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Gravely Sailors Compete at Damage Control

Story Number: NNS130625-07Release Date: 6/25/2013 12:00:00 PM
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By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Turner, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet

USS GRAVELY, At Sea (NNS) -- Guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) held a damage control (DC) competition between junior officers and the chiefs, while underway in the Mediterranean, June 23.

The event, held on the flight deck, that consisted of a relay between five different events, including pipe-patching repair; de-smoking a space; chemical-biological-radiological (CBR) response and firefighting ensemble (FFE) dress-out races.

"This competition is a really good opportunity to keep Sailors sharp on the damage control procedures," said Chief Damage Controlman Reginald Pridgen. "It is also a morale booster. Win or lose, there's nothing like a friendly competition to motivate a crew."

The chiefs dominated the relay finishing the events with an overall time of 28 minutes and 41 seconds - nine seconds faster than Gravely's junior officers.
Sailors were able to apply their knowledge in a fun and competitive atmosphere event aboard Gravely, while earning bragging rights and a plaque.

"It was a lot of fun," said Chief Electrician's Mate Brian Morse "It was beneficial for everyone to be able to have hands-on learning with the equipment."

Gravely, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/naveur/.

STORY COMMENTS1 COMMENT
6/25/2013 11:15:00 PM
Of course the Chiefs won! Experience trumps book learning every time. Go Chiefs!
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Chief Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) Wade Payne dresses out in full firefighting ensemble during a damage control competition on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107).
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130623-N-KA046-025 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 23, 2013) Chief Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) Wade Payne dresses out in full firefighting ensemble during a damage control competition on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107). Gravely, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Turner/Released)
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