Three Sailors Named to ‘Top 20 Under 40’ Class from Staff Reports Sue of Meridian Home & Style Magazine

Volume 58, Number 19 https://www.cnic.navy.mil/meridian ~ www.facebook.com/NASMeridian ~ Twitter: @nasmeridianms September 17, 2020 Never Forget

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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/.

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~ 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

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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.

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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. • Naval History and Heritage Com- Virtual-Outreach/. a Health Fair – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. mand – Naval heroes from Utah --From Isaiah Sellers a Activities for Children/Youth – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. a Food Sales – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. a Fish or Rib Plates - $10.00 U.S. Navy conducts joint a Slab of Ribs - $20.00 a Also, Nachos, Tacos, Tamales, etc. operations with U.S. Air Force a Raffle ticket - $1.00 (1st place $100; 2nd place $75; and 3rd place $50) U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and to operate anywhere in this theater.” NATO units conducted a joint mari- U.S. destroyers, based in Rota, time and air training mission in the Spain, support NATO’s integrated 17: State Games of Mississippi’s 2020 Pumpkin Run from 8-11 Adriatic Sea. air missile defense architecture. a.m. at Bonita Lakes. Event includes: pumpkin run, mini-pumpkin The Arleigh Burke class, guided- These forward deployed naval forc- run and costume contest; race will begin near the boat ramp on missile destroyer USS Roosevelt es-Europe ships have the flexibility (DDG 80), a P-8A Poseidon Maritime to operate throughout the waters of the upper lake. Registration: pumpkin Run 5k prior to Oct. 1 - $20; Patrol Aircraft (MPA) from Patrol Europe and Africa, from the Cape of Pumpkin Run 5k on site registration - $25; Call 601-482-0205. Squadron VP-47, four F-16 Fighting Good Hope to the Arctic Circle dem- Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing, onstrating their mastery of the mar- Aviano Air Base, Italy, KC-135 Stra- itime domain. 22: Meridian’s 6th Annual Bud + Burgers from 6-9 p.m. at totankers from the 100th Air Refu- VP-47 is currently assigned to Singing Brakeman Park. The competition allows for home cooks, eling Wing, Mildenhall, England Commander, Task Force (CTF) 67 restaurants, businesses, or organizations to assemble teams to and Airborne Warning and Control and is forward-deployed to the U.S. System (AWACS) E-2 from NATO, 6th Fleet area of operations (AOO). compete for prizes for the best burger. All proceeds from the event Geilenkirchen, Germany, participat- CTF 67 is composed of land-based will go to Love’s Kitchen. Admission is $10; for information contact ed in the training. maritime patrol aircraft that oper- Anna Grace Tanner at [email protected]. The training mission was the sec- ate over the waters of the Mediter- ond iteration of an ongoing integra- ranean in anti-submarine recon- tion of U.S. Air Force Europe and naissance, surveillance, and mining U.S. 6th Fleet. The ultimate goal is roles. to refine joint air defense procedures U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in to better defend U.S. Navy ships. Naples, Italy, conducts the full spec- “Our comparative military ad- trum of joint and naval operations, vantage is that U.S. uniformed ser- often in concert with joint, allied, vices fight together,” said Capt. Jo- and interagency partners in order to seph A. Gagliano, commander, Task advance U.S. national interests and Force 65. “Today’s exercise security and stability in Europe and demonstrated that our joint Navy- Africa. Air Force team and NATO is ready --From U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

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Photos courtesy of Public Works Lt. Cmdr. Robert McCharen, NAS Meridian Lt. Cmdr. Robert McCharen, NAS Meridian Lt. Cmdr. Robert McCharen, NAS Meridian public works officer, presents a 20-year public works officer, presents a 15-year public works officer, presents a 30-year length of service award to JP Beaudouin length of service award to Richard McKee length of service award to Bo Coleman during a ceremony at Public Works onboard outside Public Works onboard NAS Meridian, during a ceremony at Public Works onboard NAS Meridian, Aug. 17. Sept. 1. NAS Meridian, Aug. 17.

Lt. Cmdr. Robert McCharen, NAS Meridian Lt. Cmdr. Robert McCharen, NAS Meridian Lt. Cmdr. Robert McCharen, NAS Meridian public works officer, presents a 10-year public works officer, presents a 5-year length public works officer, presents a 5-year length length of service award to David Taylor of service award to Wayne Lanier during of service award to Ken Pipkin during a during a ceremony at Public Works onboard a ceremony at Public Works onboard NAS ceremony at Public Works onboard NAS NAS Meridian, Aug. 17. Meridian, Aug. 17. Meridian, Aug. 17.

Bravo Zulu to Bo Coleman, Dave Chisolm, Lavelle Franks, Richie McKee, Scott Knuth, and Jason Coleman for their efforts in cleaning Gary Matthews receives his Larry Joyner receives his two, 250K gallon underground water tanks in the Centroid area. This retirement certificate after retirement certificate after 18 years routine maintenance is completed every five years and consisted 22 years of service during a of service during a ceremony of draining, washing, and inspecting for any cracks or necessary ceremony at Public Works at Public Works onboard NAS repairs. This work is crucial in maintaining our water network and onboard NAS Meridian, Aug 17. Meridian, Aug 17. Congrats Larry! the highest rating from the State of Mississippi (since 2000). Congrats Gary!

Not pictured: Bravo Zulu to David Taylor (Electric Shop Supervisor), Brad Grayson (Electrician Work Leader), Bobby Smith, Brad Freeman and Tyler Hagwood (Electricians), Eric Ross (Pipefitter Leader), Greg Freeman and Chris Neese (Engineering Techs) and Chris Nutt (Transportation Supervisor) for their support to the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) team with the installation of the Transportable Transmitter Receiver Shelter (TTRS) at Bldg 5. The TTRS provides continued air traffic control operations while NIWC upgrades the ATC equipment in the transmitter and receiver facilities. Despite limited resources, the PW team’s coordination and agility enabled NIWC to remain on schedule with installation of the TTRS, which is critical to maintaining flight operations and pilot production at NAS Meridian.

=Top 20 Military members included: Retail Services Specialist 1st Class Brit- Aviator earns ‘Wings of Gold’ tany Belcher says, “I feel my soul purpose while being on earth is to help people in any in August pinning ceremony way that I can. When I was growing up, no one did things for the community or men- tored the youth. I decided to change that. Lt. j.g. Jason Huynh received his “Wings of Gold” during a naval aviator designa- It’s important to grasp the youth while you tion ceremony Aug. 28 onboard Naval Air Station Meridian. can and provide them with better opportu- The naval aviator designation ceremony is not prescribed specifically by U.S. Navy nities so that they may become successful regulations, but has emerged as an honored product of the rich heritage of na- leaders in the world. Helping people is my val tradition. It marks the culmination of nearly two years of specialized training, passion.” Belcher is stationed at Naval which has prepared these officers for the rigorous demands of aerial combat and Technical Training Center Meridian. carrier operations -- earning each the title of “Naval Aviator” and the right to wear Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Patrick the coveted “Wings of Gold.” Kiger says, “We have the ability to make Lt. j.g. Jason Huynh a true difference in the lives of others and ourselves. The Bible says many times over, the importance of giving back to each other and your community. It should never be for personal gain, but for the strengthening of the community and all the people who live VT-7 aviator, others receive ‘Wings of Gold’ at in it.” Kiger is assigned to Air Operations onboard Naval Air Station Meridian. Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Ryan Snyder Tailhook Symposium in Pensacola says, “giving back to the community is a great way to get to know your community By Lt. Michelle Tucker work to do as you advance to your fleet Doyle, Tailhook Association president. and help out where help is needed. It can Chief of Naval Air Training replacement squadrons and beyond. I “I wore them through instructing in the uplift those around you and encourages oth- look forward to flying with you in the training command, fleet and RAG tours ers to do the same. Additionally, it can be Two naval aviators and one naval fleet.” and while commanding in every level mentally and spiritually uplifting. Those flight officer received their Wings of Each wingee received legacy wings of our Navy’s fleet command … it’s my that contribute are usually filled with a Gold during a small ceremony at the Na- from individual sponsors from their re- wish these wings will serve you as well sense of purpose and accomplishment.” tional Naval Aviation Museum at Naval spective aviation community. Retired as they have served me.” Snyder is assigned to the Security Force Air Station Pensacola, Florida, Sept. 12 Adm. William Gortney passed his wings Department onboard NAS Meridian. as part of this year’s modified Virtual to Mascaro; retired Rear Adm. Don Mascaro’s wife pinned him during the These 20 young men and women were Tailhook Symposium. Quinn, Tailhook Association chairman, ceremony. selected by a committee from more than 50 Graduates were: Lt. j.g. Nicho- passed his wings to Walker; and Rear “I’ve been told many times that as nominations from members of the greater las Mascaro, a naval aviator, Train- Adm. Daniel Fillion, director, Warfare hard as school felt that I’ll look back one Meridian community. They demonstrate ing Squadron (VT) 7; Lt. j.g. Christine Integration at the Office of the Chief of day and realize that was the easy part,” excellence in their professions, but also Walker, naval flight officer (NFO), VT- Naval Operations passed his wings to Mascaro said. “I am honored to serve my are their commitment to the community. 86; and Lt. j.g. Thomas Fogwell, naval Fogwell. country and that pride will be what gets The young men and women are the area’s aviator, Helicopter Training Squadron “I am truly honored to have the op- me through the tougher times. I want to emerging business leaders, educators, spiri- 8. portunity to receive retired Adm. Don thank all of my instructors at NAS Me- tual leaders, military personnel, medical The graduates represent three Chief Quinn’s wings,” Walker said. “As part of ridian and NAS Whiting Field for moti- professionals and people from all walks of of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) un- the new generation of Naval Aviation, I vating and pushing me. This moment is life. dergraduate flight training pipelines: know we could not be where we are to- truly once in a lifetime.” A reception was held Sept. 10 at the Mis- Strike aviator, Strike NFO, and Rotary, day without the leadership that came sissippi Arts + Entertainment Experience respectively. CNATRA Rear Adm. Robert before. I am excited to continue his leg- Westendorff pinned on Fogwell’s to honor the selectees. Westendorff presided over the ceremony, acy in the Electronic Attack community wings. “As we read through the nominations for held in the museum atrium surrounded and inspire the next generation of naval “I feel truly honored to receive legacy this year’s Top Twenty under 40 class, we by large collection of aircraft and memo- flight officers.” wings from someone with such a distin- were inspired by their achievements, your rabilia from Naval Aviation history. guished reputation like Adm. Fillion,” achievements in a wide variety of careers “Each of you have proven you have Gortney passed two generations of Na- Fogwell said. To student naval aviators and the good works you’ve done in this com- the strength, determination, and com- val Aviation heritage to Mascaro. just beginning training Fogwell said, munity,” The Meridian Star Editor Dave petency to wear these Wings of Gold and “I received these wings in December “Don’t get so distracted with earning Bohrer said, in welcoming guests. “I think excel in the Naval Aviation community,” 1978 in VT-7 from my father who wore your wings that you forget to enjoy the you will agree as we introduce this year’s Westendorff said. “I am incredibly proud his wings through World War II, Korea, moment. Flight school is an experience class, there’s much inspiration around East of you and our team of instructors who Vietnam, and the Cold War,” Gortney like no other and you’ll look back won- Mississippi and much hope for our commu- helped make it happen. Now there’s said in a statement read by Capt. Eric dering how it went by so fast.” nity’s future.” 4The Skyline ~ September 17, 2020 President awards Medal of Honor to Army Ranger for hostage rescue

By Sean Kimmons aged to cut the first lock, he had to run out DoD News, Defense Media Activity due to the heavy smoke and handed off the bolt cutters to an Iraqi partner. After the Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas “Patrick” Payne partner came out for fresh air, Payne took received the Medal of Honor at a White the tool again to sheer off the last lock and House ceremony for helping liberate over kick open the door. 70 hostages from an ISIS prison compound “He ran right back into that raging in Iraq five years ago. blaze,” Trump said. “He sliced the final lock President Donald Trump draped the and released the rest of the hostages as the nation’s highest military award around building began to collapse.” Payne’s neck during a ceremony on the an- Still being engaged by the enemy, Payne niversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and others escorted about 30 more hostag- — a day that compelled Payne to enlist. es out of the burning building. As news of the attacks spread through- With disregard for his own safety, Payne out the world, Payne sat in his high school then reentered the building two more times classroom listening to his teacher. to ensure every hostage was out. “His teacher solemnly told the students One of those times he had to forcibly that their generation had a fight to win,” remove one of the hostages who had been President Donald Trump said. “In that mo- too frightened to move during the chaotic ment, Pat was called to action. He knew scene. that his country needed him.” “He was the last man to leave,” Trump Ten months later, Payne, of Batesburg- said. “He wouldn’t leave, no matter what Leesville and Lugoff, South Carolina, they said, no matter who ordered him to do shipped off to basic training. Since then, he it. He was the last one out. has deployed 17 times to combat zones as a Photo by Spc. Zachery Perkins “It was one of the largest and most dar- member of the 75th Ranger Regiment and President Donald J. Trump awards the Medal of Honor to Sgt. Maj. Thomas Patrick ing rescue missions in American history,” in various positions with the U.S. Army Payne at the White House, Washington, D.C., Sept. 11. Payne was awarded the he added. “You truly went above and be- Special Operations Command. medal for his actions while serving as an assistant team leader deployed to Iraq as yond the call of duty.” In 2010, he was wounded by a grenade part of a special operations joint task force in support of Operation Inherent Resolve The mission left one U.S. Soldier, Mas- blast in Afghanistan, but later recovered on Oct. 22, 2015. ter Sgt. Josh Wheeler, and at least 20 in- and went on to win the Army’s Best Ranger surgents dead. Competition in 2012. “Our nation endures because fearless While deployed again, Payne was part on compound. Payne, an assistant team Once there, he and others scaled a lad- warriors, like Josh, are willing to lay down of a joint task force that assisted Iraqi leader at the time, helped lead his team as der onto the roof of the one-story building their lives for our freedom,” Trump said. security forces in raiding the ISIS prison it cleared one of the two buildings known to as a sustained rate of enemy machine-gun “Our children can grow up in peace because near Hawija in northern Iraq on Oct. 22, house hostages. fire shot out from below. From a vantage Josh had the courage to face down evil. Our 2015. Once inside the building after light re- point on the roof, they engaged the enemy debt to him and to you is everlasting.” “The team soon received horrifying in- sistance from the enemy, Payne’s team used with hand grenades and small arms fire. For his actions that day, Payne was ini- telligence that the terrorists were planning bolt cutters to pierce through the locks of a At that point, enemy fighters began to tially awarded the Army’s second-highest to massacre their captives and bury them prison door, freeing nearly 40 hostages. detonate their suicide vests, causing the award, the Distinguished Service Cross, in freshly-dug graves,” Trump said. “Pat Payne and others then heard an urgent roof to shake. which was later upgraded to a Medal of and his teammates raced into action.” call for help over the radio from other task Payne and others then moved off the Honor. During the nighttime operation, Payne, force members engaged in an intense fire- roof to an initial breach point on the ground Payne currently serves as an instructor now 36, risked his life amid heavy enemy fight at the second building. level. at the U.S. Army Special Operations Com- gunfire and suicide-vest detonations to “Pat turned to one of his fellow Soldiers “Pat and his fellow Rangers fought mand where he trains “the next generation save the hostages, many of whom were cap- and said, ‘let’s get into the fight,’” Trump through the fire, the bullets and the deadly of American warriors,” Trump said. tured members of Iraqi security forces. said. blasts,” Trump said. “Today, he joins the immortal company After being infilled by CH-47 Chinook Payne and his team maneuvered about With barricaded enemies firing rounds of our most revered American heroes,” he helicopters, Payne and members of the 30 yards to the heavily-fortified building, toward him, Payne entered the structure to said. “Pat, you personify the motto, ‘Rang- task force climbed over a wall into the pris- which was partially on fire. open another fortified door. After he man- ers lead the way,’ and you inspire us all.”

Champagne dreams, dirty banana realities on season’s last getaway

I’ve always at the thought of fresh oysters, lobster wanted to say, COLUMN bisque, and trendy cocktails. teeth clenched For an hour, we walked our bikes with haughty through crowded streets in search of intonation, “We an acceptable restaurant. Our stan- were on the dards lowered as pangs of hunger Vineyard yes- hammered our stomach walls. We terday,” as if it grew tired, parched and annoyed, and was my regular snapped at each other. routine now that “What about that place down on the we live in New waterfront?” Francis suggested. England. So, last “You mean that greasy fish and weekend, the chips joint?” I barked, “No way!” unofficial end But after realizing that our only of summer, my Molinari other available option was buying a husband, Fran- bag of Fritos and a 40-ounce can of cis, and I took malt liquor at the gas station, we high- a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard, the tailed it to the greasy fish and chips preppy vacation spot for the rich and joint. famous. “May we sit on the deck if we buy Four years ago, Francis transi- a couple drinks?” I desperately asked tioned out of the Navy after 28 years the hostess. on active duty, and we decided to stay “You must purchase food to sit here,” in Rhode Island. Even though we’re she said blankly, pointing to long lines technically New Englanders now, we at the food and drink order windows. have yet to put a hard “r” on the end “You gotta try the Dirty Banana!” of words like “pizza.” We don’t call a hulking man slurred to Francis in water fountains “bubblahs.” We root the bar line. His drunken companion, for the Steelers over the Patriots. And slurping the frozen concoction from a we can’t eat whole-belly clams without cheap plastic cup, elaborated, “It’s got getting the heebie-jeebies. like eight different liquors in it. Deli- However, we jumped head-first into cious!” New England’s fascinating history. A half hour later, we ordered draft We’re no longer offended when people beers and fish and chips from an eye- are shockingly blunt. We understand rolling teenager, who gave us an elec- terms like “wicked smaht,” “carriage,” tronic hockey puck that would buzz and “jonnycakes.” And we now ap- when our order was ready. For the preciate bread from a can and pudding next half hour, we waited on a sticky made from Grapenuts. bench, watching the two drunken guys However, to be true New England- swilling those Dirty Bananas. ers, we must experience its most It took another half hour, and an famous places, so off we went with our inquiry to the eye-rolling teenager, but bikes to Martha’s Vineyard last week- our hockey puck finally buzzed. We end. trudged back to the hostess with an We caught the first ferry to Oak orange plastic tray carrying our fried Bluffs, planning a bike route that fish, fries and plastic cups of beer. “It would allow us to ogle million dollar took me a while, but I finally got that seaside homes, tour the historic whal- food so we can sit on the deck!” I an- ing port of Edgartown, watch yachts nounced with a breathless grin. on the harbor, and end the day with a “You can only sit here with premium pricy but well-deserved seafood dinner. entrees. With that food, you sit there,” We were somewhat surprised by she said, pointing back to the sticky Oak Bluff’s honky tonk vibe. “This benches being hawked by seagulls. must be an anomaly on such a hoity Back on the ferry, I sat in silence, toity island,” we thought, before biking trying to reconcile our dinner experi- five miles south to Edgartown. ence with the rest of the day. “They In Edgartown, we spent the day were right,” Francis interrupted my lounging like Kennedys on Katama pity party. “These ARE delicious.” I Beach, window shopping at high-end sipped my Dirty Banana, looked at the boutiques, admiring grand sea cap- stars, and smiled at life’s unexpected tains’ houses, and paying a premium adventures.. for fancy coffee. Lisa Smith Molinari’s self syndicated columns ap- After riding back to Oak Bluffs, pear on her blog, www.themeatandpotatoesoflife. we had three hours before our return com and she recently co-authored Stories Around ferry — plenty of time to find the the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Mili- perfect dinner. Our mouths watered tary Life Follow Lisa@MolinariWrites. The Skyline ~ September 17, 2020 5 Specialized Navy Sailors deployed with Marines ahead of V-22 transition By Capt. Joshua Hays assigned as the ACE’s executive officer. He is tasked with Marine Corps Forces Central Command managing the day-to-day activities, such as maintenance “These Sailors have and logistics to free the commanding officer so he can con- In February, the U.S. Navy took delivery of the first centrate on tactical planning and execution. CMV-22B Osprey aircraft as the primary aircraft to con- seamlessly filled many “Working with over 500 Marines and Sailors is an in- duct Airborne Re-supply/Logistics to the Sea Base. The credibly humbling experience,” said Yeargin. “From the CMV-22B platform will eventually replace the C-2 Grey- manpower gaps in our executive officer’s position, I have been given the opportu- hound across the Navy. nity to help make this deployment a rewarding experience Modernization of any program, regardless of service, is maintenance department, not just for the Sailors of the Navy detachment, but for the a complex process to ensure the proper manpower, train- which increased our crisis ACE as a whole.” ing and equipment meets the highest standards for opera- The ACE provides assault support, logistics, and con- tion. response readiness.” trol of aircraft in support of crisis response missions across At times, this requires creative solutions and opportu- U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. nities to train service members and ready the force. — Lt. Col. James Ford, ACE Commander The operational experience Sailors gain from deploy- U.S. Navy sailors, who will eventually transition to the ments with the Marines helps set the foundations for the CMV-22B Osprey, are currently deployed to the Middle Navy to safely fly and maintain CMV-22B, Yeargin added. East with the California-Based Marine Medium Tiltrotor About a dozen Sailors have deployed with the Marine Squadron 166, a Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey squad- better understanding of V-22 operations, achieve qualifi- unit in support of crisis response operations across the ron. The squadron currently serves as the cations, and meet operational milestones nascent to the Middle East. Marines with VMM-166 made an effort to Aviation Combat Element for Special Purpose Marine future of the Carrier Onboard Delivery Mission. immediately include them on the team. Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Com- “When we transition to the CMV-22B, we will fully “VMM-166 and all of their Marines have truly taken mand. understand the requirements and nuances of day-to-day in our Sailors and treated us as their own,” said Aviation “The Navy sent us some of their best sailors,” said Lt. Osprey operations and maintenance,” said Aircrew Sur- Structural Mechanic Airman Apprentice Cody Wild. “As Col. James “Johnny” Ford, the ACE Commander. vival Equipmentman 2nd Class Corey Black. “It is a rare the most junior Sailor in the unit, I believe we add value Typically, sailors are assigned to Fleet Marine Force opportunity for Sailors in the aviation field to deploy with to the mission.” units to provide medical and limited administrative sup- our Marine brothers and sisters.” SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force designed port. However, qualified naval aviators, aircrew, and Lt. Cmdr. Charles Yeargin, a legacy C-2 Greyhound pi- to rapidly respond, utilizing organic aviation, ground, and maintainers have embedded within VMM-166 to gain a lot who has already transitioned to the V-22, is currently logistics assets at a moment’s notice.

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Photo by Sgt. Luke Kuennen Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert A U.S. Marine conducts a fast roping exercise at the Lightning Academy, East Range Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps Training Complex, Hawaii. perform during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virg. Safety & Energy Efficiency is Our Duty Flash Flood Awareness

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There are 3 easy steps people can take to be “Red Cross Ready” for an emergency: 1. Build an emergency kit with a gallon of water per person, per day, non-perishable food, a flashlight, battery- powered radio, first aid kit, medications, supplies for an infant if applicable, a multi-purpose tool, personal hygiene items, copies of important papers, cell phone chargers, extra cash, blankets, maps of the area and emergency contact information. Many of these items are available through the Red Cross Store at redcrossstore. org. 2. Talk with household members and create an evacuation plan. Practicing the plan minimizes confusion and fear during the event. 3. Be informed. Learn about the community’s emergency response plan. Plan routes to local shelters, register family members with special medical needs as required and make plans for pets. If someone already has a disaster kit, now is the time make sure the food and water is still okay to consume and that copies of important documents are up to date. If they already have an emergency plan for their household, they should talk about it again with family members so everyone knows what to do if an emergency occurs. Download the free Red Cross Emergency App to receive emergency alerts and information about what to do in case of flooding, as well as locations of open Red Cross shelters. --From Red Cross 6 The Skyline ~ September 17, 2020 NTTC Meridian completes first modernized Retail Services Specialist course

From Naval Technical Training Center “RRL has added more information and Meridian Public Affairs increased the amount of testing while re- ducing the overall course time,” Brannan Twenty-two accession Sailors graduated added. “Retention of the course material from the first modernized Retail Service for the students has increased as evidenced Specialist (RS) course at Naval Technical by the overall test scores.” Training Center (NTTC) Meridian Sept. 4. After students received classroom train- NTTC Meridian, under the leadership ing via the modernized courseware, they of Center for Service Support (CSS), mod- applied that newly gained knowledge on ernized the three-week course through the real equipment through several hands-on Ready, Relevant Learning (RRL) modern- labs. ization process implemented by U.S. Fleet “Being able to learn and talk about pro- Forces Command (USFF) and Naval Edu- cesses in the classroom, and then being cation and Training Command (NETC). able to do it in the lab made it much easier “RRL is driving fundamental changes to to understand,” said Seaman Apprentice the way the Navy approaches Sailor train- Dejah Quick, from Tampa, Florida. ing,” said Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, NETC RS is the first administrative rating to commander. “And this team win is a great be modernized under RRL. example of how NETC is working hand-in- Aviation maintenance administration- hand with Fleet Forces [USFF], type com- man, personnel specialist, yeoman and manders, and other key stakeholders to yeoman (submarine) will undergo a similar execute the long-term vision of RRL as a modernization in Fiscal Year 2021. pillar of Sailor 2025.” Photo by Tom Childress/NTTC “It is so exciting to see the RRL vision “This course is a great example of how Retail Services Specialist (RS) 1st Class Ryan Brannan, an RS “A” School of modernized, on-demand, Fleet-respon- providing the right training at the right instructor from Corpus Christi, Texas, provides instruction to students on safe sive learning come to fruition,” said Cmdr. time in the right way improves Sailor per- washing machine operations in the laundry room onboard a naval ship during the Christy Sibley, NTTC Meridian command- formance and increases unit readiness in newly redesigned course at Naval Technical Training Center Meridian. ing officer. “The course transformation has the fleet,” added Capt. Milton Troy III, CSS resulted in Sailors who are better prepared commanding officer. and sets’ after the introduction of mate- them perform better on the same gear in to hit the ground running in the Fleet and The modernized RS “A” School provided rial through interactive courseware,” said the fleet.” we are looking forward to more ratings students with more hands-on training in Retail Services Specialist 1st Class Ryan NTTC Meridian successfully held a having this type of training.” entry-level tasks associated with perform- Brannan, an RS “A” School instructor from virtual pilot course earlier this summer, NTTC Meridian was commissioned in ing their duties on the waterfront. Corpus Christi, Texas. “The goal is to bet- where new information technology was 1974, and delivers approximately 200 ap- “The course still has the hands-on lab ter prepare our students for the practical added to each student’s workstation to fa- prentice-level trained RS’s to the Fleet an- equipment as before to enable more ‘reps or hands-on events and ultimately, to help cilitate a better learning experience. nually.

New commissary agency director aims to increase patronage: Especially for youth

By Kevin L. Robinson nient. So we have to think through what two or three years in terms of partnership DeCA Public Affairs this generation deems important in terms with the exchanges and we should prob- of convenience and get them back into the ably leverage that,” he added. If there’s Growing the commissary’s customer commissary.” something we can deliver more efficient- base, especially among a younger genera- As Moore settles in as DeCA’s new di- ly through a partnership we certainly tion of eligible service members and their rector, he said the agency will build on should.” families, is a top priority for the Defense past successes such as its ongoing part- Of course, for Moore, delivering the Commissary Agency’s new director and nership with the military exchanges; the commissary benefit these days presents CEO. computer-ordering, curbside pickup pro- challenges that go beyond providing an- That’s the message William F. Moore gram known as CLICK2GO; the Your Ev- nual savings of more than 23 percent to passed on to DeCA’s senior staff Aug. 31 at eryday Savings! program, which lowers military members, their families, retirees agency headquarters. commissary pricing on trending products; and now the disabled vets. “Obviously we This was Moore’s first DeCA event and Commissary Store Brands that offer want to maintain safety first, especially since taking the reins from Rear Adm. quality private label products at signifi- in a COVID environment,” he said. “The (retired) Robert J. Bianchi, who led DeCA cant savings. Commissaries will also iden- most important thing we do – really our from October 2017 to August 2020, first as tify initiatives that improve the overall purpose – is delivering the benefit as ef- interim director, and later as DOD special benefit. ficiently as we can.” assistant for commissary operations. “We have a lot of customer-focused As the son of a combat veteran, and a “Our patron base, those who are uti- initiatives, and we want to continue get- lifelong Army civilian who has supported lizing the commissaries, has slowly been ting those out to every commissary we soldiers throughout his 37-year career, the getting smaller over time,” Moore said. can,” Moore said. “We always have to keep commissary is personal for Moore. “We have got to find a way to reverse that Moore our eyes open on how we can deliver the “This is a benefit that I absolutely be- trend. benefit and do it in a more efficient way lieve in – it definitely made a difference “We have actually grown the number tomers,” he added. “It’s kind of surprising through better supply chain management in my quality of life growing up,” he said, of eligible customers and now we have to that so many [young eligible patrons don’t – there are all kinds of innovative ways we “and it’s my desire and my 100 percent figure out what gets them into the com- shop the commissary,] and they don’t, I can do that. goal to make sure we get that benefit out missary and then retain them as loyal cus- think, because they perceive it as inconve- “We’ve come a long way in just the past to every single eligible patron.” Service members, civilians bound by DoD rules during election campaigns

By Sean Kimmons while keeping with the traditional con- DoD News, Defense Media Activity cept that members on active duty should not engage in partisan political activity. It’s election season again, when federal, All members of the armed forces, includ- state and local political campaigns kick ing active-duty members, members of the into high gear. Defense Secretary Dr. Mark reserve components not on active duty, and T. Esper’s latest ethics video lays out the retired members are prohibited from wear- importance of political activity rules that ing military uniforms at political campaign Defense Department civilian employees or election events. and service members must follow. As the secretary said in his ethics video, In the 2020 DOD Public Affairs Guid- both active-duty service members and ci- ance for Political Campaigns and Elections vilian employees must understand federal memorandum of Feb. 11, DOD spokesman rules and DOD policies pertaining to po- Jonathan Rath Hoffman summarized the litical activities. Service members and em- rules that apply to all DOD personnel re- ployees should direct any questions to their garding involvement in political events. supervisors or their supporting legal office, “The Department of Defense has a long- said a senior official in DOD’s Standards of standing and well-defined policy regard- Conduct Office. ing political campaigns and elections to For particulars and more in-depth in- avoid the perception of DOD sponsorship, formation concerning political activities, approval or endorsement of any political check out DOD Directive 1344.10 for ser- candidate, campaign or cause,” Hoffman vice members and the U.S. Office of Special wrote. Counsel website for civilian employees. “The department encourages and active- Service members can register and request ly supports its personnel in their civic obli- an absentee ballot at FVAP.gov. gation to vote, but makes clear members of In his ethics video, and in previous eth- the armed forces on active duty should not ics messages to the department, Esper em- engage in partisan political activities,” his phasized the importance of leaders regu- memo read. larly training their subordinates in the The DOD’s Federal Voting Assistance importance of maintaining ethical stan- Program (FVAP) was created to ensure dards. that Service members and their eligible “Maintaining the hard-earned trust and family are aware of their right to vote and confidence of the American people requires have the tools and resources to successfully us to avoid any action that could imply en- do so — from anywhere in the world. dorsement of a political party, political can- The Hatch Act is a federal law passed in didate or campaign by any element of the 1939 that limits certain political activities department,” he said. of federal employees, according to the U.S. “As the secretary has stated, we must Office of Special Counsel. It applies to DOD continuously train and prepare so that we civilian employees. The law’s purposes are are ready to do what is right when ethical to ensure that federal programs are admin- dilemmas arise,” said Scott Thompson, di- istered in a nonpartisan fashion, to protect rector of DOD’s Standards of Conduct Of- federal employees from political coercion in fice. “Training is not a one-time event. The the workplace, and to ensure that federal secretary expects department leaders to be DoD graphic employees are advanced based on merit personally involved in training their orga- and not based on political affiliation, the nizations, and to talk about examples of OSC site added. ethical decision-making, good and bad. In right example of ethical conduct, Thomp- each of us to serve with the utmost integ- DOD policy for service members is con- addition to annual ethics training, leaders son emphasized. rity and be vigilant in protecting the du- tained in Department of Defense Directive should routinely make conversations about “Shortly after taking office, Secretary ties and confidences with which we have 1344.10, Political Activities for Members ethics a natural part of meetings and en- Esper reminded DOD personnel that each been entrusted,” he added. “To ensure we of the Armed Forces. It is DOD policy to gagements with personnel.” of us takes a solemn oath to support and are ready to do what is right when ethical encourage members of the armed forces As leaders, teammates and colleagues, defend the Constitution. The department’s dilemmas arise, we must train and prepare to carry out the obligations of citizenship all must inspire one another by setting the mission imparts a special responsibility on ourselves.” The Skyline ~ September 17, 2020 7

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Navy removes photographs Each year the National Guard Educational Foundation from all officer boards produces a unique NG Christmas Ornament. This year they have chosen to honor Sonny on the 100th year anniversary of his birth. Follow this By MC1 Mark D. Faram to address existing issues “within Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs policies, programs, and processes link if you are interested in to improve diversity, inclusion, and ordering. As of Sept. 1, the Navy is no lon- equal opportunity for our Service ger showing officer service record members,” Esper wrote. photos during promotion, selection A revision is now in the works to and assignment boards. Military Personnel Manual (MILP- This oil-on-canvas painting The Navy will no longer show ERSMAN) Article 1070-020, which adorns the Montgomery officer service record photos during discusses the Official Military Per- promotion, selection and assign- sonnel File (OMPF) for officers, to Room inside the National ment boards. reflect the elimination of photo- Guard Memorial, named Announced in NAVADMIN graphs being shown at selection for Gillespie V. “Sonny” 247/20, the change took effect Sept. boards. 1, as a way to eliminate the possi- The message also states that Montgomery (August 5, bility of bias in the service’s board the change in board policy does not 1920 – May 12, 2006). process. eliminate the ongoing requirement “We are working through Task for officers to maintain a current Force One Navy to eliminate sys- photograph in their official service temic prejudice and bias in the record. A Mississippi Guardsman Navy,” said Vice Adm. John B. Now- All officers, regardless of sta- and veteran of World ell, Jr., the Navy’s chief of person- tus, in both the Regular Navy and nel. the Navy Reserve, are required to War II and Korea, Sonny “This immediate action will en- update their official photo within Montgomery retired as a sure no intentional or unconscious three months of accepting a new Major General in 1980. He bias, based on race, ethnicity, gen- promotion. Points of contact for der or national origin, is any part any questions are in NAVADMIN served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 30 years (D- the career decisions we make about 247/20. MS), during which he sponsored the Montgomery G.I. Bill. our people.” More information on how officer This educational benefit remains a widely used resource for The Navy’s policy change is photographs are to be taken and based on direction from Secretary submitted to Navy Personnel Com- Guardsmen and their families. Throughout his career, Sonny of Defense Mark Esper in his July mand is available in MILPERS- was a staunch supporter of the National Guard Association of 14 Memorandum titled “Immediate MAN Article 1070-180. the United States and advocated for the Guard on Capitol Hill. Actions to Address Diversity, Inclu- For more news from Chief of sion, and Equal Opportunity in the Naval Personnel, follow us on Face- Military Services.” book at https://www.facebook.com/ They are $20 each. Go to: https://www.ngef.org/donate/2020- These changes, including remov- mynavyhr, Twitter at https://twit- ngef-commemorative-ornament-2/ ing photographs from selection pro- ter.com/mynavyhr or visit https:// cesses in all services, are intended www.navy.mil/cnp. Sale... Or

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Listings in the “Sale...Or” column are free for anyone who works at NAS Meridian. You can purchase an ad for a business or organization in “The Skyline,” by calling The Meridian Star at 601-693-1551 -- ask for Advertising or email: [email protected] The Skyline ~ September 17, 2020 9 Fleet & Family Support Center Helping adolescents establish identity Their bodies kick into overdrive. They find themselves 5. Through cliquish exclusion. Teens can often be intol- disoriented, scared, and alone. They become moody, secre- erant in their exclusion of their peers. Since they are tive, and sarcastic. Sometimes, you don’t even recognize constantly trying to define and redefine themselves your own kid. What happened to the child you used to in relation to others, they do not want to be associ- know? The answer: adolescence. ated with anyone having unacceptable characteristics. In the teenage years, young people begin their quest for They try to strengthen their own identities by exclud- identity. ing those who are not like themselves. Establishing an identity is not as easy process. There are Five common ways in which teens demonstrate their difficult and confusing choices all along the way. You can struggles include: help them discover the most stable aspects of their identi- 1. Through status symbols. Adolescents try to estab- ties by knowing what they are going through, the ways in lish themselves through prestige – wearing the right which they attempt to mold their identities and by being clothes, having the right things, from iPods to sun- patient. glasses. These symbols help teens form identities by expressing affiliation with specific groups. Here’s one exercise to try with your teen: 2. Through forbidden behaviors. Teens often feel that ap- At the top of a sheet of paper, write the words, “Who pearing mature will bring recognition and acceptance. am I?” Then have your teen write down 20 responses to They may begin engaging in practices they associate this question as quickly as possible (without your help) and with adulthood, such as smoking, drinking, taking without them going back over the list again and again mak- drugs, and becoming sexually active. ing changes. 3. Through rebellion. Rebellion demonstrates separation. Discuss the answers as well as how they came to choose Teens can show that they differentiate themselves the responses they did. from parents and authority figures, while maintaining Above all, remember adolescence is a normal develop- acceptance among their peers. mental process we all go through on our way to the next 4. Through idols. Celebrities may become role models for developmental stages. teens who are looking for a way to experiment with The identity struggle is a very real and often confusing different roles. They may identify with a known fig- and painful time. Keep the lines of communication open ure, trying to become like that person, and – in effect with your children, at this age or any age. – losing hold of their own identities. This identification Remember communication is more than spoken words; it with a well-known personality gives teens a sense of is active listening, it is what we do as well as what we say. belonging. Keep listening, and let them know you hear them. 10 The Skyline ~ September 17, 2020 50th anniversary of the Navy Ombudsman Program

From Vice Adm. John B. Mustin Chief of Navy Reserve

For 50 years, Ombudsmen have been delivering world-class support and service to Navy families at every command across the globe. Ombuds- man efforts allow Sailors and commands to focus on the fight — to be ready for day one of a conflict — while knowing our loves ones have the support they need. On Sept. 14, 1970, Admiral Elmo Zumwalt Jr. in- troduced the Navy Family Command Ombudsman Program as a means to address family issues and con- cerns that are unique to Navy families. And so today, for 50 years, Ombudsmen have been delivering world-class support and service to Navy families at every command across the globe. Mission success is only achieved through a unified team. The Navy Reserve’s mission to deliver strategic depth and operational capability could not be accom- plished without the vital information link between command leadership and families. For half a century, Navy Ombudsmen — volun- teers appointed by their local commanding officer — have filled the gap by supporting mission readiness, assisting commanders, responding to family readiness needs, and facilitating a strong community network of countless critical services. Ombudsman efforts allow Sailors and commands to focus on the fight — to be ready for day one of a conflict — while knowing our loves ones have the support they need. On this program’s golden anniversary, and for the entire month of September, commands across the Navy and our Reserve Force are proud to recognize the unique contributions Navy Ombudsmen provide our Country. Your impact and contributions do not go unnoticed. You have our continued heartfelt ap- preciation and gratitude for everything you do. Keep up the great work!

Sally’s threat: ‘Potentially historic’ floods, fierce winds

By Stacey Plaisance and casters said, five tropical cyclones swirled Janet McConnaughey simultaneously in the Atlantic basin at AP News one point Monday. The last time that happened was in 1971. Hurricane Sally, one of four storms In addition to Sally were Hurricane churning simultaneously in the Atlantic, Paulette, which passed over a well-fortified moved closer to the Gulf Coast on Mon- Bermuda on Monday and was expected to day with winds of 100 mph (161 kph) and peel harmlessly out into the North Atlan- heavy rain as forecasters warned of “po- tic; and Tropical Storms Rene, Teddy and tentially historic” flooding and governors Vicky, all of them out at sea and unlikely declared states of emergency. to threaten land this week, if at all. Rene Sally once appeared to have New Or- was downgraded to a trough of low pres- leans in its sights and it was still mov- sure Monday evening. ing toward the tip of southeast Louisiana Sally was about 130 miles (210 kilo- late Monday. But forecasters continued meters) south of Biloxi, Mississippi, on to nudge the track eastward throughout Monday night, moving at 3 mph (5 kph). the day, and now expect the storm to blow The hurricane’s sluggish pace could give it ashore farther west, near the Mississippi- more time to drench the Mississippi Delta Alabama state line. with rain and storm surge. Storm surge Sally was expected to produce between warnings stretched from Port Fourchon 8-16 inches (20-41 centimeters) of rain in Louisiana to the line between Okaloosa from the Florida Panhandle to southeast- and Walton counties in Florida. Also in- NOAA Graphic ern Mississippi through mid-week, with 2 cluded: lakes Pontchartrain, Maurepas Rainfall projection for Hurricane Sally. feet (.61 meters) of rain possible in isolated and Borgne in the New Orleans area and spots. There also was a possibility of torna- Mobile Bay in Alabama. does in the Panhandle and south Alabama among the largest metro areas along the the southern part of the state. Shelters On Aug. 27, Hurricane Laura blow late Monday and early Tuesday, the Na- Gulf Coast between New Orleans and opened, but officials urged people who are ashore in southwestern Louisiana along tional Hurricane Center said in its public Tampa, Florida. Some businesses in Mo- evacuating to stay with friends or relatives the Texas line, well west of New Orleans, advisory. bile placed sandbags at their entrances in or in hotels, if possible, because of the coro- tearing off roofs and leaving large parts “This is the real deal, and it deserves preparation. navirus. of the city of Lake Charles uninhabitable. your attention,” Mississippi Gov. Tate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared The town of Kiln, Mississippi, where The storm was blamed for 32 deaths in the Reeves wrote on Twitter. “Be smart. Pre- a state of emergency in the Panhandle’s many homes sit high on stilts along the two states, the vast majority of them in pare for worst. Pray for the best,” he said. westernmost counties, Escambia and San- Jourdan River and its tributaries, was un- Louisiana. Hurricane warnings stretched from Grand ta Rosa as the hurricane’s outer bands be- der a mandatory evacuation order, and it More than 2,000 evacuees from Hurricane Isle, Louisiana, to Navarre, Florida. gan to lash the area. appeared most residents obeyed. Laura remain sheltered in Louisiana, most President Donald Trump tweeted late All along the storm-weary Gulf Coast, “It would be dumb to stay here,” said of them in New Orleans-area hotels, Gov. Monday that he was closely monitoring residents rushed to buy bottled water and Michael “Mac” Mclaughlin, 72, a retiree John Bel Edwards said. “extremely dangerous Hurricane Sally.” other supplies ahead of the hurricane, who planned to ride out the storm in New The extraordinarily busy hurricane sea- Trump urged residents to “be ready and which powered up to a Category 2 in the Orleans with his girlfriend. He said his son — like the catastrophic wildfire season listen to State and Local Leaders!” afternoon. Forecasters said sustained home was built in 2014 to withstand hur- on the West Coast — has focused attention Earlier Monday, the president issued winds could reach 110 mph (177 kph), just ricanes, “but I just don’t want to be here on the role of climate change. an emergency declaration for parts of below Category 3 strength, by landfall. when the water’s that deep and be strand- Scientists say global warming is mak- Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, an Seawater and sand swept onto roads on ed. That wouldn’t be smart.” ing the strongest of hurricanes, those with action that authorizes federal emergency one end of Dauphin Island off the coast of Jeremy Burke lifted things off the floor wind speeds of 110 mph or more, even officials to coordinate disaster relief efforts Alabama, washing away several cars, Dau- in case of flooding in his Bay Books book- stronger. and provide emergency assistance to the phin Island Mayor Jeff Collier said. He store in the Old Town neighborhood of Bay Also, warmer air holds more moisture, affected areas. said about a dozen people had to be evacu- St. Louis, a popular weekend getaway making storms rainier, and rising seas Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey sought the ated by Humvee. from New Orleans, about 60 miles (95 kilo- from global warming make storm surges presidential declaration after the National In coastal Mississippi, water spilled meters) to the west. higher and more damaging. Weather Service in Mobile warned of the onto roads, lawns and docks well before “It’s turning into a ghost town,” he said. In addition, scientists have been seeing increasing likelihood of “dangerous and the storm’s arrival. All 12 casinos were Sally has lots of company during what has tropical storms and hurricanes slow down potentially historic flooding.” The weather ordered to shut down Monday afternoon. become one of the busiest hurricane sea- once they hit the United States by about service forecast that waters could rise as Reeves urged residents of low-lying areas sons in history — so busy that forecasters 17% since 1900, and that gives them the much as 9 feet (2.7 meters) above ground to prepare to evacuate. have almost run through the alphabet of opportunity to unload more rain over one in large parts of the Mobile metro area. Reeves said Sally could dump up to names with 2 1/2 months still to go. place, as 2017’s Hurricane Harvey did in With a population of 400,000 people, it is 20 inches (51 centimeters) of rain on For only the second time on record, fore- Houston.