Gosport - December 15, 2017

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Vol. 81, No. 50

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December 15, 2017

President Trump onboard NAS Pensacola By Greg Mitchell NASP Public Affairs Office

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP) aboard Air Force One to meet and greet service members and their families Dec. 8. This is the fourth time Trump has visited Pensacola. His first two engagements were held at the Pensacola Bay Center and the third was during a gathering at the Hunter Amphitheater in Community Maritime Park prior to the 2016 general election. “Thank you, thank you all for coming out tonight,” said Trump as he shook hands with those who bared inclement weather conditions just to get a glimpse of the president. The president arrived at NAS Pensacola’s Forrest Sherman Field accompanied by U.S. Rep. Matthew Gaetz. Upon his arrival, NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer

Capt. Christopher Martin greeted the president. “On behalf of all here at NAS Pensacola, it was an absolute honor and privilege to host President Trump onboard the installation,” Martin said. For those in attendance, meeting the commander-inchief was an honor of extreme proportions. “It’s the top moment of my life,” AC2 Alexander Fenske. said. “To shake the president’s hand and look him in the eye, it’s definitely something I can tell my kids. It was a true eye-opening experience.” His shipmates agreed. “It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” AC3 Christian KlosDunn said. “When you first join the military, it is embedded in you that he is the commanderin-chief. And now, to meet the man, shake his hand and look him in the eye, I was in total awe. I had no idea when I See POTUS on page 2

(At top) Air Force One arrives onboard NAS Pensacola’s Forrest Sherman Field Dec. 8. Photo by Greg Mitchell. (Below, left) U.S. President Donald Trump greets NAS Pensacola personnel and families. Photo by Ens. Lewis Aldridge (below, right) The president waves to the crowd as he exits Air Force One. Photo by Greg Mitchell.

NAS Pensacola awarded FDEP environmental stewardship award By Ens. Lewis Aldridge NASP Public Affairs Office

The NAS Pensacola (NASP) Public Works Department (PWD) was awarded the Environmental Stewardship Award for Northwest Florida by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) at a ceremony in downtown Pensacola at the Chappie James Building Dec. 7.

According to the FDEP website, the award seeks to recognize businesses, professional and community organizations, and local governments within each district for proactive, innovative and exceptional achievements to prevent or reduce impacts on the environment beyond measures required by permit or rule. Shawn Hamilton, the director of Northwest Florida’s DEP, presented a plaque to Cmdr. Shawn Dominguez, NASP’s executive officer. Hamilton was

proud of the base for helping to lead the charge in environmental safety throughout the district. “This award is representative of those investing time, resources and environmental concern and going above and beyond what is expected,” Hamilton said. “This is a small plaque but a great achievement nonetheless.” To be considered for the honor, eligible entities must exhibit significant and measurable achievements that See Award on page 2

Pensacola-area CPOs host Pearl Harbor remembrance Story, photo by Ens. Lewis Aldridge NASP Public Affairs

More than 150 chief petty officers and first class petty officers attended a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony at Barrancas National Cemetery

(BNC) onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP) Dec. 7. The hour-long observance began with morning colors and culminated with flags being placed on the gravesites of five Pearl Harbor veterans. Event organizer retired NCC Gor-

don Daly said the event served not only to recognize a critical part of United States history, but also instill the importance of sacrifices previous generations made. “I was so happy and See CPOs on page 2

Santa Claus arrives onboard NAS Pensacola... Santa Claus arrives to greet children participating in the Selected Children’s Christmas Party at NAS Pensacola’s Fred G. Smalley Youth Center Dec. 8. Each child had the opportunity to speak with Santa before receiving some gifts. Santa’s presents were donated by volunteers and community participants. Photo by Ens. Lewis Aldridge

Last Gosport of the year ...

Retired NCC Gordon Daly, along with other Pensacola-area chief petty officers, both active duty and retired, stand at attention at the gravesite of a Pearl Harbor veteran during a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony Dec. 7 at Barrancas National Cemetery.

Today, Dec. 15, we celebrate the last 2017 issue of Gosport. The newspaper will be back on news stands Jan. 5, 2018. Gosport has served Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP) and the community for 96 years, and we are happy to continue bringing readers the best local military news coverage in 2018. On behalf of NASP Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Martin, the NASP Public Affairs staff and Ballinger Publishing, happy holidays and cheers to the new year.

Published by Ballinger Publishing, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Navy. Opinions contained herein are not official expressions of the Department of the Navy nor do the advertisements constitute Department of the Navy, NAS Pensacola or Ballinger Publishing’s endorsement of products or services advertised.


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