June 2013 Newletter

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USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

CMCs Call

Ccc news

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OMBUDSMEN MEMO

Milius frontline

news

CREW advancement

PHOTOS

Bravo zulu!

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Team MILIUS,

Welcome to the June Newsletter! Weve included a number of important up-dates for everyones consumption and I encourage you to read this newsletter in itsentirety. CMC has some excellent comments about summer safety and makes agood recruiting pitch for future Ombudsman. Our Career Counselor discusses ad-vancements and our front line news section covers a lot detail about the happeningsaround the ship.

Here are a few other updates:

Drydocking and EDSRA UpdateWe recently received approval to extend our drydocking period from Jun 17 to Aug19. The extra time in the dock is required to perform repairs to two key compo-nents of the underwater hull. The drydock extension shifts the overall EDSRA enddate to 04 Nov.

Our Operations Officer, Training Officer and the other Department Heads areworking very hard to put the rest of the schedule together. From our undocking on19 Aug to the end of EDSRA, the crew will be very busy putting the ship back to-gether, testing our systems, moving back aboard the ship and certifying safe to oper-ate for our sea trials. Towards the last week of October, well get underway for a

few days to test everything out at sea. .

Ombudsman Opening

As previously advertised, Mrs. Teresa Tillman and her husband will be transferringfrom MILIUS this summer. UPDATE: Mrs. Jeri Nix and her husband are nowtransferring from MILIUS this summer as well. If you are interested, please contactour Command Master Chief via e-mail at [email protected]. One question youmay be asking will we go with a single or co-ombudsman. Short answer, I dontknow. It depends on the number of applicants we receive. The goal is to set theship and MILIUS families up for success through the 2014 deployment.

Ooohrah, MILIUS!!!

Sincerely,

CDR Steve SheddCommanding OfficerUSS MILIUS DDG-69


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MILIUS families,

Summer is almost here, officially. We like to stress the Critical Days of Summer across the Navy as a time toemphasize safety on the road, in the home and while enjoying recreational activities. Your Sailors will be receiv-ing some training and reminders on that, but let me give it to you in shorter form: please continue to be smartwhile youre traveling and just use common sense. Many of the accidents on our freeways during the next fewmonths will be attributed to fatigue, alcohol, or just a lack of attention to surroundings. Please be safe, be smartand stay on your loved ones about it.

As weve been communicating the last few months, our Ombudsmen will be leaving soon. Teresa and Jeri willbe missed, and we need to fill this critical position. Heres why: our schedule is firming up and the next severalmonths are going to be hectic. Our time in the shipyard is, thankfully, drawing to a gradual close. After that, westart looking at underway periods and serious preparations for deployment. Our families need a link to the com-

mand and they need someone they can call with questions and concerns. Its critical and we wouldnt be makingthis push if we didnt truly believe in value of Ombudsmen. Some misconceptions about the program centeraround experience and the belief that you have to be a spouse whos been around the Navy for a while in order tobe effective. Nope. The only criteria were immediately concerned with is your genuine compassion for theMILIUS families and your willingness to help them when they need it. The training youll receive is outstandingand youll be fully prepared for the job. If youre interested, or if you have questions about this opportunity,please feel free to email me: [email protected].

Thanks for everything all of you do to support us. We appreciate it and your Sailors are excelling because of thatsupport.

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 May announced our Sailors that advanced from the recent Navy Wide Advancement Exam re-sults. Our Sailors worked very hard studying and exceeding every opportunity they have been given. Pleasetake the time to congratulate them. Bravo Zulu All!

It is never too early to start studying now for the next Navy Wide Advancement Exam in September. Therating bibliographies have posted on Navy Advancement Center via www.nko.navy.mil. Creating a study

group and making the time to study will benefit not only you put your family as well!

Fathers Day is in the month of June, take the time to appreciate the men that have influenced and impactedyour life. Something simple as a phone call or card can make someones day.

Sincerely,NC1 (SW/AW) D. Gutierrez


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Thursday, June 6 69th Anniversary of D-Day

Friday, June 7 71st Anniversary of Battle of Midway

Tuesday, June 11 San Diego Public Schools Summer Break (Traditional Calendar)

Friday, June 14 Flag DayNBSD Flag Day 2 Mile Run/1 Mile Walk - Check in starts at 9 am at Admiral Prout Field House Track. Open to all ID

cardholders. For more information, call 619-556-7444.

Sunday, June 16 Fathers DayYour father deserves the very best, so treat him to brunch for Fathers Day at the Island Club on Naval Air Station North

Island or Admiral Baker Clubhouse near Mission Valley. We offer world-class guest service and a sumptuous full course buffet inour stunning and unique locations. Show Dad how much you appreciate him by spending quality time relaxing together whileenjoying a truly delicious meal.

Call for reservations and seating times today!Island Club, 619-545-9199Admiral Baker Club, 619-487-0016

Friday, June 21 First Day of Summer!

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Milius Families,

Very soon we will have at least one Ombudsman position opening up. Are you interested? If so, please consider it. You, as com-

mand spouses, have a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact on our command by joining our Ombudsman team. As apart of this team you will be another link between the command and our families. You will be a confidant, a thoroughly trainedasset to the command, a credible listener and a safety net to anyone who needs you. As an Ombudsman you have the challengeand privilege of empowering our families to help themselves as they navigate the challenges of our Navy Lifestyle. Will you joinus?

What is an Ombudsman?

Ombudsmen are volunteers appointed by the commanding officer to serve as an information link between the command leadershand command families. Ombudsmen are trained to distribute information, including official Department of the Navy and commaninformation, command climate issue and local quality of life improvement opportunities around the community. They also providresource referrals when needed and can be instrumental in resolving family issues before they require extensive command attentio

Command ombudsmen are part of the command support team. The roles and responsibilities of the command ombudsman includ

Serve as a liaison between command families and the command. Keep the command leadership informed regarding the morale, health and welfare of command families. Communicate regularly with the command and command families. Contact families upon arrival to introduce themselves and explain how they can be of help to the family. Develop and distribute command-approved monthly newsletter. Maintain an up-to-date list of resources and support organizations available to Navy families. Serve as a source of emergency and crisis information. Avoid conflict of interest. Maintain confidentiality. Coordinate services for command families during mobilization or geographic separation.

It is the ultimate goal of the command ombudsman to empower family members to help themselves. Ombudsmen responsibilities

DO NOT include: Providing child care. Transporting people. Lending money. Allowing people to stay with them in their home.

Confidential Information vs. Non-Confidential Information

Confidential information is sensitive information about a service member or family member. It is kept within the commanding offcers designated network and is for official use only. Command ombudsmen are required to adhere to the strictest code of confidetiality to protect the privacy of individuals. Types of confidential information ombudsmen may hear include:

Marital problems Substance abuse issues Financial difficulties Parenting challenges Work performance issues Medical issues Domestic issues Suicidal or homicidal behaviors

Family members may contact the command ombudsman to ask for informa-tion, guidance, and referrals, or they may just want to discuss their concerns with a caring person. An ombudsman does not sharethese private concerns with anyone including their spouse, other members of the command support team, or assistance agenciewithout the approval of their commanding officer (CO) or the caller.

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Ombudsman Info:[email protected]

OMB Phone 619.417.9980

Careline 619.338.1754


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OMBUDSMAN CONTD

It is important to understand that not all communication with an ombudsman is confidential, and some information is requiredto be disclosed to the proper authority. This information is called reportable. Reportable information involves situations in

which someones safety and well-being are at stake. All Department of the Navy personnel, including ombudsmen (with theexception of chaplains and attorneys who have privileged communication), are MANDATED reporters. Navy instruction re-quires ombudsmen to report:

All suspected or known child abuse/neglect. Alleged domestic abuse. Suspected or potential homicides, violence, or life-endangering situations. All suspected or potential suicidal risks.

Ombudsman Training

Training is an important factor of a successful Ombudsman Program. Trained ombudsmen are better able to enhance the readi-ness of Navy families. Ombudsmen are required to complete an initial 16.5 hours of basic training. The training consists of 9modules that equip ombudsmen with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to properly execute their duties required

by OPNAVINST 1750.1F.

The basic training ensures that families receive a standardized level of services throughout the Navy. On-going training enablesthem to stay abreast of changes in programs and services, and to become familiar with new programs and services available toservice members and their families. All ombudsmen are required to complete advanced training throughout the year.

In addition to basic and advanced training, ombudsmen are required to regularly attend bi-monthly assemblies, which provide aforum for sharing and exchanging information, resources, and best practices.

Ombudsman Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics is the essential foundation upon which an ombudsmans credibility is established and maintained. Ombuds-men are committed to strict adherence to the code, which includes:

Maintaining confidentiality. Supporting the commands mission. Working within the chain of command as directed. Maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

History of the Navy Family Ombudsman Program

The Navy Family Ombudsman Program enables service members to be more focused and productive at work because their fami-lies have a safety net. The Navys philosophy of developing healthy, self-reliant families is epitomized through the Navy FamilyOmbudsman Program. The ombudsman concept originated in Scandinavian countries, where they investigated citizens com-plaints against the government or its functionaries. Today, the concept is widely used in the fields of government, business, andhealthcare.

On September 14, 1970, Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr., Chief of Naval Operations, established the Navy Family Ombudsman

Program when he issued Z-Gram 24. It emphasized the importance of Navy spouses and established a procedure that gavespouses the opportunity to present complaints, viewpoints, and suggestions to the commanding officer. In doing so, he acknowl-edged the vital role spouses play as members of the Navy team and provided them with what he described as an official repre-sentative to express their view to commanding officers and base commanders.

For more information or to put your name on the list for consideration, please contact CMC at [email protected]

Your Ombudsman Team,

Jeri Nix and Teresa Tillman


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FRONTLINE NEWS


Whether the ship is out to sea, by the pier, or up on blocks, the crew of USS MILIUS finds a way to stay active. During month of May, milestones have come and gone on board only to be replaced by more and more goals and milestones forthe crew. By continuing to attend service schools, take college courses, get in great physical shape, and volunteer numerous hours to the community, MILIUS is ready for anything and itching to get the ship back to fighting shape. Here are afew events that took place this past month:

With summer fast approaching, MILIUS conducted a commandwide Safety Stand-down. The focus of the stand-down was to reinforce common knowledge pertaining to safety in and outside tworkplace. Subject matter experts spoke at length on specifictopics such as: motorcycle, vehicle, boating, drug and alcoholabuse, outdoor, and shipyard safety. As the summer months approach, the rate of mishaps and accidents to service members antheir families sharply rise due to the increase of outdoor recreat

and activities. Please remember to always keep safety in mind,the greatest asset to a ship is her family.

For two weeks this month some of the crew participated in theVirtual Flag conference held in Albuquerque, NM. An Air Forcadministered exercise, the crew was hosted at Kirtland Air ForcBase for two weeks, completing integrated training with all four

services. The event was a great success for the MILIUS and the Navy. By educating the other services on the true capabities of an Aegis class destroyer, many high ranking officials saw the potential for a multi-mission ship with an ever changinglobal scene.

On the 15th of this month, the USS MILIUS completed 50% of its extended main-

tenance availability period. At the shipyard, numerous officials met for a progressreport conference. The conclusion of the conference found the maintenance onthe ship is tracking quite well. Some maintenance has been extended and as a con-sequence has extended the dry-dock phase. This will change the qualification andassessment calendar of the ship. Please talk with your Sailor as the weeks go on thehear about the changes in schedule, and prepare to be flexible.

Heads up to the MILIUS crew and their families. The Navy is brining together allenlisted career management policies, processes, and multiple information technol-ogy systems under the umbrella of the Career Navigator program in order to pro-vide Sailors with tools and information to plan and execute their career decisions asannounced in NAVADMINs 149/13 and 150/13 released May 30. Career Naviga-

tor will use Career Waypoints as the IT system that supports key Sailor decisionsabout which way to go next in their career. Career Waypoints will includeenlisted career management processes that allow Sailors to give their intentions toreenlist, reclassify, designate into a rate, convert or transition between ActiveComponent and Reserve Component. Accordingly these processes will be called:Reenlistment (formerly Perform to Serve (PTS)), Reclassification (formerly production management office), and Conversion and Transition. Changes to the system, policy, and process names will occur in the next few months. Discuss somethese changes with your Sailor and see how that affect any short and long term family plans.

Crew Members attending Safety Stand-down Training

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CREW ADVANCEMENT PHOTOS


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BZ to GM3 Yorkfor providing SAR swimmer support to USS SAMPSON.

BZ to the MILIUS flag football team! OS3 Kuhn, ET3 Day, FC2 Brady, SN Wright, QM3 Pannell, FC3 Wiilliams, OS3 Dooling, and OS3Perussi have been playing this season since February. The team ended up finishing 3rd overall and made it to the semi-finals of the playoffs. Wayto represent

BZ to the entire Crew from the SKED 3.2 Installer: To date USS Milius (DDG-69) has been the most proactive ship in preparing forSKED32; Over 106 personnel completed their training circuits! Being that this crew was better prepared, I was able to provide more in-depthtraining which benefited the command.

BZ to SH3 Richards and EM3 Abshire for getting the Navy Cash System powered back up a few weeks ago. Their knowledge and determi-nation to fix the system saved the crew from having to wait for Navy Cash Technicians to come aboard to fix it. Great example of self-sufficiency!

BZ to FC3 Smith for earned the highest score on the Navy Handgun Qualification Course with an Expert score of 234!

BZ to QM3 Newbanks for earning a perfect score of 18 on the Handgun Practical Weapons Course!

BZ to FC2 Lin, FC2 Melo, GMSA Salmons, STG2 Savin, FC2 Schwendeman and STG2 Zanini for earning a perfect score of 18 on the

Handgun Lowlight Course of fire!BZ to CC Division for their hard work and dedication in maintaining compliance with DOD Policy concerning Cryptographic Material in anunusual configuration while in the yards. The CMS A&A Team Visit last week concluded without any discrepancies in their Local Ele-ment. Well done!

BZ to SH3 Richards and EM3 Abshire for getting the Navy Cash System powered back up earlier this week. Their knowledge and determi-nation to fix the system saved the crew from having to wait for Navy Cash Technicians to come aboard to fix it.

BZ to OSSN Woltkamp for earning Honor Graduate at OS "A" School as well as the GCCS-M Operator Course. Way to represent!

BZ to FC1 Minnich, GM2 Montoya, FC2 Tanner, FC2 Modlin, GM3 Cruz, FC3 Crepensik for coordinating and executing four smallarms gun shoots over the past several weeks. There efforts as range staff, coaches and Ship's Armorer led to the qualification of 221 of Sailors insmall arms. These are critical qualifications for the ship.

BZ to the MILIUS RAGNAR Team for particpating in and finishing the RAGNAR race two weeks ago.,.

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BRAVO ZULU!


AwardsNavy Commendation MedalLT FERRARI

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement MedalGSM1 HUBBARDHM1 BADILLOPS2 FUENTEBELLAHM3 GUERRERO

Commanding Officer Letter of Commendation:SN WRIGHT

Enlisted Surface Warfare SpecialistCTT2 SUNMANEM3 ABSHIREGM3 PRIES

ReenlistmentsFC2 SKIDMOREGSM3 GADOWIT2 ARMSTRONG

Advancements contdET3 REINKEFC3 ROBERTSONEM3 JOHNSONIT3 WHITE

PO3ITSN BODDIEHN DOANYNSN GUYTON

DCFN HILLSN JOHNSON (PS3)LSSN KUANGMMFN LOEWENLSSN YANBMSN ZIEGLERITSN MIRELYS

RATED SAILORSSN DURITSCH SHSNSN JACOBS BMSN

PromotionsLTJG KELLEYLTJG ADEIMYLTJG KWIATKOWSKILTJG LEO

AdvancementsPO1IT2 MCDANIELPS2 CAMACHO

PO2QM3 BARNETTOS3 BECKEN3 CAFFERKYYN3 CREAMERGM3 CRUZOS3 DOOLINGGSE3 DULSKIOS3 FINCHFC3 FOSTEROS3 MANISCALCOSTG3 NEMCHER


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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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