HST Herald CPO 365 Record Review

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chase C. Lacombe

Truman Holds Workshops For Prospective Chiefs

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chase C. Lacombe / / Staff Writer

Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) held a package review workshop

April 20 for first class petty officers eligible for the upcoming chief petty officer (CPO) selection board.

Approximately 26 members of the chiefs’ mess on board Truman conducted the workshop. The primary mission was to evaluate the individual’s service record and identify any missing information before the E-7 selection board in June. There are 161 Truman Sailors eligible for the board.

“We will be looking to make sure there is nothing missing from their evaluations such as gaps in the dates and to ensure credit is given to everything they are supposed to have,” said Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician (AW/SW) James Dice. “If it is not in their online military personnel file, the board won’t see it.”

The workshop will be held at 5 p.m. April

25 in the Distance Learning Center located at 2-121-2-Q. Registration is not required prior to the workshop.

According to Dice, Sailors planning to attend should bring their evaluations from the past five years, current qualification history (Page 4 from RADM), page 1 of their performance service record and history of assignments.

The chief mess is slated to hold several similar workshops in the near future.

“This will certainly be something we do several times a year,” said Truman Command Master Chief (SW/AW/IDW) R. D. Kemp Sr. “We will also do the same thing for the chiefs and senior chiefs who are eligible for senior chief and master chief.”

It is beneficial for those who are eligible for board review to attend these workshops to get an expert set of eyes on their records to give Sailors the best opportunity for advancement. “We’re incorporating

this board as part of CPO 365,” said Dice. “Part of CPO 365 is to make a better first class, because a better first class makes a better chief.”

It is the goal of Truman leadership that others pick up on this program and implement it as a way to prepare Sailors for selection boards.

“I expect it to go Navy wide,” said Kemp. “I have sent the idea out to other CMC’s. Perhaps they will pick it up at their commands. I hope they accept the challenge.”

Truman’s leadership is working to develop new ideas such as the package review workshops putting Sailors on the path for success.

“I didn’t work to be a Navy chief,” said Kemp. “I just worked hard. My intention is to inspire that same type of diligence in our crew and prepare them in the event they are selected to lead Truman into the future.” ■

Members of the chiefs’ mess aboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) conduct a package review workshop for board eligible 1st class petty officers.

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1917 - Launching of USS New Mexico, which was the first dreadnought with turboelectric drive.

1918 - USS Stewart destroys German submarine off the coast of France.

1945 - In only U.S. use of guided missiles in WW II, 2 BAT missiles were released at Balikiapan, Borneo.

1956 - Project Vanguard, earth satellite launching program, assigned to DCNO (Air).

NEWS

» COMMANDING OFFICER Capt. S. Robert Roth

» EXECUTIVE OFFICER Cmdr. Pat Hannifin

» COMMAND MASTER CHIEF Command Master Chief (AW/SW/IDW) Raymond D. Kemp Sr.

» PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Lt. Cmdr. John Fage

» ASSISTANT PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Lt. Ryan de Vera

» NAVy PUBLIC AFFAIRS SUPPORT ELEMENT-EAST PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Ensign Frederick Middlebrooks

» MEDIA DEPARTMENT LEADING CHIEF PETTy OFFICER Master Chief Mass Communication Specialist (SW/AW) Priscilla Kirsh

» MEDIA PRODUCTION LEADING CHIEF PETTy OFFICER Chief Mass Communication Specialist (AW/EXW) Dustin Withrow

» STAFF & CONTRIBUTORS Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class: » (SW/EXW) David Hites » (SW) Tom Miller Jr. Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class: » April Adams » Michael DiMestico » (SW) Leona Mynes Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class: » Robert Aylward » Adam Brock » Lorenzo Burleson » Tyler Caswell » Taylor DiMartino » Melvin Gonzalvo » Benjamin Malvezzi » Preston Paglinawan » Brandon Parker » (SW/AW) Donald R. White Jr. » (SW) Lyle Wilkie III » Kathryn Wrobel Mass Communication Specialist Seaman: » Jamie Cosby » Dion Dawson » Shane Jackson » Chase Lacombe » Christopher Morrison » Anthony Presley » Ethan Schumacher » Scott Stamps Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice: » Laura Hoover

The Give ‘Em Hell Herald is an authorized publication for military members aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the Department of the Navy, and do not imply endorsement thereof. The editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the Media Department of USS Harry S. Truman.

REMEMBER TOTAKE A NAVY

SHOWER.

DAPA NOTE

RISKS OF ALCOHOL USE:

-Alcoholic beverages along with cigarette smoking, using snuff and chewing tobacco causes cancers of the oral cavity, esophagus and larynx.

-Risk of cancer increases with the amount of alcohol consumed and may start to rise with the intake of as few as two drinks per day.

For information on the Navy’s drug and alcohol policies and programs, please contact your Command DAPA.

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By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Molly Greendeer, Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

The semi-annual event was instituted by Commander Navy Region Mid-

Atlantic in conjunction with Earth Day in an effort to improve the cleanliness and military appearance of naval installations in the area.

"Clean the station day brings NAVSTA together as one team to take pride in the appearance and cleanliness of the base," said Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Kenyon Copeland, NAVSTA Specials Operations (SPEC OPS) department. "This is not just a job, we are a family and this is our home."

Copeland said the base is divided into zones and then NAVSTA commands select their areas of responsibilities.

While Clean the Station is only a three-hour evolution, Capt. David A. Culler, commanding officer of NAVSTA, said every bit makes a difference.

"It is amazing the difference I see in the cleanliness of the base in just a short amount

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class(SCW) Ace Rheaume

of time," said Culler. "I appreciate everyone's hard work and putting forth the time and effort to take care of OUR installation."

A new way the base maintains its' appearance is through the NAVSTA Adopt-A-Spot program. Like Clean the Station Day, the goal of the Adopt-A-Spot program is to keep NAVSTA free of litter in order to promote prosperity, economic well-being, general welfare; and preserve and enhance the natural scenic beauty commensurate with the aesthetic features of NAVSTA.

Gary Evans, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Self-Help coordinator and SPEC OPS department head said any command or command group is eligible for the program.

"Any command as a whole or smaller entity such as the Morale Welfare and Recreation, First Class Petty Officer Association or Chiefs mess may adopt a portion of NAVSTA," said Evans. "The command or group agrees to adopt an area for a period of two years, after which they may renew, modify, or end their

contract.""Once a quarter, or four times a year, is all

the program requires," said Evans. Evans said commands do not have to

worry about supplies, equipment or even waste disposal.

"NAVSTA SPEC OPS can provide weed-eaters, mowers or whatever the command needs, as long as they call SPEC OPS one week in advance," said Evans. "We will even pick up the equipment and whatever waste needs to be removed."

Following Clean the Station Day, commands gathered across from NAVSTA headquarters to enjoy a cookout hosted by the base Junior Petty Officer Association.

For more information on the Adopt-A-Spot program, contact Gary Evans at [email protected].

For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy.For more news from Naval Station Norfolk, visit www.navy.mil/local/nsn/. ■

Naval Station Norfolk Participates in ‘Clean the Station Day’

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Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lorenzo J. Burleson

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By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Parker / / Staff Writer

Degaussing is an important feature that keeps aircraft carrier USS Harry

S. Truman (CVN 75) safe from mines and magnetic detection systems while underway.

Degaussing masks the disturbance.”Aranda said that an easy way to

understand the magnetic disturbance produced by a ship without degaussing is to move a magnet across a computer screen.

“If you had a magnet and ran it along a computer screen, it would distort the

Degaussing Keeps Truman Safe a system that detects magnetic disturbances,” said Aranda.

Stelzenmuller said degaussing also protects Truman from enemy magnetic mines.

“Magnetic influence devices may form part of the firing mechanism of a magnetic

The degaussing system disguises the ship’s magnetic signature. This signature is determined in the early stages of the ship’s construction said Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Monica Stelzenmuller (SW/AW), who works in Engineering Department’s “E” Division.

“The Earth’s magnetic field induces magnetization in ships depending on where the ship was built and what materials were used,” said Stelzenmuller. “The magnetic signature of the ship is made up of its hull, machinery and cargo.”

Chief Electrician’s Mate (SW) Jose Aranda added that the magnetic signature varies depending on where the ship is constructed.

“If we built the ship in New York, it would have a different signature than if it were built in Florida or California.”

Aranda said degaussing is important because it protects us from adversarial systems.

“If we didn’t have degaussing, the ship would be a simple target to anybody who has

mine and cause it to explode when a ship is near,” said Stelzenmuller. “The degaussing system protects us from them.”

“The Earth is a giant magnet,” said Stelzenmuller. “When a metal ship moves through, it disturbs the magnetic field.

image on the screen,” said Aranda. “If we didn’t have degaussing, the ship would be the magnet and the Earth’s magnetic field would be the computer screen.”

Stelzenmuller said that an important check of the degaussing system happens every time we go underway.

“Naval Station Norfolk is equipped with a magnetic range,” said Stelzenmuller. “When the ship passes over the range, it is able to record the magnetic field of the ship and verify the proper operation of the degaussing system.”

The degaussing system allows Truman to operate safely while underway. Understanding the Earth’s magnetic properties and using this technology to benefit the ship gives Truman a leg up on any

potential adversary. ■

BRIEF FACTS ABOUT DEGAUSSING

Temporary degaussing involved running a charged wire along the hull of a ship.

Degaussing is named after Carl

Gauss who’s last name is now used to measure amounts of magnetism.

Degaussing was created by the British Royal Navy in 1943 to combat German

mines.

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Brian Schmidt, left, trains Aviation Ordnanceman Airman

Matthew Zapora, center, temporarily assigned to Security Department on board

aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), on how to properly strike a dummy bag during security reaction force basic (SRF-B)

training.