Skywriter-May 2020

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HSM-77 Airborne Change of Command PG.10

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Skywriter Staff MC3 (SW) Jacob Smith MC3 Olivier Clement MCSA Rafael Avelar

HSM-77 Airborne Change of Command

Public Affairs Staff Maika Fujisaki Ikumi Tanaka

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CMDCM CORNER With Command Master Chief Daniel Irwin Shipmates, I know most of our communication recently has been focused on COVID-19, which is still a serious situation, but this month I wanted to focus on a couple of other things that are important to mention.

Many times in the military, we tend to focus more on the active duty member when it comes to deployments and the Navy. Yes this is a tough job, but I would like to take a moment to bring more attention to two other groups of people who sacrifice so much and that is our children and our spouses. Last month was the Month of the Military Child and this month, on May 8th was Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Our children and spouses have earned and deserve our thank you and appreciation for the sacrifices they endure as well. Having four children of my own and being married for over 20 years, I can speak first-hand on what our families

have to go through. The resiliency of our children and the strength of our spouses is something many people in the world do not have to face, but our families do it without question. So, I would like to say thank you to all the children and spouses who have to sacrifice so much and stand strong at home to allow us to serve our country and keep our sea lanes free for all!

That’s it for this month. Thank you for all you do. Remember, if you have any questions, ASK THE CHIEF!

May 3, 1871

May 19, 1882

Position of the Surgeon General of the Navy is created. Previously appointed Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery on 28 June. Commodore Robert W. Shufeldt, onboard USS Swatara, 1869, William M. Wood assumed the newly appointed position, arrives in Korea to negotiate the first commerce treaty aking him the first Surgeon General of the Navy.. between Korea and a Western power. The treaty is signed on May 22, opening Korea to United States trade.

May 11, 1945

April 28, 1942

During the Okinawa Campaign, kamikazes crash into Task Force 58s flagship, USS Bunker Hill (CV 17). As a result, Vice Adm. Marc A.Mitscher transfers his flag to USS English (DD 696), then to USS Enterprise (CV 6) on May 14..

the first U.S. manned orbiting space station, launches with all-Navy crew: Capt. Charles Conrad, Jr., Cmdr. Paul J. Weitz and Cmdr. Joseph P. Kerwin..

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National Mother Goose Day

National Fitness Day

National Star Wars Day

National Cartoonists Day &

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World Password Day

National Military Spouse Appreciation Day

National Miniature Golf Day

National Twilight Zone Day

National Odometer Day

National Apple Pie Day

National Dance Like a Chicken Day

National Pizza Party Day

National BBQ Day &

National Visit Your Relatives Day

National Devil’s Food Cake Day

National Juice Slush Day

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National Lucky Penny Day

National Paper Airplane Day

National Cellophane Tape Day

National Hamburger Day

National Paperclip Day

National Creativity Day

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NAFA Fleet Support Photos by MC3 Ange Olivier Clement and MCSA Rafael Avelar

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HSM-77 Change of Command P h o t o s b y M C S A R a f a e l Av e l a r

ATSUGI, Japan - Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM 77) incoming Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Thomas Uhl, awards the Meritorious Service Medal (first award) to Cmdr. Steve Steacy for his service as HSM 77 executive and commanding officer. Uhl relieved Steacy as commanding officer April 24. (U.S. Navy photo

by MC3 Jacob Smith)

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AS OF 14 May, 11 A.M.

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