November Newsletter 2012

COMMANDING OFFICER:

CDR Rob Peters EXECUTIVE OFFICER:

LCDR Keith Floyd CHIEF OF THE BOAT:

CMDCM Dave Janowski

COMMAND SUPPORT TEAM

CO’s Wife

Sarah Peters [email protected] XO’s Wife

Jennifer Floyd [email protected]

November 2012

USS Louisiana SSBN 743 (G) The Louisiana Lookout Newsletter

Letter from the CO

Contact Information

Louisiana (Gold) Families,

Greetings – The end of October brought Hurricane Sandy to

our shores; this powerful storm has left many portions of the

east coast without power, considerable damage to property and

loss of lives. Many LOUISIANA families have friends and

loved ones in the affected areas and I hope that each of you

have had the chance to ensure the people you care about are

well. As our nation fights through this and recovers, it gives

us time to reflect and think about our individual family

readiness. The northwest is no stranger to fall storms and

occasional earthquakes – are you and your family ready to deal

with these likely problems? Simple things like changing

smoke detector batteries quarterly and testing them; ensuring

you have adequate water and food in case of power outages;

ensuring your vehicle is in peak condition; and having an

escape plan from your home in case of emergency are basic

things that are essential to being ready in case of problems.

The month of October went by very fast for the crew; with

November here at our doorstep, the crew is in the middle of

our Pre-Deployment Training Period. This is a busy and

important period where the crew trains and certifies to deploy

the ship to accomplish our national tasking. The crew

accomplished a lot in the past month. Notably, the crew did an

outstanding job getting the ship prepared for the BLUE crew

patrol, all while conducting very challenging training at the

Trident Training Facility. I am very proud of the crew’s

efforts and they are on track to be ready for our upcoming

refit.

Early in November, I, along with three other crewmembers

will be traveling to the great state of Louisiana as part of a ship

namesake visit. We will visit New Orleans to meet with the

family of the ship’s sponsor, give a presentation to the

NROTC students at Tulane University and travel to Baton

Rouge to participate in a Veteran’s Day parade. This is a great

opportunity for LOUISIANA to give back to the community

and we are excited to represent the crew.

COB'S Wife

Allison Janowski (360) 550-4092 [email protected] Ombudsman

Shiloh E. Mahmood 360-598-0587 (H) 860-218-5001 (M) [email protected]

The command will start a well-deserved leave period starting

Friday, 2 November at 1600 and ending Monday, 19 November

at 0730. With the fall weather truly here, it is always good to

plan your travel in advance and have a contingency plan in case

the weather turns worse. If you are driving long distances, plan

reasonable travel times back here and if in trouble, make sure to

call your supervisor to keep us informed of your intentions.

The safety, welfare and enjoyment of hard-earned leave are

very important to me and my number one priority during the

leave period is to make sure we all return safely, recharged and

ready to tackle the challenges ahead.

CDR Rob Peters

Commanding Officer

USS LOUISIANA SSBN-743 (GOLD)

mailto:[email protected]




Happy Birthday!

Isaac Hoff

Cole Janowski

Connor Kerbel

Gavin Rittenhouse

Michael Rowland

Ella Wedgewood

Congratulations!

YN3 Elliott Eagerton – Blue Jacket of the Quarter

MM3 Thompson – Blue Jacket of the Year

MM2 Matthew Bombard – Junior Sailor of the

Quarter

MT2 Alan Topp – Junior Sailor of the Year

MM1 Matthew Pierjok – Sailor of the Quarter

LS1 Christopher Schmitt – Sailor of the Year

COB’s Corner

LOUISIANA (GOLD) Families,

Greetings. This month has been busy; we have exercised the officers

and crew in a variety of trainers and scenario based evaluations. As

expected, LOUISIANA completed this task with high marks; the

crew is made up of highly intelligent, resourceful and committed

men whose professionalism is second to none. We have come to

expect nothing short of excellence from our crew and continue to

receive the same.

This month we selected our Sailors of the Quarter and Year and the

results are:

YN3 Elliott Eagerton – Blue Jacket of the Quarter

MM3 Thompson – Blue Jacket of the Year

MM2 Matthew Bombard – Junior Sailor of the Quarter

MT2 Alan Topp – Junior Sailor of the Year

MM1 Matthew Pierjok – Sailor of the Quarter

LS1 Christopher Schmitt – Sailor of the Year

MT2 Topp was also selected as the Submarine Squadron

SEVENTEEN Junior Sailor of the Year. BRAVO ZULU and

congratulations to each of the selectees, their accomplishments speak

for themselves. Additionally, CS1 and Marjorie Brown welcomed

their first child, Violet Grace, congratulations to the both of them.

Our leave period starts on the 2nd of November and runs for several

weeks, ending on 19 November. This is a great opportunity to spend

some great quality time with our loved ones. Please remember to be

safe, our roads are getting wet and can be slick. The leave period

can only be successful if each one of us put safety in the forefront of

our thoughts. If you find yourself in a moment of adversity, take the

time to assess and evaluate the situation to best place your family in

a safe place.

Our off-crew period thus far has been highly beneficial to the ship

and our families. As continue down this path, I ask each of you to be

vigilant, the holiday season is nearly upon us and the hustle and

bustle is beginning. Please be sure to contact the Ombudsman

and/or Family Support Group if you have questions, concerns or are

looking for resources on base, they are a great team of individuals

who are fully aware of services and benefits the Navy has for our

families.

CMDCM Dave Janowski

Chief of the Boat

USS LOUISISNA SSBN-743 (GOLD)

November 2012

November 11th – Veteran’s Day (Armistice Day)

November 11th 1981 - Commissioning of first Trident-class

Nuclear Powered Fleet Ballistic Missile

Submarine, USS Ohio (SSBN-726).

November 15th 1960 - First Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine,

USS George Washington (SSBN-598), leaves

Charleston, SC, on initial fleet ballistic missile

patrol.

November 22nd – Thanksgiving Day

November 25th 1775 - Continental Congress authorizes

privateering.

November 28th 1775 - Congress adopts first rules for regulation of

the "Navy of the United Colonies."

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Get Out & Bowl! - Election Day Bowling

Nov. 6 @ 10 am - 9 pm

Bremerton Recreation Center & Bangor Olympic Lanes

Heroes' Welcome 2012: "Rebuilding"

Thursday, Nov. 15

Presented by the Naval Base Kitsap Fleet & Family Support

Center, in honor of the sacrifices made by our Individual

Deployers and their families in the Pre, Mid and Post-

deployment state.

Turkey Trot 5K, 1 Mile Run/Walk

Saturday, Nov. 17 @ 9 am

NBK Bangor Fitness Center

Pacific Edge Outfitter (PEO) Black Friday Sale

Friday, Nov. 23 @ 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Olympic Lanes Bowling Specials

Check out our November specials!

November is Month of the Military Family

Check out F&FR special events!

Lunch & Bowl

"HALF OFF" Bowling Special

Sept. 1 – Nov. 30

Bangor Olympic Lanes & Bremerton Rec Center

360.535.5917 or 360.476.3178

American Red Cross CPR & First Aid Class

Nov. 3 & Dec. 8

Fleet & Family Support Classes

October - December Classes

Snowshoes Treks 2012

- Mt. Rainier - Paradise: Nov. 17 - Register online →

- Hurricane Ridge: Dec. 27 - Register online →

- Mt. Tahoma South: Jan. 5 - Register online →

- Obstruction Peak Trail: Jan. 26 - Register online →

- Mt. Rainier Longmire: Feb. 9 - Register online →

- Salmon Le Sac: Feb. 23 - Register online →

- Mt. Tahoma North: Mar. 2 - Register online →

The FRG will be having their next meeting on

Thursday, November 29, at 6:30pm. Location is

TBD! Child care will be available for $3 per

family. Please e-mail the FRG if you will be

needing child care.

Alexis Fox will be winterizing the planter on

November 13th at 8:00 PM (after the Trigger

Avenue Gate closes) and would love your help.

This is a big project to do alone, so the more

hands helping, the faster it will be done! Hope to

see you there!

Due to the hustle and bustle this time of year

brings, fundraisers have been postponed until

after the holidays.

Save the date and join us for Brunch with

Santa on Saturday, December 8th! This event

will be potluck and a ton of fun for the kids!

Details to come.

Updates for the FRG are sent out through email

and posted on the FRG facebook page. If you are

not on the email list, please email Miranda

Tagaloa at [email protected].

NBK Events Family Readiness Group

FREE - Turkey Toss

Nov. 16 @ 7 - 8 pm @ Bremerton Recreation Center

Navy Band Northwest Holiday Concerts

- Dec. 5 @ Bremerton High School Performing Arts

Center

- Dec. 8 @ Oak Harbor High School Auditorium

- Dec. 9 @ Everett Performing Arts Center

http://www.navylifepnw.com/Portals/_Rainbow/images/NBK/Bowling_Election_12.pdf

http://www.navylifepnw.com/Portals/_Rainbow/images/NBK/Heroes_Welcome_12NOV.pdf

http://www.navylifepnw.com/Portals/_Rainbow/images/NBK/Turkey_Toss_12NOV.pdf

http://www.navylifepnw.com/Portals/_Rainbow/images/NBK/PEO_Black_Friday_12NOV.pdf

http://www.navylifepnw.com/Portals/_Rainbow/images/NBK/OlyLanes_12NOV.pdf

http://www.navylifepnw.com/Portals/_Rainbow/images/NBK/MoMF_12.pdf

http://www.navylifepnw.com/Portals/_Rainbow/images/NBK/Lunch_Bowl_12.pdf

http://www.navylifepnw.com/Portals/_Rainbow/images/NBK/Lunch_Bowl_12.pdf

http://www.navylifepnw.com/Portals/_Rainbow/images/NBK/CPR_First_Aid_12.pdf

http://www.navylifepnw.com/Portals/_Rainbow/images/NBK/FFSC_12OCT-DEC.pdf

http://www.navylifepnw.com/Portals/_Rainbow/images/NBK/Outdoor_Rec_Snowshoe_12-13.pdf

http://www.navylifepnw.com/Portals/_Rainbow/images/NBK/Turkey_Toss_12NOV.pdf

http://www.navylifepnw.com/Portals/_Rainbow/images/Regional/Navy_Band_Holiday_12DEC.pdf

Interested in becoming an Ombudsman?

If you are interested in learning more

about the program or applying to be an Ombudsman, please contact me at

360-598-0587 or email at [email protected].

Position for co-Ombudsman available NOW! I will be stepping down in January.

Thank you!

Shiloh Mahmood

VETERANS DAY DISCOUNTS 2012 **FREE MEALS ON VETERANS DAY

OLIVE GARDEN Veterans Eat Free. Olive Garden Restaurants offer a free meal (with

proof of service) from a list of several entrees on a special menu. This

special is scheduled for Monday, November 12, 2012. Additionally, some Olive Garden restaurants will also give out a $10 gift card to

veterans for a future visit.

APPLEBEE’S

Military Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members will be able to eat FREE at any Applebee’s across the U.S. on Veterans Day, Sunday,

November 11, 2012. There will be six entrées available from the menu.

Guests will be asked to show one or more of the following as proof of Service: a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, a U.S. Uniform

Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings

Statement, Veterans Organization Card, a photograph in uniform, or wearing a uniform in person. For more information about Veterans Day

at Applebee’s, visit the Applebee’s website

http://www.applebees.com/vetDay/default.aspx

GOLDEN CORRAL

Golden Corral's 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November 12, 2012, from 4 to 9 pm in all Golden

Corral restaurants nationwide. The FREE dinner meal is a special

"thank you tribute" to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the

National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to join us for Golden

Corral's Military Appreciation Monday dinner. To date, Golden Corral restaurants have provided over 2.2 million free meals and contributed

over $3.3 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization.

CHILI’S

FREE meal, Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov 11, 2012. Chili’s is offering all

Military Veterans past and present their choice of one of 6 meals. This offer is available during business hours at participating Chili’s in the

U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not

included. All Desserts priced $5.oo for Veterans and active duty military. Simply show proof of military service. See flier for more

information.

HOOTERS

FREE Meal, Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov 11, 2012. Hooter’s is serving

up 10 free boneless wings to military veterans all day on Veterans Day. Offer good for all veterans and active duty military personnel. Offer

valid at participating Hooters, Dine-in only; open to all active duty and

military veterans with valid military ID or proof of military service. Drink purchase required. For more information, visit,

www.HootersVeteransDay.com.

Veteran’s Day Discounts continued…

TEXAS ROADHOUSE FREE meal, Veterans Day, Monday, Nov 12, 2012. Offer varies by

location; our local Texas Roadhouse is offering a free meal from opening

until 4pm. Other locations may vary in offer, hours, or availability. Call ahead to your local restaurant for more information. Visit the web site for

locations and participation. http://www.texasroadhouse.com

SUBWAY

Free Six Inch Sub. Many Subway locations offer a free six inch sub to

military veterans on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2010. However, Subway restaurants are franchises, so this offer may only be available in

select locations. Please contact your local Subway for more information

regarding Veteran’s day specials.

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT

Free doughnut. Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to all active-duty, retirees & veterans on Veterans Day,

Sunday November 11, 2012. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local

Krispy Kreme is participating.

Denny’s Restaurants

All-you-can-eat Pancakes. Participating Denny’s restaurants will be offering an all-you-can-eat pancakes meal on Monday, Nov 12, 2012.

Remember to call ahead and verify that your local Denny’s is

participating.


http://www.applebees.com/vetDay/default.aspx

http://www.hootersveteransday.com/

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Quick Links to Remember www.myffr.navyaims.com

www.militaryonesource.com

www.navylifepnw.com

http://www.gocompass.org/kitsap.html

Ombudsman Contact Information:

[email protected]

Shiloh E. Mahmood

360-598-0587 (H)

860-218-5001 (M)

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