THE ASHINGTON URVEYOR W S July 30, 2018 By MCSN Kyle Loree By MCSR Steven Young THE NEW FACES OF SECURITY SUMMER SPLASH TRAINING TO KEEP THE SHIP SAFE MWR’S COOKOUT AND WATER PARTY By MCSN Adam Ferrero By MCSN Zack Thomas THE 1907 JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION EATING HEALTHY AND AFFORDABLE HAMPTON ROADS NAVAL MUSEUM’S THE GW GALLEY HISTORIC EXHIBIT On the cover: MMSR Jasmien Morris preforms a takedown drill after being OC sprayed. (Photo by MCSN Kyle Loree) The Washington Surveyor SAILOR in the Commanding Officer PHOTO CAPT Glenn Jamison of theWEEK Executive Officer SPOTLIGHT CAPT Colin Day Command Master Chief CMDCM Maurice Coffey Public Affairs Officer LCDR Gregory L. Flores Deputy Public Affairs Officer LT Andrew Bertucci Departmental LCPO MCCS Reginald Buggs Divisional LCPO MCC Mary Popejoy Editors MCSN Adam Ferrero Content (July 20 2018) Operations department Sailors play volleyball as part of a department picnic. (Photo by MCSA Adam Ferrero) MC2 Kashif Basharat MC2 Mandi Washington MC3 Jamin Gordon MC3 Michael Botts MC3 Marlan Sawyer QUESTIONSof theWEEK MC3 Brian Sipe MC3 Kristen Yarber MCSN Kyle Loree MCSN Zack Thomas ABF2 Xavier Amos All Navy ships have a total of how many material readiness conditions? MCSR Steven Young DC Q: Department: Engineering A: THREE: X-RAY, YOKE AND ZEBRA The hydrostatic test data on a fire hose regardless of size is good for Q: how long? The Washington Surveyor is an authorized Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee publication for Sailors serving aboard 6 MONTHS USS George Washington (CVN 73). Contents 3M A: herein are not the visios of, or endorsed by the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Navy or the Commanding Officer of USS George Why I joined the Navy: I really Washington. All news releases, photos What personal protective equipment shall be used during grinding or information for publication in The Q: Washington Surveyor must be submitted enjoy fixing aircraft engines. I’m operations? to the Public Affairs Officer (7726). SAFETY GOGGLES, RESPIRATOR AND GLOVES. always learning something new SAFETY A: *For comments and concerns regarding The Washington Surveyor, email the editor at [email protected]* within my rate. future events and are receptive to any suggestions or feedback that Sailors may have. “Our next event will be in October,” said Feight. “That’s tentative because SUMMER our schedule hasn’t been solidified yet, but we will have something. We’ve also been working to get the word out about these events. It can be difficult because a lot of people don’t come into our centers. Up until recently we haven’t had access to the ship, so if they didn’t come into the SPLASH center then they didn’t know about (July 24, 2018) Sailors prepare food at the Summer Splash cookout event at Huntington Hall. it. Getting awareness out, and then (Photo by MCSR Steven Young) getting feedback is a priority of ours. don’t have anything to do and don’t our Sailors,” said Feight. “That’s what If you want something let me know, want to spend any money and you’re we stand for, and if there’s no morale and I’ll work hard to get it.” looking to have some fun this pro- then you’re not going to want to do At times life in the Navy can be vides that.” your job. I know it’s stressful. I’m a stressful. With all that is asked of Sailors on a daily basis it is important (July 24, 2018) ABE3 Mariam Kolawole (left), FC3 Skyler Goldsby (center) and YNSN Anita Ahiabu (right) play with water guns at the Summer Splash Hosting leisurely events such as military spouse, so I know what that’s cookout event at Huntington Hall. (Photo by MCSR Steven Young) Summer Splash plays an important like. This is just something to boost for them to have an outlet to unwind BY MCSR STEVEN YOUNG role in helping Sailors in both their morale and give back because we’re and enjoy themselves. The Summer emperatures were in the mid reation assistant. “We had our Christ- helping set up. They’ll get to eat, hang professional and personal lives, said here for them. If we don’t do anything Splash along with the schedule of 80s as Sailors from the Nim- mas dinner, then our spring barbecue, out and play, and then break every- Feight. useful then we’re not helping.” upcoming events are a display of how Titz-class aircraft carrier USS and this is our summer fling. Instead thing down.” “We do these things to provide George Washington’s MWR team George Washington’s MWR crew George Washington (CVN 73) fired of just having a barbecue we decided In addition to a fun time, MWR morale, wellness and recreation for constantly has their sights set on is continually working diligently to up the grill and filled water balloons. to do a water party. We have water events such as this one are free. deliver just that. With summer in full swing, George balloons and water guns to cool off “I think it turned out pretty good,” Washington’s Morale Welfare and and free food.” said Fire Controlman 3rd Class Skyler Recreation (MWR) team took advan- Sailors who assisted in setting up Goldsby, a Sailor assigned to George tage of the clear weather to host the the event received volunteer hours. Washington. “It was a small crowd, Summer Splash cookout at Hunting- “There are only two of us here but we still had a lot of fun. There’s ton Hall, July 20. that work in the MWR center,” said a lot of leftover food, I’ll definitely “We try to do one of these events Feight. “Everyone else is volunteer- be bringing some of that home. These every quarter,” said Brett Feight, ing. Our volunteers today are going to events are free, that in itself should George Washington’s MWR lead rec- get a total of four and a half hours for be a reason for people to come. If you We do these things to provide morale, wellness and recreation for our Sailors. That’s what we stand for, and if there’s no morale then you’re not going to want to do your job. - Brett Feight (July 24, 2018) Sailors play with water guns at the Summer Splash cookout event at Huntington Hall. (Photo by MCSR Steven Young) seed was planted, and the idea would become reality almost 10 years later, THE aided by pressure from World War I. The exposition may be gone now, but it certainly isn’t forgotten. JAMESTOWN According to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources website, several of the original state houses from the exposition can still EXPOSITION be seen at Naval Station Norfolk on Dillingham Boulevard, an area known as “Admiral’s Row”. The Pennsylvania House served as the original site of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum until it was relocated in 1994. The exposition had an impact on more than just naval history in East wing of auditorium, Naval Operating Base, Hampton Roads Va.. (Photo courtesy of Naval Hampton Roads. History and Heritage Command) According to the museum website, Making friendly courtesy visits to on both the Navy and America as a International Naval Review, 1907 (Photo courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command) there was an international fleet many countries, the Great White Fleet whole. By MCSN Adam Ferrero comprised of 51 ships that was on provided U.S. Sailors of the time with For more information about he Hampton Roads area has mile-long section of Sewell’s Point within sight of Sewell’s Point, 40 years display on the exposition’s opening day. valuable practical experience in sea the 1907 Jamestown Exposition, a rich naval history dating became the final site of the celebration. prior during the Civil War. The fleet remained in Hampton Roads duty and ship handling. It also truly visit the Hampton Roads Naval Tback as far as when colonists The celebration included a number of Aside from providing Americans with after the closure of the exposition, but displayed the United States’ naval Museum’s online exhibit at www. first came in the early 1600’s. As the attractions for visitors from all across a way of celebrating their history, the it would go on to become President power to the rest of the world. history.navy.mil/museums/hrnm/ interactive/1907exposition/index.htm, largest naval base in the world, Naval the country. exposition provided major benefits to Roosevelt’s “Great White Fleet”, which It could be said that the exposition, or visit the museum at the Nauticus Station Norfolk is a significant part of According to the Virginia Department Norfolk and Hampton Roads. began a tour of the globe that December as well as the related events that would building in Norfolk. Admission is free. that history, and its origins begin with of Historic Resources website, the According to the museum as evidence of the country’s military come to follow, have had a huge impact a celebration in 1907 known as the exposition site had a number of website, many prominent senators might. Jamestown Exposition. attractions, including exhibits on the and congressmen had attended the According to the Hampton Roads state’s history, a wild animal show, exposition, and it reminded them of Naval Museum website, the Jamestown a wild west show and various state Sewell’s Point’s naval importance Exposition took place in Norfolk, houses serving as visitor centers for during the Civil War. Admirals in commemorating the 300th anniversary those attending from all over the U.S.