USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLET TER

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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 Attachs, multiple General and Flag Officers, U.S. and foreign military members, several UAE businessmen 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 U.S. 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 its enlisted personnel comparable to the privileges and responsibilities you are now bound to observe and are expected to fulfill. 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 including 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 delivery, 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 connected 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

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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 ships 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 received 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 5 gun to 100% readiness and correcting a hydraulic leak. Their repairs demonstrated their ownership and dedication to their equipment, which will continue to ensure Milius success in the future. Bravo Zulu to FC2 Bowman, FC2 Minnich, and the line coaches for safely running 27 shooters through the M4/M14 gun qualification today on the flight deck BZ to the ITmen who were a tremendous help to the radio shack on USS DEXTROUS. One of our IT1s 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 recognition. 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 restored this critical system. Congratulations to CTT2 Brower and his wife on the birth of their baby boy Rylan Harley! BZ to GMs, FCs, and STGs: Great Shoot on Killer tomato, and all weapons firing for sustainment; cross training RCP operators 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 verifying 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 proficiency; qualifying 32 personnel in the 9mm all in a weeks 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, ships movement, personal information about U.S. citizens and employees and technological data. Sincerely, CDR Nikki Bufkin

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USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

Command Career Counselor

A big BRAVO ZULU to the following Sailors on their recent Reenlistments, Promotions, Advancement, and Awards:

Aloha again MILUS Crew, Family & Friends, Career Development Boards (CDBs) are the backbone of a Sailors career in setting goals and guiding educational courses. As a standard, CDBs are held for Sailors upon reporting to a command, six months onboard, 12 months onboard and at 12-month intervals thereafter. Special CDBs will be conducted for those on a case-by-case basis. Typical topics covered during a CDB include watch-standing qualifications, continued education goals, advancement, shore and long term goals, Perform-to-Serve (PTS), Etc. Leadership can use CDBs to learn priorities of the Sailor and align the Sailors 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 Service Record (ESR) is up-to-date with current info. Majority of the Navys programs online use a members ESR record to verify eligibility for specific programs, and without correct information, that member may not be qualified. If you have any questions, please ask your Sailor. Aloha and dont forget Mothers Day on May 13th! Sincerely, NC1 (SW/AW) B. Baraoidan

Reenlistments: LSC (SW/AW) Benedict Gorospe CS2 (SW) Cheikh Sow OS3 (SW) Daroll Dimanche Navy Commendation Medal: LT Betz Navy Achievement Medal
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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

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May 3rd and 4th State Testing for most CA schools May 5th CINCO DE MAYO May 12th FRG Meeting MCYC 11 1pm May 13th MOTHERS DAY May 19th HALFWAY BEACH CELEBRATION Visit miliusfrg.org for all the details May 20th Childrens Book Fair 10 am to 4pm Visit www.lmvma.com for more details May 21st Middle/High school Transition Workshop 5:30 to 8:00 pm Call 619-524-8032 to RSVP and get more details May 28th LABOR DAY
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Happy Mothers Day to all our Milius moms!

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USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

OMBUDSMAN MEMO
Ombudsman Info: ombudsman69@gmail.com OMB Phone 619.417.9980 Careline 619.338.1754
Hello MILIUS Families! We hope you are well adjusted into the rhythm of deployment 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 deployment blues 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 network in previous newsletters and sincerely hope you are using it! A few tips are: -Allow imperfections into your life: unrealistic expectations will sabotage you. Your house doesnt have to be spotless; dishes dont 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!) cant always hold a stiff upper lip and its sometimes not the best answer. Call a friend, family member, 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 its offered: Has a neighbor proposed to watch the children for a few hours? Say yes. Has a relative hinted that hell mow the lawn? Say yes. Has a friend said shed like to bring you a meal? Yes! Yes! Yes! Though military spouses are used to doing many things on their ownand doing them wellthe challenges of deployment tax even the most accomplished service members spouses. If you feel like you cant accept help without providing something in kind, simply ask how you can return the favor. -Open yourself to a new community: Are you involved 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 inspired, reflect on the eternaland put the current countdown into perspective. -Never lose faith in yourself: As military spouses, we are some of the toughest people out there. Take pride in your spouses 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 doesnt 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?

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USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

FRG NEWS AND NOTES

May FRG meeting set for May 12
The USS Milius monthly Family Readiness Group meeting is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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 youd 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 ussmilius69frg@gmail.com. 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 miliusfrg.org. We hope to see you there!

The landmark weve all been waiting for is just around the corner and we want to party! Were almost there Milius families, and the USS Milius Family Readiness Group is planning for a party to remember. The FRG will celebrate our deployments halfway mark with a beach party from 1 to 5 p.m. 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 ussmilius69frg@gmail.com or by RSVP-ing to our post at miliusfrg.org. 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 miliusfrg.org.

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CHAPLINS CORNER
Greetings family and loved ones of MILIUSI 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 CSs (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 maintain a healthy routine for you and your family: consistent sleep pattern, exercise, healthy eating, a sense of humor, positive attitude, 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

AROUND TOWN
Fiesta Old Town, Cinco De Mayo
FREE 2 Day Event! Saturday - May 5th 11:00 am 10:00 pm Sunday - May 6th 11:00 PM 5:00 PM

16th Annual North Park Festival of Arts

Sunday May 20 from 10am- 6pm at University Ave. &30th Street Free family event and free parking Kids Art Block

The Kids ART Block section is a crowd favorite! Kids are given the opportunity to participate in a variety of interactive Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Old Town, its a San arts related activities all geared to teach and inspire young Diego tradition. Fiesta Old Town is the largest minds to explore their own artistic creativity! This year, The event of its kind in Southern CA. Three stages Rare Hare Studios, Young Audiences of San Diego, of live entertainment three days of music, food and Chula Vista Community Arts Group will provide and fun! hands-on projects for kids and their parents to enjoy together. Enjoy origami making lessons, learn how to craft with recycled The 28th Annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco De Mayo is the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration items, engage in multi-media and photography and take part in other fun interactive arts project. Visit north of the border. Come out a join in the fun!! http://www.northparkfestivalofarts.com for more information.

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USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

AROUND TOWN
MAY 4 TH 6 TH US MILITARY ALL STARS RED, WHITE AND BLUE TOUR
SAN DIEGO, CA., - The U.S. Military All-Stars in conjunction with the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) today announced Jeff Gray DDS - Sedation & Cosmetic Dentistry as title sponsor of the 19th Annual MILITARY ALL-STAR CELEBRITY CLASSIC at Tony Gwynn Stadium on Sunday, May 6 at 6:00 PM. This unique patriotic event will host Wounded Warriors in the San Diego region paying tribute to some of our nation's bravest and most determined heroes. Featuring Major Leaguer's, celebrities, military flyover and special autograph sessions, the event will also highlight Wounded Warrior members of the U.S. 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 representing all branches of the military. The event will kick-off their 23rd Annual "Red, White & 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: www.facebook.com/JeffGrayDDS." 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 that's 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. Dont 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 FRI SAT SUN SUN May 4TH May 4th May 5th May 6th May 6th 9AM 6pm 8am 5:30pm 7pm St. Mary School Visit Escondido Ca Murphy Canyon Little League Clinic Tierra Santa Military All Star Golf Classic Admiral Baker Military All Star Softball Game Tony Gwynn Stadium Military All Star Softball Game Tony Gwynn Stadium

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Crew and At sea action Photos

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USS MILIUS COMMAND NEWSLETTER

Crew and At sea action Photos

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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 Womens 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 womans position in society. My mother was an independent woman, said Snoh when asked about her role models. She was strong, taught me to be independent, believe in myself and to disregard stereotypes. The way Snoh spoke of her mom was a common theme among many of Milius 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 werent 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 Chiefs Mess and Wardroom have another eight women. As part of womens history month, Milius had slideshows running throughout the day highlighting women of the past who made our society what it is today.

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MILIUS FRONTLINE 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. Priorities for the port visit included hosting a reception onboard, maintenance, corrosion control, and liberty. As soon as the moored, shift colors, was announced, Sailors began their corrosion control projects. Corrosion control is a very important part of keeping our ship mission ready, said Operations Specialist Second Class Wilbert Fejeran. Its everyones responsibility to keep Milius ready to fight. Milius hosted the reception for some key members of the United Arab Emirates in Air and Missile Defense. Milius provided 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 wasnt 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 shopping. There were liberty buses providing transportation to several malls. Shopping was not the only activity the crew enjoyed. Milius 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. The tour was great, it was a good way to experience new culture, said Gas Turbine System Technician Third Class Electrical Shannon OLeary. 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 U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

If you have questions, comments or suggestions for MILIUS FRONTLINE NEWS, please email the Public Affairs Officer at PAO@ddg69.navy.mil. Also, please check the Facebook page and contact our Ombudsmen for more information!

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MILIUS FRONTLINE NEWS

The Green Side of USS Milius (DDG 69)
By Ensign Joshua Millwood In todays expanding world the importance of a clean environment for future generations is on everyones 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 ships 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 ships engines is another way the Milius makes its carbon foot print smaller. When we transit we go at the best fuel-economical speed, 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. Doing 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 run, said Ensign Jeremy McIntyre. When in port, Milius 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 ships 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. It was a very rewarding experience and I look forward to do another community outreach project when we return from deployment, 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 recycling cans or going out into the community, the Sailors of Milius and in the Navy will keep pushing forward to better our planet.

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Deployment Resources
Deployment Resources & Information: Naval Base San Diego FFSC (619) 556-7404 or (866) 923-6478 American Red Cross (877) 272-7337 www.redcross.org Military OneSource (800) 342-9647 www.militaryonesource.com FOCUS (619) 556-6075 www.focusproject.org NBSD Legal (619) 556-2211 www.jag.navy.mil/legal_services/nlso/nlso_southwest.htm Tri-West Healthcare Alliance (888) 874-9378 www.triwest.com TRICARE Dental Program (800) 866-8499 www.TRICAREdentalprogram.com NMCRS (619) 238-1587/88 www.nmcrs.org USO Downtown Center (619) 235-6503 www.usosandiego.org Naval Base Chapel (619) 556-2658 www.chaplincare.navy.mil Armed Services YMCA (858) 751-5755 www.militaryymca.org Child Development Center (619) 556-8491 Operation Home front (866) 424-5210 www.operationhomefront.net 211 www.211sandiego.org Sitter city www.sittercity.com/dod Women, Infant, & Children (WIC ) Program (800) 500-6411 www.sandiegowic.org Monthly Bread Ministries & 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.