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NNS120214-11 Navy Releases FY-12 Continuation Board Results to Sailors

From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON Tenn (NNS) -- Results from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 performance-basedboard for continuation of senior enlisted (SECB) were posted in Bupers Online (BOL) forindividual Sailors access according to NAVADMIN 05412 released Feb 14

More than 7000 senior enlisted Sailors reviewed by the FY-12 performance-based board forcontinuation of senior enlisted were selected for continuation

A performance-based board for continuation of senior enlisted Sailors with more than 19years of active service is part of our continuing strategy to optimize the quality of thoseserving It focuses on retaining our top performers while managing the force said ViceAdm Scott Van Buskirk chief of naval personnel

The FY-12 board convened Dec 5 2011 and considered 7684 active duty full-time supportand Reserve candidates with more than 19 years of service and three years time-in-gradefor continuation who met eligibility guidance outlined in NAVADMIN 19411 Of these eligible

senior enlisted 7091 candidates were selected for continuation 593 candidates were notselected for continuation

Senior enlisted considered by the FY-12 board are classified in one of three categories in BOLS - Selected for continuationN- Not selected for continuation H- Not selected for continuation - In a hold status

Sailors not selected for continuation must transfer to the fleet reserve or retire by Sept 302012 and will have access to the Navys Transition Assistance Management Program

Like Perform to Serve for junior enlisted and the Selected Early Retirement Board for officersthe senior enlisted continuation board is a force management measure allowing Navy toretain the best Sailors while meeting current and future planned end-strength controls

The senior enlisted continuation board is a performance-based board meaning there are noquotas The board is directed to select or not select as many senior enlisted for continuationas they deem appropriate within the guidance provided in the precept Continuation ofcandidates with no documented substandard or marginal performance indicators in theirrecord is presumed

The precept can be found on the Enlisted Continuation page under the Boards section ofthe NPC web site

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NNS120214-12 FY-12 Aviation Officer Bonus Rates Released

MILLINGTON Tenn (NNS) -- Adjustments to the active duty and full time support (FTS)Aviation Career Continuation Pay (ACCP) program were announced via Navy messages Feb14

According to NAVADMINs 05512 and 05612 the ACCP program provides selected bonusesas an incentive to eligible pilots and naval flight officers (NFOs) through department head andcommand milestones

Fiscal year (FY) 2012 active duty department head retention bonus annual rates havechanged from FY-11 in the following aviation communities and designators

Helicopter Sea Combat pilots $15000 per yearHelicopter anti-submarine light pilotshelicopter maritime strike pilots $5000 per yearEA-18G and EA-6B electronic air attack (VAQ) pilots $25000 per yearE-2C carrier airborne early warning (VAW) and C-2 fleet logistics support (VRC)pilots $10000 per year VAW NFOs $10000 per yearP-3C patrol (VP) NFOs $15000 per yearEP-3 air reconnaissance (VQ [P]) pilots $15000 per year

E-6A airborne communications (VQ [T]) pilots $15000 per year VQ (T) NFOs $15000 peryear

FTS annual rates vary by community from $5000 to $25000 for squadron departmentheadwing staff The aviation commander command bonus has been removed

The Navy expects roughly 310 active duty and 75 FTS aviators to take advantage of the ACCPprogram this year

Department head retention bonuses will be paid in equal annual installments Additionally theFY-12 program continues to authorize the payment of five-year contracts one year prior tothe completion of the active duty minimum service requirement (MSR)

Long-term applicants are eligible if their MSR expires in FY-12 or FY-13 Payment will beginwhen an officer is within one year of completing their MSR

Active duty ACCP applications must be received before Aug 31 2012 FTS ACCP applicationsmust be received before Sept 24 2012

For more details regarding eligibility administrative procedures and the application letterformat visit the ACCP Bonus Web Page atwwwnpcnavymilofficerDetailingaviationOCMPagesACCPaspx

Full time support aviators can learn more on the FTS aviators Web Page atwwwnpcnavymilofficerDetailingfulltimesupportPagesAviatorsaspx To read the NAVADMINS visit the Navy Personnel Command website at wwwnpcnavymil orfor more information contact the NPC customer service center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC (1-866-827-5672) or email cscmailboxnavymil

NNS120214-08 Transition Benefits NPC Officials to Discuss Post-ERB Matters in the PacificNorthwest

MILLINGTON Tenn (NNS) -- The Navy Personnel Command (NPC) fleet engagement team isscheduled to meet with Sailors families and leadership in the Pacific Northwest Feb 21-23 todiscuss post-Enlisted Retention Board (ERB) matters and transition benefits officials said Feb14

There are a lot of benefits available to transitioning Sailors including some ERB specifictopics The more we increase understanding of the post-board processes and benefitsavailable the better prepared ERB affected Sailors will be for a successful transition saidFleet Engagement team member Capt Steven Holmes director of Military CommunityManagement

The fleet engagement team recently completed engagements to Japan Hawaii California andFlorida where they discussed Involuntary Separation Pay transition benefits and Reserveaffiliation options for transitioning Sailors More than 240 ERB affected Sailors have received aSelected Reserve quota through Perform to Serve during the November and December cycles

Holmes and his team will also discuss Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) whichwas announced in NAVADMIN 02512

Sailors considered but not selected for retention by the ERB who will have completed at least15 years of active service as of Sept 1 2012 are eligible for early retirement benefits underTERA

The fleet engagement team is composed of representatives from the enlisted distributiondivision enlisted community management division career development program and theNavys ERB transition assistance coordinator In addition representatives from ChallengerGray and Christmas Inc will be available to discuss their outplacement services and enrollERB affected Sailors not already enrolled

All ERB-affected Sailors families career counselors and command leadership teams includingombudsmen are encouraged to attend

Sailors should contact their command career counselor for local briefing times and locations

The Navy will also conduct an additional fleet engagement visit to Norfolk March 5-9

For more information about transition benefits visit the Transition Information Web Pageavailable under the Hot Pages section of the NPC website at wwwnpcnavymil

NNS120214-04 Service Members Cautioned to Dangers of Drugs and Alcohol

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Gabrielle Blake Joint Region Edge Staff

SANTA RITA Guam (NNS) -- Joint Region Marianas and US Naval Base Guam hosted theGuam Personal Readiness Summit Feb 7-9

The program previously known as the Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP)Summit focused on informing Sailors on updates made to programs concerning drug andalcohol abuse suicide prevention and sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) amongother topics

Second to getting our mission done is learning to take care of our Sailors said CaptRichard Wood US Naval Base Guam commanding officer Thats why it is important to taketime out to attend these trainings

The summit provided programs for all levels within each command The first day offeredtraining for senior leadership from commands around Guam

We feel the best way to get a handle on the negative incidents that have been occurring isto train our leaders to look for different signs that may lead a Sailor to go into the wrongdirection said Daryl Charles Operational Stress Control Program analyst from the Chief ofNaval Operations Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention

Day two of the summit was geared toward command program advisors such as commandfitness leaders SAPR advocates and Drug and Alcohol Program Advisors

The training was really effective said Logistics Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Mario Lamar USSEmory S Land (AS 39) SAPR The summit taught us to be more involved We want toprevent the sexual assaults and they taught us that in order to do that we have to get toknow our people and educate our people

On the final day an alcohol awareness program performance titled Shot of Reality usedinteraction and humor to inform junior Sailors about the importance of drinking responsibly

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NNS120213-15 CSS Introduces Updated SH Course after Receiving Fleet InstructorFeedback

From Center for Service Support Public Affairs

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Staff members from the Center for Service Support headquarters inNewport RI teamed up with instructors from its San Diego and Norfolk learning sites in SanDiego Jan 23 - Feb 10 to roll out the revised Ships Servicemen Afloat Retail OperationsSystems Specialist training

During an internal formal course review conducted in February 2011 instructors voicedconcerns that the training formerly known as the Afloat Retail Operations Specialist (ROM II)course was out of date with the job ships servicemen were performing in the fleet Theseconcerns were further highlighted in June 2011 during a Human Performance RequirementsReview (HPRR)

Our instructors and the fleet spoke and we listened said Cmdr Sid Hall CSS director oftraining Now it is our job as CSS to respond in such a way that we will provide the qualityof training the ships servicemen need to fulfill their role in the fleet

Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) introduced the HPRR process in December2005 to establish a systemic approach to effectively identify training shortfalls in the fleet andconnect rate training to community management For learning centers like CSS HPRRs allowcurriculum developers and training managers to produce quality training that best meetscurrent and future fleet requirements This is accomplished by bringing together fleetstakeholders and customers to thoroughly examine curriculum lesson plans lessonobjectives equipment classroom instruction and other course documents

As a result of the feedback obtained the amended course now includes a pre-trainingrequirement of the Navy Knowledge Online Navy Cash course as well as hands-on practicaltraining in military standard requisitioning and issues procedures expenditures surveysreceipts procurement and smart reorder backup More labs and information takeaways werealso incorporated into the curriculum

This course pilot included all the changes recommended from the formal course review andthe HPRR with one exception said Sabrina Studstill-Ward the instructional systemsspecialist who coordinated the course review the HPRR and the training modifications Wewerent able to include the hands-on Navy Cash portion due to some technology work we stillneed to do

Instructors and students who attended the pilot concurred that the course was relevant to thejob they would hold as records keepers

I really thought the overall design was good said Ships Serviceman 2nd Class KoreyBarefield from Naval Hospital Lemoore Calif I really felt the instructors passionately taughtthe class You could tell that they loved their job and it resonated in their teaching

In response to course feedback CSS is already working to fine-tune the curriculum based onthese lessons learned and is scheduled to host a second test in April at its Norfolk Learning

Site Additional hands-on Navy Cash instruction will also be incorporated into the curriculumfor testing before the end of fiscal year 2012

Several logistics-rating HPRR special missions are scheduled for 2012 Specific dates andevents will be advertised via Navy message

The Center for Service Support is dedicated to providing Sailors in the administration logisticsand media communities the knowledge and skills to support the fleets warfighting mission

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NNS120214-01 COMNAVAIRFOR Announces 2011 Aviation Battle E Winners

From CNAF Public Affairs

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF) announced the winners of the2011 Aviation Battle Efficiency (Battle E) awards Feb 10

The aviation Battle E is the Navys top performance award presented to the aircraft carrierand aviation squadron in each competitive category that achieves the highest standards ofperformance readiness and efficiency The award recognizes a units training and operationalachievements while including a balance that incentivizes efficiency

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) was the Battle E winner of the aircraft carrier category for theWest Coast while the USS George HW Bush (CVN 77) won for the East Coast

The warfighting excellence shown by these squadrons and the Vinson and the Bush provesthem to be the best of the best I am incredibly proud of their accomplishments said ViceAdm Al Myers CNAF commander In a time of increased demand and a constrained fiscalenvironment these Sailors officers and aviators continue to deliver combat effectiveness andto display the professionalism and pride that is the hallmark of naval aviation

In the aviation squadron competitions each aviation Type-Commander selects a winner inevery category while CNAF selects the Navy-wide winners resulting in three sets ofrecipients

The 2011 Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic squadrons selected as Battle E winners areStrike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 for the VFA-C category Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 for the VFA-EF categoryElectronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 for the VAQ CVW categoryCarrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124 for the VAW categoryHelicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 for the HSHSC categoryHelicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 42 for the HSL EXP categoryHelicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 for the HSC EXP categoryPatrol Squadron (VP) 10 for the VP category

The 2011 Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific Fleet squadrons selected as Battle E winnersareStrike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 for the VFA-C categoryStrike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 for the VFA-EF categoryElectronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 for the VAQ CVW categoryCarrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 for the VAW categoryHelicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 for the HSHSC categoryHelicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 37 for the HSL EXP categoryHelicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 for the HSC EXP category

Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 for the VP category

The 2011 CNAF squadrons selected as Battle E winners areElectronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 for the VAQ EXP categoryHelicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 for the HSM categoryHelicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 for the HM categoryFleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 2 for the VQ EW category Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 4 for the VQ TACAMO categoryPatrol Squadron Special Projects Unit (VPU) 1 for the VPU categoryFleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 for the VRC category

The Battle E competition is conducted to strengthen individual command performanceoverall force readiness and to recognize outstanding performance within the naval aviationforce

Grading metrics for attaining the Battle E award include operational achievement traininginspection accomplishments material and personnel readiness aviation safety weaponsystems and tactics development and contributions to the aviation community

Each member attached to a winning ship or squadron earns the right to wear the Battle Eribbon on their uniform or if they already posses that ribbon they can add an additional Edevice to the ribbon

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NNS120214-10 NMCB 7 Detail Wolverine Partnering for Results

By Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 7 Public Affairs

ZUBUL PROVINCE Afghanistan (NNS) -- Seabees assigned to US Naval Mobile ConstructionBattalion (NMCB) 7 Detail Wolverine are conducting ongoing contingency construction projectsin southern Zabul Province

Based at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wolverine since mid-January the detail assumedconstruction authority from NMCB 1 and immediately made an impact completing severallife-support projects throughout the FOB over the past month

To date Detail Wolverine Seabees have completed 11 projects from new airfield ammunitionboxes to communication fiber installation Their largest project has been the construction ofnew berthing facilities and a tactical operations center for the US Army 1-14th Cavalry

One of the biggest challenges the Seabees have faced is poor weather conditions in the areaShortly after assuming construction duties from NMCB 1 FOB Wolverine was ravaged by amassive snow storm which dropped more than two feet of snow in a 24-hour period a rareevent for this area of Afghanistan

Several hours into the latest storm the overbearing weight of snow began to weaken theinterior frames of the berthing tents The Seabees of NMCB 7 were called into actionassisting the FOB maintenance contractor with critical snow removal from roofs andreinforcement of interior wooden frames for tents throughout the FOB

The accumulation of snow forced the closure of FOB entry control points (ECPs) and halteddaily airfield operations Once again the Bees were back in action clearing more than22000 cubic yards of snow from the airfield and ECPs while continuing their daily operationsand routine maintenance

Detail Wolverine has continued the local partnership mission with the Afghan National Army(ANA) by providing maintenance and repair subject matter expertise to Soldiers in the ANA4th Kandak 2 Brigade 205th Corps Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Lucas Arriaga andConstruction Mechanic 3rd Class Dhane Givler work hand-in-hand with their ANAcounterparts providing basic maintenance skills general expertise and oversight duringroutine vehicle repair

This is a great opportunity for us Seabees to assist our Afghan counterparts in the upkeep oftheir tactical vehicles said Arriaga a native of Dallas Texas The most challenging aspectof our partnership is working through the language barriers Construction Electrician 1stClass Michael Jordan the detachments resident generator maintenance expert assists ANAtechnicians with their equipment and provides valuable information for extending generatorlifecycles

Wrapping up the maintenance cycle Detail Officer in Charge Lt Sean Hughes also plays akey part in the current mission by working with the local ANA maintenance officertroubleshooting the ANAs Logistics System and assisting with building the framework for asustainable effective maintenance program

Over the past month weve worked diligently to develop friendships with our counterpartssaid Hughes a native of Omaha Neb Gaining the trust of the ANA will allow ourprofessional relationships to be based on mutual respect and understanding allowing for amore effective partnership Major strides in increasing the ANAs ability to operateindependently of coalition forces have been made by our predecessors NMCB 1 and we lookforward to the difference we can make over the coming months

As NMCB 7 continues to partner with its ANA counterparts they play a key role in training theANA aiding in their ability to maintain operational readiness and improving their overallability to operate independently of NATO Forces

NMCB 7 deployed to the Combined Joint Operations Area - Afghanistan from its homeport ofGulfport Miss Jan 9 to provide a highly responsive and maneuverable engineer force andresources to conduct contingency mobility and general engineering support operations acrosssupported commanders lines of operation throughout CENTCOM and improve the operationalcapabilities of coalition forces

NMCB 7 often referred to as the Magnificent Seven is one of the original 10 Seabeebattalions authorized by the Chief of the Navys Bureau of Yards and Docks in 1942 and iscurrently one of nine active NMCBs in the Naval Construction Force a military engineeringforce of nearly 17000 active and Reserve Component Seabees operating worldwide Uponcompletion of their current deployment NMCB 7 will decommission Sep 30 as part of theFiscal Year 2012 force reduction plan

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NNS120214-09 Germantown Conducts NEO Exercise Ship Tour

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Johnie Hickmon Commander AmphibiousSquadron 11 Public Affairs

SATTAHIP Thailand (NNS) -- Forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USSGermantown (LSD 42) served as the staging area during a non-combatant evacuationoperation (NEO) off the coast of Sattahip Feb 12

The mock NEO was a chance for the crew to display what services they would provide in theevent of an actual NEO

The NEO is just one of the operations conducted during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 the annualmultinational military exercise co-hosted by the US and Thailand designed to advancesecurity throughout the Asia-Pacific region and enhance interoperability with participatingnations

Participants were flown to the ship via helicopters where they were ushered across the flightdeck to begin their in-processing They were greeted by the commanding officer whoinformed them of the processing procedure

We check them in inventory their personal items then we offer snacks and water said LtAmanda Lambert NEO coordinator Some of the evacuees can be hungry or looking forcomfort items such as cookies

Once they were finished with their initial briefing the evacuees were ushered to medicalwhere they were given a tour of the facility

In medical they get a medical screening where their vital signs are taken and evaluated forany additional medical attention if required said Lambert Afterwards they are then takendown to the mess decks where they can begin the paperwork for processing

On the mess decks Personnel Specialist 1st Class Gabriel Young said the evacuees arerequired to fill out a transient guest data card where information such as passport numbersnext of kin age and birthplace are recorded and catalogued

This is for accountability so we know how many evacuees are aboard said Young Thedata cards also let them know what life boat they are assigned to and which berthing theywill reside in Additionally it lists their past and present medical conditions important shipphone numbers and hour of operations for various shipboard services

After leaving the mess decks evacuees were given a tour of the ship that included spacessuch as the pilot house and the flight deck They also had an opportunities to take and posefor photos as they awaited the next helicopter to return them to the shore and bring on thenext group of mock evacuees

Germantown commanded by Cmdr Carol McKenzie was commissioned Feb 8 1986 and iscapable of carrying more than 721 Marines and Sailors Germantown is participating in CobraGold 2012 along with USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and reports to Commander Amphibious Force7th Fleet Rear Adm Richard Landolt who is headquartered in Okinawa Japan

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NNS120214-03 USS Port Royal Returns to Hawaii After Operation New Dawn

By Jazzmin Williams Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs Contributing Writer

PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) returned to a largecrowd and rousing cheers Feb 13 after an almost eight-month deployment

I feel absolutely great to be back said Capt Eric Weilenman commanding officer of thePort Royal Its always good to get back home and I know the crews excited

Sailors in their summer whites manned the rails as the ship pulled into port while families

and friends lined the pier Mothers fathers wives and children searched anxiously for theirloved ones while homemade signs glittered in the sun

Port Royal with a crew of more than 300 returned from an independent deployment to thewestern Pacific and US Central Command areas of responsibility The ship deployed June 24

Theyve been excited [about coming home] for a long time said Weilenman whose parentsand wife were in attendance

Port Royal was the final ship to assume command of commander Task Group Iraqi Maritime(CTG-IM) supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation in thewestern Pacific and US Central Command AOR

Port Royal was therefore instrumental in the handover of Al Basrah Oil Terminal (ABOT) andKhawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal (KAAOT) during the final transition for Operation New Dawn

Its a great chapter in American history quite frankly Weilenman said That infrastructureis going to help them in the future and were just glad to have been a part of it

As a band played upbeat music five new fathers made their way off the ship to see theirbabies for the first time

It feels great said Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Namon Richardson about coming backhome to Hawaii Its been a long time coming Ive been in contact with my familythroughout the deployment but its just a sight to see them and its pretty emotional Wereglad to be back home

The crew managed to grow together according to Weilenmen Over the nearly eight-monthdeployment the Port Royal went from an essentially brand new crew to a group ofexperienced professionals

I can feel the energy just coming back home today could feel it really for quite a whilebefore we came back Weilenman said Hawaii is a beautiful place to call home and Imglad to be back

Guided-missile cruisers are multi-mission anti-air warfare anti-submarine warfare long-range strike and anti-surface warfare combatants They are capable of supporting carrier andexpeditionary strike groups amphibious forces or operating independently

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NNS120214-13 Navy SEALs SWCCs Meet Prospective NFL Players

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William S Parker Naval Special Warfare Group2 Public Affairs

BALTIMORE (NNS) -- Members of the East Coast SEAL (sea air and land) and SWCC (specialwarfare combat crewman) scout team met with prospective National Football League playersat the Eastern Regional NFL Combine in Baltimore Feb 11

The Navy has formed a mutual partnership with the NFL to raise career opportunityawareness about the US Navy and its special warfare programs for potential non-selectedNFL draftees

Unfortunately not all the players will get a chance to enter the 2012 NFL draft said Master

Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Shawn Johnson The SEAL and SWCC programs offerthese guys other potential opportunities that they may not have thought about before

At the conclusion of each of the offensive and defensive tryout sessions the team of NavySEALs and SWCCs presented a brief on special warfare programs and spoke about thelinkages between special warfare operators and professional athletes

Theyve make sacrifices they work in a team oriented environment they know how to pushthemselves and train towards a goal said Johnson Theyre characteristics are we look for inSEAL and SWCC candidates

The SEAL and SWCC scout team discussed how a football players background correlates withthe characteristics and values of potential SEAL candidates

Our partnership with the SEAL and SWCCs scout team is a great thing said Stephen AustinNFL director of operations for the NFL League Office in New York Its implanting a thoughtthat may enable these players to commit to an even higher goal

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NNS120214-15 ONR Global Taking Off for Singapore Air Show 2012

By Tina Bacas Gibson Office of Naval Research

ARLINGTON Va (NNS) -- The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global is showcasingunmanned systems Feb 14-19 at the 2012 Singapore Air Show the largest air show in Asiaand one of the top three aerospace and defense events on the global industry calendar

We want to share the technologies were developing to position our future Sailors andMarines for success said Cmdr Joe Johnson an associate director in ONR GlobalsSingapore office The Singapore Air Show provides ONR Global the opportunity to forgepartnerships and exchange ideas with leading international companies and technologiststhroughout Asia and around the globe

Through its offices in London Prague Tokyo Singapore Santiago and International LiaisonOffice at Arlington Va ONR Global pursues international partnerships with organizationsconducting basic and early applied research The objective is to drive the execution of long-term strategic efforts that address future naval fleet and force needs

ONR Global can be found at Booth S69 exhibiting four technologies the Stalker Aerosondeand Shrike unmanned aerial systems and the Switchblade Loitering Air Munitions products ofthe Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory

With its theme of Big Show Big Opportunities Singapore Air Show 2012 serves as a globalmarketplace and networking powerhouse for the worlds commercial and military aviationorganizations Held every other year the event brings together heads of the internationalaviation community including key political and military leaders

The Singapore Air Show also features a series of high-level conferences dedicated to leadersin the global aviation industry Vice Chief of Naval Research Brig Gen Mark Wise will be theguest of honor at the Alternative Aviation Fuel in Asia amp Association of Southeast AsianNations Algae Biofuel Initiative conferences held by the National University of Singapore Theaim of the conference is to introduce the development and potential use of alternative fuelsinto the aviation community and bring together professionals interested in the developmentof algae-based bioenergy from the Southeast Asia region

ONR provides the science and technology necessary to maintain the Navy and Marine Corpstechnological advantage Through its affiliates ONR is a leader in science and technology withengagement in 50 states 30 countries 1035 institutions of higher learning and more than900 industry partners ONR employs approximately 1065 people comprising uniformedcivilian and contract personnel with additional employees at the Naval Research Lab inWashington DC

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NNS120214-16 HSV2 Swift Visits GTMO to Load Operation Handclasp Supplies

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SWAW) Justin Ailes Naval Station GuantanamoBay Cuba Public Affairs

GUANTANAMO BAY Cuba (NNS) -- High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV) 2 arrived at Naval Station(NS) Guantanamo Bay Cuba to receive supplies in support of Operation Handclasp Feb 14

NS Guantanamo Bay served as the consolidation point for receiving storing and stagingmore than 160 pallets of donated humanitarian aid products and materials Before beingloaded on the Swift the goods were prepared for manifest and customs declarations for entryinto foreign countries where the cargo will be delivered

This operation takes a year of preparation to logistically support these donations said NSGuantanamo Bay Transportation Officer Candace Keller Receiving storing and coordinatingmovement to a hub such as GTMO requires a plan involving organizations and Americancitizens coming together with the US Navy

Operation Handclasp is a joint Department of Defense (DoD) and private sector humanitarianmission to receive collect consolidate and store humanitarian educational and goodwillmaterial for transport by naval vessels The humanitarian goods are distributed by US Navyand Marine Corps personnel to foreign nation recipients

I have been working with this program since 2002 to support the Caribbean deliveries to thesouthern countries needing humanitarian support said Keller Its about what Americarepresents as a people loving caring nation that works together with our military civiliansand government contractors to bring aid and assistance to less fortunate people

The humanitarian materials will be distributed to the still recovering nation of Haiti later thismonth

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NNS120214-06 PSNS amp IMF NAVFAC Complete Pier B Renovations

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SWAW) Scott A McCall Navy Public AffairsSupport Element Det Northwest

BREMERTON Wash (NNS) -- Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance

Facility (PSNS amp IMF) and Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest (NAVFAC NW)held a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of Pier Bravo at Naval Base Kitsap(NBK) Feb 13

Congressman Norm Dicks US House of Representatives District 6 attended the ceremony

It is a great pleasure for me to be here today to mark the completion of the most significantimprovement in the overhaul capability here at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard [andIntermediate Maintenance Facility] in several decades said Dicks This project the upgradeand expansion of Pier Bravo is absolutely critical to the future of the Shipyard The longerand stronger pier and the enhanced efficiencies this new construction will allow adds evengreater value to the Navys strategic assets here at Naval Base Kitsap

Ship repair maintenance and modernization requirements for Nimitz-class aircraft carriersdetermine Pier Bravos concept and multi-year construction

The new Pier Bravo will not only give us the capability to work on todays nuclear poweredaircraft carriers such as the USS John C Stennis (CVN 74) and the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN76) but this project provides the [shipyard] with all the essential infrastructure that ournations next generation of aircraft carriers will require said Dicks

The pier is the primary support facility providing essential services to aircraft carriers duringDocking Planned Incremental Availabilities performed in Dry Dock 6

This project demolished the existing Pier Bravo constructed a new ship repair wharf andprovided additional space for the lay down you see here today said Capt Pat Rioscommanding officer NAVFAC NW It is continuous with Dry Dock 6 and used togethercreates a carrier hub where carrier material readiness can be conducted

Now Pier Bravo is 120 feet wide by 1320 feet long making it more than twice as wide and125 feet longer than before construction started in May 2008

Pier Bravos structure is 6 million pounds of reinforced steel 13000 yards of concrete andover 5 miles of piping and 14 miles of electrical cabling all to make this happen said RiosAll that investment is investment that went out into the community to help during thesetough economic times It is fantastic investment both in the capability of Puget Sound NavalShipyard and IMF the community here in Bremerton and this entire area

With the improvements to Pier Bravo the shipyard workforce can be more efficient byeliminating waste transportation and waiting by bringing the work force closer to theworksite

Thats what this does for us I cant wait until we start using it more and more said CaptMark Whitney commander PSNS amp IMF We are poised for the future We are very close tobeing able to have the Ford-class here the next generation aircraft carrier

During the construction of the pier two key contract milestones were successfully completedby Nova Group and joint venture partner Tutor Saliba contractors for the pier

First the completion of supporting the overhaul of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) inDry Dock 6 Nov 1 2010 Then overall completion of the pier in time to support the arrivalof the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Jan 10

It was a really tough job to get started we had a few obstacles to overcome We pulled ittogether and you can see its a great project that came in on time and on budget and madeit in time to see the Ronald Reagan here said Scott Victor president of Nova Group It isreally nice to see [Ronald Reagan] pulled up to the Pier everything plugged in and turned onand everything working very very well

Also critical to the completion of Pier Bravo was the effort that the Suquamish Tribe madeworking on concerns over the environmental impacts to the fish

We wanted to make sure the project was done right and that means paying attention to theenvironment said Dicks I appreciate the tribes timely assistance in this regard As I saidearlier this new and expanded pier will serve the next generation of Navy carrier fleet

The pier will also provide a homeport berthing space for another aircraft carrier at NBK

Pier Bravo was originally constructed in 1946 costing more than $1 million

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NNS120213-18 MSC and Osprey Make History During Bold Alligator 2012

By Lt jg Michael Sheehan Bold Alligator Public Affairs

USNS ROBERT E PEARY At Sea (NNS) -- For the first time in an at-sea exercise an MV-22Osprey landed aboard a Military Sealift Command (MSC) ship while conducting a proof ofconcept test during Bold Alligator 2012 (BA12) Feb 9

The Osprey flown by the Fighting Griffins of VMM-266 landed aboard USNS Robert E Peary(T-AKE 5) loaded with four pallets of cargo refueled and flew off to deliver its suppliesdirectly to Marine Corps units operating more than 150 miles away near Ft Pickett Va

The combined Marine Corps Combat Development Command Combat DevelopmentDirectorate Seabasing Integration Division and Marine Corps Warfighting Lab experimenttested the concept of utilizing the Osprey and T-AKE platforms to bring increased capabilitiesand efficiency to the resupply and sustainment of ground units ashore

In the near future three of the 14 T-AKE ships operated by MSC will be dedicated tomaritime prepositioning ships squadrons serving the logistics needs of Marine Corps units

Bold Alligator gets us back to the Navy and Marine Corps fundamental role of powerprojection from the sea said Commander MSC Rear Adm Mark H Buzby It also gives usan opportunity to try new concepts like this The last time we conducted a major amphibiousexercise on the East Coast neither the Osprey nor the T-AKE were operational

The Osprey adds increased capabilities in terms of range speed and payload over the currentmethod of utilizing helicopters or landing craft to transport supplies ashore Previouslysupplies heading to shore needed to be transported from an MSC ship to the large-deckamphibious ship in the Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) Once the supplies were aboard aship within the ESG transportation to shore was accomplished via helicopter or landing craftNow with the Osprey and T-AKE working together Marine Corps units on the ground have adirect connection to the supplies they need while also increasing their operationalsustainability over the full range of missions and simultaneously freeing up helicopterslanding craft and other ESG ships to focus on different tactical needs

The event also marked the first time that an MSC civilian crew loaded and refueled anOsprey Before Bold Alligator began Pearys flight deck and cargo teams had a one dayfamiliarization with the Osprey on dry land at Marine Corps Air Station New River The nexttime they saw an Osprey was during the operation at sea on Pearys flight deck whilepitching and rolling with the ocean

I thought this was great said Lance Cpl Matthew McGriff 2nd Supply Battalion SupplyCo Supply Management Unit Customer Service I never thought Id ever get to sea as aMarine so this test has been really interesting Supporting expeditionary Marines is what Ido so seeing what the Osprey and T-AKE can do together is really impressive

BA2012 is the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navyand Marine Corps revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations The exercisefocused on todays fight with todays forces while showcasing the advantages of seabasingThis exercise took place Jan 30 through Feb 12 2012 afloat and ashore in and aroundVirginia and North Carolina

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NNS120214-05 Guam Sailors Help Clean Up Sister Village

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Corey Hensley US Naval Base GuamPublic Affairs

AGAT Guam (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the various commands attached to US Naval BaseGuam (NBG) partnered with the Agat community during a village cleanup Feb 11

We started this seven years ago and what we do is invite all of the community the differentorganizations and of course our military friends said Agat Mayor Carol Tayama Its reallygreat to get everyone to come together and make our village beautiful and make our villageclean

Volunteers and island residents from the village along with Sailors arrived at the Agat mayorsoffice early that morning and after being split into groups by Tayama they set out into thecommunity

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Aaron Eaton assigned to Mobile Expeditionary Security Group 1Det Guam said its important for the military to not only look out for their own interests butthe interests of the local communities as well

Were here to help be more involved with our sister community Eaton said We were toldthat they needed help and were here to answer that call Everything [in Agat] is worthpreserving or we wouldnt be here

Ronnie Malveaux a pastor at the Apostolic Deliverance Center in Agat who also happens tobe an NBG firefighter had a vested interest in the cleanup because his church is located rightin heart of the village across from the mayors office Malveaux said he appreciated all thesupport the military gives to the community

We want to keep our island beautiful and to be stationed here in Guam is actually a plus forbeing in the military Malveaux said Im sure they understand that if you want somethingbeautiful you have got to keep it clean and you have got to maintain it

After the cleanup volunteers enjoyed some food that Tayama and a few others had set outfor those involved in the beautification effort Volunteers sat down together and enjoyedcompany of their friends family and other organizations who came to Agat to show theirsupport

I think its very important that we socialize and get together Tayama said The militaryalways comes with their assistance and every year we have a good turnout and we reallyappreciate all the efforts they provide for us

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NNS120214-02 CNAP Sailors Arrive for SOY Week

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SWAW) Joseph Moon Commander Naval AirForces Public Affairs

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Sailors representing the Commander Naval Air Force Pacific (CNAP)arrived for the annual Sea and Shore Sailor of the Year (SOY) week Feb 12-17

During the competition week the Sailors are honored for their contributions to theircommands and community while they are evaluated for their military bearing professionalperformance and leadership skills

CNAP Force Master Chief James DeLozier who oversees the CNAP SOY program finds thatthis event displays the best Sailors Naval Aviation has to offer

This program is all about recognizing and acknowledging our very best Sailors stationed inthe Pacific within Naval Aviation We have eight Sailor of the Year finalists this year five fromSea category and three from Shore category said DeLozier

Between the board interviews and command meet-and-greets these Sailors will also haveseveral opportunities to interact with members of the community and will meet with PearlHarbor survivors and other veterans as well as visit the USS Midway Museum and the SanDiego Zoo

The competition ends with a reception held at Naval Air Station North Island where the CNAPSea and Shore Sailors of the Year winners are announced The winners will advance to theUS Pacific Fleet SOY competition

I expect each of these Sailors to continue their personal and professional growth as theycontinue their respective careers These Sailors represent the best of the best and I lookforward to observing them as they continue to serve said DeLozier

The top 2011 sea finalists are--Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 1st Class (AW) Tashaca S Lowe HelicopterMaritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 --Personnel Specialist 1st Class (AWSW) Adao Jose B Cunha Carrier Airborne Early WarningSquadron (VAW) 77--Naval Aircrewman Mechanical 1st Class (NACAW) David M Clark Fleet Logistics SupportSquadron (VR) 64--Master-at-Arms 1st Class (SWAWEXW) Kevin E Fahlund USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)--Navy Counselor 1st Class (AWSW) Dania D Keys Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC)23

The top 2011 Shore Finalists Are --Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class (AW) Juan F Rosas Helicopter Anti-submarineSquadron Light (HSL) 51--Naval Aircrewman Operator 1st Class (NACAWSW) Michael G Boldizsar CommanderPatrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 2 --Aviation Electricians Mate 1st Class(AWSW) Nickolas M Dixon Fleet Readiness CenterSouthwest Detachment Forth Worth

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NNS120213-14 Naval Air Technical Training Center Changes Leadership

By Senior Chief Aviation Electricians Mate Thomas Hebert Naval Air Technical TrainingCenter Public Affairs

PENSACOLA Fla (NNS) -- Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) held a change ofceremony on board Naval Air Station Pensacola Feb 10

Capt James V Daniels relieved Capt Michael K Price Rear Adm Michael S White assistantcommander for Career Management Navy Personnel Command was the guest speaker

During the ceremony White presented Price with the Legion of Merit Medal for his servicewhile Prices wife and son watched from the audience

Our school continues to have a history of developing some of the finest technicians in ourNavy and Marine Corps said Price We have graduated 28000 students over the past twoyears What an accomplishment for the staff of this fantastic organization

Price a native of Covington La enlisted in the Navy in 1977 While stationed as a chiefaviation ordnanceman with Commander Light Attack Wing Pacific Fleet in Lemoore CalifPrice received his commissioned as a limited duty officer Growing professionally andpersonally he earned his Master of Business Administration in 2005

During his career Price served throughout the fleet on board aircraft carriers and a variety ofshore duties as ordnance officer and officer in charge

Selected for command Price attended prospective commanding officer training in NewportRI In December 2005 he reported to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training UnitWhidbey Island Wash as its executive officer subsequently taking the helm as itscommanding officer In 2008 he took the reins of Naval Ordnance Safety and SecurityActivity (NOSSA) in Indian Head Md

In 2010 Price took charge of NATTC Price will continue his naval service by taking charge ofNOSSA again

Daniels previously served as the chief of staff of the newly established Maritime Civil Affairsand Security Training Command in Virginia Beach Va

There is nothing more important in todays Navy when we take into account CNOs SailingDirections than having a solid training strategy which will enable us to meet his expectationsfor todays missions Deterring aggression and winning our nations wars are our coreresponsibilities said Daniels

Being proficient in the operation of our weapons and their systems is critical in providing ourSailors confidence in their equipment and in their own skills he continued This proficiencyrequires quality and timely training in order to provide the requisite knowledge skills andabilities for our Sailors to meet all mission requirements and this is what I expect NATTC tocontinue to provide to the fleet

NATTC graduates approximately 15000 Navy and Marine students each year The largest partof this student body is comprised of enlisted personnel attending A schools designed toprovide them with the knowledge and skill levels required to perform as technicians at theapprentice level

Advanced schools provide higher level technical knowledge for senior petty officers andspecialty schools offer specific skills not particular to any one rating such as airmanapprentice training maintenance personal financial management and shipboard aircraftfirefighting NATTC also conducts technical training for officers in aviation fuels carrier airtraffic control center operations aircraft launch and recovery equipment shipboard aircraft

fire fighting and amphibious air traffic control center operations

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NNS120214-17 Current All Hands Update

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WASHINGTON (NNS) -- All Hands Update features four newscasts today - one two-minutenewscast and three one-minute newscasts

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From the Navy News Service

1778 - John Paul Jones while commanding the American vessel Ranger receives the firstofficial salute to the US Stars and Stripes flag by a European country at Quiberon France1804 - Lt Stephen Decatur with volunteers from frigate Constitution and schoonerEnterprise enters Tripoli Harbor by night in the ketch Intrepid to destroy the captured frigatePhiladelphia Decatur succeeds without American losses1813 - USS Essex becomes first US warship to round Cape Horn and enter the Pacific

Ocean1814 - USS Constitution captures the British ships Lovely Ann and Pictou1840 - Officers from USS Vincennes make the first landing in Antarctica on floating ice

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MILLINGTON Tenn (NNS) -- Results from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 performance-based board forcontinuation of senior enlisted (SECB) were posted in Bupers Online (BOL) for individual Sailors accessaccording to NAVADMIN 05412 released Feb 14

More than 7000 senior enlisted Sailors reviewed by the FY-12 performance-based board for continuationof senior enlisted were selected for continuation

A performance-based board for continuation of senior enlisted Sailors with more than 19 years of activeservice is part of our continuing strategy to optimize the quality of those serving It focuses on retainingour top performers while managing the force said Vice Adm Scott Van Buskirk chief of navalpersonnel

The FY-12 board convened Dec 5 2011 and considered 7684 active duty full-time support andReserve candidates with more than 19 years of service and three years time-in-grade for continuationwho met eligibility guidance outlined in NAVADMIN 19411 Of these eligible senior enlisted 7091candidates were selected for continuation 593 candidates were not selected for continuation

Sailors not selected for continuation must transfer to the fleet reserve or retire by Sept 30 2012 and willhave access to the Navys Transition Assistance Management Program

Like Perform to Serve for junior enlisted and the Selected Early Retirement Board for officers the seniorenlisted continuation board is a force management measure allowing Navy to retain the best Sailorswhile meeting current and future planned end-strength controls

The senior enlisted continuation board is a performance-based board meaning there are no quotas Theboard is directed to select or not select as many senior enlisted for continuation as they deem appropriatewithin the guidance provided in the precept Continuation of candidates with no documented substandardor marginal performance indicators in their record is presumed

The precept can be found on the Enlisted Continuation page under the Boards section of the NPC website

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MILLINGTON Tenn (NNS) -- Adjustments to the active duty and full time support (FTS) Aviation CareerContinuation Pay (ACCP) program were announced via Navy messages Feb 14

According to NAVADMINs 05512 and 05612 the ACCP program provides selected bonuses as anincentive to eligible pilots and naval flight officers (NFOs) through department head and commandmilestones

Fiscal year (FY) 2012 active duty department head retention bonus annual rates have changed from FY-11 in the following aviation communities and designators

Helicopter Sea Combat pilots $15000 per year Helicopter anti-submarine light pilotshelicopter maritime strike pilots $5000 per year EA-18G and EA-6B electronic air attack (VAQ) pilots $25000 per year E-2C carrier airborne early warning (VAW) and C-2 fleet logistics support (VRC)pilots $10000 per year VAW NFOs $10000 per year P-3C patrol (VP) NFOs $15000 per year EP-3 air reconnaissance (VQ [P]) pilots $15000 per year E-6A airborne communications (VQ [T]) pilots $15000 per year VQ (T) NFOs $15000 per year

FTS annual rates vary by community from $5000 to $25000 for squadron department headwing staffThe aviation commander command bonus has been removed

The Navy expects roughly 310 active duty and 75 FTS aviators to take advantage of the ACCP programthis year

Department head retention bonuses will be paid in equal annual installments Additionally the FY-12program continues to authorize the payment of five-year contracts one year prior to the completion ofthe active duty minimum service requirement (MSR)

Long-term applicants are eligible if their MSR expires in FY-12 or FY-13 Payment will begin when anofficer is within one year of completing their MSR

Active duty ACCP applications must be received before Aug 31 2012 FTS ACCP applications must bereceived before Sept 24 2012

For more details regarding eligibility administrative procedures and the application letter format visitthe ACCP Bonus Web Page at wwwnpcnavymilofficerDetailingaviationOCMPagesACCPaspx

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Transition Benefits NPC Officials to Discuss Post-ERB Matters in the Pacific Northwest

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MILLINGTON Tenn (NNS) -- The Navy Personnel Command (NPC) fleet engagement team is scheduledto meet with Sailors families and leadership in the Pacific Northwest Feb 21-23 to discuss post-EnlistedRetention Board (ERB) matters and transition benefits officials said Feb 14

There are a lot of benefits available to transitioning Sailors including some ERB specific topics The morewe increase understanding of the post-board processes and benefits available the better prepared ERBaffected Sailors will be for a successful transition said Fleet Engagement team member Capt StevenHolmes director of Military Community Management

The fleet engagement team recently completed engagements to Japan Hawaii California and Floridawhere they discussed Involuntary Separation Pay transition benefits and Reserve affiliation options fortransitioning Sailors More than 240 ERB affected Sailors have received a Selected Reserve quota throughPerform to Serve during the November and December cycles

Holmes and his team will also discuss Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) which wasannounced in NAVADMIN 02512

Sailors considered but not selected for retention by the ERB who will have completed at least 15 years ofactive service as of Sept 1 2012 are eligible for early retirement benefits under TERA

The fleet engagement team is composed of representatives from the enlisted distribution division enlistedcommunity management division career development program and the Navys ERB transition assistancecoordinator In addition representatives from Challenger Gray and Christmas Inc will be available todiscuss their outplacement services and enroll ERB affected Sailors not already enrolled

For more information about transition benefits visit the Transition Information Web Page available underthe Hot Pages section of the NPC website at wwwnpcnavymil

110810-N-ZK021-001 OAK HARBOR Wash(Aug 10 2011) Sailors assigned to Naval AirStation Whidbey Island listen as personnelfrom the military community management andcareer management departments conduct afleet engagement visit at Skywarrior TheaterThe visit is intended to help commandleadership teams with current manpowerissues and programs as well as promote theprofessional and personnel development ofSailors (US Navy photo by MassCommunication Specialist 2nd Class NardelGervacioReleased)

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Service Members Cautioned to Dangers of Drugs and Alcohol

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By By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Gabrielle Blake Joint Region Edge Staff

SANTA RITA Guam (NNS) -- Joint Region Marianas and US Naval Base Guam hosted the Guam PersonalReadiness Summit Feb 7-9

The program previously known as the Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) Summitfocused on informing Sailors on updates made to programs concerning drug and alcohol abuse suicideprevention and sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) among other topics

Second to getting our mission done is learning to take care of our Sailors said Capt Richard WoodUS Naval Base Guam commanding officer Thats why it is important to take time out to attend thesetrainings

The summit provided programs for all levels within each command The first day offered training forsenior leadership from commands around Guam

We feel the best way to get a handle on the negative incidents that have been occurring is to train ourleaders to look for different signs that may lead a Sailor to go into the wrong direction said DarylCharles Operational Stress Control Program analyst from the Chief of Naval Operations Alcohol and DrugAbuse Prevention

Day two of the summit was geared toward command program advisors such as command fitness leadersSAPR advocates and Drug and Alcohol Program Advisors

The training was really effective said Logistics Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Mario Lamar USS Emory SLand (AS 39) SAPR The summit taught us to be more involved We want to prevent the sexual assaultsand they taught us that in order to do that we have to get to know our people and educate our people

On the final day an alcohol awareness program performance titled Shot of Reality used interaction andhumor to inform junior Sailors about the importance of drinking responsibly

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SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Staff members from the Center for Service Support headquarters in Newport RIteamed up with instructors from its San Diego and Norfolk learning sites in San Diego Jan 23 - Feb 10to roll out the revised Ships Servicemen Afloat Retail Operations Systems Specialist training

During an internal formal course review conducted in February 2011 instructors voiced concerns that thetraining formerly known as the Afloat Retail Operations Specialist (ROM II) course was out of date withthe job ships servicemen were performing in the fleet These concerns were further highlighted in June2011 during a Human Performance Requirements Review (HPRR)

Our instructors and the fleet spoke and we listened said Cmdr Sid Hall CSS director of trainingNow it is our job as CSS to respond in such a way that we will provide the quality of training the shipsservicemen need to fulfill their role in the fleet

Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) introduced the HPRR process in December 2005 toestablish a systemic approach to effectively identify training shortfalls in the fleet and connect ratetraining to community management For learning centers like CSS HPRRs allow curriculum developersand training managers to produce quality training that best meets current and future fleet requirementsThis is accomplished by bringing together fleet stakeholders and customers to thoroughly examinecurriculum lesson plans lesson objectives equipment classroom instruction and other coursedocuments

As a result of the feedback obtained the amended course now includes a pre-training requirement of theNavy Knowledge Online Navy Cash course as well as hands-on practical training in military standardrequisitioning and issues procedures expenditures surveys receipts procurement and smart reorderbackup More labs and information takeaways were also incorporated into the curriculum

This course pilot included all the changes recommended from the formal course review and the HPRRwith one exception said Sabrina Studstill-Ward the instructional systems specialist who coordinated thecourse review the HPRR and the training modifications We werent able to include the hands-on NavyCash portion due to some technology work we still need to do

Instructors and students who attended the pilot concurred that the course was relevant to the job theywould hold as records keepers

I really thought the overall design was good said Ships Serviceman 2nd Class Korey Barefield fromNaval Hospital Lemoore Calif I really felt the instructors passionately taught the class You could tellthat they loved their job and it resonated in their teaching

In response to course feedback CSS is already working to fine-tune the curriculum based on theselessons learned and is scheduled to host a second test in April at its Norfolk Learning Site Additionalhands-on Navy Cash instruction will also be incorporated into the curriculum for testing before the end offiscal year 2012

Several logistics-rating HPRR special missions are scheduled for 2012 Specific dates and events will beadvertised via Navy message

The Center for Service Support is dedicated to providing Sailors in the administration logistics and mediacommunities the knowledge and skills to support the fleets warfighting mission

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COMNAVAIRFOR Announces 2011 Aviation Battle E Winners

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SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF) announced the winners of the 2011 AviationBattle Efficiency (Battle E) awards Feb 10

The aviation Battle E is the Navys top performance award presented to the aircraft carrier and aviationsquadron in each competitive category that achieves the highest standards of performance readiness andefficiency The award recognizes a units training and operational achievements while including a balancethat incentivizes efficiency

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) was the Battle E winner of the aircraft carrier category for the West Coastwhile the USS George HW Bush (CVN 77) won for the East Coast

The warfighting excellence shown by these squadrons and the Vinson and the Bush proves them to bethe best of the best I am incredibly proud of their accomplishments said Vice Adm Al Myers CNAFcommander In a time of increased demand and a constrained fiscal environment these Sailors officersand aviators continue to deliver combat effectiveness and to display the professionalism and pride that isthe hallmark of naval aviation

In the aviation squadron competitions each aviation Type-Commander selects a winner in everycategory while CNAF selects the Navy-wide winners resulting in three sets of recipients

The 2011 Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic squadrons selected as Battle E winners are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 for the VFA-C category Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 for the VFA-EF category Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 for the VAQ CVW category Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124 for the VAW category Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 for the HSHSC category Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 42 for the HSL EXP category Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 for the HSC EXP category Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 for the VP category

The 2011 Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific Fleet squadrons selected as Battle E winners are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 for the VFA-C category Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 for the VFA-EF category Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 for the VAQ CVW category Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 for the VAW category Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 for the HSHSC category Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 37 for the HSL EXP category Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 for the HSC EXP category Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 for the VP category

The 2011 CNAF squadrons selected as Battle E winners are Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 for the VAQ EXP category Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 for the HSM category Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 for the HM category Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 2 for the VQ EW category Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 4 for the VQ TACAMO category Patrol Squadron Special Projects Unit (VPU) 1 for the VPU category Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 for the VRC category

The Battle E competition is conducted to strengthen individual command performance overall forcereadiness and to recognize outstanding performance within the naval aviation force

Grading metrics for attaining the Battle E award include operational achievement training inspectionaccomplishments material and personnel readiness aviation safety weapon systems and tacticsdevelopment and contributions to the aviation community

Each member attached to a winning ship or squadron earns the right to wear the Battle E ribbon ontheir uniform or if they already posses that ribbon they can add an additional E device to the ribbon

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120213-N-DR144-543 ARABIAN SEA (Feb 132012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USSCarl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in theArabian Sea Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing(CVW) 17 are deployed to the US 5th Fleetarea of responsibility (US Navy photo byMass Communication Specialist 2nd ClassJames R EvansReleased)

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NMCB 7 Detail Wolverine Partnering for Results

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ZUBUL PROVINCE Afghanistan (NNS) -- Seabees assigned to US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion(NMCB) 7 Detail Wolverine are conducting ongoing contingency construction projects in southern ZabulProvince

Based at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wolverine since mid-January the detail assumed constructionauthority from NMCB 1 and immediately made an impact completing several life-support projectsthroughout the FOB over the past month

To date Detail Wolverine Seabees have completed 11 projects from new airfield ammunition boxes tocommunication fiber installation Their largest project has been the construction of new berthing facilitiesand a tactical operations center for the US Army 1-14th Cavalry

One of the biggest challenges the Seabees have faced is poor weather conditions in the area Shortlyafter assuming construction duties from NMCB 1 FOB Wolverine was ravaged by a massive snow stormwhich dropped more than two feet of snow in a 24-hour period a rare event for this area of Afghanistan

Several hours into the latest storm the overbearing weight of snow began to weaken the interior framesof the berthing tents The Seabees of NMCB 7 were called into action assisting the FOB maintenancecontractor with critical snow removal from roofs and reinforcement of interior wooden frames for tentsthroughout the FOB

The accumulation of snow forced the closure of FOB entry control points (ECPs) and halted daily airfieldoperations Once again the Bees were back in action clearing more than 22000 cubic yards of snowfrom the airfield and ECPs while continuing their daily operations and routine maintenance

Detail Wolverine has continued the local partnership mission with the Afghan National Army (ANA) byproviding maintenance and repair subject matter expertise to Soldiers in the ANA 4th Kandak 2 Brigade205th Corps Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Lucas Arriaga and Construction Mechanic 3rd Class DhaneGivler work hand-in-hand with their ANA counterparts providing basic maintenance skills generalexpertise and oversight during routine vehicle repair

This is a great opportunity for us Seabees to assist our Afghan counterparts in the upkeep of their tacticalvehicles said Arriaga a native of Dallas Texas The most challenging aspect of our partnership isworking through the language barriers Construction Electrician 1st Class Michael Jordan thedetachments resident generator maintenance expert assists ANA technicians with their equipment andprovides valuable information for extending generator lifecycles

Wrapping up the maintenance cycle Detail Officer in Charge Lt Sean Hughes also plays a key part in thecurrent mission by working with the local ANA maintenance officer troubleshooting the ANAs LogisticsSystem and assisting with building the framework for a sustainable effective maintenance program

Over the past month weve worked diligently to develop friendships with our counterparts said Hughesa native of Omaha Neb Gaining the trust of the ANA will allow our professional relationships to be basedon mutual respect and understanding allowing for a more effective partnership Major strides inincreasing the ANAs ability to operate independently of coalition forces have been made by ourpredecessors NMCB 1 and we look forward to the difference we can make over the coming months

As NMCB 7 continues to partner with its ANA counterparts they play a key role in training the ANA aidingin their ability to maintain operational readiness and improving their overall ability to operateindependently of NATO Forces

NMCB 7 deployed to the Combined Joint Operations Area - Afghanistan from its homeport of GulfportMiss Jan 9 to provide a highly responsive and maneuverable engineer force and resources to conductcontingency mobility and general engineering support operations across supported commanders lines ofoperation throughout CENTCOM and improve the operational capabilities of coalition forces

NMCB 7 often referred to as the Magnificent Seven is one of the original 10 Seabee battalionsauthorized by the Chief of the Navys Bureau of Yards and Docks in 1942 and is currently one of nineactive NMCBs in the Naval Construction Force a military engineering force of nearly 17000 active andReserve Component Seabees operating worldwide Upon completion of their current deployment NMCB 7will decommission Sep 30 as part of the Fiscal Year 2012 force reduction plan

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SATTAHIP Thailand (NNS) -- Forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD42) served as the staging area during a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) off the coast ofSattahip Feb 12

The mock NEO was a chance for the crew to display what services they would provide in the event of anactual NEO

The NEO is just one of the operations conducted during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 the annualmultinational military exercise co-hosted by the US and Thailand designed to advance securitythroughout the Asia-Pacific region and enhance interoperability with participating nations

Participants were flown to the ship via helicopters where they were ushered across the flight deck tobegin their in-processing They were greeted by the commanding officer who informed them of theprocessing procedure

We check them in inventory their personal items then we offer snacks and water said Lt AmandaLambert NEO coordinator Some of the evacuees can be hungry or looking for comfort items such ascookies

Once they were finished with their initial briefing the evacuees were ushered to medical where theywere given a tour of the facility

In medical they get a medical screening where their vital signs are taken and evaluated for anyadditional medical attention if required said Lambert Afterwards they are then taken down to the messdecks where they can begin the paperwork for processing

On the mess decks Personnel Specialist 1st Class Gabriel Young said the evacuees are required to fillout a transient guest data card where information such as passport numbers next of kin age andbirthplace are recorded and catalogued

This is for accountability so we know how many evacuees are aboard said Young The data cards alsolet them know what life boat they are assigned to and which berthing they will reside in Additionally itlists their past and present medical conditions important ship phone numbers and hour of operations forvarious shipboard services

After leaving the mess decks evacuees were given a tour of the ship that included spaces such as thepilot house and the flight deck They also had an opportunities to take and pose for photos as theyawaited the next helicopter to return them to the shore and bring on the next group of mock evacuees

Germantown commanded by Cmdr Carol McKenzie was commissioned Feb 8 1986 and is capable ofcarrying more than 721 Marines and Sailors Germantown is participating in Cobra Gold 2012 along withUSS Tortuga (LSD 46) and reports to Commander Amphibious Force 7th Fleet Rear Adm RichardLandolt who is headquartered in Okinawa Japan

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120212-N-WV964-170 SATTAHIP Kingdom ofThailand (Feb 12 2012) Mock non-combatantevacuation operation (NEO) participants exit aCH-46 Sea Knight helicopter aboard theforward-deployed amphibious dock landingship USS Germantown (LSD 42) The shipserved as a staging area during the mockNEO where participants were given a tour ofwhat services the ship could provideGermantown with embarked elements of the31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) isunderway in support of Exercise Cobra Gold2012 an annual Thai-US co-sponsored jointand multinational exercise designed toadvance security throughout the Asia-Pacificregion and enhance interoperability withparticipating nations (US Navy photo byMass Communication Specialist 1st ClassJohnie HickmonReleased)

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After Operation New Dawn USS Port Royal returns to Hawaii

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PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) returned to a large crowd androusing cheers Feb 13 the day before Valentines Day after an almost eight-month deployment

I feel absolutely great to be back said Capt Eric Weilenman commanding officer of the Port RoyalIts always good to get back home and I know the crews excited

Sailors in their summer whites manned the rails as the ship pulled into port while families and friendslined the pier Mothers fathers wives and children searched anxiously for their loved ones whilehomemade signs glittered in the sun

Port Royal with a crew of more than 300 returned from an independent deployment to the westernPacific and US Central Command areas of responsibility The ship deployed June 24

Theyve been excited [about coming home] for a long time said Weilenman whose parents and wifewere in attendance

Port Royal was the final ship to assume command of commander Task Group Iraqi Maritime (CTG-IM)supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation in the western Pacific and USCentral Command AOR

Port Royal was therefore instrumental in the handover of Al Basrah Oil Terminal (ABOT) and Khawr AlAmaya Oil Terminal (KAAOT) during the final transition for Operation New Dawn

Its a great chapter in American history quite frankly Weilenman said That infrastructure is going tohelp them in the future and were just glad to have been a part of it

As a band played upbeat music five new fathers made their way off the ship to see their babies for thefirst time

It feels great said Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Namon Richardson about coming back home to HawaiiIts been a long time coming Ive been in contact with my family throughout the deployment but itsjust a sight to see them and its pretty emotional Were glad to be back home

The crew managed to grow together according to Weilenmen Over the nearly eight-month deploymentthe Port Royal went from an essentially brand new crew to a group of experienced professionals

I can feel the energy just coming back home today could feel it really for quite a while before we cameback Weilenman said Hawaii is a beautiful place to call home and Im glad to be back

Guided-missile cruisers are multi-mission anti-air warfare anti-submarine warfare long-range strikeand anti-surface warfare combatants They are capable of supporting carrier and expeditionary strikegroups amphibious forces or operating independently

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Navy SEALs SWCCs Meet Prospective NFL Players

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By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William S Parker Naval Special Warfare Group 2Public Affairs

BALTIMORE (NNS) -- Members of the East Coast SEAL (sea air and land) and SWCC (special warfarecombat crewman) scout team met with prospective National Football League players at the EasternRegional NFL Combine in Baltimore Feb 11

The Navy has formed a mutual partnership with the NFL to raise career opportunity awareness about theUS Navy and its special warfare programs for potential non-selected NFL draftees

Unfortunately not all the players will get a chance to enter the 2012 NFL draft said Master ChiefSpecial Warfare Operator (SEAL) Shawn Johnson The SEAL and SWCC programs offer these guys otherpotential opportunities that they may not have thought about before

At the conclusion of each of the offensive and defensive tryout sessions the team of Navy SEALs andSWCCs presented a brief on special warfare programs and spoke about the linkages between specialwarfare operators and professional athletes

They make sacrifices they work in a team oriented environment they know how to push themselvesand train towards a goal said Johnson Theyre characteristics we look for in SEAL and SWCCcandidates

The SEAL and SWCC scout team discussed how a football players background correlates with thecharacteristics and values of potential SEAL candidates

Our partnership with the SEAL and SWCCs scout team is a great thing said Stephen Austin NFLdirector of operations for the NFL League Office in New York Its implanting a thought that may enablethese players to commit to an even higher goal

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120211-N-AT856-102 BALTIMORE Md (Feb11 2012) A US Navy SEAL and specialwarfare combatant-craft crewmen (SWCC)Scout Team meets with prospective NFLplayers at the Baltimore regional NFL combineThe SEAL amp SWCC Scout Team has aprofessional partnership with the NFL to targeta qualified and diverse group of athletes forthe US Navys special warfare programs(US Navy photo by Mass CommunicationSpecialist 2nd Class William SParkerReleased)

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ONR Global Taking Off for Singapore Air Show 2012

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ARLINGTON Va (NNS) -- The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global is showcasing unmanned systemsFeb 14-19 at the 2012 Singapore Air Show the largest air show in Asia and one of the top threeaerospace and defense events on the global industry calendar

We want to share the technologies were developing to position our future Sailors and Marines forsuccess said Cmdr Joe Johnson an associate director in ONR Globals Singapore office The SingaporeAir Show provides ONR Global the opportunity to forge partnerships and exchange ideas with leadinginternational companies and technologists throughout Asia and around the globe

Through its offices in London Prague Tokyo Singapore Santiago and International Liaison Office atArlington Va ONR Global pursues international partnerships with organizations conducting basic andearly applied research The objective is to drive the execution of long-term strategic efforts that addressfuture naval fleet and force needs

ONR Global can be found at Booth S69 exhibiting four technologies the Stalker Aerosonde and Shrikeunmanned aerial systems and the Switchblade Loitering Air Munitions products of the Marine CorpsWarfighting Laboratory

With its theme of Big Show Big Opportunities Singapore Air Show 2012 serves as a global marketplaceand networking powerhouse for the worlds commercial and military aviation organizations Held everyother year the event brings together heads of the international aviation community including keypolitical and military leaders

The Singapore Air Show also features a series of high-level conferences dedicated to leaders in the globalaviation industry Vice Chief of Naval Research Brig Gen Mark Wise will be the guest of honor at theAlternative Aviation Fuel in Asia amp Association of Southeast Asian Nations Algae Biofuel Initiativeconferences held by the National University of Singapore The aim of the conference is to introduce thedevelopment and potential use of alternative fuels into the aviation community and bring togetherprofessionals interested in the development of algae-based bioenergy from the Southeast Asia region

ONR provides the science and technology necessary to maintain the Navy and Marine Corps technologicaladvantage Through its affiliates ONR is a leader in science and technology with engagement in 50states 30 countries 1035 institutions of higher learning and more than 900 industry partners ONRemploys approximately 1065 people comprising uniformed civilian and contract personnel withadditional employees at the Naval Research Lab in Washington DC

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GUANTANAMO BAY Cuba (NNS) -- High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV) 2 arrived at Naval Station (NS)Guantanamo Bay Cuba to receive supplies in support of Operation Handclasp Feb 14

NS Guantanamo Bay served as the consolidation point for receiving storing and staging more than 160pallets of donated humanitarian aid products and materials Before being loaded on the Swift the goodswere prepared for manifest and customs declarations for entry into foreign countries where the cargo willbe delivered

This operation takes a year of preparation to logistically support these donations said NS GuantanamoBay Transportation Officer Candace Keller Receiving storing and coordinating movement to a hub suchas GTMO requires a plan involving organizations and American citizens coming together with the USNavy

Operation Handclasp is a joint Department of Defense (DoD) and private sector humanitarian mission toreceive collect consolidate and store humanitarian educational and goodwill material for transport bynaval vessels The humanitarian goods are distributed by US Navy and Marine Corps personnel toforeign nation recipients

I have been working with this program since 2002 to support the Caribbean deliveries to the southerncountries needing humanitarian support said Keller Its about what America represents as a peopleloving caring nation that works together with our military civilians and government contractors to bringaid and assistance to less fortunate people

The humanitarian materials will be distributed to the still recovering nation of Haiti later this month

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PSNS amp IMF NAVFAC Complete Pier B Renovations

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BREMERTON Wash (NNS) -- Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNSamp IMF) and Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest (NAVFAC NW) held a ribbon cuttingceremony marking the completion of Pier Bravo at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Feb 13

It is a great pleasure for me to be here today to mark the completion of the most significantimprovement in the overhaul capability here at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard [and IntermediateMaintenance Facility] in several decades said Dicks This project the upgrade and expansion of PierBravo is absolutely critical to the future of the Shipyard The longer and stronger pier and the enhancedefficiencies this new construction will allow adds even greater value to the Navys strategic assets here atNaval Base Kitsap

Ship repair maintenance and modernization requirements for Nimitz-class aircraft carriers determine PierBravos concept and multi-year construction

The new Pier Bravo will not only give us the capability to work on todays nuclear powered aircraftcarriers such as the USS John C Stennis (CVN 74) and the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) but thisproject provides the [shipyard] with all the essential infrastructure that our nations next generation ofaircraft carriers will require said Dicks

The pier is the primary support facility providing essential services to aircraft carriers during DockingPlanned Incremental Availabilities performed in Dry Dock 6

This project demolished the existing Pier Bravo constructed a new ship repair wharf and providedadditional space for the lay down you see here today said Capt Pat Rios commanding officer NAVFACNW It is continuous with Dry Dock 6 and used together creates a carrier hub where carrier materialreadiness can be conducted

Now Pier Bravo is 120 feet wide by 1320 feet long making it more than twice as wide and 125 feetlonger than before construction started in May 2008

Pier Bravos structure is 6 million pounds of reinforced steel 13000 yards of concrete and over 5 milesof piping and 14 miles of electrical cabling all to make this happen said Rios All that investment isinvestment that went out into the community to help during these tough economic times It is fantasticinvestment both in the capability of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and IMF the community here inBremerton and this entire area

With the improvements to Pier Bravo the shipyard workforce can be more efficient by eliminating wastetransportation and waiting by bringing the work force closer to the worksite

Thats what this does for us I cant wait until we start using it more and more said Capt MarkWhitney commander PSNS amp IMF We are poised for the future We are very close to being able to havethe Ford-class here the next generation aircraft carrier

During the construction of the pier two key contract milestones were successfully completed by NovaGroup and joint venture partner Tutor Saliba contractors for the pier

First the completion of supporting the overhaul of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in Dry Dock 6Nov 1 2010 Then overall completion of the pier in time to support the arrival of the Nimitz classaircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Jan 10

It was a really tough job to get started we had a few obstacles to overcome We pulled it together andyou can see its a great project that came in on time and on budget and made it in time to see the RonaldReagan here said Scott Victor president of Nova Group It is really nice to see [Ronald Reagan] pulledup to the Pier everything plugged in and turned on and everything working very very well

Also critical to the completion of Pier Bravo was the effort that the Suquamish Tribe made working onconcerns over the environmental impacts to the fish

We wanted to make sure the project was done right and that means paying attention to theenvironment said Dicks I appreciate the tribes timely assistance in this regard As I said earlier thisnew and expanded pier will serve the next generation of Navy carrier fleet

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MSC and Osprey Make History During Bold Alligator 2012

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USNS ROBERT E PEARY At Sea (NNS) -- For the first time in an at-sea exercise an MV-22 Ospreylanded aboard a Military Sealift Command (MSC) ship while conducting a proof of concept test during BoldAlligator 2012 (BA12) Feb 9

The Osprey flown by the Fighting Griffins of VMM-266 landed aboard USNS Robert E Peary (T-AKE 5)loaded with four pallets of cargo refueled and flew off to deliver its supplies directly to Marine Corps unitsoperating more than 150 miles away near Ft Pickett Va

The combined Marine Corps Combat Development Command Combat Development Directorate SeabasingIntegration Division and Marine Corps Warfighting Lab experiment tested the concept of utilizing theOsprey and T-AKE platforms to bring increased capabilities and efficiency to the resupply and sustainmentof ground units ashore

In the near future three of the 14 T-AKE ships operated by MSC will be dedicated to maritimeprepositioning ships squadrons serving the logistics needs of Marine Corps units

Bold Alligator gets us back to the Navy and Marine Corps fundamental role of power projection from thesea said Commander MSC Rear Adm Mark H Buzby It also gives us an opportunity to try newconcepts like this The last time we conducted a major amphibious exercise on the East Coast neither theOsprey nor the T-AKE were operational

The Osprey adds increased capabilities in terms of range speed and payload over the current method ofutilizing helicopters or landing craft to transport supplies ashore Previously supplies heading to shoreneeded to be transported from an MSC ship to the large-deck amphibious ship in the Expeditionary StrikeGroup (ESG) Once the supplies were aboard a ship within the ESG transportation to shore wasaccomplished via helicopter or landing craft Now with the Osprey and T-AKE working together MarineCorps units on the ground have a direct connection to the supplies they need while also increasing theiroperational sustainability over the full range of missions and simultaneously freeing up helicopters landingcraft and other ESG ships to focus on different tactical needs

The event also marked the first time that an MSC civilian crew loaded and refueled an Osprey Before BoldAlligator began Pearys flight deck and cargo teams had a one day familiarization with the Osprey on dryland at Marine Corps Air Station New River The next time they saw an Osprey was during the operationat sea on Pearys flight deck while pitching and rolling with the ocean

I thought this was great said Lance Cpl Matthew McGriff 2nd Supply Battalion Supply Co SupplyManagement Unit Customer Service I never thought Id ever get to sea as a Marine so this test hasbeen really interesting Supporting expeditionary Marines is what I do so seeing what the Osprey and T-AKE can do together is really impressive

BA2012 is the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and MarineCorps revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations The exercise focused on todays fight withtodays forces while showcasing the advantages of seabasing This exercise took place Jan 30 throughFeb 12 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina

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Guam Sailors Help Clean Up Sister Village

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By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Corey Hensley US Naval Base Guam PublicAffairs

AGAT Guam (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the various commands attached to US Naval Base Guam(NBG) partnered with the Agat community during a village cleanup Feb 11

We started this seven years ago and what we do is invite all of the community the differentorganizations and of course our military friends said Agat Mayor Carol Tayama Its really great to geteveryone to come together and make our village beautiful and make our village clean

Volunteers and island residents from the village along with Sailors arrived at the Agat mayors office earlythat morning and after being split into groups by Tayama they set out into the community

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Aaron Eaton assigned to Mobile Expeditionary Security Group 1 Det Guamsaid its important for the military to not only look out for their own interests but the interests of thelocal communities as well

Were here to help be more involved with our sister community Eaton said We were told that theyneeded help and were here to answer that call Everything [in Agat] is worth preserving or we wouldntbe here

Ronnie Malveaux a pastor at the Apostolic Deliverance Center in Agat who also happens to be an NBGfirefighter had a vested interest in the cleanup because his church is located right in heart of the villageacross from the mayors office Malveaux said he appreciated all the support the military gives to thecommunity

We want to keep our island beautiful and to be stationed here in Guam is actually a plus for being in themilitary Malveaux said Im sure they understand that if you want something beautiful you have got tokeep it clean and you have got to maintain it

After the cleanup volunteers enjoyed some food that Tayama and a few others had set out for thoseinvolved in the beautification effort Volunteers sat down together and enjoyed company of their friendsfamily and other organizations who came to Agat to show their support

I think its very important that we socialize and get together Tayama said The military always comeswith their assistance and every year we have a good turnout and we really appreciate all the efforts theyprovide for us

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SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Sailors representing the Commander Naval Air Force Pacific (CNAP) arrived for theannual Sea and Shore Sailor of the Year (SOY) week Feb 12-17

During the competition week the Sailors are honored for their contributions to their commands andcommunity while they are evaluated for their military bearing professional performance and leadershipskills

CNAP Force Master Chief James DeLozier who oversees the CNAP SOY program finds that this eventdisplays the best Sailors Naval Aviation has to offer

This program is all about recognizing and acknowledging our very best Sailors stationed in the Pacificwithin Naval Aviation We have eight Sailor of the Year finalists this year five from Sea category andthree from Shore category said DeLozier

Between the board interviews and command meet-and-greets these Sailors will also have severalopportunities to interact with members of the community and will meet with Pearl Harbor survivors andother veterans as well as visit the USS Midway Museum and the San Diego Zoo

The competition ends with a reception held at Naval Air Station North Island where the CNAP Sea andShore Sailors of the Year winners are announced The winners will advance to the US Pacific Fleet SOYcompetition

I expect each of these Sailors to continue their personal and professional growth as they continue theirrespective careers These Sailors represent the best of the best and I look forward to observing them asthey continue to serve said DeLozier

The top 2011 sea finalists are--Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 1st Class (AW) Tashaca S Lowe Helicopter Maritime StrikeSquadron (HSM) 75 --Personnel Specialist 1st Class (AWSW) Adao Jose B Cunha Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron(VAW) 77--Naval Aircrewman Mechanical 1st Class (NACAW) David M Clark Fleet Logistics Support Squadron(VR) 64--Master-at-Arms 1st Class (SWAWEXW) Kevin E Fahlund USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)--Navy Counselor 1st Class (AWSW) Dania D Keys Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23

The top 2011 Shore Finalists Are --Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class (AW) Juan F Rosas Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light(HSL) 51--Naval Aircrewman Operator 1st Class (NACAWSW) Michael G Boldizsar Commander Patrol andReconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 2 --Aviation Electricians Mate 1st Class(AWSW) Nickolas M Dixon Fleet Readiness Center South WestDetachment Forth Worth

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VIRGINIA BEACH Va (NNS) -- Two instructors from the School of Music received the Col Finley RHamilton Outstanding Military Musician for 2011 award in a ceremony Jan 31

Marine Staff Sgt Ken Ebo and Musician 1st Class Jessica McClanahan received the honor during aceremony at the schoolhouse on board Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story

The Finley R Hamilton award according to the awards website acknowledges US Army Marine CorpsNavy Air Force and Coast Guard enlisted musicians in honor of retired Army Col Hamilton whosuccumbed to cancer while serving as resident of the National Band Association

Ebo according to schoolhouse leadership is one of the schools finest instructors and among the elitemusicians serving in the Marine Corps today

With technical knowledge in the top-three percent of the entire Marine Corps band field he is a masterinstructor and an exceptional leader said Chief Warrant Officer 5 Robert C Jacob III commandingofficer for the schools Marine detachment of Ebo He is a dynamic and caring leader and an exceptionallyintelligent technical expert far beyond his pay grade an ideal role model

Ebo teaches trombone to Navy and Marine Corps students at the schoolhouse

His highly personal and sincere approach keeps individual student performance at an all-time high anddramatically minimizes discipline issues Jacob said Student achievement as seen through auditionscores remains higher than ever before

Outside the classroom Ebo extends his expertise as well as the Marine Corps core values to thecommunity He was runner-up in the Hampton Roads Area 2012 MilitaryCivilian of the Year award for thecountless hours he volunteered with several organizations including the USO Wounded Warrior and USMCReserves Toys for Tots programs

The life and career of Col Hamilton is an inspiration to all military musicians and this award is one thatI accept with great humility Ebo said With the busy and demanding schedule of military musicians it iseasy sometimes to lose sight of the great influence and service military music has on our communitiesboth military and civilian

Fellow award recipient McClanahan echoed Ebos sentiments

It is particularly rewarding as a vocalist to be recognized within the military band community Vocalistsare not traditionally considered bandsmen though our role is increasingly important to modern militarymusic she said Receiving this award is a validation of that role and of the effort I have personally putinto upholding high standard of musicianship and leadership

Nominating McClanahan for the Hamilton award program for the School of Music leadership was an easytask as the master vocalist in their words epitomizes professionalism throughout her scope of duties atthe School of Music

In over 27 years of active service I remain completely impressed by the level of talent dedication andpatriotism of our Sailors said Lt Cmdr Carl Gerhard School of Music executive officer Without adoubt however Petty Officer McClanahan sits high atop that list as one of our nations best andbrightest

Aside from her incredible technical abilities she has the innate ability to grasp the Navy mission as wellas the missions of the School of Music and our parent command the Center for Service Support Gerhardsaid Be it one-on-one training collateral duties or Navy awareness she gets the big picture andserves as an enviable role model for our young Soldiers Sailors and Marines

McClanahan was handpicked by the Bureau of Personnel for her assignment as a vocal instructor butsince her arrival on board the command has taken the billet to a higher level She developed andimplemented the most current vocal instruction curriculum developed vocal auditioning proceduresserves a featured solo artist for the command and in the community and she holds several collateralduties

The School of Music provides specialized training for selected personnel of the Navy and Marine CorpsThis unique facility - the largest of its kind in the world - is the first stop after basic training forinstrumentalists and vocalists as well as a home for advanced military musicians Graduates have gone onto become ambassadors of music throughout the United States and abroad

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By Senior Chief Aviation Electricians Mate Thomas Hebert Naval Air Technical Training CenterPublic Affairs

PENSACOLA Fla (NNS) -- Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) held a change of ceremony onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola Feb 10

Capt James V Daniels relieved Capt Michael K Price Rear Adm Michael S White assistant commanderfor Career Management Navy Personnel Command was the guest speaker

During the ceremony White presented Price with the Legion of Merit Medal for his service while Priceswife and son watched from the audience

Our school continues to have a history of developing some of the finest technicians in our Navy andMarine Corps said Price We have graduated 28000 students over the past two years What anaccomplishment for the staff of this fantastic organization

Price a native of Covington La enlisted in the Navy in 1977 While stationed as a chief aviationordnanceman with Commander Light Attack Wing Pacific Fleet in Lemoore Calif Price received hiscommissioned as a limited duty officer Growing professionally and personally he earned his Master ofBusiness Administration in 2005

During his career Price served throughout the fleet on board aircraft carriers and a variety of shoreduties as ordnance officer and officer in charge

Selected for command Price attended prospective commanding officer training in Newport RI InDecember 2005 he reported to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Whidbey IslandWash as its executive officer subsequently taking the helm as its commanding officer In 2008 he tookthe reins of Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) in Indian Head Md

In 2010 Price took charge of NATTC Price will continue his naval service by taking charge of NOSSAagain

Daniels previously served as the chief of staff of the newly established Maritime Civil Affairs and SecurityTraining Command in Virginia Beach Va

There is nothing more important in todays Navy when we take into account CNOs Sailing Directionsthan having a solid training strategy which will enable us to meet his expectations for todays missionsDeterring aggression and winning our nations wars are our core responsibilities said Daniels

Being proficient in the operation of our weapons and their systems is critical in providing our Sailorsconfidence in their equipment and in their own skills he continued This proficiency requires quality andtimely training in order to provide the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for our Sailors to meet allmission requirements and this is what I expect NATTC to continue to provide to the fleet

NATTC graduates approximately 15000 Navy and Marine students each year The largest part of thisstudent body is comprised of enlisted personnel attending A schools designed to provide them with theknowledge and skill levels required to perform as technicians at the apprentice level

Advanced schools provide higher level technical knowledge for senior petty officers and specialty schoolsoffer specific skills not particular to any one rating such as airman apprentice training maintenancepersonal financial management and shipboard aircraft firefighting NATTC also conducts technical trainingfor officers in aviation fuels carrier air traffic control center operations aircraft launch and recoveryequipment shipboard aircraft fire fighting and amphibious air traffic control center operations

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WASHINGTON (NNS) -- All Hands Update features four newscasts today - one two-minute newscast andthree one-minute newscasts

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Defense Media Activity-Navy produces four All Hands Update (AHU) newscasts each day - one two-minutenewscast and three one-minute newscasts AHU can be seen throughout the day and evening on theDirect-to-Sailor (DTS) satellite television service available aboard 160 ships of the fleet and via the NavyWeb site at wwwnavymil Check your local DTS program schedule for air times AHU can also be seenthroughout the world on the American Forces Radio and Television Service

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1778 - John Paul Jones while commanding the American vessel Ranger receives the first official saluteto the US Stars and Stripes flag by a European country at Quiberon France1804 - Lt Stephen Decatur with volunteers from frigate Constitution and schooner Enterprise entersTripoli Harbor by night in the ketch Intrepid to destroy the captured frigate Philadelphia Decatursucceeds without American losses1813 - USS Essex becomes first US warship to round Cape Horn and enter the Pacific Ocean1814 - USS Constitution captures the British ships Lovely Ann and Pictou1840 - Officers from USS Vincennes make the first landing in Antarctica on floating ice

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