Navy News Service for Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Navy News Service for Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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NNS120214-11. Navy Releases FY-12 Continuation Board Results to Sailors-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65343

NNS120214-12. FY-12 Aviation Officer Bonus Rates Released-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65339

NNS120214-08. Transition Benefits: NPC Officials to Discuss Post-ERB Matters in the PacificNorthwest-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65336

AHU -- Department of Defense 2013 Budget Proposal Released-- http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=16818

NNS120214-04. Service Members Cautioned to Dangers of Drugs and Alcohol -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65332

NNS120213-15. CSS Introduces Updated SH Course after Receiving Fleet, InstructorFeedback-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65320

AHU -- Headlines for Tuesday, February 14, 2012: Navy Celebrates 100th Birthday of One ofthe First Navy WAVES; USS Chafee and USS Tortuga Support Thailand Exercise Cobra Gold2012-- http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=16819

NNS120214-01. COMNAVAIRFOR Announces 2011 Aviation Battle 'E' Winners-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65321

NNS120214-10. NMCB 7 Detail Wolverine: Partnering for Results-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65305

NNS120214-09. Germantown Conducts NEO Exercise; Ship Tour-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65335

NNS120214-03. USS Port Royal Returns to Hawaii After Operation New Dawn-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65330

AHU -- RelayHealth.com Provides Secure Doctor to Patient Communications-- http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=16821

NNS120214-13. Navy SEALs, SWCCs Meet Prospective NFL Players-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65334

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NNS120214-15. ONR Global Taking Off for Singapore Air Show 2012-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65257

NNS120214-16. HSV2 Swift Visits GTMO to Load Operation Handclasp Supplies-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65344

NNS120214-06. PSNS & IMF, NAVFAC Complete Pier B Renovations-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65328

NNS120213-18. MSC and Osprey Make History During Bold Alligator 2012-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65317

AHU -- Sasebo Sailors Zumba for Healthier Hearts-- http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=16820

NNS120214-05. Guam Sailors Help Clean Up Sister Village-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65333

NNS120214-02. CNAP Sailors Arrive for SOY Week-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65323

NNS120213-14. Naval Air Technical Training Center Changes Leadership-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65310

NNS120214-17. Current All Hands Update-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65342

NNS011213-25. This Day in Naval History - Feb. 14-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=354

All Hands Radio News - 15 February 2012Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Proposal Released -- http://www.navy.mil/navydata/radioPlay.asp?id=5559

Eye on the Fleet - U.S. Navy Photo of The Day-- http://www.navy.mil/list_single.asp?id=115610

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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 054/12, released Feb. 14.

More than 7,000 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 7,684 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 194/11. Of these eligible












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senior enlisted, 7,091 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 BOL:S - Selected for continuation.N- 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. 30,2012 and will have access to the Navy's Transition Assistance Management Program.

Like Perform to Serve for junior enlisted, and the Selected Early Retirement Board for officers,the 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.

For more information about the SECB, read the NAVADMIN 194/11 and visitwww.npc.navy.mil or contact NPC customer service center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC [email protected].

For more information about transition assistance for separating Sailors, visithttp://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/BOARDS/ERB/Pages/TransitionInfo.aspx.

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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, Feb.14.

According to NAVADMINs 055/12 and 056/12, 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, $15,000 per year;*Helicopter anti-submarine light pilots/helicopter maritime strike pilots, $5,000 per year;*EA-18G and EA-6B electronic air attack (VAQ) pilots, $25,000 per year;*E-2C carrier airborne early warning (VAW) and C-2 fleet logistics support (VRC)pilots, $10,000 per year; VAW NFOs, $10,000 per year;*P-3C patrol (VP) NFOs, $15,000 per year;*EP-3 air reconnaissance (VQ [P]) pilots, $15,000 per year;

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*E-6A airborne communications (VQ [T]) pilots, $15,000 per year; VQ (T) NFOs, $15,000 peryear.

FTS annual rates vary by community from $5,000 to $25,000 for squadron departmenthead/wing 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 atwww.npc.navy.mil/officer/Detailing/aviation/OCM/Pages/ACCP.aspx.

Full time support aviators can learn more on the FTS aviators Web Page atwww.npc.navy.mil/officer/Detailing/fulltimesupport/Pages/Aviators.aspx. To read the NAVADMINS, visit the Navy Personnel Command website at www.npc.navy.mil orfor more information contact the NPC customer service center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC (1-866-827-5672) or email [email protected].



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 Feb.14.

"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 025/12.

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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 theNavy's ERB transition assistance coordinator. In addition, representatives from Challenger,Gray 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 www.npc.navy.mil.



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 U.S. 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 Capt.Richard Wood, U.S. Naval Base Guam commanding officer. "That's 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, R.I. teamed up with instructors from its San Diego and Norfolk learning sites in SanDiego Jan. 23 - Feb. 10 to roll out the revised Ship's 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 ship's 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 ship's 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, surveys,receipts, 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. "Weweren't 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 Ship's 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


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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 fleet's 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 Navy's 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 unit's 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 H.W. 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 are:*Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15, for the VFA-C category *Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, for the VFA-E/F 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 HS/HSC 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" winnersare:*Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 for the VFA-C category*Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, for the VFA-E/F 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 HS/HSC category*Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 37, for the HSL EXP category*Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, for the HSC EXP category


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*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 force readiness, and to recognize outstanding performance within the naval aviationforce.

Grading metrics for attaining the Battle "E" award include operational achievement, training,inspection 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 "E"ribbon on their uniform, or if they already posses that ribbon, they can add an additional "E"device 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 U.S. 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 U.S. Army 1-14th Cavalry.

One of the biggest challenges the Seabees have faced is poor weather conditions in the area.Shortly 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 action,assisting 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 than22,000 cubic yards of snow from the airfield and ECPs, while continuing their daily operationsand routine maintenance.


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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 detachment's 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 officer,troubleshooting the ANA's Logistics System and assisting with building the framework for asustainable, effective maintenance program.

"Over the past month we've worked diligently to develop friendships with our counterparts,"said 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 ANA's 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 commander's 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 Navy's Bureau of Yards and Docks, in 1942, and iscurrently one of nine active NMCBs in the Naval Construction Force, a military engineeringforce of nearly 17,000 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.


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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 U.S. 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 Lt.Amanda 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 medical,where 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 numbers,next 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. "It's always good to get back home, and I know the crew's excited."

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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 U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. The ship deployed June 24.

"They've 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 U.S. 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.

"It's a great chapter in American history, quite frankly," Weilenman said. "That infrastructureis going to help them in the future, and we're 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. "It's been a long time coming. I've been in contact with my familythroughout the deployment, but it's just a sight to see them and it's pretty emotional. We'reglad 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 I'mglad 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 U.S Navy and its special warfare programs for potential non-selectedNFL draftees.

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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.

"They've make sacrifices, they work in a team oriented environment, they know how to pushthemselves and train towards a goal," said Johnson. "They're characteristics are we look for inSEAL and SWCC candidates."

The SEAL and SWCC scout team discussed how a football player's 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 Austin,NFL director of operations for the NFL League Office in New York. "It's 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 we're developing to position our future Sailors andMarines for success," said Cmdr. Joe Johnson, an associate director in ONR Global'sSingapore 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 world's 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 & 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.


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ONR provides the science and technology necessary to maintain the Navy and Marine Corps'technological advantage. Through its affiliates, ONR is a leader in science and technology withengagement in 50 states, 30 countries, 1,035 institutions of higher learning and more than900 industry partners. ONR employs approximately 1,065 people, comprising uniformed,civilian and contract personnel, with additional employees at the Naval Research Lab inWashington, D.C.


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

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) 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 U.S. 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 U.S. 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. "It's 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 & IMF, NAVFAC Complete Pier B Renovations

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Scott A. McCall, Navy Public AffairsSupport Element, Det. Northwest

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Facility (PSNS & 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, U.S. 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 Navy's strategic assets here at Naval Base Kitsap."

Ship repair, maintenance and modernization requirements for Nimitz-class aircraft carriersdetermine Pier Bravo's concept and multi-year construction.

"The new Pier Bravo will not only give us the capability to work on today's 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 ournation's 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 Rios,commanding officer, NAVFAC NW. "It is continuous with Dry Dock 6 and, used together,creates a carrier hub where carrier material readiness can be conducted."

Now Pier Bravo is 120 feet wide by 1,320 feet long, making it more than twice as wide and125 feet longer than before construction started in May 2008.

"Pier Bravo's structure is 6 million pounds of reinforced steel, 13,000 yards of concrete, andover 5 miles of piping and 14 miles of electrical cabling all to make this happen," said Rios."All 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.

"That's what this does for us. I can't wait until we start using it more and more," said Capt.Mark Whitney, commander, PSNS & 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 it's 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 tribe's 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. j.g. 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. Previously,supplies 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 craft.Now, 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 helicopters,landing 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, Peary's 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 Peary's 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 I'd 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 today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing.This 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, U.S. Naval Base GuamPublic Affairs

AGAT, Guam (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the various commands attached to U.S. 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. "It's 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 mayor'soffice 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 it's important for the military to not only look out for their own interests, butthe interests of the local communities as well.

"We're here to help, be more involved with our sister community," Eaton said. "We were toldthat they needed help and we're here to answer that call. Everything [in Agat] is worthpreserving or we wouldn't 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 mayor's 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. "I'm 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 it's 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 (SW/AW) 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 theU.S. 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 (AW/SW) Adao Jose B. Cunha, Carrier Airborne Early WarningSquadron (VAW) 77--Naval Aircrewman Mechanical 1st Class (NAC/AW) David M. Clark, Fleet Logistics SupportSquadron (VR) 64--Master-at-Arms 1st Class (SW/AW/EXW) Kevin E. Fahlund, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)--Navy Counselor 1st Class (AW/SW) 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 (NAC/AW/SW) Michael G. Boldizsar, Commander,Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 2 --Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class(AW/SW) 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 Electrician's 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 Price's 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 28,000 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, Calif.,Price 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 Newport,R.I. In December 2005, he reported to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit,Whidbey 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 today's Navy, when we take into account CNO's SailingDirections, than having a solid training strategy, which will enable us to meet his expectationsfor today's missions. Deterring aggression and winning our nation's 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 15,000 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.

Two-minute newscast-- Department of Defense 2013 Budget Proposal Released


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First one-minute newscast-- Headlines for Tuesday, February 14, 2012: Navy Celebrates100th Birthday of One of the First Navy WAVES; USS Chafee and USS Tortuga SupportThailand Exercise Cobra Gold 2012


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Second one-minute newscast-- Sasebo Sailors Zumba for Healthier Hearts


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Third one-minute newscast-- RelayHealth.com Provides Secure Doctor to PatientCommunications


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1778 - John Paul Jones, while commanding the American vessel Ranger, receives the firstofficial salute to the U.S. Stars and Stripes flag by a European country, at Quiberon, France.1804 - 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 losses.1813 - USS Essex becomes first U.S. warship to round Cape Horn and enter the Pacific

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Ocean.1814 - USS Constitution captures the British ships Lovely Ann and Pictou.1840 - Officers from USS Vincennes make the first landing in Antarctica on floating ice.

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