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U.S. Navy photo The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard folds the American ﬂ ag over the remains of Navy Seaman 1st Class William Bruesewitz during his interment at Arling- ton National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Dec. 7, 2018. USS OKLAHOMA SAILOR KILLED Bruesewitz family Seaman 1st Class William Bruesewitz, IN PEARL HARBOR, INTERRED IN was killed during the Dec. 7, 1941 Japa- ARLINGTON CEMETERY nese attack on Pearl Harbor.

By Yonca Poyraz-Dogan nounced in November that Bruesewitz was “Breuesewitz and his shipmates are re- DNA analysis, allowed reexamination and Navy Offi ce of Information Public Affairs accounted for March 19 this year and his remembered at the USS Oklahoma Memo- eventual identifi cation of his remains. Brue- mains were being returned to his family for rial on Ford Island which was dedicated in sewitz is the 118th crew member to be iden- WASHINGTON burial with full military honors. their honor December 7, 2007. Sailors like tifi ed by the DPAA’s USS Oklahoma project. Navy Seaman 1st Class William Bruese- Assistant Secretary of the Navy Greg Sla- Bruesewitz who represent the ‘Greatest Gen- There were 388 personnel unaccounted for witz, killed at the Pearl Harbor attack, was vonic said he was honored to attend the cer- eration’ gave so much and asked so little but from the ship and 187 Sailors have been interred at Arlington National Cemetery Dec. emony for Bruesewitz. when the time came to serve their Navy and identifi ed so far. 7 on the 77th anniversary of the incident. “As battleship USS Oklahoma, which on nation, they answered the call.” Renate Starck, one of Bruesewitz’s nieces, Bruesewitz, 26, of Appleton, Wisconsin, December 7, 1941 sustained multiple tor- After Bruesewitz was killed in the attack, said that after Bruesewitz was identifi ed and was assigned to the battleship USS Okla- pedo hits and capsized quickly, Petty Offi cer his remains were recovered from the ship, interment plans started, the family requested homa (BB 37) moored at Ford Island, Pearl 1st Class Bruesewitz and other sailors were but they could not be identifi ed following the the internment be Dec. 7. Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Jap- trapped below decks. He was one of the 429 incident. He was initially buried as an un- “Because we’ve been aware of loss of our anese aircraft Dec. 7, 1941. The Defense Sailors who were killed that fateful day,” Sla- known at the National Memorial Cemetery POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) an- vonic said. of the Pacifi c. Forensic developments, like » See ARLINGTON | A7

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts high-speed turn drills in the Atlantic Ocean. T&I Lab purchases new exoskeleton MC3 Juan A. Cubano suits for America’s Shipyard

By Kristi Britt able to reduce force on important joints in Norfolk Naval Shipyard Public Affairs the body and make it easier for the user to be versatile and safe while lift- PORTSMOUTH, VA. ing, lowering, or performing New exoskeleton tech- extensive labor. nology has made its way “This technology is to Norfolk Naval Ship- very promising and could yard (NNSY), and mem- make a huge impact for bers of the workforce our workers putting in the are now being certifi ed time and energy to service completed the testing of the ship’s defense for its use. the fl eet on a daily basis,” USS Abraham capabilities during Combat Systems Ship The Robotics Subcom- said RSC Lead Edwin Guer- Qualifi cation Trials (CSSQT), Dec. 7. mittee (RSC), a section of ra. “Our main focus in the T&I Lincoln successfully CSSQT tested Abraham Lincoln’s ability the NNSY Technology and In- U.S. Navy COP is to improve the health and to safely and effectively operate onboard novation Community of Practice graphic safety of our waterfront workers and completes CSSQT weapons systems, including the close-in (T&I COP), has been researching increase their quality of life. They are weapons system (CIWS), rolling airframe new innovative technologies that doing the day-to-day operations and By MC2 Jessica Paulauskas missile (RAM) launchers and the En- are able to improve the health, safety, and straining their bodies to get the job done. USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs hanced NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System effi ciency of the shipyard worker. One But with technologies like the exoskeleton (ESSM). of their most prominent technologies re- suit, we are able to certify and fi t our work- ATLANTIC OCEAN “CSQTT is pivotal because it certifi es our searched and tested is the Levitate Air- force with something that can reduce the The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS frame exoskeleton suit, a fl exible power Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) successfully » See LINCOLN | A7 suit or limb accessory technology that is » See EXOSKELETON | A7

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Oceana Fleet and Family Support Center puts focus on self-care

By MC2 Jacob S. Richardson ogy devices and services. “Normally, most of our events focus on the VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. children within the EFMP. This particular Naval Air Station Oceana Fleet and Family event is for the care givers, our service mem- Support Center (FFSC) held an event for Ex- bers and their spouses who have children in ceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) the EFMP,” said Robin Agati, NAS Oceana care givers, Nov. 30. The event focused on EFMP case liaison. “This event gives them MC2 Jacob S. Richardson Self-care and numerous opportunities there the opportunity to have a night out, we have Jan Weintraub, Norfolk School Counsoler, speaks to care givers during a Exceptional Family are for service members and their families speakers talking about self-care and the im- Member Program event at the Naval Air Station Oceana Fleet and Family Support Center, Nov. 30. that are in the EFMP. portance of taking care of themselves so they The event focused on Self-care and numerous opportunities there are for service members and EFMP is designed to assist sailors with are fresh and their mind is clear, in order to their families that are in the EFMP. the special needs of their Exceptional Fam- take care of their child with special needs.” ily Members (EFM), at new duty locations. EFMP coordinators are located at base personnel, medical, educational and family that; refocus, rest, and continue to care.” Assistance is emphasized in the assignment medical treatment facilities and serve both support communities. November is National Family Caregiv- process, but also includes family support personnel and family support functions. Co- “This is the fi rst of hopefully many such ers Month, celebrating the contribution of from Fleet and Family Service Centers. ordinators facilitate initial enrollment and events that focus on our EFMP care givers, those volunteer friends and family members EFMP case liaisons are located throughout guide families to other services if required. we hope to hold this annually to coincide who support a loved one with their health or the fl eet to provide information and referrals, Command points of contact can also as- with National Family Caregivers Month,” managing a disability. There are more than individualized service plans, and case man- sist service and family members with the said Agati. “As a care giver, you give so 44 million Americans who care for a family agement from one duty station to the next. enrollment process. EFMP enrollment is much of yourself that it is easy to deplete member, friend, or neighbor. It is important Special needs include any special medical, mandatory and required immediately upon your own resources and energy. If you are to recognize the contribution of caregivers dental, mental health, developmental or edu- identifi cation of a special need. Successful not taking care of yourself, you are not in the and fi nd better ways to support them as they cational requirement, wheelchair accessibil- implementation requires up-to-date infor- proper state to give care to others. We want care. ity, adaptive equipment or assistive technol- mation and extensive coordination between to help all care givers learn ways to do just

NAS Oceana holds annual tree lighting

By MC2 Jacob S. Richardson To start the event, NAS Oceana leadership, Sailors, and their families all counted down the lighting off the tree, marking the be- VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. ginning of the Christmas season. The children were then allowed to Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana’s Youth Center held its 7th an- explore the Youth Sports Complex, getting their photo taken with nual Christmas tree lighting event at the Youth Sports Complex, Santa and enjoy the planned activities. Nov. 30. Hosted by Oceana’s Moral, Welfare and Recreation The no-cost event provided its guests with hot chocolate and (MWR), the annual event helps NAS Oceana, its families and the cookies as they waited in line to see Santa, kids were invited to community mark the beginning of the Christmas season, celebrat- enjoy face painting, hay rides, crafts, food, and a holiday movie ing it surrounded by loved ones and Christmas cheer. viewing; the event also held a performance by the children from the “This event gets larger every year, and we love to see it grow. The Oceana Youth Center and Dam Neck Child Development Center at ﬁ rst year we just had the festivities and the tree, now we have so the base Theater. many other elements and opportunities for fun, from bounce houses “The experience for the kids is what matters to me most,” said MC2 Jacob S. Richardson to face painting and hay rides,” Vinny Spagnuolo, deputy MWR Spagnuolo. “When you see them walk up to their favorite Christ- Children play in snow created from a snow Director. “We see service members and their families come from mas character or princess, to see that moment, and for the families machine during the 7th annual Christmas tree all over the Hampton roads area to join us for this great event. They to be able to offer that for their child at no cost, is really a great lighting event at Naval Air Station Oceana’s Youth understand what a great value this is.” thing.” Sports Complex, Nov. 30.

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THE CHEMICAL EVOLUTION: ONR-SPONSORED RESEARCHER WINS NOBEL PRIZE

By Sierra Jones “Like the others, her research has led to dis- Arnold. “We were doing things that no one just like ONR did in her 30 years ago. Offi ce of Naval Research Public Affairs coveries and breakthroughs with important knew how to do. “It’s really important to fund people at an implications for both the Navy and society at “The methods we devised to make new early stage, when they are just starting to for- ARLINGTON, VA. large.” proteins became useful to many other labo- mulate their ideas, because problems we learn The Offi ce of Naval Research (ONR) has ONR sponsored Arnold with a series of ratories,” she continued. “That’s the reason I about early in our careers stay with us,” said a long record of placing winning bets on up- grants between 1988 and 2002. won the Nobel Prize, not just for what I have Arnold. “I can’t thank ONR enough for that and-coming scientists. “I received an ONR Young Investigator done with directed evolution, but for the im- critical early support, and also for introduc- In fact, it was 30 years ago that the ONR Award in the late 1980s, which introduced pact that others have made with the technol- ing me to a community of brilliant scientists Young Investigator Program sponsored Dr. me to problems of interest to the Navy, but ogy we developed in those early days.” who were breaking new ground in biological Frances H. Arnold, a professor from the also problems of good intellectual content Subsequent to Arnold’s original research, engineering.” California Institute of Technology, who was that overlapped with some of my interests in Dr. Laura Kienker, a program offi cer in Since 1952, more than 60 Nobel laureates awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. metal recognition and protein engineering,” ONR’s warfi ghter performance department, have been sponsored by ONR for their work Arnold, who still serves as a professor said Arnold. saw the promise in Arnold’s work and pro- in everything from laser technology to gra- of chemical engineering at Caltech, was in It was during this period that Arnold pio- vided a grant from 2011 to 2014, which led to phene. For a complete list, visit: http://www. Stockholm, Sweden, early Dec. 10 for the neered a process known as directed evolution the creation of a whole new class of enzymes onr.navy.mil/en/About-ONR/History/Nobels. Nobel Prize Award Ceremonies, where she of enzymes, which steers enzymes — pro- that is important to sustainable production of aspx. became only the fi fth woman — and the fi rst teins that accelerate chemical reactions — to- chemicals and fuels from renewable sources. For more information on this year’s win- American woman — to take home the chem- ward specifi c functions, such as manufactur- Arnold’s research and teaching has also ners, visit: https://www.nobelprize.org/priz- istry award. ing pharmaceuticals and biofuels. benefi tted a new generation of scientists, es/chemistry/. “Doctor Arnold is the latest in a long line of “During those years, I developed meth- several of whom ONR currently sponsors Sierra Jones is a contractor for ONR Cor- Nobel Prize winners to have been sponsored ods for creating proteins that could be useful through basic research grants. According to porate Strategic Communications. through ONR basic research programs,” said for naval applications, but that also pushed Arnold, it’s important to take interest in and For more news from Offi ce of Naval Re- Dr. E. Anne Sandel, ONR executive director. the boundaries of protein engineering,” said support this new generation of researchers, search, visit www.navy.mil/local/onr/.

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NORFOLK Gold Star families were greeted by more than 325 service members at the Norfolk In- ternational Airport as part of the 13th annual Snowball Express, Dec. 8. The Snowball Express sends eligible Gold Star children and their families on a four-day trip to enjoy fun activities, meet other Gold MC3 Katie Cox Star children and participate in remembrance Caleb, a Gold Star family member, high fi ves volunteers and service members at Norfolk International Airport during the 13th annual Snowball events to pay tribute to their fallen family Express. The Snowball Express is a non-profi t organization that was established in 2006. The organization’s mission is to bring new positive experi- members. ences to Gold Star families. This year, the families were sent to Orlan- do, Florida as part of an all-expense paid trip to Disney World. as they entered the airport, carried the fami- it will have a tremendous lifelong impact on “This is their fi rst time going to Disney lies’ bags and guided them to the departing them. They’ll remember it for the rest of their World,” said Melissa Biddle Black, a coor- gate while surrounded by applauding service lives.” dinator at Navy Gold Star for Commander, members. Over 200 Sailors from 22 various com- Navy Installations Command on Naval Sta- “These kids have lost their connection to mands in the Norfolk area volunteered for tion Norfolk. “When the Gary Sinise Foun- the military,” said Black. “They don’t know the event. dation adopted Snowball Express as one of if anyone is going to remember their fam- “I think the turnout refl ects the commit- their programs,” Gary Sinise said, “What ily member. When the Gold Star children ment of all of our military to know that we better place to send these children than the see hundreds of active-duty service mem- are part of something bigger than ourselves,” happiest place on Earth?” bers from all branches of service welcom- said Rear Adm. Charles W. Rock, command- Volunteers greeted the Gold Star families ing them, honoring them and their sacrifi ce, ing offi cer of Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. “It really is heartwarming to see so many people here.” Varshay Jack, a Gold Star family member, mother of four, and former navy nuclear electronics technician said she appreciates Snowball Express for allowing her family to have the opportunity to interact with other children in similar situations. “Most kids they go to school with don’t understand,” said Jack. “So, being in a place with children just like them will make it easier to cope.” Service members will greet the Gold Star families at the airport when they return from their trip. Service members participate in a fl ag detail at the Norfolk International Airport during the “I’d like to ask everybody to take some 13th annual Snowball Express. The Snowball time in their own way to remember the sacri- Express is a non-profi t organization that was fi ces of all our fallen,” said Rock. “They have established in 2006. The organization’s mission friends and family members that have been is to bring new positive experiences to Gold left behind and we shouldn’t forget them. We Star families. should continue to honor the fallen through Information Systems Technician 1st Class Holli Driesslein, from Tampa, Fla., right, Elijah Crump- their families.” ton, a volunteer, center, and Desmond, a Gold Star family member, build a toy car at the Norfolk For more information on Gold Star Fami- International Airport during the 13th annual Snowball Express. The Snowball Express is a non- lies, please visit https://www.americasgold- profi t organization that was established in 2006. The organization’s mission is to bring new posi- starfamilies.org/ tive experiences to Gold Star families.

link: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/support/21st_Century_Sailor/readiness/ Navy seeking nominations for Pages/SpiritofHopeAward.aspx. The Spirit of Hope Award is presented to individuals or organizations that embody the core values of Bob Hope, who gave gener- Spirit of Hope and Fisher Awards ously to military men and women for ﬁ ve decades. The Fisher Award recognizes pri- From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs The awards are named in honor of legend- 297/18. Those nominated will be considered vate sector individuals or organizations that ary supporters of service members and their for both awards, if eligible. demonstrate exceptional patriotism and hu- WASHINGTON families. Navy is seeking worthy applicants Nominations will be reviewed by a selec- manitarian service for members of the U. S. The Navy is seeking nominations for the who are either individuals or organizations tion committee and forwarded to the Secre- Armed Forces or their families, as inspired 2018 Spirit of Hope Award and the Zachary who will be recognized for their accomplish- tary of the Navy. by Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher, founders of and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian ments during calendar year 2018. The deadline to receive nominations is the Fisher House Foundation. Humanitarian Award according to NAVAD- Criteria and instructions on how to submit March 8, 2019. Additional information on For more news from Chief of Naval Per- MIN 297/18, released Dec. 10. nominations are detailed in NAVADMIN the awards is available at the following web sonnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.

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By Ed Barker covers Navy TA policy and the WebTA ap- Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center plication process. For NCPACE, “NCPACE Public Affairs Policy and Procedures” training covers the NCPACE DL policy and application process. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. 2) “Navy Virtual Counseling 101” training: Sailors planning to take college courses in This helps Sailors establish education and ca- the new year using Tuition Assistance (TA) reer goals, select and apply to an academic should submit requests before the holiday institution, and understand the higher educa- stand-down period to get a head-start on the tion life cycle. This training will help prepare review and approval process. for academic counseling with a Navy college According to counselors at the Navy Col- education counselor. lege Virtual Education Center (NCVEC), the These training products are available in the MC2 Jonathan Jiang primary reason for problems with TA requests My Education section of the Navy College Representatives from Navy College Program for Afl oat College Education (NCPACE), Olympic Col- is late applications, and Sailors who get an Program website. More details can be found lege, Coast Line Community College and Vincennes University speak to Sailors about educational early start on their applications have the best in NAVADMIN 243/17, also on the website. opportunities during an NCPACE sign-up event in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS chance of having their requests approved. Before completing each higher education John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Service members are required to obtain ap- level — certifi cate, associate’s, bachelor’s, proval for TA funding before the offi cial start or masters — Sailors must also complete the of a course. following: manual entries. provides information about licenses and cer- “December is the perfect time to select 1) Receive academic counseling from 3) All Navy requirements are met (training, tifi cations applicable to all Navy occupations, courses and apply for your Tuition Assis- a Navy College Virtual Education Center counseling, EAOS, no missing grades, etc.) offering resources and funding to help Sailors tance/Navy College Program for Afl oat Col- (NCVEC) or overseas Navy College Offi ce 4) The application is command approved. gain appropriate civilian desired, and in many lege Education (NCPACE) Distance Learning (NCO) counselor. Sailors may schedule ap- Once the application process is complete, cases required, credentials. (DL) funding,” said Chris Cruz, Navy Vol- pointments via the online appointment sched- My Education automatically sends the ser- For more information about Navy COOL, untary Education (VOLED) Virtual Educa- uling tool on the My Navy Portal website at vice member a link within My Education to visit www.cool.navy.mil/ or call (850) 452- tion Capabilities director. “TA/NCPACE DL https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/training- locate and print the authorization voucher for 6683. applications may be created, command ap- education-qualifi cations/appointment-sched- signing and delivery to the AI. Navy College Program improvements are proved, and submitted in the My Education uler. For additional information on the Navy part of the Manpower, Personnel, Training module (https://myeducation.netc.navy.mil) 2) At a minimum, upload an unoffi cial College Program, visit www.navycollege. and Education (MPT&E) Transformation, website as early as 120 days, but no later than education plan to your My Education record navy.mil to start the education process, a modernization effort that will overhaul 14 days in advance of your school’s published before enrolling in any classes. Once an of- complete required training, submit a Help the way human resources services are pro- term start date.” fi cial education plan or Servicemembers Op- Request through the Navy College Virtual vided to all Sailors, their families, and fu- Cruz added that TA applications are funded portunity Colleges Degree Network System Education Center (NCVEC), initiate a Live ture recruits. Over the next several years, the on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis — there’s (SOCDNS) Student Agreement is issued by Chat session, or review knowledge manage- Transformation will change how services are no risk in applying early; the NCVEC can your academic institution, please upload to ment articles. The NCVEC can be reached offered throughout a Sailor’s entire “Hire-to- modify or cancel the TA voucher after the fact My Education. This is required after the fi rst Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Eastern Time Retire” life cycle, by streamlining processes if necessary with no harm to the Sailor. nine semester hours, or equivalent, of instruc- toll free 1-877-838-1659; DSN 492-4684. and systems to improve the speed, accuracy, “If TA requests are received by the VOLED tion. For OCONUS Navy College Offi ce (NCO) and quality of HR services. team on or after the class begins, the TA re- Sailors may take advantage of Expedited information, visit: https://www.navycollege. Sailors can also get the latest information quests will be automatically denied in accor- TA/NCPACE DL funding if they meet the navy.mil/contact.htm. by following Navy Voluntary Education on dance with policy guidelines, putting Sailors following conditions: The Navy College Program Mobile Ap- Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Na- in a potentially tough fi nancial situation if the 1) The Sailor’s Academic Institution (AI) plication offers access to the NCP planning vyVoluntaryEducation/. course is not dropped,” said Cruz. “That’s has uploaded their courses and tuition costs tools, including required training and the Additional information about the Naval why early TA submission, coupled with a in the Academic Institution Module (AIM) on counseling scheduler. Sailors can download Education and Training Professional Devel- well-defi ned education/degree plan is strong- the Navy College Program website. the app from iTunes or Google Play store at opment Center can be found via https://www. ly recommended.” 2) The Sailor selected course and tuition no cost. Search ‘NCP App’ in the stores. The netc.navy.mil/netc/netpdc/Default.htm . Sailors planning to attend college classes information for their application from the My URL for the Navy College Program website For more news from Naval Education And are required to complete the following train- Education course and tuition pick lists, rather is: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil. Training Professional Development Center, ing (once per naval career): than manually entering in courses. Expedited An additional program — Navy Creden- visit www.navy.mil/local/NETPDTC/. 1) “Navy Tuition Assistance” training: This funding cannot happen if the Sailor made tialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL),

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From Navy Personnel Command candid and meaningful feedback to deliver candid, open and action- Public Affairs to each other. Sailors are telling us able feedback to the Sailor. The this is important to them. We need formal performance evaluation MILLINGTON, TENN. to enhance the process and use (EVAL or FITREP) tool will look After a major phase of fl eet test- modern tools to best accomplish nearly identical, but will involve ing Nov. 30, the Navy is making this,” Hughes said. only the rater, senior rater and the great progress in fi elding an en- The new evaluation system individual being rated. hanced and modern performance places greater value on merit over The coaching process starts with evaluation system that emphasizes seniority or tenure. It eliminates a self-assessment, then combines quality feedback to improve in- “forced distribution,” with relative input from subordinates, peers and dividual and unit performance — ranking against peers in catego- the direct supervisor to provide what many consider a must in an rized groups within a command, comprehensive feedback through U.S. Navy graphic era of great power competition. and instead rates a Sailor’s perfor- various perspectives to each Sailor. A graphic designed as a demo of the new Multi-Source Assessment and “The Navy the Nation Needs mance on paygrade-based objec- Assessments can be requested by Feedback (MSAF) tool supporting the Performance Evaluation System mobile requires leaders of competence tive standards. These standards are the Sailor or the supervisor. An in- application as part of Sailor 2025’s transformation effort. and character throughout the fl eet. captured in trait categories that re- formation rich report is then made We’re focused on driving culture fl ect key attributes of professional available for the Sailor and the su- change that places greater value competence and character. Sailors pervisor to discuss performance into the test population,” Hughes new evaluation process. This will on the professional and personal are evaluated on value statements and chart a way forward to drive said. “Additionally, we are gaining allow for much better mid-term development of every member of from within these trait categories self and unit improvement. This greater fl eet feedback on their as- counseling across the fl eet next the team through inspired coach- using an expanded 9-point scale process and tool will better en- sessment of the proposed traits and year and set the conditions for a ing and effective performance as- for greater accuracy and distinc- able coaching sessions, which just value statements and the 9-point smooth transition to the enhanced sessment,” said Rear Adm. Jeff tion. The evaluator responds intui- aren’t occurring across the fl eet to- grading scale.” evaluation system. Hughes, commander, Navy Per- tively during a short, timed window day like they should. The tool will “Initial feedback is that both the Please visit MyNavy Portal at sonnel Command. when providing a score for each not only be available for periodi- process and tool support a quality https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/ Feedback from numerous fo- value statement. This approach cally scheduled sessions, but also and effi cient coaching session as performance to access a link to cus groups, application of human will apply to both the proposed on demand for when a Sailor or envisioned,” Hughes said, “We ex- perform a self-assessment using behavioral science, use of com- coaching and evaluation processes. the supervisor desires a coaching pect to complete the data analysis the coaching tool. Additionally, a mercial IT systems and analytic The recently completed test phase event. phase by the end of January.” demonstration video and the train- methodology all contributed to focused primarily on the coaching “We completed a fl eet-wide test This constitutes the third of fi ve ing/reference products used by the the proposed design concept. The phase. with approximately 10,000 Sailors test phases leading to the delivery fl eet test participants will also be new evaluation system will be an A major part of this modern- from 140 diverse active-duty and of the coaching portion of the new available for you to view. online, web-based application ac- ized performance assessment ap- Reserve component commands system in mid-2019 and the evalu- For more news from Navy Per- cessible from a Sailor’s work or proach is a shift to greater empha- representing numerous Navy com- ation portion soon after. The plan sonnel Command, visit www.navy. personal computer, tablet or smart sis on coaching. The multi-source munities. We sequenced numerous is to introduce this new design con- mil/local/npc/. phone. assessment and feedback tool is waves of commands throughout cept across the entire fl eet through “A new process with better tools a commercially developed web- the two-month test period to rap- the coaching phase while still us- is only part of this modernization based application that supports the idly incorporate feedback as we ing the current EVAL and FITREP effort. We need to provide more coaching process, and is designed learned while bringing more units system before we transition to the

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From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs Dec. 7. Sept. 30, 2020. Commands with questions Commanding offi cers and offi cers in regarding this guidance are encouraged to WASHINGTON charge may approve SLA for Sailors whose contact their servicing personnel support de- The Navy authorized special leave ac- leave was canceled or disapproved between tachment (PSD) for clarifi cation. crual (SLA) for Sailors who had leave ei- Sept. 14-30, 2018. SLA approval is limited For more information, read NAVADMIN ther canceled or disapproved in support of to the amount of leave that was canceled or 294/18 at www.npc.navy.mil. humanitarian and emergency assistance for disapproved, up to a maximum of 14 days. For more news from Chief of Naval Per- Hurricane Florence, in NAVADMIN 294/18, SLA approved for this event will expire sonnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/. Thinkstock image 12.13.2018 | The Flagship | www.fl agshipnews.com | A7

ARLINGTON | Pearl Harbor Sailor laid to rest Continued from A1 uncle. Since he died, the family remembered buried the unidentifi ed remains in 46 plots him on this day. This is also easy for the at the National Memorial Cemetery, known young ones to remember. It gives us peace as the Punchbowl, in Honolulu. In October and forgiveness for his loss,” she said during 1949, a military board classifi ed those who a phone interview. could not be identifi ed as non-recoverable, About 60 people, most of whom were fam- including Bruesewitz. ily members and some close friends, will be In April 2015, the Deputy Secretary of attended the funeral ceremony at the Arling- Defense issued a policy memorandum di- ton National Ceremony which began at the recting the disinterment of unknowns as- administration building at 1 p.m. sociated with USS Oklahoma. On June 15, A funeral service was held earlier in the 2015, DPAA personnel began exhuming the day starting at 7:50 a.m. at Salem Lutheran remains from the Punchbowl for analysis. Church, Catonsville, Maryland, after which To identify Bruesewitz’s remains, scientists a procession to Arlington tooke place. The from DPAA and the Armed Forces Medical Hopkins Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore, Examiner System used mitochondrial DNA dedicated their Dec. 1 and 2 performances of analysis, anthropological and dental analy- W. A. Mozart’s Requiem to Bruesewitz. sis, along with circumstantial evidence. Explaining the historical process, a DPAA USS Oklahoma crew members have been statement says that from December 1941 to honored Dec. 7 each year with a ceremony June 1944, Navy personnel recovered the held on Ford Island at the USS Oklahoma remains of the deceased crew, which were Memorial to include, posting the colors, prin- subsequently interred in the Halawa and ciple speaker, honoring those who served on Nu’uanu Cemeteries. In September 1947, the USS Oklahoma, 21-gun salute and taps. tasked with recovering and identifying fallen Leis are placed on white standards in honor U.S. personnel in the Pacifi c Theater, mem- of each crew member, a picture is placed on bers of the American Graves Registration a standard when they are identifi ed. Service (AGRS) disinterred the remains of Additionally, there is a USS Oklahoma U.S. casualties from the two cemeteries and Memorial in Oklahoma (which has a listing transferred them to the Central Identifi ca- of the crew members lost) near the Oklaho- tion Laboratory at Schofi eld Barracks. The ma Capitol honoring 429 Sailors who were laboratory staff was only able to confi rm the killed on USS Oklahoma during the Pearl identifi cations of 35 men from the USS Okla- Harbor attack. homa at that time. The AGRS subsequently Tucker McHugh Seaman 1st Class William Bruesewitz’s name is etched in stone with the names of the 429 Sailors killed aboard the battleship USS Oklahoma during the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Har- bor. Bruesewitz was interred at Arlington National Cemetery on Dec. 7, 2018, the 77th anniversary of the attack.

U.S. Navy photo The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard carries the remains of Navy Seaman 1st Class William Bruese- witz to his grave at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Dec. 7, 2018. Bruesewitz was U.S. Navy photo killed aboard the battleship USS Oklahoma (BB 37) during the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack on An American ﬂ ag is presented to the family of Navy Seaman 1st Class William Bruesewitz during Pearl Harbor and is laid to rest on the 77th anniversary of the battle. his interment at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Dec. 7, 2018.

EXOSKELETON | Norfolk shipyard orders new tech aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman You can feel the suit take Continued from A1 (CVN 75) availability. “ “There’s been so much interest across away the strain from the risk of injury and also be comfortable ering and lifting,” he said. “What’s the shipyard for these suits, so to fi nally to use.” more is that it’s comfortable on the have this technology in hand and also simplest tasks like lowering and NNSY’s Structural Department user. Granted, it’s like an extension of provide the folks with the training they (Code 920) is one of the interested par- your body, so it may take some getting need to properly operate it, we can start lifting. It’s like an extension of ties wanting to implement the exoskel- used to. But it’s easy to learn and easy using this technology directly in the your body, so it may take some eton suit. to use. My team has been very pleased shops,” said Guerra. “This is a huge win “We do lead shielding and a lot of with what they have tested so far, and I for the shipyard. We saw a need to help getting used to. But it’s easy to heavy plate lifting,” said Nuclear Direc- want to be able to help them in any way our workers on the job, and we were able tor William Stubbs. “It’s a lot of strain I can.” to take the steps to make changes happen. learn and easy to use. My team on my team, so if there’s anything avail- With interest fueled across the ship- That’s what innovation is all about: bring- able that can help protect my folks, I yard, the RSC was able to purchase new ing change for the better.” has been very pleased with want to use it. If it’s going to help my exoskeleton suit technology including For more information about the exo- people be safe and help them better accessories for legs, back, and shoul- skeleton suit and to express interest in what they have tested so far, perform the job, then it’s worth looking ders. In addition, the RSC was able to certifi cation, contact the NNSY T&I Lab into.” bring in safety representatives, process at 396-7180 or email the REAL Ideas and I want to be able to help Stubbs and a few of his team were improvement managers, and shipyard program at NNSY_REALIdeas@navy. them in any way I can.” able to test the exoskeleton suits to see if workers to get trained and certifi ed to mil. the technology would fi t their operation. use the devices across the waterfront. For more news from Norfolk Naval “You can feel the suit take away the Initial implementation of the Levitate Shipyard, visit www.navy.mil/local/ William Stubbs, Nuclear Director strain from the simplest tasks like low- Airframe is set to take place aboard nnsy/.

LINCOLN | Ship completes defense testing Testing Abraham Lincoln’s SSDS is critical It’s not uncommon Continued from A1 to taking the ship another step closer to launch as a deployment-ready warship. “that a lot of fire control weapons systems,” said Cmdr. Scott Ryan, said Fire Controlman 2nd Class Tyler Green- “There’s no better feeling to witness the Abraham Lincoln’s Combat Direction Cen- lee. “It’s not uncommon that a lot of fi re con- success of this evolution,” said Ramirez. “Our men never fire a ter Offi cer. “CSQTT’s purpose is to show our trol men never fi re a missile in their career. team is the last line of defense, and to prove ship’s self-defense system (SSDS) can pro- We went three for three with our missiles, so that we can do our job is the ultimate satisfac- missile in their career. tect the ship. To do that, we have to live-fi re it felt really good to succeed and know that tion.” each weapons system at a target and either our watch team can fi ght for the ship.” CSQTT demonstrates how Abraham Lin- We went three for hit the target or get close to it, depending on The Enhanced NATO Sea Sparrow missile coln is fi ne-tuning her weapons systems and the weapons system.” is a semi-active missile requiring a feed from training personnel to enhance the mission- three with our missiles, Each missile launched by the ship success- directors to locate a target. The RAM is a pas- readiness of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12. fully intercepted subsonic, sea-skimming sive missile that uses built-in sensors to track The components of CSG-12 embody a so it felt really good to drones fl own to the Atlantic Ocean from Na- down its target. The ship’s ENSSMS holds “team-of-teams” concept, combining ad- val Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex, eight missiles per launcher, and the RAM vanced surface, air and systems assets to cre- succeed and know that Virginia. launchers each hold 21 missiles. ate and sustain operational capability. This en- “It’s an enormous team evolution,” said Lt. Ensign Ezekiel Ramirez, Abraham Lin- ables them to prepare for and conduct global our watch team can Cmdr. Douglas Andrade, a tactical actions coln’s fi re control offi cer said his team spent operations, have effective and lasting com- offi cer (TAO) and the air defense offi cer for three months of hard work and preparation to mand and control, and demonstrate dedica- fight for the ship.” CSSQT. “The entire Combat Systems, Navi- be ready for the week-long CSSQT evolution tion and commitment to become the strongest gation, Operations and Weapons Depart- and, ultimately, arm the ship with the capabil- warfi ghting force for the Navy and the nation. ments came together and were synchronized. ity to defend herself. The Abraham Lincoln CSG is comprised of As the TAO for this, it was amazing to watch, “We spent months training several times a Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, Destroyer Squad- and I’m proud of the team’s phenomenal per- week,” said Fire Controlman 2nd Class Mat- ron (CDS) 2, associated guided-missile de- Tyler Greenlee, formance” thew J. Miller, a combat systems divisional stroyers, fl agship Abraham Lincoln, and the Fire Controlman 2nd Class In addition to the CIWS, Abraham Lincoln leading petty offi cer. “Today we showed that Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS fi red one RIM-162D Sea Sparrow missile we are able to defend ourselves if a threat Leyte Gulf (CG 55). and one RIM-116 test RAM. were to get past the cruisers and destroyers in For more news from USS Abraham Lincoln “This is my second CSSQT evolution,” our strike group.” (CVN 72), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn72/. A8 | www.fl agshipnews.com | The Flagship | 12.13.2018

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