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November 2014 Issue

“Be The Best Partner in The Port”

Back row: Ricardo Monroy, Steven Pedroso, Marquise

Price, Gerald Peoples, Jeff Williams, Essix Shannon &

David Carbajal.

Front row: Jazhiel Buelna, Jose Rojas & Sammy King.

Photo taken by: Mike Muckley Photography, Inc.

Back row: Olivio Villanueva, David Esparza, Jesus

Perez & Alfredo Gomez.

Front row: Jorge Fausto, Ernesto Flores &

Guadalupe Acosta.

O n Friday, October 24th, an incline experiment was conducted on the USS Green Bay LPD 20. The pur-

pose of the incline experiment is to create a new stability baseline by determining the ship's actual

lightship displacement and center of gravity. The results of the experiment are used to predict and

ensure that the ship will have adequate stability to pursue its mission, and to survive even after

taking on a limited amount of damage. The incline is the only way to validate what is being tracked on paper is cor-

rect.

This is the first in-service incline experiment conducted on an LPD Class ship. The reason the incline experiment is

conducted is to

This test procedure applies to in-service LPD 17 Class vessels that are to be inclined at locations other than

Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS. It further identifies the process to be followed, establishes the schedule,

the material/equipment required and defines the responsibilities of the various parties involved in order to con-

duct the experiment. The results were the “as-inclined” numbers were consistent with other inclines. The full load

values will be reflected in the final report which in-work and will go to NAVSEA for review/approval. The process

takes about two months to get a final report complete and issued.

The following CMSD employees assisted with the Incline Experiment: Ricardo Monroy, Steven Pedroso, Marquise

Price, Gerald Peoples, Jeff Williams, Essix Shannon, David Carbajal, Jazhiel Buelna, Jose Rojas, Sammy King, Olivio Vil-

lanueva, David Esparza, Jesus Perez, Alfredo Gomez, Jorge Fausto, Ernesto Flores and Guadalupe Acosta.

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M eet David

“Dave”

Headley. Dave started at

CMSD in 2008 as a Con-

tracts Assistant and is now

a Contracts Administrator.

Dave enjoys all the com-

radery with all the people

that he works with every

day. Prior to working at

CMSD, he was in the US

Navy. He retired on the

USS Princeton (CG-59) in 2005. He considers his mentors to be the people who work above him and his goal is to

continue to grow in his career here at CMSD. Dave’s advice to his coworkers is to, “keep your head up no matter

what the day brings”.

Dave’s manager, Tim Olson says, “Dave contributes significantly to the success of the company. He exhibits many

of the traits that are representative of a quality CMSD employee. We are lucky to have him”. When asked to list

three words that best describe Dave, Tim said, “Reliable, Professional and Accountable”. Tim was asked to tell us

which of the five (5) CMSD values did Dave best portray. He said, “all of them. But, if I had to choose, I think I’d

go with responsibility”.

Tim tells us “Dave is responsible for the ‘cradle to grave’ contract administration of Government contracts, which

include fixed price and cost reimbursement plus award fee contracts”. He also says, “Dave is driven. His perfor-

mance goes beyond company standards. He is a part of what makes CMSD a successful Master Ship Repair Con-

tractor for the US Navy on the West Coast”.

Tim states, “Dave is a professional”. He is passionate about his work and is a reliable and true team player. He is

always willing to go above and beyond what is asked when it comes to contract administration functions and ne-

gotiations.

Dave likes the constant interaction with all of the different companies that he works with. The most influential

people in his life are his wife and kids. Dave believes his best attributes are honesty, loyalty and trustworthiness.

He has received his certification in Contract Management. He enjoys hiking, biking, swimming, collecting cards/

coins and spending time with his family.

Dave’s favorite sports teams are the Lakers and the Kings. He volunteers for the Parent/Teachers Association

(PTA) and San Diego Mission for the Homeless. When he retires, Dave wants to sleep in, golf and travel.

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M eet

our

Con-

tracts staff. There are

twelve (12) amazing

individuals in this de-

partment.

According to Tim Ol-

son, the Senior Contracts Ad-

ministrator, the Contracts de-

partment is responsible for

the management and overall administration of awarded Contracts. The Contract Administrators are accountable for

authorizing the financial commitments between CMSD, its customers and suppliers; managing contract funds, and

ensuring that the company is in compliance with FAR and DFAR requirements. Contracts serve as the point of con-

tact for customers on contractual matters; act as the contractual “middleman” between company employees and

customers, ensuring timely review and approval/reconciliation of variations. In addition, they provide guidance on

contract matters to project managers, buyers and any point of the commitment process that commits the company.

They have one Cost Analyst who is tasked with generating, maintaining, analyzing and submitting the Cost/Schedule

Status Report (C/SSR), Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR), Work in Progress (WIP) & Departure Reports as re-

quired.

The recent addition of the Planners to the team expands the department’s scope of responsibilities for scheduling

and tracking labor resources to the company’s production schedule for manpower projections. The schedulers’ con-

tributions have proven to be an asset to the operations of the department to maintain continuity.

Tim is happy to report that we have a great team of professionals in their area of expertise. Contract administration

is about finding solutions to complex issues that face a corporation on a daily basis. Everyone in the department may

have his/her own specific task but they work together to get the job done. Their performance reflects a strong com-

mitment to the department and to the company.

He also says the success of any department depends on a committed and positive team with the disposition to con-

tribute not only to their own success, but also to the success of the company as a whole. This is something shared in

every department of CMSD.

In Contracts, it is about negotiating the best possible contract terms to ensure financial predictability.

Front row: Dave Headley, Brian Spicher, John Dietrich, Rich Lohorn, Claudia

Carvajal and Richard Kinsler.

Back row: Tim Olson, Ed Maxwell, Stan Wilke, Robert Hough and Michael

Chandler.

Not pictured: Somantha “Sam” Raymond.

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M eet Angel Casas. Angel is a Facil-

ities Maintenance Technician in

the Facilities department. He

has been with CMSD since 2011.

Angel tells us that there is not a typical day in Facil-

ities. Every day is different, but he is always busy.

Some of Angel’s responsibilities are to make sure

that all equipment is operating properly and to re-

port any discrepancies immediately.

Angel’s goals are to increase his electrical skills,

learn the different trades that are performed by

the maintenance team, and to grow within the

company. Prior to working at CMSD Angel was a

residential painter.

Angel’s supervisor, Nick Cascarella, says that his biggest asset to CMSD is his willingness to learn. Nick tells us that

Angel is attending a Building Maintenance Class. Good luck with your class Angel!

Nick states that Angel is a fast learner, team player, and works well with others. He is responsible for daily inspec-

tions and yard repairs. Nick considers “Responsibility” to be the CMSD value that best describes Angel. Nick says,

“for his young age he has the responsibility of a man twice his age”.

Angel feels that he contributes to CMSDs values “by doing his job to the best of his ability”. His proudest moment

was being hired at CMSD and knowing that his hard work is appreciated.

Angel spends his spare time with his wife and kids. They are involved with his son’s little league baseball team and

enjoy taking their kids to the drive-in to watch movies.

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Michael Pacheco from the Tank department was selected for the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) FY14 PIA

Worker of the Week Award.

The picture above is from the CO’s Call where Michael was recognized by the ship’s Captain and the PSNS

Project Superintendent. With the award, he received a certificate, ship’s coin, personally engraved flashlight

and a parking pass for one week of VIP parking.

Michael is the second CMSD employee to receive this award. Joseph Johnson, from Production Support,

was the first one to receive this award back on 9/19/14.

Congratulations Michael and Joseph! Keep up the great work CMSD!

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Did you know that the awesome 4th of July firework display over the bay benefits the San Diego

Armed Services YMCA? Continental Maritime of San Diego is a proud sponsor of the San Diego

Big Bay Boom celebrating our nation’s birthday which is the largest event in Southern California

in terms of attendance. We just received a letter of appreciation and wanted to share how

we’re a part of this program and fun patriotic display over our bay.

This event was established 13 years ago to bring business to the Port Tenants and to benefit

the San Diego Armed Services YMCA’s family service programs for our military families including

our wounded warriors at Balboa Naval Hospital. This show is for the viewing pleasure of the

residents of San Diego County and visitors on land and on the water. Another focus will be to

promote visitation to the Point Loma, Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North & South Embarcade-

ro, Coronado Ferry Landing and other business interests on the Port Tidelands and surrounding

communities. The net proceeds of this event will go the Armed Services YMCA whose goal is “to

enhance the lives of military personnel and their family members in spirit, mind, and body, by

providing programs that strengthen families and are relevant to the unique challenges of mili-

tary life”.

So next year when you’re watching the sky light up over the bay, remember CMSD helps to

make it happen, but more importantly our contribution also provides outstanding programs

and services through the San Diego Armed Services YMCA.

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Diabetes Screening and Prevention at Bay Front Medical

Diabetes is an epidemic in the United States, affecting a growing number and percentage of people every year. Many people do not recognize that they are at risk for diabetes also most people do not understand diabetes is a serious disease that can significantly affect their quality of life. However, type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed for many of those at high risk for diabetes.

At Bay Front Medical, November is American Diabetes Awareness Month and we are promoting diabetes pre-vention and screening to all those who are interested by measuring a body mass index (BMI), obtaining family history, and fasting glucose test.

About 20.8 million people in the United States have diabetes which is a disorder that affects the way your body uses digested food for growth and energy. Of those, 14.6 million are diagnosed and 6.2 million are undiag-nosed! Diabetes is the main cause of kidney failure, amputation such as toes, and new-onset blindness in American adults. People with diabetes are also two to four times more likely than people without diabetes to develop heart disease.

Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless.

Some Diabetes Symptoms include:

Frequent urination

Excessive thirst

Extreme hunger

Unusual weight loss

Increased fatigue

Irritability

Blurry vision

Recent studies indicate that the early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes.

At Bay Front Medical this month all employees are welcome to a full risk assessment for diabetes. You can get started by taking the Diabetes Risk Test that is included in this month’s issue of Yard Talk and then stop by the clinic. We will get an accurate body mass index (BMI), family history, and fasting glucose test, to further deter-mine your risk for diabetes. But most importantly we will develop a plan to reduce the risks!

So stop by this November and participate in the diabetes screening and prevention month and learn more about your health.

De modo que la parada por este Noviembre y toma parte en la investigación de la diabetes y mes de pre-vención y aprende más acerca de su salud.

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About Native American Heritage Month Information courtesy of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior

What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment

and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.

One of the very proponents of an American Indian Day was Dr. Arthur C. Par-ker, a Seneca Indian, who was the director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester, N.Y. He persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to set aside a day for the "First Americans" and for three years they adopted such a day. In 1915, the annual Congress of the American Indian Association meeting in Law-rence, Kans., formally approved a plan concerning American Indian Day. It di-rected its president, Rev. Sherman Coolidge, an Arapahoe, to call upon the country to observe such a day. Coolidge issued a proclamation on Sept. 28, 1915, which declared the second Saturday of each May as an American Indian Day and contained the first formal appeal for recognition of Indians as citizens.

The year before this proclamation was issued, Red Fox James, a Blackfoot Indi-an, rode horseback from state to state seeking approval for a day to honor In-dians. On December 14, 1915, he presented the endorsements of 24 state governments at the White House. There is no record, however, of such a na-tional day being proclaimed.

The first American Indian Day in a state was declared on the second Saturday in May 1916 by the governor of New York. Several states celebrate the fourth Friday in September. In Illinois, for example, legislators enacted such a day in 1919. Presently, several states have designated Columbus Day as Native American Day, but it continues to be a day we observe without any recognition as a national legal holiday.

In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 "National American Indian Heritage Month." Similar proclama-tions, under variants on the name (including "Native American Heritage Month" and "National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month") have been issued each year since 1994.

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On-Line Holiday Shopping Tips

Whether you'll be conducting transactions from your desktop, laptop or mobile device, keep these tips in mind to

help protect yourself from identity theft and other malicious activity on Cyber Monday, and throughout the year:

Secure your computer and mobile devices. Be sure your computer and mobile devices are current with all op-

erating system and application software updates. Anti-virus and anti-spyware software should be installed,

running, and receiving automatic updates. Ensure you use a strong password and unique password, which is

not used for any other accounts. Set a timeout that requires authentication after a period of inactivity.

Use mobile applications with caution. As devices such as smart phones and tablets, continue to gain popularity

for online shopping, so too will the volume of attacks against them. Malware could be downloaded onto the

device from seemingly legitimate shopping apps that can steal credit card and other sensitive information for

transmission to cyber criminals. Update all apps when notified and disable Bluetooth and Near Field Commu-

nications when not in use to reduce the risk of your data such as credit card number being intercepted by a

nearby device.

Know your online merchants. Limit online shopping to merchants you know and trust. Only go to sites by di-

rectly typing the URL in the address bar. If you are unsure about a merchant, check with the Better Business

Bureau or the Federal Trade Commission. Confirm the online seller's contact information in case you have

questions or problems.

Consider using an online payment system or credit card. Where available, you may want to use online pay-

ment services, which keep your credit card information stored on a secure server, and then let you make pur-

chases online

without revealing your credit card details to retailers. If you do pay online directly to the retailer, use a credit,

not debit card. Credit cards are protected by the Fair Credit Billing Act and may reduce your liability if your

information is used improperly.

Look for "https" before you click "Purchase." Before you submit your online transaction, make sure that the

webpage address begins with "https." The "s" stands for secure, and indicates that communication with the

webpage is encrypted. A padlock or key icon in the browser's status bar is another indicator. Also, make sure

your browser is current and up-to-date.

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Do not respond to pop-ups. When a window pops up promising you cash, bargains, or gift cards in exchange

for your response to a survey or other questions, close it by pressing Control + F4 on Windows devices, or

Command + W for Macs.

Do not use public computers or public wireless access for your online shopping. Public computers and Wi-Fi

hotspots are potentially insecure. Criminals may be intercepting traffic on public wireless networks to steal

credit card numbers and other sensitive information. Care should be taken that the settings on your comput-

er or device prevent it from automatically connecting to Wi-Fi hotspots.

Secure your home Wi-Fi. Make sure you control who has administrative access, and that any users on your

network authenticate with a strong password. Encryption settings should be enabled and strong - using

WPA2 is recommended.

Be alert for potential charity donation scams. Cyber criminals try to take advantage of people's generosity

during the holiday season and can use fake charity requests as a means to gain access to your information or

computer/device. Think before clicking on emails requesting donations. Don't give your financial or personal

information over email or text. Contribute by navigating to the trusted address of the charity, never through

a link in an email. To check if an organization is eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions,

visit the IRS website.

Contact the seller or the site operator directly to resolve any issues. You may also contact the following:

Your State Attorney General's Office www.naag.org/current-attorneys-general.php Your State Consumer Agency www.usa.gov/directory/stateconsumer/index.shtml The Better Business Bureau www.bbb.org The Federal Trade Commission www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov

For More Information: For additional information about safe online shopping, please visit the following sites: US-CERT www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST07-001.html OnGuard Online www.onguardonline.gov/articles/0020-shopping-online Microsoft www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/online-shopping.aspx Privacy Rights Clearinghouse www.privacyrights.org/Privacy-When-You-Shop Internet Crime Complaint Center www.ic3.gov/media/2010/101118.aspx Internal Revenue Service www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Exempt-Organizations-Select-Check

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Guadalupe Acosta

Conrad Agramont

Devin Aguayo

Jorge Arana

Martin Barrientos

Guillermo Campos

Angel Casas

Eddie Castaneda

Eric Ceballos

Alfonso Cortes

Ricardo De Los Rios

Vu Dong

David Esparza

Israel Estrada

Valentin Fabian

Carlos Flores

Fernando Flores

Justin Floyd

Esteban Gallegos

Johnny Garcia

Thomas Garcia

Tatiana Gonzalez

Ana Hardel

Wilbur Harthoorn

Bernell Hopkins

Stephenson McKim

James Miles

Silvestre Munoz

Pablo Palacios

George Pedroza

Juan Perez

Velia Rasmussen

Andres Riquelme

Richard Rodriguez

Robert Sandoval

Essix Shannon

Hector Sosa

Eduardo Suarez

Kenneth Vandervlist

Olivio Villanueva

Douglas Werner

Danny Wood

Jose Zepeda

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New Hires Deedra Alexander ~ Production Support Helper 1

Jonathan Arroyo ~ Production Support Helper 1

Anthony Brown ~ Rigger Journeyman

Jazhiel Buelna ~ Production Support Helper 1

Edgar Cuen ~ Shipfitter Helper 1

Vincent Delgado ~ Shipfitter Helper 1

Marlon Famber ~ Production Support Helper 1

Jennifer Garcia ~ Production Support Helper 1

Michael Gregory ~ Sheetmetal Helper 1

Cameron Haradon ~ NDT Test Examiner 2

Shaun Holmes ~ Pipefitter Leadman

Thomas Murana ~ Shipfitter Helper 1

Ralph Orozco ~ Estimator

William Saludado ~ Production Support Helper 1

Gilbert Sanchez ~ Rigger Tradesman 4

Christian Tyus ~ Sheetmetal Helper 1

Promotions Aaron Campbell ~ Production Support Tradesman 1

David Carbajal ~ Rigger Tradesman 4

Francisco Cruz ~ Shipfitter Tradesman 4

Noe Flores ~ Sheetmetal Mechanic Tradesman 5

Fabio Garcia ~ Pipe Welder Tradesman 1

Alfredo Gomez ~ Pipe Welder Tradesman 3

Sergio Ledesma ~ Pipe Welder Tradesman 3

Juan M Perez ~ Pipefitter/Welder Tradesman 4

Tomas Ramirez ~ Rigger Tradesman 3

Andres Riquelme ~ Rigger Tradesman 4

Nicholas Sanchez ~ Logistics Support

Hector Tirado ~ Quality Assurance Inspector 11

Carpool Winners

Silvestre Munoz ~ Coatings

Marlon Famber ~ Production Support

5 Years of Service

Brian Spicher

Safety Incentive Winners

Basilio Dela Rosa Waymon Eddington

Anthony Reyes Martin Barrientos

Enrique Cano

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SHIP SUPERINTENDENT Defense contractor seeks Ship Superintendents. Accepting entry level and experienced applicants. Responsible for the successful execution of ship repair packages. Ensure activities are executed in accordance with estab-lished specifications, budgets and schedules. Applicant must have the ability to read and interpret work specifi-cations and drawings. Communication and computer skills are required. PRODUCTION WELDER Journey-level: with a minimum 5 years experience. PIPE WELDER Journey-level: with a minimum 5 – 10 years Shipboard/shipyard experience, know marine-piping systems, certi-fy to Tig & able to pass welding test requirements. PIPE FITTER Helper-level: with a minimum 1 year Shipboard/shipyard experience knowledge of marine-piping systems & fit piping to Navy standards preferred. MARINE ELECTRICIAN Immediate openings for Navy/Shipyard Electricians Familiar with shipboard electrical systems, ability to read schematics and blueprints, troubleshoot. Journey-level: with a minimum 5-10 years experience, and Trades-level: with a minimum 3-5 years experience. Responsibilities include maintaining production schedules, devel-oping and evaluating personnel, and interacting with executive levels of management. RIGGERS Riggers with a minimum 1 – 2 years shipyard/military rigging experience. All current open positions require you to be a US Citizen. All current open positions require you to be able to acquire a Rapid Gate credential. Excellent CO paid benefits and savings plan. Apply in person to:

Continental Maritime of San Diego A Subsidiary of Huntington Ingalls Industries

1995 Bay Front Street San Diego, CA 92113

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Veterans/Disabled Welcome | U.S. Citizenship Required for Most Positions.

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D Q C B B Q E C U L C I S Q Z W Y G I X K T Y B

U S M A R I N E C O R P B I R T H D A Y S J C R

X K Y M L T C D E Q J J F R P R B D V A Q I O A

A W A D O F M T E V G A F X R I P F V G I X L Q

K E M R C L V C I T R I N E A O P O M R J O L Y

S M Q P J I C Y A D S T N I A S L L A E K P A A

G Q B R O C C O L I R A B E C L N W O A A A R D

Y M U M E H T N A S Y R H C P H U V T T L W D I

S B H X S I S S N F O L D J M Y W O O A E F G R

O U K G S A G I T T A R I U S W T W P M O K R F

W O R L D D I A B E T E S D A Y E R A E H M E K

C O L Y A D N O I T C E L E D I L V Z R P C E C

S C N A T I V E A M E R I C A N I N D I A N N A

D J V T C R P H L U L W Z J H T E X E C K N S L

R C P I J Q K C S A P M F B E O Q E C A H Z G B

A Y Y A D N O M R E B Y C T K N I W D N I X D S

H T H A N K S G I V I N G D A Y H P E S X D V Y

C F M U S T A R D G R E E N S X P Y R M U H G V

S R D P L A N T A I N S Z R O Z P T D O Z I K E

S R D K H Z C L V E T E R A N S D A Y K C T B L

I Z Y A D S L U O S L L A P J U Y L I E H S D A

W A F R U S G J Y R Q B K G K F Z N Q O E R R R

S Y P P N O V E M B E R V G U Z F P K U V Y U K

I S E L P P A O W R R S X I L L J K O T E D M X

All Saints Day

All Souls Day

Apples

Black Friday

Broccoli Rabe

Chrysanthemum

Citrine

Collard Greens

Cyber Monday

Election Day

Great American Smokeout

Kale

Mustard Greens

Native American Indian

November

Plantains

Sagittarius

Scorpio

Swiss Chard

Thanksgiving Day

Topaz

U S Marine Corp Birthday

Veterans Day

World Diabetes Day

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