A round the April 2013
NAVY HEADLINES
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“Honoring our Sailors’ Service & Sacrifice”
Volume 3 Issue 4
RMARCC Welcomes New Commanding Officer
Sailors from Vietnam War Identified, April 30. USS Chosin Departs for Western Pacific Deployment, May 1. International Service Members Honor ANZAC Day, April 25. Navy Lodges Now Offer Free Wi-Fi to Guests, April 29. Official Discusses Transition Assistance Program at House Hearing, April 29. Family Servicemembers’ SGLI Benefit Changes, April 29. Stennis Strike Group Arrives in San Diego, April 29. USS Monterey Conducts Exercise with Albanian Navy, April 29. GW Hosts Senior Medical Leader to Discuss Challenges, Successes, April 29.
Capt. Randy Johnson relieved Capt. Jay Adelmann as Commanding Officer of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Reserve Component Command (RMARCC) during a Change of Command ceremony, April 18. Photo by MC2 Maddelin Angebrand By MC2 Maddelin Angebrand RMARCC Public Affairs
Capt. Randy Johnson relieved Capt. Jay Adelmann as Commanding Officer of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Reserve Component Command (RMARCC) during a Change of Command ceremony, April 18. It did not take long for Johnson to get started at his new job. As soon as he took charge of the Region, he began talks with all the Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Commanding Officers and held meetings with each peer group on his staff to share his command philosophy and gain insight about the current state of the command. Johnson, a native of Linthicum, Maryland, received his commission from the United States Naval Academy in 1987. After basic aviation training at NAS Pensacola, Fla. and Advanced Navigator training at Mather AFB, Calif., he earned his Naval Flight Officer wings in 1989. Johnson comes to RMARCC as an experienced leader having held command of Patrol Squadron Six
Nine (VP-69) “Totems” in 200607 at NAS Whidbey Island, Wash. and commanded Naval Air Facility Washington/Navy Operational Support Center Washington from July 2010 to June 2012. Johnson said his staff expectations are simple and to the point, and hold roots in professionalism and customer service. “Do the right thing - always,” Johnson shared with his new staff. “We all have a built-in moral compass and conscious. You know that hair on the back of your neck stands up for a reason.” As for customer service, Johnson said “Set the expectations of your internal and external customers, then crush them!” Johnson also explained his mission priorities to the NOSC commanding officers and noted that being a role model is also a major part of leading a NOSC team. “Our Navy Reserve mission priorities are - number one: mobilization, and number two: operational support to gaining commands,” Johnson expressed. “Although the mission is always first, I expect you
to take excellent care of our Sailors. Manning, training and equipping them with the proper resources and delivering world class customer service is the foundation of our NOSCs’ mission. Trusting relationships and teamwork are the keys to success in our business.” As a husband and father of three teenagers, Johnson also emphasized the importance of reintegration and family support for our region’s Reservists and staff members. “I realize every day the delicate balance between family and Navy,” Johnson said. “Our brother and sister Reservists have to balance family, work and Navy. The Navy life we have chosen is challenging, stressful and rewarding. Make sure you encourage every Sailor to make the most of their Navy opportunities and their time spent doing Navy work is worthwhile. In this tough fiscal environment, make sure that our Navy gets a good return on investment, a win-win for our Sailors and our Nation.” Johnson said he plans to visit all 31 NOSCs by the end of this summer and is seeking feedback and suggestions on those visits.
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NOSC Syracuse Volunteers, Cleans Up on Earth Day
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DID YOU KNOW... these fun Navy facts? Ahoy - This old traditional greeting for hailing other vessels was originally a Viking battle cry. Between the Devil and the Deep - In wooden ships, the “devil” was the longest seam of the ship. It ran from the bow to the stern. When at sea and the “devil” had to be caulked, the Sailor sat in a boatswain’s mate chair to do so. He was suspended between the “devil” and the “deep” - a very precarious position,
NOSC Syracuse FTS Sailors volunteered at the annual Earth Day citywide cleanup sponsored by the Syracuse Downtown Committee. The event focused on citizens taking time to clean up the city by picking up trash in an effort to beautify the city and show pride.
NOSC Wilmington, NC Hosts Holocaust Remembrance Speaker
especially when the ship was underway.
Cup of Joe - Josephus Daniels was appointed Secretary of the Navy by President Woodrow Wilson in 1913. Among his reforms of the Navy were inaugurating the practice of making 100 Sailors from the fleet eligible for entrance into the Naval Academy, the introduction of women into the service, and the abolishment of the officer’s wine mess. From that time on, the strongest drink aboard Navy ships could only be coffee and over the years, a cup of coffee became known as a “cup of Joe”. AROUND THE REGION
NOSC Wilmington, N.C. celebrated Holocaust Days of Remembrance during a ceremony which opened with the reciting of the Shema, a prayer that serves as a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services, April 7. Guest speaker Lt. Cdr. Gordon R. Williams shared his family’s Holocaust survival story of the Nazi occupation, which began May 10, 1940. Only Williams’ grandparents, mother and uncle survived the occupation. At the time of the occupation, there were 140,000 Jews living in Holland, the Germans deported 110,000 Jews from Holland to Nazi concentration camps. Only 35,000 Jews in Holland survived the war. Special guest speaker Mr. Alfred Schnog presented his personal recollections of his childhood in Cologne, Germany and his family’s escape from Nazi Germany the morning after Kristalnacht, November 1938. Despite the efforts of his parents to save members of his extended family, only his parents, his twin brother and himself were able to escape, the rest of his family perished.
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NOSC Quincy Ombudsman Receives Volunteer Award
APRIL NAVAL HISTORY April 1, 1893 Navy General Order 409 of 25 February 1893 establishes the rate of Chief Petty Officer as of this date.
NOSC Quincy’s Command Ombudsman Capt. Mary Jo Majors — Nurse Corps, U.S. Navy Reserve (Ret.) received the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution’s Outstanding Veteran Volunteer Award for 2013 during a ceremony hosted by the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Organization, March 22. By MC2 Maddelin Angebrand RMARCC Public Affairs
Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Quincy’s Command Ombudsman Capt. Mary Jo Majors — Nurse Corps, U.S. Navy Reserve (Ret.) received the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution’s Outstanding Veteran Volunteer Award for 2013 during a ceremony hosted by the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Organization, March 22. Majors was selected for the award out of 40 candidates spanning the 40 DAR Chapters in Massachusetts. “I am very honored, humbled and flattered to be selected from amongst the nominations from the 40 Massachusetts DAR Chapters for this ‘nonDAR member award,” Majors explained. “It will bring awareness to women in the military in this situation since the award is not for a woman veteran but for a woman who volunteers for veterans!” Majors said the award also bridges the military community with local civilian counterparts. “This award will also help to bring awareness to the DAR about the many military organizations or military affiliated organizations, like the ‘Honor Flight New England’ organization who nominated me for the award,” Majors said. “We take WWII veterans to see their memorial and others in Washington, D.C. without any cost to them.” Majors who currently serves
as NOSC Quincy’s command ombudsman, retired in 2011 when her age waiver expired at 63 years old. She served 43 and a half years combined active duty and Reserve time as a Naval Officer. Majors currently volunteers at the following organizations including NOSC Quincy: USNA Admissions Information Officer (“Blue and Gold Officer”), Navy Nurse Corps Advisor to Boston NROTC Consortium NRD NE, Senior nurse interviewer for officer program recruiters, President, Mid-Atlantic Region: Association of the U.S. Navy Secretary, The Wardroom Club, Boston Volunteer/Guardian, Honor Flight New England organization, RMARCC Returning Warrior Workshop Facilitator/Board member, USS Constitution Museum Board of Overseers board member, Shelter Legal Services, Boston Member, MDVS WVN Steering Committee.
“The more people that know about what these organizations do, the better it is for all involved and all who might need to be aware of them so we can help more veterans,” Majors said. When she isn’t spending her time helping out in the community Majors can be found working her full-time position as Director of Clinical Operations and Director of Nursing at the Boston Community Health Center. Majors plans to continue volunteering and making a mark in her community as well as helping veterans and serving as the NOSC Quincy command ombudsman. “Thanks for all your support to me for this award and for all my work with the service members and veterans and their families,” Majors said to her support network at NOSC Quincy and everyone who has helped her on her journey to serve.
April 4, 1776 Continental Navy frigate Columbus captures HM Tender Hawke, first American capture of British armed vessel April 5, 1946 April 5, 1946 USS Missouri arrives in Turkey to return the body of Turkish ambassador to the U.S. and to show U.S. support and willingness to defend Turkey. April 6, 1776 Sloop-of-war Ranger, frigate Queen of France and frigate Warren capture British Hibernia and seven other vessels. April 10, 1941 USS Niblack, while rescuing survivors of torpedoed ship, depth charged German submarine; first action of WWII between U.S. and German navies. April 18, 1848 U.S. Navy expedition to explore the Dead Sea and the River Jordan, commanded by Lt. William F. Lynch, reaches the Dead Sea. April 20, 1796 Congress authorizes completion of three frigates
ABOVE: Majors is presented with a gift from the DAR, March 22.
April 28, 1962 Naval forces capture Forts Jackson and St. Philip.
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NOSC Ft. Dix SAPR Advocates Team Up Against Sexual Assault NOSC Ft. Dix’s Sexual Assault Prevention Response Victim Advocates gathered to prepare for April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month, March 28. During the meeting, members made ribbons and discussed strategy for April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The teal colored ribbons were distributed to the NOSC Staff and used as decoration on a SAAM tree the team created. Photo Courtesy NOSC Ft. Dix
NOSC Wilmington, Del. SELRES Participate in 2013 PFA
SELRES attached to NOSC Wilmington, Del., participate in the cycle 1 Physical Fitness Assessment. The event consisted of 40 members from NMCB 23 DET 1423. (LEFT) The first runner crosses the finish line. Photo Courtesy NOSC Wilmington, D.E.
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Region Mid -ATLAnTic At a Glance
SAAM 2013 ‘A Walk in Her Shoes’
CDET Hosts Holocaust Remembrance Event
RMARCC’s Sexual Assault Prevention team gave a presentation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2013. PSC Kimberly Moreno made cupcakes decorated in the 2013 theme - “A Walk in Her Shoes.”
The command Cultural Diversity Education Team organized and hosted a Holocaust Remembrance event, April 29. The team presented Holocaust facts and showed a video to help members understand the events that took
Photo by MC2 Maddelin Angebrand
place during the Nazi regime. Photo by MC2 Maddelin Angebrand
RMARCC CLEANS UP FOR EARTH DAY Photos by MC2 Maddelin Angebrand
RMARCC Sailors including Commanding Officer Capt. Randy Johnson pick up trash around the command building in support of Earth Day, April 22. Recycled planters created by LS2 Carrie Stone were also placed around the command in support of environmental care and protection.
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Around the Region Photos of the Month
(LEFT) Capt. Daniel “Red” Cross, commanding officer RMARCC Information Dominance Corps, visited NOSC Quincy, April 5, to get a firsthand look at what the FTS staff does to take care of his Sailors (MIDDLE RIGHT) Cdr. Boyd Decker presented NOSC Earle’s Robert “Bob” Keenan with the RMARCC Junior Civilian of the Year 2012 award.
(ABOVE LEFT) AO1 John P. Shea, assigned to NOSC Manchester, received a NAM for processing over 1800 Red Cross Messages during his IA deployment to Cuba. (BOTTOM RIGHT) Lt. Cdr. Nicholas Lassiter volunteered to read at the Green Mountain Children’s Center during “The Week of the Young Child”, April 15.