2008 CHINFO Award Winner Vol. 54 • Issue 30 www.nsmayport.navy.mil www.mayportmirror.com THURSDAY, August 9, 2012 ValiantFrom U.S. Coast Guard Joins Mayport Fleet Naval Station Mayport gained more than 100 new residents when the Coast Guard Cutter Valiant arrived Friday for a permanent homeport change. The 210-foot medium endur- ance cutter moved to Mayport from Miami with a crew of 12 officers, 64 enlisted personnel and their fami- lies. The Valiant is a multi-mission, medium endurance cutter that operates in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico for the commander of Coast Guard Atlantic Area. The cutter’s mis- sions include search and rescue; maritime law enforcement; marine environmental protection; defense readiness; and ports, waterways and coastal security. “Everyone we’ve worked with to make our move possible - the command and personnel at Naval Station Mayport, the St. Augustine chapter of the Navy League and countless members of the commu- nity - has welcomed us with open arms and gone above and beyond to ensure we have a smooth transi- tion,” said Cmdr. Stephen Burdian, commanding officer of the Valiant. -Photos by MC1 Toiete Jackson “We’re extremely fortunate to call Above, The U.S. Coast Guard Jacksonville our new home.” Cutter Valiant (WMEC 621) The Valiant’s move to Jacksonville arrives at Naval Station Mayport opens space in Miami for the Coast for a permanent homeport Guard’s new Sentinel-class Fast change from Miami with a Response Cutters, which will be 76-person crew. Left, Family and homeported there. friends of the U.S. Coast Guard An extensive review of multiple Cutter Valiant (WMEC 621) potential homeports determined cheer as they arrive at Naval Naval Station Mayport is the best Station Mayport for a permanent location for the Valiant and its crew. homeport change from Miami. “We have an outstanding rela- The Valiant is a multi-mission, tionship with the Coast Guard here, medium endurance cutter whose and the Valiant’s arrival highlights mission include search and res- that partnership,” said Capt. Doug cue; maritime law enforcement; Cochrane, commanding officer marine environmental protec- of Naval Station Mayport. “We’re tion; defense readiness; and ports, See Valiant, Page 3 waterways and coastal security. BoylesFrom CHSMWL Takes Command Of CHSMWL to San Diego, California, Capt. Daniel E. Boyles and reported to HSL-47 relieved Capt. Douglas J. ten where he served as Safety Hoopen as Commander, Officer, Operations Officer Helicopter Maritime Strike and completed a Caribbean Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet on Aug. Counter Narcotics deploy- 3 during a ceremony at Ocean ment as Officer-in-Charge of Breeze Conference Center. Detachment Six in USS Doyle Boyles, a native of Mount (FFG 39). Prospect, Ill., was commis- In September 2004, he sioned through the University returned to HSL-47 as of Illinois NROTC program Executive Officer and on Dec. in 1986, where he earned a 8, 2006 he took command of Bachelors of Science Degree in the Saberhawks. During this Mathematics. He was designat- tour the Saberhawks won the ed a Naval Aviator in June 1988. coveted Secretary of Defense Boyles flew the SH-2F Maintenance Award, the Seasprite during his initial sea Lockheed Martin Superior HSL assignment in HSL-35 and Maintenance Award and the made two deployments to the Capt Arnold J. Isbell award for Western Pacific and Indian tactical excellence. In addition, Ocean in USS Sides (FFG 14) the Saberhawks participated in and USS Reasoner (FF 1063). Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina Boyles then transferred to HSL- relief efforts while support- 41 in February 1992, where he ing two USS Abraham Lincoln transitioned to SH-60B Seahawk Strike Group deployments. and served as an Instructor His shore assignments -Photo by Paige Gnann Pilot in the Fleet Replacement included tours to the Director Capt. Daniel Boyles salutes guest speaker Rear Adm. Ted Branch, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, Squadron. Assessments Division (N81) after relieving Capt. Douglas ten Hoopen as Commander, Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, U.S. Atlantic In September 1994, Boyles on the staff of the Deputy Fleet on Aug. 3 during a ceremony at Ocean Breeze Conference Center. reported to USS Juneau (LPD Chief of Naval Operations 10), located at Naval Station (Resources, Requirements, and San Diego, where he served as Assessment) and to NORAD receiving his aviation wings in Mobile Bay (CG 53) in support Ten Hoopen’s other sea tours Air Boss and deployed to the and USNORTHERN Command 1989, he was assigned to HSL- of Operations Desert Shield and began in 1995, when he report- Central Pacific and Persian Interagency Liaison Office in 43 in San Diego, Calif., where Desert Storm. The second was ed as Assistant Navigator in Gulf. During this tour Boyles Washington D.C. he completed two deployments as Detachment Maintenance USS Nimitz (CVN 68), home- earned his Officer of the Deck A Long Island native of Bay to the Arabian Gulf while for- Officer in USS Bunker Hill (CG ported in Bremerton, WA. (Underway) and Surface Shore, New York, ten Hoopen ward deployed to Atsugi, Japan. 52) He finished his tour at HSL- While aboard he deployed for a Warfare Officer Qualifications. is a 1987 graduate of the United The first was as Detachment 43 as the Quality Assurance third time in support of Desert In June 1999, Boyles returned States Naval Academy. After Operations Officer in USS Officer. See CHSMWL, Page 8 Check us out Online! Bowman Hall USS De Wert Sails Annual PANAMAX Gets New Look Through Canada Gets Underay Page 3 Pages 4-5 Page 6 mayportmirror.com 2 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, August 9, 2012 NavyBlog Post by Commander, Navy Installa-Housing – Helping Us Help You tions Command Public Affairs me. I am determined to ensure If the issue cannot be resolved, issue. If you feel you are hav- of your home or barracks room we are providing the very best we will work with the Sailor to ing health issues that may be that tend to have more mois- “As a Navy leader – and some- housing throughout the fleet find alternate accommodations. related to conditions in your ture, like kitchens and bath- one who lives in Navy housing – but I also need your help. If Whether in a barracks room or home or barracks room, see rooms, are kept clean on a regu- – I am committed to ensuring you help me by reporting your home, if you live in Navy hous- your medical provider immedi- lar basis. Often times, all it takes service members and their fam- housing issues, we can help ing and suspect a health or ately and then report the issue is a once weekly wipe down ilies have suitable, affordable ensure you maintain a house or safety condition exists, please to your command medical offi- with mold/mildew cleaner. and safe housing. Recent events barracks room that you can feel report it to the local Private- cer or representative and your As a ready and resilient force, pertaining to mold in Navy bar- proud to say is your home.” Public Venture (PPV) office, chain of command. 21st Century Sailors and their racks, and government owned VADM Bill French the local Navy Housing Office Taking personal responsibil- and family privatized housing Should a health or safety or your barracks manager. Use ity to prevent issues like mold families must feel confident have indicated a need to more issue arise during a Sailor’s your Chain of Command; talk before it gets out of hand is they can report personal and clearly communicate assistance stay in Navy barracks, govern- to your LPO, LCPO, Division essential. In many environ- housing concerns in order to available on all issues, but par- ment owned, or privatized fam- officer, Ombudsman and even ments mold can grow no mat- stay safe and healthy in the ticularly when pertaining to ily housing, we’ll work with the your Commanding Officer until ter how well we maintain the places they live so we can all health or safety issues. Sailor as an advocate for their you feel you’re getting the right home or condition the air qual- focus on our mission, our duties This is a personal issue for needs until we find a solution. amount of attention on your ity. Be vigilant and ensure areas and those we care about. 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