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MILIUS families,

I wanted to take a minute to point out something thats happening at the deckplate level onboard MIL-IUS. Our Sailors are making a commitment to our nations veterans. This Saturday several members of CaptainPaul Milius squadron, VO-67, will visit our ship for a tour and then many of us will be attending their reuniondinner that evening. In preparation for that, more than 20 MILIUS Sailors videotaped messages well play at theevent. These greetings will be our Sailors talking about the privilege associated with wearing the uniform, andthe honor they feel assigned to a ship named after an American hero. In May, several MILIUS Sailors were onhand at San Diegos International Airport to welcome home an Honor Flight filled with WWII veterans. Finally,last month, more than a dozen Sailors attended a local Pearl Harbor Survivors picnic at Admiral Baker Park. Allof these events have been voluntary and our Sailors value the opportunity to interact with the men and womenwho have set the standard for us. Were a better crew, and were better Americans, through a greater under-

standing of the sacrifices made by our Shipmates whove gone before us.

Sincerely,CMDCM(SW/AW) Bill Houlihan

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CMCs Call

FROM THE COMMAND CAREER COUNSELOR

Greetings, MILUS Crew, Family & Friends,

The month of June we had the announcement of Career Navigation Program via NAV/ADMIN149/13 and 150/13. Career Navigation Program replaces Perform-to-Serve and the benefits are Sailors andtheir families will know sooner if they are eligible to reenlist. It will alleviate the stress involved with CMS-IDnegotiation process and immediate confirmations they are approved to reenlist, convert, or transition to thereserves. This is great news for our Sailors that are were frustrated with the previous system. It is revised togive more options to our Sailors so they can have time to plan their careers.

I wish all of you a Happy Fourth of July and continue to have a great summer!

Sincerely,

NC1 (SW/AW) D. Gutierrez


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Thursday, July 4 Independence Day

Saturday, July 6 John Paul Jones Birthday

Tuesday, July 9 Ramadan Begins at Sundown

Saturday, July 13 Navy Observation Squadron Sixty-Seven (VO-67) Reunion Visit

Saturday, July 20 1969: Neil Armstrong is the first man to walk on the moon.

July 22 to 26 Summer Sizzler Softball TournamentGames played on Naval Base San Diego Softball Fields and run 55 minutes each.Open to all! Prizes awarded! Games played at 5:15, 6:15 and 7:15 pm. 16-team single elimination format. Open only to active duty. Call 619-556-7444for more information.

Friday, July 26 Family Fitness & Movie Night

Friday, July 26 6:30-9 pm FREE 619-553-4259NBPL Main Base Fitness Center Bldg. 1, Outdoor Exercise Area @Smugglers CoveParents and children of all ages are welcome to join MWR Fitness for a night ofoutdoor family friendly fitness activities followed by a movie. Presented byMWR and USAA.

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Hello MILIUS Families!

As some may know already, Jeri Nix and her family have transferred off MILIUS and my family and I will be transferrin

at the end of the month; unfortunately, this will be my last newsletter to you! Ive enjoyed my time serving the amazinfamilies we have on MILIUS and hopefully Ill run into you again! Were still looking for more ombudsman applicants step in and if youre interested, please contact our CMC at [email protected]. If you would like a detailed description of what is an ombudsman? What are the roles/duties? please email me at [email protected] and I cansend you the general description. This is a great opportunity to play a vital role within the MILIUS family!

With that being said, its certainly been hot around town and it can get tough sometimes trying to beat the heat sothought it would be a good idea to share some summer safety tips!

"Buddy up!" That's what swimming instructors say. Always swim with a partner, every time whether you're swiming in a backyard pool or in a lake. Even experienced swimmers can become tired or get muscle cramps, which mighmake it difficult to get out of the water. When people swim together, they can help each other or go for help in case of

an emergency.Know your limits. Swimming can be a lot of fun and you might want to stay in the water as long as possible. Ifyou're not a good swimmer or you're just learning to swim, don't go in water that's so deep you can't touch the bottomand don't try to keep up with skilled swimmers.If you are a good swimmer and have had lessons, keep an eye on friendwho aren't as comfortable or as skilled as you are. If it seems like they (or you) are getting tired or a little uneasy, suggthat you take a break from swimming for a while.

Swim in safe areas only. It's a good idea to swim only in places that are supervised by a lifeguard. No one can anticipate changing ocean currents, rip currents, sudden storms, or other hidden dangers. In the event that something does gwrong, lifeguards are trained in rescue techniques.

Swimming in an open body of water (like a river, lake, or ocean) is different from swimming in a poo

You need more energy to handle the currents and other changing conditions in the open water.If you do find yourselfcaught in a current, don't panic and don't fight the current. Try to swim parallel to the shore until you are able to get oof the current, which is usually a narrow channel of water. Gradually try to make your way back to shore as you do so.you're unable to swim away from the current, stay calm and float with the current. The current will usually slow downthen you can swim to shore.

Watch the sun. Sun reflecting off the water or off sand can intensify the burning rays. You might not feel sunburnedwhen the water feels cool and refreshing, but the pain will catch up with you later so remember to reapply sunscreefrequently and cover up much of the time. Don't forget your hat, UV protection sunglasses, and protective clothing.

Alcohol and water never mix. Alcohol is involved in numerous water-related injuries and up to half of all water-related deaths. The statistics for teenage guys are particularly scary: One half of all adolescent male drownings are tiedalcohol use.

Personal flotation devices (Life Jacket). It's always a good idea for everyone on the boat to wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket, whether the boat is a large speedboat or a canoe and whether you're a good swimmer or not.

Now Have Fun!

The pool and the beach are great places to learn new skills and socialize! So don't let paying attention to safety turn youoff. Being prepared will make you feel more comfortable and in charge. I hope everyone has a fun and safe July 4th!

Your Command Ombudsman,

Teresa Tillman

OMBUDSMAN MEMO

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Senior Chief petty officer frocking

Fire Controlman Senior Chief Petty Officers Vincent Salcedo (top left) and Irv Hay (top right) are MILIUS twonewly frocked Senior Chief Petty Officers! The rank was created in 1958 and makes up roughly 2.5% of todaysenlisted force. To be promoted to Senior one must have extended time in service and superior evaluation scores.Congratulations to them both!


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FRONTLINE NEWS

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The warm days of summer are upon us! And with the longest days of the year, MILIUS Sailors are finding the time to beproductive on and off the ship. Among the many events of this past month, MILIUS has received a well deserved awardand had the honor of immersing themselves among survivors of pivotal U.S. Naval history. As the summer races by, yourSailors time will be consumed more and more by the ships necessities. Be sure to make the most out of these beautiful SDiego days while you can!

On June 7th, Captain John T. Beaver, USN, Commodore DESRON 21 presented the crew of the USS MILIUS with theBattle E Award. The criterion for the Battle Effectiveness Award is the overall readiness of the command to carry out itassigned wartime tasks, and is based on a year-long evaluation. The competition for the award is, and has always been, extremely keen. To win, a ship or unit must demonstrate the highest state of battle readiness. To achieve the award, onemust sustain superior performance in an operational environment within a command. To qualify for Battle "E" consideration, a ship must win a minimum of three out of four Command Excellence awards (Maritime Warfare, Engineering/Survivability, Command and Control, Logistics Management), and be nominated by their immediate superior in comman(DESRON 21). Eligibility for the award demands day-to-day demonstrated excellence in addition to superior achieveme

during the certifications and qualifications conducted throughout the year. A ships performance during training exerciseweapons inspections, and tactical readiness examinations are among the 16 different areas that are considered in the competition.

Active duty, retired service members and civilians observed the heroism of World War II veterans at the 71st AnniversarBattle of Midway commemoration aboard the USS Midway Museum, June 1. The Battle of Midway took place June 4-7,1942, where U.S. Navy carrier strike forces prevented the Japanese from capturing control of Midway Island in the PacifThe victory proved to be a pivotal point of World War II and is an important marker in naval heritage. "History has showthat the Battle of Midway was absolutely the turning point in the war in the Pacific and probably the entire war of WorldWar II," said Vice Adm. Thomas H. Copeman III, commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. "It was the end othe Japanese offensive six months into the war." During the ceremony, 13 surviving veterans, along with family and frienof those who gave the ultimate sacrifice during the Battle of Midway, were honored by current military personnel and civ

ians, for their extraordinary service 71 years ago.

On June 16th, various members of USS MILIUS attended a Pearl Harbor Survivors Picnic at Admiral Baker Park. Survivofrom the surprise Japanese attack gather each year to tell stories, facts, and memories of one of our nations darkest hourOn December 7, 1941, six Japanese aircraft carriers launched a coordinated air assault on U.S. Naval Base Pearl Harbor.The attack surprised the unsuspecting Americans on a Sunday morning that saw the loss of four battleships, three cruisersthree destroyers, 188 aircraft, and 2,402 American lives. With the 73rd anniversary of Pearl Harbor approaching this December, our veterans are getting older and our ability to connect with them is fleeting. MILIUS sailors were happy tomeet, interact, and hear the one hand accounts of the men of our nations greatest generation.

The USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has been retired from active service in the U.S. Nahaving served longer than any other U.S. aircraft carrier. At 1,123 ft, the Big E was the longest naval vessel in the worl

she weighed 94,781 long tons and was home to a crew of some 4,600 people. When she was first built in the early 1960sthe Enterprise was meant to be the first of a class of six, but construction costs ballooned and the remaining vessels werenever laid down. Enterprise was the second oldest commissioned vessel in the United States Navy, after the wooden-hulled, three-masted frigate USS Constitution. The ship had served in every major conflict since participating in a blockaduring the Cuban Missile Crisis. With the inactivation, the U.S. fleet is temporarily reduced to 10 aircraft carriers whilethe USS Gerald R. Ford is built. It will join the fleet in 2015.


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BZ to CTTSN Lowe for stopping welders in SSES and CIC on two occasions when he noticed the welders did not have fire watches pre-sent. This is a great example of a junior Sailor knowing the standard and keeping the Ship and our Shipmates safe!

BZ to LT Fallon and FCCS Allen for their excellent work while TAD to Exercise Virtual Flag 13-3 in New Mexico.

BZ to Combat Systems Department for their corrosion control efforts on the mast. The mast will be blasted and repainted in 2015 duringour AMOD, but we cant let the metal deteriorate until the then. Combat System Sailors had to work hard to the get the job done before wedrop the mast scaffolding and they are almost complete.

BZ to IT2 Brinkman, IT3 Martin, and IT1 McDaniel for providing excellent and brutally honest feedback regarding the initial conveningof the CANES course of instruction. Their feedback has already reached high levels with SPAWAR and OPNAV N2/N6 and will directly impactthe rest of the fleet's experience in transitioning to CANES. This is an excellent example of forceful backup!

BZ to FCC(SW) Salcedo for his selection as the Surface Forces Pacific nominee for the USS CONSTITUTION George Sirian Award. ChiefSalcedo earned runner-up to the overall winner, an East Coast Chief. This annual award recognizes a Chiefs technical expertise, dedication, andleadership in continuation of the historical George Sirian spirit of excellence in our Surface Navy. Congratulations to Chief Salcedo! GeorgeSirian (1818December 21, 1891) was a Greek war orphan brought into the United States aboard the USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides"). Heserved in the United States Navy with distinction for over fifty years.

BZ to the volunteers for last Sundays Pearl Harbor Survivors Picnic. I cant tell you how proud I am of the Sailors who took time outof their weekend to show some true American heroes how much we respect and value their service to our country. These are the Sailors whorepresented MILIUS:

BZ to the Flight Deck Fire Fighting Team for certifying in the live fire evaluation last week. I need to put this in better perspective foreveryone. The school house allots 4 training runs prior to a certification evaluation. Lots of teams use all four sessions prior and some teams failentirely. Our team earned the certification in only 2 runs with no violations. This certification is the first step an important achievement on ouroverall Aviation Certification (AVCERT) path. Well done to our team and way to represent MILIUS!

BZ to GSEFA Brooks from our Deputy Commodore, Captain Shipman: "I wanted to give a specific shout out to Fireman Brooks; whenthe CO and RDML Gale entered CCS during our walk-through Thursday morning, she presented the space in 5.0 fashion." Well done, GSEFABrooks!!

BZ to ENFN Sanchez for volunteering for the Pearl Harbor Survivors Picnic two Sundays ago. ENFN Sanchez was mistakenly left off theinitial BZ post and I need to make amends! Well Done!

BZ to ENS Clemente, STG2 Balagtas, STG2 Zanini, STG2 Hernandez, STG2 Rybicki, STG3 Sommer, GM3 Smith and SH3Turner for participating in Habitat for Humanity, assisting 93-year old, Pearl Harbor Veteran, Adam Romero this week. The task includedremoving/preparing windows for renovations, aiding with daily household work and removing and cleaning false ceiling inserts/tiles. Mr. Ro-mero was a TM2 (Torpedoeman) on board a destroyer tender when Pearl Harbor was attacked and transferred to the USS Collette DD730 dur-ing the War. He retired as a TMC. Great job to all the volunteers!

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BRAVO

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AwardsNavy Commendation MedalLSC GorospeCWO2 TalobLTJG McIntyre

LT Gardner

Navy and Marine Corps AchievementMedalOS2 SalgadoBM2 Mahoney

Enlisted Surface Warfare SpecialistIC2(SW)DadlezSTG3(SW)OrdunaET3(SW)Jergensen

Advancements ContdOS2 DoolingGM2 JarrettPS3 Johnson

Senior Sailor of the Quarter:FC1(SW)Minnich

Junior Sailor of the Quarter:STG2(SW)Balagtas

Blue Jacket of the Quarter:PS3(SW)Rodriguez

Enlisted InformationDominance Warfare:CTT1(EIDWS)Overton

ReenlistmentsFCCS HayIT2 CroweQM2 Pannell

AdvancementsFCCS HayFCCS SalcedoFC3 EadeGM3 SalmonsEN3 Cafferky


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Ombudsman (619) 417-9980 Careline: (619) 338-1754 [email protected] 311 1-855-NAVY-311 www.navy311.navy.milNaval Base San Diego FFSC (619) 556-7404 or (866) 923-6478

American Red Cross (877) 272-7337 www.redcross.org

Military OneSource(800) 342-9647 www.militaryonesource.com

FOCUS (619) 556-6075 www.focusproject.org

NBSD Legal (619) 556-2211 www.jag.navy.mil/legal_services/nlso/nlso_southwest.htm

Tri-West Healthcare Alliance (888) 874-9378 www.triwest.comTRICARE Dental Program (800) 866-8499 www.TRICAREdentalprogram.com

NMCRS (619) 238-1587/88 www.nmcrs.org

USO Downtown Center (619) 235-6503 www.usosandiego.org

Naval Base Chapel (619) 556-2658 www.chaplincare.navy.mil

Armed Services YMCA (858) 751-5755 www.militaryymca.org

Child Development Center (619) 556-8491

Operation Home front (866) 424-5210 www.operationhomefront.net

211 www.211sandiego.org

Sitter City www.sittercity.com/dod

Women, Infant, & Children (WIC ) Program (800) 500-6411 www.sandiegowic.org

Monthly Bread Ministries & Monthly FREE Food Ministries (858)688-5015

Bring your ID card, bags to carry food items. Please contact them for locations and times.We have plenty of other resources for you from Healthy Military Families and Toddler Time to Furniture andUsed Items to Websites and Re Sale Goods Items.Call the Ombudsman for more details.

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