By Lt. j.g. Alison Derr, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- As the 29th annual Surface Line Week (SLW) competition continues Aug. 18 in San Diego, Afloat Training Group (ATG) San Diego is working hard to defend their title as the reigning overall champions of the medium-size command category.
Known across the waterfront for the rigorous training and assessment standards, ATG members enjoyed interacting with other commands during SLW.
"Coming out and playing with people who you normally assess makes the competition more fun because it's a more relaxed atmosphere that promotes teamwork and camaraderie," says Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Marcos Rojas.
"It's our job to make sure the waterfront is properly trained and Sailors are proficient in the necessary skills to head to sea," said Chief Sonar Technician Lawrence Law. "But on the field or on the court, we're just like everybody else, trying to do our best and enjoy the competition."
With a solid victory against the USS Preble (DDG 88) on the softball diamond Aug. 18, ATG San Diego continues its quest for the softball championship pending the rest of the tournament's results.
The ATG San Diego volleyball team is scheduled for the tournament play-offs starting Aug. 18. The command football team is also making a strong showing and has high hopes of continuing in the tournament. According to Rojas, members of ATG San Diego's seamanship assessment team will be hosting the SLW seamanship event, which will include challenges such as knot tying, boatswain's mate pipe calls and a heaving line toss.
SLW, a 10-day contest sponsored by Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) will run through Aug 20. This marquee event features a series of activities dedicated to friendly competition in a variety of seamanship and sporting events. SLW will conclude with an awards ceremony Aug. 20, followed by the annual Surface Warrior Ball Aug. 21.
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