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The Harpers Ferrian - Issue No 006 April 2017
The Harpers Ferrian - Issue No 006 April 2017
The Harpers Ferrian - Issue No 006 April 2017
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SAN DIEGO - In early April, dock landing ship USS Harpers Fer-
ry (LSD 49) football team dubbed the Dawg Pound lambasted
their counterpart, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroy-
er USS Spruance (DDG-111) 42-7 to clinch the 2017 Naval Base
San Diego Flag Football title. Captained by Culinary Specialist
Seaman Junie Flowers, the Dawg Pounds outsmarted all com-
peting teams including the USS Mobile Bay (CL-63), Helicopter
Sea Combat Squadron THREE (HSC3) and USS Russel (DDG
SAN DIEGO (Apr. 28, 2017) Harpers Ferrys IT1 Amber
59) to secure the coveted base trophy. Hull Maintenance Techni-
Moses emerged as Honor Graduate of The Foundry
cian 3rd Class Antwan Prince was named Most Valued Player of
Leadership Course, Class 007 and was awarded the
the tournament which held at the Admiral Prout Field on the dry
Certificate of Honor. The course provides a unique op-
side of Naval Base San Diego, California.
portunity to receive leadership training and insight.
The Harpers Ferrian 2 No. 006 April 2017
FLASH BACK
This Month in Harpers Ferrians Observe SAAMP
Naval History
April 4, 1776 - Continental Navy
Frigate Columbus captures the Brit-
ish schooner HMS Hawk, making
the first American capture of a Brit-
ish armed vessel. Columbus later
captures the British brig Bolton.
Publisher:
Editorial Adviser:
Senior Sailor of the Quarter, IT1 Am- Sailor of the Quarter, CS2 Anna Junior Sailor of the Quarter, MM3 Blue Jacket of the Quarter, Seaman
ber Moses, Operations Department Perlas, Supply Department Grace Lagula, Eng. Department Kimberley Tenn, Deck Department
Rate/Rank Achievement
Boatswain Mate SA BMSA Simpson's performed his duties in a highly professional man-
Name ner while on internal rover for in-port duty section five. While con-
ducting his rounds he discovered a high flow of water coming
Simpson, Benjamin through the bottom NTD in compartment 1-39-1-L. His quick actions
Hometown prevented the progressive flooding into compartment 1-35-1-L and
other vital adjacent compartments. Simpson reacted quickly by noti-
Ocala, Florida
fying the Officer Of Deck, reporting the casualty in a timely manner,
Favorite Team allowing duty section In-port Emergency Team to man up and com-
Univ. of Florida Gators
bat the flooding, isolate the damage and prevent any further damage
to the ship. His performance exemplified the Core Watch Standing
Hobbies Principles of procedural compliance and questioning attitude. For
Mixed martial arts, sky that, BMSN Simpson is selected USS Harpers Ferry Sailor in the
diving and hunting Spotlight!