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File photo of USS Milius in San Diego in 2015 by MC2 Ryan J. Batchelder
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The guided-missile destroyers USS Dewey (DDG 10 ) and USS Sterett (DDG 104), left and middle, and the amphibious assault ship USS asp (LHD 1), maneuver together as part of a coordinated formation by the asp xpeditionary Strike Group April 17.
Dewey, Sterett visit Hawaii Story and photo by MC2 Richard L.J. Gourley USS Sterett Public Affairs The Arleigh Burkeclass guided-missile destroyers USS Dewey (DDG 105) and USS Sterett (DDG 104) arrived in Pearl Harbor May 1 and 2 for a final port visit before completing a threemonth deployment. The visit will allow the ships to resupply
before finishing their deployment and gives the crews a chance to unwind, take in the sights, and enjoy the Hawaiian culture. “I’m incredibly proud of the crew and all of their hard work over the last three months,” said Cmdr. Claudine Caluori, Sterett commanding officer. “They met every challenge head-on, conducted themselves p r o f e s s i o n a l l y, a n d executed our missions in
the 7th Fleet AOR (area of responsibility) perfectly.” S t e r e t t a n d D e w e y, with respective embarked helicopter detachments, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 “Scorpions” and HSM 35 “Magicians,” joined the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) to advance the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s “Up-Gunned Expeditionary Strike Group” concept, provide additional defense capability to the ESG, and
enhance Navy-Marine Corps training. “This deployment was an excellent proof of concept,” Cmdr. Anthony We b b e r, c o m m a n d i n g officer of Dewey said. “Sterett and Dewey had a unique opportunity to become part of history by adding increased fighting power to the traditional ESG, further expanding the abilities of our Navy as a whole.” W h i l e o n l i b e r t y, Sailors will have the
chance to visit important U.S. Navy heritage sites, like the USS Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri Memorial, eat the local cuisine, and see the island’s attractions. “This has been my first deployment and it’s been challenging getting qualified and working (as an) FSA (food service assistant),” said Gunner’s Mate Seaman Blake Johnson, from Lincoln, North Dakota. “I’m really
excited to relax and visit Hawaii for the first time. I think I’m going to visit some friends who live here and maybe do some hiking!” Dewey and Sterett, deployed since February, are currently finishing a scheduled deployment after conducting operations in the Indo-Pacific region and supporting the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group to advance U.S. P a c i f i c F l e e t ’s “ U p Gunned” concept.
Service members, civilians honored for excellence in federal government Story and photo by MC2 Melvin J. Gonzalvo Navy Public Affairs Support Element Detachment Hawaii Service members and federal employees were honored during the 62nd annual Excellence in Federal Government Awards ceremony at the Historic Hickam Officers’ Club April 27. “It is important that fellow leaders, supervisors, co-workers and even family members take the time to recognize all the great contributions that federal employees make here in Hawaii and throughout the Pacific,” said Christopher Conklin, executive Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, congratulates an award recipient director, Honolulu-Paduring the 62nd Annual xcellence in Federal Government Awards ceremony April 27 at cific Federal Executive Board (HPFEB). the Historic Hickam Officers’ Club.
Service members from JBPHH, U.S. Pacific Fleet and Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) commands were recognized at the event along with federal employees. N e l l y Wi l l i a m s , r e gional engagement operations assistant, Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS), was a recipient of a Clerical and Assistant Employee of the Year award. “I thought the ceremony was really nice,” Wi l l i a m s s a i d . “ A n d the award made me feel super happy.” One hundred and forty-seven certificates were handed out in seven categories: Leader, Supervisor, Manager of the Year; Professional, Administrative, Technical Employee of the Year; Clerical and Assistant Employee of the
Year; Trades and Crafts Employee of the Year; Exceptional Community Service; Mentor of the Year; and Team Excellence. Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet presented the Team Excellence Award to the CNRH Public Affairs team. Other CNRH recipients include Carla Abele (Clerical and Assistant), QM2 Christopher Jurado (Employee of the Year Professional/Admin/ Technical), Dean Scheidt (Manager of the Year), MA1 Jeremy Harborth (Mentor of the Year) and Mary Ann Aceret (Trades and Crafts). “I think this year ’s event was excellent. We had a great group of presenters and wonderful emcees. So everything turned out as well as I could have hoped,” Conklin said.
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U.S. Air Force Ma . Gen. Russell L. Mack, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, talks with the crew of the Royal Australian Air Force -7A tour at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam April 14. > Full story, page A-2
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