1. THE WINDSOCK
February 2012
Fleet Weather Center, San Diego Newsletter
On 12 Dec. 2011 AG2
UPCOMING EVENTS
Larisa Jones February
participated in 02 Ground Hog Day
‖Gumby‖ Suit training
while on board the Sunrise Senior Living
USCGC RUSH. The 05 Super Bowl Sunday
one piece waterproof 09 Sunrise Senior Living
suits reduce the risk of
hypothermia when 14 Valentine‘s Day
immersed in cold 15 CO All Hands
water during Feeding America
emergency or
abandon ship events. VADM Rogers visit
AG2 Jones will remain 20 President‘s Day
onboard during the 21 Mardi Gras
2012 winter while patrolling the Aleutian Islands and Bering Sea as the ships
embarked forecaster. RUSH's mission during this period includes marine
22 Sunrise Senior Living
fisheries enforcement during the busy king crab season, as well as general 25 Crime Victims Oak Garden
search-and-rescue capabilities throughout the region. 29 Feeding America
COMMANDING OFFICER COLUMN
Happy February! After a bit of travel and leave in December and January, it‘s good to be back in the office as we
Pride and Professionalism!
commence what promises to be an exciting 2012.
The first thing I‘d like to reiterate in this month‘s edition is how proud I am of this collective workforce and the solid
progress we made in 2011 in establishing a greater FWC-SD ―Team‖. I thank you for your continued dedication and expertise
not only in support of forward operations, but in all that goes into the successful FWC-SD journey. Everything from
administration, logistics/finance, IT/communications, facilities, training, readiness, Fleet liaison, PAO, safety, etc,... I know that it
takes every one of you to make the command work and succeed - today and into the future.
You are quietly building FWC-SD into a ―world-class‖ organization, and it has not gone unnoticed by both the Fleet and Naval
Oceanography leadership at the highest levels. In fact, RDML White and I discussed a number of things. Ultimately, I gave him
my assessment that I thought we‘re doing pretty well for such a young command with so many moving parts. He chuckled
and said, ―Todd, your team is doing much more than just pretty well.‖ You can be justifiably proud of yourselves, each other,
and your command. With that, we will consistently monitor and evaluate our processes for ways to continuously improve over
the next year.
In 2012, along with our focus on maturing this command, there are numerous events already planned that we will
juggle in parallel. I want to touch on some of these. First, there will be significant leadership turnover in 2012, beginning this
summer and into the fall. We will have a Change of Command planned for 6 JUL. In addition, N3 and SGOT Department
Heads will turn over this summer. We will see a Change of Charge for OIC‘s at our detachments in Fallon and Pearl Harbor.
And, in late SEP, we will have an XO turnover. I will discuss these moves, and other organizational changes in more detail in the
weeks and months ahead. While these are significant changes, like all Navy commands, turnover at every level is a common
occurrence and must not become a distraction to our mission, and culture of taking care of each other. It will be incumbent
on leadership at every level, especially the Wardroom, Chief‘s Mess, First Class Mess, and our Civilian teammates to be the
stability that keeps this command focused through change. That‘s why I continue to emphasize to be involved, know your role,
take ownership, and mentor and empower those you supervise. These are not just hollow words, but the recipe for sustained
success.
In addition to the turnovers mentioned above, and the already busy OPTEMPO of our sea component, other items of
significance on our plate for 2012 include: Bldg 14 complete renovation, Command Inspection the first week in June, a major
role in supporting RIMPAC 2012 this summer, and rolling out new product and process plans for Tropical Cyclone and Resource
Protection impact planning and decision support across our AOR. So you see, there is more than enough to get ―everyone
involved‖. I know we have the professional team to not only navigate these issues, but excel at them. Planning, goal-setting,
and good communication, as always, will be key.
Items of interest for FEB: African-American History Month, Super Bowl Sunday, Valentine‘s Day,15 FEB visit by VADM Mike Rogers,
Commander, FLTCYBERCOM / COMTENTHFLT, STENNIS TEAM - WELCOME HOME!, President‘s Day Weekend, Mardi Gras 
Stay safe, and make good choices! Thank you all for the hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and patriotism you represent every
day.
Pride and Professionalism!
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2. CMC SOAPBOX
Greetings Shipmates and Co-Workers,
2011 was a tremendously successful and rewarding first year for FWC-SD. We have made huge
contributions to our Navy‘s successes in all three Fleets. ADM. Greenert, now our CNO, has tasked our Navy to view
and prioritize our work in terms of three tenets – Warfighting First, Operate Forward, and Be Ready. I ask your help to
streamline our efforts accordingly and focus on the Fleet in all we do with emphasis on environmental impacts to
operations.
Our Holiday Party was a resounding success and a good time was had by all. Bravo Zulu to the hard work
and dedication of the FWC-SD MWR Committee. They are working up ideas for the Spring Fling so please percolate
up some ideas for their consideration. There will be elections for the FWC-SD MWR Committee just prior to the
Spring Fling with that event being the turnover/passdown.
Something I‘ve mentioned at the last few Friday Quarters and the most recent All hands is CSADD. CSADD
is a peer mentoring program that promotes better decision making, on and off duty. The program is run by a
group of volunteer petty officers from FWC-SD and its mission is to provide junior Sailors with the best prevention
and intervention tools possible to deal with issues such as alcohol misuse, reckless driving, recreational safety
hazards and other activities that include a community service project for Habitat For Humanity and two separate
trips to the SD Zoo.
Very Respectfully, AGCM Matt White - KTBMA
OMBUDSMAN CORNER
Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) WELCOME TO THE FWC-SD FAMILY!
Spouses of an active duty service member may be
eligible for no-cost education through the Department of On Dec 29 2011
Defense's (DoD) MyCAA program for up to $4,000 in AG1 Minh Ho
financial assistance. welcomed
Eligibility: Spouses of active duty service members E1-E5, Leah Kay Ho
W1-W2, and O1-O2. Eligible spouses can visit 7lbs and 20inches
https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa. Once the profile
information is provided, MyCAA will verify the spouse in
DEERS.
What's covered: A MyCAA account covers tuition for
associate degree & vocational training courses that lead
to licensing or certifications. This includes state On Dec 10 2011
certifications for teachers, medical professionals and
AG2 Ana Castillo
other occupations requiring recognized certifications;
welcomed
licensing exams and related prep courses; Continuing
Education Unit (CEU) classes including those offered Areana Sofia Duran
through professional associations; and degree programs 7lbs 2.2 oz
leading to employment in Portable Career Fields. Licenses
include real estate sales or broker license, appraisal and
more. Certifications include industry certifications,
Pharmacy technician, medical transcription, medical
coding, medical assisting and more. Career Certificates
include administrative assistant, property management,
computer courses and more. You can earn a two-year
Associate's Degree. MyCAA also pays for high school
completion courses, GED tests and English as a Second
Language (ESL) classes. On Dec 27 2011
What's Not Covered: Computers, graduation or AG3 Noelle Hicks
application fees, student activity cards, child care welcomed
assistance, technology fees, parking or transportation, Elijah Nathaniel Williams
testing fees, textbooks that require separate payments, 8.9lbs and 23 inches
and medical services. Just remember not all schools will
accept MyCAA account funds for your education. For a
list of schools that accept MyCAA, visit CNMOC Facebook Website
www.militaryonesource.com. http://www.facebook.com/NavalOceanography
FWC-SD Ombudsman: Victoria Mitchell (619)-207-
9634 & Teri Garza (619)-207-9510
fwcsdombudsman@gmail.com
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3. DEPARTMENT FOCUS: FWC AD ATSUGI
Fleet Weather Aviation Detachment Atsugi‘s mission is to provide safety to aircrews, and aircraft, by providing
forecasts and warnings to Naval Air Facility Atsugi (NAFA). This includes full aviation weather support for Carrier Air
Wing Five, any aircraft departing from NAF Atsugi, and a five day forecast for NAF Atsugi as well as USMC Camp Fuji.
We also provide weather data for base-wide operations or events. Our detachment may be small but we are well
known for our outstanding customer service and forecast accuracy.
TEAMMATE IN THE SPOTLIGHT: AG3 HEISERMAN
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AG3 Heiserman arrived at Atsugi in 2009 and hit the floor
running. Not only did he excel as the Command Webmaster
and Training Petty Officer, he advanced to AG3 on his first
attempt and rapidly qualified as a CDO/FDO Site-Waiver.
Through his training and leadership, his watch team‘s forecast
has earned the Detachment praise on many occasions
especially during the support of Operation TOMODACHI
following the Great Tohoku Earthquake in northern Japan. AG3
Heiserman married during his tour in Japan and they are the
proud parents of two boys. His future goals are to continue his
education to earn a Bachelors Degree in Meteorology and
complete AG C School to continue is career in the Navy.
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN OA DIVISION ASSISTS IN BURIAL AT SEA
On the 15th of December, 2011 a Burial at Sea
Ceremony was held aboard the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CNV
72) to lay to rest the cremated remains of 44 U.S. veterans and
dependents, one of which was Aerographer‘s Mate Second
Class Petty Officer Jack D. Williams. From the OA division AG1
Jeremy Druiett, AG1 Robin Sink, and AG2 Loren Springer were
members of the Urn Detail; AG3 Leah Florent, AG3 Michael
Rodriguez, AG3 Felicia Routson, and AG3 Brett Losier were
members of the Honor Platoon rendering military honors to the
interred. During the ceremony, AG2 Springer was granted the
privilege to render honors for AG2 Williams. The deceased
received full military honors including a 21-gun salute, under
the direction of Executive Officer CAPT Timothy Kuehhas and
Command Chaplain CDR Dennis Cox.
CDR Cox believes this kind of ceremony highlights the
character and heritage that Sailors hold dear. ―It continues a
great tradition that we have in the Navy, that we will take
care of our shipmates even in their death,‖ said Cox. ―We will
bury them at sea, and we will do it with honor, solemnity and
dignity.‖
This was a first for the majority of the deployed team
and it had a very significant impact on all who were involved.
AG2 Springer stated upon completion of the ceremony, ―It
was a great and solemn display of the Navy‘s tradition and
heritage.‖ AG3 Losier commented, ―The ceremony was a
new experience for me and it filled me with a sense of pride
for my fellow service members.‖ He commented that if the
opportunity ever comes again he would definitely volunteer.
AGC Savant, the OA division LCPO stated, ―At no point did I
have to encourage the team to participate in the ceremony.
The Urn Detail stands by as they await their turn to They were willing to roger up and give 100% participation at
participate in the ceremony. Article by AG1 Robin Sink the opportunity to honor their fallen brothers and sisters. As an
LCPO, I couldn‘t be more proud of my Sailors!‖
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4. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Sailor of the Year
AG1 Lopez (Shore)
SAFETY TIPS
AG1 Ho (Sea) When people hide, ignore or downplay mishaps, they are letting
shipmates learn the hard way. People sometimes feel embarrassed because
Navy Commendation Medal
they did something that resulted in an injury. They are reluctant to tell anyone.
AGC Vongonnthong
AG1 Akerley Worst case, they ‗fess up and it comes back to haunt them with some
counseling from their supervisor or ribbing from peers.
Navy Achievement Medal All of these issues interfere with the clear goal: To prevent similar
AG1 Lopez mishaps. The only way to do that is to find out about all the mishaps—major
AG1 Ho and minor. By reporting your mishap to your supervisor and discussing it with
AG2 Ellis fellow shipmates, you may help keep someone else from getting hurt. While
not every mishap requires a formal report, informal reporting is highly
EIDWS encouraged to continue and enhance safe practices throughout the Navy.
AG2 Pack Reference:
http://www.public.navy.mil/navsafecen/Documents/media/deckplate_dialogue/DD_
Advancement Jan12_fessing_up.pdf
AG3 Graham
Join Service Commendation Medal
AG1 Sullivan
NEWS FROM THE FRONTIER
FWC AVN Det Pearl Harbor:
-One of our own, AG3 Lundy along with Lt Col Patla (17OWS Commander),
Lt Moreno (AF Flight Commander), and MSgt Oates (AF Flight SNCO)
embarked on a Technical Exchange Trip to Korea in the month of
December. The trip was a good mix of work and fun, working daily with the
customers that we support during the year to ensure that we are doing our
job the right way. AG3 Lundy visited all the sites the 17OWS support. Those
included Seoul, Osan, Kunsan and Camp Humphrey‘s. The experience
helped AG3 Lundy understand how the local effects directly affect their
weather. It was also an opportunity meet and to strengthen relationships
with the Combat Weather Flights in theater. In appreciation for her efforts
TOP: AG3 Lundy
poses for a
during the year AG3 Lundy was coined by the Commander of the Korean
picture Air Force weather (pictured to the left top picture)
BOTTOM: AG1 FWC AVN Det Atsugi:
Joshua Lund
SSOQ 2011 4th
-Transfers:
Quarter. AG1 Shea Erickson, transferred to Yokosuka Japan 15 Jan 2012
AG3 Andrew Wesigerber, transfers to AG-C1 school 11 Feb 2012
AG2 Ian Siracusa separates from Naval Service on 23 Feb 2012. AG2
Siracusa will be attending Law School with hopes to re-enter Naval Service
as a JAG Officer.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -Congratulations AG1 Joshua Lund for SSOQ 2011 4th quarter (pictured to
Encanto Elementary the left second from the top).
Every Thursday 0800-1000
Sunrise Senior Living FWC Strike Det Fallon:
2nd, 9th, & 22nd, 1800-2000 -Fair winds and following seas to AG1 Aaron Carr and family who
Feeding America San Diego transferred to PDD Pacific. They will be missed in Fallon and make a
15th & 29th 1800-2000 wonderful addition to the San Diego METOC team.
Homework Helpers -AG2 Glen Soucie recently returned from deployment on the USS VINSON
Every Tuesday 1800-2000 and will be separating from the Navy. We wish him the best of luck in his job
Crime Victims Oak Gardens search in San Diego.
25th 0900-1200
CDR Mike Kuypers
For more information contact
derron.gee@navy.mil Executive Officer
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