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Association of the United States Navy Weekly eNewsletter Now Hear This - 30 March 2015
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A Snippet from 27 March 2015 AUSN The Legislative Watch
House, Senate Budget Proposals Pass with Hit and Miss Defense Provisions
By Edgar Rodriguez, Director of Legislation and Government Relations
The House and Senate Budget Committees passed their budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2016 last week and defense provisions in both proposals are considered by many to be hit and miss. While defense hawks claimed a victory in protecting defense funding, most of that funding is contained within the Oversea Contingency Operations (OSO) account. The OCO is a special war account that is outside the jurisdiction of the Budget Control Act, the law responsible for sequestration. While Defense officials did not complain about the protection of overseas operations funding some stated what the military really needs is sustained funding for training and equipment through normal channels. The likelihood of the House and Senate Budget Committee proposals in affecting final budget funding is also in doubt since both proposals are considered non-bidding and may be vetoed by the President due to their non-defense provisions.
For more legislative news please visit the AUSN Capitol Hill Blog
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Plan for CAP - 4 Things to Know
From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Now is the time for command triads to start planning on how to use their Command Advancement Program (CAP) quotas to advance their top Sailors when CAP season begins July 1. Here are four things commanding officers (CO) should know about CAP: 1. CAP provides COs with the authority to advance their best Sailors in recognition of their superior performance in paygrades E3, E4 and E5. As the chief of naval personnel has said on many occasions, don't wait for the exam if the Sailor is ready and eligible, CAP them. 2. NAVADMIN 245/14 lists the quotas for CAP and NRMAP for eligible commands and can be found on the NPC website at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/messages/Documents/NAVADMINS/NAV2014/NAV14245.txt. 3. CAP season aligns with the Navywide advancement examination cycle to maximize current and future advancement opportunities and encourages COs to set CAP performance standards and select their best Sailors. 4. CAP season runs between July 1 and Sept. 30. Once Sailors are selected PERS-8 will
validate the selection and the CAP is then official. This added step ensures commands have the requisite CAP quotas and Sailors meet program requirements. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.
Naval Reserve Turning 100!
AUSN, Southwest Region to celebrate
100 Years of the Naval Reserve in May
San Diego May 15-18, 2015 Wyndham San Diego Bayside
1355 North Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 (888) 215-2756 or (619) 232 3861
To see the menu and download the registration form:
Naval Reserve Centennial Reunion Registration.pdf
The Association of the United States Navy, Southwest Region announces a celebration of the Centennial of the Naval Reserve and Naval Reserve Association old timers reunion at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside, May 15 through May 18, 2015.
Located directly on San Diego’s Big Bay at The Embarcadero, Wyndham San Diego Bayside offers easy access to Little Italy, the Gaslamp Quarter, as well as beautiful beaches and golf courses. Guests will enjoy nearby attractions like the world-famous San Diego Zoo, The Maritime Museum of San Diego, Sea World, Balboa Park, USS Midway, and more.
Abundant services and amenities make your stay at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside hotel a truly memorable experience. The complimentary airport shuttle and Wi-Fi Internet access makes business or pleasure travel easy and effortless. Enjoy fantastic hotel features such as the outdoor heated pool and poolside gym. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are savory on-site, with several exceptional in-house restaurants providing a wide variety of options to satisfy any taste. Choose from self or valet parking on the premises, for added convenience.
The 600 newly enhanced guest rooms and suites at this hotel provide a peaceful escape from the vibrant city outside. The updated spaces feature a modern and inviting design complemented by contemporary furnishings. Floor-to-ceiling windows assist in making you make the most of this waterfront location. All guest rooms and suites provide breathtaking views along with private balconies. All rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer and large work desk.
With a special AUSN Room Rate of $159 (NOW ONLY UNTIL APRIL 15) and a registration fee of only $40 per person (until April 1; $50 thereafter) it promises a full schedule with a banquet Saturday with a featured speaker, as well as optional tours aboard an active Naval ship and rides on a Vietnam era Swift Boat (PCF-816). Friday evening’s event will be a welcome aboard mixer to get acquainted and renew old friendships.
Contact Dave Bradley at [email protected] for additional information and registration. Let’s go shipmates!
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Origin Word of the Week
Do you know the origin of these words? Every week we will provide a new naval word.
Know the answer? Head to our Facebook page and post your answer under the word's graphic.
Last week's word and answer:
Boatswain's Pipe: No self-respecting boatswain's mate would dare admit he couldn't blow his pipe in a manner above reproach. This pipe, which is the emblem of the boatswain and his mates, has an ancient and interesting history.
On the ancient row-galleys, the boatswain used his pipe to "call the stroke." Later because its shrill tune could be heard above most of the activity on board, it was used to signal various happenings such as knock-off and the boarding of officials. So essential was this signaling device to the well-being of the ship, that it became a badge of office and honor in the British and American Navy of the sailing ships.
This week's word:
We will answer this one next week. In the meantime head to our Facebook page and share your answer under it's graphic.
Veteran News
VA Works to Expand Choice Program Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for 40 miles calculation would change to driving distance
From the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
In order to expand eligibility for the Veterans Choice Program, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced that it will change the calculation used to determine the distance between a Veteran’s residence and the nearest VA medical facility from a straight line distance to driving distance. The policy change will be made through regulatory action in the coming weeks. The Veterans Choice Program was authorized by the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (VACAA).
“VA has worked very quickly to implement the Veterans Choice Program and we appreciate the constructive feedback shared by Veterans and our partners to help us improve service to Veterans,” said Secretary Robert McDonald. “We’ve determined that changing the distance calculation will help ensure more Veterans have access to care when and where they want it. VA looks forward to the ongoing support of our partners as we continue to make improvements to this new program.” Read More.
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Midshipmen News
USNA Announces New Commandant of Midshipmen
By United States Naval Academy Public Affairs
Col. Stephen E. Liszewski is only the second Marine Corps officer to hold the position as U.S. Naval Academy Commandant.
Col. Stephen E. Liszewski was recently selected to be the 86th Commandant of Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. He is an alumnus of the Naval Academy Class of 1990.
Similar to the Dean of Students at a civilian university, the Commandant is responsible for the day-to-day conduct, military training and professional development of more than 4,400 midshipmen. Liszewski will replace the current Commandant, Capt. Bill Byrne, who will depart later this summer after a successful two-year tour. Liszewski is only the second Marine Corps officer to hold the position as U.S. Naval Academy Commandant. He currently serves as the Commandant of the Marine Corps Military Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City. “I am honored and excited to join the dedicated team at the Naval Academy,” said Liszewski. “This really is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I look forward to working with the incredibly talented men and women of the Brigade of Midshipmen and help them become leaders of character for the naval service and the nation.” Read More.
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Reunion! Event! - Showcase!!
Have an event planned? Need to let people know? Here is your space, please use it!
WHAT: USS Ranger CVA/CV-61 Reunion WHEN: September 3 - 6, 2015 WHERE: San Mateo, California, Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City FOR: All former crew members, squadrons, marine detachments, or TADs POC: George Meoli at 203-453-4279 and [email protected]
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WHAT: USS Agerholm 826 Reunion WHEN: October 8 - 11, 2015 WHERE: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma POC: Don Baldwin at 618-599-5972 and [email protected]
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WHAT: 2015 National Reunion of the USS Canberra (CA 70) and CAG 2 WHEN: October 14 - 18, 2015 WHERE: Mobile, Alabama FOR: All former ships company, officers, Marine detachment POC: Ken Minick at 740-423-8976 and [email protected]
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