{"id":304092,"date":"2019-07-19T06:00:01","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T20:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=304092"},"modified":"2019-07-19T06:00:01","modified_gmt":"2019-07-18T20:00:01","slug":"pacific-century-fellows-tour-uss-asheville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/pacific-century-fellows-tour-uss-asheville\/","title":{"rendered":"Pacific Century Fellows tour USS Asheville"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-304092 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/pacific-century-fellows-tour-uss-asheville\/pacific-century-fellows-tour-asheville\/'>Pacific Century Fellows Tour Asheville<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-304093'>\n\t\t\t\tLt. J.G. Brandon Conley, a native of Severn, Maryland, demonstrates how to use the Emergency Air Breathing system to members of the Pacific Century Fellows Program-Marianas Chapter during a tour aboard USS Asheville.  (U.S. NAVY\/LT. J.G. Meagan Morrison)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/pacific-century-fellows-tour-uss-asheville\/pacific-century-fellows-tour-asheville-2\/'>Pacific Century Fellows Tour Asheville<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-304094'>\n\t\t\t\tCmdr. Jeremy Pelstring, commanding officer of USS Asheville, speaks to members of the Pacific Century Fellows Program-Marianas Chapter during a tour. (U.S. NAVY\/LT. J.G. Meagan Morrison)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/pacific-century-fellows-tour-uss-asheville\/pacific-century-fellows-tour-asheville-3\/'>Pacific Century Fellows Tour Asheville<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-304095'>\n\t\t\t\tLt. Cmdr. Chad Tella, executive officer of USS Asheville, describes the submarine\u2019s control room to members of the Pacific Century Fellows Program-Marianas Chapter during a tour on July 18. (U.S. NAVY\/LT. J.G. Meagan Morrison)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>SANTA RITA, Guam<\/strong>\u2014Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Asheville hosted the Pacific Century Fellows Program-Marianas Chapter at Naval Base Guam yesterday, July 18.<\/p>\n<p>The leadership development program is modeled after the Pacific Century Fellows of Hawaii, with the same objective of developing potential leaders by creating leadership learning opportunities and experiences of the CNMI. Both programs drew inspiration from the White House Fellows Program founded by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe fellowship program is a wonderful opportunity for me to expand my knowledge, ability to lead, and to take on a more active role in public service\u201d said Lorenzo Aldan, an extension aide with youth development. \u201cI\u2019m grateful that I was selected to be a part of the program and to serve my community in a positive way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The nine-month program selects successful, career-minded individuals from various civilian businesses, government entities, and nonprofit organizations within the CNMI. The members complete monthly sessions and periodic retreats covering subjects such as education, government (federal and local), healthcare and quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Cmdr. Jeremy Pelstring, commanding officer of Asheville, led the tour and discussed the capabilities of the submarine as the group walked topside before heading into the submarine\u2019s control room, living quarters, torpedo room, machinery room and mess decks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis tour was a great chance to showcase Asheville and its capabilities to our future leaders,\u201d said Pelstring. \u201cI hope their biggest takeaway is the pride and professionalism that every single member of this crew exudes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After departing Asheville, the group toured other military facilities on island including Marine Corps Activity Guam, Andersen Air Force Base, and Joint Region Marianas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s remarkable to see these facilities firsthand,\u201d said Aldan. \u201cI enjoyed learning about USS Asheville, the crew, and her military presence [in] Guam. The tour has given me a better understanding of our military and those who serve.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Asheville is assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, which is located at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam in Apra Harbor, Guam, and consists of four Los Angeles-class attack submarines. The CSS-15 staff is responsible for providing training, material and personnel readiness support to these commands.<\/p>\n<p>Also based out of Naval Base Guam are submarine tenders USS Frank Cable and USS Emory S. Land. The submarines and tenders are maintained as part of the U.S. Navy\u2019s forward-deployed submarine force and are readily capable of meeting global operational requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LT.J.G. 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