June 20, 2019 Edition

HIGHLIGHTS Congratulations Graduates!

“Graduation Friday”

New NWC President

Summer Camp Opportunities

Pell Bridge 50th

4th of July Preview

And More!

Students of U.S. Naval War College's (NWC) 2019 graduating class participate in a commencement ceremony on Dewey Field, June 14. The graduating class of 2019 included 318 resident students of the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, federal civilian employees and 110 international students. Addition- Inside This Issue ally, 1,080 students completed coursework through NWC's College of Distance Education programs. (U.S. Navy photo by Jaima Fogg/Released) Around the Station 2-5 NEWPORT, R.I. -- U.S. Naval War than 500 graduates were in attendance to Celebrate the 4th 6 College graduated more than 1,500 cross the stage on historic Dewey Field. Fleet & Family 7 students on Friday, June 14, in a Secretary of the Navy Richard V. ceremony at Naval Station Newport Spencer delivered the keynote address, Meat & Potatoes 8 overlooking Narragansett Bay. describing the challenging geopolitical The graduates are officers in the U.S. picture facing the nation’s military and MWR 9 Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force urging the new graduates to play a and Coast Guard, in addition to civilian leadership role. Now Hear This 10-11 employees of the Department of Defense “The influence of sea power on and other U.S. federal agencies. They today’s global commerce goes beyond Traffic/Pell Bridge 12 were joined by international military anything Alfred Thayer Mahan could officers hailing from 73 nations that are have imagined when he helmed this Around the Fleet 13-15 U.S. partners. institution. Today’s distributed In dress uniforms and suits, more battlespace would send Clausewitz back Veterans News 16-17

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Acting Naval War College President Lewis Duncan ad- dressed the 2019 Sum- mer Graduates last Fri- day as Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, (seated to the right) prepares to de- liver the keynote ad- dress. (U.S. Navy pho- to by MC2 Justin Johndro/released)

to the drawing board,” Spencer said, referring to the work -- immediately and relentlessly.” military thinker Carl von Clausewitz. The college recognized its top graduates with “And the information warfare today outpaces the academic awards. world of Sun Tzu. But the creative problem-solving and The Drs. Daniel and Susan Thys Academic Prize for strategic thinking that these strategists personified is the highest grade point average by a U.S. Navy student more important than ever,” he said. “Like the curriculum was awarded to Cmdr. Christi S. Montgomery. you all completed, the Naval War College is rooted in tradition but fueled, fueled by your innovation.” Spencer told graduates to be emboldened by their recent education to speak up and to challenge assumptions as soon as they arrive at their next command or position. Time is of the essence in this era of heightened competition among nations, he said. “Over the past three years we’ve been rebuilding, modernizing and recharging this force. But the technology gap that we have enjoyed for years is under threat,” Spencer said. “We have the resources to widen that advantage again. We have the money. And as I look out here, we have the intellect and the energy. What we do not have is time. Put your academic achievements to

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2 AROUND THE STATION … The Capt. James T. Larkin Award for Academic “To our graduates, you depart Newport to be part of Excellence by a Marine Corps student went to Lt. Col. the solution, to meet the great challenges that fall to the Jesse L. Sjoberg. free nations represented beneath this tent,” Duncan said. The Edward H. Bragg Award for Academic “You go forward stronger, smarter and spiritually Excellence among Coast Guard students was earned by reinvigorated for the tasks ahead. You take with you the Cmdr. Thomas C. D'Arcy. knowledge of centuries relevant to the challenge of today The Adm. Ike Kidd Naval Intelligence – and the greater trust and confidence you have gained in Foundation Award for achievement among intelligence your classmates from other services, from other officers went to civilian Andrew J. Rhodes. countries,” he said. Each June, two graduates who demonstrate a high degree of academic performance, participation in college and community activities and promotion of government service in the public interest are recognized. This year, the William Sowden Sims Award went to Army Maj. Steven J. Orbon and the Stephen Bleecker Luce Award went to State Department civilian Mr. Christopher W. Smith. Among international students, the Rear Admiral Joseph C. Strasser Naval Staff College International Leadership Prize was awarded to Cmdr. Carlos Eduardo Ribeiro de Macedo, Navy of Brazil. The Rear Admiral Joseph C. Strasser Naval Command College International Leadership Prize was awarded to Cmdr. Senior Grade Christophe Colonval of the Belgian Navy. The college also awards 20 prizes for distinguished writing. SECNAV Spencer personally congratulated the 318 resident Established in 1884, U.S. Naval War College is students of the Navy, Marine Corps, the oldest institution of its kind in the world. More Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, feder- than 50,000 students have graduated since the first al civilian employees and the 110 in- class of nine students in 1885. ternational students in attendance. Today, the college offers a one-year graduate- (U.S. Navy photo by Jaima Fogg/ level program to roughly 600 resident students annually. Graduates can earn a Master of Arts released) degree in national security and strategic studies or defense and strategic studies. While many students graduate in June, others receive their degrees in March and November. Another 1,000 distance-learning students complete the college’s core joint professional military education courses each year from locations around the country, with some going on to earn the master’s degree. The college has a prestigious group of alumni: About 300 of today’s active-duty admirals, generals and senior executive service leaders are graduates. Since creating a program for international officers in 1956, the college has more than 4,500 international alumni from 137 countries. On Friday, Acting President Lewis Duncan sent the graduates off with the charge to be leaders.

3 AROUND THE STATION ... New President Announced for Naval War College From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer announced June 14 that Rear Admiral (lower half) Shoshana S. Chatfield will be the new president of the Naval War College. “Rear Admiral Chatfield is a historic choice for the Naval War College. She is the embodiment of the type of warrior- scholar we need now to lead this storied institution as it educates our next generation of leaders,” said Spencer. “As our Education for Seapower (E4S) Study noted, our capacity for critical thinking in an age of increasing complexity will be our most important strategic advantage. Admiral Chatfield will play a pivotal role in leading the War College as it integrates into the new Naval University system we are now establishing to foster a culture of continuous learning in the naval services.” Chatfield will be the first woman president in the history of the Naval War College. She earned her doctorate in education from the University of San Diego. She is a naval aviator (helicopters) who commanded at both the squadron and wing levels. She also served as a Provincial Reconstruction Team Commander in Farah Province, Afghanistan. She is currently serving as Commander, Joint Region Marianas, Guam. (U.S Navy photo)

Last Friday was a very busy day onboard NS Newport with the NWC Graduation taking place on Dewey Field and the Navy Supply Corps School graduating 2nd Battalion. Officer Training Command New- port (OTCN) also celebrated a graduation for 98 newly commissioned officers who arrived on March 24 to begin their 12 weeks of Officer Candidate School. OTCN convenes 17 OCS classes annually. BZ to class 12-19! (photo courtesy of OTCN)

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The Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS) held a Basic Qualification Course graduation for 31 students as- signed to 2nd Battalion Charlie and Delta Companies, June 14, inside Wheeler Hall. Rear Adm. Kevin Jones, Commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distri- bution, shown in the photo on the right along with Capt. Nick Rapley, Commanding Officer of the school, was the guest speaker for the event and spoke of the importance of Culture, Customer, and Com- mand to the students. Fair Winds and Following Seas to the Navy’s newest Supply Corps Officers. (photos courtesy of NSCS)

Culinary Specialist 1st Class (Seabee Combat Warfare) Shasidy R. Shults, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for the sixth time on Monday for exemplary service. She served as funeral Honor Guard Detail Coordinator and Leading Petty Officer at NS Newport from May 2016 to June 2019. Shults demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in the execution of 970 military funeral honor requests achieving zero missed funerals. She led 110 active and reserve sailors in the service of 9,000 hours throughout the New England area which resulted in 850 customer surveys receiving an excellent grade as honors were flawlessly performed. She also acted as command duty officer for the 50 tenant commands amassing 14,000 military an civilian personnel. BZ CS1 Shults, best of luck with the SEABEE’s in Mississippi and thank you for a job well done!!

5 BRISTOL CELEBRATES THE 4TH ... USS TORNADO TO VISIT BRISTOL DURING THE 234TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

th Constitution and Thames Streets. USS TORNADO (PC-14) is the 14 and fi- Please note that while visitors are welcome nal of the Cyclone coastal patrol ship. Her keel aboard the ship, strict security procedures will be was laid on August 25, 1998 and was commis- in place for the active naval ship. Guests must sioned on June 24, 2000 with 4 officers and 22 show a photo ID and children must be accompa- enlisted personnel. She is 179’ long with a 25’ nied and supervised by an adult at all times. beam. Her armament consists of two MK 38 U.S. Naval Regulations require that all purses and several 50 caliber and M240 machine guns. and packages be searched. Visitors are strongly On October 1, 2004, USS TORNADO was encouraged to lock unnecessary purses and bags decommissioned from the U.S. Navy and offi- in their vehicles since the security search will cially transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard where delay the tour process. All persons will be sub- she was recommissioned as USCGC (WPC 14) jected to a metal detector search. If a person where she remained until September 30, 2011 cannot be screened through a metal detector when she was re-transferred back to the U.S. Na- search, they may be patted down. Visitors are vy and re-commissioned on December 6, 2011. reminded to wear comfortable, protective foot- The TORNADO is homeported at Naval Station wear (no open toes, heels, or platform shoes). Mayport, FL Parking in the area of the US Coast Guard Her primary mission, in addition to drug in- Pier will be limited to on-street parking. terdiction, is coastal patrol to help protect our Nation’s coastline, ports, and waterways from NAVAL STATION PARTICIPATION terrorist attack. She is presently commanded by FOR THE PARADE INCLUDE: Lt.Cmdr. Brian W. Stueber, USN a native of Navy Band Northeast; Officer Training New Jersey who enlisted in the Navy in 1996 Command’s Officer Development School; Ma- and was commissioned in 2008 rine Corps Detachment, Newport and Navy Sup- The USS TORNADO will host tours on rd ply Corps School students. Come out and cheer Wednesday, July 3 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM on your sea service colleagues. and on Thursday, July4th from 3:00 to 5:30 PM For a complete list of events, go to: at the US Coast Guard Pier at the intersection of www.fourthofjulybristol.com

6 FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT ... Summer Museum Program Begins

Museums across America are initiative: rolling out the red carpet for active- You'll be in good company. duty, National Guard and reserve More than 2 million military families this summer, check with the office to service members and their families have enjoyed Blue Star Museums find additional attractions in your between Memorial Day and Labor since the program launched in 2010. area. Day. Simply flash your ID and enjoy Join their ranks, if you haven't You can enjoy a staycation in free access through the Blue Star already. your new community. If you're Museums initiative. Your ID card is your ticket to settling into a new duty station, take The program is a collaborative the museums. Just show your a break from unpacking and explore. effort between the Department of common access card, or DD Form Blue Star Museum visits will help Defense, the National Endowment 1173 or 1173-1 identification card. you get to know the place and its for the Arts, Blue Star Families and Your admission is free, so people. participating museums. The Blue there's no need to limit Make it a blockbuster summer. Star Museums initiative provides yourself. Explore fine art, history, See how many Blue Star Museums even more ways for you and your science, children's museums, you can explore — and be sure to family to explore your community, arboretums, historical parks, nature take advantage of the other great spend time together and share centers and more. Find participating opportunities your Morale, Welfare adventures. museums near you or along your and Recreation program offers. travel route. For information on participating Be in the Know Your Information, Tickets and museums, go to: https:// Here are some helpful things to Travel office can add to your fun. www.arts.gov/national-initiatives/ know about the Blue Star Museums As you map out your museum visits blue-star-museums

They’re at it again! The Rhode Island National Guard’s Child and Youth Pro- gram is hosting wonderful FREE events for military youth! These events are open to currently serving military in all branch- es and components! The events are first-come, first-serve, and will fill up quickly, so register ASAP! Tuesday, July 16 from 12:45PM- 5:00PM – Fishing Trip (ages 6 to 18 year olds) Tuesday, July 25 from 10:00AM- 12:30PM – Kayak Adventure (ages 10 years old and up) Register here: www.ringsummer.splashthat.com or for more information, contact: Holland K. Tulip, Lead Child & Youth Program Coor- dinator, RI National Guard Military Fami- ly Programs at (401)275-1254 or email: [email protected]

7 THE MEAT & POTATOES OF LIFE ... Redefining Hang Ten Whether it was children romping in the waves from without making an idiot out of pouring cold from the the comfort of our beach chairs. myself. garden hose, An hour goes by and I have an I want to turn back, but nature stagnating in a blow unflattering moustache of beaded calls. Miraculously, the churning roll up pool, or sparkling sweat under my nose. The cold of water and sand in the ditch doesn’t blue below the high beverages from the cooler have been suck me in, and I struggle through dive at the community going down quite nicely, but now my without getting my hair wet. Ha! I’ve park, when I was a bladder is full. Walking back to the still got it, I think, and swim toward kid I tried to be in Lisa Molinari cottage just to go to the bathroom my children triumphantly. water all summer seems such a waste of relaxation “Watch out, Mom!” my daughter long. Especially on our summer time. yells, as a huge breaker barrels in. So beach vacations, where my brother I resolve to go for a swim. much for keeping my hair dry. I dive and I spent the vast majority of our Why not? under the wave, and it feels as though waking hours in the my body has just been fed . through the wringer of an Despite my portly old washing machine. I frame, I had a certain pop up looking like a natural grace in the drowned rat, but feeling water, slicing through somewhat athletic, as waves with effortless another beautiful teal green fluidity. I dove, hands wave rises up ahead of me. outstretched, head “Let’s ride this one!” I tucked, toes pointed, yell to my daughter. No into oncoming waves, sooner do I experience the and with one dolphin thrill of being carried on kick burst through to the top of the wave, than the surface, unscathed, my face hits the sandy hair slicked. On calm bottom. I hear a tiny days, I explored the crunch as my legs are depths weightlessly, thrown over my head. I’m hands at my sides, eyes not sure how many times I open, propelling myself with “Man I used to spend the entire day in tumble, but I eventually struggle to from Atlantis” undulations. the ocean, with one stop for a quick my feet in the foamy surf, with my Before Boogie boards were lunch – usually a cheese sandwich suit cocked sideways and drooping invented, we rode the waves on and Tang. I swam like a fish, and with ten pounds of sand. inflatable canvas rafts. Paddling rode waves like a dolphin. Staggering back to find a towel, I “Hawaii Five-O” style, I flew high on I try to stand up but lurch forward realize that I’m not a kid anymore. the crest in an exhilarating rush only a couple inches before falling Like years, the waves keep rolling toward the towels and umbrellas. If I back into the chair. The low center of by, and although the water still calls got dumped, I tumbled helplessly like gravity, along with my middle aged to me, I’m perfectly happy to sit back a rag doll in a washing machine, over stomach muscles, forces me to try a and watch from the comfort of my and over, head over heels, until I was new approach. Gripping the armrests, beach chair. released, choking, with a snoot full of I swing my head forward, hoping my water, grit in my teeth, and a scrape torso’s momentum will lift my rear on the end of my nose. high enough out of the seat for my Lisa’s syndicated column I’d wait for that sneezy tickle in legs to take over. appears in military and my sinuses to subside, and run back It works, and I march into the civilian newspapers to the water, swimming, slicing, water, smiling and waving to the including Stars and Stripes, flying. kids. Knee deep, I see a formidable and on her blog at Nearly forty years later, I find trough where waves are thudding themeatandpotatoesoflife.com. myself at the beach again. But now, solidly onto the sand. I realize that I She can be contacted at my husband and I watch our own have to somehow get through a ditch [email protected]. of spinning, sandblasting current 8 MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION ...

9 NOW HEAR THIS ... FIRE SAFETY TIP OF THE WEEK NEX JULY instance it occurs so they can rectify Fire Safety Tip: Practice your RIBBON the issue in a timely manner. It can Home Fire Drill at night and during CUTTING complicate the resolution process if the day with everyone in your Save the the issue goes on for several pay home. Practice twice a year and date for July periods. Email [email protected] practice using different ways 18 when the to make an appointment. out. Teach your NEX reveals the newly renovated children how to facility. There will be a lot of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND escape on their activities planned and a formal Military Sealift Command own in case you ceremony. Recruiter (Rob Gans) will be here on cannot help Tuesday, July 9 from 10am–noon in them and the NAVY MARINE CORPS Building 690. Currently MSC has 16 importance of RELIEF SOCIETY positions open. (See below for more immediately If your Sailors have pay issues, details) responding to the alarm. notify NMCRS after the FIRST

US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY BIRTHDAY Sunday, June 23, 78th Birthday, US Coast Guard Auxiliary (1941).

ANNIVERSARY OF START OF KOREAN WAR Tuesday, June 25, Korean War Begins (1950).

GOLD STAR TEEN FUND RAISER Saturday, June 29, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., “11th Anniversary Party,” Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club, Blackstone Valley Chapter, 59 Brightridge Avenue, East Providence. For more information call (401) 702-0292. All proceeds to benefit the 2019 Gold Star Teen Sailing Camp.

2019 MSoN AUGUST WELCOME SOCIAL 2019 Military Spouses of Newport (MSoN) August Welcome Social will be held on Thursday, August 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Rotunda Ballroom at Easton Beach If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Lusty at milspousenewport.hospitality@gmail .com.

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FREE YOGA R.I. Connected Warriors Yoga for JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY HOURS Service members, veterans and their NAVY EXCHANGE families is held every Thursday from Main Exchange: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 6 p.m. to 7:15 at Camp Fogarty, Bldg. Barbershop: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 214, 2841 So. County Trail, East Greenwich. The yoga is free for COMMISSARY everyone and if you attend three July 4: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. classes you get a free yoga mat July 5: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. compliments of connectedwarriors.org. MWR FACILITIES Community Recreation Center: Noon - 6 p.m. DON’T’ DRINK AND DRIVE Liberty Center: Noon - 6 p.m. There are plenty of options for Seaview Lanes Bowling Center: Noon - 6 p.m. moving around over the summer John H. Chafee Fitness Center: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. without getting behind the wheel John H. Chafee Fitness Center Pool: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. after you have been enjoying some Leisure Bay Internet Café: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. alcoholic beverages with friends and Auto Skills Center, Child Development Center, family. Here on Aquidnect Island, School Age Care, Teen Center, MWR Admin, and the Airport Taxi, Inc. (401) 841-0030 Officers' Club will be closed. Bizarros Transportation (774) 930- 2416 and Orange Cab (401) 737- 2868 all have drivers who have been cleared to drive onto the installation. dependents for $529 which is a 45% If you choose to use one of the many discount over regular pricing. ride-sharing services out there These season passes are only (Uber/Lyft) then please note that available for purchase before the UNLESS the driver is in possession of start of the season, so these prices a Department of Defense issued ID are only available until around card, he/she will not be allowed November 1 for the 2019/2020 onto the installation and you must THINKING ABOUT THE SNOW??? season. be dropped at the gate. (Remember, (don’t shoot the messenger—this is For more information and to get non-affiliated personnel are NOT the time of year to line up some your pass early, go to: allowed to be on great deals!) https://www.epicpass.com/info/ the installation There is a great deal military.aspx unless they are being offered to all escorted by a military through Vail DoD escort or LOOKING FOR A Resorts Epic Pass. The have gone GOOD JOB?? through back- price is $129 for a season pass for Active Duty Today, June 20, on ground vetting the USAJOBS website and identity personnel, Retirees, AND (www.usajobs.gov) there are 244 job verifications. THEIR DEPENDANTS, and Stay Safe and the pass is good here on openings in the state of Rhode keep what you the east coast at Stowe, Island. These positions are with all earned!) Vt., Okemo and Mt. federal government agencies in the Sunapee. They even offer state. There are full time, part time a season pass to any and seasonal opportunities Military Veteran and available. Check it out and get to work!

11 TRAFFIC UPDATES ... The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority is excited to an- nounce its plans for the 50th Anni- versary Celebra- tion of the New- port Pell Bridge. Construction on the bridge began on April 5, 1966, and it was officially opened to traffic on June 28, 1969. In recognition of the 50th anniver- sary on June 28, 2019, RITBA plans to host a variety of festivities and celebrations throughout the year. Among the events will be a community celebration at Ft. Adams State Park, a bridge rededication ceremony, an Antique Car Bridge Crossing and histori- cal exhibits at various locations in our host communities. RITBA also plans to collabo- rate with higher education institutions to cre- ate learning programs.

FOR INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT AND EVERYTHING RELAT- ED TO CONSTRUCTION AND TRAF- FIC UPDATES—GO TO: WWW.RITBA.ORG

STANDARD GATE HOURS

 Gate 1: Open 7-days-a-week / 24-hours-a-day for routine traffic.  Gate 2: Open for a.m. commute Mon through Fri, 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. to alleviate Gate 1 backups.  Gate 10: Closed until further notice.  Gate 17: Open Mon through Fri from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed on holidays)  Gate 7: NHCNE Gate, open Mon-Fri, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Gate 23: NUWC Gate open 24/7 for commuters.  Gate 32: Open Mon-Fri 6:30 to 9 a.m. and 3:30 to 5:30m. for commuters.

12 AROUND THE FLEET ... Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Departs Norfolk for Medical Mission

NORFOLK, Va. -- U.S. Navy Hospital Ship respect of human rights and stable, secure, and USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) gets underway from prosperous democracies in the Americas. , June 14. Lt. James Wuzhu, Judge Advocate General for Comfort got underway to begin its deployment NS Newport and Boatswain Mate 3rd Class to South America, Central America and the Christopher Ogden both volunteered to fill Caribbean in support of humanitarian and vacancies for this deployment onboard the partner-building efforts. USNS Comfort's return Comfort. BZ Shipmates and we will see you when to the region reflects a common commitment to the you return to Newport.

U.S. Navy photo by Bill Mesta

Navy to Christen Guided-Missile Daniel Inouye

From the Office of the Navy Chief of Information ship's sponsor. In a time-honored Navy tradition, Mrs. WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy will chris- Inouye will christen the ship by breaking a bottle of spar- ten its newest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile de- kling wine across the bow. stroyer, the future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), dur- "The future USS Daniel Inouye will serve for ing a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, June 22, in Bath, decades as a reminder of Senator Inouye's service to our Maine. nation and his unwavering support of a strong Navy and The future USS Daniel Inouye is named in honor Marine Corps team," said Secretary of the Navy Richard of Daniel Inouye, who served as a United States Senator V. Spencer. "This ship honors not only his service but for Hawaii from 1963 until his death in 2012. He re- the service of our shipbuilders who help make ours the ceived the Medal of Honor June 21, 2000 for his extraor- greatest Navy and Marine Corps team in the world." dinary heroism in action while serving with the 442nd The future USS Daniel Inouye will be the 68th Infantry Regiment Combat Team in Italy during World Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, and is one of 21 ships War II. During an assault April 21, 1945, an exploding currently under contract for the DDG 51 program. The grenade shattered his right arm; despite the intense pain, ship is configured as a Flight IIA destroyer, which ena- he refused evacuation. He remained at the head of his bles power projection and delivers quick reaction time, platoon until they broke the enemy resistance and his high firepower, and increased electronic countermeas- men deployed in defensive positions, continuing to fight ures capability for anti-air warfare. The Daniel Inouye until the regiment's position was secured. U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii will deliver will be 509.5 feet long and 59 feet wide, with a displace- the christening ceremony's principal address. Irene Hira- ment of 9,496 tons. She will be homeported in Pearl Har- no Inouye, wife of the late Senator, will serve as the bor.

13 AROUND THE FLEET ... Bainbridge Answers Distress Call GULF OF OMAN (NNS) -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) responded to a distress call from the M/V Kokuka Courageous in the Gulf of Oman the morning of June 13. The Bainbridge received a call from the Kokuka Courageous crew advising that their ship was in distress approximately 30 nautical miles from Bainbridge’s location. “This is what we’re out here for,” said Cmdr. M. Kathryn Devine, commanding officer of Bainbridge. “Our mission is to ensure maritime safety and to answer the call for aid when we can.” All 21 crew members of the Kokuka Courageous had evacuated to a tug boat and were transferred to the Bainbridge. One of the Kokuka Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile Courageous sailors suffered burns on destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) render aid to the crew of his hands and was treated the M/V Kokuka Courageous. Bainbridge is deployed to the immediately by the Bainbridge U.S. 5th Fleet areas of operations in support of naval medical team. operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Once safely aboard Bainbridge, Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific the Kokuka Courageous crew through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke received medical check-ups, showers points. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Jason Waite) and clean clothes along with food and any other attention they required. “I’m very proud of my crew and their quick response to the situation,” said Devine. “They’ve done an incredible job of making sure the crew of the tanker was safely brought aboard and taken care of.” Bainbridge is underway as part of Abraham Lincoln 's (ABECSG) deployment in support of maritime security cooperation efforts in U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deploying strike group assets include staffs, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group 12 (CSG 12), 2 (DESRON 2), USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW 7).

14 A DAY OUT WITH THE FLEET ...JUNE 16

KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019) Spanish amphibious assault vehi- cles create a smoke screen as part of an amphibious assault for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime- focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 47th year of one of the largest exercises in North- ern Europe enhancing flex- ibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photos by MC3 Class Jack D. Aistrup/Released)

U.S. Navy photo by Bill Mesta

KLAIPEDA, Lithuania: U.S. Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) wade ashore from a landing craft, utility during an amphibious assault for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019.

15 VETERANS NEWS ...

Sunday, June 23rd, 78th Birthday, US Coast Guard Auxiliary (1941)

Tuesday, June 25th, Korean War Begins (1950)

Wednesday, June 26th, 8AM – 4PM, “#Be There for Veterans & Service Members”, Double Tree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 101 South Commercial Street, Manchester, New Hampshire. Point of contact is Beth Alves at 603.624.4366, Extension 2150, or Shara Katsos at 781.687.3216.

Saturday, June 29th, 9AM – 6PM, “11th Anniversary Party”, Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club, Black- stone Valley Chapter, 59 Brightridge Avenue, East Providence. For more information call 401.702.0292. All pro- ceeds to benefit the 2019 Gold Star Teen Sailing Camp.

Thursday, July 4th, Independence Day

Thursday, July 4th, Bristol 4th of July Parade

Sunday, July 14th, 1PM – 4PM, “Rhode Island Air National Guard ‘Gathering of the Clan Family Steak Fry’”, Tri City Elks Lodge #14, 1915 West Shore Road, Warwick. RSVP by July 1st. Point of contact is Fred Sulli- van at [email protected].

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