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NNS150304-11. Navy Engineer Named Asian American Executive of the Year
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NNS150304-07. Rhode Island and the Navy Reserve Celebrate 100 Years of Success
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NNS150304-04. Navy Reserve Celebrates Centennial Birthday in New York City
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NNS150304-03. Navy Announces Winners of Fiscal Year 2014 CNO Environmental Awards
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NNS150304-01. USS Hawaii Participates in ASWEX
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DNU -- In today's edition of All Hands Update, the Navy Reserve celebrated its 100 year anniversary this month and the new 2015 All Hands Magazine Owners and Operators Manual will be available to Sailors this month.
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DNU -- As part of a base wide beautification project at C-FAS, Seabees did their part by sanding, gluing, and wrenching away.
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DNU -- Making a difference for Sailors, Marines and their families is the mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.
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NNS150304-08. Current All Hands Update
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NNS011215-05. This Day in Naval History - March 04
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NNS150304-09. Standard Operating Procedures Available to Assist Personnel Actions
From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs Office
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- The Pay and Personnel Administrative Support System (PASS) program has created more than 30 standard operating procedures (SOP) to help Sailors perform their day-to-day personnel activities like travel claims and updating records Navy administrators said recently.
The SOPs are accessed through the Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) intranet on any command access card-enabled computer. A fact sheet is available to show you how to access the SOPs as part of Navy Personnel Command's Plain Talk series atwww.npc.navy.mil/career/
"Accurate records really start and end with Sailors. We have had some travel claims taking longer to process than we like lately," said Senior Chief Personnel Specialist (SW/AW) Paul A. Smith II, Performance Management Branch, Pay and Personnel Management Division, Navy Personnel Command. "We have created a checklist that Sailors can print out prior to their permanent-change-of-station travel, stick it in a plastic bag or envelope and take with them. If they take everything on the checklist, put it in the bag and give it to their command pass coordinator (CPC) at the other end, they should have no problems getting their travel claim settled quickly."
Travel claims are just one of the many things covered by the SOPs, other subjects include special pays, basic housing allowance, fleet reserve and retirement requests, updating emergency data and transfers to mention a few.
"The CPC exists to support the Sailor, and Sailors can educate themselves and help their CPCs at the same time by knowing what they need to do in order to get processes done," said Smith. "It is the Sailor's career, so we want them to have the tools to make it run as smoothly as possible."
For more information on other pay and personnel issues go towww.npc.navy.mil.
For more news from Navy Personnel Command, visitwww.navy.mil/local/npc/.
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NNS150303-32. Fire Aboard USS Gunston Hall
By Lt. Michael Hatfield, Expeditionary Strike Group 2 Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) and the Portsmouth, Virginia, Fire and Rescue Department responded to a fire aboard the amphibious dock landing ship at approximately 2 p.m. while the ship was undergoing a maintenance availability at NASSCO/Earl Industries shipyard in Portsmouth, Va.
Initial reports indicate that the fire began in an unmanned storeroom below the main deck. The ship's in-port emergency fire team responded to the initial report and the Portsmouth Fire Department was notified and responded with multiple units.
The Sailors and Portsmouth Fire Department declared the fire out at approximately 5:25 p.m.
All personnel were accounted for. One Navy firefighter experienced a minor smoke inhalation injury but quickly returned to duty.
The Sailors aboard the ship are trained in firefighting and damage control, and assisted Portsmouth Fire Department in fighting the fire.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
The Navy is grateful for the prompt and professional response of the Portsmouth Fire and Rescue Department.
For more news from Expeditionary Strike Group 2, visitwww.navy.mil/local/esg2/.
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NNS150304-12. USS Mobile Bay Hosts Change of Command Ceremony at Naval Base San Diego
By Ensign Meighan Middleton, USS Mobile Bay Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The officers and crew stood in formation on the flight deck as command of the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) officially changed during a pierside ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, March 3.
With the traditional exchange of salutes, Capt. Timothy Kott turned over command of the Ticonderoga-class cruiser to Capt. Sean McLaren.
The ceremony's guest speaker, Rear Adm. Ronald A. Boxall, commander, Carrier Strike Group 3, praised Kott for his commitment and actions during his speech to the attendees.
"Under his command, Mobile Bay has performed to the highest standard in everything that they have done as noted by the strong waterfront and strike group reputation that the ship has earned," said Boxall. "You will leave with the pride of knowing that you did your duty, that you served your crew, your Navy, and your nation with honor. And most importantly, you brought your Sailors safely home."
The ceremony marked the end of a very successful 24-month command tour for Kott. He led Mobile Bay and her crew through completion of a 2013 surge deployment to U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, seven months of sustainment operations, an eight-month Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) selected restricted availability, and oversaw the certification of Mobile Bay in numerous training events.
Under his inspirational leadership, Mobile Bay was one of the most decorated ships in the Pacific Fleet, earninging two consecutive Battle Efficiency Awards, two unit tactics awards, the CNO's Safety Award, the Secretary of the Navy Safety Award, and two consecutive Retention Excellence Awards.
Kott said that he would miss working for the dedicated and talented men and women who make the Mobile Bay the great ship she is most of all.
In his speech, he credited the hard work of the crew, especially those who arrived as seamen or firemen and will leave as first and second class surface warfare qualified petty officers.
"You will not find 377 finer young Americans anywhere else. They represent the best of our service and country," said Kott. "Through every challenge faced, including a crew returning from back to back deployments in 2013, the greatest compliment ever made about Mobile Bay was about the quality and resiliency of her crew."
Kott's next tour will be on the CNO Staff, Programming Division as Head of Programming Planning and Development Branch (OPNAV N801).
McLaren most recently served at the Supreme Headquarters of Allied Powers, Europe in Mons, Belgium.
"I started my sea duty career as a cruiser Sailor in San Diego. In a lot of ways, this is my career coming full circle," said McLaren. "I am excited and eager to get to work."
Mobile Bay is currently undergoing advanced phase workups for a future deployment. Mobile Bay is assigned to the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Commander, Carrier Strike Group 3.
For more news from Naval Surface Forces, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnsp/.
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NNS150304-11. Navy Engineer Named Asian American Executive of the Year
By Rebecca Grapsy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Public Affairs
WEST BETHESDA, Md. (NNS) -- Dr. Paul Shang, of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), has been named Asian American Executive of the Year by the Asian American Engineer of the Year Committee. The award was presented at a ceremony in Los Angeles Feb. 28 as part of 2015 National Engineers Week.
Shang, Signatures Department head, has spent more than 30 years as part of the Navy's civilian workforce, starting after he received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Rutgers University in 1984. His technical achievements in signature technology development are crucial to the survivability of the Navy's surface and submarine fleet assets, and directly impact the safety of the warfighter. His work in submarine signature reduction technologies and the application of stealth into the ship design process has enabled enhanced submarine survivability through increased performance while reducing ship design and total ownership costs.
Shang is not only a leader in technical expertise, however.
"Paul's contributions have not been limited to his technical and management activities. His successful mentoring program has resulted in increased involvement of new hires in important scientific and engineering work early in their careers, increasing productivity and retention," said NSWCCD Technical Director Dr. Tim Arcano in his introduction of Dr. Shang, pre-taped for the award ceremony. "I especially note that Paul exemplifies the model mentor who cares about his people and goes every possible extra mile to ensure they have whatever it takes to succeed in their careers."
Shang is also the recipient of the Navy Meritorious Service Award and the National Defense Industrial Association Bronze Medal for contributions to undersea warfare.
The Asian American Engineer of the Year Committee recognizes outstanding Asian American professionals from corporate America, academia and government entities for their leadership, technical achievements and public service.
NSWCCD, a field activity of the NAVSEA, leads the Navy in hull, mechanical and electrical engineering. Headquartered in West Bethesda, Maryland, NSWCCD employs approximately 3,600 scientists, engineers, technicians and support personnel and includes the Ship Systems Engineering Station located in Philadelphia, as well as detachments in Norfolk, Virginia; Cape Canaveral, Florida; Andros Island, Bahamas; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Memphis, Tennessee; Bangor, Washington; Ketchikan, Alaska; and Bayview, Idaho.
For more news from Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock, visitwww.navy.mil/local/nswcc/.
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NNS150304-07. Rhode Island and the Navy Reserve Celebrate 100 Years of Success
By Lisa Woodbury Rama, NAVSTA Newport Public Affairs Officer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (NNS) -- One hundred years of service to the nation was celebrated inside the Rhode Island Statehouse on Tuesday, March 3, with the commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the Navy Reserve.
Gov. Gina Raimondo joined Cmdr. DeWuan Booker, commanding officer, Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC), Newport, and the NOSC Newport staff; elected officials and distinguished guests in marking this milestone that included the official parading of the colors by Naval Health Clinic New England; a performance of the national anthem by Navy Band Northeast vocalist Musician 1st Class Dan Smith; and prayers by Navy Reserve Chaplain Lt. Robert Clark.
Presentations were made to the Navy from the State of Rhode Island and the community.
State Rep. Ray Gallison, co-chairman, Rhode Island Defense Economy Planning Commission, presented the Navy with a proclamation. The state Committee on Veterans Affairs presented a resolution to the Navy in recognition of the event.
"Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for your willingness to answer the call to duty," Raimondo said to those men and women in the audience in uniform.
"My father served. I feel so grateful that young people today are willing to serve and sacrifice for all of us," she said.
The governor also presented Booker a citation from the Statehouse marking the day's historic significance.
Booker presented the governor a NOSC plaque thanking her for her support of the Navy Reserve in Rhode Island and a NOSC Command Coin.
"It was important for me to be here personally," Raimondo said. "We owe you all a debt of gratitude for your service, your sacrifice and your duty."
"It is very fitting to have the Navy Reserve Centennial in the Rhode Island Statehouse as this state was significant to our Navy's history," Booker said.
"Newport was pivotal in the defeat of British General Cornwallis at Yorktown during the War of Independence and the first ship John Paul Jones commanded was the "sloop of war" named "Providence," he said.
Booker went onto remind the audience about the importance of community support to these men and women who serve.
"Navy Reserve Sailors are patriots who balance the demands of family life, civilian careers, community service, and the United States Navy, bringing diverse, dedicated backgrounds from all walks of life," Booker said.
"Navy Reserve Sailors are successful because of the magnificent support they get from their families, employers and friends throughout their community," he said.
Capt. Dennis Boyer, commanding officer, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport; along with other NAVSTA Newport commanding officers, Capt. Kristen Fabry, Navy Supply Corps School, and Capt. Kevin McGowan, Officer Training Command Newport, were also in attendance reiterating the importance of the Navy Reserve to the overall Navy mission and team.
There are currently more than 600 Navy Reservists being administratively served by NOSC Newport. NOSC Newport supports 30 units including the Naval War College in Newport; U.S. Forces Korea; Officer Training Command, Newport; Naval Justice School, Newport; U.S. 7th Fleet; Navy Medicine; and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
In the last year, 19 NOSC Sailors were mobilized; 6 of these Sailors are Rhode Island citizens and one of them is still on deployment in Afghanistan.
Ready Then, Ready Now and Ready Always! The Navy Reserve is a great value for the Navy and the Nation.
To learn more about the Navy Reserve, go to:www.navyreservecentennial.com.
For more news from Naval Station Newport, visitwww.navy.mil/local/nsnewport/.
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NNS150304-04. Navy Reserve Celebrates Centennial Birthday in New York City
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Steve Votaw, Navy Office of Information, East
NEW YORK (NNS) -- Vice Adm. Robin R. Braun, chief of Navy Reserve, and commander, Navy Reserve Forces, and New York-based Sailors, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Navy Reserve in New York City, March 3.
Braun and the Sailors started the morning on the sets of Fox and Friends, the Today Show, and Good Morning America to honor the service and sacrifice of 100 years of Sailors who formed the history and heritage of the current Navy Reserve force.
Following early morning appearances on the morning shows, Sailors participated in a cake-cutting ceremony and celebration aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum on Manhattan's west side. Braun made remarks after being introduced by Juan M. Garcia, III, assistant secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs).
"Over the next century the Navy Reserves will remain an ever present and pivotal component of the U.S. Navy," said Braun. "In a world where danger lurks around every corner we will have to rely on the men and women of the Navy Reserve to be willing, ready, and able to meet any challenge whenever, and wherever they are called."
Braun also commended the Navy Reserve Sailors who, in their civilian careers, serve as members of the New York Police and Fire Departments.
"Many of these citizen Sailors, like thousands of New Yorkers before them, didn't run for cover after 9/11, they ran for the fight," said Braun. "They put their lives and volunteered to stand side by side with their counterparts on active duty and I couldn't be more proud to serve with each and every one of them."
After finishing her remarks, the oldest and youngest Sailors in attendance cut the cake following a long Navy tradition. The USO Show Troupe also performed a medley of patriotic songs for all in attendance.
The Navy Reserve was originally founded on March 3, 1915 as the U.S. Navy Reserve Force. The Navy Reserve contributed 84 percent of the Navy manpower during World War II. More than 52,000 Navy Reserve Sailors have been mobilized and deployed to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan, including more than 8,000 who have done a second combat tour. Today, at least 20,000 Navy Reserve Sailors, or about one third of the Navy's Reserve Component, is providing fully integrated global operational support to the fleet and combatant commanders.
For information on the history and heritage of the Navy Reserve as well as current Sailor stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visitwww.navyreservecentennial.com
For more news from Navy Office of Information, East, visitwww.navy.mil/local/
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NNS150304-03. Navy Announces Winners of Fiscal Year 2014 CNO Environmental Awards
From Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Vice Adm. Phil Cullom, deputy chief of naval operations for fleet readiness and logistics (N4), announced the 27 winners of the fiscal year (FY) 2014 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Environmental Awards competition, via naval message on March 3.
Annually, the CNO Environmental Awards highlight the accomplishments of nominated ships, installations and people for outstanding achievements in environmental stewardship. The FY 2014 winners, listed alphabetically within each category, are provided below.
Natural Resources, Large Installation
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
Environmental Quality, Industrial Installation
- Fleet Readiness Center Southeast, Jacksonville, Florida
- Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, San Diego, California
- Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton, Washington
Environmental Quality, Overseas Installation
- Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan
- Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Japan
- Naval Support Activity Bahrain
Sustainability, Non-Industrial Installation
- Naval Base San Diego, California
- Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
- Naval Support Activity Monterey, California
Sustainability, Individual or Team
- Naval Base Coronado, California
- Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center San Diego, California
- Navy Region Southwest Sustainable Solid Waste Program, San Diego, California
Environmental Restoration, Installation
- Former Naval Air Station Alameda, California
- Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, Connecticut
- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, New Hampshire
Cultural Resources Management, Small Installation
- Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan
- Pacific Missile Range Facility, Hawaii
- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, New Hampshire
Cultural Resources Management, Individual or Team
- Mrs. Heather Robbins of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Virginia
- Mr. Jeffrey Pantaleo of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
- Mr. Michael Smolek, Sr. of Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland
Environmental Planning, Team
- Hawaii-Southern California Training and Testing EIS Team, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
- Supplemental EIS for the Introduction of P-8A Aircraft into U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia
- U.S. Navy F-35C West Coast Home Basing Environmental Planning Team, Norfolk, Virginia
Afloat (includes competitive sub-categories)
- Large Deck Combatant - USS ESSEX (LHD 2)
- Littoral or Amphibious Warfare - LCS CREW 102
- Submarine - USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734)
- Surface Combatant - USS DEWEY (DDG 105)
In a naval message announcing the winners, Cullom commended the awardees.
"I would like to congratulate all the nominees and winners of the FY 2014 CNO Environmental Awards. Their participation in this competition exemplifies their dedication to environmental stewardship in pursuit of our Navy's overall mission. These achievements underscore that each contribution can have a tremendous long term impact in conserving our environmental surroundings and resources."
All CNO winners advance to the Secretary of the Navy level of competition.
For more information on the CNO Environmental Awards program, visithttp://greenfleet.dodlive.mil/
For more news from Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division, visit www.navy.mil/local/n45/.
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NNS150304-01. USS Hawaii Participates in ASWEX
By Lt. j.g. G. P. Hahn, USS Hawaii Public Affairs
FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) participated in the 2015 Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise (ASWEX) with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) as part of their Western Pacific deployment Feb. 8-16.
ASWEX is an annual event hosted by the JMSDF that included four JMSDF submarines, one U.S. submarine, three surface vessels and multiple aircraft in 2015.
"Hawaii is grateful for the opportunity to have participated in [ASWEX] 2015," said Cmdr. William Patterson, commanding officer of Hawaii. "It was an extremely rewarding experience for the crew. This is exactly what our mission here in the Pacific is; Strengthening partnerships without our allies, while focusing on making ourselves the best submariner possible."
The long-standing partnership is strengthened with the participation of a U.S. submarine; each crew gaining experience of the tactics and tenacity of their Japanese counterparts.
"[ASWEX] was an amazing experience," said Lt. j.g. Joshua Sale. "Being able to work with and learn from the Japanese showed me just how very capable they are as submariners. It took a lot of imagination to try and think like the captain of a JMSDF submarine planning its next move. I definitely won't forget this experience."
Hawaii is the 3rd ship of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarines. It is the first ship in the fleet to bear the state of Hawaii's namesake and is homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
For more news from Commander Submarine Group 7, visitwww.navy.mil/local/csg7/.
NNS150304-08. Current All Hands Update
From Defense Media Activity - Navy
WASHINGTION (NNS) -- All Hands Update features three one-minute newscasts today.
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- Seabees Participate in Base Wide Beautification Project
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Defense Media Activity-Navy produces All Hands Update (AHU) newscasts each day. AHU can be seen throughout the day and evening on the Direct-to-Sailor (DTS)satellite television service available aboard 160 ships of the fleet and via the Navy Web site at www.navy.mil. Check your local DTS program schedule for air times. AHU can also be seen throughout the world on the American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS).
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NNS011215-05. This Day in Naval History - March 04
From Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division
1825 - The schooner Grampus, commanded by Lt. Francis H. Gregory, captures a pirate sloop off the southern coast of Puerto Rico.
1862 - The wooden side-wheel steamship USS Santiago de Cuba, commanded by Cmdr. Daniel B. Ridgely, reports the capture of sloop O.K. off Cedar Keys, Fla.
1925 - Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution, which had launched in 1797. In July 1931, amid a 21-gun salute, Constitution is recommissioned and sails on a tour of 90 US ports along three coasts.
1945 - USS Baya (SS 318) sinks merchant tanker Palembang Maru off Cape Varella, French Indochina, and USS Tilefish (SS 307) and sinks Japanese fishing vessel ShikoMaru.
1963 - US Navy C-130 Hercules aircraft complete a 12-day rescue operation of a critically-ill Danish seaman from a Danish freighter off the coast of Antarctic.
1991 - Iraq releases 10 Desert Storm prisoners of war (six Americans, three of whom were designated MIA), including Navy Lt. Jeffrey Zaun, Lt. Robert Wetzel, and Lt. Lawrence Slade.
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NNS150304-11. Navy Engineer Named Asian American Executive of the Year
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NNS150304-04. Navy Reserve Celebrates Centennial Birthday in New York City
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NNS150304-03. Navy Announces Winners of Fiscal Year 2014 CNO Environmental Awards
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NNS150304-01. USS Hawaii Participates in ASWEX
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DNU -- In today's edition of All Hands Update, the Navy Reserve celebrated its 100 year anniversary this month and the new 2015 All Hands Magazine Owners and Operators Manual will be available to Sailors this month.
-- http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.
DNU -- As part of a base wide beautification project at C-FAS, Seabees did their part by sanding, gluing, and wrenching away.
-- http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.
DNU -- Making a difference for Sailors, Marines and their families is the mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.
-- http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.
NNS150304-08. Current All Hands Update
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NNS011215-05. This Day in Naval History - March 04
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Eye on the Fleet - U.S. Navy Photo of The Day
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NNS150304-09. Standard Operating Procedures Available to Assist Personnel Actions
From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs Office
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- The Pay and Personnel Administrative Support System (PASS) program has created more than 30 standard operating procedures (SOP) to help Sailors perform their day-to-day personnel activities like travel claims and updating records Navy administrators said recently.
The SOPs are accessed through the Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) intranet on any command access card-enabled computer. A fact sheet is available to show you how to access the SOPs as part of Navy Personnel Command's Plain Talk series atwww.npc.navy.mil/career/
"Accurate records really start and end with Sailors. We have had some travel claims taking longer to process than we like lately," said Senior Chief Personnel Specialist (SW/AW) Paul A. Smith II, Performance Management Branch, Pay and Personnel Management Division, Navy Personnel Command. "We have created a checklist that Sailors can print out prior to their permanent-change-of-station travel, stick it in a plastic bag or envelope and take with them. If they take everything on the checklist, put it in the bag and give it to their command pass coordinator (CPC) at the other end, they should have no problems getting their travel claim settled quickly."
Travel claims are just one of the many things covered by the SOPs, other subjects include special pays, basic housing allowance, fleet reserve and retirement requests, updating emergency data and transfers to mention a few.
"The CPC exists to support the Sailor, and Sailors can educate themselves and help their CPCs at the same time by knowing what they need to do in order to get processes done," said Smith. "It is the Sailor's career, so we want them to have the tools to make it run as smoothly as possible."
For more information on other pay and personnel issues go towww.npc.navy.mil.
For more news from Navy Personnel Command, visitwww.navy.mil/local/npc/.
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NNS150303-32. Fire Aboard USS Gunston Hall
By Lt. Michael Hatfield, Expeditionary Strike Group 2 Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) and the Portsmouth, Virginia, Fire and Rescue Department responded to a fire aboard the amphibious dock landing ship at approximately 2 p.m. while the ship was undergoing a maintenance availability at NASSCO/Earl Industries shipyard in Portsmouth, Va.
Initial reports indicate that the fire began in an unmanned storeroom below the main deck. The ship's in-port emergency fire team responded to the initial report and the Portsmouth Fire Department was notified and responded with multiple units.
The Sailors and Portsmouth Fire Department declared the fire out at approximately 5:25 p.m.
All personnel were accounted for. One Navy firefighter experienced a minor smoke inhalation injury but quickly returned to duty.
The Sailors aboard the ship are trained in firefighting and damage control, and assisted Portsmouth Fire Department in fighting the fire.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
The Navy is grateful for the prompt and professional response of the Portsmouth Fire and Rescue Department.
For more news from Expeditionary Strike Group 2, visitwww.navy.mil/local/esg2/.
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NNS150304-12. USS Mobile Bay Hosts Change of Command Ceremony at Naval Base San Diego
By Ensign Meighan Middleton, USS Mobile Bay Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The officers and crew stood in formation on the flight deck as command of the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) officially changed during a pierside ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, March 3.
With the traditional exchange of salutes, Capt. Timothy Kott turned over command of the Ticonderoga-class cruiser to Capt. Sean McLaren.
The ceremony's guest speaker, Rear Adm. Ronald A. Boxall, commander, Carrier Strike Group 3, praised Kott for his commitment and actions during his speech to the attendees.
"Under his command, Mobile Bay has performed to the highest standard in everything that they have done as noted by the strong waterfront and strike group reputation that the ship has earned," said Boxall. "You will leave with the pride of knowing that you did your duty, that you served your crew, your Navy, and your nation with honor. And most importantly, you brought your Sailors safely home."
The ceremony marked the end of a very successful 24-month command tour for Kott. He led Mobile Bay and her crew through completion of a 2013 surge deployment to U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, seven months of sustainment operations, an eight-month Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) selected restricted availability, and oversaw the certification of Mobile Bay in numerous training events.
Under his inspirational leadership, Mobile Bay was one of the most decorated ships in the Pacific Fleet, earninging two consecutive Battle Efficiency Awards, two unit tactics awards, the CNO's Safety Award, the Secretary of the Navy Safety Award, and two consecutive Retention Excellence Awards.
Kott said that he would miss working for the dedicated and talented men and women who make the Mobile Bay the great ship she is most of all.
In his speech, he credited the hard work of the crew, especially those who arrived as seamen or firemen and will leave as first and second class surface warfare qualified petty officers.
"You will not find 377 finer young Americans anywhere else. They represent the best of our service and country," said Kott. "Through every challenge faced, including a crew returning from back to back deployments in 2013, the greatest compliment ever made about Mobile Bay was about the quality and resiliency of her crew."
Kott's next tour will be on the CNO Staff, Programming Division as Head of Programming Planning and Development Branch (OPNAV N801).
McLaren most recently served at the Supreme Headquarters of Allied Powers, Europe in Mons, Belgium.
"I started my sea duty career as a cruiser Sailor in San Diego. In a lot of ways, this is my career coming full circle," said McLaren. "I am excited and eager to get to work."
Mobile Bay is currently undergoing advanced phase workups for a future deployment. Mobile Bay is assigned to the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Commander, Carrier Strike Group 3.
For more news from Naval Surface Forces, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnsp/.
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NNS150304-11. Navy Engineer Named Asian American Executive of the Year
By Rebecca Grapsy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Public Affairs
WEST BETHESDA, Md. (NNS) -- Dr. Paul Shang, of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), has been named Asian American Executive of the Year by the Asian American Engineer of the Year Committee. The award was presented at a ceremony in Los Angeles Feb. 28 as part of 2015 National Engineers Week.
Shang, Signatures Department head, has spent more than 30 years as part of the Navy's civilian workforce, starting after he received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Rutgers University in 1984. His technical achievements in signature technology development are crucial to the survivability of the Navy's surface and submarine fleet assets, and directly impact the safety of the warfighter. His work in submarine signature reduction technologies and the application of stealth into the ship design process has enabled enhanced submarine survivability through increased performance while reducing ship design and total ownership costs.
Shang is not only a leader in technical expertise, however.
"Paul's contributions have not been limited to his technical and management activities. His successful mentoring program has resulted in increased involvement of new hires in important scientific and engineering work early in their careers, increasing productivity and retention," said NSWCCD Technical Director Dr. Tim Arcano in his introduction of Dr. Shang, pre-taped for the award ceremony. "I especially note that Paul exemplifies the model mentor who cares about his people and goes every possible extra mile to ensure they have whatever it takes to succeed in their careers."
Shang is also the recipient of the Navy Meritorious Service Award and the National Defense Industrial Association Bronze Medal for contributions to undersea warfare.
The Asian American Engineer of the Year Committee recognizes outstanding Asian American professionals from corporate America, academia and government entities for their leadership, technical achievements and public service.
NSWCCD, a field activity of the NAVSEA, leads the Navy in hull, mechanical and electrical engineering. Headquartered in West Bethesda, Maryland, NSWCCD employs approximately 3,600 scientists, engineers, technicians and support personnel and includes the Ship Systems Engineering Station located in Philadelphia, as well as detachments in Norfolk, Virginia; Cape Canaveral, Florida; Andros Island, Bahamas; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Memphis, Tennessee; Bangor, Washington; Ketchikan, Alaska; and Bayview, Idaho.
For more news from Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock, visitwww.navy.mil/local/nswcc/.
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NNS150304-07. Rhode Island and the Navy Reserve Celebrate 100 Years of Success
By Lisa Woodbury Rama, NAVSTA Newport Public Affairs Officer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (NNS) -- One hundred years of service to the nation was celebrated inside the Rhode Island Statehouse on Tuesday, March 3, with the commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the Navy Reserve.
Gov. Gina Raimondo joined Cmdr. DeWuan Booker, commanding officer, Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC), Newport, and the NOSC Newport staff; elected officials and distinguished guests in marking this milestone that included the official parading of the colors by Naval Health Clinic New England; a performance of the national anthem by Navy Band Northeast vocalist Musician 1st Class Dan Smith; and prayers by Navy Reserve Chaplain Lt. Robert Clark.
Presentations were made to the Navy from the State of Rhode Island and the community.
State Rep. Ray Gallison, co-chairman, Rhode Island Defense Economy Planning Commission, presented the Navy with a proclamation. The state Committee on Veterans Affairs presented a resolution to the Navy in recognition of the event.
"Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for your willingness to answer the call to duty," Raimondo said to those men and women in the audience in uniform.
"My father served. I feel so grateful that young people today are willing to serve and sacrifice for all of us," she said.
The governor also presented Booker a citation from the Statehouse marking the day's historic significance.
Booker presented the governor a NOSC plaque thanking her for her support of the Navy Reserve in Rhode Island and a NOSC Command Coin.
"It was important for me to be here personally," Raimondo said. "We owe you all a debt of gratitude for your service, your sacrifice and your duty."
"It is very fitting to have the Navy Reserve Centennial in the Rhode Island Statehouse as this state was significant to our Navy's history," Booker said.
"Newport was pivotal in the defeat of British General Cornwallis at Yorktown during the War of Independence and the first ship John Paul Jones commanded was the "sloop of war" named "Providence," he said.
Booker went onto remind the audience about the importance of community support to these men and women who serve.
"Navy Reserve Sailors are patriots who balance the demands of family life, civilian careers, community service, and the United States Navy, bringing diverse, dedicated backgrounds from all walks of life," Booker said.
"Navy Reserve Sailors are successful because of the magnificent support they get from their families, employers and friends throughout their community," he said.
Capt. Dennis Boyer, commanding officer, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport; along with other NAVSTA Newport commanding officers, Capt. Kristen Fabry, Navy Supply Corps School, and Capt. Kevin McGowan, Officer Training Command Newport, were also in attendance reiterating the importance of the Navy Reserve to the overall Navy mission and team.
There are currently more than 600 Navy Reservists being administratively served by NOSC Newport. NOSC Newport supports 30 units including the Naval War College in Newport; U.S. Forces Korea; Officer Training Command, Newport; Naval Justice School, Newport; U.S. 7th Fleet; Navy Medicine; and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
In the last year, 19 NOSC Sailors were mobilized; 6 of these Sailors are Rhode Island citizens and one of them is still on deployment in Afghanistan.
Ready Then, Ready Now and Ready Always! The Navy Reserve is a great value for the Navy and the Nation.
To learn more about the Navy Reserve, go to:www.navyreservecentennial.com.
For more news from Naval Station Newport, visitwww.navy.mil/local/nsnewport/.
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NNS150304-04. Navy Reserve Celebrates Centennial Birthday in New York City
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Steve Votaw, Navy Office of Information, East
NEW YORK (NNS) -- Vice Adm. Robin R. Braun, chief of Navy Reserve, and commander, Navy Reserve Forces, and New York-based Sailors, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Navy Reserve in New York City, March 3.
Braun and the Sailors started the morning on the sets of Fox and Friends, the Today Show, and Good Morning America to honor the service and sacrifice of 100 years of Sailors who formed the history and heritage of the current Navy Reserve force.
Following early morning appearances on the morning shows, Sailors participated in a cake-cutting ceremony and celebration aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum on Manhattan's west side. Braun made remarks after being introduced by Juan M. Garcia, III, assistant secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs).
"Over the next century the Navy Reserves will remain an ever present and pivotal component of the U.S. Navy," said Braun. "In a world where danger lurks around every corner we will have to rely on the men and women of the Navy Reserve to be willing, ready, and able to meet any challenge whenever, and wherever they are called."
Braun also commended the Navy Reserve Sailors who, in their civilian careers, serve as members of the New York Police and Fire Departments.
"Many of these citizen Sailors, like thousands of New Yorkers before them, didn't run for cover after 9/11, they ran for the fight," said Braun. "They put their lives and volunteered to stand side by side with their counterparts on active duty and I couldn't be more proud to serve with each and every one of them."
After finishing her remarks, the oldest and youngest Sailors in attendance cut the cake following a long Navy tradition. The USO Show Troupe also performed a medley of patriotic songs for all in attendance.
The Navy Reserve was originally founded on March 3, 1915 as the U.S. Navy Reserve Force. The Navy Reserve contributed 84 percent of the Navy manpower during World War II. More than 52,000 Navy Reserve Sailors have been mobilized and deployed to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan, including more than 8,000 who have done a second combat tour. Today, at least 20,000 Navy Reserve Sailors, or about one third of the Navy's Reserve Component, is providing fully integrated global operational support to the fleet and combatant commanders.
For information on the history and heritage of the Navy Reserve as well as current Sailor stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visitwww.navyreservecentennial.com
For more news from Navy Office of Information, East, visitwww.navy.mil/local/
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NNS150304-03. Navy Announces Winners of Fiscal Year 2014 CNO Environmental Awards
From Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Vice Adm. Phil Cullom, deputy chief of naval operations for fleet readiness and logistics (N4), announced the 27 winners of the fiscal year (FY) 2014 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Environmental Awards competition, via naval message on March 3.
Annually, the CNO Environmental Awards highlight the accomplishments of nominated ships, installations and people for outstanding achievements in environmental stewardship. The FY 2014 winners, listed alphabetically within each category, are provided below.
Natural Resources, Large Installation
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
Environmental Quality, Industrial Installation
- Fleet Readiness Center Southeast, Jacksonville, Florida
- Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, San Diego, California
- Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton, Washington
Environmental Quality, Overseas Installation
- Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan
- Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Japan
- Naval Support Activity Bahrain
Sustainability, Non-Industrial Installation
- Naval Base San Diego, California
- Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
- Naval Support Activity Monterey, California
Sustainability, Individual or Team
- Naval Base Coronado, California
- Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center San Diego, California
- Navy Region Southwest Sustainable Solid Waste Program, San Diego, California
Environmental Restoration, Installation
- Former Naval Air Station Alameda, California
- Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, Connecticut
- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, New Hampshire
Cultural Resources Management, Small Installation
- Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan
- Pacific Missile Range Facility, Hawaii
- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, New Hampshire
Cultural Resources Management, Individual or Team
- Mrs. Heather Robbins of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Virginia
- Mr. Jeffrey Pantaleo of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
- Mr. Michael Smolek, Sr. of Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland
Environmental Planning, Team
- Hawaii-Southern California Training and Testing EIS Team, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
- Supplemental EIS for the Introduction of P-8A Aircraft into U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia
- U.S. Navy F-35C West Coast Home Basing Environmental Planning Team, Norfolk, Virginia
Afloat (includes competitive sub-categories)
- Large Deck Combatant - USS ESSEX (LHD 2)
- Littoral or Amphibious Warfare - LCS CREW 102
- Submarine - USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734)
- Surface Combatant - USS DEWEY (DDG 105)
In a naval message announcing the winners, Cullom commended the awardees.
"I would like to congratulate all the nominees and winners of the FY 2014 CNO Environmental Awards. Their participation in this competition exemplifies their dedication to environmental stewardship in pursuit of our Navy's overall mission. These achievements underscore that each contribution can have a tremendous long term impact in conserving our environmental surroundings and resources."
All CNO winners advance to the Secretary of the Navy level of competition.
For more information on the CNO Environmental Awards program, visithttp://greenfleet.dodlive.mil/
For more news from Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division, visit www.navy.mil/local/n45/.
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NNS150304-01. USS Hawaii Participates in ASWEX
By Lt. j.g. G. P. Hahn, USS Hawaii Public Affairs
FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) participated in the 2015 Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise (ASWEX) with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) as part of their Western Pacific deployment Feb. 8-16.
ASWEX is an annual event hosted by the JMSDF that included four JMSDF submarines, one U.S. submarine, three surface vessels and multiple aircraft in 2015.
"Hawaii is grateful for the opportunity to have participated in [ASWEX] 2015," said Cmdr. William Patterson, commanding officer of Hawaii. "It was an extremely rewarding experience for the crew. This is exactly what our mission here in the Pacific is; Strengthening partnerships without our allies, while focusing on making ourselves the best submariner possible."
The long-standing partnership is strengthened with the participation of a U.S. submarine; each crew gaining experience of the tactics and tenacity of their Japanese counterparts.
"[ASWEX] was an amazing experience," said Lt. j.g. Joshua Sale. "Being able to work with and learn from the Japanese showed me just how very capable they are as submariners. It took a lot of imagination to try and think like the captain of a JMSDF submarine planning its next move. I definitely won't forget this experience."
Hawaii is the 3rd ship of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarines. It is the first ship in the fleet to bear the state of Hawaii's namesake and is homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
For more news from Commander Submarine Group 7, visitwww.navy.mil/local/csg7/.
NNS150304-08. Current All Hands Update
From Defense Media Activity - Navy
WASHINGTION (NNS) -- All Hands Update features three one-minute newscasts today.
First one-minute newscast-
- Headlines for Wednesday, March 4, 2015: The Navy Reserve Celebrates 100 Years; The New 2015 O&O Will be Available This Month
http://youtu.be/3DZULnh_ey0
http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.
Second one-minute newscast-
- Seabees Participate in Base Wide Beautification Project
http://youtu.be/I1XiEqye260
http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.
Third one-minute newscast-
- Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Helps Make a Difference for Sailors, Marines
and their families
http://youtu.be/WYN7k2vAJEQ
http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.
Defense Media Activity-Navy produces All Hands Update (AHU) newscasts each day. AHU can be seen throughout the day and evening on the Direct-to-Sailor (DTS)satellite television service available aboard 160 ships of the fleet and via the Navy Web site at www.navy.mil. Check your local DTS program schedule for air times. AHU can also be seen throughout the world on the American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS).
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NNS011215-05. This Day in Naval History - March 04
From Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division
1825 - The schooner Grampus, commanded by Lt. Francis H. Gregory, captures a pirate sloop off the southern coast of Puerto Rico.
1862 - The wooden side-wheel steamship USS Santiago de Cuba, commanded by Cmdr. Daniel B. Ridgely, reports the capture of sloop O.K. off Cedar Keys, Fla.
1925 - Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution, which had launched in 1797. In July 1931, amid a 21-gun salute, Constitution is recommissioned and sails on a tour of 90 US ports along three coasts.
1945 - USS Baya (SS 318) sinks merchant tanker Palembang Maru off Cape Varella, French Indochina, and USS Tilefish (SS 307) and sinks Japanese fishing vessel ShikoMaru.
1963 - US Navy C-130 Hercules aircraft complete a 12-day rescue operation of a critically-ill Danish seaman from a Danish freighter off the coast of Antarctic.
1991 - Iraq releases 10 Desert Storm prisoners of war (six Americans, three of whom were designated MIA), including Navy Lt. Jeffrey Zaun, Lt. Robert Wetzel, and Lt. Lawrence Slade.
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