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NNS130821-21. Navy’s Training Headquarters’ Civilians Part of SAPR ‘One Team, One Fight’
— http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76086

NNS130821-10. Continue to Serve Through Conversion
— http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76078

NNS130821-07. Germantown Volunteers at Australian Hospital, departs Cairns
— http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76045

NNS130821-05. 6th Fleet Flagship Mount Whitney Departs France
— http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76073

NNS130821-04. LCS Crew 101 Returns from First Underway of the Deployment
— http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76071

NNS130821-17. Submarine USS Albuquerque Returns from Deployment
— http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76084

NNS130821-14. Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Courses Updated
— http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76081

NNS130821-13. USS Providence Welcomes New Commander
— http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76080

NNS130821-12. Ike Celebrates Ship’s Heritage with 5K Run
— http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76075

NNS130821-08. Sea and Anchor Detail Kicks off Fast Cruise
— http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76068

DNU — Naval Air Station Sigonella Sailors Train on Crew-Served Weapons
— http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18769

DNU — Explosion at Naval Weapons Station Earle-New Jersey Injures Eight; Installations Assessed on Anti-Terrorism Operations

— http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18770

NNS130821-18. Current All Hands Update
— http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76085

NNS020718-34. This Day in Naval History – Aug. 21
— http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=2645

Eye on the Fleet – U.S. Navy Photo of The Day
— http://www.navy.mil/list_single.asp?id=157933

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NNS130821-21. Navy’s Training Headquarters’ Civilians Part of SAPR ‘One Team, One Fight’

By Ed Barker, Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) — As part of the training ensuring every member of the Department of the Navy (DoN) team understands that Sexual Assault in all forms is unacceptable, civilian staff members from the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) is conducting Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) training Aug. 20. – Sept. 18.

Sexual Assault Prevention: One Team, One Fight is mandatory training for all DoN civilians and must be completed before Oct. 1. The training is designed to meet Congressional, Department of Defense and DoN requirements as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012.

Opening the One Team, One Fight training is a video which includes an introduction by Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus:

“This important training program is critical to the success of our Department of the Navy as a safe and secure work environment – that’s true for all Sailors, Marines and civilians; we’re all a team. But there’s a problem that affects our safety and our mission readiness and I’m talking about sexual assault. On average, three sexual assaults are reported every single day. And that isn’t the whole story, because a lot of sexual assaults go unreported. Sexual assault is real and it is a crime. It violates our military code of conduct and there’s absolutely no place in our Navy and Marine Corps for sexual assault, period. Sexual assault harms team morale. It erodes the trust that binds our organization together, it undermines our operational readiness, and it tarnishes our reputation. It also violates the trust of the families who have placed the well-being and safety of their family members in our hands. As secretary, I’m personally committed to eliminating sexual assault throughout the Department of the Navy, because we are a family. It’s up to all of us to protect each other.”

Mike Stahl, SAPR program manager for NETC, is coordinating the civilian training at headquarters and throughout the domain. Stahl also serves as one of the facilitators for the headquarters training.

“We have more than 4,000 civilians working side-by-side with our military members at NETC activities, so it’s vital to include them in this important effort,” said Stahl. “Civilians are an integral part of our training and education culture, and they need to be armed with the same type of information which was provided to our service members during the SAPR standdown, SAPR Leadership and Fleet training sessions.”

The civilian SAPR training is approximately 90-minutes long and consists of 30-minutes of video followed by guided group discussion. Class size is designed to average 30 participants, with multiple classes scheduled to include all civilians. In addition to two facilitators, an area Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) or a SAPR Victim Advocate is present during the sessions to provide support to any sexual assault survivors in the audience.

Anne Ballensinger, SAPR victim advocate from the Naval Air Station Pensacola Fleet and Family Support Center, participated in the training. Ballensinger is often the first one to take the call that a sexual assault has taken place.

“This new training is provided to ensure that every member of DoN understands that sexist behaviors, sexual harassment, and sexual assault are not tolerated, condoned or ignored,” said Ballensinger. “Every member must be treated with dignity and respect; all allegations of inappropriate behavior must be taken very seriously; and victim privacy must be protected while treating them with utmost sensitivity. Additionally, bystanders must be motivated to step in and intervene in a situation that doesn’t seem right while we hold offenders accountable for committing these crimes.”

Additional information and resources to combat sexual assault are available at http://www.sapr.navy.mil. Sexual assault affects Navy readiness, and the Navy is committed to preventing sexual assault. Join the Navy’s conversation about sexual assault on social media and help raise awareness by using #NavySAPR.

For additional information about the Naval Education and Training Command, visit https://www.netc.navy.mil or http://www.navy.mil/local/cnet/.
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NNS130821-10. Continue to Serve Through Conversion

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrea Perez, Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — Conversion programs allow Sailors from all walks of life to make a major job change and continue their Navy careers, officials said Aug. 21.

Several Continuum of Service (CoS) conversion programs that apply to eligible officer and enlisted Sailors who are currently serving on active duty or in the Reserves are outlined in NAVADMIN 198/13.

To date, thousands of Sailors have converted to different ratings, allowing the Navy to keep Sailors who are committed to a career in the Navy.

According to a new conversion status report on the Active Duty Conversions Web Page on http://www.npc.navy.mil, more than half of active duty conversion requests in 2013 have already been approved.

Applications for conversion can be submitted by detailers, command career counselors (CCCs) or anyone with prior access to Fleet-RIDE through the new Career Waypoint (C-WAY) information technology system. A NAVPERS 5239/8 (SAAR Addendum) is required to access C-WAY.

Active-duty enlisted Sailors, in conjunction with reenlistment applications submitted via the C-WAY-Reenlistment process, can voluntarily request to change ratings.

Reserve Sailors, working with their CCC, can view and apply for a rating conversion through C-WAY-Conversion.

Active-duty and Reserve officers interested in conversion can request a voluntary designator change. Requests for Reserve designator changes are considered continuously, while requests for AC designator changes are decided by a lateral transfer board twice a year.

Per MILPERSMAN 1440-010, requests for conversion into ratings that are properly manned, will only be considered on a case-by-case basis and requests for conversion to overmanned ratings will not be considered.

For more information, visit http://www.npc.navy.mil/CAREER/CAREERCOUNSELING/Pages/Conversions.aspx or http://www.npc.navy.mil/career/careercounseling/Pages/CareerWaypointSystem.aspx.

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NNS130821-07. Germantown Volunteers at Australian Hospital, departs Cairns

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew B. Church

CAIRNS, Australia (NNS) — Dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departed Cairns, Australia after a routine port visit Aug. 15 to 19.

Roughly 30 Sailors and Marines volunteered at a local hospital during the visit, playing games with patients, sharing jokes, and generally uplifting the spirits of more than 100 patients.

“Having the opportunity to volunteer our time at the hospital didn’t just lift the hearts of the patients there,” said Lt. Robert Hecox, chaplain of Germantown. “It lifted our hearts as well. We were all just very thankful to invest some of our free time volunteering here today.”

The visit followed Germantown’s completion of a two week certification exercise (CERTEX) with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in the Coral Sea, during which Navy and Marine Corps maritime capabilities were certified to maintain fleet readiness.

“Germantown’s visit represented a well earned break for the Sailors and Marines assigned to her,” said Cmdr. Jason R. Leach, commanding officer of Germantown.

After a four day visit, Germantown departed Cairns to continue combined and joint-force operations in the 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility.

“The United States’ relationship with Australia is essential to maintaining maritime dominance and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. We leave Cairns to ensure that purpose is realized, and we look forward to any future visits with our allies in Australia,” said Leach.

Germantown is currently on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, commanded by Capt. Cathal O’Connor, commodore, Amphibious Squadron 11 and reports to the Commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, Rear Adm. Jeffrey A. Harley, headquartered in White Beach, Okinawa, Japan.

For more information, visit http://www.navy.mil, http://www.facebook.com/usnavy, or http://www.twitter.com/usnavy.
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NNS130821-05. 6th Fleet Flagship Mount Whitney Departs France

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Collin Turner
USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) Public Affairs Office

THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (NNS) — U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), concluded a 4-day port visit to Theoule-sur-Mer, France, after taking part in several events honoring the 69th anniversary of the liberation of Provence, Aug. 17.

“This year is the 69th anniversary, and I was fortunate enough to be in southern France as a lieutenant to recognize the 50th anniversary many years ago,” said Capt. Craig Clapperton, Mount Whitney’s commanding officer “This has been Mount Whitney’s third consecutive year in Theoule-sur-Mer, and the city and the ship have developed a great friendship.”

During the visit, Sailors hosted ship tours and an on board reception, took part in wreath-laying ceremonies, marched in a parade, attended a reception at city hall and a participated in a military ceremony at the Rhone American Cemetery.

Sailors also participated in a parade from the pier to the center of the city and attended a formal reception at Theoule-sur-Mer’s town hall, hosted by Mayor Daniel Mansanti.

“Meeting the mayor was great,” said Information System’s Technician 1st Class Danny Suarez. “I never in my life would have imagined being in the French Riviera and having the chance to meet the mayor.”

The last event was a full military ceremony at the Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial in Draguignan. Charles Rivkin, United States Ambassador to France and Monaco and Clapperton were the guests of honor.

The event started with the presentation of colors by Mount Whitney’s color guard, followed by the playing of the U.S. and French national anthems by the U.S. 6th Fleet band.

“It was fantastic taking part in the remembrance ceremony at the Rhone Cemetery today,” said Ship’s Serviceman 3rd Class Cequita Edmond, a member of the color guard. “Being able to present our national colors during the event was truly a humbling experience.”

Mount Whitney, homeported in Gaeta, Italy, is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship and operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and civil service mariners. The civil service mariners perform navigation, deck, engineering, laundry and galley service operations, while military personnel aboard support communications, weapons systems and security.

For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, visit http://www.navy.mil/local/naveur/.
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NNS130821-04. LCS Crew 101 Returns from First Underway of the Deployment

By Chief (Sel) Mass Communication Specialist Cassandra Thompson

SINGAPORE (NNS) — USS Freedom’s (LCS 1) LCS Crew 101 completed its first underway period since the mid-deployment crew swap, Aug. 19.

The two-week workup gave crew members an opportunity to integrate and conduct operational checks in communications, weapons and damage control.

Crew 101 also conducted focused training events integrating the embarked maritime security module and aviation detachments.

“This is the first time the core crew, maritime security and aviation detachments have operated together on board the ship since January,” said Freedom’s commanding officer, Cmdr. Pat Thien. “So we focused on getting our tactics, techniques and procedures back to where they need to be for us to be effective in our new environment.”

Crew 101 and personnel from Freedom’s embarked surface warfare mission package completed visit, board, search and seizure boarding drills, quick reaction force drills, a “Killer Tomato” exercise shooting the 57mm gun during high-speed maneuvers, and an 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) launch and recovery exercise.

“We set the stage for even more advanced drills, which flex the crew, flex the ship and flex its on board systems,” said Thien. “We want to make it harder and more complex, and challenge ourselves.”

“The crew worked really hard this underway,” said Gas Turbine Systems Mechanic Markzel Ramas. “We worked some really long hours, and in the long run, it was worth it, because we got the ship afloat and kept the mission going.”

Fast, agile and mission-focused, littoral combat ships are designed to operate in near-shore environments and employ modular mission packages that can be configured for surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare or mine countermeasures. Freedom will return to its homeport at the end of the year.

For more news from Commander, Task Force 73, visit http://www.navy.mil/local/ctf73/.
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NNS130821-17. Submarine USS Albuquerque Returns from Deployment

By Petty Officer 1st Class Anthony Walker

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (NNS) — Friends and family of Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) welcomed home Albuquerque’s crew Aug. 21 following a seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific.

The deployment supported the nation’s Maritime Strategy, which includes maritime security, forward presence, sea control, and power projection.

During the deployment, Albuquerque executed missions vital to national security and participated in U.S. and multinational naval exercises. The ship visited Yokosuka, Thailand, Sasebo and Saipan while traveling more than 30,000 nautical miles during the course of its deployment.

“I’m tremendously proud of what the crew accomplished over the last seven months,” said Cmdr. Chris Cavanaugh, Albuquerque’s commanding officer. “We have demonstrated the full range of submarine capabilities and participated in several exercises with our Japanese and Thai allies. We also had several memorable port visits and special events, including the ship’s 1,000th dive and 30th birthday.”

Albuquerque was commissioned May 21, 1983. Measuring more than 360 feet long and displacing more than 6,900 tons, Albuquerque has a crew of nearly 140 Sailors. Albuquerque is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

For more news from Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, visit http://www.navy.mil/local/css11/.
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NNS130821-14. Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Courses Updated

By Susan D. Henson, Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) — Updated versions of the Petty Officer Selectee Leadership courses have been released, said the courses’ manager at the Center for Personal and Professional Development Aug. 20.

Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Handling (AW/SW) James Priest, manager of the courses, said that the changes were announced in Naval Administrative (NAVADMIN) message 207/13 and applies to Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Course (POSLC), Petty Officer Second Class Selectee Leadership Course (PO2SLC), and Petty Officer First Class Selectee (PO1SLC) Leadership Course.

“As the NAVADMIN said, we added Sexual Assault Prevention and Response and Combat/Operational Stress Control modules to the courses, per Chief of Naval Operations the Defense Department instructions, as well as the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012,” he said. “Commands must update their curricula to ensure they are teaching the correct version of these courses to newly selected E-4 to E-6 petty officers.”

The NAVADMIN references the instructions, which directed the military services to include Sexual Assault Prevention and Response training and education in all leadership training and also that the training be tailored for each leadership level. The services were additionally directed to ensure leaders serving at all levels understand Combat/Operational Stress Control Policy and management strategies.

“Commands will need to go to NKO to download the updated courses, then follow the directions in the change letters to make the required changes to integrate the new content into the printed leadership course materials they already have. Or they can download the entire revised courses with the changes already made,” Priest said.

Capt. John Newcomer, CPPD’s commanding officer, said the course revisions were a top priority for the CPPD curricula development team. “Our Training Directorate team members worked hard to deliver this revised content as soon as possible for fleet use,” he said. “SAPR and OSC are both timely issues for the Navy to address. Completing these necessary course updates supports CPPD’s goal to provide training that will equip Sailors to think critically, act responsibly and lead proactively to meet the ever changing global challenges our Navy faces every day.”

For more information about the Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD), visit https://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/cppd/, http://www.navy.mil/local/voledpao/, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Center-for-Personal-and-Professional-Development/100056459206 and on Twitter @CENPERSPROFDEV.
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NNS130821-13. USS Providence Welcomes New Commander

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/EXW) Jason J. Perry, Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) — Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Aug. 21.

Cmdr. Anthony “Tony” S. Grayson relieved Cmdr. Michael G. Quan during the ceremony.

The keynote speaker, Rear Adm. Rick Breckenridge, director, Submarine Warfare Division on the Chief of Naval Operations’ staff, praised Quan for his successful tour.

“His leadership style and command skill directly contributed and became the bedrock for Providence’s success,” said Breckenridge. “The command tour is probably one of the hardest tours, bar-none, in our Navy – but also one of the most rewarding.”

Quan was recognized for successfully leading Providence through an extended seven-month deployment to the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. The boat returned to Groton in March.

Deployments for attacks submarines typically last six months, but Providence was extended twice to continue conducting assigned missions. Quan lauded his crew of 140 enlisted Sailors and officers for their efforts at sea.

“It takes a team to successfully go to sea,” said Quan. “This crew all has one thing in common; they each raised their right hand and committed an act of selflessness to go wherever the nation asked and under any hazard.”

Under Quan’s leadership, Providence was recognized for numerous awards and achievements including the 2011 Battle Efficiency “E” for surpassing other attack submarines in overall readiness. The crew also received the 2012 Supply “S” for logistical proficiency and was the 2013 Atlantic attack submarine nominee for the Capt. Edward F. Ney Award for food service excellence.

“Cmdr. Grayson, you are receiving a great team of Sailors,” said Quan. “Each dedicated to the good of Providence and the Submarine Force.”

He enlisted in the Navy in 1985 and soon entered the Nuclear Enlisted Commissioning Program where he earned his bachelor’s in mathematics from Oregon State University in 1992. Quan received his officer commission in 1993 through Officer Candidate School in Newport, R.I. He will serve on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations in Arlington, Va.

Quan’s relief Grayson previously served as the executive assistant to Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet and Commander, U.S. Naval Central Command. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1996 with a bachelor’s in systems engineering.

When addressing the crew, Providence’s new captain was hopeful about achieving future success through teamwork.

“We are all bonded by skill, experience, mutual respect and a common cause,” said Grayson. “I know that together we will make Providence not just the best ship in the submarine fleet, but the Navy.”

Providence was commissioned July 27, 1985. It is the fifth Navy vessel to bear the name of the capital of Rhode Island.

For more news from Commander Submarine Group 2, visit http://www.navy.mil/local/Subgru2/.
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NNS130821-12. Ike Celebrates Ship’s Heritage with 5K Run

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman James Veal

NORFOLK (NNS) — The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) hosted a 5K heritage run at Naval Station Norfolk to celebrate 35 years of the ship’s history, Aug. 17.

Six Sailors assigned to Ike planned the 5K to strengthen the camaraderie between past and present IKE and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 Sailors.

Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Scott Cross, assigned to the ship’s Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance department (AIMD), served as one of the members of the planning committee and came up with the idea.

“I originally wanted to do a charitable run, ultimately for the benefit of a worthy cause,” Cross said. “I knew that as a command we were large enough and we had the resources to put that together to make a large event that a lot of people would attend.”

Because of the ship’s recent busy schedule including back-to-back deployments and ongoing preparation for an upcoming extended shipyard period, planning for the event took some time.

“This is the inaugural IKE Heritage 5K, and we knew it was going to be a lot of work to coordinate and pull off,” said Master Chief Avionics Technician Doug Dickinson, AIMD maintenance master chief and the mentor for the planning committee. “[Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Scott] Cross and the committee have been actively working this event for six months. I am already excited to start planning for the second annual IKE Heritage 5K to celebrate 36 years of Ike heritage and expect it to be even bigger.”

More than 725 past and present Sailors and guests participated in the run and about 75 Ike Sailors volunteered to contribute to the event’s success.

“It feels good to come out and show up all these young guys and finish first,” said Cmdr. Darren T. Jones, the run’s first-place finisher.

Cross said that the run was a valuable learning experience about how to set up such an event and how to ensure maximum participation, awareness and enjoyment for the crew.

“I would be surprised if we didn’t double it next year,” said Cross. “What I’d really like is for this to be something that ties any crew member that has ever served on Ike together with all the others.”

For more news from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), visit http://www.navy.mil/local/cvn69/.
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NNS130821-08. Sea and Anchor Detail Kicks off Fast Cruise

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephane Belcher, USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) — Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) began fast cruise by executing a simulated sea and anchor detail in Newport News, Va., Aug. 19.

The simulated sea and anchor detail was a crucial step in ensuring the crew is ready to return Theodore Roosevelt to the fleet after a four-year refueling and complex overhaul.

“The purpose of this evolution is for Sailors to achieve what they’ve been training to do for the past four years,” said Ensign William Boll, the ship’s boatswain. “We do this so we can get our minds set to act, not react, to not hesitate when orders are given.”

Communication and safety are key elements when working the sea and anchor detail. Boatswain’s mates must ensure safety measures are followed and communicate with the bridge and windlass while loading and unloading the 30-ton anchor. A lapse in these areas could quickly turn any sea and anchor detail into a dangerous situation.

“We go on station an hour before we do anything to make sure everything works,” said Seaman Saul Bueno, a member of the sea and anchor detail. “We really take precautions, you have to in here.”

Numerous precautions are taken during the evolution. there is a safety brief at the beginning of each event. Sailors must remove rings, watches and anything hanging from their uniforms as well as wear protective gear, such as hardhats, ear plugs and goggles. Hospital Corpsmen also stand by in case a casualty occurs.

Sea and anchor detail exercises prepare the ship’s Sailors to conduct real-world evolutions safely and efficiently as they make Theodore Roosevelt ready for operations.

For more news from USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), visit http://www.navy.mil/local/cvn71/.

NNS130821-18. Current All Hands Update

From Defense Media Activity – Navy

WASHINGTON (NNS) — All Hands Update features one-minute newscast today and one web-only newscast.

First one-minute newscast –
– Headlines for Wednesday, August 21, 2013: Explosion at Naval Weapons Station Earle-New Jersey Injures Eight; Installations Assessed on Anti-Terrorism Operations

http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18770

Second one-minute newscast –
– Naval Air Station Sigonella Sailors Train on Crew-Served Weapons

http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?t=6

Defense Media Activity – Navy usually produces one one-minute All Hands Update (AHU) newscast 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 http://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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NNS020718-34. This Day in Naval History – Aug. 21

From the Navy News Service

1800 – U.S. Marine Corps Band gives its first concert in Washington, D.C.
1883 – Installation of the first electric lighting on a U.S. Navy Ship completed on USS Trenton.
1920 – Radio station built by U.S. Navy and French government transmits first wireless message heard around the world. At the time it was the most powerful radio station in the world.
1951 – First contract for nuclear-powered submarine awarded.
1965 – Launch of Gemini 5, piloted by Navy Lt. Cmdr. Charles Conrad Jr., who completed 120 orbits in almost eight days at an altitude of 349.8 km. Recovery was by helicopter from USS Lake Champlain (CVS 39).
1980 – USS Truxtun (CGN 35) rescues 42 Vietnamese refugees and USS Merrill (DD 976) rescues 62 Vietnamese refugees, over 200 miles southeast of Saigon.

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For the latest in Navy news from around the fleet, visit http://www.navy.mil.

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Current All Hands Update

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From Defense Media Activity – Navy

WASHINGTON (NNS) — All Hands Update features one-minute newscast today and one web-only newscast.

First one-minute newscast –
– Headlines for Wednesday, August 21, 2013: Explosion at Naval Weapons Station Earle-New Jersey Injures Eight; Installations Assessed on Anti-Terrorism Operations

http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18770

Second one-minute newscast –
– Naval Air Station Sigonella Sailors Train on Crew-Served Weapons

http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?t=6

Defense Media Activity – Navy usually produces one one-minute All Hands Update (AHU) newscast 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 http://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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