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Volume 56, Number 6 March 15, 2018https://www.cnic.navy.mil/meridian ~ www.facebook.com/NASMeridian ~ Twitter: @nasmeridianms

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ICEX 2018 underway

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F-35B makes historic landing

]St. Patrick’s Day 5K/1 mile Fun Run

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Know your drone zone!

Submitted photoNaval Air Station Meridian Public Works Department Contracting Officer Jason Clayton (in the Cat-in-the-Hat costume) poses with Clarkdale Elementary student Brady Sisson, son of NAS Meridian PWD Supervisory General Engineer Max Sisson, during his visit to read to the students for Dr. Seuss Day.

NAS Meridian contracting officer wears different hat

on Dr. Seuss Day

From Staff Reports

Flying drones for recreational purposes can be a lot of fun but it can also be danger-ous. All drone pilots must thoroughly un-derstand the rules and safety precautions where they fly. But on board NAS Meridian and Joe Wil-liams Field in Kemper County, the opera-tion of an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) or Drone of any size is strictly prohibited at any altitude, whether the operator is locat-ed inside or outside of the installation. In order to operate a UAS on a Navy installation, authorization from the com-manding officer is required. Any operation over a Navy installation without prior per-mission and coordination with appropriate authorities, is both a violation of FAA regu-lations and is potentially hazardous to air-craft. Anyone found on board NAS Meridian operating a UAS or in possession of a UAS that has not been properly registered in accordance with the FAA guidelines may

face disciplinary or administrative action, including but not limited to base debar-ment. It remains unlawful to make any photograph, sketch, picture, drawing, map, or graphical representation of naval instal-lations or equipment without first obtaining permission of the commanding officer. Do-ing so may result in a fine and/or imprison-ment. NAS Meridian does not allow the use of UAS even in the housing area. In addition to civil and criminal penalties imposed by the FAA and law enforcement agencies a service member could be subject to the dis-cipline under the Uniformed Code of Mili-tary Justice. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published guidelines regarding recreational drone use at https://www.faa.gov/uas/. The FAA’s B4UFLY app for ap-proved flight zones and for flight planning can also be downloaded. For more information on drone opera-tions on board NAS Meridian, call 679-2505.

UAS prohibited on board NAS Meridian

From Staff Reports Naval Air Station Merid-ian Public Works Department Contracting Officer Jason Clayton brightens the faces of many children during the week-long celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday March 2. “I’ve been doing it for about four years now,” said Clayton. “It started with my daughter and son’s daycare.”The week of Dr. Seuss’ birth-day is typically set aside by many schools to celebrate reading and parents are en-couraged to come and read to their children in their class-rooms. “I’ve worked with the four and five year-old kids at my church for several years and I’ve learned that children get distracted easily,” said Clay-ton. “So I figured instead of just going up there and read-ing, I would paint my face to get into the spirit of the thing, maybe hold their attention a little better. =Seuss, page 10

From Naval History and Heritage Command

The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) has announced the requirements for the 2018 Naval History Essay Contest with a submis-sion deadline of June 30. The essay requires entrants to elaborate on a naval history topic of their choice that relates a lesson from history that applies to establishing and maintaining maritime superiority in today’s environment. Specific requirements can be found in NAVADMIN 029/18. There are a number of prizes at stake, including $5,000 for first place, $2,500 for the second place entry, and $1,500 for third place. According to the message, the CNO di-rected the contest to further our understand-ing of how lessons from history inform our way ahead. The goal of the contest is to in-spire insight and dialog from across the wid-est spectrum of academic, operational, mili-tary and civilian personnel both from within the naval services and those with a sincere interest in the history of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The essay contest is open to profession-al and amateur historians alike, whether they’re in the Navy or not; whether they’re U.S. citizens or not. The selections will be screened by the United States Naval Insti-tute (USNI) and the finalists will be present-ed to a joint committee comprised of senior staff from USNI (1 person), the U.S. Naval Academy (1), the Naval War College (1), the Naval History and Heritage Command (1), the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (2), and one distinguished naval historian from outside the Navy. =CNO, page 10

CNO’s Naval History Essay Contest: The influence of history upon seapower

AC2 Lowe heads to OSC

Photo by MC2 Chris LiaghatAir Traffic Controller 2nd Class John Lowe, right, signs the Aviation Officer Candidate Program Service Agreement while Naval Air Station Meridian Executive Officer Matthew McGuire observes as the witnessing officer, March 9. Lowe joined the Navy three years ago and leaves for Officer Candidate School (OCS) April 28. “I’m thrilled to go to OCS so I can start impacting the lives of Junior Sailors,” Lowe said.

Submitted photoFaye Daniels Joyner, 85, passed away on Feb. 19, 2018. Joyner was a veteran of the United States Navy and the first woman to enlist as a career WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) in Meridian, Mississippi. She is survived by her husband, Wilson Bill C. Joyner; daughters, Pamuelia Millich of Huntsville, Ala., and Stephanie Gustin of Meridian; son, Scott Joyner and his wife, Angela, of Wichita Falls, Texas; numerous grand-children and great grandchildren.

Salute .....Women’s History Month

Area HappeningsMarch24: Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans at 11 a.m. at the Frank Cochran Center. Event will salute female Vietnam Veterans. Call 601-737-5779. 24: Allie Cat Run from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. at City Hall lawn. 5K run/2 mile walk begins at 9 a.m. Inflatables, face painting and live music. Race fee is $25. Call 601-480-6056.31: Threefoot Arts Festival from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the City Hall lawn. Featuring artists, crafts, music and events for kids. Admission is free. Call 601-485-1944.april14: Jimmy Pigford Memorial Golf Tournament at 9 a.m. at the Briarwood Golf and Swim Club. Four person scramble at $300 per team; includes cart, breakfast, lunch, and prizes. All proceeds benefit Meridian Little Theatre. Call 601-482-6371.22-25: Murder at the Long Branch Saloon Dinner Theatre at the Meridian Little Theatre. Prime rib is on the menu and you are sure to be entertained with this side splitting show. This is an audience participation show, so you just don’t know what might happen. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show and dinner will begin at 6:30. Sunday mantinee will be at 1 with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $45; Call 601-482-6371.24: State Games Net Fest Soccer from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Jaycee Soccer Complex. Divisions include Boys and Girls U-8 to U-14; High School grades 9 – 12 for boys, girls and coed; and Adults 18 & Up for men, women and coed. Call 601-482-0205.27: MS Arts & Entertainment Experience Grand Opening Gala from 6-11:30 p.m. at the MS Art & Entertainment Experience. For information, call 601-581-1550.27: “Three Little Pigs” at 7 p.m. at the MSU Riley Center. What if the Big Bad Wolf wasn’t actually bad, just a well-meaning klutz? That’s the intriguing premise of this hilarious musical. Tickets are $12 and $20. Call 601-696-2200.OngOingEarth’s Bounty from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Singing Brakeman Park. Event is the first Saturday of the month from April to November. Call 601-485-1944.Meridian Art Walk from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1901 Front Street. Event is the first Saturday of the month from April to November. Email meridianartwalk@hotmail.com

The Skyline ~ March 15, 20182

The Skyline ~ Naval Air Station Meridian, Miss.

Command StaffCommanding Officer ~

Capt. Brian S. HorstmanExecutive Officer ~

Cmdr. Matthew McGuireCommand Master Chief ~

CMDCM Maurice Sutherland

Editorial StaffPublic Affairs Officer ~

Penny RandallPublic Affairs Specialist~

Adam PrinceStaff Writer/Photographer ~

MC2 Chris Liaghat

This DoD newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The Skyline are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, or NAS Meridian, Mississippi. The Skyline is pub-lished every other Thursday by The Meridian Star, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written contract with the commanding officer of Naval Air Station, Meridian, Mississippi. The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the NAS Meridian Public Affairs Office. The Skyline solicits news contributions from military and civilian sources. It reserves the right to edit material selected for publication. The deadline for material is 4:30 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Send submissions to: The Skyline, 255 Rosen-baum Ave., Suite 163, Public Affairs Office, Naval Air Station, Meridian, MS 39309-5003 or e-mail: penny.randall@navy.mil or adam.prince@navy.mil. For more information, call (601) 679-2318 or (601) 679-2809. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense or The Meridian Star of products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without re-gard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handi-cap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron.

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Photo of Week

Photo by PO3 Daniel C. Coxwest Spidey, a Marine Corps military working dog, waits with his handler during a live-fire exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima in the Mediterranean Sea, March 4.

Navy News Briefs

Adm. Scott Swift, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, concluded a two-day trip to Japan to meet with Japanese military counterparts, March 7. “Our longstanding alliance with Japan draws strength from shared principles and that helps us explore ways to more effectively respond to shared challenges in the Pacific,” Swift said. “Our bonds are tighter than ever and we remain commit-ted to bolstering the already-strong de-fense cooperation between our countries.” During the visit, Swift lauded Ja-pan’s Self-Defense Force - in particular the Maritime Self-Defense Force - and thanked them for being a great partner and friend of the U.S. Navy. Swift met with members of the Japa-nese Ministry of Defense, National Se-curity Council, Joint Staff and Maritime Self Defense Force, as well as the U.S.

ambassador to Japan and U.S. military leadership. “In the current global security envi-ronment, the need for our alliance has never been stronger,” Swift said. “The U.S. will continue to be a steadfast part-ner with Japan.” The visit was the eighth time Swift visited Japan since assuming command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet in 2015. The world’s largest fleet command, the U.S. Pacific Fleet encompasses 100 mil-lion square miles, nearly half the Earth’s surface, from Antarctica to the Arctic Cir-cle and from the West Coast of the United States into the Indian Ocean. The U.S. Pacific Fleet consists of approximately 200 ships and submarines, nearly 1,200 aircraft, and more than 130,000 Sailors and civilians.

--From U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander visits Japan

A Day in Naval History

~ March 17, 1959 ~

USS Skate (SSN-578) becomes the first

submarine to surface at the North Pole,

traveling 3,000 miles in and under Arctic ice for

more than a month.

The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) departed Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo to complete a pre-deployment readiness assessment before transitioning to conduct opera-tions as part of a routine patrol in the Indo-Pacific region, March 3. Wasp is undergoing a Naval Surface Forces-led Ready for Sea Assessment (RFSA), led by the Type Commander (TYCOM) Material Inspection Team (TMIT), which evaluates the mate-rial condition of installed and portable equipment throughout the ship, as well as the crew’s overall ability to operate safely at sea. “What the crew of this ship has ac-complished given the rigorous schedule of the ship is really amazing,” said Wasp Command Master Chief Rudy Johnson II, who took over as Wasp’s senior en-listed Sailor approximately a month and a half prior. “I am incredibly proud of the consistent ‘can-do’ attitude which ema-nates from these Sailors, and am very excited about the upcoming successes of this patrol.”

Wasp, which is an F-35B Lighting II-capable ship, is forward-deployed to Sasebo as part of a Department of De-fense effort to place the most advanced capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. Wasp ar-rived in Sasebo, Jan. 14, after a 28,400-mile journey from Norfolk that began in late August. The ship was diverted on the initial leg of her journey to assist in relief efforts following two hurricanes in the Caribbean, exemplifying just how versatile and critical an amphibious assault ship can be to move people and supplies ashore post-disaster. Since arriving to Sasebo, the ship and crew have completed important mainte-nance and training, in addition to inte-grating into the local community. The patrol is meant to enhance se-curity and stability while building on partnership and alliances in the region. Wasp and other enabling capabilities set to deploy with her will serve to advance the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Up-Gunned Ex-peditionary Strike Group (ESG) concept.

--From Commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet Public Affairs

Wasp departs Sasebo for readiness assessment

An expedited path to higher educa-tion opportunities for senior enlisted personnel was announced, March 1, via Naval Administrative Message (NAVAD-MIN) 052/18, the call for applications for the FY-19 Advanced Education Voucher (AEV) program. The AEV program offers post-second-ary, Navy-relevant education at the bac-calaureate and master’s level and pro-vides financial assistance to chief, senior chief, and master chief petty officers. Senior Chief Machinist’s Mate (SW/AW) Joshua Rice, AEV program coor-dinator for the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), said this program is a significant investment in the future of enlisted leadership, offer-ing a fully-funded education. “For senior enlisted members inter-ested in or currently pursuing their de-gree in Navy-approved areas of study,

the AEV program is an extremely valu-able resource,” said Rice. “We’re looking to attract superior performing E-7-9s with strong upward mobility potential that understand the value of an ad-vanced degree.” Examples of approved, Navy-rele-vant degrees include strategic foreign languages, construction management, security management, emergency and disaster management, human resourc-es, engineering, information technology, nursing, and business administration, among others. Eligible applicants include E-7s with no more than 17 years time-in-service (TIS), E-8s with no more than 19 years TIS, and E-9s with no more than 23 years TIS. TIS is computed to Oct. 1, 2018.

--By Ed Barker, Naval Education and Training Public Affairs

Vouchers enable advanced education for senior enlisted members

~ March 15, 1947 ~

Ensign John W. Lee, Jr., becomes the first African-

American with a commission in the regular

Navy and serves on board USS Kearsarge

(CV 33).

NAS Meridian NMCRS Office is open on Tuesdays from 8 a.m.-noon & Thursdays

from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 601-679-2504.

Administration Building 255, Suite 283

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Photo by MC2 Chris LiaghatSailors take the Navy-wide E5 advancement exam in the Administration Building on board Naval Air Station Meridian, March 8. Sailors with a high enough final multiple score will be frocked to the next pay grade in June.

E5 Exam

Photo by MC2 Chris LiaghatChief Air Traffic Controller Fonzie Knott, left, accepts his reenlistment certificate from Naval Air Station Meridian Air Traffic Control Officer Lt. Cmdr. Lance Breeding at a reenlistment ceremony in the Air Operations building, March 2.

Reenlistment

Right: Bill Johnson is the winner of the 2018 Military Saves Week Chili Cook Off. Below: Fleet and Family Support Center Work & Life Educator Pam Litton, right, serves chili to Sailors at the Naval Technical Training Center during the annual Chili Cook-Off, March 2.

Photo by MC2 Chris Liaghat

Chili Cook off

Congratulations NAS Sailors of the Quarter

Senior Sailor of the QuarterAC1 Damon Haney

Air Operations

Lt. Cmdr. Kenneth Padgett, left, presents Don Fournier with the Civilian of the Year, Directorate Branch Clinics certificate.

The College of American Pathologists recognizes Sherry Temple for 2017 Cap Anatomic Pathology Education Programs.

HN Christian Lufkin advancement from HA to HN.

HM3 Zakary Peterson receives end of tour Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

HN Gage Carlozzi advancement from HA to HN.

HM1 Michelle Tracey receives end of tour Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

HN Tykia Brooks advancement from HA to HN.

HR Kairra Phimmasone rec-ognized as Corpsman of the Month for February 2018.

Submitted photos

Photos by MC2 Chris Liaghat

Blue Jacket of the QuarterMA3 Rebeca Lujan

Security

Junior Sailor of the QuarterAC2 Brent Ledbetter

Air Operations

Medical Awards

The Skyline ~ March 15, 20184

You’d think, after being married to a Navy guy for so many years, I’d know military time jargon by now. But when my husband, Francis, tells me he’s got a dentist ap-pointment at “sixteen-thirty,” I start counting on my fingers and mum-bling, “Sub-tract two …” Although I did manage to memorize Francis’ social security number (it’s seared into my psyche like a tattoo), I’ve never been one of those military spouses who internalized acronyms and military idioms. To this day, I still get confused. This Sunday, Daylight Savings Time (DST) begins, which further complicates time-telling for military folks. DST sounds simple — sets the clocks forward one hour in March and back one hour in November to take advantage of early daylight. We pronounce “spring forward, and fall back” as if we’re reading from a rudimentary Dick and Jane book, but in reality, calculating time in different parts of the world is a mind-boggling task when you take into account time zones, local time, universal time, solar time, longitude, and the tilt of the Earth’s axis. To start, only 48 of the 50 states recog-nize DST. Hawaii, Arizona, and the US’s tropical territories don’t change clocks. However, Navajo Americans on native reservations in Arizona use DST. Go figure. Most industrialized nations recognize DST, but the majority of the world’s population do not, since China, India and most countries in Africa never change clocks. Conversely, Argentina, Chile, Iceland, Singapore, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Turkey and Northern Cyprus use DST year-round. Add to that quagmire the 25 time zones across the world, each one based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Green-wich, England, a suburb of London, happens to be zero degrees longitude and has a royal observatory that tracks the position of the sun. Noon GMT is when the sun is directly over the Greenwich meridian, but since the Earth’s rotational

variables cause discrepancies, GMT noon is the annual average of those times. Struggling to wrap your brain around GMT? Don’t bother, because Coordinated Universal Time (which, for reasons too complicated to explain here, is abbrevi-ated as “UTC” rather than “CUT”) has replaced GMT as the primary standard for world time. UTC is more precise than GMT (although it is criticized for includ-ing “leap seconds” — don’t ask) and has been recognized since 1960 as the true basis from which all time is calculated. GMT and UTC start with Z or Zulu time zone, with 12 zones to the east, and 12 to the west, ending at the Interna-tional Date Line in the Pacific Ocean. For every time zone east of Zulu, an hour is added. For every time zone west of Zulu, an hour is subtracted. But brace yourself, because in the zones on either side of the International Date Line, time is exactly the same, only one day apart. Which means that if there were two different boats floating on either side of the International Date Line within sight of each other, it can be noon on Monday in one boat, and noon on Tuesday in the other. *BOOM* If your brain hasn’t exploded by now, consider that the US military uses a 24-hour scale for local time zones, using DST where recognized (ex., 3:30 pm = 1530), but uses a 24-hour scale for Zulu time for operational communications across time zones. For example, the time to begin an air-strike might be communicated as 1850Z, which is 6:50 pm UTC. Which, by the way, is 1:50 pm Eastern Standard Time, unless it is Daylight Savings Time, which will make it 12:50 pm Eastern Standard Time. Make sense? I didn’t think so. So, this Sunday, if you are stationed in Germany which recognizes DST, and your spouse is on a ship somewhere off the coast of Japan, which doesn’t recognize DST, and you agree to call each other at exactly 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, then what time should you make the call? I have no flipping clue. I would recom-mend calling every five minutes until someone picks up. Or just send an email. There is only one thing I know for certain: At O-dark-thirty on Sunday, I’ll be losing an hour of sleep. Lisa Smith Molinari’s selfsyndicated columns appear on her blog, www.themeatandpotatoesoflife.com and she recently co-authored Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life Follow Lisa@MolinariWrites.

Losing sleep over Daylight Savings Time

Lisa Smith Molinari

COLUMN

A detachment of F-35B Lightning II’s with Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) ar-rived aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) March 5, marking the first time the aircraft has deployed aboard a U.S. Navy ship and with a Marine Expeditionary Unit in the In-do-Pacific. The F-35B, assigned under the Okinawa-based 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, will pro-vide a robust set of sea-based capabilities that will enhance Navy-Marine Corps expeditionary operations. The aircraft is equally capable of con-ducting precision strikes inland, supporting Ma-rines inserted ashore or providing air defense for the Expeditionary Strike Group. “Pairing F-35B Lightning II’s with the Wasp represents one of the most significant leaps in warfighting capability for the Navy-Marine Corps team in our lifetime,” said Rear Adm. Brad Coo-per, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7. “This 5th generation stealth jet is extremely ver-satile and will greatly enhance and expand our operational capabilities.” VMFA-121 Pilots are scheduled to conduct a series of qualification flights on Wasp over a multi-day period. Following qualifications, the F-35B’s and 2,300 Marines that make up the 31st MEU will deploy aboard ships of the Wasp Expe-ditionary Strike Group for follow-on operations in the Indo-Pacific region as part of a routine patrol to strengthen regional alliances, provide rapid-response capability and advance the ‘Up-Gunned ESG’ concept. The ‘Up-gunned ESG’ is a U.S. Pacific-fleet ini-tiated concept that aims to provide lethality and survivability to a traditional three-ship amphibi-ous ready group by integrating multi-mission surface combatants and F-35B into amphibious operations. By adding these enabling capabilities, the amphibious force can more effectively defend against adversarial threats in the undersea, sur-face and air domains, as well provide offensive firepower to strike from the sea. The 31st MEU is the only forward-deployed MEU in the region. The F-35B serves as one airframe within a multitude of air capabilities of the MEU’s Air Combat Element. Air, ground and logistics forces make up the MEU’s Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF), a composite of capabilities that allow the MEU, in partnership with Navy amphibious ships, to conduct a wide-

range of missions from crisis response to disaster relief. “This is a historic deployment,” said Col. Tye R. Wallace, 31st MEU Commanding Officer. “The F-35B is the most capable aircraft ever to sup-port a Marine rifleman on the ground. It brings a range of new capabilities to the MEU that make us a more lethal and effective Marine Air-Ground Task Force.” Multi-mission guided-missile destroyers USS Dewey (DDG 105), with embarked Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 “Magicians,” and USS Sterett (DDG 104), with embarked Heli-copter Maritime Strike Squadron 49 “Scorpions,” are scheduled to support a range of operations and training with the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group for varying stretches during the patrol. The arrival of the F-35B culminates testing and shipboard structural modifications on Wasp that began in 2013. Wasp completed an over-haul in 2017 and subsequently departed Norfolk to forward-deploy to Sasebo, Japan, as part of a Department of Defense effort to place the most advanced capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. “Deployment of the versatile F-35B enhances the full range of Expeditionary Strike Group ca-pabilities with one of the world’s most technologi-cally-advanced air warfare platforms,” said Capt. Colby Howard, Wasp commanding officer. “With the specific upgrades Wasp has received, the Navy Marine Corps team in the Pacific is better positioned than ever before to support our com-mitment to the security of Japan and the Region.” The Wasp ESG is on a routine patrol in the Indo-Pacific, providing U.S. 7th Fleet a rapid-response capability in the event of a contingency and working with partners and allies to increase combined capacity for regional security. Seventh Fleet, which celebrates its 75th year in 2018, spans more than 124 million square ki-lometers--stretching from the International Date Line to the India/Pakistan border and from the Kuril Islands in the North to the Antarctic in the South. Seventh Fleet’s area of operation encompass-es 36 maritime countries and 50 percent of the world’s population with between 50-70 U.S. ships and submarines, 140 aircraft and approximately 20,000 Sailors in the 7th fleet.

--From Amphibious Force 7th Fleet Public Affairs

Historic first: F35B lands on Wasp, launching era of increased Navy-Marine Corps sea-based capabilities

Photo by Cpl. Bernadette WildesAn F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 touches down on the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as a second F-35B makes its approach, marking the first time the aircraft has deployed aboard a U.S. Navy ship and with a Marine Expeditionary Unit in the Indo-Pacific region. VFMFA-121, assigned under the Okinawa-based 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, will remain embarked aboard Wasp for a regional patrol meant to strengthen regional alliances, provide rapid-response capability, and advance the Up-Gunned ESG concept.

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By Sgt. Courtney White Marine Corps Recruiting Command

While celebrating the accomplishments and com-petitive spirit of student athletes at the Central In-tercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) 2018 Bas-ketball Tournament, the CIAA paused to honor 100 years of women serving in the United States Marine Corps during the men’s semifinals at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, March 2. In front of a crowd of nearly 10,000 college bas-ketball fans, female Marines, past and present, stood center stage with the CIAA commissioner and staff members of Historically Black Colleges and Universi-ties (HBCU) participating in the tournament to recog-nize the scarifices and efforts of female Marines. One hundred years ago, on August 12, 1918, then-Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels granted au-thority to enlist women for clerical duty in the Marine Corps Reserve. The following day, Opha May Johnson enlisted and officially became the first woman Ma-rine. During the remainder of World War I, 305 women enlisted with the intention of “freeing a man to fight.” Over the next two decades, approximately 18,000 en-listed and 1,000 officer females served. Historically, during the last year of World War II, women Marines

represented over half of the personnel on Marine Corps bases in the continental United States. Years later, the 1948 Congress passed the Women’s Armed Forces Integration Act, which authorized wom-en to be a regular component in the Marine Corps. Currently, more than seven percent of the Corps are women with the capability of serving in every Mili-tary Occupational Specialty (MOS). Additionally, during the men’s second semifinal game, the Marine Corps was able to recognize five outstanding student athlete advisory committee stu-dents from various HBCUs. “It’s important that we recognize the accomplish-ments of these students,” said Sgt. Maj. Robin Fortner, sergeant major of Marine Corps Systems Command. “The fact that we are recognizing their achievements, lets them know, as a nation, that we are looking at them and we recognize and value their efforts.” According to Fortner, the Marine Corps greatly ap-preciates the recognition of 100 years of female Ma-rines. “Any recognition of what we do in the Marine Corps is important,” said Fortner. “With this being the 100th anniversary of women in the Marine Corps, many citizens might not be aware of it or the significance of their contributions. It shows that not only we value our Marines, but the communities we’re in do as well.”

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MATSS-1 StudentHometown: Como, Italy

Pvt. Jeremiah OrieokpewhoMATSS-1 Student

Hometown: Lagos, Nigera

Pfc. Sensibile joined the Marine Corps Oct. 23, 2017, looking to challenge himself. “I’ve always aspired to become a Marine,” he said. “I joined to fight for our country; defend our way of life; and protect those who can’t fight for themselves.” His most memorable moment from boot camp was when his senior drill instructor presented him with the EGA. “I’ll never forget that moment, and it’s hard to forget the hike back,” Sensibile said. He hopes to get stationed in California during his career. Sensibile admires his parents most. “My parents supported me and without them I wouldn’t have gained the strength to be where I am today,” he said.

Pvt. Orieokpewho joined the Marine Corps July 23, 2017, desiring to start a legacy of service for his family. “I’m hop-ing to do 20 years in the Marines, and put my family’s name among the greats,” Orieokpewho said. He enjoys wrestling, soccer, working out and sleeping. He lists his peers as those he admires most. “We all come from different parts of the world -- not knowing what to expect or who we’ll meet -- all chasing the title of United States Marine. He hopes to get stationed in China or Japan during his career. “I would love to add those duties stations to the list of places I’ve traveled,” he said.

CIAA celebrates 100 years of female Marines

CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA

U.S. Marine Corps photo U.S. Marine Pfc. Kira Kozik, the first female Marine student to check in to School of Infantry – West, stands in line to turn in her medical records on Camp Pendleton, March 6. This marks the first male-female integrated Marine Combat Training company on the West Coast.

Photo by Sgt. Courtney WhiteThe United States Marine Corps recognized outstanding student athlete advisory committee (SAAC) students during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) men’s semifinals of the CIAA Basketball Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, March 2. During the tournament, the CIAA took time to recog-nize the contributions and successes of 100 years of women in the Marine Corps.

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII

Photo by Sgt. Kathy Nunez A U.S. Marine climbs the rope at the end of the obstacle course on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 2. In celebration of Marine Aircraft Group 24’s birthday, 13 Marines from each of its subordinate units participated in the competition to develop combat readiness, competitive spirit and camaraderie. The Marines ran the course for points based on time.

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Library 679-2326Rudders Pub & Grill 679-2780CDC/CDH 679-2652SAC 679-5252SLO 679-2473

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Coming Attractions

McCain Rec Center

Thursday, March 155 p.m., The Star, PG7 p.m., Moulin Rouge, PG13

Friday, March 165 p.m., Wonder, PG7 p.m., Daddy’s Home 2, PG13

Saturday, March 171 p.m., Frozen, PG5 p.m., Shallow Hal, PG137 p.m., Daddy’s Home 2, PG13

Sunday, March 181 p.m., The Star, PG5 p.m., Moulin Rouge, PG137 p.m., Shallow Hal, PG13

Monday, March 195 p.m., Zootopia, PG7 p.m., Murder on the Orient Express, PG13

Tuesday, March 205 p.m., Wallace & Gromit, G7 p.m., Justice League, PG13

Wednesday, March 215 p.m., Up, PG7 p.m., Thor: Ragnarok, PG13

Thursday, March 225 p.m., Zootopia, PG7 p.m., Murder on the Orient Express, PG13

Coming Attractions

McCain Rec Center

Friday, March 235 p.m., Wallace & Gromit, G7 p.m., Justice League, PG13

Saturday, March 241 p.m., Up, PG5 p.m., Thor: Ragnarok, PG137 p.m., Justice League, PG13

Sunday, March 251 p.m., Zootopia, PG5 p.m., Murder on the Orient Express, PG137 p.m., Thor: Ragnarok, PG13

Monday, March 265 p.m., Trolls, PG7 p.m., Last Flag Flying, R

Tuesday, March 275 p.m., Toy Story, G7 p.m., A Bad Moms Christmas, R

Wednesday, March 285 p.m., Toy Story 2, G7 p.m., The Snowman, R

Thursday, March 295 p.m., Trolls, PG7 p.m., Last Flag Flying, R

Friday, March 305 p.m., Toy Story, G7 p.m., A Bad Moms Christmas, R

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Chairs and popcorn will be provided.

Personal blankets and chairs are welcome.

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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: advertising@themeridianstar.com

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Sale... Or2006 Fleetwood Discov-

ery 39 ft. 3 slide, Cat Diesel, motor home. New tires & A/C, “fully equipped,” original owners, non-smokers. Seri-ous Inquiries Only. Will e-mail pictures, full information or set appointment to see RV. Call 601-479-6145.

2010 Polaris Ranger 800XP Browning Edition, camo color. Roof, windshield, winch, extra set of wheels/tires, and dual gun scabbard. Asking $7800. Call Pete at 601-678-3458.

2013 Harley Davidson Switchback, Asking $8k; only one owner; still under war-ranty; all maintenance done by Harley Davidson. Call 505-658-1675.

1982 Harley Davidson FLHS, 80 C.I. Shovelhead En-gine w/4-Speed Transmission. Nice Antique Bike -- just can’t ride anymore. Call 601-527-9756/601-986-8378

2010 Honda Sabre very di-rect drive, less than 10k miles. Sale includes trailer ready cov-er and two sets of keys. Ask-ing $8K (negotiable). Serious inquiries only. Call 301-919-7972.

2004 Honda TRX450R four wheeler $2600, 2005 Hon-da TRX250EX four wheeler $1600, 2002 Yamaha TTR-125L dirt bike $800, and 2006 KTM 250SX-F dirt bike $2200. All in good shape ready to go. Overseas move forcing sale. Make offer ready to deal! Call Ben at 843-597-4221.

2015 Kia Soul, 15,300 miles, standard transmission, very good condition, $11,500 FIRM. Call/Text 520-904-4293.

2017 Camaro Gen6, 4k miles, 50th anniversary limited addition; like-new condition. $38,500. Call 601-686-1027.

2012 Honda Civic. 47k miles, $9,200. Call 601-490-3835.

New! For Rent: 3 BD/2 BA brick home on North Hills Street with newly remod-eled master bath. New wood flooring, 12 foot ceilings in living room, two car garage, fenced backyard , storage shed. $1,500 monthly rent with $1,500 deposit. Move-in ready! Call 601-479-0035.

New! For Sale: 4 BD/ 3.5 BA home with gourmet kitch-en, downstairs master suite with private study, formal liv-ing/dining rooms with beauti-ful heart pine flooring, fam-ily room with breakfast area, huge upstairs bonus room, and a covered back porch with deck. Close to NAS Meridian, Lamar School, and Northeast School. Marion City Limits. Asking $410,000. Call 601-480-7181.

New! For Sale/Rent: 3BD/2.5 BA house in West Lauderdale district; kitchen includes all appliances; and washer, dryer and extra fridge. Fenced in backyard with small exterior cottage. Asking

$219,900 for sale or $1,600 per month rent. Call 601-917-0161.

For Rent: 3BD/2BA house for rent at Dalewood Lake. Close to public beach and boat ramp. Available immedi-ately, call 505-846-8964 days, or 601-653-6601 evenings.

For Sale: 3BD/1.5BA. North Meridian. Poplar Springs School District. No pets inside or out. Rent $900 per month. 601-917-5487

For Sale: 8452 Northeast Lauderdale Lane. Asking $209,000. 3 BD/2 BA, 2072 sq. ft. on 1.5 acres, Northeast School District, new exterior paint, 12x20 storage build-ing with underground wiring, 14x30 dog kennel, appliances remain. Call 601-513-1458

For Rent: 4 BD/2.5 BA 2100 sq. ft. home close to NAS on Lizelia Rd. Two acres with a private back yard. Call Kim Mayfield at 601-480-7181 or mayfieldkim1@gmail.com for photos.

For Rent: 2BD/1BA home located five minutes from NAS

Meridian. Rent $500/$500 de-posit. Call 601-679-8147.

For Rent: 3BD/2BA locat-ed at 7362 Old Country Club Place 9 miles from NAS Me-ridian. Living room has wood burning fireplace; huge back yard with open field behind; large master with walk-in clos-et and private bathroom. Rent $1,100; call 419-490-5054 or 606-462-3024.

For Sale: 2BD/1BA 1250 sq. ft. home on 2.3 acres. Double carport with storage; all electric with central HVAC; asking $105,000. Call 601-678-5203.

For Sale/Rent: 3BD/3BA 2900 sq. ft. at 424 Windover Circle, Meridian. Call 601-686-0277.

For Rent: 4BD/2.5 BA home in Southeast School district. 3,000 sq ft.; all elec-tric, central heat and air; 24’ x 24’ game room; and 25’ x 25’ outbuilding wired with electric-ity. No pets allowed inside or outside. No smoking. $1,500 per month. Call 601-692-4440 or 601-692-5062.

New! Woman’s Converse Composite Toe Trainer Safe-ty Shoe Size 10 - Brand New in Box - $65. White with Gray & Teal trim, (over $100 New) Call Teresa 601-616-9251 (Please -No Calls After 8pm)

Homestead EZ rider utility trailer. Holds 2 Harley David-sons. Call 601-693-9292.

Propane Grill Char-Broil with full propane tank and cov-er; seldom used. Asking $125. Call 601-679-9935.

Two gas weed eaters fix-able but being sold as parts only $8 ea. Two boys’ 20 inch. BMX Bikes, fixable but in need of repair, being sold as parts only $10 ea. Basket Ball Hoop Yard or drive way - Needs new net - $20. Call 601-616-9251.

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Twelve leadership lessons from NAS Meridian It’s that time of year for us - PCS time! For those not familiar with the military, PCS is permanent change of station. It’s when the military moves you to a new command. We’ve got a handful of months left at Naval Air Station Me-ridian before we transition to the next assignment. My time at NAS Meridian has been largely great! The base is geographically isolated in the woods, and it’s not easy not being near civilization, but the people we’ve been blessed to be with have made the ex-perience unforgettable. Over the past couple of years I’ve written down some observa-tions about leadership. Here they all are in one place for you to see. Please note that these observations are not neces-sarily from MY bosses - I’ve been very fortunate to have great commanding officers and executive officers and hold them in high regard! 1. Just because you pin on rank doesn’t mean you get to be a jackass to people. It’s okay to be nice. Treat people well no matter how high you climb or how far below you they are. 2. Positional authority does not equal leadership. You can be in a position over people and be a crappy leader. Leadership means not tasking your people with anything you are unwilling to do yourself.... 3. It’s hard to lead people if you never see them. Get

out of the office and spend time with people. 4. Leaders practice authentic humility and own up to mistakes in front of others. Like when the state trooper says you were going faster than allowed and Gunny drives by when you’re on the roadside and texts you, “3 Our Fathers and 1 Hail Mary for this trans-gression, Chaps!” 5. When your team fails, the only public finger pointing you should do is at yourself. 6. You can say you care about people all you want, but if your actions don’t show it you’re really just full of poo. 7. Learn to receive criticism and change course if you’ve done something wrong. Don’t be so hard headed you refuse to make changes. 8. No matter what a person’s position or status, always treat them with respect as if they were better than you. 9. “Any fool can defend a mistake - and most fools do.” Great leaders own up to errors. 10. Humility sucks, but it’s often a necessary compo-nent of real change and growth. 11. Cutting down other people is a sign of an inse-cure and little man. The big man has no need to tear others down because he is content with his own ability and in himself. 12. Be known as a person who builds up others instead of yourself. I’ve also read a couple good books while here at NAS Meridian. Check out: ‘The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work’;-’First Impressions: What You Don’t Know About How Others See You’. So there you have it. What about you - what would you add?Lt. Linzey is the NAS Meridian Chaplain. He can be reached at the Chapel at 679-3635.

Linzey

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USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) arrived in Da Nang, Viet-nam, for a scheduled port call March 5, marking the first time a U.S. aircraft carrier has visited the country in more than 40 years. The aircraft carrier arrived with two escort ships, cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). The Carl Vinson Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment in the Indo-Pacific region. “The visit marks an enormously significant milestone in our bilateral relations and demonstrates U.S. sup-port for a strong, prosperous, and independent Vietnam,” said U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink. “Through hard work, mutual respect, and by continuing to address the past while we work toward a better future, we have gone from former enemies to close partners.” Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Scott Swift, echoed similar sentiments. “Our nations’ relationship has reached new heights in the past few years, and USS Carl Vinson’s port visit to Vietnam is a reflection of that,” said Swift. “I am confident that engagements like this will further expand the com-prehensive partnership between the United States and Vietnam.” Top leaders from the United States and Vietnam dis-cussed the possibility of an aircraft carrier visit last year as part of an effort to further defense relations. “This is a historic day and we are honored to receive such a warm welcome here,” said Rear Adm. John Fuller, the strike group commander. “Also, we’d like to thank Vietnam for the excellent logistical support that makes this visit possible. The United States and Vietnam are cooperating more closely than ever before.” Sailors will participate in cultural and professional exchanges during community service projects, sports competitions, and receptions planned for the port call. Ad-ditionally, Navy musicians from the U.S. 7th Fleet Band will perform free concerts for the public. Carl Vinson is America’s third Nimitz-class aircraft car-

rier with a crew of 5,000 Sailors who support and conduct air operations at sea. The strike group is comprised of a total of 6,000 Sailors, an aircraft carrier, an air wing, a cruiser and two destroyers. The carrier group’s deployment marks the second time it is operating in the Indo-Pacific region under U.S. 3rd

Fleet’s command and control. U.S. 3rd Fleet’s control of ships and aircraft across the Western Pacific and beyond the international dateline to India, enables U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet to operate together across a broad spectrum of maritime missions in the region.

-- From Carl Vinson Strike Group Public Affairs

US aircraft carrier arrives in Vietnam for historic visit

Photo by MC3 Devin M. MonroeThe Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) arrives in Da Nang, Vietnam for a scheduled port visit. The Carl Vinson Strike Group is in the western Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment.

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Commander, Submarine Forces (COMSUBFOR) officially kicked-off Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2018 in the Arctic Ocean with the construction of temporary Ice Camp Skate and the arrival of two U.S. Navy fast-attack submarines and one U.K. Royal Navy submarine March 7. ICEX 2018 is a five-week biennial exercise that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies and partner organizations. The Seawolf-class fast attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) from Bangor, Washington, the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) from Groton, Con-necticut, and the Royal Navy Trafalgar-class submarine HMS Trenchant (S91) will conduct multiple arctic transits, a North Pole surfacing, scientific data collection and other training evolu-tions during their time in the region. “With every ICEX we are able to build upon our existing experience and continue to learn the best way to operate in this unique and harsh environment,” said Rear Adm. James Pitts, commander, Undersea Warfighting Development Center (UWDC). “We are constantly testing new tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) under the ice, and this exercise allows us to do so on a larger scale and alongside our U.K., joint and academic partners.” The Navy’s Arctic Submarine Laboratory (ASL), based in San Diego, serves as the lead organization for coordinating, planning and executing the exercise involving three nations services, three submarines and over 100 participants over the five weeks of operations. Ice Camp Skate is a temporary ice camp that was established on a sheet of ice in the Arctic Ocean, known as an ice floe. Skate will serve as a temporary command center for conducting sub-marine operations, including under-ice navigation and torpedo exercises. The camp consists of shelters, a command center and infrastructure to safely house and support more than 50 person-nel at any one time. “Our Arctic Submarine Laboratory team has been working for over a year to ensure our Submarine Force is able to conduct dy-namic torpedo and under-ice operations in this unique environ-ment,” says Larry Estrada, director of ASL. “This year’s camp is prepared to support the force with communication and weapons recovery.” The camp gets its namesake from USS Skate (SSN 578), the first submarine to surface through open-water surrounded by ice in 1958 and the first submarine to surface through the arctic ice at the North Pole in March 1959. Since the success of Skate’s surfacing, arctic operations have been a crucial part of the mis-sions conducted by nuclear submarines. For more than 70 years, submarines have conducted under-ice operations in the Arctic regions in support of inter-fleet transit, training, cooperative allied engagements and routine operations. The U.S. Submarine Force has completed more than 27 Arctic exercises; the last being conducted in 2016.

-- From Commander, Submarine Forces, Public Affairs

Navy kicks off ICEX 2018

By MC1 Brian G. Reynolds Navy Region Southeast Public Affairs

Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar, commander, Navy Region Southeast, provided remarks as the key-note speaker during the second annual Women of Vision Celebration Luncheon, sponsored by Girls Inc., at the WJCT television studio, March 8. The luncheon helped raise awareness regard-ing the challenges affecting at-risk girls through-out the Jacksonville and Duval County areas. During her speech, Bolivar praised the work that the Girls Inc. nonprofit organization has done to empower young females to lead fulfilling and productive lives. “You are part of a program that is focused on helping girls,” said Bolivar. “You are helping girls avoid risky behaviors, graduate from high school and have the best success of stepping into their own power to achieve their goals and dreams.” Robin Rose, the chief executive officer of Girls Inc., emphasized the importance of her organiza-tion’s mission, and the impact that the organiza-tion has on both the local and national level. “Girls Inc. is the game changer for so many girls here in Jacksonville and at the 85 affiliates within the United States and in Canada. We give them the hope, confidence, and the knowledge and skills to beat the odds, and to overcome any obstacle in their lives that could derail them from achieving

the life they want to claim for themselves,” said Rose. Bolivar used her experience as a female leader to advise the girls in attendance. “As young people, it is so important to become leaders in your own lives,” Bolivar said. “What I’m saying is, if any of us cannot become powerful leaders in our own lives first, then how can we ever think we can lead other people and organizations successfully? Being involved with Girls Inc., you already have a good start.” Bolivar also emphasized the importance of mentorship in molding these at-risk girls to be-come strong, smart and bold. “It is so important to invest in a girl’s future,” said Bolivar. “When one makes that investment, the rewards can go beyond your wildest dreams.” Emphasizing the importance of strong leader-ship, Bolivar said, “Each one of you here can be a leader. You can be that leader with self-awareness, passion and purpose. It is a choice that only you can make. As females, we have definitely contrib-uted to making this country a better place to be.” The network of Girls Inc. nonprofit organiza-tions serves girls 6-10 years old in more than 1,400 cities across the United States and Canada. Its re-search-based programming is delivered by trained professionals who focus on the development of the whole girl, supporting, mentoring and guiding girls in an affirming pro-girl environment.

Rear Adm. Bolivar speaks to Girls, Inc.

Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar, commander, Navy Region Southeast, speaks to attendees at the second annual Women of Vision Celebration Luncheon, sponsored by Girls Inc., at the WJCT television studio. The luncheon helped raise awareness of the challenges at-risk girls face throughout the Jacksonville County areas Girls, Inc. is a nonprofit that serves girls 6-10 in cities across the U.S. and Canada.

Photo by By MC1 Brian G. Reynolds

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FFSC BriefsTo register for any of the following workshops, please call

the FFSC at 601-679-2360. The class may not be presented if no one registers, so make sure you call if you’re inter-

ested! Can’t make the scheduled time? Call anyway - the workshop facilitator may be able to work with you one-on-

one, give you materials, or let you know when the class will be offered again. All classes held at FFSC (Building 405)

unless otherwise noted

Transition GPS SeminarMarch 19-23 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Military personnel who are voluntarily or involuntarily separating or retiring and are within 180 days of separating are required to attend this seminar, held at the FFSC. It is highly recommended that spouses attend. You may also attend if you’re up to 24 months away from your separation or retirement date. The following topics will be covered: résumés, job search skills, job interviewing, employment (state & federal), veterans’ benefits, pay & travel, movement of household goods, TRICARE, emotional transition to separation, financial planning, forms & documents, benefits & services, military obligations, and more. You must see your Command Career Counselor or Admin Officer before attending Transition GPS to obtain several documents that are required for the seminar.

10 Steps to a Federal JobMarch 21 from 4-6 p.m.The government is hiring! But if you want to be successful in landing a federal job, you need to understand the govern-ment’s unique and complex applica-tion process. This workshop, based on the writings and training of federal job search guru, Kathryn Troutman, will walk you through the 10 steps to find-ing and applying for a federal job. We’ll cover: finding & analyzing federal job announcements; crafting a federal-style résumé and an electronic résumé; inter-preting the cryptic language of federal hiring process (“core competencies”, etc.); the incredible importance of includ-ing “keywords” in your application; ad-dressing “KSAs”; and much more!

PSSR Nina StudtmannNTTC Student

“Civil Rights Activist Ruby Bridge, she made it possible for women of all colors to get a good education.”

AC2 Chase MaynardNAS Meridian

“Musician Kathleen Hanna, she launched the feminist punk rock movement in the 90’s.”

Anita LeeSchool Liaison Officer

“Amelia Earhart, she was willing to take a risk and never let gender stand in the way of her mission.”

IT’S YOUR TURN...

Fleet & Family Support Center

In honor of Women’s History Month, this week we asked, “What female do you feel has paved the way for future generations, and why?” By MC2 Chris Liaghat

PSSA Megan SchmittNTTC Student

“Scientist Marie Curie, she went above and beyond the boundaries for female scientists.”

ABHC Hector AmadorNAS Meridian

“Hilary Clinton, she was the first female candidate nominated by a major party for President.”

Unexpected expenses come in many forms. Car breakdowns. Home repairs. Unexpected travel. Medi-cal bills. Job loss. The list goes on and on. These un-expected expenses can quickly get you into debt or put you further into debt, especially if you rely on credit cards or loans to pay for them. A good way to help pre-pare for unexpected expenses is to build an emergency fund.

What is an emergency fund? Basically, an emergency fund is money you have saved that is only to be used to pay for unexpected ex-penses. For example, it can be used to fix your car’s radiator, but should not be used to buy shiny new rims for your car. Set a goal. How much should you have in your emergency fund? It is recommended that you have $500 to $1,000 in an emergency fund to start with. Once you have this established, keep on saving. You should try to save from three to six months of your living expenses that can be used only in case of job loss, illness, natural disaster, or other emergencies. If you don’t have a emergency fund already estab-lished, you need to start building one, now. Strive to save that $500 to $1,000 as quickly as possible. Even small deposits will add up quickly over time. Increase savings contributions when you can. For example, when you receive pay and longevity increas-es, federal income tax refunds, gift money and rebates, consider putting some or all of this additional money toward your savings goals.

Where should you keep your emergency fund? Keep your emergency fund in a safe and accessible place like a savings account. The fund should be low risk and liquid, so the money is available whenever you need it. As this fund grows you may consider putting a portion of your savings into another account that may earn higher interest. Save automatically. Automatically transfer a por-tion of your pay to your emergency fund as soon as it is deposited. That way, you may have less temptation to spend the money. Get started. Unexpected expenses can happen at any time. So get started building your emergency fund now to help you stay out of debt in the future. Debt repayment. Paying off debt can be an impor-tant savings goal. An unexpected expense could derail your debt repayment goal if you do not have an emer-gency fund established. Remember as you plan your debt repayment, to include your emergency fund as part of the overall plan. savings goals. Military Saves is sponsored by the nonprofit Con-sumer Federation of America and is part of the De-partment of Defense Financial Readiness Campaign. For more information, tips and resources visit www.militarysaves.org. We encourage you to Set a Goal. Make a Plan. Save Automatically. for Military Saves Week. Take the Military Saves Pledge at http://mili-tarysaves.org/for-savers/savings-tools-and-resources/take-the-pledge. The USAA Educational Foundation, a nonprofit organization, does not endorse or promote any commercial supplier, product or service.

-- From FFSC

Yes, you need an emergency fund

By MC1 Brian G. Reynolds Navy Region Southeast Public Affairs

Commander, Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE) brought to-gether sexual assault response co-ordinators (SARC) and victim ad-vocates in an annual peer-to-peer training and networking session at Naval Air Station Jacksonville Feb. 27 to March 1. Tina Vaughn, the CNRSE re-gional SARC, collaborated with Capt. Chuck Marks, the U.S. Fleet Forces sexual assault and preven-tion (SAPR) officer, and Ana-Chris-tina Hicks, a civilian career resil-ience coach, to create an enriched and customized training that in-volved SARCs from naval instal-lations spanning the Southeast re-gion. Vaughn said that the event was well received by the attendees. “Overwhelmingly, the attendees felt very grateful for the opportu-nity to devote time to their profes-

sional growth, as well as the chance to work so closely, and in person, with their peers,” said Vaughn. Marks and Hicks were the guest speakers for the three-day event. Marks’ portion of the training in-volved a historical perspective of the Navy’s SAPR program, span-ning from 2008 to the present day. Hicks’ portion brought to light spe-cific tools that SARCs can use to sustain personal and professional resilience. Vaughn said that the train-ing not only gave the attendees a deeper insight of where the Navy SAPR program has been and where it is going, but also offered SARCs a perspective of their place in the SAPR program and how their role can affect the future of it. “The SARCs and [command vic-tim advocates] garnered a deeper understanding of the Navy culture and and SAPR program that they work within to better understand the way forward, and where they

fit in that trajectory,” said Vaughn. Given the sensitive nature of the sometimes graphic situations that SAPR victim advocates and SARCs deal with, the job can take an emo-tional toll. However, the event gave representatives the tools to over-come and remain resilient. “For these personnel who are rather consistently enmeshed in trauma and trauma response, we gave them tools to help sustain their emotional, physical, mental and spiritual resilience and bal-ance in order to better serve our Sailors who seek their support in the aftermath of an assault.” The Navy’s SAPR program’s mission is to prevent and respond to sexual assault, eliminating it from its ranks through a balance of focused education, comprehensive response, compassionate advocacy and just adjudication in order to promote professionalism, respect and trust, while preserving Navy mission readiness.

CNRSE holds annual training for regional SARCs

Photo by MC1 Brian G. Reynolds Sexual assault response and prevention (SAPR) victim advocates and sexual assault response coordinators (SARC), including NAS Meridian’s Diana Shields, pose for a photo during a regional SAPR and SARC training seminar. The three-day event provided training to SARCs and SAPR victim advocates from naval installations throughout the Southeast region

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Honoring Outstanding Teachers and Educators in East Mississippi and

West Alabama

Do you have a teacher who has made an impact on you or your child’s life?

Do you have a teaching

colleague whose style you admire?

Nominate them for the Golden Apple Award! Then,

encourage others to do the same!

Nominations may be submitted by students, parents, faculty, or community members.

Nominees must be someone employed full-time in the K-12 education field (public

or private) within the following counties: Lauderdale, Neshoba, Kemper,

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Submitted photosStaff of the Branch Health Clinic Meridian recently cleaned 1.5 miles of Adopt-A-Highway, on Highway 39 and John C. Stennis Drive. They included Lt. Cmdr. Kenneth Padgett, HM2 Courtland Morris, Ken Ransbottom, HM1 Jeremy Mullen, HM1 Quenton Morgan, HM3 Bishop Sisemore, HN Tykia Brooks, HM2 Luis Jimenez, HM3 Zakary Peterson, HN Christian Lufkin and HN Jesse Rodriguez.

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=Seuss One of the secretaries (Jill Gavin) of Lamar Elemen-tary, a local private school, asked if CIayton would be willing to come and read to their children. “I decided this was getting to be a bigger deal than t-shirt and jeans, so I ordered a ‘Cat in the Hat’ costume and wore it to Lamar,” said Clayton. “They set me up in the library and invited in their three and four year-olds to listen to me read. Last year, Lamar invited me back, and this time placed me at the front door of the school. I read to anyone that came in the door, kindergarten through 5th grade.” Clayton visited Lamar this year on March 2. NAS Meridian PWD Supervisory General Engineer Max Sisson asked Clayton if he would make time during the week to visit his son’s kindergarten class at Clark-dale Elementary. Once there, he was paraded around to every kindergarten class. Clayton was also contacted by the director of the Wesley House Community Center, an organization in Meridian dedicated to a variety of community outreach from child education and poverty relief to sexual as-sault advocacy and GED programs. The director asked if Clayton could read to the Wesley Wonders Preschool, a low cost preschool for three and four year-olds and he visited there and Clarkdale March 1. “I have a very generous supervisor,” said Clayton. “She allows me to take the personal leave to go read to the kids.” Held annually on March 2, Dr. Seuss Day is a day that celebrates the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel – otherwise known by the pen name by which he authored children’s books: Dr. Seuss. During the 1990s, the Na-tional Education Association advocated for a day to cel-ebrate reading all over the United States. In 1998, it started Read Across America and decided to hold it on the same day as Dr. Seuss’ birthday. “As to why I do it, mostly, it just gives everyone some-thing special to see; a change from their typical day,” said Clayton. “The smaller kids come up and hug me as if I was the genuine article. As for me, I love the look in the children’s faces; those few seconds that they have to consider whether or not they want to give into the fantasy of it all, and then the huge smiles when they do. It’s a reminder to take time to play, and to enjoy that in-nocence that comes to them so easily. It’s like my-in-laws like to tell me, you have to grow old, God willing...but you don’t have to grow up.” NAVFAC strives on its ability to hire devoted and talented people; employees whose core values shine through at work and at play. The true power of NAVFAC lies within the devoted and talent of its workforce.

=CNO History’s impact on the modern age can be a pretty broad question, so essay entries should be able to cut across an enormous array of answers. Maybe Capt. John Paul Jones or Adm. Chester Nimitz’s leadership inspires you as a model when discharging your duties. Or perhaps the successful effort, in the face of over-whelming odds, of the crew of USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) in saving their ship after it struck a mine em-boldens you to hone your damage control abilities. The contest is not limited to specific subjects like those. You can also think more strategically, such as how the Navy has projected power differently across time. Unintended consequences of actions - good or bad - are also fair game. If it has to do with history, today, and the sea services-write about it! “We’re looking for subjects that study the history of the U.S. Navy, for sure, but any other historical, mari-time history that relates to our maritime strategy,” said Cmdr. Ryan Ahler, Naval History and Heritage Com-mand’s (NHHC) assistant director for the Director’s Ac-tion Group. “I think this is a really good opportunity for us to take a look at the long history of lessons learned and apply them to the present and how we maintain maritime superiority.” “The Navy is really looking for entries from a full spectrum of writers, not just professional historians and people who do this for a living, but also for entries from those on the deck plates,” said Ahler. “The hardest part will be getting amateur historians and Sailors out in the

fleet to submit, but honestly I think that’s where a lot of the best stuff will come from.” Submissions may not exceed 3,500 words (excluding footnotes/endnotes/sources), nor may you include your name on the entry. All submissions will be judged blind, so in addition to the essay, please create a separate at-tachment including your biography, phone number and mailing address. Your submission package should be emailed to cnoes-saycontest@usni.org with the subject heading the title of your essay. For more details, see the NAVADMIN, or go to https://www.history.navy.mil/get-involved/essay-contest.html. For more details about this contest, please visit the NHHC CNO Naval History Essay Contest web page, or email jday@usni.org. The Naval History and Heritage Command, located at the Washington Navy Yard, is responsible for the preservation, analysis, and dissemination of U.S. naval history and heritage. It provides the knowledge founda-tion for the Navy by maintaining historically relevant resources and products that reflect the Navy’s unique and enduring contributions through our nation’s his-tory, and supports the fleet by assisting with and deliv-ering professional research, analysis, and interpretive services. NHHC is composed of many activities includ-ing the Navy Department Library, the Navy Opera-tional Archives, the Navy art and artifact collections, underwater archeology, Navy histories, nine museums, USS Constitution repair facility and the historic ship Nautilus.