CO’s Corner
It’s great to be home!
After a very enjoyable
Tiger Cruise from Hawaii, John
Paul Jones settled into a 30 day stand
down. The work never really
stops, but we kept things to a minimum
as the stand down provided
the only real window of time for us to
get some much needed maintenance done by off ship personnel prior to our INSURV in December.
As sailors came back from their two week leave periods, I could see they were able to reconnect with family and friends,
and recharge their batteries for the upcoming 6 weeks of hard work, long hours, inspection practice, and of course the inspection
itself.
What
is INSURV (Inspection and Surveys)? INSURV is a congressionally mandated inspection that occurs to every ship every 3 to 5
years. The reasoning behind the inspection is that the tax payers (all of us)
deserve to know and be reported on the status of the navy to ensure that the taxes we all pay are being well spent and well
preserved. It is THE most important and difficult inspection sailors will participate
in as every inch, piece of machinery and program is inspected by a group of experts.
These groups of experts are Limited Duty Officers, Chief Warrant Officers and contractors (usually ex-LDOs and ex-CWOs). Because they do these inspections all year round for years, they actually know
the DDG class of ship better than anybody. That is what makes it so tough.
Though we have added about an hour to the work day, this was not done with out thinking of the big picture. Thanksgiving will go as planned and the federal holidays will still be honored between now and INSURV. So ensure your sailor relaxes during those down days as he/she will have greatly deserved
it and will need those days to again recharge.
After INSURV, JPJ will roll into its pre-deployment/Holiday leave period. Another 30 days that will be well deserved
for two very big and obvious reasons. I look forward to meeting many of you at
the ship’s holiday party on 29 Nov. The MWR officer has assured me it will
be a memorable evening with even more prizes than last year’s event. Again,
it is great to be home and be sure to let your sailor know how proud you are of them.
They are nothing but extraordinary each and every day and for that I am very, very proud of them.
Christopher K. Barnes
CDR, USN
Commanding Officer
CMC’s Corner
Hello JOHN PAUL JONES
Family and Friends,
You would think things
would slow down some now that we are back from deployment
but it’s been
anything but slow. With POM, CMAV and schools hopefully everyone
did get a chance to
relax some. Wildfires caught everyone off guard but thankful
all JPJ Sailor’s
families and friends are all safe! Holiday season is upon us
already, how time
flies when you are back home with family and friends. Have a
Happy Thanksgiving!
If you are traveling during the holidays please be careful and plan ahead. I’m hoping to see all of you at the
JPJ Christmas party 29NOV07, I heard there are a lot more door prizes this year than last year! I would like to personally
recognize some outstanding JPJ Sailors on their recent achievements. Good job shipmates and keep up the great work!
COMDESRON
23 Bluejacket of the Quarter: BMSN Pietras
Navy Commendation
Medal:
LT Spencer
Navy Achievement
Medal:
ET1(SW) Pahl SK1(SW)
Robinson
CS2 Bernal
GSM2(SW) Cross
MR2(SW) Gatchalain
PS2(SW) Gonzalez
HT2(SW Goodwin
CS2(SW) Hartley
QM2(SW) Long
OS2 Libby
STG2(SW) Miller
STG2(SW) Nichols
FC2(SW) Phillips ET2(SW) Stoudemire
GSM2(SW) Villatorovalides
GSM3(SW) Drummer
CS3(SW) Hemingway
SN Schwartz
Letter
of Commendation:
SKSN Atchison SN Cagle
BMSN Chapman ET3
Garcia
SN Gorospe
SN Hendrix
BMSN Hernandez
SN Houston
SN Mendiola
QMSN Powers
Advancement:
FC3 Blake
ET3 Garcia
Announcing new
JPJ Baby:
SK1 Robinson’s
wife Myriam gave birth to their son Zubair on 10OCT07.
GMSN Wright’s
wife Brandi gave birth to their son Connor on 20OCT07
FC1 Cox’s wife
Heather gave birth to their son James on 25OCT07.
Very Respectfully,
CMDCM(SW) Karol M.
Kramer
OMBUDSMAN’S CORNER
Dear JPJ Families
and Friends:
I hope that you
have enjoyed some well deserved time off with your sailor. I know that life
in our house has
been quite hectic but enjoyable. November is a time to remember to be thankful
for what we have in our lives, and for those that were affected by the wildfires this holds especially true. With this in mind, I hope that everyone is safe and healthy.
The wildfires were
a great reminder that we all need to be prepared for natural (and man-made) disasters.
This holds especially true since we have a deployment coming up. Being
prepared includes creating both an emergency plan and a kit. Some great ideas
for how to be prepared for disasters can be found at www.cnrsw.navy.mil/ampmc/ or www.redcross.org under the “Get Prepared” topic on the left hand side of the webpage.
The holiday season,
for many people, is a boisterous time of year filled with decorations, parties, and meals galore. While we all love the festivities that we share with friends and family, please remember to keep safe.
Remembering to follow basic safety rules will help keep the enjoyment of the season.
Safety tips such as not overloading electrical outlets, maintaining food safety, making sure your fireplace is clean
and prepared for use, and not drinking and driving can really help keep your holiday season safe and the merry times going.
The holidays can
be a stressful time for everyone. Remembering that you have successfully completed
one deployment will help deal with the anticipation of the next deployment and the holiday season. Everyone
has different thresholds for stress and handles it in different ways. Some of
the best tips I have heard for dealing with stress were to find ways to have fun,
get plenty of rest and exercise, prioritize, stay within your means when shopping,
and be realistic about what can/will happen. No matter how you deal with your stress over this holiday season, if you feel overwhelmed
please make sure you ask for help.
I hope that everyone
has a safe and happy month.
Heather Cox
Command Ombudsman
The National
Safety Council offers these suggestions to help make your holiday season merry and safe.
Decorations
Wear gloves while decorating with spun glass "angel
hair." It can irritate your eyes and skin. A common substitute is non-flammable cotton. Both angel hair and cotton snow are
flame retardant when used alone. However, if artificial snow is sprayed onto them, the dried combination will burn rapidly.
When spraying artificial snow on windows or other surfaces, be sure to follow directions carefully. These sprays can irritate
your lungs if you inhale them.
Fireplaces
You should not try to burn evergreens or wreaths
in the fireplace or in a wood stove to dispose of them. They are likely to flare out of control and send flames and smoke
into the room. Also, do not burn wrapping paper in the fireplace because it often contains metallic materials which can be
toxic if burned.
Candles
Never use lighted candles near trees, boughs, curtains/drapes,
or with any potentially flammable item.
Toys and Gifts
Be especially careful when you choose toys for
infants or small children. Be sure anything you give them is too big to get caught in the throat, nose or ears. Avoid toys
with small parts that can be pulled or broken off. If you are giving toys to several children in one family, consider their
age differences and the chances that younger children will want to play with older kids' toys.
Older adults
Select gifts for older adults that are not heavy
or awkward to handle. For persons with arthritis, make sure the gift does not require assembly and can be easily opened and
closed. Choose books with large type for anyone with vision impairment.
Plants
Small children may think that holiday plants look
good enough to eat. But many plants can cause severe stomach problems. Plants to watch out for include: mistletoe, holly berries,
Jerusalem cherry, and amaryllis. Keep all of these plants out of children's reach.
Food and Cooking
The holidays often mean preparing large meals for
family and friends. Wash hands, utensils, sink, and anything else that has come in contact with raw poultry. Keep in mind
that a stuffed bird takes longer to cook. For questions concerning holiday turkey preparation and cooking call the USDA Meat
and Poultry Hotline at 1-800-535-4555. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers in covered shallow containers (less than two inches
deep) within two hours after cooking. Date the leftovers for future use.
Alcohol, Parties and Driving
Being a smart party host or guest should include
being sensible about alcoholic drinks. More than half of all traffic fatalities are alcohol-related. Use designated drivers,
people who do not drink, to drive other guests home after a holiday party.
Stress
The holiday season is one of the most stressful
times of the year. You can't avoid stress completely, but you can give yourself some relief. Allow enough time to shop rather
than hurry through stores and parking lots. Only plan to do a reasonable number of errands. When shopping, make several trips
out to the car to drop off packages rather than trying to carry too many items. Take time out for yourself. Relax, read, or
enjoy your favorite hobby at your own pace.
Permission to reprint granted by the National Safety
Council, a membership organization dedicated to protecting life and promoting health.
Source: "Holiday Safety Tips." National
Safety Council. 31 October 2007.
< http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/holseasn.htm>.
Family Support Group News
Dear JPJ Families and Friends,
I hope this newsletter finds you all well rested and having spent
quality time with your sailors. I also hope that you are all safe after the wild fires devastated San Diego
County. We will be announcing the new day and time shortly. Thank you to all of you who took the time to vote. I will be securing a location for this meeting and future
meetings this week.
With such a quick turn-around for the ship we will be planning
a lot of activities for the coming months so I hope you will join us at the meeting and maybe even sign up for a committee
or two. We have a lot of funds left from the shoebox auction so we will be able to plan more activities for the upcoming deployment.
We of course will also be discussing future fund raising activities too so that we can keep the fun coming.
Hope you all have a great month!
Julie Gushlaw, JPJ FSG President
Fsg_53@yahoo.com
Navy
Trivia:
What term is used to refer to the Chief’s
Mess?
A. The Galley
B. The Forbidden Territory
C. The Goat locker
D. The Head
Save the Dates!
November is National Diabetes Month : American Diabetes Association calls for greater awareness to the 75 million Americans
who have diabetes or are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes
What
Diabetes has
reached epidemic proportions in the United States and around the world. One in four Americans has diabetes or is at risk for
developing type 2 diabetes. Every week during American Diabetes Month this November, the American Diabetes Association (ADA)
will highlight these “Many Faces of Diabetes.”
- Caregivers (November 1-3) Supporting a
loved one with diabetes can present its own unique challenges.
- Employees (November 4-10) Promoting healthy
lifestyles in the workplace can help to prevent type 2 diabetes and its complications, saving companies thousands of dollars
a year.
- Diabetes around the world (November 11-17)
Worldwide over 246 million people have diabetes. By 2020, that number is expected to rise to 380 million.
- At-risk populations (November 18-24) One
in two minorities born in 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime if current trends continue.
- Youth and Type 1 Diabetes (November 25-30)
Youth diagnosed with type 1 diabetes have the most urgent need for care. The new ADA Planet D campaign will provide resources
and networking to those youth and their families.
In addition,
the ADA will recognize the “Many Faces of Diabetes” worldwide on World Diabetes Day:
- World Diabetes Day - The ADA is a proud
supporter of the United Nations (UN) Resolution on Diabetes, which was driven by the International Diabetes Federation. The
Resolution invites supporters to fight the diabetes epidemic through public awareness and the development of policies for
the prevention, treatment, and care of the disease. The UN issued World Diabetes Day for November 14. Contact ADA to speak
with an expert about the global diabetes epidemic, particularly as it relates to the growing prevalence in the U.S.
Who
ADA is the
leading non-profit health organization dedicated to preventing and curing diabetes and to improving the lives of the nearly
21 million children and adults currently living with the disease.
When
November 2007
Why
Diabetes is
the fifth leading cause of death by disease and currently has no cure. Greater awareness can prevent development
of type 2 diabetes and diabetes complications.
Source: "
November is American Diabetes Month." American Diabetes Association. 31 October 2007. < http://www.diabetes.org/pr-american-diabetes-month-alert-092607.jsp>.
Navy Trivia Answer: C
GOAT LOCKER - Entertainment on liberty took many forms,
mostly depending on the coast and opportunity. One incident which became tradition was at a Navy-Army football game. In early
sailing years, livestock would travel on ships, providing the crew fresh milk, meats, and eggs, as well as serving as ships'
mascots. One pet, a goat named El Cid (meaning Chief) was the mascot aboard the USS New York. When its crew attended the fourth
Navy-Army football game in 1893, they took El Cid to the game, which resulted in the West Pointers losing. El Cid (The Chief)
was offered shore duty at Annapolis and became the Navy's mascot. This is believed to be the source of the old Navy term,
"Goat Locker."
Source: Smith Sr., Daniel. "Navy Historical Facts and Trivia." State
Guard Association of the United States. 4 September 2007. <http://www.sgaus.org/hist_fac.htm >.
TOP TEN SAFE TURKEY TIPS
SEPARATE FOODS - Don’t cross-contaminate
1. When you shop, keep the turkey away from
other foods in your shopping cart.
2. Place the turkey below other foods in your
refrigerator in order to prevent other foods from becoming contaminated with juices from the turkey.
3. Use a separate cutting boards for cooked
foods and raw foods.
4. Never put the cooked turkey on the unwashed
plate that previously held the uncooked turkey.
CLEAN your hands and food surfaces often.
1. Wash your hands with hot soapy water before
you touch the turkey and after you use the bathroom, change diapers, and play with pets.
2. Wash all cutting boards, dishes, kitchen
tools and counter tops with hot soapy water after you finish fixing the turkey.
COOK foods to safe temperatures.
1. Cook the turkey thoroughly. Use a food
thermometer to check for doneness.
2. Cook whole turkey unstuffed (or dark meat
only) to 180°F
3. Cook a turkey breast to 170°F
CHILL foods promptly.
1. It is best to thaw the turkey in the refrigerator,
NOT at room temperature.
Thaw a whole turkey in the
refrigerator.
8 to 12 pounds |
1 to 2 days |
12 to 16 pounds |
2 to 3 days |
16 to 20 pounds |
3 to 4 days |
20 to 24 pounds |
4 to 5 days |
In a pinch you can also thaw the turkey in cold water. Cook the thawed turkey
immediately.
• Put prepared foods and leftover
turkey in the refrigerator within two hours.
• Split large amounts of leftovers
into small bowls and cool them in the refrigerator.
Source: " TOP TEN SAFE TURKEY TIPS." City of Newton’s Health and Human Services Department. 31 October 2007.
<
http://www.ci.newton.ma.us/Health/turkey_safe.pdf >.
CONTACT
YOUR SAILOR:
Sailors
love snail mail! Although we have the convenience of email, don’t forget
to send letters and packages to your loved one at sea! Send mail to:
Service Member’s
Name
USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53)
FPO AP 96669-1271
Remember…sailors love snail mail!
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October 2007 ISSUE 10
CO’s Corner
Greetings to the JOHN PAUL JONES family,
As I sit and write
my latest installment for the OMBUDSMAN Newsletter, the JPJ finds itself in that unique spot of the deployment when we transit
past the international date line. When JPJ deployed and transited west, the crew
lost a day as time “skipped forward” 24 hours. On the way home, we
find ourselves living Thursday, 20 September twice. A true Groundhog Day! But
this is good news, since it means we are quickly making it home to you. In fact,
as every hour passes we’re about 20 nm closer.
During my last report we were on the eve of beginning
an Exercise known as MALABAR. This exercise is annually hosted by the Indian
Navy, but this year they featured it twice. We participated in the second exercise,
and it was the largest exercise ever conducted between our two navies. We operated
with ships from India, Australia, Singapore and Japan as well as the KITTY HAWK Carrier Strike Group. While MALABAR did not likely garner a lot of press back home, it was a very big deal over on the other
side of the world, and we were very fortunate to get this special opportunity.
Just as we were about to begin our final MALABAR
event, an evening underway replenishment with the USNS PECOS, we were ordered to immediately turn around and start heading
home at best speed to rejoin the NIMITZ Strike Group to transit the Straits of Malacca, Balabac and Surigao. Surigao Strait is the site of one of the U.S. Navy’s most historic victories, the Battle of Leyte
Gulf, when U.S. naval forces thwarted a Japanese offensive intent on defeating MacArthur’s return to the Philippines.
Once clear of the Strait of Malacca, we commenced
a two week assessment called ULTRA-S PLUS. During ULTRA-S PLUS, inspectors from
ATG MIDPAC, San Diego, CCDG11 and CDS 23 tested us in every imaginable “warfare area”. Air, surface and sub-surface threats, command and control, communications, maintenance, damage control,
engineering, ballistic missile defense, strike warfare, medical, seamanship and navigation equipment and watch standers were
flexed. The sailors of JOHN PAUL JONES performed superbly across the board and
received numerous accolades that mentioned our technical warfighting prowess as well as their high morale and hospitality. JPJ really showed what we were all about at ULTRA.
You should be rightfully proud of your JPJ sailors, they performed magnificently.
We are about a week away from home. The crew has worked hard and is “detailing” the ship so it looks great upon arrival. The pride will show through as we pull into San Diego Bay to our family and friends. See you soon!
Christopher K. Barnes
CDR, USN
Commanding Officer
CMC’s
Corner
Hello JOHN PAUL JONES Family and Friends,
September started off with ULTRA S, inspection of every area of the ship capabilities being inspected.
Of course JPJ Sailors breezed right through this inspection, I’m extremely proud to be working with such an awesome
crew! On 23 September we
embarked 60 Tiger Cruise members to enjoy the return trip to San Diego to experience the everyday life of their Sailor. Speaking with a lot of the Tigers they are thrill to be here and can’t
believe what the Sailors do on day-to-day basis. The greatest experience of all was pulling into our favorite port of
all, HOME and seeing all the families and friends on the pier.
I would like to personally recognize some outstanding
JPJ Sailors on their recent achievements. Good job shipmates and keep up the great work!
Senior Sailor of the Quarter: NC1(SW) Oliverio
Junior Sailor of the Quarter: FC2(SW) Haupt
Bluejacket of the Quarter: BMSN Pietras
Navy Achievement Medal:
LTJG Hessell
LTJG
White
EMC(SW) Cabigas EM1(SW) Roque
CTT2(SW) Davis
Flag Letter of Commendation:
PS2(SW) Miller
OS2(SW)
Inocencio
CS3 Seguramartinez OS3 Fisher
GSM3 Zuber
GSE3(SW)
Mousavi
CSSN Alidio
SHSN
Alvarez
HTFN Chase
GSMFN
Feliciano
GSMFN Ferguson CSSN Gardner
GSMFN Verdugo
Advancement:
FC3 Camales
Good Conduct Medal:
GSEC(SW) Johnston
PS2(SW)
Gonzalez
OS2 Fox IT2(SW) Johnson
FC2(SW) Phillips
CS2(SW)
Bernal
STG3 Barrett
DC3
Dail
HT3 Turner
TM3(SW)
Emerick
STG3 Freeman
Enlisted Surface Warfare Qualification:
DC2(SW) Hawkins
GM2(SW) Lafferty
TM3(SW) Emerick
EN2(SW) Evans
GSE3(SW) Mousavi
FC2(SW) Yoder
OS2(SW) Smith
IT1(SW) Scott
SK1(SW) Roberts
GM1(SW) Anderson
GMSN(SW) Shaver
Engineering Officer of the Watch:
GSM1(SW) DeLeon
Officer of the Deck:
GSM1(SW) Vick
Announcing new JPJ Baby:
FC2 Swensen’s wife Arelisa gave birth to their son
Kyler on 15SEP07.
Very Respectfully,
CMDCM(SW) Karol M. Kramer
CMDCM(SW) Karol M. Kramer
Command Master Chief
OMBUDSMAN’S
CORNER
Happy Homecoming JPJ Sailors, Families, and Friends!
I know everyone is excited to have their Sailor
home and thankful that he or she
is well and safe.
As your families return to some resemblance of normalcy please
remember to be patient with one another-a feat
that is sometimes hard to do. Both Sailors and families have worked hard throughout
the past deployment and patience will be required on both sides.
Congratulations go out to our new Chiefs and
their families! They have worked hard for their promotions and I wish them the
best.
October is Family History Month and a great time
to go over family history and stories with your family members. You can do a
lot of things to pass along your family’s heritage, including making a book of traditions, trace your genealogy, or
even create your own family’s website. Family and tradition are important
parts of the Navy because even though there is a lot of change that occurs in a Navy family’s life, the family usually
remains constant.
October is also the month for Halloween which
is loved by many children (and even some parents) for the tricks and treats that are usually involved. Please make sure that you and your family remain safe on Halloween by following the safety rules given
by the American Red Cross, which are found later in this newsletter. Above all,
the use of common sense and “listening to your gut” if something seems odd are important to keep both children
and adults safe.
A big thanks goes out to the Sailors and to the
Family Support Group for all that they do! The Sailors have worked hard and even
managed to help raise money for the FSG through a shoebox auction. The FSG members
have been great at supporting one another, creating shoeboxes, and planning great events throughout the past deployment. While many have contributed to the FSG I want to extend my thanks to: Diane Barnes
as advisor, Julie Gushlaw as president, Alli Barrett as VP, Linda Torrez as Secretary, Melissa Poole and Darla Nydegger as
Treasurers, Wendy Gaydos and Kirsten Duncan as Homecoming Chairs, Angie Miller as both Photography Chair and Night Before
Chair, and last but not least Jolene Mitchell as both United through Reading and Hospitality Chairs. Thank you so much for all of your help and hard work. It is
greatly appreciated by a large number of people!
Another huge thanks goes out to the VFW Post
1512 and especially their Commanding Officer, JJ Vojtas. They have been a great
asset to the FSG and me, and their support and help is greatly appreciated.
I hope you all have a fun yet safe Halloween!
Heather Cox
Command Ombudsman
USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53)
(619) 743-5416 OMB line
1-866-310-4650 Careline
jpjombudsman@yahoo.com
http://jpjfamilynews.tripod.com
Family Support Group News
JPJ Families and Friends,
Wow, homecoming is finally here. The night-before
party and homecoming celebrations were fantastic! It was a pleasure to meet so many people and put faces to names. I would
like to thank the night-before and homecoming committees for all of the hard work they put in the past couple of months preparing
for the events. A special thanks to the committee chairs, Angie Miller (night-before) and Wendy Gaydos and Kirsten Duncan
(homecoming) for their perseverance.
As many of you know already the October meeting
has been canceled due to leave periods and stand-down. The FSG is in the process of voting a new day and time in for the meetings
and we’ll have something solid before the end of the month.
I hope this newsletter finds you all in good
health and spirits and spending time with you sailors.
Best Wishes to All,
Julie Gushlaw
FSG President
Fsg_53@yahoo.com
Important Contact Information
Phone
Numbers
Ombudsman
Line (619)
743-5416
Careline
1-866-310-4650
Emergency Services: 911
Poison
Control: 800-876-4766
American
Red Cross: (800)
951-5600
Naval Hospital
San Diego ER: 619-532-8274
Naval Medical
Center San Diego Appointment Line:
619-532-8225
Fleet and Family Support: (619) 556-7404
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society: 619-238-1588
USO (San
Diego): 619-235-6503
WIC (Naval
Hospital, SD) 619-583-6051
Emails
Ombudsman:
jpjombudsman@yahoo.com
Family
Support Group: fsg_53@yahoo.com
Hospitality
Committee: jpj_hospitality@yahoo.com
Photography
Committee: jpj_photography@yahoo.com
Navy Trivia:
What term is used to refer to the Chief’s
Mess?
A. The Galley
B. The Forbidden Territory
C. The Goat locker
D. The Head
Save the Dates!
October is Family History Month : October is designated in many U.S. States as "Family
History Month." There has also been a push in recent years to have it designated at the national level. "Millions of Americans
are researching the history of their families," said Senator Orrin G. Hatch, the Utah Republican who first brought the Family
History Month resolution before the U.S. Congress. "Experts say that in the United States, genealogy is now the second most
popular hobby next to gardening." While the resolution's status has stagnated, genealogists across the United States have
still adopted the month of October as their own, sponsoring a wide variety of special events, workshops and activities focused
on family history.
This explosion of interest in family history is due,
in part, to the advent of the Internet. It is estimated that more than two million
separate Web sites are devoted to genealogy. Have you joined the craze? Celebrate Family History Month with your family with
these ten wonderful ways to craft and commemorate your past:
1. Get Started Tracing Your Family Tree
2. Create a Family
Cookbook
3. Record Family
Stories
4. Uncover Your Family
Health History
5. Scrapbook Your
Family History
6. Take A Trip Back
in Time
7. Play Detective
8. Craft a Heritage
Gift
9. A Year of Family
Pictures
10. Start a Family Web
Site
No matter how busy you are, make some time during Family History Month -- and year round -- to enjoy your family
and heritage!
Source: Powell, Kimberly.
"10 Ways to Celebrate Family
History Month." About.com:Geneology. 3 August 2007.
< http://genealogy.about.com/cs/holidays/a/family_history.htm
>.
Navy Trivia Answer: C
GOAT LOCKER - Entertainment on liberty took many forms,
mostly depending on the coast and opportunity. One incident which became tradition was at a Navy-Army football game. In early
sailing years, livestock would travel on ships, providing the crew fresh milk, meats, and eggs, as well as serving as ships'
mascots. One pet, a goat named El Cid (meaning Chief) was the mascot aboard the USS New York. When its crew attended the fourth
Navy-Army football game in 1893, they took El Cid to the game, which resulted in the West Pointers losing. El Cid (The Chief)
was offered shore duty at Annapolis and became the Navy's mascot. This is believed to be the source of the old Navy term,
"Goat Locker."
Source: Smith Sr., Daniel. "Navy Historical Facts and Trivia." State
Guard Association of the United States. 25 July 2007. <http://www.sgaus.org/hist_fac.htm >.
Halloween Safety
Tips from the American Red Cross
With witches, goblins, and super-heroes
descending on neighborhoods across America, the American Red Cross offers parents some safety tips to help prepare their children
for a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treat holiday. Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some
common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun.
- Walk, slither, and sneak on sidewalks, not
in the street.
- Look both ways before crossing the street
to check for cars, trucks, and low-flying brooms.
- Cross the street only at corners.
- Don't hide or cross the street between parked
cars.
- Wear light-colored or reflective-type clothing
so you are more visible. (And remember to put reflective tape on bikes, skateboards, and brooms, too!)
- Plan your route and share it with your family.
If possible, have an adult go with you.
- Carry a flashlight to light your way.
- Keep away from open fires and candles. (Costumes
can be extremely flammable.)
- Visit homes that have the porch light on.
- Accept your treats at the door and never go
into a stranger's house.
- Use face paint rather than masks or things
that will cover your eyes.
- Be cautious of animals and strangers.
- Have a grown-up inspect your treats before
eating. And don't eat candy if the package is already opened. Small, hard pieces of candy are a choking hazard for young children.
Source: "Health and Safety Tips: October Tips."
American Red Cross. 17 August 2007.<http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/tips/october/octtips.html>.
CONTACT
YOUR SAILOR:
Sailors
love snail mail! Although we have the convenience of email, don’t forget
to send letters and packages to your loved one at sea! Send mail to:
Service Member’s Name
USS JOHN PAUL
JONES (DDG-53)
FPO AP 96669-1271
Remember…sailors love snail mail!
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