Desert Roundup September 08 Edition

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MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION

September 2008

Volume 4

No. 9

Commander Russell Retires after 22 Years of Service NAS Fallon Conducts Basic NADAP Educates Radar Certification Training Staff Sailors

NAS Fallon – The retirement ceremony for Cmdr. Doug Russell was held on base August 1st at Hangar Seven, a familiar site for the Search and Rescue (SAR) pilot who decided BytoMC2 (AW/SW) retire aft er 22 years ofSteven service. A. Rinkel, NAS Fallon Public “I’m defi nitely going to miss the Navy,” said Russell. “I’m not saying Affairs goodbye to the Navy completely. I’ll still be involved in the community, but NAS Fallon – Speeders on it’s also an opportunity for me to move board Air on andNaval try some newStation things.” Fallon mayRussell need said to watch that the out. timing NAS was right toconducted retire at this point of his Fallon a basic radar career. “The Navy certification classdoesn’t that have wasthe not flying billets available to old guys like only for the base’s security me. There are still plenty of flying department butcivilian for opportunitiespersonnel out there in the local law enforcement agencies world. That’s basically why I joined Navy was to be a pilot so I’m going asthe well. to keep flying while I can. Plus Iac have “We have two of our three kids under the age of fi ve and tive duty personnel that went I don’t want to miss the growing-up through stuff.” the class who are nowFor capable of Russell beingwas instruc four years not only in charge the SAR unit keep aboardup NAS tors, that ofway we can but served as thereporting Executive onFallon our new people Officerto forbecome the base aspatrol well. super aboard “Fallon is the best tour I’ve had,” visors,” said“Without Master at Arms said Russell. a doubt it’s 1stbeen Class (SW) C.of my the best fourMatthew years I’ve had

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career. The people here are fantastic. The job here is challenging, and an important one, and of course flying search and rescue has been extremely said Sergeant Bryan Jorgensen, rewarding as well.” from the said Nevada Department Russell his family loves the area Safety as well. “When we first ofFallon Public Highway got orders here we weren’t sure if Patrol Division. we were going to like it or not. My The Basic Radar Course wife was obviously a little concerned isabout designed familiarize movingto to the desert, but in students with history and four years we havethe become part of the community andand the community theory of radar its applica has accepted We’ve had the math tion to law us. enforcement, opportunity to just really love it here ematical applications relating and we really don’t want to leave it.” to radar operation (including The military has been the time – distance calculations), centerpiece of his family, according to Russell.influences “I grew up in Navy. outside tothe radar My dad wasand in forlearning 28 years. He and I operation tools served on active duty together and I for students to estimate speed did another 22 of my own. My wife and course camedistance. from a NavyThe family as well,also so it’s covered the legal aspects been a real challenge for us to beofable to step awayradar from that a little bit and operating including case move intolegal a civilian environment. One law and requirements for thing we do know is that the Navy will officers and organizations as always be a part of our family and we’ll well asbelicensing always able to rely requirements on the Navy as a for theasradar retiree well.” guns.

Russell has been accepted by Washoe County Sheriff ’s Department and will be going to the Police Academy in October and once he completes andhepolice base to that will beon flying withneed the Raven have.outItof helps reducefortraffic, Unit Stead Airport Washoe By MC2 (AW/SW) Steven A. Rinkel NAS County Sheriff . overall safety for speeding and Fallon Public Affairs “I’d liketraveling to pass on to the folks people onallthe base.” on the installation my heartfelt thanks NAS Fallon – The Navy’s training on alcohol and drug abuse continues when and appreciation for all there support the Navy Alcohol Drug Abuse Program the last four years I’ve been here. It’s (NADAP) staff came to Fallon to educate been the best experience I’ve ever had Sailors. and I owe it all too the Sailors, the “This is a unique opportunity for civilian contractors, DOD civilians, Fallon,” said Fire Controlman Chief (SW) Officers and Chiefs who worked Grant Caufield, NAS Fallon’s Command here on the base and supported me Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor. “These and have helped us do the things kinds of presentations are reserved exclu we’re supposed to do. I can’t thank sively for the big metro areas where they everybody enough. It’s been awesome.” can hit huge amounts of Sailors at one time, Commander Russell had his and the fact that NADAP took the time to reception at the Silver State Club after think about NAS Fallon and come out here the retirement ceremony concluded is really just a great opportunity for us to get and he went out with a splash. “The some of the benefits that bigger places get fresh scar over my left eye is a gift all the time.” Graduates of the Ryder, Basic Radar class and the Radar Instructor class: from Captain the former The briefs, held at the base theater, on (;<
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the great attitude that everyone at Fallon brings to their jobs and how they wish they could get the same level of support back at their home bases. September also marks an extremely busy time of year for northern Nevada as you can see by the number of events that are occurring during the month. Right off the bat on Labor Day weekend, we have the annual Cantaloupe Festival at the Churchill County Fairgrounds, highlighted by the open air boxing matches on Friday the The beginning of September 29th of August. Then the first marks the end of summer and full week of the month sees the what a summer it has been. Aviation Warfare Commanders With CVW-9 about half-way Conference being held at through their training period NSAWC with the opening over at NSAWC, we are event of the 2008 Tailhook wrapping up our third straight Convention, the Pig Roast, air wing since Memorial Day. being held at the Silver State The support of everyone on the Officer’s Club on Wednesday base to these air wings has been the 3rd of September. The truly exceptional and many of week wraps up with a concert our visitors have commented on by the Navy Band Southwest’s

contemporary music ensemble “Destroyers” at the city of Fallon’s new Centennial Stage in Oats Park on Sunday the 7th. The second week of September sees the kickoff of the 45th National Championship Air Races in Reno from the 10th through the 14th. The Air Races are always one of the most exciting events in Northern Nevada during the year and this year’s event promises to live up to that reputation with demonstrations by the USAF Thunderbirds and a F-22 Raptor. Finally, the highpoint of the month will the pinning ceremony for all of our Chief ‘selectees’ on the 16th of September. Make sure that you make a point this month to congratulate the Navy’s newest group of Chief Petty Officers as they prepare and then pin on their coveted anchor insignia.

Have a Great & Safe Month! Thank you Fallon for voting me

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September is quite a month. Our Youth have returned to school, the weather hopefully finds the meaning of moderate so electricity bills go down, and we head into the last half of CVW-9’s time with us. The other day I was going through the line at Louie’s Home Improvement Center in Fallon and after procuring the necessary bills to pay for swamp cooler repairs the person at the register asked if I was Active Duty. I responded that I was not but worked out at the base and asked her why she asked. She replied that Louie’s offers a 10% Military Discount. What a deal which always makes me wonder how many other businesses offer them that most are unaware of. A few places in town, Arby’s and Pizza Hut come to mind, and do advertise the discount. If either of the two people who probably read this column knows of any other businesses that offer them, could you please shoot us an email or call 426-2550 and we’ll be sure to get the word out. My hat is off to Louie’s for providing not only a discount in support of our Active Duty but in providing top notch customer service and expertise for those of us that are home repair challenged.

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As usual there’s plenty to see and do in our corner of the world so let me close by listing some of the m events and useful web sites: o • Hearts O’Gold Cantaloupe festival runs August 29th through September 1st at the Churchill County Fairgrounds. For additional information go to www.fallonchamber.com • Fallon Lion’s Club Labor Day parade takes place on Taylor and main Street on September 1st. There’s also the traditional Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast on Main Street.

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Chaplain’s Corner

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Chaplain Michael Bigelow

Big Rocks First One day an expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students and to drive a point home used an illustration those students would never forget. As he stood in front of the group of highpowered overachievers he said, “Okay, time for a quiz.” He pulled out a one-gallon mason jar and set it on the table in front of him. He also produced about a dozen fist-sized rocks and carefully placed them, one at a time into the jar. When the jar was filled to the top and no more rocks would fit inside, he asked, “Is this jar full?” Everyone in the class yelled, “Yes.” The time management expert replied, “Really?’ He reached under the table and pulled out a bucket of gravel. He dumped some gravel in and shook the jar causing pieces of gravel to work themselves down into the spaces between the give rocks. He then asked the groups once more, “Is the jar full?” By this time the class was on to him. “Probably not,” one of them answered. “Good!” he replied. He reached under the table and brought out a bucket of sand. He started pouring the sand into the jar and it went into all of

the spaces left between the rocks and the gravel. Once more he asked the question, “Is this jar full?” “No!” shouted the class. Once again, he said, “Good.” Then he grabbed a pitcher of water and began to pour it in until the jar was filled to the brim. Then he looked at the class and asked, “What is the point of this illustration?” One eager beaver raised his hand and said, “The point is, no matter how full your schedule is, if you try really hard you can always fit some more things in it!” “Wrong,” the speaker replied, “That’s not the point! The truth this illustration teaches us is: If you don’t put the big rocks in first, you’ll never get them in at all. What are the “big rocks” is your life? Time with loved ones, your faith, your education, your dreams, a worthy cause, teaching or mentoring others? Remember to put these BIG ROCKS in first or you’ll never get them in at all.” So tonight or in the morning, when you are reflecting on this short story, ask yourself this question: What are the “big rocks” in my life? Then put those in your jar first.

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Whine or Dine… Okay, sometimes when you live in an area long enough you stop going back to some restaurants. Sometimes it’s because of a single bad experience and sometimes it’s just personal preference. I was fortunate to make a recent trip to the Pizza Barn, located in the Fallon Valley Plaza at 1981 West Williams. I’ve been there several times over the years and although I thought their Pizza and Salad Bar was very good, I didn’t like the packed in feeling. Okay, and I also really like our very own Hot Stuff Pizza in the MWR Sagebrush Bowling Center. Pizza Barn has been owned and operated by the Diedrichsen Family since 1978 and in addition to their restaurant in Fallon they also have a shop in Elko. Since my last visit they

have expanded their Fallon location and completed a major remodel. Those that dined with me reminded me that the renovation was done well over a year ago and politely told me that I need to get out more. Excellent work Pizza Barn and now you have the whole package. Plenty of space for large and small groups, great Pizza as usual and the Salad Bar is still one of the best in town. Pizza Barn is definitely not one of those places that offer 10 pizza’s for $10 or whatever the current commercials say because they offer quality products using awesome ingredients. Their variety of offerings is incredible and although my favorite will always be pepperoni, sausage and onions I do really like their Pesto Chicken.

Sometimes the hardest thing about being a navy wife is moving from a big city to a much smaller city like Fallon. Suddenly your whole world changes and so do your options on where to eat. I’m happy to say that I have found a restaurant in Fallon that serves one of the best lunches I’ve ever had. The Maine Street Café does Fallon proud with their selection of breakfast tacos, lunch sandwiches, salads and Mexican food. Some might say that’s a strange combination but Maine Street Café successfully pulls it off. I knew I had to try their Mexican food. As a connoisseur of Mexican food, I truly didn’t think that tacos would be something this little sandwich shop could do well. Well, I was very wrong. They have homemade tortillas which are made fresh daily and are very tasty.

Ironically, I don’t know of any restaurant in the Fallon/Fernley area (not even the Mexican restaurants) that make homemade tortillas. Sometimes people can’t tell the difference but believe me, I can. As a Hispanic woman, I was raised on freshly made homemade tortillas. The Maine Street Café sincerely surprised me with the quality of their food. I had the “Pony Express” sandwich which I highly recommend (Order the side pasta salad. It shouldn’t be missed), my husband had the “Grimes Point” sandwich which he claims was one of the best he’s had, and my mother (the woman who makes those great homemade tortillas) had the breakfast tacos and gave them an enthusiastic thumbs up! Even the salsa they served with the tacos was one of the best I’ve tasted. To top off my meal, I had to try at least one of their homemade baked goods. I had the blueberry muffin, and it was everything a blueberry muffin should

In addition to pizzas and salad bar they also offer some real good hot and cold sandwiches at incredibly reasonable prices, appetizers (Wings, breadsticks and my favorite Barn Wedges). They also offer Take-NBake Pizzas which is great for at home convenience. On the beverage side they have the full range of sodas, house wines and an excellent variety of Micro Beers. You can call them at 423-7155 to order in advance or for takeout which I recommend. Great quality and prices equals lots of happy patrons.

be – sweet and tasty! If I could offer just one recommendation to the restaurant for the future it would be to invest in fountain drinks! Currently, they serve beverages by the can. For me, there’s nothing like the taste of a cold fountain drink to go with lunch. The Maine Street Café is open Mon-Sat from 7:00 am – 2:30 pm. They just recently started opening on Saturday which is wonderful since so many other popular lunch places in Fallon are closed on that day. They are located at 810 S. Maine Street (corner of S Maine & W. Front St.) They are also available for private parties. Soon, they will have completed construction of their outdoor seating area which will seat around 100 people. I highly recommend you try the Maine Street Café. I assure that you won’t be disappointed. You can contact the Maine Street Café at (775)423-1830. by Erica I. Peña-Vest

This CSP newsletter is an authorized publication for members of the military services. Contents of the CSP Roundup are not necessarily the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy, NAS Fallon, or the publisher, of the products or services advertised. Published monthly by Sierra Nevada Media Group, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written agreement with NAS Fallon. Correspondence with the Publisher may be addressed to 5055 Metric Way, Carson City, NV 89706. News Submission: The editorial content is edited by the MWR Department, NAS Fallon. Submissions in the form of news and feature stories and photographs are encouraged; these must include the author’s name, rate, rank and unit for military, and position and department for civilian personnel. All submissions must include duty phone number for information verification. News and feature copy may be edited for adherence to appropriate news style and are subject to editing due to space limitations. Submit articles by e-mail to [email protected]. Submit hard copies or 3.5” disks in person at the MWR Business Office. Deadline for all submissions is the 15th of every month. For information on paid advertisement contact the Lahontan Valley News at 775-423-6041. MWR Staff : Capt. Michael Glaser, Commanding Officer • Cmdr. Doug Russell, Executive Officer • John Stadler MWR Site Director • Dee Haberthur, Editor

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Mishap Statistics

11 July through 11August NAS Fallon mishap data Validated and reportable mishaps or illnesses 1. Employee twisted knee and back. July traffic stats: Total 1408s issued Violations Warnings Moving violations Non-moving violations Seat belt DUI cell phone

23 32 09 12 20 05 00 13

Seat belt survey (Main and South gates) 1151 total cars 2734 total passengers 1901 passengers 16 and over; 85 found to be non-compliant 833 passengers under 16; 2 non-compliant

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SAR Pilot Receives Bronze Star from Army Story by Mass Communications Specialist, 2nd Class, Steven A. Rinkel, NAS Fallon Public Affairs NAS Fallon – Lieutenant Ricademus Breitwieser received the Bronze Star for meritorious service while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The award was presented at the Silver State Club at NAS Fallon on August 8th. The Bronze Star medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration which may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. “It is gratifying because the Navy awards about a tenth of the submissions they consider,” said Breitwieser. “However, I wanted the same award for the rest of my team….Those guys deserve what I got…”

Breitwieser was deployed to Afghanistan from January 2007 thru April 2008 and served as the Executive Officer (XO) for the Navy Garrison, Camp Clark, Khowst, Afghanistan. “As XO, I was responsible to the senior mentor for maintaining good order and discipline for our team. I dealt with personnel issues to include making sure we had the right mix of skill sets and direction to accomplish the mission. I did a lot of admin stuff like calendars, reports and awards. I had to delegate responsibilities and tasks to the right people to accomplish things that we generally had no idea how to do. I mentored numerous Afghan officers in the day-to-day operations of running an Army garrison,” said

Breitwieser. As an O-3 in the Navy filling an O-4 billet, he was in charge of 24 U.S. personnel, including three O-4’s. He also mentored 85 members of the Afghan National Army, including a Colonel, two Lieutenant Colonels and a Major. “Khowst, Afghanistan looks much like Fallon: desert and mountains, same weather and elevation,” said Breitwieser. “The people really like Americans thanks to our involvement during the Russian conflict. They are concerned we are going to leave and everything will go back to being like the time of the Taliban. I think we are more appreciated in Afghanistan than in Iraq.”

. Lieutenant Ricademus Breitwieser (right) shakes NAS Fallon Command Officer, Captain Michael Glaser’s hand during the presentation of a Bronze Star medal. The NAS Fallon search and rescue pilot served as the Executive Officer of a nation-building team in Afghanistan for 15 months. Photo by Zip Upham

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Commander Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center RADM Mark Emerson presents the Senior Sailor of the Quarter award to Aviation Ordnanceman First Class (Aviation Warfare/Surface Warfare) Tutoatasi Pula for outstanding performance of duty while serving as Aviation Ordnance Division’s Mid-Shift supervisor at Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center from April 2008 to June 2008.

Commander Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center RADM Mark Emerson presents the Civilian of the Quarter award to Mr. Jeremiah S. Wyant for outstanding performance of duty while serving as Strike Cell Targeting Subject Matter Expert on staff of Commander, Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center from April 2008 to June 2008.

Static Tomcat Gets Skull ’n Bones Story by Mass Communications Specialist, 2nd Class, Steven A. Rinkel, NAS Fallon Public Affairs

Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Pruett prepares the tail of the F-14 Tomcat on display at Airpower Park aboard NAS Fallon. Pruett was deployed to NAS Fallon with VFA-103 “Jolly Rogers” for airwing training and was chosen to paint the skull n’ crossbones on the F-14 Tomcat.

NAS Fallon – VFA-103 “Jolly Rogers” home-ported at NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach Virginia, recently painted the F-14 Tomcat on display at Airpower Park during a training detachment visit to NAS Fallon. “VFA-103 decided that the most recognizable squadron insignia in Naval Aviation, the skull n’ crossbones, needed to be on display here in the ‘Mecca’ of tactical training,” said Lieutenant Marques Jackson. “There was no more fitting canvas for this world-class insignia than the F-14 Tomcat, a world-class fighter.”

The first incarnation of the Jolly Rogers was established on January 1, 1943 at NAS Norfolk, as VF-17 by LtCdr John T. “Tommy” Blackburn. It was the second Navy fighter squadron to receive the F4U-1 Corsair and the most successful of them all. Blackburn wanted a squadron insignia which would live up to the Corsair name; hence the skull n’ crossbones were chosen. The original design was developed by Harry Hollmeyer who became an ace pilot. VF-17 was redesignated as VF-5B in 1946 and as VF-61 in 1948.

The VF-84 Vagabonds, flying the FJ-3 Fury, was established on July 1, 1955, at NAS Oceana. After deactivation of VF-61, VF-84’s new commanding officer, formerly with VF-61, requested to carry on the name and insignia of the Jolly Rogers. His request was approved on April 1, 1960 and VF-84 F-8C Crusaders carried the skull and crossbones. VF-84 was disestablished on October 1, 1995, but VF-103 Sluggers adopted the name and insignia of the Jolly Rogers. Not wanting the Jolly Rogers

insignia to disappear or be transfered to an attack (VFA) squadron, VF-103 requested to adopt the Jolly Rogers name and insignia. Ironically, VF-103 would in the future transition into VFA-103 flying F/A-18F Super Hornet variant. The Tomcat was painted by Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class (AW) Daniel Pruett of VFA-103 corrosion control department. “It’s an honor to paint this aircraft. It’s a VFA-103 Jolly Rogers jet and we are known throughout the aviation community for the

skull n’ crossbones,” said Pruett. “I paint on aircraft everyday to keep the jets up and ready, so this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to paint a static jet that’s on display for everybody to see.” The Jolly Rogers have always displayed some of the most recognizable squadron markings in the world. Sinister white skull-and-crossbones on all-black tails, with gold bands wrapped around the tip of the tail fins, and black bands with gold chevrons (known as vagabonds strips from the Crusader days of VF-84) run down the sides of the forward fuselage. “Our squadron only felt it is appropriate that the Navy’s premier Strike Fighter Squadron should display “the bones” in the heart of NAS Fallon, the Navy’s premier air-to-air and air-to-ground training facility,” said Jackson.

The F-14 Tomcat on display at Airpower Park aboard NAS Fallon now has the skull n’ crossbones displayed on the vertical stabilizers. The Tomcat was painted by Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Pruett of VFA-103 “Jolly Rogers”.

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Desert Moon Theater

SEPTEMBER 2008 • 7

THE MUMMY: tomb of the dragon emperor Cast: Rated: Genre: Runtime: Synopsis:

Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello, Michelle Yeoh, John Hannah PG-13 for adventure action and violence Action/Adventure and Sequel 112 min Explorer Rick O’Connell to combat the resurrected Han Emperor in an epic that races from the catacombs of ancient China high into the frigid Himalayas. Rick is joined in this all-new adventure by son Alex, wife Evelyn and her brother, Jonathan. And this time, the O’Connells must stop a mummy awoken from a 2,000-year-old curse who threatens to plunge the world into his merciless, unending service. Doomed by a double-crossing sorceress to spend eternity in suspended animation, China’s ruthless Dragon Emperor and his 10,000 warriors have laid forgotten for eons, entombed in clay as a vast, silent terra cotta army. But when dashing adventurer Alex O’Connell is tricked into awakening the ruler from eternal slumber, the reck less young archaeologist must seek the help of the only people who know more than he does about taking down the undead: his parents. As the monarch roars back to life, our heroes find his quest for world domination has only intensified over the millennia. Striding the Far East with unimaginable supernatural powers, the Emperor Mummy will rouse his legion as an unstoppable, otherworldly force... unless the O’Connells can stop him first.

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Kevin Costner Dennis Hopper Nathan Lane Kelsey Grammer Stanley Tucci PG-13 for language Comedy 120 min Bud Johnson, an apathetic, beer-slinging, lovable loser, is coasting through a life that has passed him by. The one bright spot is his precocious, over-achieving twelve year-old daughter Molly. She takes care of both of them, until one mischievous moment on Election Day, when she accidentally sets off a chain of events which culminates in the election coming down to one vote... her dad’s.

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Will Ferrell , John C. Reilly, Adam Scott, Mary Steenburgen, Kathryn Hahn R for crude and sexual content, and pervasive language Comedy 98 min Brennan Huff, a sporadically employed thirty-nine-year-old, lives with his mother, Nancy. Dale Doback, a terminally unemployed forty-year-old lives with his father, Robert. When Robert and Nancy marry and move in together, Brennan and Dale are forced to live with each other as step brothers. As their narcissism and downright aggressive laziness threaten to tear the family apart, these two middle-aged, immature, overgrown boys will orchestrate an insane, elaborate plan to bring their parents back together. To pull it off, they must form an unlikely bond that maybe, just maybe, will finally get them out of the house.

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CDR John S. Visoskyf presented the following awards to: Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class (Aviation Warfare) Aaron M. Crossley – Second Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal f or his outstanding performance in Patrol Squadron Four Six, and Consolidated Maintenance Ten from February 2004 to May 2008. Aviation Electricians Mate Second Class (Aviation Warfare) Rhett J. Mora – First Navy and Marine Cops Achievement Medal for his outstanding performance in Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Three from April 2004 to April 2008 Aviation Electricians Mate Second Class (Aviation Warfare) Lawrence F. Niedermayer – First Navy and Marine Cops

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for his help in repairing the AD-4 “Skyraider” display aircraft after it was damaged by a windstorm earlier this spring. Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class (Aviation Warfare) Anthony R. Williams – Letter of Appreciation from Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station Fallon for his help in repairing the AD-4 “Skyraider” display aircraft after it was damaged by a windstorm earlier this spring.

Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class (Aviation Warfare) Christopher J. Camillo – Letter of Appreciation from Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station Fallon for his enthusiastic support and untiring efforts while volunteering in support of the Churchill County High School “Safe” Graduation Night.

Aviation Machinist Mate First Class (Aviation Warfare/Surface Warfare) Roderick D. Villacruz – his Sixth Good Conduct Award

Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class (Aviation Warfare/ Surface Warfare) Jeff A. Jarvis – Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship certifying his completion of the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program requirements for Airframe Mechanic

Storekeeper First Class (Surface Warfare) Binh Nguyen presented by CDR John S. Visosky

Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class (Aviation Warfare) Joshua R. Layne – Letter of Appreciation from Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station Fallon

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Lifeguards on Duty when it Counts NAS Fallon – Within the span of a week in late July instincts and training kicked in for two NAS Fallon lifeguards who were alert and ready when swimmers needed rescuing at the indoor and the outdoor swimming pools on base. On July 22, Chelsea Hejny rescued a woman who was using the slide at the indoor swimming pool and on July 25, Patrick Schmitz rescued a young child at the outdoor swimming pool. Hejny and Schmitz are both employees at Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR), and both lifeguards stand watch at the indoor and outdoor swimming pools on base used by active duty military and their dependents.

Story and photo by Mass Communications Specialist, 2nd Class, Steven A. Rinkel, NAS Fallon Public Affairs Schmitz, 18, has been a lifeguard on base for a year and a half, and this was his fourth rescue. “You can’t really describe it, but it’s a really good feeling knowing that you might have saved this persons life,” said Schmitz. “You never know if maybe they would have made it to the side of the pool or if maybe they wouldn’t of.” Hejny, 18, has been a lifeguard on base for three months, and this was her first rescue. “It was surreal because I was actually off the timer because we go up for 20 minute rotations and I was about ready to get off the stand,” said Hejny. “It was kind of a spur of the moment thing you can’t really think

about it, you just apply all the things that you’ve learned and you just go for it.” Schmitz and Hejny are cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid certified, and to work as MWR lifeguards they had to pass a basic lifeguard class teaching them rescue techniques.

Patrick Schmitz (left) and Chelsea Hejny receive NAS Fallon life saving awards for their heroic actions on base at the indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Their training helped save lives when they both conducted rescues in late July.

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Top to Bottom As mentioned in a previous article, LT Jared Edgar, LNCS Billy Haas, Zip Upham and myself were in training for a summit attempt of Mt. Whitney. At 14,497.61 feet above sea level, Mt. Whitney is the highest point in the lower 48 states. Our training included climbing a local peak that overlooks Bravo-17 bombing range. Although not high in elevation, Fairview Peak at an elevation of 8303 feet was a quick test to see how our training was working through May. In June we decided to climb Nevada’s highest peak, Boundary Peak at 13,140 feet. Mostly to do a shakedown of our gear and what will work best on our Mt. Whitney trip as well as to see how everyone’s training programs were working. With two peaks out of the way and everyone’s individual training appearing to work, we left Fallon on Tuesday, 15 July for an 18 July summit attempt. That night we camped at almost 10,000 feet at Tioga Pass Campground just outside of Yosemite’s East entrance. After we established our camp, we headed into Yosemite to do some hiking. Driving through Tuolomne Meadows, we stopped and scrambled up Pot Hole Dome and enjoyed the scenery. Everyone hears how glaciers carved out valleys, but until you actually see the direct effects that glaciers had on the rocks it is just another piece of information. The granite on the dome is some places was polished glass smooth and at the right angle as shiny as a mirror. Birkenstocks are not the recommended footwear for this type of scrambling. So after we stretched out legs with some fairly easy hiking we headed back to camp for dinner. Being the gourmet car camper that he is, Billy kept up the great tasting work with an excellent Tri-tip roast and potatoes for dinner. The next day we headed to Lone Pine, CA where we would pick up our Wilderness Permits for our overnight stay on the mountain. We were given a handful of informational sheets in regards to lightning on the mountain, general safety, Leave No Trace practices and precautions on how to avoid encounters with bears. So we headed up to Whitney Portal Campground (8,000 feet) to prepare for the next morning’s hike up to Trail camp at 12,000 feet. Not wanting to attract any bears whatsoever, we did not have any gourmet grilling that night. We were all going through our packs trying to lighten the load that we would be hauling 6 miles up to the next camp. After the packs were ready Billy “The Goat” Haas was reading the informational sheet on lightning and how to hike safe, he turns to me and says “your screwed!” One of the indicators of electricity in the air and potential for a lightning strike is your hair standing on end. For a bald man like myself, I guess I will have to rely on one of teammates to let me know if their hair is standing on end. The next morning we broke camp, and headed up to the trail head making sure to put anything with a scent in the provided bear boxes at the trailhead. Before we headed out, we weighed our packs on the scale at the trailhead. Zip “Unzipped”

Upham’s basket almost 30 pounds. Yes, that reads basket. Zip hauled his gear up the trail in a canoe portage basket retrofitted with backpacking straps. Billy tried to weigh his but the pack was so heavy that the strap broke. My pack weighed in at 47 pounds (10 of that was camera gear) and Jared “Speed Racer” Edgar’s pack was 39 pounds. The trail started out nice and gradual over the first 3 miles with switchbacks meandering up the slope. Stopping to take a couple of breaks and to enjoy the scenery, we made pretty good time. Approximately 4 miles into the hike, just past Mirror Lake, the trail gets a little rougher. Larger steps and steeper elevation gain. In addition to this, it started raining when we got to this point. We all stopped and put on the raingear that we had and continued on to Trail Camp which is 6.3 miles from where we started and 12,000 foot elevation. There was just enough of a pause in the rain to set up our tents and dive in before the next downpour started. Four hours went by before the rain stopped and the sun reappeared. As hikers started trickling down, we heard of some of the conditions on the summit and trail leading there. Blizzard whiteout conditions, freezing temperatures and rain were all there. All we could do was hope for great weather in the morning. Before we crawled into our tents for the night, we had all agreed on a 0400 departure for the summit. At 0200 we were all awake so we started preparing for our 4.7 mile hike to the summit. When we left camp, it was 0300 and the stars and moon were as bright as ever. Up ahead on the mountain slope we could see another groups headlamps dancing in the darkness as they moved up the trail. When we got to the start of the 97 switchbacks, Jared turned off his headlamp and started hiking by moonlight. The rest of us quickly extinguished our lights as well. Hiking by moonlight is an experience that cannot be described, it has to be experienced. At the top of the switchbacks is Trail Crest, now we get to hike down for a little bit before we start the gradual climb up to the summit. This part of the trail has a severe cliff on one side that if someone or something were to fall over the side, nothing would stop for several hundred feet below on the jagged rocks. Billy, being afraid of heights took this part very slow and cautious.

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As the sun rose, the moonscape was transformed into a sunrise that will never be forgotten. Shortly after sunrise, we reached the summit. With the wind, the wind chill temperature was hovering just around 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Taking a break inside the summit shelter, we rejoiced about our great trip so far and made sure that we did not forget that our trip was only half over. So we stayed on the summit for about 45 minutes taking summit photos and feeding the long term resident, the summit Marmot. Our trip down was quick. Having hiked up under moonlight, we were able to enjoy the scenery on the way down. Just before we made Trail Crest, we came to the junction where the 215 mile John Muir Trail terminates or starts depending on which direction you are headed. On our way up, we did not pass anyone going up or coming down until we reached the summit. On our way down, we passed a lot of people out doing this trip in a single day. The look of anguish on their faces more than justified why we trained the way we did and did the overnight option instead of the one day hike. Once we got back to Trail Camp, rested for a bit, we packed up and departed for the Whitney Portal and the big fat juicy cheeseburger that they are famous for. We arrived at the Portal early enough in the day that we decided to head to Death Valley and hit the lowest point in the United States as well. So we were off for Badwater in Death Valley. We entered the park and passing the first and only gas station turned around to purchase some very good ice. I say “good” because it was expensive. Needing to ice down our “drinks” we all chipped in purchased one bag. As we approached Badwater, the temperature was rising, 100, 102, 113, 119 and when we pulled into the parking lot at Badwater, the temperature read 123 degrees. To get a better understanding on how hot that is, we could not put our arms on the windows for more than a second before it was too hot. So in the span of 10 hours, we went from 14,497.61 feet above sea level to 282 feet below sea level and from a wind chill temperature of around 5 degrees to 123 degrees. The trip was a great success and is a life changing experience with the right kind of training and preparation. For additional photos - www.lanceflake.smugmug.com.

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SFWPD Desert Outlaws

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SFWPD Recognizes Outstanding Sailors at Awards Quarters YN2(SW) Joshua A. Sando, SFWPD Fallon Public Affairs Officer

for being the driving force behind the documentation of over 110 audits, monitors, and qualifications across 11 work centers and 43 maintenance programs. His actions significantly contributed to ensuring that SFWPD Fallon continues to operate efficiency and affectivity. AM3 Paysen G. Hamilton was recognized as Plane Captain of the Second Quarter for preparing and directing the safe launch and recovery evolutions of SFWPD Fallon OIC CDR Murphy F/A-18 A-F series aircraft addressing the command at the 23 July Awards Quarters to meet the requirements of the command’s rigorous Awards Quarters was honor to recognize some of daily flight schedule. His conducted at Strike Fighter the elite performers of the actions proved critical to Wing Pacific Detachment “Desert Outlaw” team. the successful execution (SFWPD) Fallon on 23 AOC(Sel)(AW) Ramiro of SFWPD Fallon’s roll in July 2008 and Commander Arredondo, Jr. was recognized TOPGUN Strike Fighter Charles G. Murphy, Officeras SFPWD Fallon’s Senior Tactics Instructor (SFTI) in-Charge, had the distinct Sailor of the Second Quarter classes 02-08 and 03-08.

AE3 Zeth A. Martin was recognized for being selected as the Junior Sailor of the Second Quarter for superbly executing the daily launch, recovery, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance evolutions of 20 F/A-18 A-F aircraft during TOPGUN SFTI Class 02-08 and the most recent VFA-106 detachment. AME3 Roberts was awarded a Flag Letter of Commendation to highlight the successful completion of his most recent assignment at VAW-115 and AOAN Munoz was presented a Letter of Commendation from Commanding Officer, Naval Legal Service Office Mid-Atlantic for her efforts while stationed there before transferring to SFWPD Fallon.

Good Conduct Medals were also presented to AE1 Hoskins (fourth award), AO2 Liskey (Second Award), and AD2 Perkins (third award). Letters of Appreciation from Naval Air Station Fallon were presented to ADAN Gist and AO3 Bertram for their participation in the Churchill County High School “Safe” Graduation Night Program. Commander Murphy was quoted as saying, “I am ecstatic that such high quality Sailors are transferring to SFWPD Fallon to compliment the ones that are already here and that our level of community involvement is strong. I am pleased that leadership within SFWPD Fallon encourages our Sailors to be well rounded members of the Fallon community”.

Voting Assistance Program Kicks into High Gear The general election on 4 November is right around the corner and Sailors at SFWPD Fallon are being assisted by their Navy Voting Assistance Officers to help them with the process of absentee voting during the election season. “The Navy Voting Assistance Program is a critical program that ensures Sailors get to participate in one of the most fundamental rights that we all work so hard to defend on a daily basis and as a Voting Assistance Officer, I am here to assist every Sailor and family member who is eligible to vote,” stated PR1(AW) Harriman, SFWPD Fallon’s Navy Voting Assistance Program Manager.

More information regarding registration and deadlines for absentee ballot request forms can be found in the 2008-2009 Voting Assistance Guide, as well as online at the Federal Voting Assistance Program Web site (www.fvap.gov). In general, all United States citizens over the age of 18 who are or will be residing outside the United States or their state of legal residence during an election period are eligible to vote via an absentee ballot in any election for federal office. All members of the military and their dependents who are United States citizens are eligible as well. Once properly filled out and mailed to the respective applicant’s local voting official

in their state of residence, the Federal Post Card Application serves as a request for absentee ballots for any elections to be held that year. A Federal Post Card Application is available to all United States citizens from their command Voting Assistance Officers and the Federal Voter Assistance Program web site. “A Federal Post Card Application should be completed and submitted every year due to the fact that it acts as an absentee ballot request form, ensures local voting election officials have a Sailor’s current mailing address on file, and confirms voter registration” added AME1(AW) Henderson, SFWPD Fallon’s Assistant Voting Assistance Program Manager.

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SEPTEMBER 2008 • 13

San Diego Chargers vs. Raiders Sunday September 28, 2008 1:05 p.m. Kick Off

San Diego Chargers vs. Raiders

$88 per ticket Sunday

$15 per person28, for2008 bus ride September

Bus will depart NAS at 0600 andKick return 1:05 p.m. Offat approximately 2300

$88 per ticket

We only have 10 30 tickets so time is of the essence! Please sign up before the tickets are gone. $15 isper person for bus ride A $40 deposit required per ticket at time of sign-up. Bus will depart NAS at 0600 and return at approximately 2300

Call 426-2275/2865 for more information. All sales are final. Since tickets are a one-of-a-kind item and not replaceable, there are no refunds, exchanges or cancellations.

We only have 30 tickets so time is of the essence! Please sign up before the tickets are gone. A $40 deposit is required per ticket at time of sign-up.

Call 426-2275/2865 for more information. All sales are final. Since tickets are a one-of-a-kind item and not replaceable, there are no refunds, exchanges or cancellations.

MWR News

14 • SEPTEMBER 2008

desert roundup

VFC-13 CO CDR Ted Graham recognizes YN1(AW) Marie Newton and YN2 Juan Piper as Sailor of the Quarter and Junior Sailor of the Quarter, respectively, for the second quarter of 2008.

MWR News

2008

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enlisted personnel, junior officers and also junior enlisted personnel about the Navy’s policy in regards to substance abuse prevention. “The Sailors enjoy the information because they can use it as a tool so when they go out to the bar or go on liberty they have all the r Enlisted Advisor. information they need to make a re our alcohol related VFC-13 CO CDR Ted Graham and VFC-13 Command Career Counselor PS2 sound decision,” said Roxas. 1996 to 2007 there Bethany Woodman sharte the spotlight in receiving the Retention Excellence From fiscal years 2005 thru % decrease, and about Award for 2007. 2007 the Navy discharged 11,000 e in drug abuse beSailors because of drugs or alcohol. ADAP program and The cost to separate one Sailor and train their replacement can be as olds these summits much as $150,000 so over one bilbasis on different lion dollars was used the last three ides the Commandyears for this process alone, said xecutive Officers, Roxas. ster Chiefs, senior

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Liberty Center...........2836 Information,Tickets & Tours...........2275 or 2865 Sports World Gymnasium..............2949 Oasis Fitness Center.........2251 or 2252 Go Kart Track............2437 Theater Recording.................2552 Theater Office...........2580 Pony Express Outdoor Recreation. .2598 Auto Hobby Shop. . . . .2575 Top Fun Youth and Teen Center........3777

Indoor Pool..............2791 Silver State Club.......2625 Sage & Sand Club. . . .2482 Planet X Club............2445 Sage Brush Bowl......2451 Hot Stuff Pizza..........2454 MWR LPO Office. . . . . .2869 MWR Office..............2550 Fleet and Family Services Center........3333 Child Development Program............423-5808 Child Development Homes..............423-0220 Housing Office..........2809

Chapel......................2813 Recycling..................2274 Commissary.............3428 Navy Exchange.........2818 Medical.............428-0100 Dental.......................2811 Drug and Alcohol Prevention................3738 Navy Marine Corps Relief Society...........2739 Not-New Shop..........3440 Fire and Security Emergencies...............911

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