Harpers Ferry Newsletter - First In Freedom April 2017 Issue No.

006

From the CO Keep Safety On Forefront! Quote Of the Month

Team HARPERS FERRY,
So we have accomplished a lot since the last
newsletter. Several changes have taken place due
No matter what
to the great feedback from deck plates. We have
changed our watch rotation to align with the fleet
happens, the
and provided extra personnel on high traffic hours
to assist with keeping our team and our ship safe.
I send out a Bravo Zulu and Thank You to our
U.S. Navy is not
corrosion team who continues to tackle our corro-
sion and preservation efforts throughout the ship.
going to be
We have several personnel who are TAD to other
commands and continue to represent HARPERS
FERRY. Thanks to each of you for your profes-
caught napping,
sionalism and representation. April is Sexual As-
sault Prevention and Response month and our
Franklin Knox
team has done an outstanding job training us and
providing the necessary tools and resources. As
Secretary of the Na-
we approach the summer months, please keep
safety on the forefront of all activities and events.
vy under Franklin
Commanding Officer,
Cmdr. Tammy Royal
Thanks to each of you for
this command a great place to work. SAFETY,
making
Roosevelt
PROFESSIONALISM, CARE!

From BMC To Warrant Officer Randle Inside This Issue

By Seaman Valentine Mulango, HFY Public Affairs From the CO P.1
From BMC to Warrant
SAN DIEGO Boat- Officer Randle P.1-2
swain Mate Chief
(BMC) Brian Randle Ombudsmen Con-
assigned to dock tacts P.2
landing ship USS
Harpers Ferry (LSD Top Two Photos of the
49) joined the ranks Month P.2
of the United States LSD 49 Wins NBSD
Naval Officers Apr. Flag Football Cup P.2
28.
Randle was commis- Harpers Ferrians Ob-
sion as a Chief War- serve SAAPM P.3
rant Officer Two
(CWO2) during a This Month in Naval
solemn ceremony History P.3
held at the Anchors
Catering and Confer- Farewell To BMCM
ence Center on Na- Rosa Velasquez P.3
SAN DIEGO (Apr. 28, 2017) Cmdr. Anthony Uniewski, left, presents new- val Base San Diego, Contact Us P.3
ly commissioned CWO2 Brian Randle, right, with the Commissioning CA. It has been a
Certificate at the Anchors Catering and Conference Center. lifelong dream come Sailors of the Quarter/
true for me and my Sailor Spotlight P.4
family, Randle said, after taking the oath of office administered by Harpers Ferrys Ex-
ecutive The
Officer, Anthony Uniewski. Continue reading on page 2.
Cmdr. Ferrian
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COMMAND TITBITS
BMC Randle commissioning story
continues Until his commissioning,
Randle served as first division Leading
Chief Petty Officer onboard Harpers
Ferry in which he successfully complet-
ed a 2016 Western Pacific deployment
in support of Bold Alligator and Maritime
Security Operations.
He leaves Harpers Ferry with bolder
confidence to meet the challenges of
his first officer assignment as Bosn for
the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson
(CVN 70) which will be home-ported in
San Diego, California. In my journey as
an enlisted person, I have mastered my
craft and perfected my trade, he noted.
The Bosn is the senior-most rate of the
deck department and is responsible for
the components of a ship's hull and
Randles track record makes him a
square peg in a square hole. He has led
programs and was onetime leading
instructor at the Center for Surface
Combat Systems Unit (CSCSU), Boat-
swain Mate A School in Great Lakes,
IL. The soon to be CVN 70 Bosn has
bagged several awards including two
Navy and Marine Corps Commenda-
tion Medals, eight Navy and Marine
Corps Achievement Medals, six Good
Conduct Medals as well as a Navy Out-
standing Volunteer Serviceman Medal
and various Unit and Campaign
awards.
He holds an MBA from Webster Univer-
sity, Bachelors in Business and Profes-
sional Studies from Excelsior college of
CWO2 Randle, right, receives a gift New York, Bachelors in Science in Hu-
from the Chiefs Mess, Apr. 28, 2017 man Resource Management from St
Leo College and various other certifica-
several safe small boat operations; tions. He is single and has two daugh-
managed rigging and weight testing ters Aamyia and Fairen Randle.

Photos Of The Month Did You Know That

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SAN DIEGO (Apr. 28, 2017) Harpers Ferry sailors com-

plete The Foundry Leadership Course which provides a
unique opportunity to receive leadership training and
insight from community leaders as well as retired and
active duty military leaders. It is designed by senior en- LSD 49 Wins NBSD Flag Football Cup
listed Navy leaders for First Class Petty Officers.

SAN DIEGO - In early April, dock landing ship USS Harpers Fer-
ry (LSD 49) football team dubbed the Dawg Pound lambasted
their counterpart, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroy-
er USS Spruance (DDG-111) 42-7 to clinch the 2017 Naval Base
San Diego Flag Football title. Captained by Culinary Specialist
Seaman Junie Flowers, the Dawg Pounds outsmarted all com-
peting teams including the USS Mobile Bay (CL-63), Helicopter
Sea Combat Squadron THREE (HSC3) and USS Russel (DDG
SAN DIEGO (Apr. 28, 2017) Harpers Ferrys IT1 Amber
59) to secure the coveted base trophy. Hull Maintenance Techni-
Moses emerged as Honor Graduate of The Foundry
cian 3rd Class Antwan Prince was named Most Valued Player of
Leadership Course, Class 007 and was awarded the
the tournament which held at the Admiral Prout Field on the dry
Certificate of Honor. The course provides a unique op-
side of Naval Base San Diego, California.
portunity to receive leadership training and insight.
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 FLASH BACK
This Month in
Naval History
April 4, 1776 - Continental Navy
Frigate Columbus captures the Brit-
ish schooner HMS Hawk, making
the first American capture of a Brit-
ish armed vessel. Columbus later
captures the British brig Bolton.
April 13, 1996 - USS Carney (DDG
64) is commissioned at Mayport,
Fla., her homeport. The destroyer is
the 14th of the Arleigh Burke-class
and the first to be named after Adm.
Robert Carney, the Chief of Naval
Operations during the Eisenhower
administration.
April 29, 1814 - American sloop
USS Peacock and HMS Epervier
engage in battle. Peacock takes two
32-pound shots in her fore-yard with
the first exchange, but her return
broadside smashes most of
Eperviers rigging and guns. After 45
minutes, Epervier is captured. The
battle is hailed as a tribute of Ameri-
can gunnery as Epervier has 45
shot holes in her port side.
On Apr. 3, the Harpers Ferry crew
said goodbye to Boatswain Mate
Master Chief Rosa Velasquez. Until
her departure, Velasquez served as
the Deck Department Leading Chief
Petty Officer and Senior Enlisted
Watch Officer. She moved from
HFY to USS Boxer (LHD 4).
The Harpers Ferrian
Harpers Ferrians Observe SAAMP
Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Tammy Royal serves cake to sailors during a social event on the Barge
Mess Decks to honor the 13th annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM).
During the month of April and throughout
the year, commands are encouraged to
address sexual violence through leader-
ship engagement at all levels with small
focus groups to discuss each Sailor's role
in ensuring their shipmates can live and
work in a safe environment free from sexist
behaviors, sexual harassment etc.
In April 2017, dock landing ship USS Harp-
ers Ferry (LSD 49) joined their counter-
parts navy-wide to observe the 13th Sexu-
al Assault Awareness and Prevention
Month (SAAPM) under the theme
"Protecting Our People Protects Our Mis-
sion."
In accordance with the Commander, Navy
Installations Commands (CNIC) SAAPM
2017 Toolkit, Harpers Ferry hosted several
active intervention workshops including
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SAPR workshops aimed at maintaining the
goal of increasing progress in preventing
sexual assault.
These SAAMP activities were coordinated
by Personnel Specialist Chief Spencer
Erikson and Personnel Specialist 1st Class
Carlos Escalante.
The events culminated with a social event
on the Barge Mess Decks in which the
Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Tammy Royal
and the Executive Officer, Cmdr. Anthony
Uniewski served cake to sailors.
SAAPM efforts go hand in hand with the
ongoing need to address character and
leadership skills across the Navy.
Strengthening and broadening leader de-
velopment remains a key objective of the
gold line of effort in "A Design for Maintain-
ing Maritime Superiority."
Publisher:
CO, Cmdr. Tammy Royal
Editorial Adviser:
XO, Cmdr. Anthony R. Uniewski
Executive Editor:
CMC, MCPO Vince Vanterpool
Managing Editor, PAO:
LTJG Britney Steen
Desk Editor, Assistant PAO:
SN Valentine Mulango
April 2017
 SAILOR SPOTLIGHT
Sailors Of The Quarter Jan-Mar 2017
Senior Sailor of the Quarter, IT1 Am- Sailor of the Quarter, CS2 Anna
ber Moses, Operations Department Perlas, Supply Department
On Spotlight this April:
Rate/Rank
Yeoman 3rd Class
Name
Nobles, Chondria Nicole
Hometown
Talladega, Alabama
Favorite Team
Alabama Roll Tide
Hobbies
Shopping, Arts and
Crafts, being out doors
Rate/Rank
Boatswain Mate SA
Name
Simpson, Benjamin
Hometown
Ocala, Florida
Favorite Team
Univ. of Florida Gators
Hobbies
Mixed martial arts, sky
diving and hunting
The Harpers Ferrian
Junior Sailor of the Quarter, MM3 Blue Jacket of the Quarter, Seaman
Grace Lagula, Eng. Department Kimberley Tenn, Deck Department
Achievement
Nobles has been assigned to Food Service Duties (FSA) past her
described tenure. Without hesitation or complaining, she continued
to take pride and ownership in her assigned duties. She and her
fellow FSAs have a thankless job and it can be hard at times to re-
main positive and focused. Nonetheless, Nobles has continued to
conduct herself in a professional manner. She is always polite even
when approached by individuals that require the mess decks space
to conduct training; Nobles still goes out of her way to assist with set
up and breakup. The Alabama native is an outstanding example for
others to emulate. Her can-do attitude makes her an invaluable
asset to USS Harpers Ferry and for that, she is selected USS Harp-
ers Ferry Sailor in the Spotlight!
Achievement
BMSA Simpson's performed his duties in a highly professional man-
ner while on internal rover for in-port duty section five. While con-
ducting his rounds he discovered a high flow of water coming
through the bottom NTD in compartment 1-39-1-L. His quick actions
prevented the progressive flooding into compartment 1-35-1-L and
other vital adjacent compartments. Simpson reacted quickly by noti-
fying the Officer Of Deck, reporting the casualty in a timely manner,
allowing duty section In-port Emergency Team to man up and com-
bat the flooding, isolate the damage and prevent any further damage
to the ship. His performance exemplified the Core Watch Standing
Principles of procedural compliance and questioning attitude. For
that, BMSN Simpson is selected USS Harpers Ferry Sailor in the
Spotlight!
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