Three Sailors Named to ‘Top 20 Under 40’ Class from Staff Reports Sue of Meridian Home & Style Magazine
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Volume 58, Number 19 https://www.cnic.navy.mil/meridian ~ www.facebook.com/NASMeridian ~ Twitter: @nasmeridianms September 17, 2020 Never Forget RS1 Belcher AC1 Kiger MA2 Snyder Photos by Trenton Steele/Meridian Home & Style Three Sailors named to ‘Top 20 under 40’ class From Staff Reports sue of Meridian Home & Style magazine. These individuals - ages 39 and under - are Three of NAS Meridian’s own earned spots among the Meridian area’s “movers and shak- in this year’s class for The Meridian Star and ers” who excel not only professionally, but Meridian Home & Style’s Top 20 under 40. even more through their service to the com- These recognitions are presented by Mis- munity. sissippi Power, and featured in the latest is- =Top 20, page 3 Expiring ID card? Make your appointment immediately From Navy Personnel Command If you have any questions, contact the NAS Meridian ID Card Service members using Common Access Cards (CAC) that have or will expire prior to Sept. 30 office at 601-679-2302 or need to make an appointment to replace it im- https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/#/ mediately per guidance in NAVADMIN 253/20 released Sept. 11. Members will no longer be able to use CACs While expired CAC holders need to update for physical access to military installations and their cards promptly, Uniformed Service Identi- CAC-ID certificates will not be updated on Sept. fication (USID) card holders (retirees and family 30, which will impact access to CAC enabled sites members) will still be able to use expired cards for access to DoD installations until March 30, Photo by Penny Randall and systems. 2021. Sailors gather at the flagpole at the Administration The new guidance in the message directs ID Additionally, USID card holders can use ex- Building onboard Naval Air Station Meridian for a moment card facilities to prioritize individuals with expir- pired cards for benefits such as the commissary of silence during morning colors is played, Sept. 11. This ing CACs and renewal requests to ensure timely and exchange services through June 30, 2021. year marked the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist and efficient processing. “While walk-ins are an option, we highly en- attacks in Washington, D.C., New York and Pennsylvania. Expired CAC holders need to contact the near- courage everyone to make an appointment,” said Nearly 3,000 people were killed on that day, the single est Identification Card Issuing Facility as soon as Ann Stewart, Navy Personnel Command as- largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attack on possible to schedule an available time for CAC re- sistant commander for Pay and Personnel. “We American soil. Each year on 9/11 - officially designated issue. Service members can find the nearest site want to ensure the safety of everyone who comes Patriot Day - we stand together again and proclaim and contact information at https://idco.dmdc.osd. to get their CACs replaced.” “Never Forget.” mil/idco/. What’s Inside ~ page 2 ~ New! Area Happenings ~ page 5 ~ Flash Flooding ~ page 8 ~ Items For Sale Lance Goby photo courtesy of Goby family Other photos by Penny Randall Center: The wallet included a miniature diploma from Palm Beach Gardens High School in Florida with the name Lance ~ page 9 ~ Alan Goby; a photo of a young man by a red car; a silver cross and several other personal items dating back to 1981. Top left: Lance Goby while in tne U.S. Navy. Top right: Chris Robinson holds up a miniature diploma from a wallet he found Adolescent Identity while working on a water line to a fire hydrant onboard Naval Air Station Meridian, Sept. 11. Wallet found 39 years later onboard NAS Meridian From Staff Reports Robinson said. Public Affairs Officer Penny Randall believes it was prob- Chris Robinson never thought he would come across a buried ably a Navy or Marine student who dropped it many years ago treasure of sorts while working on a water line to a new fire hy- along Fuller Road which is a common path for students to walk drant onboard Naval Air Station Meridian, Sept. 11. to the gym and medical clinic. “We would love to find Mr. Goby “We were digging about 4 feet down in the ground, I stopped and return his wallet, and find out if he was in fact in the Navy or and looked and there was a wallet,” said Robinson, a plumber Marine stationed at NAS Meridian.” who has been on the job for only about three weeks at the base. “It was still in good shape, but a little wet.” page 6 Robinson took it back to Public Works and tried to dry it out Editor’s note: We have had an tremendous outpouring of comments and help ~ ~ while inspecting its contents. Inside was a miniature diploma finding the family of Lance Alan Goby -- who was in fact stationed at NAS from Palm Beach Gardens High School in Florida with the name Meridian as a Sailor in 1981. Sadly Mr. Goby passed away in 1995. We have NTTC completes first Lance Alan Goby, a photo of a young man by a red car, a silver been in contact with his son, Ian, in Montana; and we are returning the modernized RS course cross and several other personal items dating back to 1981. wallet and other items to him. Ian was very thankful and surprised at all the “It’s been in the ground for 39 years -- that’s so amazing,” heart-warming messages he received. 2 The Skyline ~ September 17, 2020 Photo of Week A Day in Naval History ~ Sept. 17, 1787 ~ The Continental Convention signs the Constitution of the United States at Philadelphia, Pa., replacing the Articles of the Confederation. Named in honor of the Constitution, USS Constitution is launched in 1797 and to date is the world’s oldest commissioned U.S. Navy ship in service. ~ Sept. 18, 2008 ~ USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) is christened and launched at San Diego, Calif. The dry cargo ship provides ammunition, food, repair, parts, stores and small quantities of fuel for the U.S. Marine Corps. The ship is named for Master Chief Carl Brashear, the first African American Master Diver in Photo by Lisa Ferdinando the U.S. Navy and the first amputee to be Defense Department Chief Management Officer Lisa W. Hershman salutes recertified as a diver after amputation. with officers of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency during a ceremonial unfurling of an American flag at the Pentagon, at dawn on the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Sept. 11, 2020. Navy News Briefs Local Happenings Navy Week going virtual in September 18-19: Mississippi Science Fest is the LeFleur Museum District’s Salt Lake City (LMD) signature event which will take place virtually showcasing To help Americans stay connected and Naval ships with historical science exploration and activities with exhibitors in a variety of to their Navy while staying safe at ties to Utah STEM fields including NASA, the Mississippi Polymer Institute, home, the Navy Office of Community • USS Constitution - Virtual tours Outreach (NAVCO) is bringing a Vir- aboard the oldest commissioned NOAA-National Weather Service, and many others. For the first time tual Navy Week to Salt Lake City, Utah ship in the Navy in conjunction with the virtual event, Mississippi Science Fest Activity from Sept. 14-18, in lieu of an in-person • Naval Academy Midshipmen social Kits are available for families to experience STEM activities together event. media live events Salt Lake City is the seventh Navy • Navy Leap Frogs video and live in- at home. Each kit contains instructions, video demonstrations, and Week this year that has been trans- terviews on STEM topics supplies for eight curated activities and experiments for families formed to a virtual event as part of the • Live interview with leadership to complete together. MSF Activity Kits are $15 and available for nation’s ongoing Coronavirus mitiga- from Blue Star Families of Utah tion efforts. Salt Lake City has been the site of purchase by visiting mssciencefest.org. The Virtual Salt Lake City Navy previous in-person Navy Weeks in Week will seek to re-create as much of 2007, 2010, 2015, and 2017. 18: EMBDC Golf Classic from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Northwood the originally planned demonstrations By going virtual, the Navy is able and shows as possible online. to work with its great network of Navy Country Club. Please contact EMBDC for more information. Fees partners to provide opportunities to in- $125. Call 601-693-1306. Engagements will include live events teract with the Navy in live-streamed on social media, demonstrations, in- events, and videos. terviews, and local media coverage of: The Navy aims to provide content to October • Senior Navy Leadership – Receiv- the local and surrounding communities 3: St. Joseph’s OCTOBERFEST from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Joseph’s ing a proclamation from Gov. Gary of Salt Lake City looking for fun and Herbert, and being a part of a live engaging content to include band per- Catholic Church at 1914 18th Avenue, Meridian. For advanced food conversation on social media. formances, Navy history reviews rel- or raffle tickets you may contact David Stephens at 601-938-5757. • Social media live conversations evant to Utah and STEM-type subjects, The following are just a few of the activities lined up for the day: with native Salt Lake City sailors which are a part of Navy operations. • Navy Band Northwest - Virtual The full schedule of events will be a White Elephant Sale – 7 a.m.-noon performances available on https://outreach.navy.mil/ a Blessing of Pets/Animals – 10:15 a.m.