August 1, 2015 - Skywriter

What’s Inside...

Public Affairs Officer Howard Samuelson Assistant Public Affairs Officer Mrs. Natalie Stamey

Changes in Space-A Policy

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Leading Petty Officer MC1(SW/AW) Barry Riley Editor MC3 Jason C. Bawgus

Tea Time

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Skywriter Staff MC1(SW/AW) Barry Riley MC3 Ryan G. Greene MC3 Jason C. Bawgus Host Nation Relations Masako Takakura Sumie Maruyama Ikumi Tanaka Webmaster Noriko Yamazaki

Atsugi’s Ongoing Emergency Preparations

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CAPTAIN’S CALL AT NAVSUP

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In this week’s episode of “Captain’s Call” NAF Atsugi Executive Officer Cmdr. Matthew Szoka and Command Master Chief Mike Wilkins join special guest LS2 Herring at NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Command Yokosuka Det. Atsugi to bring the latest community updates. To watch this episode and more visit us at www.youtube.com/NAFAtsugi.

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NAF ATSUGI COMMANDING OFFICER CAPT. JOHN BUSHEY PRACTICES HIS TAIKO DRUMMING ROUTINE IN PREPARATION FOR THE BON ODORI FESTIVAL HELD ABOARD NAF ATSUGI AUG 8. (PHOTO BY MC3 JASON BAWGUS)

Turning the Page

A look back at Skywriter news from past decades and what’s happening today.

Above, dancers from the Atsugi Enlisted Spouses Association and Atsugi Officer Spouses Club perform a traditional Bon Odori at the 2014 NAF Atsugi Bon Odori Festival. Below, the NAS Atsugi Bon Odori festivities from 1966. Nearly 50 years ago, the event was still a very popular one, attended by both military personnel and their families, as well as Japanese citizens.

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MILESTONES PHOTO BY MC3 BRYAN MAI

CVW 5, VFA 195 Commanders Achieve Flight Records Aboard CVN 72

Capt. William Koyama, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, prepares to achieve his 4000th flight hour in an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Dambusters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 as it launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington.

Story by MC2 Paolo Bayas USS George Washington Public Affairs Capt. William Koyama, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, and Cmdr.

David-Tavis Pollard, commanding officer of the “Dambusters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, crossed milestones in their career as U.S. Navy pilots, June 12.

Koyama logged his 4,000th official F/A-18 Super Hornet flight hour and Pollard made his 1000th career arrested landing on the Nimitzclass aircraft carrier USS George Washington’s (CVN 73) flight deck during the same flight sortie in VFA-

195’s number 400 and 401 Super Hornets, respectively.

Koyama has approximately 5,300 flight hours in eight other military aircraft and two civilian aircraft combined. According to him, the significant part of this achievement is completing 4,000 hours in a carrierbased and jet-type aircraft wearing a G-suit and harness all while strapped down to an ejection seat.

Lightheartedly, Koyama was happy to add yet another patch to his jacket.

However, he reflected and gave credit to those who were not in the spotlight.

“It represents just a symbol-like 4

diary of what I have done in my career.

Twenty-seven years ago I signed up to join the Navy to fly and serve. This is just a representative icon to remind me of the line that connects me to that day,” said Koyama. “Professionally it is a reminder of the great aircraft that the engineers, manufacturers and artisans created, the American people funded, and that other great Americans maintained.”

During his 27-year service, Koyama’s most memorable flights are high ordnance expenditure combat flights during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

day I completed my 999th trap. This accomplishment is as much for my family as it is for me. I appreciate their sacrifice in supporting our nation and allowing me to do what I love.”

Pollard has logged 731 arrested landings on George Washington; 109 on USS Enterprise (CVN 65); 96 on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63); 40 on USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67); 16 on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69); and 8 on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

“My first arrested landing was over before it started. I remember trying to find the ball [a visual landing aid] on the side of the ship. Once I found it, the training took over. Fifteen seconds later I trapped and my face hit the dashboard,” said Pollard. “After 1000 traps, you still have to go to school on every pass. You never stop learning.

It takes focus and concentration to fly the ball all the way to touch down and get the target wire.”

With his experience, Pollard recommends that junior pilots focus on the basics in order to build a solid foundation and reach their maximum potential.

Pollard also shared a quote from Theodore Roosevelt that, he believes, sums up a pilot’s job in naval aviation and the Navy as a whole – “Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”

George Washington and its embarked air wing, CVW 5, are on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

George Washington will conduct a hull-swap with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) later this year after serving seven years as the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier in Yokosuka, Japan.

PHOTO BY MCSN MATTHEW RIGGS

“First combat flights at the beginning of a campaign are not comparable to anything else, to include any training,” said Koyama.

“Despite intense planning, there is chaos and massive uncertainties. I think it was the time in my life when I was confronted with what I was made of.”

As Koyama approached for an arrested landing to finish his momentous hour, Pollard approaches behind to perform his millenary arrested landing – an accomplishment approximately only 450 Naval Aviators have achieved throughout history, according to Pollard.

“This accomplishment is the result of many years deployed, supporting our Nations objectives throughout the world as a war fighter and ambassador,” said Pollard. “It comes with years away from my family, and missing birthdays and holidays. Ryan, my second child, turned 13 the same

Cmdr. David-Travis Pollard, commanding officer of the “Dambusters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, completes his 1000th arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in F/A-18E Super Hornet.

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PHOTO BY MC3 BRYAN SLOAN

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 1st Class Joseph Huguelet, from Ocala, Fla., left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) Airman Jaylen Hawkins, from St. Louis, install safety equipment into the cockpit of an F/A-18E Superhornet from the “Dambusters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Dambusters Sweep Awards STORY By MC3 Brian Sloan

USS George Washington Public Affairs Two Sailors from the “Dambusters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 embarked aboard the Nimitzclass aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) will receive the 2014 Maintainer of the Year Awards for their respective ratings.

Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Branden Forwood from Boise, Idaho and Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 1st Class Joseph Huguelet from Ocala, Fla. were selected for the Richard P. James Memorial Award and the Douglas L. Scott Memorial Award, respectively, after a nomination by their Commanding Officer, Cmdr. David Pollard.

“They repeatedly prove themselves as a cornerstone of my squadron’s maintenance effort through commitment to duty, professional expertise and leadership,” said Pollard.

According to Lt. Michael Willis, VFA-195’s safety officer, Forwood and Huguelet receiving the awards simultaneously is indicative of the squadron’s mission readiness. He added that it is rare for any Sailor to receive these awards because they are Navy-wide recognitions.

“We have a lot of Sailors who are good at their jobs, a lot who are good at organizational skills, a lot of leaders and a lot who do community service,” said Willis. “But

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Huguelet and Forwood are among the few Sailors who excel at all those things.”

In addition to being technical experts in their respective fields and well-rounded, the maintainers attribute their success to the squadron’s teamwork and mentorship.

“It was all about bringing out the best in my shipmates and having everybody work together,” said Huguelet. “I knew what I needed to do and I knew that my success would be impossible without the proper mentorship and the help from my shipmates.”

As a final word of advice to junior Sailors who want to succeed, Huguelet emphasized that finding a proper source of motivation played a key role in his success.

“Every time I hear a jet launch, I love knowing that I did my best to take care of that aircraft,” said Huguelet.

“I know that I maintained the safety equipment that will give the pilot a final way out in emergency scenarios.”

George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, are on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. George Washington will conduct a hull-swap with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) later this year after serving seven years as the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier in Yokosuka, Japan.

AMCAnnounces Space A Changes Story by MC3 ryan greene

NAF Atsugi Public Affairs The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics announced June 9 that beginning immediately dependents of military members that are deployed for 30 or more consecutive days are authorized to be upgraded to travel ‘category IV’ on all Department of Defense (DoD) spaceavailable flights.

Previously category IV was reserved for dependents of military members deployed for more than 120 consecutive days, unaccompanied family members (18 years or older) traveling on Environmental Morale Leave (EML) orders, DoD Dependent School (DoDDS) teachers or family members (accompanied or unaccompanied) in an EML status during summer break.

The policy was updated to reflect the differences in deployment schedules and cycles for all services. This update will immediately affect dependents living overseas.

The current 120 day letter will still be accepted for service members deployed 30 days or more.

“We want our Sailors and their families to know that this will not change how we process space available flights,” said Quartermaster 2nd Class Tiffany Drain.

“The Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi Air Terminal is not an Air Mobility Command (AMC) Terminal, we’re operational.”

This means that flights coming into or out of NAF Atsugi are not subject to all AMC rules and regulations, however, the terminal does abide by the AMC rating scale for assigning seats when there is the option for space available passengers.

The NAF Atsugi Air Terminal, like all military AMC and operational terminals, abides by the DoD 4515.13R guidance which prescribes the qualifying members in descending order.

Members traveling to the U.S. from abroad on emergency leave are classified at category I. An active duty member (and family) traveling on EML is considered category II. All active duty and dependents when flying space available in a normal or permissive leave status are qualified to fly at category III.

Unaccompanied Command-sponsored dependents, students whose sponsor is stationed in Alaska or Hawaii and students enrolled in a trade school in the U.S. when the sponsor is stationed overseas are all classified as category V. The final category, category VI is open to all National Guard/Reserve components, members of the Ready Reserve and members of the Standby Reserve who are on the Active Status List, retired military members who are issued DD Form 2 and eligible to receive retired or retainer pay and family members (with a valid identification card) of retired members when accompanied by a sponsor.

“Our governing rules for accepting space available passengers differ from the Yokota Terminal in a few ways,” Drain added. “But the important thing we want to stress to our customers is that this new update will not affect their ability to fly into or out of [NAF] Atsugi. In fact it’ll only increase their options for flights.”

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ATSUGI GEARS UP FOR

BON ODORI

Above, Lt. Masamitsu Oe, of Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Fleet Air Wing 4, practices an Awa Dori dance. In the photos on page 9, Naval Air Facility Atsugi community members practice dance routines in preparation for a performance at the base’s annual for the Bon Odori festival.

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Many Sailors and civilians alike have been taking part in planning the upcoming Bon Odori Festival that Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi hosts annually to promote positive relations between base residents and the host nation of Japan.

Besides planning, many people

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family history and remembering one’s ancestors. Obon is typically held from either July 13-16 or August depending on the region.

“I remember as a small child getting the opportunity to visit my family’s plot and welcoming our ancestors back into our home,” said Maruyama. “We take this time to remember those who have moved on and look forward to seeing them in the next life.”

Attendees can expect to see many traditional dances that are performed by Atsugi residents as well as Japanese community members and various NAF Atsugi organizations selling food and goods.

“We also have a pom-pom dance planned for the Japanese guests,” said Maruyama. “With so many Japanese guests coming on base we want to add some more American culture into the event to help create a fun atmosphere for everyone.”

This will be the 56th Bon Odori Festival at NAF Atsugi since the base was established in 1950.

Organizers hope this will be the best one yet.

PHOTOS BY MC3 JASON BAWGUS

STORY By MC3 JASON BAWGUS NAF ATSUGI PUBLIC AFFAIRS

have also been preparing to perform at Bon Odori whether it be as a Taiko Drummer or on one of the various dance teams that will perform during the festival.

Bon Odori represents dancing with ancestral spirits and is held in conjunction with the holiday of Obon, where Japanese citizens ceremoniously welcome back the spirits of their ancestors. The Bon Dance is a folk-style dance with participants in single file line and loose ranks, moving together in choreographed fashion around an elevated stage.

“As a Japanese citizen living on base I really appreciate the opportunity to spread our culture with the Americans who live here,” said NAF Atsugi’s Host Nation Relations Community Relations Officer Sumie Maruyama. “It’s very exciting to see all the volunteers that come out and are willing to learn something as simple as a dance to further the relationship between Atsugi and the local community.”

Maruyama said that Obon is a Japanese holiday celebrating

TOUR OFTEA

LOCAL FACEBOOK, TWITTER FOLLOWERS VISIT NAF ATSUGI

Naval Air Facility Atsugi Host Nation Relations Office Representative Sumie Maruyama welcomes a group of local Japanese citizens to the base as part of an annual Twitter and Facebook follower tour of the installation. The initiative, which started in 2014, is part of a contest held on HNRO’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Those selected were afforded the opportunity to tour the installation, enjoy a tea ceremony put on by a few NAF Atsugi community members and eat at the NEX Food Court.

PHOTOS BY MC1 BARRY RILEY

Kylee Porter, right, prepares tea with Andrea Dobesh during a tea ceremony as part of an annual Twitter and Facebook follower tour of the installation. The initiative, which started last year, is part of a contest held on HNRO’s Facebook and Twitter pages. The Atsugi HNRO started the competition to continue to further the partnership between NAF Atsugi and members of the local community.

Tammy Pilko serves traditional Japanese snacks during a tea ceremony as part of an annual Twitter and Facebook follower tour of the installation. The initiative, which started in 2014, is part of a contest held on HNRO’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

The tea ceremony was performed by American military spouses who have been trained in the art of the tea ceremony.

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Best Laid Plans for Worst case

Scenario

PHOTO BY MC3 JASON BAWGUS

These family members get valuable walkthrough NEO training and become de facto ‘guidance counselors’ to other families and residents.”

Many residents, Sailors and tenants are already aware that NAF Atsugi’s leadership Damage Controlman 3rd Class Ashley Perez, of Naval Air Facility initiated emergency management training (NAF) Atsugi, scans Eybelle Nevins’ passport during a non-combatant as far back as April, with an active shooter drill April 6th, a resident-participant NEO evacuation operation (NEO) drill at the base’s Ranger Gym. exercise April 10 and the typhoon readiness exercise “Reliant Gale” ending May 5th.

Story by H. Sam Samuelson “Residents, family members, Sailors may recall NAF Atsugi Public Affairs unplanned gate closures, exercise-driven emergency If you’re not planning for the worst, rest assure, the announcements, cordoned zones around Shirley leadership at Naval Air Facility Atsugi is, and they Lanham Elementary school and our MWR facilities,” Kramer said. “We try to make these scenarios as want your help.

September 2015 is National Preparedness Month, completely real as possible, right down to the police sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management tape, enhanced security, evacuation paperwork, etc.

The more real the scenario, the more prepared we Agency.

Throughout August, NAF Atsugi will join Naval are.”

Kramer emphasized that every exercise is detailed Bases worldwide to exercise its capacity to respond to a broad range of emergency scenarios ranging from and planned long in advance, carefully scripted and a “lone-wolf ” active shooter attack, to earth-shaking designed with safety as a founding element.

“The goal is to exercise our readiness, not to expose natural disasters.

“The broad goal of these exercises is to ensure our emergency responders to accidents,” Kramer our emergency services departments – Security, said. “Security, Fed Fire – every command player – Federal Fire, Emergency Management, even our employs safety props and safety protocols during the partners here with the Japanese Self Defense Forces exercise. Safety is woven into every facet.”

In the end, the emergency management program – work seamlessly to respond, protect and secure our residents, tenant commands, aircraft and equipment ultimately puts everyone on a readiness footing, no as quickly and safely as possible, to the extent possible” matter what scenario.

“Ultimately, these exercises are designed to flex said Chuck Kramer, acting Emergency Management our ability to meet real-world events,” said NAF director.

More than that, Kramer added, he has enjoined the Atsugi Commanding Officer Captain John Bushey. command to recruit Sailors, family members and even “During Operation Tomodachi (the Joint U.S. pets – yes, pets – to participate in a Non-combatant humanitarian response to the March 11, 2011 Great Evacuation Operation (NEO) Exercise scheduled for Japan Earthquake and tsunamis in Tohoku) we learned a lot about NEO. Aug. 14th based on a volcano eruption scenario.

“Practicing similar events, even on a small scale, “A huge part of our ability to protect our residents is engaging them in the emergency preparedness allow us to exercise the organizations and procedures process,” Kramer said. “It’s absolutely vital that we to be successful. We also learned that preparedness communicate to every resident on base the need to on the part of the participants, the would-be evacuees be prepared individually. But we really enhance that in this case, contributed significantly to the ease with guidance by inviting families with children and pets, which they proceeded through the process,” Capt. to join and participate in the actual NEO exercise. Bushey said.

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PHOTO BY MC1 BARRY RILEY

AllLives

NAF Atsugi FFSC Clinical Educator Sabrina dela Dingco talks with a client.

Story by MC1 barry riley NAF Atsugi Public Affairs September is Suicide Prevention Month, and though it’s just around the corner, Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi continues its proactive suicide prevention efforts year-round.

According to Navy.mil, suicide rates have been steadily rising each year since 2006, reaching as high as 58 active duty suicides in 2012.

The Navy Personnel Command’s suicide prevention website says an average of four Sailors kill themselves each month.NAF Atsugi offers several resources base-wide for community members who may be having thoughts of suicide, or those who would like to know how to help.

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. There are trained clinicians here at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) standing-by to talk. There are also psychiatrists at the Branch Health Clinic, there is a national suicide hotline and many of our own community members are also trained to help,” said NAF Atsugi FFSC Clinical Educator Sabrina dela Dingco. “We just want people to know what their options are and where to access them.”

Among the resources available

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CHAPEL, FFSC CONTINUE SUICIDE PREVENTION EFFORTS YEAR-ROUND

to community members, dela Dingco said Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a workshop that anyone age 16 years and older can, and should attend.

ASIST, a civilian-run program owned by the company LivingWorks education, focuses on understanding and preventing suicide. The ASIST training program has been in use since 1983 and has been consistently updated to ensure the training is as relevant and helpful in today’s society as possible.

According to the LivingWorks Education website, ASIST is for everyone age 16 or older— regardless of prior experience— who wants to be able to provide suicide first aid. The ASIST model teaches effective intervention skills while helping to build suicide prevention networks in the community.

“This class is designed to educate people so that they are able to readily recognize the warning signs,” she said. “I think the community can benefit from everyone attending this class.”

One participant at a recent ASIST session here at NAF Atsugi said the course held personal meaning for him.

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to a family member wanting to ‘give up.’ I didn’t know how to help them,” said Aviation Administrationman 1st Class Devon Showell, of Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department Atsugi. “I think it’s important to have these skills because you never know when you will have to assist someone in need.”

Dela Dingco said the class is offered at most major military installations around the world, and NAF Atsugi’s Chapel will be offering the next two-day ASIST course in September.

“When you are in the Navy and it’s your first time away from home, especially in a place where you can’t speak the language, getting around can be tough. Those people can be highly susceptible to depression,” she said. “This is why it’s very important that we get the word out that we have people standing by to assist.”

Information and advice on suicide prevention is available at the command chaplain office located on the 1st floor of the FFSC, bldg. 949. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call the national suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273TALK (8255), or visit http://www. suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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STORY: DC2 Ashley Perez

Story and Photo by MC3 Jason Bawgus Everyone has a story, no matter where you are, where you came from, where you have been, how old you are, or what you have done: your story is special.

The story of Damage Controllman 2nd Class Ashley Perez, of Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, started in Jacksonville Florida 26 years ago. After dropping out of high school twice and moving across the country to Philadelphia, Perez moved in with someone that would change her life.

“My grandfather was my hero. I had known him my whole life, but only for two weeks at a time until I moved in with him,” said Ashely Perez. “He supported me in everything I did and told me no matter what I did, he would always be proud of me. That has stuck with me. That became my goal.”

After a year in Philadelphia, Perez knew it was time to make some decisions that would change the rest of her life. She met with a recruiter and decided to enlist in the Navy.

Soon after receiving orders to the USS Essex out of Sasebo, Japan, Perez discovered the Navy wasn’t quite as easy as she had thought.

“I had a really hard time adjusting to being half way across the World and not having that anchor in my life that I had grown so used to,” said Perez. “Then one day while we were deployed, I got a message that my Grandfather had passed away.”

With nowhere to go and not knowing anyone to turn to, Perez remembered a calming activity from her high school days.

“It was a really low time for me,” said Perez.

“One day I started drawing while I was bored and decided to finish it by painting it.”

That one creative outlet was all that she needed. After finishing her first painting, it was like an addiction.

“While I was painting, I didn’t think about how bad I felt or how much I missed him,” said Perez. “It was such a calming experience that I couldn’t get enough of it. It’s my way to release all of the tension or energy I have built up over the course of a long day.”

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DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT

Naval Air Facility Atsugi

Naval Security Forces How do you describe your department’s/group’s of the rating were delved out as collateral duties to other ratings. primary mission?

Master-At-Arms (MA) provide waterborne and land security, aircraft and flight line security, strategic weapons and cargo security, maritime security and platform protection; conduct customs operations, corrections operations, detainee operations, and protective service operations; perform force protection, physical security and law enforcement; organize and train personnel in force protection, physical security, law enforcement, and weapons proficiency; develop plans for physical security and force protection enhancement of Navy bases, installations, property, and personnel; and assist commands in conducting terrorist threat analysis and implementing defensive measures.

Established in 1942, the Specialists (S) Shore Patrol and Security worked shore patrol teams and ensured basic ship and shore station security. Its name was changed in 1948 to Shore Patrolman, and it took on some of the official functions of the current Master-at Arms rating, only to be re-disestablished in 1953.

Finally reestablished on August 1, 1973, the MA rating would only draw its members from Sailors cross-rating from other ratings at the Second Class Petty Officer level and above. That is until 2003, when Navy Recruiting Command was assigned a new contract mission for entry level applicants.

Naval Security Force (NSF) provides a variety of services ranging from Military Working Dogs, Law Enforcement and Vehicle Registration Office. NSF also provides unparalleled service and support to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, 7th Fleet, CVW 5, HSM 51, and Tenant Commands.

matter what Mother Nature throws at us, we STAND the WATCH!

What are you department/group hours if applicable?

What primary services do you provide and who are your NSF is always open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, rain, snow, 103 degrees, or -10 degrees. No primary customers?

“The Naval Security Forces (NSF) form the foundation of NAF Atsugi’s force protection program. The expertise of our Active Duty and Master Labor Contractor security force is executed daily and with tremendous professionalism, and often goes unnoticed to the casual observer.

Whether at our gates of entry, during patrols, or as critical contributors to our emergency management program, NSF is on call 24/7 rain or shine.”

What can you tell us about your department/group that others may not know?

The Master at Arms’ rating was one of the original Navy ratings when it was first established in 1797. The rating was then disestablished in 1921 and the responsibilities

Capt. John F. Bushey

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CO, NAF Atsugi

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS

SAVED ROUNDS

PHOTOS FROM AROUND THE NAF ATSUGI COMMUNITY

PHOTO BY MC3 JASON BAWGUS

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF VOLUNTEERS WHO OFFERED THEIR TIME TO CLEAN UP THE YAMATO TRAIN STATION DURING THE MONTH OF JULY.

HSM-51

AWR1 WRIGHT AZAA SANDOVAL PRAN ROSS PR1 XAIRE PR2 CHUNG AOAN SPICER AE3 HOOPER

Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi’s Chief Petty Officer (CPO) 365 participants and children from local schools plant flowers near Sagamino Station.

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PHOTO BY MC3 JASON BAWGUS

NAVSUP

ABF1JUNNEL CALANDANG ABF1 MOORE ABF2 BROOKINS ABF2 CARTESE ABF2 LUMAWAG LS1 NARVAEZ LS1 VILLAHERMOSA LS2 HERRING LS2 LAZARRO LS2 VARILLA LS3 HICKEY LSSN MARTIN

The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Toshiaki Miyamae stopped by NAF Atsugi’s Command Master Chief Michael Wilkins office during his tour of Fleet Air Wing Four.

AME3 KRASNIAK AOAA PARK AT2 RIVERA AZ3 WHITE LSSN USITA

THANK YOU!

PHOTO BY MC3 RYAN GREENE

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AD2 CALVO AM2 RODRIGUEZ AO3 LOPEZ AT3 JANHRETTE SR BAIR

Yeoman 3rd Class Jackie Lewis, of Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Detachment Atsugi, practices English with a student from Terao Elementary School, during a volunteer event at the base food court.

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