FROM THE COrsquoS DESK

MAY 2012 VOLUME 3 ISSUE 5

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

CCC News 3

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OMBUDSMEN MEMOS

4

5

FRG

Chaplins Corner

6

7

Around town

CREW PHOTOS

Milius Frontline

8

9-10

11-13

Deployment re-

sources

14

USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

During the month of April MILIUS had a port visit to Abu Dhabi for seven days where one of the things we accomplished was to host a reception for the American Ambassador to UAE and VADM Fox (C5F) (and of course MILIUS) Attendees included Ambassadors Defense Attacheacutes multiple General and Flag Officers US and foreign military members several UAE business-men and more The entire crew pulled together and worked around the clock preserving and painting the ship preparing food and hosting a terrific party Simultaneously we completed significant repairs on several ship systems The ship looked fantastic and the Ambassador and guests had only great things to say

April 1st was the 119th Birthday of the US Navy Chief Petty Officer Established 1 April 1893

the rank of Chief Petty Officer holds a special place among military ranks From the Chief

Petty Officer Creed In the United States Navy - and only in the United States Navy - the

rank of E7 carries with it unique responsibilities and privileges no other armed force throughout

the world carries nor which grants privileges to itrsquos enlisted personnel comparable to the privi-

leges and responsibilities you are now bound to observe and are expected to fulfillrdquo Happy

Birthday Chiefs

Deployment Fun Facts

Birthday Meals Every month we

recognize those who had a

birthday that month with a

special birthday meal in

their honor frequently in-

cluding surf and turf (like

steak and crab legs) and a

birthday cake

FSAs Every Sailor has to

spend 90 days onboard the

ship as a Food Service

Attendant (FSA) This

duty performed by all Sailors during their first sea tour gives the galley the manpower

to serve meals clean up after process the garbage for the ship and many pore related

tasks

Mail To receive mail at sea first Supply department sends out a mail routing message

telling the Navy where to deliver our mail We then receive mail by helicopter deliv-

ery by underway replenishment ship and when we pull into port There is a careful

line walked between optimizing mail delivery by the fastest means and having our mail

chase us because our schedule changes

Cargo At sea we receive our fuel from underway replenishment ships We also receive

our food cargo and other supplies from these ships but can receive this by either con-

nected replenishment (a tensioned cargo station) or by vertical replenishment

(helicopters carry the cargo over to us)

Bravo Zulus

Excellent Job to CG division and all who participated in the gun shoot yesterday

Congratulations to the following personnel for graduating Naval Security Force Course

ET3 Day CTT2 Alderman STG3 Rybicki STGSN Orduna IT2 McDaniel ET1

Quintana STG3 Merritt STG3 Noh IC3 Dadlez GM2 Ion

Bravo Zulu to the team in MER 2 consisting of GSM1 Hubbard GSM2 Cordova and

GSM3 Garcia They made a critical repair to the shear pins for our attached CRP

FROM THE COrsquoS DESK CONT

VOLUME 3 ISSUE 5 PAGE 2

pump on the port shaft Thursday morning They did a great job on the repairs and got our port shaft fully operational before

flight quarters Well done

Bravo Zulu to the team in MER 2 that rigged out an entire LPAC motor and compressor to the flight deck In San Diego this

would be a job for riggers but here at sea GSM1 Hubbard GSM2 Cordova and GSM3 Garcia showcased their problem

solving skills and their muscles and safely moved 1400 lbs of heavy machinery up two decks and laterally over 150

feet They are taking the extra strain that is needed to make sure we are as self-sustaining as possible here on deployment

Bravo Zulu to EN1 Brooks for his hard work getting one of our plastic waste processors up and running

Bravo Zulu to our EMs and QMs who did a great job rigging our up and over lights in Abu Dhabi The ship looked great and

very welcoming for our reception thanks to their preparation Their quick rigging job also ensured we could accomplish

combat systems testing while inport supporting the shiprsquos overall mission Well done

BZ to QMSN Newbanks for qualifying Quartermaster of the Watch

BZ to ET3 Reinke ET3 Boswell and ET3 McGrath for their tireless efforts resulting in the component level repair two Radar

Repeaters This critical repair aided the Bridge and CIC in safely navigating MILIUS

Well Done to the entire crew on their efforts in Abu Dhabi The ship looked fantastic we completed significant repairs and we

put on a terrific reception Great job by all hands working around the clock to get us ready while still preserving the right

way Supply Department and the duty section with support from many others handled the reception excellently and I re-

ceived many compliments from our distinguished visitors on how good the ship looked and how well my crew did as hosts

Bravo Zulu to GM2 Ion and GM2 Fang for bringing the 5rdquo gun to 100 readiness and correcting a hydraulic leak Their repairs

demonstrated their ownership and dedication to their equipment which will continue to ensure Miliusrsquo success in the future

Bravo Zulu to FC2 Bowman FC2 Minnich and the line coaches for safely running 27 shooters through the M4M14 gun qualifi-

cation today on the flight deck

BZ to the ITmen who were a tremendous help to the radio shack on USS DEXTROUS One of our IT1rsquos was a great help in San

Diego assisting them with hard drive backups and SOPs Then the ITs assisted us again with other complicated comms

checks Going above and beyond the call of duty they helped another ship out with no expectation of payback or recogni-

tion

Bravo Zulu to IT2 McDaniel and IT3 Brinkman for their outstanding job reloading a tactical comms system getting it back up

and running a procedure usually performed by off-ship technical experts Working around the clock for two days they re-

stored this critical system

Congratulations to CTT2 Brower and his wife on the birth of their baby boy Rylan Harley

BZ to GMrsquos FCrsquos and STGrsquos Great Shoot on Killer tomato and all weapons firing for sustainment cross training RCP opera-

tors on CIWS in surface mode executing SCAT quick-draw scenarios training the Crew on weapons familiarization clearing

barrel procedures and weapon safety in the beginning of the week safely and effectively downloading torpedoes firing air

slugs cleaning waxing and uploading torpedoes testing and evaluating differing modes of being active on sonar and verify-

ing range predictions training the war council on Mine Warfare Tomahawkers continuing to work with distance support late

at night when contractors are at work in San Diego and continuing to execute numerous scenarios with a high level of profi-

ciency qualifying 32 personnel in the 9mm ndash all in a weekrsquos work

Well done to the combat information center team (OSs CTs and FCs) in the Ballistic Missile Defense exercise

BZ to EN1 Brooks ENC Arandanas QMC Maxwell and QM2 Mabon for their hard work moving the new 300 pound medical

reefer from the flight deck all the way to medical A trip of nearly 200+ feet squeezing through multiple water tight doors

BZ to SN Pena on being a sharp aft lookout

OPSEC (Operational Security) Notes

No matter how careful you are about operations security if you divulge

information with others not educated in OPSEC it can unintentionally

pose a risk to your Sailors Think before you speak type post or blog

Automated web-search tools make it easy for our adversaries to search all

publicly accessible web pages for information on a particular topic If

several sites leave pieces of sensitive data on the internet anyone who

cares to look can compile a very clear picture of both our operations

and vulnerabilities Avoid posting sensitive information

What is sensitive info Information that could reveal sensitive operations

shiprsquos movement personal information about US citizens and em-

ployees and technological data

Sincerely

CDR Nikki Bufkin

PAGE 3 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

Aloha again MILUS Crew Family amp Friends Career Development Boards (CDBrsquos) are the backbone of a Sailorrsquos career in setting goals and guiding educational courses As a standard CDBrsquos are held for Sailors upon reporting to a com-mand six months onboard 12 months onboard and at 12-month intervals thereafter Special CDBrsquos will be conducted for those on a case-by-case basis Typical topics covered during a CDB include watch-standing qualifi-cations continued education goals advancement shore and long term goals Perform-to-Serve (PTS) Etc Leadership can use CDBrsquos to learn priorities of the Sailor and align the Sailorrsquos priorities to the needs of the Navy It is also helpful to screen personnel for any Special Programs they may be interested in All information recorded at the CDB is submitted into the Career Information Management System (CIMS) where this information will be accessible to future Career Counselors and Leadership when a Sailor transfers to another command One important factor for a Sailor is to ensure their Electronic Ser-vice Record (ESR) is up-to-date with current info Majority of the Navyrsquos programs online use a memberrsquos ESR record to verify eligi-bility for specific programs and without correct information that member may not be qualified If you have any questions please ask your Sailor Aloha and donrsquot forget Motherrsquos Day on May 13th

Sincerely NC1 (SWAW) B Baraoidan

Command Career Counselor

Reenlistments LSC (SWAW) Benedict Gorospe CS2 (SW) Cheikh Sow OS3 (SW) Daroll Dimanche

Navy Commendation Medal LT Betz

Navy Achievement Medal DCC (SW) Jack Enlisted Surface Warfare Pin FC2(SW) Zhihong Lin EN3 (SW) Andres Becker GSE3 (SW) Ting Hu

Flag Letter of Commendation QMSN Barnett GM2 Taylor GM3 Magee GM3 Ortega FC3 Lycan FC3 Sirois FC2 Beard FC2 Skidmore OSSN Kuhn SN Newbanks GSMFN Gadow GSMFR Manabat HTFN Trevino GSMFN Steenburgh GSMFN Quinlan CS2 Bulusan CTTN Spencer CSSN Massanet GSE 3 Hu STG3 Perez CSSN Podrezov

A big BRAVO ZULU to the following Sailors on their recent Reenlist-ments Promotions Advancement and Awards

May 3rd and 4th State Testing for most CA schools May 5th CINCO DE MAYO May 12th FRG Meeting MCYC 11ndash 1pm May 13th MOTHERS DAY May 19th HALFWAY BEACH CELEBRATION Visit miliusfrgorg for all the details May 20th Childrenrsquos Book Fair 10 am to 4pm Visit wwwlmvmacom for more details May 21st MiddleHigh school Transition Workshop 530 to 800 pm Call 619-524-8032 to RSVP and get more details May 28th LABOR DAY Annotates in-port away from home port

mdashPurple highlighted boxes annotate underway periods

PAGE 4

USS Milius

Alii Prae

Me

COME HOME SAFE

Happy Mothers Day to

all our Milius moms

Happy Birthday and Anniversaries to all this month

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

May 2012

MAY

FRG

FRG

12 WAY

Hello MILIUS Families

We hope you are well adjusted into the rhythm of deploy-ment and getting out there enjoying yourselves as much as possible There is always an activity to be doing in San Diego This month we wanted to talk about ldquodeployment bluesrdquo and ways to cope while your sailor is away It is easy to fall into a rut and feel secluded but there are ways to cope and people who you can turn to for support We have mentioned the importance of having a strong support net-work in previous newsletters and sincerely hope you are using it

A few tips are

-Allow imperfections into your life unrealistic ex-pectations will sabotage you Your house doesnrsquot have to be spotless dishes donrsquot have to be done immediately and ice cream or pancakes for dinner are okay too

-Keep it simple if you and your spouse take an annual trip just yourselves or with your children consider doing something on a smaller scale like a day trip to the Zoo or to the Beach Small outings like this do wonders for both you and your family

-Its okay to be upset many military spouses (even us seasoned ones) canrsquot always hold a stiff upper lip and itrsquos sometimes not the best answer Call a friend family mem-ber FFSC or myself or Jeri for a listening ear We are here to support you every step of the way

-Learn to accept help when itrsquos offered Has a neighbor proposed to watch the children for a few hours Say yes Has a relative hinted that hersquoll mow the lawn Say yes Has a friend said shersquod like to bring you a meal Yes Yes Yes Though military spouses are used to doing many things on their ownmdashand doing them wellmdashthe challenges of deployment tax even the most accomplished service membersrsquo spouses If you feel like you canrsquot accept help without providing something in kind simply ask how you can return the favor

OMBUDSMAN MEMO

PAGE 5 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

Ombudsman Info

ombudsman69gmailcom

OMB Phonendash 6194179980

Carelinendash 6193381754

-Open yourself to a new community Are you in-volved in our Family Readiness Group If not please do Make friends with spouses who are in the same boat as you and can better understand what you are going through

-Perspective Instead of spending leisure time at the mall theme parks or the hustle and bustle of a big city focus on areas known for their natural beauty and outdoor activities This gives family members left at home a chance to be in-spired reflect on the eternalmdashand put the current count-down into perspective

-Never lose faith in yourself As military spouses we are some of the toughest people out there Take pride in your spousesrsquo service while not forgetting that you are right alongside in serving with them Take some special time and make it your own

Jeri and I are always available to answer questions point you in the right direction and offer our support We are very proud of how well MILIUS families are handling the stressors of deployment and so should you Take a moment to give yourself a pat on the back

It doesnrsquot matter if this is your first deployment or your fifth each deployment comes with its own unique ups and downs Please utilize your personal support system FRG Ombudsmen and remember to take care of yourself along the way

Your Command Ombudsman Team

Teresa and Jeri

Ombudsman are the Lighthouses for Navy Families Do you know yours

PAGE 6 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

FRG NEWS AND NOTES

May FRG meeting set for May 12 The USS Miliusrsquo monthly Family Readiness Group meeting is scheduled from 11 am to 1 pm May 12 at the Murphy Canyon Youth Center

Save the date for all the latest news and information We also will be putting together a summer banner at the meeting to send to the ship

If yoursquod like to participate in the art project please bring photos quotes stickers or other things you would like use to decorate a blue anchor which will be displayed in the mess deck

MCYC is located at 4867 Santo Road San Diego CA 92124

Will you be bringing your kiddos If so please let us know ASAP

Email the number of children attending with you along with their ages to ussmilius69frggmailcom We need this information so the childcare providers will know what activities to plan

As always your attendance at our meetings and activities will put you in the drawings for First Kiss and First Hug

For more details log onto our website at miliusfrgorg We hope to see you there

The landmark wersquove all been waiting for is just around the corner mdash and we want to party

Wersquore almost there Milius families and the USS Miliusrsquo Family Readiness Group is planning for a party to remember

The FRG will celebrate our deploymentrsquos halfway mark with a beach party from 1 to 5 pm Saturday May 19 at Breakers Beach at the Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado

The celebration will include a giant bounce house for the kids games food socializing and more And of course there will be cake

Each family member who attends will leave with giveaway gifts including the kids

Save the date for the party and please RSVP to the Halfway party by Thursday May 10 by emailing us at ussmil-ius69frggmailcom or by RSVP-ing to our post at miliusfrgorg If you have children that will be attending please also tell us how many will come to the party

For more details log onto our website at miliusfrgorg

FROM THE COrsquoS DESK CONT

VOLUME 3 ISSUE 5 PAGE 2

pump on the port shaft Thursday morning They did a great job on the repairs and got our port shaft fully operational before

flight quarters Well done

Bravo Zulu to the team in MER 2 that rigged out an entire LPAC motor and compressor to the flight deck In San Diego this

would be a job for riggers but here at sea GSM1 Hubbard GSM2 Cordova and GSM3 Garcia showcased their problem

solving skills and their muscles and safely moved 1400 lbs of heavy machinery up two decks and laterally over 150

feet They are taking the extra strain that is needed to make sure we are as self-sustaining as possible here on deployment

Bravo Zulu to EN1 Brooks for his hard work getting one of our plastic waste processors up and running

Bravo Zulu to our EMs and QMs who did a great job rigging our up and over lights in Abu Dhabi The ship looked great and

very welcoming for our reception thanks to their preparation Their quick rigging job also ensured we could accomplish

combat systems testing while inport supporting the shiprsquos overall mission Well done

BZ to QMSN Newbanks for qualifying Quartermaster of the Watch

BZ to ET3 Reinke ET3 Boswell and ET3 McGrath for their tireless efforts resulting in the component level repair two Radar

Repeaters This critical repair aided the Bridge and CIC in safely navigating MILIUS

Well Done to the entire crew on their efforts in Abu Dhabi The ship looked fantastic we completed significant repairs and we

put on a terrific reception Great job by all hands working around the clock to get us ready while still preserving the right

way Supply Department and the duty section with support from many others handled the reception excellently and I re-

ceived many compliments from our distinguished visitors on how good the ship looked and how well my crew did as hosts

Bravo Zulu to GM2 Ion and GM2 Fang for bringing the 5rdquo gun to 100 readiness and correcting a hydraulic leak Their repairs

demonstrated their ownership and dedication to their equipment which will continue to ensure Miliusrsquo success in the future

Bravo Zulu to FC2 Bowman FC2 Minnich and the line coaches for safely running 27 shooters through the M4M14 gun qualifi-

cation today on the flight deck

BZ to the ITmen who were a tremendous help to the radio shack on USS DEXTROUS One of our IT1rsquos was a great help in San

Diego assisting them with hard drive backups and SOPs Then the ITs assisted us again with other complicated comms

checks Going above and beyond the call of duty they helped another ship out with no expectation of payback or recogni-

tion

Bravo Zulu to IT2 McDaniel and IT3 Brinkman for their outstanding job reloading a tactical comms system getting it back up

and running a procedure usually performed by off-ship technical experts Working around the clock for two days they re-

stored this critical system

Congratulations to CTT2 Brower and his wife on the birth of their baby boy Rylan Harley

BZ to GMrsquos FCrsquos and STGrsquos Great Shoot on Killer tomato and all weapons firing for sustainment cross training RCP opera-

tors on CIWS in surface mode executing SCAT quick-draw scenarios training the Crew on weapons familiarization clearing

barrel procedures and weapon safety in the beginning of the week safely and effectively downloading torpedoes firing air

slugs cleaning waxing and uploading torpedoes testing and evaluating differing modes of being active on sonar and verify-

ing range predictions training the war council on Mine Warfare Tomahawkers continuing to work with distance support late

at night when contractors are at work in San Diego and continuing to execute numerous scenarios with a high level of profi-

ciency qualifying 32 personnel in the 9mm ndash all in a weekrsquos work

Well done to the combat information center team (OSs CTs and FCs) in the Ballistic Missile Defense exercise

BZ to EN1 Brooks ENC Arandanas QMC Maxwell and QM2 Mabon for their hard work moving the new 300 pound medical

reefer from the flight deck all the way to medical A trip of nearly 200+ feet squeezing through multiple water tight doors

BZ to SN Pena on being a sharp aft lookout

OPSEC (Operational Security) Notes

No matter how careful you are about operations security if you divulge

information with others not educated in OPSEC it can unintentionally

pose a risk to your Sailors Think before you speak type post or blog

Automated web-search tools make it easy for our adversaries to search all

publicly accessible web pages for information on a particular topic If

several sites leave pieces of sensitive data on the internet anyone who

cares to look can compile a very clear picture of both our operations

and vulnerabilities Avoid posting sensitive information

What is sensitive info Information that could reveal sensitive operations

shiprsquos movement personal information about US citizens and em-

ployees and technological data

Sincerely

CDR Nikki Bufkin

PAGE 3 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

Aloha again MILUS Crew Family amp Friends Career Development Boards (CDBrsquos) are the backbone of a Sailorrsquos career in setting goals and guiding educational courses As a standard CDBrsquos are held for Sailors upon reporting to a com-mand six months onboard 12 months onboard and at 12-month intervals thereafter Special CDBrsquos will be conducted for those on a case-by-case basis Typical topics covered during a CDB include watch-standing qualifi-cations continued education goals advancement shore and long term goals Perform-to-Serve (PTS) Etc Leadership can use CDBrsquos to learn priorities of the Sailor and align the Sailorrsquos priorities to the needs of the Navy It is also helpful to screen personnel for any Special Programs they may be interested in All information recorded at the CDB is submitted into the Career Information Management System (CIMS) where this information will be accessible to future Career Counselors and Leadership when a Sailor transfers to another command One important factor for a Sailor is to ensure their Electronic Ser-vice Record (ESR) is up-to-date with current info Majority of the Navyrsquos programs online use a memberrsquos ESR record to verify eligi-bility for specific programs and without correct information that member may not be qualified If you have any questions please ask your Sailor Aloha and donrsquot forget Motherrsquos Day on May 13th

Sincerely NC1 (SWAW) B Baraoidan

Command Career Counselor

Reenlistments LSC (SWAW) Benedict Gorospe CS2 (SW) Cheikh Sow OS3 (SW) Daroll Dimanche

Navy Commendation Medal LT Betz

Navy Achievement Medal DCC (SW) Jack Enlisted Surface Warfare Pin FC2(SW) Zhihong Lin EN3 (SW) Andres Becker GSE3 (SW) Ting Hu

Flag Letter of Commendation QMSN Barnett GM2 Taylor GM3 Magee GM3 Ortega FC3 Lycan FC3 Sirois FC2 Beard FC2 Skidmore OSSN Kuhn SN Newbanks GSMFN Gadow GSMFR Manabat HTFN Trevino GSMFN Steenburgh GSMFN Quinlan CS2 Bulusan CTTN Spencer CSSN Massanet GSE 3 Hu STG3 Perez CSSN Podrezov

A big BRAVO ZULU to the following Sailors on their recent Reenlist-ments Promotions Advancement and Awards

May 3rd and 4th State Testing for most CA schools May 5th CINCO DE MAYO May 12th FRG Meeting MCYC 11ndash 1pm May 13th MOTHERS DAY May 19th HALFWAY BEACH CELEBRATION Visit miliusfrgorg for all the details May 20th Childrenrsquos Book Fair 10 am to 4pm Visit wwwlmvmacom for more details May 21st MiddleHigh school Transition Workshop 530 to 800 pm Call 619-524-8032 to RSVP and get more details May 28th LABOR DAY Annotates in-port away from home port

mdashPurple highlighted boxes annotate underway periods

PAGE 4

USS Milius

Alii Prae

Me

COME HOME SAFE

Happy Mothers Day to

all our Milius moms

Happy Birthday and Anniversaries to all this month

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

May 2012

MAY

FRG

FRG

12 WAY

Hello MILIUS Families

We hope you are well adjusted into the rhythm of deploy-ment and getting out there enjoying yourselves as much as possible There is always an activity to be doing in San Diego This month we wanted to talk about ldquodeployment bluesrdquo and ways to cope while your sailor is away It is easy to fall into a rut and feel secluded but there are ways to cope and people who you can turn to for support We have mentioned the importance of having a strong support net-work in previous newsletters and sincerely hope you are using it

A few tips are

-Allow imperfections into your life unrealistic ex-pectations will sabotage you Your house doesnrsquot have to be spotless dishes donrsquot have to be done immediately and ice cream or pancakes for dinner are okay too

-Keep it simple if you and your spouse take an annual trip just yourselves or with your children consider doing something on a smaller scale like a day trip to the Zoo or to the Beach Small outings like this do wonders for both you and your family

-Its okay to be upset many military spouses (even us seasoned ones) canrsquot always hold a stiff upper lip and itrsquos sometimes not the best answer Call a friend family mem-ber FFSC or myself or Jeri for a listening ear We are here to support you every step of the way

-Learn to accept help when itrsquos offered Has a neighbor proposed to watch the children for a few hours Say yes Has a relative hinted that hersquoll mow the lawn Say yes Has a friend said shersquod like to bring you a meal Yes Yes Yes Though military spouses are used to doing many things on their ownmdashand doing them wellmdashthe challenges of deployment tax even the most accomplished service membersrsquo spouses If you feel like you canrsquot accept help without providing something in kind simply ask how you can return the favor

OMBUDSMAN MEMO

PAGE 5 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

Ombudsman Info

ombudsman69gmailcom

OMB Phonendash 6194179980

Carelinendash 6193381754

-Open yourself to a new community Are you in-volved in our Family Readiness Group If not please do Make friends with spouses who are in the same boat as you and can better understand what you are going through

-Perspective Instead of spending leisure time at the mall theme parks or the hustle and bustle of a big city focus on areas known for their natural beauty and outdoor activities This gives family members left at home a chance to be in-spired reflect on the eternalmdashand put the current count-down into perspective

-Never lose faith in yourself As military spouses we are some of the toughest people out there Take pride in your spousesrsquo service while not forgetting that you are right alongside in serving with them Take some special time and make it your own

Jeri and I are always available to answer questions point you in the right direction and offer our support We are very proud of how well MILIUS families are handling the stressors of deployment and so should you Take a moment to give yourself a pat on the back

It doesnrsquot matter if this is your first deployment or your fifth each deployment comes with its own unique ups and downs Please utilize your personal support system FRG Ombudsmen and remember to take care of yourself along the way

Your Command Ombudsman Team

Teresa and Jeri

Ombudsman are the Lighthouses for Navy Families Do you know yours

PAGE 6 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

FRG NEWS AND NOTES

May FRG meeting set for May 12 The USS Miliusrsquo monthly Family Readiness Group meeting is scheduled from 11 am to 1 pm May 12 at the Murphy Canyon Youth Center

Save the date for all the latest news and information We also will be putting together a summer banner at the meeting to send to the ship

If yoursquod like to participate in the art project please bring photos quotes stickers or other things you would like use to decorate a blue anchor which will be displayed in the mess deck

MCYC is located at 4867 Santo Road San Diego CA 92124

Will you be bringing your kiddos If so please let us know ASAP

Email the number of children attending with you along with their ages to ussmilius69frggmailcom We need this information so the childcare providers will know what activities to plan

As always your attendance at our meetings and activities will put you in the drawings for First Kiss and First Hug

For more details log onto our website at miliusfrgorg We hope to see you there

The landmark wersquove all been waiting for is just around the corner mdash and we want to party

Wersquore almost there Milius families and the USS Miliusrsquo Family Readiness Group is planning for a party to remember

The FRG will celebrate our deploymentrsquos halfway mark with a beach party from 1 to 5 pm Saturday May 19 at Breakers Beach at the Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado

The celebration will include a giant bounce house for the kids games food socializing and more And of course there will be cake

Each family member who attends will leave with giveaway gifts including the kids

Save the date for the party and please RSVP to the Halfway party by Thursday May 10 by emailing us at ussmil-ius69frggmailcom or by RSVP-ing to our post at miliusfrgorg If you have children that will be attending please also tell us how many will come to the party

For more details log onto our website at miliusfrgorg

PAGE 3 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

Aloha again MILUS Crew Family amp Friends Career Development Boards (CDBrsquos) are the backbone of a Sailorrsquos career in setting goals and guiding educational courses As a standard CDBrsquos are held for Sailors upon reporting to a com-mand six months onboard 12 months onboard and at 12-month intervals thereafter Special CDBrsquos will be conducted for those on a case-by-case basis Typical topics covered during a CDB include watch-standing qualifi-cations continued education goals advancement shore and long term goals Perform-to-Serve (PTS) Etc Leadership can use CDBrsquos to learn priorities of the Sailor and align the Sailorrsquos priorities to the needs of the Navy It is also helpful to screen personnel for any Special Programs they may be interested in All information recorded at the CDB is submitted into the Career Information Management System (CIMS) where this information will be accessible to future Career Counselors and Leadership when a Sailor transfers to another command One important factor for a Sailor is to ensure their Electronic Ser-vice Record (ESR) is up-to-date with current info Majority of the Navyrsquos programs online use a memberrsquos ESR record to verify eligi-bility for specific programs and without correct information that member may not be qualified If you have any questions please ask your Sailor Aloha and donrsquot forget Motherrsquos Day on May 13th

Sincerely NC1 (SWAW) B Baraoidan

Command Career Counselor

Reenlistments LSC (SWAW) Benedict Gorospe CS2 (SW) Cheikh Sow OS3 (SW) Daroll Dimanche

Navy Commendation Medal LT Betz

Navy Achievement Medal DCC (SW) Jack Enlisted Surface Warfare Pin FC2(SW) Zhihong Lin EN3 (SW) Andres Becker GSE3 (SW) Ting Hu

Flag Letter of Commendation QMSN Barnett GM2 Taylor GM3 Magee GM3 Ortega FC3 Lycan FC3 Sirois FC2 Beard FC2 Skidmore OSSN Kuhn SN Newbanks GSMFN Gadow GSMFR Manabat HTFN Trevino GSMFN Steenburgh GSMFN Quinlan CS2 Bulusan CTTN Spencer CSSN Massanet GSE 3 Hu STG3 Perez CSSN Podrezov

A big BRAVO ZULU to the following Sailors on their recent Reenlist-ments Promotions Advancement and Awards

May 3rd and 4th State Testing for most CA schools May 5th CINCO DE MAYO May 12th FRG Meeting MCYC 11ndash 1pm May 13th MOTHERS DAY May 19th HALFWAY BEACH CELEBRATION Visit miliusfrgorg for all the details May 20th Childrenrsquos Book Fair 10 am to 4pm Visit wwwlmvmacom for more details May 21st MiddleHigh school Transition Workshop 530 to 800 pm Call 619-524-8032 to RSVP and get more details May 28th LABOR DAY Annotates in-port away from home port

mdashPurple highlighted boxes annotate underway periods

PAGE 4

USS Milius

Alii Prae

Me

COME HOME SAFE

Happy Mothers Day to

all our Milius moms

Happy Birthday and Anniversaries to all this month

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

May 2012

MAY

FRG

FRG

12 WAY

Hello MILIUS Families

We hope you are well adjusted into the rhythm of deploy-ment and getting out there enjoying yourselves as much as possible There is always an activity to be doing in San Diego This month we wanted to talk about ldquodeployment bluesrdquo and ways to cope while your sailor is away It is easy to fall into a rut and feel secluded but there are ways to cope and people who you can turn to for support We have mentioned the importance of having a strong support net-work in previous newsletters and sincerely hope you are using it

A few tips are

-Allow imperfections into your life unrealistic ex-pectations will sabotage you Your house doesnrsquot have to be spotless dishes donrsquot have to be done immediately and ice cream or pancakes for dinner are okay too

-Keep it simple if you and your spouse take an annual trip just yourselves or with your children consider doing something on a smaller scale like a day trip to the Zoo or to the Beach Small outings like this do wonders for both you and your family

-Its okay to be upset many military spouses (even us seasoned ones) canrsquot always hold a stiff upper lip and itrsquos sometimes not the best answer Call a friend family mem-ber FFSC or myself or Jeri for a listening ear We are here to support you every step of the way

-Learn to accept help when itrsquos offered Has a neighbor proposed to watch the children for a few hours Say yes Has a relative hinted that hersquoll mow the lawn Say yes Has a friend said shersquod like to bring you a meal Yes Yes Yes Though military spouses are used to doing many things on their ownmdashand doing them wellmdashthe challenges of deployment tax even the most accomplished service membersrsquo spouses If you feel like you canrsquot accept help without providing something in kind simply ask how you can return the favor

OMBUDSMAN MEMO

PAGE 5 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

Ombudsman Info

ombudsman69gmailcom

OMB Phonendash 6194179980

Carelinendash 6193381754

-Open yourself to a new community Are you in-volved in our Family Readiness Group If not please do Make friends with spouses who are in the same boat as you and can better understand what you are going through

-Perspective Instead of spending leisure time at the mall theme parks or the hustle and bustle of a big city focus on areas known for their natural beauty and outdoor activities This gives family members left at home a chance to be in-spired reflect on the eternalmdashand put the current count-down into perspective

-Never lose faith in yourself As military spouses we are some of the toughest people out there Take pride in your spousesrsquo service while not forgetting that you are right alongside in serving with them Take some special time and make it your own

Jeri and I are always available to answer questions point you in the right direction and offer our support We are very proud of how well MILIUS families are handling the stressors of deployment and so should you Take a moment to give yourself a pat on the back

It doesnrsquot matter if this is your first deployment or your fifth each deployment comes with its own unique ups and downs Please utilize your personal support system FRG Ombudsmen and remember to take care of yourself along the way

Your Command Ombudsman Team

Teresa and Jeri

Ombudsman are the Lighthouses for Navy Families Do you know yours

PAGE 6 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

FRG NEWS AND NOTES

May FRG meeting set for May 12 The USS Miliusrsquo monthly Family Readiness Group meeting is scheduled from 11 am to 1 pm May 12 at the Murphy Canyon Youth Center

Save the date for all the latest news and information We also will be putting together a summer banner at the meeting to send to the ship

If yoursquod like to participate in the art project please bring photos quotes stickers or other things you would like use to decorate a blue anchor which will be displayed in the mess deck

MCYC is located at 4867 Santo Road San Diego CA 92124

Will you be bringing your kiddos If so please let us know ASAP

Email the number of children attending with you along with their ages to ussmilius69frggmailcom We need this information so the childcare providers will know what activities to plan

As always your attendance at our meetings and activities will put you in the drawings for First Kiss and First Hug

For more details log onto our website at miliusfrgorg We hope to see you there

The landmark wersquove all been waiting for is just around the corner mdash and we want to party

Wersquore almost there Milius families and the USS Miliusrsquo Family Readiness Group is planning for a party to remember

The FRG will celebrate our deploymentrsquos halfway mark with a beach party from 1 to 5 pm Saturday May 19 at Breakers Beach at the Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado

The celebration will include a giant bounce house for the kids games food socializing and more And of course there will be cake

Each family member who attends will leave with giveaway gifts including the kids

Save the date for the party and please RSVP to the Halfway party by Thursday May 10 by emailing us at ussmil-ius69frggmailcom or by RSVP-ing to our post at miliusfrgorg If you have children that will be attending please also tell us how many will come to the party

For more details log onto our website at miliusfrgorg

May 3rd and 4th State Testing for most CA schools May 5th CINCO DE MAYO May 12th FRG Meeting MCYC 11ndash 1pm May 13th MOTHERS DAY May 19th HALFWAY BEACH CELEBRATION Visit miliusfrgorg for all the details May 20th Childrenrsquos Book Fair 10 am to 4pm Visit wwwlmvmacom for more details May 21st MiddleHigh school Transition Workshop 530 to 800 pm Call 619-524-8032 to RSVP and get more details May 28th LABOR DAY Annotates in-port away from home port

mdashPurple highlighted boxes annotate underway periods

PAGE 4

USS Milius

Alii Prae

Me

COME HOME SAFE

Happy Mothers Day to

all our Milius moms

Happy Birthday and Anniversaries to all this month

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

May 2012

MAY

FRG

FRG

12 WAY

Hello MILIUS Families

We hope you are well adjusted into the rhythm of deploy-ment and getting out there enjoying yourselves as much as possible There is always an activity to be doing in San Diego This month we wanted to talk about ldquodeployment bluesrdquo and ways to cope while your sailor is away It is easy to fall into a rut and feel secluded but there are ways to cope and people who you can turn to for support We have mentioned the importance of having a strong support net-work in previous newsletters and sincerely hope you are using it

A few tips are

-Allow imperfections into your life unrealistic ex-pectations will sabotage you Your house doesnrsquot have to be spotless dishes donrsquot have to be done immediately and ice cream or pancakes for dinner are okay too

-Keep it simple if you and your spouse take an annual trip just yourselves or with your children consider doing something on a smaller scale like a day trip to the Zoo or to the Beach Small outings like this do wonders for both you and your family

-Its okay to be upset many military spouses (even us seasoned ones) canrsquot always hold a stiff upper lip and itrsquos sometimes not the best answer Call a friend family mem-ber FFSC or myself or Jeri for a listening ear We are here to support you every step of the way

-Learn to accept help when itrsquos offered Has a neighbor proposed to watch the children for a few hours Say yes Has a relative hinted that hersquoll mow the lawn Say yes Has a friend said shersquod like to bring you a meal Yes Yes Yes Though military spouses are used to doing many things on their ownmdashand doing them wellmdashthe challenges of deployment tax even the most accomplished service membersrsquo spouses If you feel like you canrsquot accept help without providing something in kind simply ask how you can return the favor

OMBUDSMAN MEMO

PAGE 5 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

Ombudsman Info

ombudsman69gmailcom

OMB Phonendash 6194179980

Carelinendash 6193381754

-Open yourself to a new community Are you in-volved in our Family Readiness Group If not please do Make friends with spouses who are in the same boat as you and can better understand what you are going through

-Perspective Instead of spending leisure time at the mall theme parks or the hustle and bustle of a big city focus on areas known for their natural beauty and outdoor activities This gives family members left at home a chance to be in-spired reflect on the eternalmdashand put the current count-down into perspective

-Never lose faith in yourself As military spouses we are some of the toughest people out there Take pride in your spousesrsquo service while not forgetting that you are right alongside in serving with them Take some special time and make it your own

Jeri and I are always available to answer questions point you in the right direction and offer our support We are very proud of how well MILIUS families are handling the stressors of deployment and so should you Take a moment to give yourself a pat on the back

It doesnrsquot matter if this is your first deployment or your fifth each deployment comes with its own unique ups and downs Please utilize your personal support system FRG Ombudsmen and remember to take care of yourself along the way

Your Command Ombudsman Team

Teresa and Jeri

Ombudsman are the Lighthouses for Navy Families Do you know yours

PAGE 6 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

FRG NEWS AND NOTES

May FRG meeting set for May 12 The USS Miliusrsquo monthly Family Readiness Group meeting is scheduled from 11 am to 1 pm May 12 at the Murphy Canyon Youth Center

Save the date for all the latest news and information We also will be putting together a summer banner at the meeting to send to the ship

If yoursquod like to participate in the art project please bring photos quotes stickers or other things you would like use to decorate a blue anchor which will be displayed in the mess deck

MCYC is located at 4867 Santo Road San Diego CA 92124

Will you be bringing your kiddos If so please let us know ASAP

Email the number of children attending with you along with their ages to ussmilius69frggmailcom We need this information so the childcare providers will know what activities to plan

As always your attendance at our meetings and activities will put you in the drawings for First Kiss and First Hug

For more details log onto our website at miliusfrgorg We hope to see you there

The landmark wersquove all been waiting for is just around the corner mdash and we want to party

Wersquore almost there Milius families and the USS Miliusrsquo Family Readiness Group is planning for a party to remember

The FRG will celebrate our deploymentrsquos halfway mark with a beach party from 1 to 5 pm Saturday May 19 at Breakers Beach at the Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado

The celebration will include a giant bounce house for the kids games food socializing and more And of course there will be cake

Each family member who attends will leave with giveaway gifts including the kids

Save the date for the party and please RSVP to the Halfway party by Thursday May 10 by emailing us at ussmil-ius69frggmailcom or by RSVP-ing to our post at miliusfrgorg If you have children that will be attending please also tell us how many will come to the party

For more details log onto our website at miliusfrgorg

Hello MILIUS Families

We hope you are well adjusted into the rhythm of deploy-ment and getting out there enjoying yourselves as much as possible There is always an activity to be doing in San Diego This month we wanted to talk about ldquodeployment bluesrdquo and ways to cope while your sailor is away It is easy to fall into a rut and feel secluded but there are ways to cope and people who you can turn to for support We have mentioned the importance of having a strong support net-work in previous newsletters and sincerely hope you are using it

A few tips are

-Allow imperfections into your life unrealistic ex-pectations will sabotage you Your house doesnrsquot have to be spotless dishes donrsquot have to be done immediately and ice cream or pancakes for dinner are okay too

-Keep it simple if you and your spouse take an annual trip just yourselves or with your children consider doing something on a smaller scale like a day trip to the Zoo or to the Beach Small outings like this do wonders for both you and your family

-Its okay to be upset many military spouses (even us seasoned ones) canrsquot always hold a stiff upper lip and itrsquos sometimes not the best answer Call a friend family mem-ber FFSC or myself or Jeri for a listening ear We are here to support you every step of the way

-Learn to accept help when itrsquos offered Has a neighbor proposed to watch the children for a few hours Say yes Has a relative hinted that hersquoll mow the lawn Say yes Has a friend said shersquod like to bring you a meal Yes Yes Yes Though military spouses are used to doing many things on their ownmdashand doing them wellmdashthe challenges of deployment tax even the most accomplished service membersrsquo spouses If you feel like you canrsquot accept help without providing something in kind simply ask how you can return the favor

OMBUDSMAN MEMO

PAGE 5 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

Ombudsman Info

ombudsman69gmailcom

OMB Phonendash 6194179980

Carelinendash 6193381754

-Open yourself to a new community Are you in-volved in our Family Readiness Group If not please do Make friends with spouses who are in the same boat as you and can better understand what you are going through

-Perspective Instead of spending leisure time at the mall theme parks or the hustle and bustle of a big city focus on areas known for their natural beauty and outdoor activities This gives family members left at home a chance to be in-spired reflect on the eternalmdashand put the current count-down into perspective

-Never lose faith in yourself As military spouses we are some of the toughest people out there Take pride in your spousesrsquo service while not forgetting that you are right alongside in serving with them Take some special time and make it your own

Jeri and I are always available to answer questions point you in the right direction and offer our support We are very proud of how well MILIUS families are handling the stressors of deployment and so should you Take a moment to give yourself a pat on the back

It doesnrsquot matter if this is your first deployment or your fifth each deployment comes with its own unique ups and downs Please utilize your personal support system FRG Ombudsmen and remember to take care of yourself along the way

Your Command Ombudsman Team

Teresa and Jeri

Ombudsman are the Lighthouses for Navy Families Do you know yours

PAGE 6 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

FRG NEWS AND NOTES

May FRG meeting set for May 12 The USS Miliusrsquo monthly Family Readiness Group meeting is scheduled from 11 am to 1 pm May 12 at the Murphy Canyon Youth Center

Save the date for all the latest news and information We also will be putting together a summer banner at the meeting to send to the ship

If yoursquod like to participate in the art project please bring photos quotes stickers or other things you would like use to decorate a blue anchor which will be displayed in the mess deck

MCYC is located at 4867 Santo Road San Diego CA 92124

Will you be bringing your kiddos If so please let us know ASAP

Email the number of children attending with you along with their ages to ussmilius69frggmailcom We need this information so the childcare providers will know what activities to plan

As always your attendance at our meetings and activities will put you in the drawings for First Kiss and First Hug

For more details log onto our website at miliusfrgorg We hope to see you there

The landmark wersquove all been waiting for is just around the corner mdash and we want to party

Wersquore almost there Milius families and the USS Miliusrsquo Family Readiness Group is planning for a party to remember

The FRG will celebrate our deploymentrsquos halfway mark with a beach party from 1 to 5 pm Saturday May 19 at Breakers Beach at the Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado

The celebration will include a giant bounce house for the kids games food socializing and more And of course there will be cake

Each family member who attends will leave with giveaway gifts including the kids

Save the date for the party and please RSVP to the Halfway party by Thursday May 10 by emailing us at ussmil-ius69frggmailcom or by RSVP-ing to our post at miliusfrgorg If you have children that will be attending please also tell us how many will come to the party

For more details log onto our website at miliusfrgorg

PAGE 6 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

FRG NEWS AND NOTES

May FRG meeting set for May 12 The USS Miliusrsquo monthly Family Readiness Group meeting is scheduled from 11 am to 1 pm May 12 at the Murphy Canyon Youth Center

Save the date for all the latest news and information We also will be putting together a summer banner at the meeting to send to the ship

If yoursquod like to participate in the art project please bring photos quotes stickers or other things you would like use to decorate a blue anchor which will be displayed in the mess deck

MCYC is located at 4867 Santo Road San Diego CA 92124

Will you be bringing your kiddos If so please let us know ASAP

Email the number of children attending with you along with their ages to ussmilius69frggmailcom We need this information so the childcare providers will know what activities to plan

As always your attendance at our meetings and activities will put you in the drawings for First Kiss and First Hug

For more details log onto our website at miliusfrgorg We hope to see you there

The landmark wersquove all been waiting for is just around the corner mdash and we want to party

Wersquore almost there Milius families and the USS Miliusrsquo Family Readiness Group is planning for a party to remember

The FRG will celebrate our deploymentrsquos halfway mark with a beach party from 1 to 5 pm Saturday May 19 at Breakers Beach at the Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado

The celebration will include a giant bounce house for the kids games food socializing and more And of course there will be cake

Each family member who attends will leave with giveaway gifts including the kids

Save the date for the party and please RSVP to the Halfway party by Thursday May 10 by emailing us at ussmil-ius69frggmailcom or by RSVP-ing to our post at miliusfrgorg If you have children that will be attending please also tell us how many will come to the party

For more details log onto our website at miliusfrgorg

PAGE 7

CHAPLINS CORNER

Greetings family and loved ones of MILIUS-

I give thanks for all of you and the continued great work you are doing at home I give thanks for the opportunity to be onboard providing Chaplain support to this great crew I wanted to offer up a couple of things in this article Easter services were held on board one first thing in the morning on the Flight deck and the other in the classroom Special thanks go out to the CSrsquos (Culinary Specialists) for baking fresh bread that I was able to use during worship Outside locations from the ship were also available for people to enjoy worship at as well Next I would like to offer a word about coping skills during the course of the deployment These are some things to consider as helps during this time of separation Are you staying connected to fellow spouses and families of the command I encourage you to stay connected with your family member on board too Try to main-tain a healthy routine for you and your family consistent sleep pattern exercise healthy eating a sense of humor positive atti-tude and some time set aside with your children and family If you are in need of spiritual comfort and support know that there are many religious opportunities for people of all faith backgrounds Self-care is very important Volunteering at a place that gives you satisfaction can be very helpful Set reasonable goals for yourself Do not think that you have to accomplish everything today Set in place priorities If you are feeling down for whatever reason please do not isolate yourself There are people around who care about your well being The list of resources that are made available monthly in the newsletter offer quite a few services that I encourage you to tap into as well You all continue to be in my prayers Take care Peace Chaplain Shane Freiberg

Fiesta Old Town Cinco De Mayo

FREE 2 Day Event

Saturday - May 5th 1100 am ndash 1000 pm

Sunday - May 6th 1100 PM ndash 500 PM

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Old Town itrsquos a San Diego tradition Fiesta Old Town is the largest event of its kind in Southern CA Three stages of live entertainment three days of music food and fun

The 28th Annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco De Mayo is the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration north of the border Come out a join in the fun

16th Annual North Park Festival of Arts

Sunday May 20 from 10am- 6pm at University Ave amp30th Street

Free family event and free parking

Kids Art Block

The ldquoKids ART Blockrdquo section is a crowd favorite Kids are given the opportunity to participate in a variety of interactive arts related activities all geared to teach and inspire young minds to explore their own artistic creativity This year The Rare Hare Studios Young Audiences of San Diego and Chula Vista Community Arts Group will provide hands-on projects for kids and their parents to enjoy together Enjoy origami making lessons learn how to craft with recycled items engage in multi-media and photography and take part in other fun interactive arts project Visit

httpwwwnorthparkfestivalofartscom for more informa-tion

AROUND TOWN

PAGE 8 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

AROUND TOWN

MAY 4THmdash6TH US MILITARY ALL STARS RED WHITE AND BLUE TOUR

SAN DIEGO CA - The US Military All-Stars in conjunction with the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Associa-tion (MLBPAA) today announced Jeff Gray DDS - Sedation amp Cosmetic Dentistry as title sponsor of the 19th Annual MILITARY ALL-STAR CELEBRITY CLASSIC at Tony Gwynn Stadium on Sunday May 6 at 600 PM This unique patriotic event will host Wounded Warriors in the San Diego region paying tribute to some of our nations bravest and most determined heroes Featuring Major Leaguers celebrities military flyover and special autograph ses-sions the event will also highlight Wounded Warrior members of the US Military All-Stars Founded in 1990 and based in San Diego they are the only team in history to wear full-camouflage uniforms with historical references repre-senting all branches of the military The event will kick-off their 23rd Annual Red White amp Blue World Tour visiting 45 states and 3 countries Every event honors a local hero in a choreographed Ground Zero Flag Ceremony Walk of Honor and a moving tribute to those lost on 9-11 designed to honor America We are honored to be part of this unique and patriotic weekend of events said Dr Gray One of the most exciting aspects of this opportunity is our global Military All-Star Smile contest where fans can nominate a member of the Armed Forces to win a free complete smile makeover at wwwfacebookcomJeffGrayDDS The lucky winner will flash a bright new smile while being honored at the game Our commitment to the health and wellness of our Armed Forces and the San Diego communities we serve is what we do This event brings together who we are A passion for baseball and my father having served in WWII has instilled a great deal of pride in our country and our military

We are thrilled to have a dentist as highly regarded as Dr Gray representing the military event of the year said event director Crash Allvord For 25 years he has served San Diego and been voted by his peers as one of the Top Dentists in America for 10 years straight He serves as a Clinical Instructor at the Kois Center in Seattle teaching the latest techniques in modern dentistry If thats not enough he was nominated by Major League Baseball and People Magazine as a Community All-Star We are proud to have him working with us to change the lives of our heroes - One Smile at a Time Today many of our Wounded Warriors are returning from war and they need our help Join proud supporters like Tommy John Tony Gwynn Gaylord Perry Wade Boggs Doug Flutie Dave Stewart Jeff Kent Larry the Cable Guy Dan Duquette Stephen Strasburg Mike Scioscia Brett Boone Jim Leyritz Ivan Cruz and many more Donrsquot miss your opportunity to suit-up in our unique camouflage uniforms in Support for our Troops For more information call 858-442-0396

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRI May 4TH 9AM St Mary School Visit Escondido Ca

FRI May 4th 6pm Murphy Canyon Little League Clinic Tierra Santa

SAT May 5th 8am Military All Star Golf Classic Admiral Baker

SUN May 6th 530pm Military All Star Softball Game Tony Gwynn Stadium

SUN May 6th 7pm Military All Star Softball Game Tony Gwynn Stadium

PAGE 9

Crew and At sea action Photos

PAGE 10 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

Crew and At sea action Photos

PAGE 11

MILIUS FRONTLINE NEWS

Women in the Spotlight By STGSN Melissa Orduna

The women of USS Milius held a strong stance and a beautiful smile on the forecastle for a brief photograph in celebration of Womenrsquos History Month

All 46 female crew members enlisted and officers marked a day in Milius history on March 27 2012

This photo was followed by interviews from Lieutenant Junior Grade Lisa Snoh EN2 (SW) Tomeka Magallon GM1 (SW) Shakara Lawrence GM3 (SW) Tiffany Montoya on their thoughts of women role models and the modern womanrsquos position in society

ldquoMy mother was an independent womanrdquo said Snoh when asked about her role models ldquoShe was strong taught me to be inde-pendent believe in myself and to disregard stereotypesrdquo

The way Snoh spoke of her mom was a common theme among many of Miliusrsquo women This led many to believe one reason they sought out a demanding and male-dominated environment where they could venture forward and succeed

The discussions following the interviews highlighted how times have changed and what the role of women is today compared to even 20 years ago when women werenrsquot allowed on combatant ships

Now not only do women have a place in the military and other male-dominated professions but there are women in leadership roles to look up to

Milius has numerous women in positions of authority The commanding officer and command master chief are both women and the Chiefrsquos Mess and Wardroom have another eight women

As part of womenrsquos history month Milius had slideshows running throughout the day highlighting women of the past who made our society what it is today

Milius Visits Abu Dhabi UAE By Fire Controlman 3rd Class Sarah Mercer USS Milius Public Affairs

After being underway for 40 days USS Milius arrived in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates for a 7-day port visit Priori-

ties for the port visit included hosting a reception onboard maintenance corrosion control and liberty As soon as the lsquomoored

shift colorsrsquo was announced Sailors began their corrosion control projects

ldquoCorrosion control is a very important part of keeping our ship mission ready said Operations Specialist Second Class

Wilbert Fejeran ldquoItrsquos everyonersquos responsibility to keep Milius ready to fightrdquo

Milius hosted the reception for some key members of the United Arab Emirates in Air and Missile Defense Milius pro-

vided a unique backdrop for the event while hosting the reception on the flight deck

The Supply and Deck departments had important roles in preparing for the reception

Supply department was in charge of the decorations and the refreshments for the event while deck department took the

lead with prepping the stage for the event There wasnrsquot much time to prepare however with help from other divisions onboard

Deck department was able to complete their work

After all their hard work Sailors enjoyed some well-deserved liberty One of the main attractions in Abu Dhabi is shop-

ping There were liberty buses providing transportation to several malls

Shopping was not the only activity the crew enjoyed

Miliusrsquo Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) offered many tours for the crew One of the most popular tours was

the Sunset Safari tour This tour consisted of multiple events that ranged from dune bashing a popular activity of off-roading in

off-road vehicles to explore sand dunes to an evening dinner in the middle of the desert After about an hour drive the Sailors

accompanied by the guides arrived at the camp The day began with some dune bashing followed by a stop at a camel farm for

photos After a brief stay with the camels tour members loaded back into their SUVs for more sand dune exploration

ldquoThe tour was great it was a good way to experience new culturerdquo said Gas Turbine System Technician Third Class

Electrical Shannon OrsquoLeary

The group was served an authentic Arabian dinner accompanied by a show consisting of interactive belly dancing

Just outside the camp were several activities including quad-riding camel rides and sand boarding After a day filled

with food and activities the Sailors headed back for a long ride home

The San Diego-based Milius is currently independently deployed to the US 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support

of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts

PAGE 12

MILIUS FRONTLINE

If you have questions comments or suggestions for MILIUS FRONTLINE NEWS please email the Public Affairs Officer at PAOddg69navymil Also please check the Facebook page and contact our Ombudsmen for more information

PAGE 13

MILIUS FRONTLINE NEWS

The Green Side of USS Milius (DDG 69)

By Ensign Joshua Millwood

In todayrsquos expanding world the importance of a clean environment for future generations is on

everyonersquos mind Many large organizations including the United States Navy have taken big steps for a greener Earth Starting at the unit level ships such as USS Milius (DDG-69) have been making a big difference So far this year while on their 2012 deployment the crew of Milius has recycled almost five tons of plastic products

Using the shiprsquos Compressed Melter Unit (CMU) all assorted plastics onboard are melted down and compacted into disks These disks are then sent to recycling centers during port visits and passed to other ships during underway replenishments for them to recycle

Paper food and metals are also recycled onboard the Milius These biodegradable items are treated shredded and dispensed over board with no impact to the environment The conservative use of the shiprsquos engines is another way the Milius makes its carbon foot print smaller ldquoWhen we transit we go at the best fuel-economical speedrdquo Cmdr Bufkin Commanding Officer of the Milius

Milius also conserves fuel when in a consolidated operating area by using the minimum amount of equipment and speed to conserve fuel ldquoDoing the little things like steaming in trail shaft saves the Navy money and reduces CO2 emissions It can have a big impact in the long runrdquo said Ensign Jeremy McIntyre

When in port Miliusrsquo Sailors continue the endeavor to recycle plastics and cans while also reaching out to the community In August while in port San Diego members of the shiprsquos Junior Enlisted Association (JEA) participated in Operation Clean Sweep During the event 10 Sailors from Milius joined by 90 others from the San Diego waterfront helped clean up several miles of beach in San Diego The area had been a dumping area for several decades and in one afternoon all trash in the area was cleaned up ldquoIt was a very rewarding experience and I look forward to do another community outreach project when we return from deploymentrdquo said President of the JEA Quartermaster Petty Officer Second Class Kendall Mabon

Again during a Santa Barbara port visit Sailors from Milius performed community service by cleaning up a local beach and tide pool in Santa Barbara

Though the impact from one ship seems small when combined with others the efforts of Milius start to play a huge role with keeping our planet green Rather it be through simple things such as recy-cling cans or going out into the community the Sailors of Milius and in the Navy will keep pushing for-ward to better our planet

Deployment Resources

Deployment Resources amp Information

Naval Base San Diego FFSC (619) 556-7404 or (866) 923-6478

American Red Cross (877) 272-7337 wwwredcrossorg

Military OneSource (800) 342-9647 wwwmilitaryonesourcecom

FOCUS (619) 556-6075 wwwfocusprojectorg

NBSD Legal (619) 556-2211 wwwjagnavymillegal_servicesnlsonlso_southwesthtm

Tri-West Healthcare Alliance (888) 874-9378 wwwtriwestcom

TRICARE Dental Program (800) 866-8499 wwwTRICAREdentalprogramcom

NMCRS (619) 238-158788 wwwnmcrsorg

USO Downtown Center (619) 235-6503 wwwusosandiegoorg

Naval Base Chapel (619) 556-2658 wwwchaplincarenavymil

Armed Services YMCA (858) 751-5755 wwwmilitaryymcaorg

Child Development Center (619) 556-8491

Operation Home front (866) 424-5210 wwwoperationhomefrontnet

211 www211sandiegoorg

Sitter city wwwsittercitycomdod

Women Infant amp Children (WIC ) Program (800) 500-6411 wwwsandiegowicorg

Monthly Bread Ministries amp Monthly FREE Food Ministries (858)688-5015

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 and Used Items to Websites and Re Sale Goods Items Call the Ombudsman for more details

Page 14

PAGE 10 USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

Crew and At sea action Photos

PAGE 11

MILIUS FRONTLINE NEWS

Women in the Spotlight By STGSN Melissa Orduna

The women of USS Milius held a strong stance and a beautiful smile on the forecastle for a brief photograph in celebration of Womenrsquos History Month

All 46 female crew members enlisted and officers marked a day in Milius history on March 27 2012

This photo was followed by interviews from Lieutenant Junior Grade Lisa Snoh EN2 (SW) Tomeka Magallon GM1 (SW) Shakara Lawrence GM3 (SW) Tiffany Montoya on their thoughts of women role models and the modern womanrsquos position in society

ldquoMy mother was an independent womanrdquo said Snoh when asked about her role models ldquoShe was strong taught me to be inde-pendent believe in myself and to disregard stereotypesrdquo

The way Snoh spoke of her mom was a common theme among many of Miliusrsquo women This led many to believe one reason they sought out a demanding and male-dominated environment where they could venture forward and succeed

The discussions following the interviews highlighted how times have changed and what the role of women is today compared to even 20 years ago when women werenrsquot allowed on combatant ships

Now not only do women have a place in the military and other male-dominated professions but there are women in leadership roles to look up to

Milius has numerous women in positions of authority The commanding officer and command master chief are both women and the Chiefrsquos Mess and Wardroom have another eight women

As part of womenrsquos history month Milius had slideshows running throughout the day highlighting women of the past who made our society what it is today

Milius Visits Abu Dhabi UAE By Fire Controlman 3rd Class Sarah Mercer USS Milius Public Affairs

After being underway for 40 days USS Milius arrived in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates for a 7-day port visit Priori-

ties for the port visit included hosting a reception onboard maintenance corrosion control and liberty As soon as the lsquomoored

shift colorsrsquo was announced Sailors began their corrosion control projects

ldquoCorrosion control is a very important part of keeping our ship mission ready said Operations Specialist Second Class

Wilbert Fejeran ldquoItrsquos everyonersquos responsibility to keep Milius ready to fightrdquo

Milius hosted the reception for some key members of the United Arab Emirates in Air and Missile Defense Milius pro-

vided a unique backdrop for the event while hosting the reception on the flight deck

The Supply and Deck departments had important roles in preparing for the reception

Supply department was in charge of the decorations and the refreshments for the event while deck department took the

lead with prepping the stage for the event There wasnrsquot much time to prepare however with help from other divisions onboard

Deck department was able to complete their work

After all their hard work Sailors enjoyed some well-deserved liberty One of the main attractions in Abu Dhabi is shop-

ping There were liberty buses providing transportation to several malls

Shopping was not the only activity the crew enjoyed

Miliusrsquo Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) offered many tours for the crew One of the most popular tours was

the Sunset Safari tour This tour consisted of multiple events that ranged from dune bashing a popular activity of off-roading in

off-road vehicles to explore sand dunes to an evening dinner in the middle of the desert After about an hour drive the Sailors

accompanied by the guides arrived at the camp The day began with some dune bashing followed by a stop at a camel farm for

photos After a brief stay with the camels tour members loaded back into their SUVs for more sand dune exploration

ldquoThe tour was great it was a good way to experience new culturerdquo said Gas Turbine System Technician Third Class

Electrical Shannon OrsquoLeary

The group was served an authentic Arabian dinner accompanied by a show consisting of interactive belly dancing

Just outside the camp were several activities including quad-riding camel rides and sand boarding After a day filled

with food and activities the Sailors headed back for a long ride home

The San Diego-based Milius is currently independently deployed to the US 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support

of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts

PAGE 12

MILIUS FRONTLINE

If you have questions comments or suggestions for MILIUS FRONTLINE NEWS please email the Public Affairs Officer at PAOddg69navymil Also please check the Facebook page and contact our Ombudsmen for more information

PAGE 13

MILIUS FRONTLINE NEWS

The Green Side of USS Milius (DDG 69)

By Ensign Joshua Millwood

In todayrsquos expanding world the importance of a clean environment for future generations is on

everyonersquos mind Many large organizations including the United States Navy have taken big steps for a greener Earth Starting at the unit level ships such as USS Milius (DDG-69) have been making a big difference So far this year while on their 2012 deployment the crew of Milius has recycled almost five tons of plastic products

Using the shiprsquos Compressed Melter Unit (CMU) all assorted plastics onboard are melted down and compacted into disks These disks are then sent to recycling centers during port visits and passed to other ships during underway replenishments for them to recycle

Paper food and metals are also recycled onboard the Milius These biodegradable items are treated shredded and dispensed over board with no impact to the environment The conservative use of the shiprsquos engines is another way the Milius makes its carbon foot print smaller ldquoWhen we transit we go at the best fuel-economical speedrdquo Cmdr Bufkin Commanding Officer of the Milius

Milius also conserves fuel when in a consolidated operating area by using the minimum amount of equipment and speed to conserve fuel ldquoDoing the little things like steaming in trail shaft saves the Navy money and reduces CO2 emissions It can have a big impact in the long runrdquo said Ensign Jeremy McIntyre

When in port Miliusrsquo Sailors continue the endeavor to recycle plastics and cans while also reaching out to the community In August while in port San Diego members of the shiprsquos Junior Enlisted Association (JEA) participated in Operation Clean Sweep During the event 10 Sailors from Milius joined by 90 others from the San Diego waterfront helped clean up several miles of beach in San Diego The area had been a dumping area for several decades and in one afternoon all trash in the area was cleaned up ldquoIt was a very rewarding experience and I look forward to do another community outreach project when we return from deploymentrdquo said President of the JEA Quartermaster Petty Officer Second Class Kendall Mabon

Again during a Santa Barbara port visit Sailors from Milius performed community service by cleaning up a local beach and tide pool in Santa Barbara

Though the impact from one ship seems small when combined with others the efforts of Milius start to play a huge role with keeping our planet green Rather it be through simple things such as recy-cling cans or going out into the community the Sailors of Milius and in the Navy will keep pushing for-ward to better our planet

Deployment Resources

Deployment Resources amp Information

Naval Base San Diego FFSC (619) 556-7404 or (866) 923-6478

American Red Cross (877) 272-7337 wwwredcrossorg

Military OneSource (800) 342-9647 wwwmilitaryonesourcecom

FOCUS (619) 556-6075 wwwfocusprojectorg

NBSD Legal (619) 556-2211 wwwjagnavymillegal_servicesnlsonlso_southwesthtm

Tri-West Healthcare Alliance (888) 874-9378 wwwtriwestcom

TRICARE Dental Program (800) 866-8499 wwwTRICAREdentalprogramcom

NMCRS (619) 238-158788 wwwnmcrsorg

USO Downtown Center (619) 235-6503 wwwusosandiegoorg

Naval Base Chapel (619) 556-2658 wwwchaplincarenavymil

Armed Services YMCA (858) 751-5755 wwwmilitaryymcaorg

Child Development Center (619) 556-8491

Operation Home front (866) 424-5210 wwwoperationhomefrontnet

211 www211sandiegoorg

Sitter city wwwsittercitycomdod

Women Infant amp Children (WIC ) Program (800) 500-6411 wwwsandiegowicorg

Monthly Bread Ministries amp Monthly FREE Food Ministries (858)688-5015

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 and Used Items to Websites and Re Sale Goods Items Call the Ombudsman for more details

Page 14

PAGE 11

MILIUS FRONTLINE NEWS

Women in the Spotlight By STGSN Melissa Orduna

The women of USS Milius held a strong stance and a beautiful smile on the forecastle for a brief photograph in celebration of Womenrsquos History Month

All 46 female crew members enlisted and officers marked a day in Milius history on March 27 2012

This photo was followed by interviews from Lieutenant Junior Grade Lisa Snoh EN2 (SW) Tomeka Magallon GM1 (SW) Shakara Lawrence GM3 (SW) Tiffany Montoya on their thoughts of women role models and the modern womanrsquos position in society

ldquoMy mother was an independent womanrdquo said Snoh when asked about her role models ldquoShe was strong taught me to be inde-pendent believe in myself and to disregard stereotypesrdquo

The way Snoh spoke of her mom was a common theme among many of Miliusrsquo women This led many to believe one reason they sought out a demanding and male-dominated environment where they could venture forward and succeed

The discussions following the interviews highlighted how times have changed and what the role of women is today compared to even 20 years ago when women werenrsquot allowed on combatant ships

Now not only do women have a place in the military and other male-dominated professions but there are women in leadership roles to look up to

Milius has numerous women in positions of authority The commanding officer and command master chief are both women and the Chiefrsquos Mess and Wardroom have another eight women

As part of womenrsquos history month Milius had slideshows running throughout the day highlighting women of the past who made our society what it is today

Milius Visits Abu Dhabi UAE By Fire Controlman 3rd Class Sarah Mercer USS Milius Public Affairs

After being underway for 40 days USS Milius arrived in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates for a 7-day port visit Priori-

ties for the port visit included hosting a reception onboard maintenance corrosion control and liberty As soon as the lsquomoored

shift colorsrsquo was announced Sailors began their corrosion control projects

ldquoCorrosion control is a very important part of keeping our ship mission ready said Operations Specialist Second Class

Wilbert Fejeran ldquoItrsquos everyonersquos responsibility to keep Milius ready to fightrdquo

Milius hosted the reception for some key members of the United Arab Emirates in Air and Missile Defense Milius pro-

vided a unique backdrop for the event while hosting the reception on the flight deck

The Supply and Deck departments had important roles in preparing for the reception

Supply department was in charge of the decorations and the refreshments for the event while deck department took the

lead with prepping the stage for the event There wasnrsquot much time to prepare however with help from other divisions onboard

Deck department was able to complete their work

After all their hard work Sailors enjoyed some well-deserved liberty One of the main attractions in Abu Dhabi is shop-

ping There were liberty buses providing transportation to several malls

Shopping was not the only activity the crew enjoyed

Miliusrsquo Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) offered many tours for the crew One of the most popular tours was

the Sunset Safari tour This tour consisted of multiple events that ranged from dune bashing a popular activity of off-roading in

off-road vehicles to explore sand dunes to an evening dinner in the middle of the desert After about an hour drive the Sailors

accompanied by the guides arrived at the camp The day began with some dune bashing followed by a stop at a camel farm for

photos After a brief stay with the camels tour members loaded back into their SUVs for more sand dune exploration

ldquoThe tour was great it was a good way to experience new culturerdquo said Gas Turbine System Technician Third Class

Electrical Shannon OrsquoLeary

The group was served an authentic Arabian dinner accompanied by a show consisting of interactive belly dancing

Just outside the camp were several activities including quad-riding camel rides and sand boarding After a day filled

with food and activities the Sailors headed back for a long ride home

The San Diego-based Milius is currently independently deployed to the US 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support

of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts

PAGE 12

MILIUS FRONTLINE

If you have questions comments or suggestions for MILIUS FRONTLINE NEWS please email the Public Affairs Officer at PAOddg69navymil Also please check the Facebook page and contact our Ombudsmen for more information

PAGE 13

MILIUS FRONTLINE NEWS

The Green Side of USS Milius (DDG 69)

By Ensign Joshua Millwood

In todayrsquos expanding world the importance of a clean environment for future generations is on

everyonersquos mind Many large organizations including the United States Navy have taken big steps for a greener Earth Starting at the unit level ships such as USS Milius (DDG-69) have been making a big difference So far this year while on their 2012 deployment the crew of Milius has recycled almost five tons of plastic products

Using the shiprsquos Compressed Melter Unit (CMU) all assorted plastics onboard are melted down and compacted into disks These disks are then sent to recycling centers during port visits and passed to other ships during underway replenishments for them to recycle

Paper food and metals are also recycled onboard the Milius These biodegradable items are treated shredded and dispensed over board with no impact to the environment The conservative use of the shiprsquos engines is another way the Milius makes its carbon foot print smaller ldquoWhen we transit we go at the best fuel-economical speedrdquo Cmdr Bufkin Commanding Officer of the Milius

Milius also conserves fuel when in a consolidated operating area by using the minimum amount of equipment and speed to conserve fuel ldquoDoing the little things like steaming in trail shaft saves the Navy money and reduces CO2 emissions It can have a big impact in the long runrdquo said Ensign Jeremy McIntyre

When in port Miliusrsquo Sailors continue the endeavor to recycle plastics and cans while also reaching out to the community In August while in port San Diego members of the shiprsquos Junior Enlisted Association (JEA) participated in Operation Clean Sweep During the event 10 Sailors from Milius joined by 90 others from the San Diego waterfront helped clean up several miles of beach in San Diego The area had been a dumping area for several decades and in one afternoon all trash in the area was cleaned up ldquoIt was a very rewarding experience and I look forward to do another community outreach project when we return from deploymentrdquo said President of the JEA Quartermaster Petty Officer Second Class Kendall Mabon

Again during a Santa Barbara port visit Sailors from Milius performed community service by cleaning up a local beach and tide pool in Santa Barbara

Though the impact from one ship seems small when combined with others the efforts of Milius start to play a huge role with keeping our planet green Rather it be through simple things such as recy-cling cans or going out into the community the Sailors of Milius and in the Navy will keep pushing for-ward to better our planet

Deployment Resources

Deployment Resources amp Information

Naval Base San Diego FFSC (619) 556-7404 or (866) 923-6478

American Red Cross (877) 272-7337 wwwredcrossorg

Military OneSource (800) 342-9647 wwwmilitaryonesourcecom

FOCUS (619) 556-6075 wwwfocusprojectorg

NBSD Legal (619) 556-2211 wwwjagnavymillegal_servicesnlsonlso_southwesthtm

Tri-West Healthcare Alliance (888) 874-9378 wwwtriwestcom

TRICARE Dental Program (800) 866-8499 wwwTRICAREdentalprogramcom

NMCRS (619) 238-158788 wwwnmcrsorg

USO Downtown Center (619) 235-6503 wwwusosandiegoorg

Naval Base Chapel (619) 556-2658 wwwchaplincarenavymil

Armed Services YMCA (858) 751-5755 wwwmilitaryymcaorg

Child Development Center (619) 556-8491

Operation Home front (866) 424-5210 wwwoperationhomefrontnet

211 www211sandiegoorg

Sitter city wwwsittercitycomdod

Women Infant amp Children (WIC ) Program (800) 500-6411 wwwsandiegowicorg

Monthly Bread Ministries amp Monthly FREE Food Ministries (858)688-5015

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 and Used Items to Websites and Re Sale Goods Items Call the Ombudsman for more details

Page 14

Milius Visits Abu Dhabi UAE By Fire Controlman 3rd Class Sarah Mercer USS Milius Public Affairs

After being underway for 40 days USS Milius arrived in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates for a 7-day port visit Priori-

ties for the port visit included hosting a reception onboard maintenance corrosion control and liberty As soon as the lsquomoored

shift colorsrsquo was announced Sailors began their corrosion control projects

ldquoCorrosion control is a very important part of keeping our ship mission ready said Operations Specialist Second Class

Wilbert Fejeran ldquoItrsquos everyonersquos responsibility to keep Milius ready to fightrdquo

Milius hosted the reception for some key members of the United Arab Emirates in Air and Missile Defense Milius pro-

vided a unique backdrop for the event while hosting the reception on the flight deck

The Supply and Deck departments had important roles in preparing for the reception

Supply department was in charge of the decorations and the refreshments for the event while deck department took the

lead with prepping the stage for the event There wasnrsquot much time to prepare however with help from other divisions onboard

Deck department was able to complete their work

After all their hard work Sailors enjoyed some well-deserved liberty One of the main attractions in Abu Dhabi is shop-

ping There were liberty buses providing transportation to several malls

Shopping was not the only activity the crew enjoyed

Miliusrsquo Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) offered many tours for the crew One of the most popular tours was

the Sunset Safari tour This tour consisted of multiple events that ranged from dune bashing a popular activity of off-roading in

off-road vehicles to explore sand dunes to an evening dinner in the middle of the desert After about an hour drive the Sailors

accompanied by the guides arrived at the camp The day began with some dune bashing followed by a stop at a camel farm for

photos After a brief stay with the camels tour members loaded back into their SUVs for more sand dune exploration

ldquoThe tour was great it was a good way to experience new culturerdquo said Gas Turbine System Technician Third Class

Electrical Shannon OrsquoLeary

The group was served an authentic Arabian dinner accompanied by a show consisting of interactive belly dancing

Just outside the camp were several activities including quad-riding camel rides and sand boarding After a day filled

with food and activities the Sailors headed back for a long ride home

The San Diego-based Milius is currently independently deployed to the US 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support

of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts

PAGE 12

MILIUS FRONTLINE

If you have questions comments or suggestions for MILIUS FRONTLINE NEWS please email the Public Affairs Officer at PAOddg69navymil Also please check the Facebook page and contact our Ombudsmen for more information

PAGE 13

MILIUS FRONTLINE NEWS

The Green Side of USS Milius (DDG 69)

By Ensign Joshua Millwood

In todayrsquos expanding world the importance of a clean environment for future generations is on

everyonersquos mind Many large organizations including the United States Navy have taken big steps for a greener Earth Starting at the unit level ships such as USS Milius (DDG-69) have been making a big difference So far this year while on their 2012 deployment the crew of Milius has recycled almost five tons of plastic products

Using the shiprsquos Compressed Melter Unit (CMU) all assorted plastics onboard are melted down and compacted into disks These disks are then sent to recycling centers during port visits and passed to other ships during underway replenishments for them to recycle

Paper food and metals are also recycled onboard the Milius These biodegradable items are treated shredded and dispensed over board with no impact to the environment The conservative use of the shiprsquos engines is another way the Milius makes its carbon foot print smaller ldquoWhen we transit we go at the best fuel-economical speedrdquo Cmdr Bufkin Commanding Officer of the Milius

Milius also conserves fuel when in a consolidated operating area by using the minimum amount of equipment and speed to conserve fuel ldquoDoing the little things like steaming in trail shaft saves the Navy money and reduces CO2 emissions It can have a big impact in the long runrdquo said Ensign Jeremy McIntyre

When in port Miliusrsquo Sailors continue the endeavor to recycle plastics and cans while also reaching out to the community In August while in port San Diego members of the shiprsquos Junior Enlisted Association (JEA) participated in Operation Clean Sweep During the event 10 Sailors from Milius joined by 90 others from the San Diego waterfront helped clean up several miles of beach in San Diego The area had been a dumping area for several decades and in one afternoon all trash in the area was cleaned up ldquoIt was a very rewarding experience and I look forward to do another community outreach project when we return from deploymentrdquo said President of the JEA Quartermaster Petty Officer Second Class Kendall Mabon

Again during a Santa Barbara port visit Sailors from Milius performed community service by cleaning up a local beach and tide pool in Santa Barbara

Though the impact from one ship seems small when combined with others the efforts of Milius start to play a huge role with keeping our planet green Rather it be through simple things such as recy-cling cans or going out into the community the Sailors of Milius and in the Navy will keep pushing for-ward to better our planet

Deployment Resources

Deployment Resources amp Information

Naval Base San Diego FFSC (619) 556-7404 or (866) 923-6478

American Red Cross (877) 272-7337 wwwredcrossorg

Military OneSource (800) 342-9647 wwwmilitaryonesourcecom

FOCUS (619) 556-6075 wwwfocusprojectorg

NBSD Legal (619) 556-2211 wwwjagnavymillegal_servicesnlsonlso_southwesthtm

Tri-West Healthcare Alliance (888) 874-9378 wwwtriwestcom

TRICARE Dental Program (800) 866-8499 wwwTRICAREdentalprogramcom

NMCRS (619) 238-158788 wwwnmcrsorg

USO Downtown Center (619) 235-6503 wwwusosandiegoorg

Naval Base Chapel (619) 556-2658 wwwchaplincarenavymil

Armed Services YMCA (858) 751-5755 wwwmilitaryymcaorg

Child Development Center (619) 556-8491

Operation Home front (866) 424-5210 wwwoperationhomefrontnet

211 www211sandiegoorg

Sitter city wwwsittercitycomdod

Women Infant amp Children (WIC ) Program (800) 500-6411 wwwsandiegowicorg

Monthly Bread Ministries amp Monthly FREE Food Ministries (858)688-5015

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 and Used Items to Websites and Re Sale Goods Items Call the Ombudsman for more details

Page 14

PAGE 13

MILIUS FRONTLINE NEWS

The Green Side of USS Milius (DDG 69)

By Ensign Joshua Millwood

In todayrsquos expanding world the importance of a clean environment for future generations is on

everyonersquos mind Many large organizations including the United States Navy have taken big steps for a greener Earth Starting at the unit level ships such as USS Milius (DDG-69) have been making a big difference So far this year while on their 2012 deployment the crew of Milius has recycled almost five tons of plastic products

Using the shiprsquos Compressed Melter Unit (CMU) all assorted plastics onboard are melted down and compacted into disks These disks are then sent to recycling centers during port visits and passed to other ships during underway replenishments for them to recycle

Paper food and metals are also recycled onboard the Milius These biodegradable items are treated shredded and dispensed over board with no impact to the environment The conservative use of the shiprsquos engines is another way the Milius makes its carbon foot print smaller ldquoWhen we transit we go at the best fuel-economical speedrdquo Cmdr Bufkin Commanding Officer of the Milius

Milius also conserves fuel when in a consolidated operating area by using the minimum amount of equipment and speed to conserve fuel ldquoDoing the little things like steaming in trail shaft saves the Navy money and reduces CO2 emissions It can have a big impact in the long runrdquo said Ensign Jeremy McIntyre

When in port Miliusrsquo Sailors continue the endeavor to recycle plastics and cans while also reaching out to the community In August while in port San Diego members of the shiprsquos Junior Enlisted Association (JEA) participated in Operation Clean Sweep During the event 10 Sailors from Milius joined by 90 others from the San Diego waterfront helped clean up several miles of beach in San Diego The area had been a dumping area for several decades and in one afternoon all trash in the area was cleaned up ldquoIt was a very rewarding experience and I look forward to do another community outreach project when we return from deploymentrdquo said President of the JEA Quartermaster Petty Officer Second Class Kendall Mabon

Again during a Santa Barbara port visit Sailors from Milius performed community service by cleaning up a local beach and tide pool in Santa Barbara

Though the impact from one ship seems small when combined with others the efforts of Milius start to play a huge role with keeping our planet green Rather it be through simple things such as recy-cling cans or going out into the community the Sailors of Milius and in the Navy will keep pushing for-ward to better our planet

Deployment Resources

Deployment Resources amp Information

Naval Base San Diego FFSC (619) 556-7404 or (866) 923-6478

American Red Cross (877) 272-7337 wwwredcrossorg

Military OneSource (800) 342-9647 wwwmilitaryonesourcecom

FOCUS (619) 556-6075 wwwfocusprojectorg

NBSD Legal (619) 556-2211 wwwjagnavymillegal_servicesnlsonlso_southwesthtm

Tri-West Healthcare Alliance (888) 874-9378 wwwtriwestcom

TRICARE Dental Program (800) 866-8499 wwwTRICAREdentalprogramcom

NMCRS (619) 238-158788 wwwnmcrsorg

USO Downtown Center (619) 235-6503 wwwusosandiegoorg

Naval Base Chapel (619) 556-2658 wwwchaplincarenavymil

Armed Services YMCA (858) 751-5755 wwwmilitaryymcaorg

Child Development Center (619) 556-8491

Operation Home front (866) 424-5210 wwwoperationhomefrontnet

211 www211sandiegoorg

Sitter city wwwsittercitycomdod

Women Infant amp Children (WIC ) Program (800) 500-6411 wwwsandiegowicorg

Monthly Bread Ministries amp Monthly FREE Food Ministries (858)688-5015

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 and Used Items to Websites and Re Sale Goods Items Call the Ombudsman for more details

Page 14

Deployment Resources

Deployment Resources amp Information

Naval Base San Diego FFSC (619) 556-7404 or (866) 923-6478

American Red Cross (877) 272-7337 wwwredcrossorg

Military OneSource (800) 342-9647 wwwmilitaryonesourcecom

FOCUS (619) 556-6075 wwwfocusprojectorg

NBSD Legal (619) 556-2211 wwwjagnavymillegal_servicesnlsonlso_southwesthtm

Tri-West Healthcare Alliance (888) 874-9378 wwwtriwestcom

TRICARE Dental Program (800) 866-8499 wwwTRICAREdentalprogramcom

NMCRS (619) 238-158788 wwwnmcrsorg

USO Downtown Center (619) 235-6503 wwwusosandiegoorg

Naval Base Chapel (619) 556-2658 wwwchaplincarenavymil

Armed Services YMCA (858) 751-5755 wwwmilitaryymcaorg

Child Development Center (619) 556-8491

Operation Home front (866) 424-5210 wwwoperationhomefrontnet

211 www211sandiegoorg

Sitter city wwwsittercitycomdod

Women Infant amp Children (WIC ) Program (800) 500-6411 wwwsandiegowicorg

Monthly Bread Ministries amp Monthly FREE Food Ministries (858)688-5015

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 and Used Items to Websites and Re Sale Goods Items Call the Ombudsman for more details

Page 14