care manager at one payable to “Camden - Kings Bay Navy League.” 12 months postpartum, yet less than mood swings or crying; lack of in- of its facilities. To find out more The names of all attendees should be sent in 25 percent of Obstetrics and Gyne- terest in life or a previous history of about NBHC Kings Bay, visit the order to coordinate base access. Additional in- cology patients have had their diag- depression, postpartum depression command Web site at www.med. formation is on the council Web site at kings- noses recognized. or anxiety. navy.mil/sites/NavalHospitalJax. baynavyleague.org/. Despite the health risks and com- Delays in treatment can relate to plications associated with maternal a significantly longer duration of Perinatal disorder not uncom- depression, pregnant women and PMAD. mon was written by NBHC Mayport Kingsland Catfish Fest to begin new mothers experiencing depres- Many military moms, and some provider Xiomara Lemmey. She is The Annual Labor Day Catfish Festival in sion often do not get the treatment dads, are accustomed to being the currently the perinatal mood disor- Kingsland is this weekend in the downtown they need due to fear of discussing sole caregiver and are not used to der support counselor and obstetrics Historic Royal District. Festival hours are 7 mental health concerns with their asking for help. It is vital for parents clinic nurse manager at NBHC May- a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday primary care providers or the lack of to know that resources are available port. If you have a question for a and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday. For more infor- education about depression. to them at any time. physician, dentist, pharmacist or op- mation, visit www.visitkingsland.com/con- Military families are often faced Social support is essential to as- tometrist that you’d like to see pub- tent/view/97/2/ with increased stressors and chal- sure the mental health of women, lished, send it to jaxpublicaffairs@ lenges due to frequent deploy- children and their families during med.navy.mil. Memorial Run at Trident Lakes The 9-11 Memorial Run We Shall Never Forget, supporting local firefighters, will be at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11 at Trident Lakes Address your flexible career options Golf Club. For more information, contact Capt. James Todd at (912) 322-6722 or Firefighter By MC2 Andrea Perez parent and integrated, and give Scott Brock at (305) 434-2871. Naval Personnel Command them a more active role in manag- Personnel Command ing their careers. Habitat build poker run Nov. 16 Continuum of Service programs Sailors considering any rating The Habitat Ride to Build Poker Run, ben- provide Sailors more flexibility to Intermission Pilot Program, which conversion may improve their op- efitting Habitat for Humanity of Camden move between the active and Re- allows Sailors to temporarily transi- portunity for selection by taking the County, will be Nov. 16. The ride begins and serve components, allowing for a tion to the Individual Ready Reserve. Armed Forces Classification Test to ends at VFW of Kingsland. Cost is $20 for rider lifetime of service, officials said in a Applications for CoS programs improve their initial Armed Services and one passenger, one poker hand, cook- message released Aug. 7. can be submitted by detailers, com- Vocational Aptitude Battery score. out, music. For more information, contact NAVADMIN 198/13 applies to mand career counselors or anyone This may expand the number of rat- Haylinder at (912) 552-4563. eligible officer and enlisted Sailors with prior access to Fleet-RIDE ings for which they qualify. who currently serve on active duty through the new Career Waypoints Active-duty Sailors not granted an Student rewards back at NEX or in the Reserves. information technology system. in-rate or conversion opportunity In the Navy Exchange’s A-OK Student Re- The message provides an over- A NAVPERS 5239/8 (SAAR Adden- can always request to join the Navy ward Program qualified students participate view of various CoS programs which dum) is required to access C-WAY. Reserve five-to-three months prior quarterly drawings for monetary awards of allow Sailors to transition between The C-WAY system is a part the to their end of active obligated ser- $2,500, $1,500, $1,000 or $500 for a total of the components. The message also Career Navigator Program and com- vice. The Navy Reserve also offers a $5,500 per quarter for college. The next draw- details rating and designator con- bines all Navy career management two-year deployment deferment for ing will be at the end of August. Any eligible version programs for enlisted and processes together to provide Sail- Sailors who join within six months full-time student that has a B-grade point av- officer personnel, and the Career ors with tools that are more trans- of leaving active duty. erage equivalent or better may enter. Eligible students include dependent children of active duty military members, reservists and military as a lead examiner of retirees enrolled in first through 12th grade. both the Steam and Gas Each student may enter only once each grad- Southeast Turbine Branches at the ing period and must re-enter with each quali- Propulsion Examination fying report card. To enter, stop by any NEX From Page 1 Board at Commander in with a current report card and have a NEX Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. associate verify the minimum grade average. sory Board that reviewed In May 2006, William- Fill out an entry card and obtain an A-OK ID, more than 1,000 contracts son served as the execu- which entitles the student to discount cou- valued at more than $76 tive officer of the Com- pons for NEX products and services. Since the million, significantly im- mand Leadership School program began, NEXCOM has awarded more proving contract quality in Newport, R.I. than $611,000 in Series EE U.S. savings bonds and reducing future fund- From 2008 to 2011, he and monetary awards with the help of its gen- ing requirements by more served as the command- erous vendor partners. than $17 million. ing officer of Naval Base Scorby’s next assign- San Diego. Base lost & found has found items ment will be as Com- During this tour, Naval There is lost and abandoned property, such mander, Navy Region Base San Diego was se- as watches, rings and cell phones, at Naval , Africa, and South- lected as the 2010 Presi- Submarine Base Kings Bay Navy Security. If west Asia, and as Com- dential Installation Excel- you have any information reference to any mander, Maritime Air lence Award and the 2011 items, contact Detective Michael Palmer, Forces, Naples, Italy. Presidential Green Gov- Monday through Friday, at (912) 573-9343 or Williamson is reporting Navy photo by MC1 Greg Johnson ernment Award. by e-mail, [email protected]. from his current position Rear Adm. John C. Scorby Jr., commander, Navy A native of Jacksonville, as Commander, Navy Re- Region Southeast, makes the opening remarks at an Fla., Williamson is a 1985 gion Midwest, a position exercise on board Naval Air Station Jacksonville. graduate of the United ■ Enroll and complete he has held since June States Naval Academy, the COMPASS test with 2011. Simpson (FFG 56) during Ashore, his assign- where he received a Bach- TRF Altamaha Technical His early sea assign- NATO’s Standing Naval ments included tours elor of Science degree in College, Camden, ments included tours in Forces Atlantic 2004 de- in Washington, D.C., as Computer Science. From Page 1 Brunswick or Jesup USS Dewey (DDG 45), ployment to the United the executive assistant to He earned a Master of Campuses. USS Briscoe (DD 977), States, the first such visit Commander Navy Instal- Business Administration physical examination ■ Complete all test- USS Enterprise (CVN by NATO to the United lations Command (CNIC), from the Naval Postgradu- prior to employment. ing prior to submitting a 65), and executive officer States after 9/11. and returning for a second ate School in 1990 and is ■ Pass a full criminal resume once the appli- aboard USS Rodney M. Under his command, CNIC tour as Deputy Di- a graduate of the Armed history background inves- cation period has been Davis (FFG 60). Simpson won two Battle rector of Plans and Policy. Forces Staff College in tigation. announced. He commanded USS E’s. Additionally, he served Norfolk, Va.

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 MCCS Anthony C. Casullo, MC2 Cory Rose, 1 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202 MC3 Ashley Hedrick (904) 359-4168 Advertising Sales Editor (904) 359-4336 • (800) 472-6397, Ext. 4336 • FAX (904) 366-6230 Bill Wesselhoff 573-4719, [email protected] LeAnn Hirschman, Territory Sales Representative (904) 655-1200 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 29, 2013 3 4 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 29, 2013

Trident Training facility staff and students par- ticipated in a Fun Day and Battle of the Codes Aug. 9. Code competi- tions including football, softball, soccer and even fishing and barbecuing. Below, students partici- pate in a football game.

Lt. Cmdr. Mark Allen turns the corner, ETC Jeffrey Allen ET1 Zachary Norris tries to slip past STS1 Thomas (12) trails the play. Hudgins, with other defenders in pursuit. The Of the Battle Codes

Photos by Patrick Wentling

A team of Code 10, Executive division, and Code 30, Navigation Division, took home the winning trophy.

MT2 William France tries to get away from, from left, OS2 Gaylin Butler, ET1 James Talin and ET1 Zachary Norris. Lt. Maxwell Mayer speeds away from a trio of defenders.

MTC Fredrick Cooper unleashes a long pass downfield in the face of a fierce pass rush. MMC John Milburn and Lt. Jonathon Martin enjoy a cold drink and some corn hole tossing. THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 29, 2013 5

ET1 Jason Gregory takes a rip. Lt. Cmdr. Mark Allen runs down base runner ETCS Robert Stanton.

Left, MMC James Hoffmeyer rounds third and heads for home, prompt- ed by third base coach MM1 Christian White.

Right, ET1 Valentino Guerrero tries to dodge a tag on the base paths.

Above, Mike Clifford defends in the net.

Above, right, Lt. Jeffrey Becknell dribbles against Logan Campbell.

Right, Becknell lets one fly, while Logan and Jimmy Campbell defend.

Below, A barbecue cookoff was part of the competition, with the entrees provid- ing delicious nourishment.

MTSA Noah Morgan Doss shows off a lunker he caught in the fishing competition. 6 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 29, 2013

Left, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Chief Petty Officer Selects march into the Navy Exchange to kick- off CPO Night, Aug. 20.

Below, CMC Randy Huckaba, Kings Bay Command Master Chief, was the master of ceremonies.

Chief Selects stand in ranks awaiting instruction.

Navy photos by MC2 Cory Rose

Chiefs’ Night Chief Selects participated in the uniform challenge.

CMC Shaun Garvin, Commander, Submarine Group Ten Command Master Chief, and YNC (Select) Brian Smith cut a cake celebrat- ing the event.

Volunteers served a variety of food donated by the STSC (Select) Casey Chelette and MAC (Select) Artis Brown Commissary. put a combination cover together for the first time. THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 29, 2013 7 Morale, Welfare and Recreation happenings Child care signup going The NSB Kings Bay Youth Center is taking registration for Before and After School Just for kids Care. Cost is based on to- tal family income. You must p.m. with Band Slam Aug. 31. supply most recent LES/pay Youths under 18 years of age stub for sponsor and spouse must be accompanied by a par- or student letter of enroll- ent or adult. Snacks and bever- ment, birth certificate of chil- ages are available for purchase. dren must be available for If 15 minutes after the sched- confirmation of age. Single/ uled start time no one comes Dual military must provide in to watch the movie, the area dependent care form at time will be available for open view- of registration, IAs must pro- ing. For the latest information, vide orders. Transportation is call (912) 573-4548. provided for Mary Lee Clark, ■ Officials are needed Sugar Mill, Crooked River — The upcoming Youth and Matilda Harris districts. Sports Soccer season runs A parent may choose to pro- September through October vide transportation if their and if you are 14 years or child does not attend these older and interested in earn- schools. Navy Child & Youth ing a little extra money, Periscope file photo Programs welcomes children you are needed, certified Through Sept. 30, a round golf at Trident Lakes Golf Course is specially priced at $20. of all abilities. For more in- or uncertified. A training formation, call Youth Center date is to be announced. at (912) 573-2380. Basic knowledge of sports is ■ Free movies for kids — required. For more informa- Trident Lakes offers golf deal June’s free movies for kids are tion, contact Youth Sports at Saturdays and Sundays at 1 (912) 573-8202. Swing into a great deal at Tri- includes all-u-can bowl, shoes, dent Lakes Golf Club. From now music/karaoke, extreme lights, through Sept. 30, Trident Lakes Liberty call drink specials including pirates is offering a great round of golf punch, a costume contest, priz- occasion. Book with them before 3990. for $20 per round, per person, end movies at 1 p.m. with all es and snacks. Designated driv- Sept. 30 and receive $50 off ■ Domino’s — Like Kings week days, and $25 per round, other movies available for 18 er sodas complimentary. Rack- your room rental by mention- Bay Domino’s on Facebook to per person on weekends and years and up the rest of the time N-Roll Lanes & KB Finnegan’s ing “Magnolia’s 50 off.” Contact receive special “code phrases,” holidays. This offer is valid for its open. Free billiard tables, would like you to have fun, but Magnolia’s at (912) 573-4559. daily specials, upcoming events all customers. Trident Lakes is shuffleboard, foosball, ping remember to drink responsibly. ■ Tae Kwon Do — It’s at the and corporate promotions. open to the public. Call to get pong and more every day for Must pre-register by Sept. 13. Fitness Complex Tuesdays and (912) 510-5400. www.facebook. your favorite tee time at (912) patrons, 18 years and up. For Call (912) 573-9492 for more Thursdays, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. for 7 com/kingsbaydominos. 573-8475. more details, contact (912) 573- details. year olds and under, 6:15 to 7:15 ■ MWR is stretching your dol- 4564 for more details. ■ Magnolia’s of Kings Bay — p.m. for 8 to 12 and 7:15 to 8:30 lars — Every Friday continu- ■ Shiver Me Timbers Bowling Beautiful and spacious rooms p.m. 13 ing through Sept. 27, Outdoor Night at Rack-N-Roll Lanes — are available to make your next to adult. Adventures has free Kayak It’s 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday, event perfect. It’s never too early For more Rentals. Pick it up on Friday Sept. 14. Extreme Bowling will to plan your event, wedding or informa- and return it Monday by noon. end at 8:30 p.m. This event is holiday party. Stop by and check tion, call Every day is a free day at the Big for adults, 18 years and older. it out. Someone always is ready ( 9 1 2 ) EZ. They show free kids week- Cost is $30 per person and to assist you with your special 573-

MWR Sports NSB Kings Bay Men’s Softball League Average Joe’s Wallyball League to host All Navy Team W L T Team W L T 1, USS Tennessee 5 0 0 1, OSIMA 13 0 0 golf Sept. 5 to 11 2, JC’s Crew 3 0 0 2, Crushers 10 3 0 3, Craigslist 4 1 0 3, Reapers 8 5 0 4t, USS Florida 2 1 0 4, Ballz-2-The-Wall 6 6 0 From Trident Lakes Golf Club 4t, MFPU 2 1 0 5, Medical 6 7 0 4t, Shop 38 2 1 0 6, Murica 2 10 0 For the second time, the All Navy 7t, SWFLANT Vikes 2 2 0 7, Spiked Punch 1 11 0 Golf trials will be held at Trident 7t, MSST 2 2 0 7t, Landsharks 2 2 0 Average Joe’s Golf League Lakes Golf Course at Naval Subma- 10, Sea Bees 2 3 0 Champion - Brooks/Dickman, rine Base Kings Bay. 11t, Crush 1 2 1 Runner-up Below Average Joes Golfers from Navy installations 11t, NJP’s 1 2 0 13, TTF 1 3 0 Final standings across the country will showcase 14t, USS Gold 1 4 0 Team Pts. their skills on the links, as they com- 14t, TRF 1 4 0 1, Brooks/Dickman 32 pete to make the All Navy Golf team. 16, USS Florida 2 0 4 0 2, Below Average Joes 29 There are 28 golfers competing in 17t, Deep Sixers 0 0 0 3t, SWAT 20 17t, USS Georgia 0 0 0 3t, Harkins 20 this year’s All Navy Golf trials. 5, SWFLANT 19 The trials will be from Sept. 5 to 11. CoEd Softball League 6, Vinson 17 This event is a great opportunity to Team W L T 7, Lovely Ladies 16 show support for these Navy athletes, 1, Fury 2 0 0 7, Jason 12 2, Shop 38 2 1 0 7, Scott 10 as they compete against golfers from 3t, Smokin’ Bases 1 1 0 7, Duran 6 the other military branches in order 3t, Angry Birdz 1 1 0 7, Alexander 1 to advance to Paris Island, S.C. 5, TBA 1 2 0 6, Wildcats 0 3 0

That’s the kickoff run,” Ba- ribeau said. “Through that Run period, we ask people to log and donate . At From Page 1 the end of the two-and-a- half months, we tally up “I want to give a big all of the miles. Either by shout out and thank you command, or individuals, to Heather McCormick we tally everybody up to and the Fitness Complex see which command had staff for doing a great job the most miles.” and making this happen,” The closing ceremony Kings Bay Executive Of- started with the presenta- ficer Cmdr. Edward Calla- tion of colors, a morning han said. “The Run for the prayer and words from Fallen is the opportunity guest speaker Callahan. to honor our fallen heroes Marines displayed a that gave the ultimate sac- representation of a battle rifice during combat for cross. Its purpose was to the freedom that we enjoy show honor and respect today. To never forget, that for fallen service mem- is what it’s all about.” bers. Stephanie Baribeau, fit- After the run, an Honor ness director for the Kings and Remember flag was Bay Fitness Complex, said awarded to the command she was pleased by the with the most miles. The large turnout. Marine Corps Security “We have been doing Force Battalion came in this for quite a few years first with a total of 1,585 now,” Baribeau said. “I miles. Naval Submarine was excited to find out the Support Center came in number of people we had a close second with 1,355 come out to this run. It was miles and the Maritime the largest representation Force Protection Unit was that we’ve ever had.” third with 1,120 miles. The Run for the Fallen at Between June 14 and NSB Kings Bay began June Aug 21, a total of 13,265.56 14 and ended Aug. 21. miles were donated by “During the two-and-a- Kings Bay service mem- half month period, from bers and their families June to August, we start in honor of fallen service our program off with a 5k. members. 8 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 29, 2013 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 29, 2013 9

Up eriscope with Bill Wesselhoff Who will be champions of college football? ollege football kicks off today. Alabama is the Conference has won seven straight titles since 2005. in 6 yards of beating ’Bama in last year’s SEC champion- favorite to win it all. Why not? The Tide has won SEC fans like to say the SEC title game is the national ship game. Then the Tide rolled over Notre Dame in the Cthree of the last four outings. The Southeastern championship. They’ve got a point. Georgia came with- title game, leading 28-0 at half en route to a 42-14 win.

CS1 James Bryan Lance Cpl. Chris Hughey Cpl. Nicholas Sternat MASN Gabriel Contreras Cpl. Alex Cribb MTSN Mathew Stockwell Pirates Cove Galley Marine Corps Marine Corps Security Harbor Patrol Marine Corps Trident Training Facility Suffolk, Va. Security Force Battalion Security Force Battalion Waco, Texas Security Force Battalion Sheboygan, Wisc. “Alabama over Florida Naylor, Ga. Fredricksburg, Iowa “There’s a lot of good Folkston, Ga. “The University of State. Alabama’s just “It’ll be between Georgia “Ohio State. They teams. It’s just a matter “Georgia will beat an Wisconsin. They’ll beat invincible. They’re a and Alabama and the represent the Big Ten, of who comes out on unexpected team. probably Alabama or powerhouse. For the Dawgs are gonna take it. so I gotta go for them. top. I’m from Texas, so Something will happen at Michigan State.” next two years, they’ll be That’s my team!” I think Alabama will be I’m a Longhorn and the end of the year where unstoppable.” there too.” Baylor fan.” top-ranked team lose.” DOD has options for Range of contingencies available to president, use of force considered By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service

Shortly after takeoff Aug. 23 on the first leg of his second official trip to the Asia- Photo by Scott Bassett/Kings Bay Public Affairs Pacific region, Defense Sec- Visitors from Effingham County, Ga. retary Chuck MT3 John Jasurda gives a tour of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay to the Effingham Chamber of Commerce Aug. 22. Hagel See Syria, Page 10 10 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 29, 2013 Syria

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Hagel joined a video telecon- ference with President Barack Obama’s senior national secu- rity advisors that focused on the deadly situation in Syria. In the latest tragedy in the stricken nation, more than 1,000 men, women and children died in what may have been a chemi- cal weapons attack on its own citizens by the government of President Bashar Assad. The United Nations and oth- ers are investigating the attacks. After leaving Hawaii, the first stop on his trip, Hagel spoke with reporters who are traveling with him to Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines. “The president has asked the Defense Department for op- tions. [As] always, the depart- ment is prepared, has been pre- pared, to provide ranges for all contingencies for the president of the United States, and we’ll continue to do that,” Hagel said. “We’re dealing with a very se- rious issue. We are working with our international partners, the international community [and] Run for the Fallen the United Nations. We are look- Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay’s fall Run for the Fallen ing at every option.” was Aug. 21, starting and finishing at the Fitness Center. Referring to an interview that The run capped a ten-week program in which runners Obama gave CNN about Syria, raise awareness about fallen service members and help the Hagel said the president framed families of those killed. the situation there “exactly right” when he said the United Navy photos by MC3 Ashley Hedrick States must be part of the inter- national community in its re- sponse to the actions in Syria. As the president noted, the sec- retary said, the United States must consider its long-term objectives and interests, and its objectives for influence and outcomes in de- ciding upon any response. Hagel said he thinks the inter- national community is moving quickly to get the facts and the intelligence right about what happened in Syria so a decision can be made swiftly.

Fleet & Family Support Center workshops

Veterans Affairs rep couples that are contemplat- children. The workshop will be Registration is required as class information, samples and tips visits Kings Bay ing marriage. The workshop for CONUS moves 2 to 4 p.m., is limited to 20 seats. For more on completing the electron- A Department of Veterans is designed to address couples Spet. 10 and for OCONUS moves information call 573-4513. ic Federal resume. This class Affairs representative for Kings interested in enriching their 2 to 4 p.m., Sept. 24. For more is from 1 to 4 p.m., Sept. 23. Bay is in the office from 8:30 future through improved com- information, call 573-4513. Command Return and Registration required by calling a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays, munication, problem-solving Reunion training set 573-4513. Wednesdays and Thursdays. skills, financial planning and New Moms and Dads The target audience for this Appointments are required. realistic expectations of mar- Support Group to meet class is Command Training SAPR advocate initial Service members wishing to par- riage. The class is designed to A New Mom’s and Dad’s Coordinators and provides a training classes set ticipate in the Benefits Delivery meet all clinical counseling Support Group will meet every tool kit for trainers to use while The command Sexual Assault at Discharge program should be requirements. The workshop is Tuesday at the Fleet and Family on deployment to address the Prevention and Response point within 60 to 180 days of discharge scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. Support Center throughout the issues associated with return of contact is responsible for or retirement and be available 4. Registration is required, and month. These workshops are and reunion after deployment. coordinating mandated, annu- for an exam by the VA. To set up childcare is not available. For scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon, This class will be 10 a.m. to al awareness training, main- an appointment, call Katherine more information call 573-4512. Sept. 3, 10 and 17. The fourth noon, Sept. 12. Registration rec- taining and providing current Fernandez at 573-4506. group visit of the month will be ommended, call 573-4513. information on and referral Parenting classes 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, to base and community pro- offered on Mondays Sept. 25. This workshop is an Savings and investing grams for victims and ensuring Fleet and Family offers opportunity to share experienc- the mandated collection and Are you frustrated with your examined Sept. 30 classes on site children? Would you like sug- es, meet and gain support from maintenance of sexual assault FFSC will take most of its regu- This six-session class series gestions on how to stop temper others, and exchange new ideas. data per OPNAVINST 1752.1B. lar workshops on the road if a was developed as a resource for tantrums or how to get your teen To register, call 573-4512. Individuals attending the train- unit can furnish a conference beginning investors with small to complete chores without ask- ing are appointed by their com- room or classroom and guaran- dollar amounts to invest at any ing them 14 times? We believe mand and will represent the tee a minimum of five partici- Home buying workshop one time. It assumes that par- parents are the experts on their command in all sexual assault pants. Additionally, person- ticipants are investing for the first children. But, children don’t scheduled for Sept. 12 cases. This training is 8 a.m. to 4 nel will tailor presentations to time and/or selecting investment come with a manual! So, some- Buying a home can be the p.m. Sept. 23 to 27. Registration cover a unit’s General Military products that they have not pur- times you need help to figure one of the largest financial deci- is required by calling 573-4512. Training requirements when chased previously. This workshop out what to do with them. Meet sion someone can ever make. those requirements deal with hu- will be every Monday until com- with the parenting class from 9 This interactive workshop is man resources and social issues. pleted. This training is scheduled Sponsorship training to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays, Sept. designed to increase the knowl- Counselors also can create a pre- 2 to 4 p.m., Feb. 12. Registration is for command reps 9, 16, 23 and 30. Enrollment in edge and comfort level for any- sentation in response to a unit’s recommended. For more infor- The Fleet and Family Support this six-week class is ongoing. one entering the housing mar- area of special concerns. Person- mation call 573-9783. Center is offering Sponsorship Attendees must complete all six ket. This class is 1 to 4 p.m., Sept. nel are available to participate training to all command repre- weeks in order to receive a cer- 12. Registration is required. For within areas of expertise in the sentatives. The goal of the work- tificate. A minimum of six par- more information or to register, Spouse 101 helps new indoctrination of newly assigned shop is to ensure that designat- ticipants is needed in order for call 573-4513. personnel and family members Navy wives adjust ed command personnel have a new class to start. Registration Spouse 101 provides infor- of active duty personnel. the necessary education and required at 573-4512. Credit reports and scores mation to new Navy spouses training to successfully fulfill Anger management workshop upcoming to support, enhance and ease the role of command sponsor. Transition GPS Credit has become a nor- their transition into the military It presents an overview of the seminar Sept. 25 lifestyle. This interactive work- Anger is not an effective meth- class upcoming mal part of everyday personal benefits of sponsorship, a list shop addresses the military cul- od for getting what you want Transition GPS is a seminar financial management for most of sponsor duties and responsi- ture and terminology, and gives and is often a smoke screen for those separating, retiring or Americans. Used appropriately, bilities, and a timeline to assist tools to access installation and for other emotions. This work- contemplating leaving the mili- it can be an excellent tool, but in streamlining the sponsorship local community resources. The shop is slated for 8:30 a.m. to tary. The five day seminar pro- used the wrong way, it can bring process. The workshop is sched- workshop is 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. noon, Sept. 25. It can help you vides information on benefits, the financial wheels of your life uled on 1 to 2:30 p.m., Sept. 12. 11. Registration is required. Call focus on identifying the feel- job search skills, employment to a grinding halt for a long time. Registration is required as class 573-4513. ings anger hides and explore resources, resume writing, inter- This two-hour workshop pro- is limited to 20 seats. For more behaviors helpful in resolving viewing and other skills. Spouses vides the importance of manag- information call 573-4513. primary issues. Pre-registration are encouraged to attend. ing your credit. It will be at the Couples Money Fleet and Family Support Center is required. Call 573-4512 for Separation Transition GPS is 7:30 Management workshop Reconnect: Marriage details. a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 16 to 20. You 2 to 4 p.m., Sept. 11. Registration upcoming must be registered by Command is required. For more informa- This workshop provides cou- enrichment workshop Stress management Career Counselor. For more infor- tion call 573-4513. ples money management skills, The Fleet and Family Support mation, call 573-4513. understanding budget conflicts Center Kings Bay, in coordina- covered at workshop tion with Chaplains Religious Events, schedules, daily pres- Job Fair preparation and creating a foundation for productive financial communi- Enrichment Operations, is sure and many other items can Smooth Move Workshop workshop offered hosting Reconnect: One- cause undo stress in your life. cation. It requires both spouses to CONUS/OCONUS soon OK the job fair is next week attend. This training will be held Day Marriage Enrichment Stress may or may not be good Smooth Move Workshops What do I bring, how do I know Workshop. Reconnect is for your health depending on 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 19. Registration are designed to help person- who to talk to, what should I is required, call 573-4513. designed to enhance and sup- how you manage that stress. nel with military relocations wear, what time should I arrive, port the ability of a couple to This workshop is slated for 1 to and transfers. Areas covered what should my portfolio con- get away from the distractions 4 p.m., Sept. 19. Pre-registration include transportation, travel tain, who should I speak to first? Ten Steps to a Federal of everyday life in order to is required. Call 573-4512 for pay, allowances, and important These and many other ques- job examined improve their marital relation- details. forms and documents, housing tions will be discussed along Gain information on the fed- ship. Activities are designed referral office and relocation with a brief question-and- eral employment process, sala- to increase a couple’s ability to Pre-marital workshop services. All service members answer period for those who are ries and benefits. Learn how to understand one another better offered Sept. 4 and their spouses are encour- still unsure on how to shop a job interpret job announcements and communicate on a more The Fleet & Family Support aged to attend six months before fair. The workshop is scheduled and determine whether you intimate level. This class is 8 Center is offering a workshop their transfer date. Due to lim- at the Fleet and Family Support are eligible to apply. Attendees a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 13. To regis- for pre-marital counseling for ited seating, please do not bring Center 1 to 3 p.m., Sept. 18. will be provided guidelines, ter call 573-4513. THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 29, 2013 11

Air Force photo An Air Force RF-101 Voodoo aircraft pilot with the 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance CIA image Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C, photographs a Russian ship loaded with missiles Range of Soviet SS-4 medium-range ballistic missiles and SS-5 intermediate-range while the aircraft itself casts a shadow in Port Casilda, , Nov. 6, 1962. ballistic missiles, if launched from Cuba. Cuban Missile Crisis puts world on edge

By Edward J. Marolda (SSN-571), the world’s first 1961, had a profound im- Senior Historian, Naval nuclear-powered warship, pact on the Cold War navy. Historical Center on 30 September 1954.. The veteran warrior, The following year, the known to many as “31- In the 1950s, the Navy service commissioned knot Burke” for his World strengthened its partner- the 59,630-ton Forrestal War II exploits as a de- ship with industry and the (CVA-59), the lead ship of stroyerman, argued suc- scientific establishment a class of “super carriers” cessfully that Navy-con- to meet the military de- designed to handle the trolled, ballistic-missile mands of the Cold War. new A-1J Savage and other launching That partnership had jet-powered naval aircraft. should be added to the served the nation well Within a few years the nation’s strategic defense during World War II. The Navy was operating car- force of land-based mis- nuclear age, dramatically rier squadrons that were siles and bombers. ushered in with the explo- equipped to drop nuclear He was also a keen judge sion of an atomic bomb bombs. of leadership. Burke called over Hiroshima, Japan, in Crises in the Mediterra- on Rear Adm. William August 1945, took on spe- nean and the Far East “Red” Raborn to over- cial meaning for the Navy In addition to symbol- see the development of when it tested the impact izing the U.S. commitment America’s first submarine- of nuclear weapons on its to NATO and the defense launched intercontinental warships of West- National Archives photo ballistic missile. at Bikini ern Eu- Cuban leader Fidel Castro, left, meets with Soviet Premier Nikita Kruschev at the In only a few years, Atoll in The Navy r o p e United Nations in New York, in September 1960. Raborn could report to the Mar- against Burke that he had ac- s h a l l S o v i e t Conflict in the Far East government in Beijing did the west of Laos. complished his mission. I s l a n d s aggres- during the late 1950s not take additional incen- In each crisis, the pos- On the last day of 1959, during sion, the once again demanded diary actions and the crisis sibility that U.S. troops, the Navy commissioned the sum- S i x t h the Navy’s attention. In abated. From 1959 to 1962, backed by nuclear-armed USS George Washing- mer of In the Cold War F l e e t August 1958, the Chinese Laotian Communists, with American sea and air pow- ton (SSBN-598) and in 1946. Third in a series in the Communists began shell- the military assistance of er, would move into Laos July 1960 the submarine T h e Medi- ing Quemoy and Matsu Ho Chi Minh’s govern- to protect the national gov- made the first submerged two deto- terra- islands in the Strait of Tai- ment in Hanoi, launched ernment persuaded the launch of the Navy’s new nations, n e a n wan, attempting to cut off guerrilla attacks intended Communists to limit their Polaris missile. one at low altitude and reflected the American in- 100,000 Nationalist Chi- to overthrow the generally aggressive activity. But For the remainder of the other in shallow water, terest in helping to resolve nese defenders from out- pro-Western Laotian gov- Southeast Asia remained the Cold War, the Navy’s sank only a few ships but the bitter Arab-Israeli con- side logistic support. ernments in the capital of an international hot spot. ballistic submarine force demonstrated dramati- flict that so troubled the At the President’s direc- Vientiane. New Frontiers served as one of the na- cally that nuclear weap- region during the 1950s. tion, the Navy deployed On several occasions, As trouble brewed in tion’s most powerful de- ons and their radioactive In 1956, during the six carrier task groups to Washington ordered Sev- Asia, the Navy redoubled terrents to Soviet nuclear fallout could wreak great Suez Crisis, President the waters off China and enth Fleet carrier task its efforts to provide the attack. havoc on man and ma- Eisenhower ordered car- began escorting National- forces into the South Chi- country with powerful The “Boomers” of the chine. rier forces deployed in ist ships on their runs to na Sea to demonstrate U.S. tools to discourage or, SSBN force routinely Under the strong guid- strength to the Eastern resupply the islands. opposition to the Com- failing that, defeat a So- spent months away from ing hand of Rear Admi- Mediterranean and in Eisenhower also enter- munists’ actions. In 1962, viet nuclear attack on the their bases at Holy Loch, ral Hyman G. Rickover, a 1958 directed the landing tained diplomatic action President John F. Kennedy United States itself. Scotland, Rota, , and determined and persua- of U.S. Marines in Leba- to resolve the crisis peace- took the additional step Adm. Arleigh Burke, on the U.S. East and West sive advocate of nuclear non to support friendly fully. Faced with American of deploying Marines and Chief of Naval Operations Coasts as they carried out propulsion, the Navy governments in the vola- resolve, and lack of Soviet Army troops into Thai- for an unprecedented commissioned Nautilus tile Middle East. support, Mao Tse-tung’s land, an American ally to three tours, from 1955 to See Cold War, Page 12

Navy photo by MCSA Edward Guttierrez III Quartermaster Seaman Tyler Todd plots a course for the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) on the ship’s bridge. Conversion offers options

By MC2 Andrea Perez version status report on Reserve Sailors, working Navy Personnel Command the Active Duty Conver- with their CCC, can view Public Affairs sions Web Page on www. and apply for a rating con- npc.navy.mil, more than version through C-WAY- Conversion programs half of active duty conver- Conversion. allow Sailors from all walks sion requests in 2013 have Active-duty and Re- of life to make a major job already been approved. serve officers interested change and continue their Applications for conver- in conversion can request Navy careers, officials said sion can be submitted by a voluntary designator Aug. 21. detailers, command ca- change. Requests for Re- Several Continuum of reer counselors or anyone serve designator changes Service conversion pro- with prior access to Fleet- are considered continu- grams that apply to eli- RIDE through the new ously, while requests for gible officer and enlisted Career Waypoint informa- AC designator changes are Sailors who are currently tion technology system. A decided by a lateral trans- serving on active duty or in NAVPERS 5239/8 (SAAR fer board twice a year. the Reserves are outlined Addendum) is required to Per MILPERSMAN in NAVADMIN 198/13. access C-WAY. 1440-010, requests for To date, thousands of Active-duty enlisted conversion into ratings Sailors have converted to Sailors, in conjunction that are properly manned, different ratings, allowing with reenlistment appli- will only be considered on the Navy to keep Sailors cations submitted via the a case-by-case basis and who are committed to a C-WAY-Reenlistment pro- requests for conversion to career in the Navy. cess, can voluntarily re- overmanned ratings will According to a new con- quest to change ratings. not be considered. 12 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 29, 2013 Navy College information

Naval Historical Center photo Rear Adm. Arleigh A. Burke onboard a submarine, during the early 1950s.

Photographic Squadron (VFP) 62, nicknamed Cold War “Fightin Photo,” led six aircraft on a mission over From Page 11 the island from the airfield at , Florida. At their vital missions. a speed of 350 knots and The highly trained and an altitude of 400 feet, the professional Sailors who advanced F8U-1P Crusad- operated these naval ers filmed a targeted site. vessels had to endure a Even though the Cubans cramped, male-only ex- would later shoot down istence at -crushing the plane of Air Force Ma- depths for long periods jor Rudolph Anderson, of time. That they did so killing him, they did not willingly was a testament fire on Ecker’s planes. to their dedication to pro- The unit returned to tecting the United States Florida, where the film and its people. was quickly removed from Only a few months be- the aircraft, processed, fore the launch of a Po- and dispatched on the laris missile, the Navy highest priority to Wash- demonstrated what its ington. Under orders, undersea warships could Ecker jumped back in his do when nuclear-powered plane and flew to he na- submarine USS Triton tion’s capital. The tired, (SSN-586), under Cap- sweaty naval officer raced tain Edward L. Beach, over to the Pentagon to completed a 41,519-mile provide his personal anal- circumnavigation of the ysis of the mission to the globe-submerged. Com- Joint Chiefs of Staff. plementing the naval ar- Ecker, his men, and senal, in November 1961 other brave Americans USS Enterprise (CVN-65), brought home conclusive the world’s first nuclear- evidence that Soviet Pre- powered , mier Nikita Khrushchev joined the fleet. and Castro were building She was followed by a nuclear-armed redoubt nuclear-powered on the island of Cuba. and . In the evening of Oct. During this period, the 22 President Kennedy in- Navy Department was formed the world what starring in another envi- American intelligence had ronment-space. In May discovered in Cuba and 1961 Cmdr. Alan Sheppard announced that he had or- became the first human to dered a naval quarantine, pass beyond earth’s atmo- a blockade, to prevent fur- sphere when his Mercury ther transportation of So- capsule, Freedom 7, blast- viet offensive weapons to ed off from Cape Canav- the island. eral, Florida, and reached To discourage rash Sovi- Navy Divers salvage sunken F-16 an altitude of 116.5 miles. et behavior at sea, the Navy When his craft descend- established Task Force 135 From Explosive Ordnance ed from space and safely and Task Force 136, which Disposal Group 2 Public Affairs splashed into the Atlantic consisted of antisubma- Ocean, helicopters from rine carriers, cruisers, Navy Sailors and Divers the aircraft carrier USS and close to 30 destroyers from Mobile Diving and Lake Champlain (CVS-39) and guided missile frig- Salvage Unit 2, embarked were on hand to recover ates, and deployed them aboard the Navy’s rescue him from the sea. into the Atlantic and the and salvage ship USNS The following February eastern Caribbean. Navy Grasp (T-ARS-51), found Marine Lt. Col. John H. shore-based patrol planes and salvaged a downed Glenn Jr. traveled 81,000 kept a close watch over F-16 aircraft off the coast miles in space when he Soviet submarines and of , Aug. 6 to 20. made three orbits of the merchant ships steaming The downed aircraft was earth in his Project Mercu- toward Cuba. one of two F-16 fighter ry capsule, Friendship 7. To demonstrate Ameri- jets from the 113th Wing, The USS Noa can resolve, on Oct. 26 a D.C. Air National Guard (DD-841) retrieved the party of Sailors from de- that clipped wings mid-air now-famous officer when stroyers USS John R. Pierce during a routine training he and his capsule touched (DD-753) and USS Joseph mission 35 miles south- Navy photo by MC1 Ernesto Hernandez Fonte down in the Atlantic. P. Kennedy (DD-850) east of Chincoteague, Va., Divers, assigned to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 2, Company 2-4, wait on the diving Cuban Missile Crisis stopped and searched the Aug. 1. stage to be lowered into the water during air surface supplied diving operations off Many Americans were ex- Lebanese-flagged mer- The other aircraft in- the coast of Virginia. hilarated in February 1962 chantman Marucla, which volved in the incident was about the potential benefits carried Soviet goods des- able to fly back to Joint mid-air incident. 107 feet. The next day, the commander, 113th Wing, to humankind of technology tined for Cuba. Base Andrews in Md. On Aug. 14, the MDSU divers recovered the flight D.C. Air National Guard. and space travel. Since the vessel held The MDSU 2 Area 2 ASP found and recov- data recorder, commonly MDSU 2 is an expe- But this euphoria no military cargo, she Search Platoon 201 de- ered aircraft debris using referred to as the “black ditionary mobile unit turned to anxiety in Octo- was allowed to proceed. parted Virginia Beach a remote operated ve- box.” homeported at Joint Ex- ber when U-2 reconnais- Other Soviet vessels re- Aug. 6 and began seven hicle. With the crash site Diving operations end- peditionary Base, Little sance planes operated by versed course before they days of search operations located, the ASP turned ed Aug. 19 after recovering Creek-Ft. Story in Virginia the Central Intelligence reached the American to find the aircraft. Stag- over the operation to Navy key debris. The remnants Beach, Va., and has suc- Agency discovered work quarantine line. ing out of Chincoteague Divers from Mobile Diving of the aircraft and the flight cessfully conducted sal- underway in Communist Finally, Khrushchev Island, Va., the team of six and Salvage Company 2-4 data recorder are being vage operations to sup- Fidel Castro’s Cuba, only communicated to Kennedy Navy Sailors, led by Op- who arrived on Grasp after transferred to Joint Base port TWA Flight 800, Swiss 90 miles from Florida, to that he would withdraw So- erations Specialist Chief a small-boat transfer. Andrews for examination Air Flight 111, the space construct launch sites for viet offensive weapons from William Earp, conducted The MDS Company 2-4 by the Air Force’s Safety shuttles Challenger and Soviet nuclear-armed bal- Cuba if the United States both towed and autono- divers began surface-sup- Investigation Board. Columbia, the I-35W Mis- listic missiles. promised not to invade the mous side-scan sonar plied diving operations “These key items will sissippi River bridge col- As President John F. island and remove its own searches of more than 10 Aug. 16 and recovered help us to understand lapse in Minnesota, the Kennedy gathered addi- missiles, already planned square miles of ocean bot- part of the aircraft from what happened and what Civil War ironclad USS tional information on So- before the crisis, deployed tom, before locating the the ocean floor by using a we can do to prevent a , and recovery of viet activities in Cuba, he in Turkey, a NATO ally. F-16 approximately three basket to raise large pieces similar occurrence,” said a down military jet off the ordered the concentration Kennedy agreed. miles from the point of the of the jet from a depth of Brig. Gen. Marc Sasseville, coast of Italy. of naval and other forces By the end of November, in the Atlantic and Carib- Navy carrier and shore- bean and preparation for based aerial reconnais- likely contingencies. sance units reported the The Enterprise and In- dismantling of Soviet mis- All Hands now has digital archive dependence (CVA-62) sile batteries ashore. carrier task groups put to Surface ships and other By MC2 David Cothran design offers 89 years of the entire magazine using first launched in 1922, sea as did six Polaris sub- air patrol units then veri- Defense Media Activity an easy-to-browse and the links provided. it was simple typewrit- marines based in Holy fied the presence of mis- download format. “This new archive is a ten copy. By the end of Loch, Scotland. The Amer- sile tubes and long-range All Hands Magazine The new site will replace gift to generations of Sail- the printing in 2011, the ican armed forces went to bombers on Soviet mer- launched the new digital the existing archive that ors and their families who magazine had become a heightened state of alert chantmen as the ships left archive of print editions has been hosted at www. can now browse the histo- home to state-of-the-art worldwide. Cuban ports and headed Aug. 19. navy.mil since 2003. Visi- ry of our Navy during their digital photography and Along with U.S. intelli- for the USSR. All Hands has been tors to the site will see a years of service,” said Rear graphics. While the ap- gence organizations, the The crisis was over. the official magazine of simplified menu to choose Adm. John Kirby, the Navy pearance changed in 89 Navy’s aerial reconnais- By employing Naval the U.S. Navy since 1922, from any year of the mag- Chief of Information. “The years, the importance to sance units joined the ef- forces, the President had highlighting news and azine’s print publication. sharing of sea stories is Sailors remained a con- fort to investigate the go- been able to achieve his topics important to Sailors Each year has a dedi- something every Sailor stant according to Marie ings-on in Cuba. strategic objectives and and their families. cated page displaying the holds dear. With this new Johnston, All Hands editor In one such operation, deal with a dangerous It was brought back as covers from every issue of- format, we offer them all from 1986-2011. Commander William B. and well-armed adversary an online magazine at fered that year. Users can a history of Navy storytell- The archive homepage Ecker, a combat veteran without having to start a www.ah.mil in Febru- also download electronic ing at its best.” offers a quick history of the of World War II and Com- war. ary, and the new archive versions of the cover or When the magazine was magazine’s appearance. manding Officer of Light Next: The Vietnam War THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 29, 2013 13 Dolphins find 1899 torpedo

By MC1 Tim Comer- the National Archives and ford looked in the deck logs. I Naval History and Heritage saw that in December of Command Communication 1899 Iowa had been do- Outreach Division ing target practice with the torpedoes and had lost ... Naval History and Heri- Howell No. 24.” tage Command’s Under- Pyrch was thrilled to water Archeology Branch find the information, dove into the history of a sleuthing was something recently-discovered late- she never expected to do 19th century No. 24 How- when she started intern- ell Torpedo, Aug. 9, and ing for archeological con- they scored a direct hit. servation at UAB. “We started looking “I never expected to through SECNAV (Secre- become a private inves- tary of the Navy) reports tigator,” she explained. “I and narrowed it down didn’t ever think that we to eight ships which had would find conclusive evi- been outfitted with How- dence, I thought we would ell Torpedoes,” said Mika- have a best guess. To see la Pyrch, a George Wash- Howell 24, lost on this day, Navy photo by MC1 Tim Comerford ington University intern at this time — it was pretty Kate Morrand, an archaeological conservator for the Underwater Archeology Branch at Naval History and with UAB who discovered exciting.” Heritage Command, guides the midsection of Howell Torpedo Number 24 onto foam in the warehouse at the where the torpedo’s ori- The mid and tail sec- Washington Navy Yard in Washington D.C. UAB discovered deck logs stating that the torpedo was lost by the gin. “From there we fig- tions of this rare torpedo, Iowa (BB 1) during a training operation in December 1899. ured which ships had found by U.S. Navy dol- gone through the Pacific phins off the coast of San nization and conservation Iowa had been anchored Morrand, UAB archeo- ervation and Outreach co- Fleet or spent any time in Diego last March, make it on the Washington Navy off San Diego from Dec. logical conservator, of the ordinator. “Our main con- along the coast. one of three known to ex- Yard, May 31. That was 18, 1899 through Jan. 15, process of desalinating the cern is conservation and That narrowed it down ist. when the marking “U.S.N. 1900 conducting train- torpedo for conservation. getting it stabilized. I am the USS Marblehead and The torpedo was trans- No. 24” was found. ing exercises. On Dec. “We are still seeing that sure several museums are the USS Iowa. We went to ferred to UAB for desali- The logs indicated that 20, 1899, under miscella- gradual increase of salt interested. It is an interest- neous events, the log en- concentration in the tank. ing piece with an interest- try noted, “Lost H. Mark 1, It is extremely important ing tale.” No. 24 torpedo.” This was because if we don’t re- USS Iowa (BB-4) was the sole reference to the move those salts we could constructed between 1893 loss. potentially have new cor- and 1896 and participated When used in training rosion that forms.” in the Spanish-American exercises, Howell torpe- Next they will have to War, most notably in the does were fitted with a take it apart to preserve its Battle of Santiago de Cuba practice warhead that was parts. July 2, 1898. attached to the midsec- “We will try to disassem- Iowa was assigned to tion by four pins and a ble it as little as possible, the Pacific Fleet from 1899 single screw. but to ensure proper con- to 1902 to conduct train- UAB scientists believe servation of each of the ing cruises, drills, and tar- during the exercise, the components — which we get practice. practice warhead may are certain, at this point, The Howell torpedo, have detached, provid- are made of all different named for Lt. Cmdr. John ing a possible explanation types of material — we A. Howell, the primary for why only the mid- and will have to partially disas- contributor, was devel- tail-sections of the torpe- semble it and document oped between 1870 and do were found. it,” Morrand said. 1889. Though the mystery of As for where it will go af- The Howell, the first its firing is solved the tor- ter conservation and long- propelled torpedo, was pedo itself still has a long term preservation, that is 11-feet long, made of brass Navy file photo way to go before it is ready still up in the air. and it had a range of 400 An undated file photo of the battleship Iowa (BB 1) shows sailors waving to people to be shown. “We do not know at this yards, a speed of 25 knots, on a boat. The torpedo was discovered in March by Navy dolphins off the coast of “It is a very slow and point,” said Blair Atcheson, and a warhead filled with San Diego. gradual process,” said Kate NHHC UAB Historic Pres- 100 pounds of explosive. 14 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 29, 2013 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 29, 2013 15 16 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 29, 2013